Kenwood KDC-BT852HD - Manuals

Page 2 - English; Contents

2 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 3 Contents Before use 4 Component names 6 Audio adjustments 8 Audio control Audio preset memory Audio preset recall iPod control operation 10 Music search Alphabet search Related search Direct search Skip search Skip search ratio sett...

Page 3 - Before use

4 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 5 Contents Before use Before using the KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X496, or KDC-452U 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 Demons...

Page 4 - Component names; Release button

6 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 7 Contents Component names 1 [ ] button 2 Release button 3 [SRC] button 4 Control knob 5 [PRESET] button 6 [ 0 ] button 7 USB terminal 8 Auxiliary input 9 KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD [ ] [ ] button KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U [iPod] button p ...

Page 5 - Audio preset recall; “Recall Completed” is displayed.; Audio preset memory; Refer to; “Memory Completed” is displayed.; Audio adjustments; Press the Control knob.; The previous item is displayed.; Audio control; You can adjust the following audio control items; Display; “Equalizer PRO”

8 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 9 Contents Audio preset recall You can recall the Audio control items registered to the <Audio preset memory> (page 9) . 1 Select a source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter the Audio control mode Press the Control knob. 3 Select t...

Page 6 - Related search; Canceling the Related search mode; Direct search; Canceling the Direct search mode; Music search; earch for the song you want to play.; Canceling the Music search mode; iPod control operation; Alphabet search; Operation type; Canceling the Alphabet search mode; the

10 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 11 Contents Related search You can browse for music of the same artist or genre as the one being played. 1 Enter the Search select mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press and hold the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [S.MODE]...

Page 7 - Playback mode; Press and hold the Control knob.; Skip search; Skip search ratio setting; Select the “iPod” display.; Press and hold the Control knob.

12 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 13 Contents iPod control operation Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1 Select the iPod source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “iPod” display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press...

Page 8 - Pandora® internet radio control; Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device; Basic operations; Pause and Play; Station search; Bookmark registration

14 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 15 Contents Pandora® internet radio control Listening to the Pandora® internet radio You can listen to the Pandora® internet radio on this unit by controlling the application installed in the iPhone or Bluetooth device. 1 Connect you...

Page 9 - Search and new station registration; Up to 5 characters can be entered.; Deletion of station; A station list is displayed.; Canceling the Function setting mode; Pandora source control; Select the “STANDBY” display.

16 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 17 Contents Pandora® internet radio control Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device Search and new station registration You can search for a desired station by specifying its character. You can register the displayed station as a new s...

Page 10 - Audio file; indicator: Audio file; CD source; Music Editor media; Select the “CD” or “USB” display.; KDC-452U with remote control; Direct music search; ] button on the remote

18 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 19 Contents Music disc/Audio file (CD or USB) operation Music search You can select the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter the Music search mode Press the [ ] button. “MUSICSEARCH” is displ...

Page 11 - Direct access tuning; “– – – –” is displayed.; Desired frequency; Tuner setting; You can set up the tuner.; Manual; Tuner operation; Auto memory; Select the “TUNER” display.

20 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 21 Contents Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U with remote control Direct access tuning You can search for a station directly by entering frequency. 1 Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button o...

Page 12 - Program Type Display; Turn the Control knob.; Program Type presetting; Canceling the Preset memory mode

22 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 23 Contents Tuner operation PTY (Program Type) You can search for a station by selecting a Program Type. Program Type Display Speech “Speech” Music “Music” News “News” Information “Inform” Sports “Sports” Talk “Talk” Rock “Rock” Clas...

Page 13 - HD RadioTM tuner control; iTunes tagging; HD Radio tuner setting; You can set the HD Radio tuner-related items.

24 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 25 Contents HD Radio™ tuner control Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Auto memory You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the memory. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “H...

Page 14 - Function of remote control; Enter; Direct access tuning mode; Select a direct access tuning method; Frequency; Enter the frequency or channel; Example of frequency input:

26 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 27 Contents Function of remote control Direct access tuning You can tune to a station directly by entering its frequency or channel. 1 Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. “– – – –” is ...

Page 15 - Display settings; Selecting a text display; On Audio file/ iPod source; Selecting a display type; Shown below are examples of display types.; On Standby/ Auxiliary input source

28 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 29 Contents Display settings Selecting a text display You can change the information displayed on each of the following sources: On Audio file/ iPod source Information Display Song title* “Song Title“ Album name* “Album Name” Artist ...

Page 16 - Information display setting; Illumination color selection; You can select the illumination color of the panel.; Enter the Detail color adjustment mode.; Display & Illumination setting; You can set the display and illumination.

30 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 31 Contents Display settings Information display setting You can set the side and graphic parts of the display. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Display select item Select the following ...

Page 17 - General operation; Adjusting the clock; Adjusting the date; You can set the time for two different cities.; Clock & date display type setting; types

32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 33 Contents General operation Adjusting the clock 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Clock Adjust item Select the following items using the Control knob. “Settings” > “Clock&Date” &...

Page 18 - Auxiliary input display setting; Select the “AUX” display.; When a call comes in; Initial settings; You can configure initial settings of this unit.; “OFF”

34 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 35 Contents General operation Auxiliary input display setting You can set the display when switched the AUX source. 1 Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “AUX” display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and...

Page 19 - Demonstration mode setting; You can turn on/off the demonstration mode.; Function setting mode; Exit the Function setting mode.

36 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 37 Contents General operation Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Demonstration mode item Turn the Control knob to sel...

Page 20 - Registering a Bluetooth device; If your Bluetooth device is not yet registered, register; Simple Bluetooth device registration; Pairing with a new Bluetooth device

38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39 Contents Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is not yet registered, register (pair) it by referring to <Simple Bluetooth device registration> (page 38) , <Regis...

Page 21 - Registering a special Bluetooth device; Canceling the Bluetooth mode; “BT MODE” is displayed.; Simple Bluetooth device selection; “H“: Bluetooth device registered using HFP (Hands; Simple Bluetooth device deletion; “Completed” is displayed.

40 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 41 Contents Registering a special Bluetooth device You can register a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing). 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting ...

Page 22 - Bluetooth device registration test; “BT Test Mode” is displayed.; You can delete a registered Bluetooth device.; Device names are displayed.

42 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 43 Contents Registering a Bluetooth device Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth device registration test You can check whether a Bluetooth device can be registered by operating this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press and h...

Page 23 - Operation for hands-free phoning; Receiving a call; You can answer a phone call; Calling a number in the phone book; Calling a number in the call log; Dialing a number; Push the Control knob leftward.

44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 Contents Operation for hands-free phoning Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Receiving a call You can answer a phone call Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Inserting a CD. - Connecting a USB ...

Page 24 - During a call; Disconnecting a call; Call waiting; Continuing the current call

46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Contents Operation for hands-free phoning Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Select the Preset dial mode Turn the Control knob t...

Page 25 - Making a call by voice dialing; Bluetooth mode; Voice tag mode; Clearing the disconnection message; “HF Disconnect” disappears.; General

48 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 49 Contents Operation for hands-free phoning Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Making a call by voice dialing You can make a voice call using the voice recognition function of the cell-phone. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] ...

Page 26 - Bluetooth audio device operation;

50 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 51 Contents Bluetooth audio device operation Before use • You need to register your Bluetooth audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering a Bluetooth device> (page 38) . • You need to select ...

Page 27 - Bluetooth setup; Registering the PIN code; Selection of numbers; Downloading the phone book; Downloading automatically; Downloading from the cell-phone manually; Displaying the firmware version

52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 53 Contents Bluetooth setup Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT ...

Page 28 - Bluetooth detail setting; You can configure the initial settings of this unit.

54 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 55 Contents Bluetooth setup Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Enter the Function...

Page 29 - Displaying the SMS; When a new message arrives; Downloading the SMS; SMS reply setting; Reply setting; Return message setting

56 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 57 Contents SMS (Short Message Service) Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Displaying the SMS You can view the SMS received by the cell-phone on the display of this unit. A newly received message is displayed. ¤ • To prevent car accid...

Page 30 - Creating an original message; You can create an original return message.; “SMS”

58 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 59 Contents SMS (Short Message Service) Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Creating an original message You can create an original return message. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Enter the Fu...

Page 31 - SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control; Selecting SiriusXM Radio source; Selecting a channel; Category and channel search; Channel preset memory; You can store a channel in the memory.; Push the Control knob rightward or leftward; • Make a note of your Radio ID

60 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 61 Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Basic operations Selecting SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SiriusXM” display. ⁄ • The radio may take a little time to ...

Page 32 - Channel scan; You can scan for receivable channels for 10 seconds.; Seek mode setting; You can select a tuning mode of the radio.; “Channel”; Preset tuning; Recalling a channel from the memory.; Canceling Preset tuning

62 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 63 Contents Channel scan You can scan for receivable channels for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel Scan Press and hold the [ ] button. 2 Release it when the channel you want to listen to is received Press and hold the [ ] button. Function...

Page 33 - Parental Lock setting; You can turn on/off Parental Lock for each channel.; Clearing the Parental Lock setting; Select the “SiriusXM” display.; ” will be indicated on the display when song

64 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 65 Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Parental Lock setting You can turn on/off Parental Lock for each channel. 1 Select the SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the ...

Page 34 - Content alert; Registering content; “Artist Stored” or “Song Stored” is displayed.; When a Content alert occurs; Parental Lock pass code setting; “Enter new code” is displayed.; Canceling Content alert mode

66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 67 Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Content alert When the broadcast of the song by the registered artist or the broadcast of the registered song starts, a message appears to allow...

Page 35 - Instant Replay; You can replay last 30 minutes of current channel.; Delete a Content alert item; You can delete the registered Content alert item.; Editing a Content alert item; Content alert setting; You can turn on/off the content alert function.

68 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 69 Contents Instant Replay You can replay last 30 minutes of current channel. 1 Enter Instant Replay mode Push the Control knob downward. “Instant Replay” is displayed and play pauses.The “IR” indicator stays lit during instant repla...

Page 36 - SiriusXM tuner setting; You can set the SiriusXM tuner related items.; Clearing the channel skip setting; Channel skip setting; You can register the channel you wish to skip.

70 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 71 Contents SiriusXM tuner setting You can set the SiriusXM tuner related items. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Setting mode Turn the Control knob to select “Settings”, and then press ...

Page 37 - Registering a remote control ID; Button; Remote control (Optional accessory) setup; Delete the remote control ID

72 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 73 Contents Registering a remote control ID When connecting the remote control KCA-RC107/ KCA-RC55MR (Optional accessory) to this unit, you should register the ID for KCA-RC107/ KCA-RC55MR. 1 Select the Standby Press the [SRC] button...

Page 38 - Basic operation of remote control; Making a call; Preparing the remote control unit; CAUTION

74 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 75 Contents Basic operation of remote control ATT 0 — 9 SRC VOL FM AM EXIT 5 / ∞ AUD ENT DIRECT General control • Volume control: [VOL] • Source selection: [SRC] • Volume reduction: [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume ...

Page 39 - Appendix; Version; A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

76 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 77 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 d...

Page 40 - Troubleshooting guide

78 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 79 Contents Troubleshooting guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up display. ▲ The demonstration mode is not turned off as mentioned in <Demonstration mode setting>...

Page 41 - The messages shown below indicates your; SiriusXM Advisory Messages

80 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 81 Contents The messages shown below indicates your system condition. “TOC Error” • The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. • The disc is unreadable. “IN” (blink) • The CD player section is not operat...

Page 42 - Specifications

82 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 83 Contents FM tuner section (KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U) Frequency range (200 kHz step) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 15.2 dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω) Frequ...