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Contents
Appendix
About the Audio file
• PlayableAudiofiles
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
• Playablediscmedia
CD-R/RW/ROM
• Playablediscfileformats
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
• PlayableUSBdevices
USB mass storage class
• PlayableUSBdevicefilesystems
FAT16, FAT32
Even if the audio files comply with the standards
listed above, playback may be impossible depending
on the type or condition of the medium or device.
• PlaybackorderoftheAudiofiles
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, files
are played in the order of number from ① to ⑩.
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Folder
Audio file
For the online manual describing audio files, visit
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. In this online
manual, detailed information and notes which are not
provided in this manual are provided. Make sure to
read through the online manual as well.
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•In this manual, the term “USB device” indicates a flash
memory or digital audio player which has a USB terminal.
About the USB device
•When the USB device is connec ted to this unit, it is
charged when this unit is powered.
•I nstall the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or
multi card reader.
•Save backups of the audio files used with this unit.
The files can be erased depending on the operating
condition of the USB device.
We shall not be liable for any damage arising out of
erasure of the stored data.
•No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase a commercially available USB device.
•When connec ting the USB device, use of the
CA-U1EX (option) is recommended.
•Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable
other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer
than 4 m can result in abnormal playback.
Models of iPods/iPhones that can be
connected to this unit
Made for
•iPodnano(6thgeneration) •iPodnano(5thgeneration)
•iPodnano(4thgeneration) •iPodnano(3rdgeneration)
•iPodnano(2ndgeneration) •iPodnano(1stgeneration)
•iPodwithvideo •iPodclassic
•iPodtouch(4thgeneration) •iPodtouch(3rdgeneration)
•iPodtouch(2ndgeneration) •iPodtouch(1stgeneration)
•iPhone4S •iPhone4
•iPhone3GS •iPhone3G
•iPhone
•For information on the compatibility with iPod/
iPhone software, visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
ipod/.
•Types of available control vary depending
on the type of connected iPod. Visit
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/ for further details.
•The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates
the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod
connection cable (optional accessory).
•Refer to the web site for connectable iPods and iPod
connection cables.
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/
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•If you star t playback after connecting the iPod, the music
that was playing on the iPod is played first.
In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a
folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a
correct title, etc.
•You cannot operate the iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” is
displayed on the iPod.
About “KENWOOD Music Editor”
•This unit suppor ts the PC application “KENWOOD
Music Editor Light ver1.1” or later.
•When you use the audio file with database
information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor
Light ver1.1”, you can search for a file by title, album
or artist name using the function mentioned in
<Music search> (page 18).
•I n the Instruction manual, the term “Music Editor
media” indicates the device that contains audio files
with database information added with KENWOOD
Music Editor.
•“KENWOOD M usic Editor Light ver1.1” is available
from the following web site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
•For further information on “KENWOOD Music
Editor Light ver1.1”, refer to the site above or the
application help.
Requirements Pandora® internet radio
Requirements for listening to the Pandora® internet
radio are as follows:
iPhone or iPod touch
•Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under
iOS3 or later.
•Search for “Pandora” in the Apple iTunes App Store
to find and install the most current version of the
Pandora® application on your device.
•iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this unit with a
KCA-iP102.
Android™
•Visit the Andoid mark etplace and search for
Pandora to install.
•Bluetooth must be built in and the following
profiles must be supported.
- SPP (Serial Port Profile)
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
BlackBerry®
•Visit ww w.pandora.com from the built in browser
to download the Pandora application.
•Bluetooth must be built in and the following
profiles must be supported.
- SPP (Serial Port Profile)
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
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•In the application on your device, log in and create an
account with Pandora.
(If you are not already a registered user, an account can also
be created at www.pandora.com.)
•Inter net connection by 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.
•Pandora® is available only in the U.S.
•Because Pandora® is a third-party ser vice, 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 func tions of Pandora® cannot be operated from this
unit.
•For issues using the application, please contact Pandora® at
pandora-support@pandora.com
About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional
accessory)
This unit supports SXM Ready Vehicle Connect Tuners.
Refer to the instruction manual for the SiriusXM tuner.
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD
About the Bluetooth module
This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth
specifications:
Version Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified
Profile HFP (Hands Free Profile)
HSP (Headset Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, access
the following URL:
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/
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•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.