Kenwood KDC-X496 Pandora internet radio control, Listening to the Pandora internet radio

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Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device

Pandora® internet radio control

Listening to the Pandora® internet radio

You can listen to the Pandora® internet radio on this unit by controlling the application installed in the iPhone or Bluetooth device.

1Connect your iPhone/Bluetooth device to this unit

Use the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) to connect the iPhone to this unit.

If no iPhone is connected, connect a Bluetooth device using A2DP. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD only)

Make sure that the home screen is displayed on the iPhone.

Make sure that the Pandora internet radio application has started on the Bluetooth device.

2Select the Pandora source

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Press the [  ] button.

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Press the [SRC] button.

Select the “Pandora”/ “   ” display.

On the iPhone, the Pandora internet radio application starts automatically.

If your iPhone is connected using a KCA-iP102, you cannot listen to the Pandora Internet radio via a Bluetooth device.

For how to register the Bluetooth device, refer to <Registering a Bluetooth device> (page 38).

If the version of the OS of the connected iPhone is earlier than 4.0, start the Pandora internet radio application before selecting the Pandora source.

Basic operations

Pause and Play

Press the [   ] button to interrupt or resume playback.

Thumbs up

Press and hold the [PRESET] button.

” is displayed.

Thumbs down

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Press and hold the [  ] button.

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Press and hold the [S.MODE] button.

” is displayed.

The current song is skipped

Song skip

Push the Control knob rightward.

If the skip count limit specified by Pandora is exceeded, “No skips remaining” is displayed.

Station search

You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list.

1Select the Pandora source

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Press the [  ] button.

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Press the [SRC] button.

Select the “Pandora”/ “   ” display.

2Enter the Station List mode

Press the [  ] button. “Station List” is displayed.

3Select a sort type

Turn the Control knob to select “A-Z” (stations are displayed in alphabetical order) or “By Date” (stations are displayed in date order), and then press the Control knob.

A station list is displayed.

4Select a desired station

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

The ¡ indicator is displayed for the station you are listening to.

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Bookmark registration

You can register the current song information or artist information in Bookmark.

1Select the Pandora source

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Press the [  ] button.

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Press the [SRC] button.

Select the “Pandora”/ “   ” display.

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

3Select the Bookmarks item

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

4Select an information type

Turn the Control knob to select “Bookmark Song” (to register song information) or “Bookmark Artist” (to register artist information), and then press the Control knob. “Adding bookmark” is displayed. The information about the song you are listening to now is added to the bookmark.

This unit allows you to bookmark songs and/or artists in your personalized Pandora® account. The bookmarks will not be available for review on the unit but will be available in your Pandora® account.

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Contents How to read this manual Function setting procedureAbout the notation Contents Example Adjusting the contrast of the displayContents Before use Mode button Disp button Button Component namesButton IPod buttonAudio adjustments Audio preset memoryAudio preset recall Audio controlIPod control operation Music searchAlphabet search Related searchSkip search Skip search ratio settingPlayback mode Pandora internet radio control Listening to the Pandora internet radioBasic operations Station searchPandora source control Search and new station registrationDeletion of station Music disc/Audio file CD or USB operation Direct music searchAudio file CD sourceTuner setting Direct access tuningCanceling Direct access tuning mode Tuner operationProgram Type presetting PTY Program TypeHD Radio tuner setting Select the Setting modeSelect a setting and determine HD Radio tuner controlTuning method Display Canceling Direct Access TuningFrequency Channel Example of frequency inputSelecting a text display Display settingsSelecting a display type Information display setting Display & Illumination settingAdjusting the RGB values Illumination color selectionAdjusting the clock Adjusting the dateClock & 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 Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth deviceSimple Bluetooth device registration Registering a Bluetooth device by operating itRegistering a special Bluetooth device Simple Bluetooth device selectionSelecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect Simple Bluetooth device deletionDeleting a registered Bluetooth device Bluetooth device registration testYou 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 Speed dialing Preset dial Registering in the preset dial number listDuring a call Call waitingDisplay of phone number types categories Then press the Control knobWord PhoneBluetooth audio device operation Selecting a Bluetooth audio sourceSelect the Play function mode Music searchBluetooth setup Registering the PIN codeDownloading the phone book Displaying the firmware versionSelect a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it Bluetooth detail settingSelect the Detailed Settings item SMS Short Message Service SMS reply settingReturn message setting Displaying the SMSExit the Function setting mode Press and hold the button Creating an original messageYou can create an original return message Press the Disp buttonCategory and channel search Channel preset memoryBefore use Preset tuning Seek mode settingCanceling Preset tuning Channel scanParental Lock setting Clearing the Parental Lock settingSelect the Lock channel edit item Set Parental LockSetting Parental Lock for Mature content Parental Lock pass code settingContent alert Registering contentContent alert setting Editing a Content alert itemDelete a Content alert item Instant ReplaySiriusXM tuner setting Channel skip settingClearing the channel skip setting Remote control Optional accessory setup Registering a remote control IDDelete the remote control ID Knob.  Initial Settings Remote Settings Remote ID SetBasic operation of remote control Appendix Troubleshooting guide GeneralTuner source Disc sourceMessages shown below indicates your system condition SiriusXM Advisory MessagesSpecifications Location Top plate Contains Transmitter ModuleFCC ID RKXFC6000S Contains Transmitter Module IC 5119A-FC6000SThis HD Radio receiver enables

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