Kenwood KMR-550U, KDC-X896 SMS Short Message Service, Displaying the SMS, Downloading the SMS

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Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD

SMS (Short Message Service)

Contents

Displaying the SMS

You can view the SMS received by the cell-phone on the display of this unit.

A newly received message is displayed.

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To prevent car accidents, the driver should not read the SMS while driving.

When a new message arrives

“SMS Received” is displayed.

The display disappears with any operation.

Displaying the SMS

1Enter the Bluetooth mode

Press the [   ] button.

“BT MODE” is displayed.

2Select the SMS inbox display mode

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

3Select a message Turn the Control knob.

Pressing the [DISP] button each time switches between the display of the telephone number or name and the display of the message reception date.

4Display the text

Press the Control knob.

Turn the Control knob to scroll through the message.

Press the Control knob to return to the message list screen.

5Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button.

The unopened message is displayed at the beginning of the list. Other messages are displayed in the order of reception.

The SMS that is received when the cell-phone is not linked with Bluetooth cannot be displayed. You need to download it.

The received short message(s) cannot be displayed during downloading a new SMS.

Downloading the SMS

Download the short message (SMS) received by the cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit.

1Enter the Bluetooth mode

Press the [   ] button.

“BT MODE” is displayed.

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

3Select the SMS download item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “SMS” > “SMS Download”

4Start downloading Press the Control knob. “Downloading” is displayed.

When the downloading is completed, “Completed” is displayed.

5Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button.

The cell-phone must be able to transmit the SMS using Bluetooth. Setting on the cell-phone may be required. If the cell-phone does not support an SMS function, the SMS download item is not displayed in the Function control mode.

When the SMS is downloaded from the cell-phone, the unopened messages in the cell-phone are opened.

Up to 149 already read and unread short messages can be downloaded respectively.

“SMS” does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected.

SMS reply setting

You can select a method to reply to the received SMS.

1Enter the Bluetooth mode

Press the [   ] button.

“BT MODE” is displayed.

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

3Select the SMS Reply item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “SMS” > “SMS Reply”

4Select a desired Reply setting

Reply setting

Display

Operation

Auto

“Auto”

Replies to the received SMS

 

 

automatically.

Manual

“Manual”

Sets whether to reply to the received

 

 

SMS.

OFF

“OFF”

Does not reply to the received SMS.

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

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

Set the reply message according to <Return message setting> (page 57).

When “Auto” is selected, a reply is made only to the SMS from the phone whose phone number has been registered in the phone book. If an SMS is received from the phone whose phone number has not been registered in the phone book, you can reply to it in the same manner as you selected “Manual”.

When an SMS is received with “Manual” selected, “SMS Reply” is displayed. Selecting “Yes” sends the reply. Selecting “No” cancels the reply.

Selecting “Yes” allows you to select a message (language).

If sending of a reply message fails, “Send Error” is displayed. While “SMS Resend” is still displayed on the display, selecting “Yes” resends the reply. Selecting “No” cancels the reply.

“SMS” does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected.

Return message setting

You can select a return message (language).

1Enter the Bluetooth mode

Press the [   ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed.

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

3Select the SMS Message select item

Select the following items using the Control

knob. 

“Settings” > “SMS” > “SMS Message”

4Select a desired message (language) Turn the Control knob to select a message (language), and then press the Control knob.

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

If you select “User” from the message, the previously created original message will be sent. Refer to <Creating an original message> (page 58).

“SMS” does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected.

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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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