Kenwood KDC-BT73DAB appendix Before use, Safety precaution, Important information

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1. Before use

1-1. Safety precaution

# WARNING

To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following precautions:

•Stop the car before operating the unit.

•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

! CAUTION

•Adjust the volume so that you can hear the sound outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.

•Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

•If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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1-2. Important information

Before using the this unit for the first time

This unit is factory-set to operate in the Demonstration mode initially.

When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Cancel the Demonstration mode> (page 13).

Cleaning the connector

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Condensation

When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

How to reset your unit

If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

Notes

•When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in your area.

•Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.

•Characters that conform to ISO 8859-5 or ISO 8859-1 can be displayed. Refer to “Russian” of <12-7. Initial settings> (page 61).

•The illustrations of the display and panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more

clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the images on the display may be inapplicable.

•USB rating is indicated on the main unit under the detachable faceplate.

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Contents Contents Important information Safety precautionBefore use Regulatory Compliance Specifications AppendixTrademarks Component names How to select the itemBasic operations PreparationsGeneral operations Audio preset recall Audio adjustments KDC-5057SDAudio preset Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold 1/6Car type selection DSP settings KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53UManual equalizer control Listening position setting Speaker settingX’Over setting Delay time controlSelect a speaker using Control knob Channel level fine adjustmentsResetting of DTA Settings Select YES using Control knobYou can register the values set the DSP control items DSP presetDSP preset recall Set the DSP control itemsPlaying music Listen to the iPodModels of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit Music searchDirect search Skip search ratio settingPlayback mode Skip searchSelect APP & iPod Mode using Control knob App & iPod mode settingPress SRC and select an iPod iPod source using Control knob Operation performed when APP & iPod Mode is set to onListening to the Aha Radio Aha Radio KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53URequirements Aha Basic operationsSelect Initial Settings aha Source using Control knob Calling a number in the contentCanceling the call Select a aha source control method using Control knobListen to the CD/ Audio file About the Audio file About the USB deviceAbout the discs used with this unit About SD cardAbout Kenwood Music Editor Light and Kenwood Music Control Handling discsListen to the tuner Station preset memoryRecall preset station Listening to the radioPTY Program Type Tuner settingExiting from the PTY mode Service list select Service preset memoryRecall preset service Listen to the Digital Radio KDC-BT73DABSelect a character using Control knob Alphabet Search for serviceAnnouncement setup Select a Program Type using Control knobExiting from the Replay mode Digital Radio settingDigital Radio initial settings ReplayAdjusting the Illumination color Display settingsInformation display setting Selecting a display typeSelecting a text display Display & Illumination setting Disp NEGA/POSIAdjusting the date General settingsAdjusting the clock Clock & date display type settingWhen the call ends Demonstration mode settingInitial settings Muting the audio upon reception of a phone callRegistering a Bluetooth device Registering a Bluetooth KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53UAbout the Bluetooth module Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connectBluetooth device registration test Display DescriptionCalling a number in the phone book Hands-free phoning KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53UReceiving a call Dialing a numberClearing the disconnection message Registering in the preset dial number listDuring a call Press and hold Ú Voice ControlDisplay of phone number types categories Start speakingPress SRC to select a Bluetooth audio BT Audio source Bluetooth audio KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53USelecting a Bluetooth audio source Before useDownloading the phone book Bluetooth settings KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53URegistering the PIN code Deleting the phone bookSelect Settings Detailed Settings using Control knob Switching between two connected cell-phonesBluetooth detail setting Displaying the firmware versionOperation/wiring error Troubleshooting guideSetting error Error messagesAha Messages