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13. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)

13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device

You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit.
1 Start registering a unit by operating the
Bluetooth device.
Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit
for connection.
The name of this unit (“KDC-####”) is displayed on
the Bluetooth device.
“Paring Press the volume knob” appears.
2 Press [Control] knob.
Pairing starts. When pairing is completed, “Pairing
Success” appears.
Some Bluetooth device requests you to enter a PIN
code. The PIN code is set to “0000” as default.
Bluetooth module that can be used with this unit
•For details on the Bluetooth cell phone with the hands-free
function, see <13-1. About the Bluetooth module> (page
62).
Registration of IPod touch or iPhone
•This unit is compatible with an Apple Auto Pairing function.
Connecting the iPod touch or iPhone to this unit with a
Dock Connector to USB cable will automatically register it as
a Bluetooth device. If you do not register it, select “OFF” for
“Auto Pairing” according to <16-6. Bluetooth detail setting>
(page 77).
When registration is impossible
•If there are 5 Bluetooth devices registered, you cannot
register a new Bluetooth device.
•When any error code is displayed while the pairing is in
progress, refer to <17-3. Error messages> (page 79).
When SMS is received
•When the connected Bluetooth device receives SMS, “SMS
Received” appears on this unit.

13-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device

you wish to connect

When two or more Bluetooth devices have already
been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth
device you wish to use.
1 Press [Ú].
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.
2 Select “Settings” > “Pairing” > “Phone
Selection” (to select the cell phone) or “Audio
Selection” (to select the audio player) using
[Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
“(name)” appears.
3 Select a Bluetooth device using [Control]
knob.
*(name)’ or ‘-(name)’ is displayed.
*”: The selected Bluetooth device is busy.
“-”: The selected Bluetooth device is on standby.
“ “ (blank): The Bluetooth device is deselected.
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode
Press [Ú].
When no device can be selected
•If a cell phone is already selected, deselect it, and then
select a different one.
•If you cannot selec t a device using the audio player,
connect the device with the audio player.

13-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth

device

You can delete a registered Bluetooth device.
1 Press [Ú].
“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.
2 Select “Settings” > “Pairing” > “Device Delete”
using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
“(name)” appears.
3 Select a Bluetooth device using [Control]
knob.
4 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.
“Completed” appears.
Exiting from the Bluetooth mode
Press [Ú].
When a registered device is deleted
•When a registered cell phone is deleted, its phone Book and
log are also deleted.

13-1. About the Bluetooth module

This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth
specifications:
Version
•Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified
Profile
•HFP (Hands Free Profile)
•SPP (Ser ial Port Profile)
•PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
•OPP (Object Push Profile)
•A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
•AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
For the cell phones verified for compatibility, access
the following URL:
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/
Notes
•The units suppor ting 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.