Kenwood KMR-550U, KDC-X896, KDC-452U, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X496 instruction manual Appendix

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Appendix

About the Audio file

 

CA-U1EX (option) is recommended.

•

Playable Audio files

•

Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable

 

AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

 

other than the USB compatible cable is used.

•

Playable disc media

 

Connecting a cable whose total length is longer

 

CD-R/RW/ROM

 

 

 

than 4 m can result in abnormal playback.

• Playable disc file formats

 

 

 

 

ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

Models of iPods/iPhones that can be

•

Playable USB devices

connected to this unit

 

 

USB mass storage class

 

• Playable USB device file systems

Made for

 

• iPod nano (6th generation)

• iPod nano (5th generation)

 

FAT16, FAT32

 

 

Even if the audio files comply with the standards

• iPod nano (4th generation)

• iPod nano (3rd generation)

• iPod nano (2nd generation)

• iPod nano (1st generation)

listed above, playback may be impossible depending

• iPod with video

• iPod classic

on the type or condition of the medium or device.

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPod touch (3rd generation)

• Playback order of the Audio files

• iPod touch (2nd generation)

• iPod touch (1st generation)

 

In the example of folder/file tree shown below, files

 

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

 

are played in the order of number from ① to ⑩.

 

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

 

 

CD (1)

^:Folder

 

 

• iPhone

 

 

 

 

¡!

 

 

¡ :Audio file

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For information on the compatibility with iPod/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3

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iPhone software, visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ipod/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¡#

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Types of available control vary depending

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 ¡$

 

on the type of connected iPod. Visit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

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www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/ for further details.

 

 

 

 

• The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¡P

 

the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection cable (optional accessory).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the online manual describing audio files, visit

 

•

Refer to the web site for connectable iPods and iPod

www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. In this online

 

connection cables.

 

manual, detailed information and notes which are not

 

www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/

provided in this manual are provided. Make sure to

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read through the online manual as well.

 

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If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music

 

 

 

that was playing on the iPod is played first.

• In this manual, the term “USB device” indicates a flash

 

 

In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a

 

memory or digital audio player which has a USB terminal.

 

folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct title, etc.

 

About the USB device

•

You cannot operate the iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” is

 

displayed on the iPod.

 

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When the USB device is connected to this unit, it is

 

 

 

 

 

 

charged when this unit is powered.

 

 

 

•

Install the USB device in the place where it will not

 

 

 

 

prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.

 

 

 

•

You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or

 

 

 

 

multi card reader.

 

 

 

•

Save backups of the audio files used with this unit.

 

 

 

 

The files can be

erased depending on the operating

 

 

 

condition of the USB device.

We shall not be liable for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data.

•No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.

•When connecting the USB device, use of the

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About “KENWOOD Music Editor”

•This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” or later.

•When you use the audio file with database information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1”, you can search for a file by title, album or artist name using the function mentioned in <Music search> (page 18).

•In the Instruction manual, the term “Music Editor media” indicates the device that contains audio files with database information added with KENWOOD Music Editor.

•“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” is available from the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

•For further information on “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1”, refer to the site above or the application help.

Requirements Pandora® internet radio

Requirements for listening to the Pandora® internet radio are as follows:

iPhone or iPod touch

•Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under iOS3 or later.

•Search for “Pandora” in the Apple iTunes App Store

to find and install the most current version of the Pandora® application on your device.

•iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this unit with a KCA-iP102.

Android™

•Visit the Andoid marketplace and search for Pandora to install.

•Bluetooth must be built in and the following

profiles must be supported.

-SPP (Serial Port Profile)

-A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

BlackBerry®

•Visit www.pandora.com from the built in browser to download the Pandora application.

•Bluetooth must be built in and the following

profiles must be supported.

-SPP (Serial Port Profile)

-A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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•In the application on your device, log in and create an account with Pandora.

(If you are not already a registered user, an account can also be created at www.pandora.com.)

•Internet connection by 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.

•Pandora® is available only in the U.S.

•Because Pandora® is a third-party service, the specifications

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are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

•Some functions of Pandora® cannot be operated from this unit.

•For issues using the application, please contact Pandora® at pandora-support@pandora.com

About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional accessory)

This unit supports SXM Ready Vehicle Connect Tuners. Refer to the instruction manual for the SiriusXM tuner.

Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD

About the Bluetooth module

This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications:

Version

Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified

Profile

HFP (Hands Free Profile)

 

HSP (Headset Profile)

 

SPP (Serial Port Profile)

 

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

 

AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

 

PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)

 

OPP (Object Push Profile)

For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, access the following URL:

http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/

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•The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for conformity with the Bluetooth Standard following the procedure prescribed by Bluetooth

SIG. However, it may be impossible for such units to communicate with your cell-phone depending on its type.

•HFP is a profile used to make a hands-free call.

•OPP is a profile used to transfer data such as a phone book between units.

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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 ratio setting Playback modeSkip search Station search Pandora internet radio controlListening to the Pandora internet radio Basic operationsSearch and new station registration Deletion of stationPandora source control 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 ChannelDisplay settings Selecting a display typeSelecting a text display Illumination color selection Information display settingDisplay & Illumination setting Adjusting the RGB valuesGeneral operation Adjusting the clockAdjusting the date Clock & date display type settingAuxiliary input display setting Initial settingsMuting the audio upon reception of a phone call Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration modeSelect the Demonstration mode item 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 deviceOperation for hands-free phoning Dialing a numberCalling a number in the call log 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 bookBluetooth detail setting Select the Detailed Settings itemSelect a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it 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 messageChannel preset memory Before useCategory and channel search 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 itemChannel skip setting Clearing the channel skip settingSiriusXM tuner 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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