Kenwood KDC-452U, KDC-X896 Tuner operation, Auto memory, Tuner setting, Direct access tuning

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Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U

Tuner operation

For the basic operations to listen to the radio, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Auto memory

You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception automatically.

1Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “TUNER” display.

2Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.

3Select the Auto memory function item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “Auto Memory”

4Start storing stations in the Auto memory mode

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

When 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations that can be received are stored in the memory, the process in this mode is completed.

Tuner setting

You can set up the tuner.

1Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “TUNER” display.

2Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.

3Select the Settings item

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

4Select a desired Tuner setting item

Turn the Control knob to select Tuner setting item, and then press the Control knob.

Display

Description

 

 

“Settings”

 

 

 

 

“Seek Mode”

Sets the tuning mode.

 

 

 

 

Auto1: Automatic search for a station.

 

 

Auto2: Search in order of the stations in the

 

 

preset memory.

 

 

 

 

Manual: Normal manual tuning.

 

“MONO”

You can reduce the noise when stereo

 

 

broadcasts are received as monaural.

 

 

“ON” / “OFF

 

 

 

“TI”

Switches to the traffic information

 

 

automatically when the traffic bulletin starts.

 

 

“ON” / “OFF

 

 

 

 

(

 

: Factory setting)

5Select a setting and determine it

Turn the Control knob to select a desired tuner setting, and then press the Control knob.

The previous item is displayed.

6Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [  ] button.

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Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/

KDC-452U with remote control

Direct access tuning

You can search for a station directly by entering frequency.

1Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

“– – – –” is displayed.

2Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

Example:

Desired frequency

Press the following buttons

92.1 MHz (FM)

[9], [2], [1]

810 kHz (AM)

[8], [1], [0]

3Search for the frequency

Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote control.

Canceling Direct access tuning mode

Press the [  ] button on the remote control.

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Contents Example Adjusting the contrast of the display How to read this manualFunction setting procedure About the notation ContentsContents Before use IPod button Mode button Disp button ButtonComponent names ButtonAudio control Audio adjustmentsAudio preset memory Audio preset recallRelated search IPod control operationMusic search Alphabet searchSkip search Skip search ratio settingPlayback mode Station search Pandora internet radio controlListening to the Pandora internet radio Basic operationsPandora source control Search and new station registrationDeletion of station CD source Music disc/Audio file CD or USB operationDirect music search Audio fileTuner operation Tuner settingDirect access tuning Canceling Direct access tuning modePTY Program Type Program Type presettingHD Radio tuner control HD Radio tuner settingSelect the Setting mode Select a setting and determineExample of frequency input Tuning method DisplayCanceling Direct Access Tuning Frequency ChannelSelecting a text display Display settingsSelecting a display type Illumination color selection Information display settingDisplay & Illumination setting Adjusting the RGB valuesGeneral operation Adjusting the clockAdjusting the date Clock & date display type settingMuting the audio upon reception of a phone call Auxiliary input display settingInitial settings Select the Demonstration mode item Demonstration mode settingYou can turn on/off the demonstration mode Registering a Bluetooth device by operating it Registering a Bluetooth deviceAbout registration of a Bluetooth device Simple Bluetooth device registrationSimple Bluetooth device deletion Registering a special Bluetooth deviceSimple Bluetooth device selection Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connectSelect a Bluetooth device deletion item Deleting a registered Bluetooth deviceBluetooth device registration test You can delete a registered Bluetooth deviceCalling a number in the call log Operation for hands-free phoningDialing a number Call waiting Speed dialing Preset dialRegistering in the preset dial number list During a callPhone Display of phone number types categoriesThen press the Control knob WordMusic search Bluetooth audio device operationSelecting a Bluetooth audio source Select the Play function modeDisplaying the firmware version Bluetooth setupRegistering the PIN code Downloading the phone bookSelect a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it Bluetooth detail settingSelect the Detailed Settings item Displaying the SMS SMS Short Message ServiceSMS reply setting Return message settingPress the Disp button Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the buttonCreating an original message You can create an original return messageCategory and channel search Channel preset memoryBefore use Channel scan Preset tuningSeek mode setting Canceling Preset tuningSet Parental Lock Parental Lock settingClearing the Parental Lock setting Select the Lock channel edit itemRegistering content Setting Parental Lock for Mature contentParental Lock pass code setting Content alertInstant Replay Content alert settingEditing a Content alert item Delete a Content alert itemSiriusXM tuner setting Channel skip settingClearing the channel skip setting Knob.  Initial Settings Remote Settings Remote ID Set Remote control Optional accessory setupRegistering a remote control ID Delete the remote control IDBasic operation of remote control Appendix Disc source Troubleshooting guideGeneral Tuner sourceSiriusXM Advisory Messages Messages shown below indicates your system conditionSpecifications Contains Transmitter Module IC 5119A-FC6000S Location Top plateContains Transmitter Module FCC ID RKXFC6000SThis HD Radio receiver enables

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