Kenwood KDC-452U, KDC-X896 instruction manual How to read this manual, Function setting procedure

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KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496

How to read this manual

Function setting procedure

For the procedure for selecting a setting item in the Function setting mode, see the following example:

Example: Adjusting the contrast of the display

1Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. “Function” is displayed.

2Select the Contrast function item

About the notation “Contents ”

Clicking “Contents” shown at the upper left of each page allows you to jump to the contents page.

KDC-452U KMR-550U

Play Mode

Settings

Initial Settings

Clock&Date

DISP&ILLUMI

Tuner Settings

Display Dimmer

Contrast

DISP NEGA/POSI

CD-RECEIVER

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Turn the Control knob to select “Settings”, and then press the Control knob.

Next, turn the Control knob to select “DISP&ILLUMI”, and then press the Control knob.

Finally, turn the Control knob to select “Contrast”, and then press the Control knob.

In this manual, the above operational procedure is described as follows:

2Select the Contrast function item Select the following items using the Control knob.  Refer

“Settings” > “DISP&ILLUMI” > “Contrast”

Press the [  ] button to return to the previous item.

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•Clicking Refer near the description of an operational procedure displays this page, allowing you to confirm how to use the Control knob.

3Set the Contrast function

Turn the Control knob to select a value (1 - 30), and then press the Control knob.

The previous item is displayed.

4Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [  ] button.

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Contents Function setting procedure How to read this manualAbout the notation Contents Example Adjusting the contrast of the displayContents Before use Component names Mode button Disp button ButtonButton IPod buttonAudio preset memory Audio adjustmentsAudio preset recall Audio controlMusic search IPod control operationAlphabet search Related searchPlayback mode Skip search ratio settingSkip search Listening to the Pandora internet radio Pandora internet radio controlBasic operations Station searchDeletion of station Search and new station registrationPandora source control Direct music search Music disc/Audio file CD or USB operationAudio file CD sourceDirect access tuning Tuner settingCanceling Direct access tuning mode Tuner operationPTY Program Type Program Type presettingSelect the Setting mode HD Radio tuner settingSelect a setting and determine HD Radio tuner controlCanceling Direct Access Tuning Tuning method DisplayFrequency Channel Example of frequency inputSelecting a display type Display settingsSelecting a text display Display & Illumination setting Information display settingAdjusting the RGB values Illumination color selectionAdjusting the date Adjusting the clockClock & date display type setting General operationInitial settings Auxiliary input display settingMuting the audio upon reception of a phone call You can turn on/off the demonstration mode Demonstration mode settingSelect the Demonstration mode item About registration of a Bluetooth device Registering a Bluetooth deviceSimple Bluetooth device registration Registering a Bluetooth device by operating itSimple Bluetooth device selection Registering a special Bluetooth deviceSelecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect Simple Bluetooth device deletionBluetooth device registration test Deleting a registered Bluetooth deviceYou can delete a registered Bluetooth device Select a Bluetooth device deletion itemDialing a number Operation for hands-free phoningCalling a number in the call log Registering in the preset dial number list Speed dialing Preset dialDuring a call Call waitingThen press the Control knob Display of phone number types categoriesWord PhoneSelecting a Bluetooth audio source Bluetooth audio device operationSelect the Play function mode Music searchRegistering the PIN code Bluetooth setupDownloading the phone book Displaying the firmware versionSelect the Detailed Settings item Bluetooth detail settingSelect a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it SMS reply setting SMS Short Message ServiceReturn message setting Displaying the SMSCreating an original message Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the buttonYou can create an original return message Press the Disp buttonBefore use Channel preset memoryCategory and channel search Seek mode setting Preset tuningCanceling Preset tuning Channel scanClearing the Parental Lock setting Parental Lock settingSelect the Lock channel edit item Set Parental LockParental Lock pass code setting Setting Parental Lock for Mature contentContent alert Registering contentEditing a Content alert item Content alert settingDelete a Content alert item Instant ReplayClearing the channel skip setting Channel skip settingSiriusXM tuner setting Registering a remote control ID Remote control Optional accessory setupDelete the remote control ID Knob.  Initial Settings Remote Settings Remote ID SetBasic operation of remote control Appendix General Troubleshooting guideTuner source Disc sourceSiriusXM Advisory Messages Messages shown below indicates your system conditionSpecifications Contains Transmitter Module Location Top plateFCC ID RKXFC6000S Contains Transmitter Module IC 5119A-FC6000SThis HD Radio receiver enables

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