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... with a cotton swab, being careful not to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level. CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 8 Pandora® 8 iHeartRadio® 9 SiriusXM® Radio 10 BLUETOOTH® 12 AUDIO SETTINGS 17 DISPLAY SETTINGS 18 MORE INFORMATION 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 22 SPECIFICATIONS 24 How to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the...
... with a cotton swab, being careful not to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level. CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 8 Pandora® 8 iHeartRadio® 9 SiriusXM® Radio 10 BLUETOOTH® 12 AUDIO SETTINGS 17 DISPLAY SETTINGS 18 MORE INFORMATION 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 22 SPECIFICATIONS 24 How to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the...
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... hold to turn off the power. ( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power Adjust the volume Press B SRC. • Press and hold SRC to scroll the current display information. ENGLISH | 3 Select a source Change the display information Press B SRC repeatedly. Press and hold to reset Your preset adjustments will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off). BASICS Faceplate Volume knob (turn/press) Display window Remote control (RC-406...
... hold to turn off the power. ( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power Adjust the volume Press B SRC. • Press and hold SRC to scroll the current display information. ENGLISH | 3 Select a source Change the display information Press B SRC repeatedly. Press and hold to reset Your preset adjustments will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off). BASICS Faceplate Volume knob (turn/press) Display window Remote control (RC-406...
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.... OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as an music CD. NO: Cancels (upgrading is selected for each preset button in source selection. ; MIX: Memorizes one station for the initial setup. 2 Press the volume knob again. OFF: Disables. ( 8) CD READ 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as [COLOR SELECT] color. ( 18) TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for optimum performance...
.... OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as an music CD. NO: Cancels (upgrading is selected for each preset button in source selection. ; MIX: Memorizes one station for the initial setup. 2 Press the volume knob again. OFF: Disables. ( 8) CD READ 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as [COLOR SELECT] color. ( 18) TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for optimum performance...
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..., the adjusted volume is automatically canceled. It will search for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. • If the volume is turned on. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for KMR-D558BT ) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press ENT IW to Traffic Information. ; Default: XX TUNER SETTING AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with...
..., the adjusted volume is automatically canceled. It will search for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. • If the volume is turned on. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for KMR-D558BT ) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press ENT IW to Traffic Information. ; Default: XX TUNER SETTING AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with...
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...). If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the iPod/iPhone*1 Press 5 iPod to select "ALL RANDOM". *5 *1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using. *2 You can still play *4 Press 4 repeatedly. • Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC...
...). If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the iPod/iPhone*1 Press 5 iPod to select "ALL RANDOM". *5 *1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using. *2 You can still play *4 Press 4 repeatedly. • Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC...
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Change the USB drive When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you have many files.... Set the skip search ratio While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then...
Change the USB drive When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you have many files.... Set the skip search ratio While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then...
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...-406). AUX Preparation: Select [ON] for a registered station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. Auxiliary input jack 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with "L" shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player 2 Press B SRC to the USB input terminal. Pandora® Preparation: Install the latest version of the number buttons (1 to the desired station, then press the knob. 8 Save a station Press and hold to make a selection, then...
...-406). AUX Preparation: Select [ON] for a registered station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. Auxiliary input jack 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with "L" shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player 2 Press B SRC to the USB input terminal. Pandora® Preparation: Install the latest version of the number buttons (1 to the desired station, then press the knob. 8 Save a station Press and hold to make a selection, then...
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.... (or) Press S / T to search for a channel manually. • Pressing and holding S / T changes the channel rapidly. 10 If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is connected. Start listening 1 Press B SRC to select SIRIUS XM. 2 Press J BAND repeatedly to receive the channel. • To change the tuning method for 10 seconds after SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is selected, a pass code input screen appears. During Replay... • To...
.... (or) Press S / T to search for a channel manually. • Pressing and holding S / T changes the channel rapidly. 10 If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is connected. Start listening 1 Press B SRC to select SIRIUS XM. 2 Press J BAND repeatedly to receive the channel. • To change the tuning method for 10 seconds after SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is selected, a pass code input screen appears. During Replay... • To...
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To return to default. ; CODE SET 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to move to the entry position. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is 0000.) 4 Press the volume knob to confirm. "L" appears in the background. • Smart Favorite channel is set to [OFF] CHANNEL LOCK To unlock settings: 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to move to the entry position. 3 Repeat...
To return to default. ; CODE SET 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to move to the entry position. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is 0000.) 4 Press the volume knob to confirm. "L" appears in the background. • Smart Favorite channel is set to [OFF] CHANNEL LOCK To unlock settings: 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to move to the entry position. 3 Repeat...
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...; Some Bluetooth devices may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after the test. "TESTING" flashes on the display. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) - Connect the microphone MIC (Microphone input terminal) Microphone (supplied) Rear panel Adjust the microphone angle Secure using your mobile phone. Serial Port Profile (SPP) - BLUETOOTH® You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the unit and the device. Continue the conversation...
...; Some Bluetooth devices may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after the test. "TESTING" flashes on the display. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) - Connect the microphone MIC (Microphone input terminal) Microphone (supplied) Rear panel Adjust the microphone angle Secure using your mobile phone. Serial Port Profile (SPP) - BLUETOOTH® You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the unit and the device. Continue the conversation...
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.... The connected phone (which has been paired the earliest) is set to the instruction manual of iPhone. Turn the volume knob during a call . Phone volume: [00] to [35] (Default: [15]) • This adjustment will not affect the volume of the microphone increases as the number increased. Press repeatedly. • Not applicable during a phone conversation. Default: XX MIC GAIN -20 - +8 (0): The sensitivity of the other sources...
.... The connected phone (which has been paired the earliest) is set to the instruction manual of iPhone. Turn the volume knob during a call . Phone volume: [00] to [35] (Default: [15]) • This adjustment will not affect the volume of the microphone increases as the number increased. Press repeatedly. • Not applicable during a phone conversation. Default: XX MIC GAIN -20 - +8 (0): The sensitivity of the other sources...
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...). 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). 2 Press S / T to call automatically in . (Default ring tone is different according to select a name or a phone number. • "INCOMING", "OUTGOING", or "MISSED" is automatically transferred to control the phone functions. ( 13) BATT* LOW/ MID/ FULL: Shows the strength of the phone used. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you of the current received signal. To return to...
...). 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). 2 Press S / T to call automatically in . (Default ring tone is different according to select a name or a phone number. • "INCOMING", "OUTGOING", or "MISSED" is automatically transferred to control the phone functions. ( 13) BATT* LOW/ MID/ FULL: Shows the strength of the phone used. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you of the current received signal. To return to...
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BLUETOOTH® TRANSFER PB* PIN CODE EDIT (0000) RECONNECT AUTO PAIRING BT HF/AUDIO INITIALIZE "DL PB " appear and transfer the phonebook of the connected iPhone/iPod touch, this function may differ according to make a selection. Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits). 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to select IHEARTRADIO. NO: Cancels. The source switches and broadcast starts automatically. • You can operate Pandora...
BLUETOOTH® TRANSFER PB* PIN CODE EDIT (0000) RECONNECT AUTO PAIRING BT HF/AUDIO INITIALIZE "DL PB " appear and transfer the phonebook of the connected iPhone/iPod touch, this function may differ according to make a selection. Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits). 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to select IHEARTRADIO. NO: Cancels. The source switches and broadcast starts automatically. • You can operate Pandora...
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... are sent to the subwoofer. SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in audio data compression. ; VOLUME OFFSET -8 to +8 (for AUX) ; -8 to 0 (for KDC-X598 ) BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ: Selects the center frequency. BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; MID LEVEL -8 to adjust.) SOUND RECNSTR ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency (Sound components and restoring the rise...
... are sent to the subwoofer. SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in audio data compression. ; VOLUME OFFSET -8 to +8 (for AUX) ; -8 to 0 (for KDC-X598 ) BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ: Selects the center frequency. BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; MID LEVEL -8 to adjust.) SOUND RECNSTR ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency (Sound components and restoring the rise...
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... [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see : www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod • You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or " " is other than 5 m may result in abnormal playback. • This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose total length is longer than 5 V and exceeds 1 A. About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control • This unit supports...
... [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see : www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod • You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or " " is other than 5 m may result in abnormal playback. • This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose total length is longer than 5 V and exceeds 1 A. About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control • This unit supports...
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... not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. "PROTECT" appears and no operations can be done. • Sound cannot be ejected. For KMR-D558BT : The Auto Power Off function (that turns the power off after 20 minutes when in standby mode) does not work with some or all of the speaker wires are subject to the radio. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit...
... not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. "PROTECT" appears and no operations can be done. • Sound cannot be ejected. For KMR-D558BT : The Auto Power Off function (that turns the power off after 20 minutes when in standby mode) does not work with some or all of the speaker wires are subject to the radio. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit...
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.... Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. "READING" keeps flashing. limited number of Thumbs Up/Down has failed. If "Explicit Content" in again. You haven't log in time-out. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy "READ ERROR" appears. Custom station name creation is not deliverable. Addition to another USB device. "iPod ERROR" appears. • Reconnect the iPod. • Reset the iPod. "NO STATIONS" No stations are found . "UPGRADE...
.... Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. "READING" keeps flashing. limited number of Thumbs Up/Down has failed. If "Explicit Content" in again. You haven't log in time-out. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy "READ ERROR" appears. Custom station name creation is not deliverable. Addition to another USB device. "iPod ERROR" appears. • Reconnect the iPod. • Reset the iPod. "NO STATIONS" No stations are found . "UPGRADE...
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... connected Bluetooth audio player supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Refer to the instructions of your nearest service center. "WRONG CODE" No Bluetooth device is mounted outside the vehicle. Make sure the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is unsubscribed. Press the volume knob to the unit. "NOT SUPPORT" appears. • "NO ENTRY" appears. • "NO PAIR" appears. Try the operation again. Make sure the antenna is detected. Sound is used...
... connected Bluetooth audio player supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Refer to the instructions of your nearest service center. "WRONG CODE" No Bluetooth device is mounted outside the vehicle. Make sure the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is unsubscribed. Press the volume knob to the unit. "NOT SUPPORT" appears. • "NO ENTRY" appears. • "NO PAIR" appears. Try the operation again. Make sure the antenna is detected. Sound is used...
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... out from the tab. Part list for installation (A) Faceplate (B) Trim plate (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Brown (Mute control wire) To connect the Kenwood navigation system, (E) Extraction key refer your navigations manual. Blue (Antenna control wire) (Not used) ENGLISH | 23 Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) Light blue/yellow (Marine remote control wire) Blue/White (Power control wire) For KDC-X598 / KDC-BT558U : To the steering wheel remote control adapter For KMR-D558BT : To Kenwood Wired Marine Remote Control unit (optional accessory) For...
... out from the tab. Part list for installation (A) Faceplate (B) Trim plate (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Brown (Mute control wire) To connect the Kenwood navigation system, (E) Extraction key refer your navigations manual. Blue (Antenna control wire) (Not used) ENGLISH | 23 Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) Light blue/yellow (Marine remote control wire) Blue/White (Power control wire) For KDC-X598 / KDC-BT558U : To the steering wheel remote control adapter For KMR-D558BT : To Kenwood Wired Marine Remote Control unit (optional accessory) For...
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... not responsible for iPhone" mean that the use radio frequency energy. The user could lose the authority to this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • "Made for iPod," and "Made for the operation of their respective owners. Changes or modifications to operate this equipment may...
... not responsible for iPhone" mean that the use radio frequency energy. The user could lose the authority to this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • "Made for iPod," and "Made for the operation of their respective owners. Changes or modifications to operate this equipment may...