Kenwood How to Change Time on Radio Models KDC-BT852HD and KDC-X896

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General operation

Adjusting the clock

1Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.

2Select the Clock Adjust item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “Clock Adjust”

3Set the hour

Turn the Control knob to adjust the hour, and then press the Control knob.

4Set the minute

Turn the Control knob to adjust the minute, and then press the Control knob.

5Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [  ] button.

For adjustment during summer time, refer to “Summer Time” in <Clock & date display type setting> (page 33).

Adjusting the date

1Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.

2Select the Date Adjust item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “Date Adjust”

3Set the year

Turn the Control knob to adjust the year, and then press the Control knob.

4Set the month

Turn the Control knob to adjust the month, and then press the Control knob.

5Set the day

Turn the Control knob to adjust the day, and then press the Control knob.

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

Dual clock display

You can set the time for two different cities.

1Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.

2Select the City Select item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “City Select”

3Select the clock display part

Push the Control knob upward or downward.

4Select home and sub cities Turn the Control knob.

5Determine the home and sub cities Press the Control knob.

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

For adjustment of home time, refer to <Adjusting the clock> (page 32).

The time of the sub city is automatically derived from the home time.

When the summer time system is are different between home and sub cities, adjustment can be done by referring to the description of “Sub Clock Adjust” in <Clock & date display type setting> (page 33).

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Clock & date display type setting

You can set the display type of the clock and calendar.

1Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.

2Select the Clock & Date setting item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “Clock&Date”

3Select the desired Clock & Date setting item Turn the Control knob to select Clock & Date display setting item, and then press the Control knob.

Display

Description

 

 

“Clock&Date”

 

 

 

 

“Time Synchronized”

Synchronizes this unit’s clock with the radio

 

 

data system station’s time data.

 

 

“ON” / “OFF

 

 

 

“Summer Time”

Advances the clock one hour when set to ON.

 

 

“ON” / “OFF

 

 

 

“Sub Clock Adjust”

Adjusts the time difference caused by summer

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

“-1h” /0h” / “+1h”

 

 

 

“Date Mode”

Sets the date display mode.

 

 

7 types

 

 

 

 

(

 

: Factory setting)

4Select a setting and determine it

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

The previous item is displayed.

5Exit 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 searchSkip search Skip search ratio settingPlayback mode Listening to the Pandora internet radio Pandora internet radio controlBasic operations Station searchPandora source control Search and new station registrationDeletion of station 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 text display Display settingsSelecting a display type Display & Illumination setting Information display settingAdjusting the RGB values Illumination color selectionAdjusting the date Adjusting the clockClock & date display type setting General operationMuting 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 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 itemCalling a number in the call log Operation for hands-free phoningDialing a number 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 a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it Bluetooth detail settingSelect the Detailed Settings item 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 buttonCategory and channel search Channel preset memoryBefore use 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 ReplaySiriusXM tuner setting Channel skip settingClearing the channel skip 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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