Contents

Before use

Component names

Audio adjustments

Audio control

Audio preset memory

Audio preset recall

iPod control operation

Music search

Alphabet search

Related search

Direct search

Skip search

Skip search ratio setting

Playback mode

Pandora® internet radio control

Listening to the Pandora® internet radio Basic operations

Station search Bookmark registration

Search and new station registration Deletion of station

Pandora source control

Music disc/Audio file (CD or USB) operation

Music search

Skip search

Playback mode

Direct music search

Tuner operation

Auto memory

Tuner setting

Direct access tuning

PTY (Program Type)

Program Type presetting

HD Radio™ tuner control

Auto memory iTunes tagging

HD Radio tuner setting Direct access tuning

Display settings

Selecting a display type

Selecting a text display

Information display setting

Illumination color selection

Display & Illumination setting

4 General operation

32

6Adjusting the clock Adjusting the date

8Dual clock display

Clock & date display type setting Auxiliary input display setting

Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call Initial settings

10Demonstration mode setting

Registering a Bluetooth device

38

About registration of a Bluetooth device Simple Bluetooth device registration Registering a Bluetooth device by operating it Registering a Bluetooth device by operating this

unit

Registering a special Bluetooth device

14Simple Bluetooth device selection Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to

connect

Deleting a registered Bluetooth device Bluetooth device registration test

Operation for hands-free phoning

44

Receiving a call

Calling a number in the phone book

Dialing a number

18Calling a number in the call log Speed dialing (Preset dial)

Registering in the preset dial number list

During a call Call waiting

Clearing the disconnection message

20 Making a call by voice dialing

Display of phone number types (categories)

 

Bluetooth audio device operation

50

 

 

Before use

 

 

 

Basic operations

 

24

 

Playback mode

 

 

Switching between Bluetooth devices

 

 

Bluetooth setup

52

 

 

Registering the PIN code

 

 

 

Downloading the phone book

 

28

 

Displaying the firmware version

 

 

Bluetooth detail setting

 

SMS (Short Message Service)

56

Displaying the SMS

Downloading the SMS

SMS reply setting

Return message setting

Creating an original message

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

 

(optional tuner and service required)

60

Before use

 

Basic operations

 

Category and channel search

 

Channel preset memory

 

Preset tuning

 

Channel scan

 

Direct access tuning

 

Seek mode setting

 

iTunes tagging

 

Parental Lock setting

 

Clearing the Parental Lock setting

 

Setting Parental Lock for Mature contents

 

Parental Lock pass code setting

 

Content alert

 

Content alert setting

 

Editing a Content alert item

 

Delete a Content alert item

 

Instant Replay

 

Channel skip setting

 

Clearing the channel skip setting

 

SiriusXM tuner setting

 

Remote control (Optional accessory)

 

setup

72

Registering a remote control ID

 

Delete the remote control ID

 

Basic operation of remote control

74

General control

 

On Tuner source

 

On HD Radio tuner source

 

On CD/Audio file source

 

On iPod source

 

On Pandora internet radio source

 

On SiriusXM tuner source

 

Hands-free phone control

 

Appendix

76

Troubleshooting guide

78

Specifications

82

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

KDC-X496, KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-452U, KMR-550U specifications

Kenwood is a well-known name in the car audio industry, providing enthusiasts with high-quality products that enhance their driving experience. Among their impressive lineup, models like the Kenwood KMR-550U, KDC-452U, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X896, and KDC-X496 stand out for their technology, features, and performance.

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