Kenwood KDC-U7056DAB appendix Requirements Aha, Listening to the Aha Radio, Basic operations

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7. Aha Radio

7-1. Requirements Aha™

Requirements for listening to the Aha™ are as follows:

iPhone or iPod touch

•Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running iOS4 or later.

•Search for “aha” in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version of the Aha™ application on your device.

•iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this unit with a KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).

Android™

•Use Android OS 2.2 or later.

•Download the Aha™ application to your smartphone from the Google Play.

•Bluetooth must be built in and the following profiles must be supported.

-- SPP (Serial Port Profile)

-- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Notes

•In the application on your device, log in and create a free account with Aha.

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

•Because Aha™ is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

•Some Aha™ functionality cannot be operated from this unit.

7-2. Listening to the Aha Radio

Android

•You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. See <13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device> (page 62).

•Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch.

1Connect the Android smartphone via Bluetooth.

2Open the Aha Radio application on your device.

3Press [SRC] to select an Aha Radio (“aha”) source.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 10).

iPhone or iPod touch

1Open the Aha Radio application on your device.

2Connect the iPod to the USB terminal using the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).

[1]Front USB terminal

[2]Rear USB terminal

3Press [SRC] to select an Aha Radio (“aha(FRONT)” or “aha(REAR)”) source. Refer to <Source selection> (page 10).

7-3. Basic operations

Pause and play a content

Press and hold [1/6].

Selecting a content

Press [E] or [F] button.

Forward 30 seconds a content Press and hold [F].

Backward 15 seconds a content Press and hold [E].

“Likes” current content Press [R] button.

To unvote, press the button again.

“Dislikes” current content Press [S] button.

To unvote, press the button again.

Notes

•You can not perform the above operations depending on the selected station.

7-4. Station search

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

1Press [1/6].

“Station List” appears and enter the Station List mode.

2Select a station using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How to select the item> (page 9).

3Select a content using [Control] knob.

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Contents Contents Regulatory Compliance Safety precautionBefore use Important informationTrademarks AppendixPreparations How to select the itemBasic operations Component namesAuxiliary input PowerVolume USB terminalManual equalizer control DSP settingsExiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold 1/6 Audio controlSetting value Speaker settingX’Over setting Select a speaker type using Control knobSelect a speaker using Control knob Speaker Display Range Listening position settingDelay time control Channel level fine adjustmentsSelect YES using Control knob Resetting of DTA SettingsDSP preset DSP preset recallMusic search Listen to the iPodModels of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit Playing musicSkip search Skip search ratio settingPlayback mode Direct searchOperation performed when APP & iPod Mode is set to on App & iPod mode settingPress SRC and select an iPod iPod source using Control knob Select APP & iPod Mode using Control knobBasic operation Pandora KDC-U7056DAB/ KDC-U7056BTRequirements Pandora Listening to the PandoraDeletion of station PandoraBookmark registration New station registrationBasic operations Aha RadioRequirements Aha Listening to the Aha RadioSelect a aha source control method using Control knob Calling a number in the contentCanceling the call Select Initial Settings aha Source using Control knobListen to the CD/ Audio file About the Audio file Direct music searchHandling discs About the USB deviceAbout Kenwood Music Editor Light and Kenwood Music Control About the discs used with this unitListening to the radio Station preset memoryRecall preset station Listen to the tunerExiting Direct access tuning mode Tuner settingDirect access tuning Select Settings using Control knobPTY Program Type Frequency step settingSelect Settings PTY Search using Control knob Exiting from the PTY modeListen to the Digital Radio KDC-U7056DAB Service preset memoryRecall preset service Service list selectListen to the Digital Radio Alphabet Search for serviceAnnouncement setup Exiting from the Alphabet search mode Press and hold 1/6Replay Digital Radio settingDigital Radio initial settings Exiting from the Replay modeSelecting a display type Display settingsInformation display setting Adjusting the Illumination colorSelecting a text display Display & Illumination setting Auxiliary input display setting General settingsAdjusting the date Clock & date display type settingInitial settings Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect Registering a BluetoothAbout the Bluetooth module Registering a Bluetooth deviceDisplay Description Bluetooth device registration testDialing a number Hands-free phoningReceiving a call Calling a number in the phone bookRegistering in the preset dial number list During a callClearing the disconnection message Start speaking Voice ControlDisplay of phone number types categories Press and hold ÚBefore use Bluetooth audioSelecting a Bluetooth audio source Press SRC to select a Bluetooth audio BT Audio sourceDeleting the phone book Bluetooth settingsRegistering the PIN code Downloading the phone bookDisplaying the firmware version Switching between two connected cell-phonesBluetooth detail setting Select Settings Detailed Settings using Control knobBasic operation of remote control Before using remote controlBasic opreation Error messages Troubleshooting guideSetting error Operation/wiring errorAha Messages

KDC-U7056DAB specifications

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Another significant aspect of the KDC-U7056DAB is its user-friendly interface, which includes a high-contrast LCD display. The display features adjustable brightness settings, making it easy to read in various lighting conditions. The multi-line text display provides essential information such as track titles, radio station names, and more, ensuring that users can navigate their media with ease.

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