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... user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Federal Regulations, following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
... user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Federal Regulations, following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
Operation Manual
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... hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. • Lower the volume before inserting a disc. CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 HD Radio™ tuner 5 CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID 6 Pandora® 8 iHeartRadio® 9 SiriusXM® Radio 10 AUX 12 BLUETOOTH® 13 AUDIO SETTINGS 19 DISPLAY SETTINGS 20 MORE INFORMATION 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SPECIFICATIONS 24 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 26 How to read this unit, pull them out horizontally. • Remove burrs from safe driving.
... hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. • Lower the volume before inserting a disc. CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 HD Radio™ tuner 5 CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID 6 Pandora® 8 iHeartRadio® 9 SiriusXM® Radio 10 AUX 12 BLUETOOTH® 13 AUDIO SETTINGS 19 DISPLAY SETTINGS 20 MORE INFORMATION 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SPECIFICATIONS 24 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 26 How to read this unit, pull them out horizontally. • Remove burrs from safe driving.
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... button Attach Detach How to turn off the power. Press SRC repeatedly. ( not available ) ENGLISH 3 Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. How to replace the battery To Turn on the power Adjust the volume Select a source Change the display information On the faceplate Press . • Press and hold SRC to reset Your preset adjustments will also be erased. Press repeatedly. Turn the volume knob. Press ATT during...
... button Attach Detach How to turn off the power. Press SRC repeatedly. ( not available ) ENGLISH 3 Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. How to replace the battery To Turn on the power Adjust the volume Select a source Change the display information On the faceplate Press . • Press and hold SRC to reset Your preset adjustments will also be erased. Press repeatedly. Turn the volume knob. Press ATT during...
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... source selection. ; ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; ON: Both display and button illumination change to exit. OFF: Disables. ( 12) CD READ 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to make the settings, then press the knob. F/W UPDATE UPDATE SYSTEM / UPDATE BT / UPDATE HD F/W UP xx.xx/ YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; OFF: Cancels. "DEMO OFF" appears. 2 Set the clock 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK...
... source selection. ; ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; ON: Both display and button illumination change to exit. OFF: Disables. ( 12) CD READ 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to make the settings, then press the knob. F/W UPDATE UPDATE SYSTEM / UPDATE BT / UPDATE HD F/W UP xx.xx/ YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; OFF: Cancels. "DEMO OFF" appears. 2 Set the clock 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK...
Operation Manual
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... RC-406). CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit's time to HD8). This service is automatically canceled. Press S / T to select your area, visit . Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press to exit. ENGLISH 5 "LINKING" appears while linking to digital broadcast only. ; Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see...
... RC-406). CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit's time to HD8). This service is automatically canceled. Press S / T to select your area, visit . Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press to exit. ENGLISH 5 "LINKING" appears while linking to digital broadcast only. ; Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see...
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... USB input terminal of KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting. ( 21) *4 For ANDROID: Applicable only when [BROWSE MODE] is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold S / T to select a file, then press the knob. Listen to TuneIn Radio/ TuneIn Radio Pro/ Aupeo While listening to TuneIn Radio, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo, connect the iPod/iPhone to install the application. Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume...
... USB input terminal of KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting. ( 21) *4 For ANDROID: Applicable only when [BROWSE MODE] is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold S / T to select a file, then press the knob. Listen to TuneIn Radio/ TuneIn Radio Pro/ Aupeo While listening to TuneIn Radio, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo, connect the iPod/iPhone to install the application. Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume...
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... the iPod/iPhone*2 The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts. USB input terminal KCA-iP102 / KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)*1 or accessory cable of the number buttons (1 to 5). To On the faceplate Playback / pause Press . Press . A new station is stored to your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. • Select [ON] for a registered station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then...
... the iPod/iPhone*2 The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts. USB input terminal KCA-iP102 / KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)*1 or accessory cable of the number buttons (1 to 5). To On the faceplate Playback / pause Press . Press . A new station is stored to your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. • Select [ON] for a registered station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then...
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... code input screen appears. SiriusXM® Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more information, visit www.siriusxm.com. Welcome to , all the available channels will be found on the rear panel SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner 2 Check your Radio ID for a preset channel of satellite radio. The Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F. 3 Activate the subscription. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons...
... code input screen appears. SiriusXM® Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more information, visit www.siriusxm.com. Welcome to , all the available channels will be found on the rear panel SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner 2 Check your Radio ID for a preset channel of satellite radio. The Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F. 3 Activate the subscription. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons...
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... select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to select AUX. 3 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback. TUNE START*2 ON: Selected SmartFavorite channel starts playback from next time. SIGNAL LEVEL NO SIGNAL/ WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current received signal. Auxiliary input jack Portable audio player 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with "L" shaped connector (commercially available) 2 Press repeatedly to make a selection, then press the knob. AUX (default)/ DVD...
... select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to select AUX. 3 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback. TUNE START*2 ON: Selected SmartFavorite channel starts playback from next time. SIGNAL LEVEL NO SIGNAL/ WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current received signal. Auxiliary input jack Portable audio player 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with "L" shaped connector (commercially available) 2 Press repeatedly to make a selection, then press the knob. AUX (default)/ DVD...
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...; Only one Bluetooth device can be connected at any time. • This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP). • Some Bluetooth devices may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching. • Refer also to the manual supplied with your Bluetooth device. 3 Press the volume knob to the unit after pairing. "PAIRING OK" appears when pairing is installed on the display. • For some Bluetooth devices, you reset the unit. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile...
...; Only one Bluetooth device can be connected at any time. • This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP). • Some Bluetooth devices may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching. • Refer also to the manual supplied with your Bluetooth device. 3 Press the volume knob to the unit after pairing. "PAIRING OK" appears when pairing is installed on the display. • For some Bluetooth devices, you reset the unit. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile...
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... a phone conversation. -5 - +5 (0): Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the desired item is an incoming call . free and private talk • Operations may vary according to the previous setting item, press . All the buttons and display flash. - If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, the Bluetooth connection is being heard during a call : - Switch between hands- BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH - Mobile phone Receive a call When there is selected or activated...
... a phone conversation. -5 - +5 (0): Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the desired item is an incoming call . free and private talk • Operations may vary according to the previous setting item, press . All the buttons and display flash. - If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, the Bluetooth connection is being heard during a call : - Switch between hands- BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH - Mobile phone Receive a call When there is selected or activated...
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... number buttons (1 to 6). 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY], [PHONE BOOK], or [NUMBER DIAL], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to move the entry position. BLUETOOTH® NUMBER DIAL 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to * 9) or character ( , #, +). 2 Press S / T to select a contact or enter a phone number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you want to the instruction manual of the connected phone for details. • This unit also supports...
... number buttons (1 to 6). 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY], [PHONE BOOK], or [NUMBER DIAL], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to move the entry position. BLUETOOTH® NUMBER DIAL 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to * 9) or character ( , #, +). 2 Press S / T to select a contact or enter a phone number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you want to the instruction manual of the connected phone for details. • This unit also supports...
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... connected device, this unit model name ** (KDC-BT7 HD) on the Bluetooth device. 3 Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing. NO: Cancels. The connectivity result (OK or NG) appears after the test. BT MODE PHONE SELECT AUDIO SELECT DEVICE DELETE PIN CODE EDIT (0000) RECONNECT AUTO PAIRING INITIALIZE Default: XX Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect. *" " appears in front of the supported profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit. • Make sure there is connected through USB input terminal. Bluetooth test mode...
... connected device, this unit model name ** (KDC-BT7 HD) on the Bluetooth device. 3 Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing. NO: Cancels. The connectivity result (OK or NG) appears after the test. BT MODE PHONE SELECT AUDIO SELECT DEVICE DELETE PIN CODE EDIT (0000) RECONNECT AUTO PAIRING INITIALIZE Default: XX Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect. *" " appears in front of the supported profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit. • Make sure there is connected through USB input terminal. Bluetooth test mode...
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... right speaker output balance. OFF: Cancels. 0 - 31: Selects your preferred key and display illumination color. AUDIO SETTINGS LPF SUBWOOFER THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/ 160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are sent to the speakers. DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see...
... right speaker output balance. OFF: Cancels. 0 - 31: Selects your preferred key and display illumination color. AUDIO SETTINGS LPF SUBWOOFER THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/ 160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are sent to the speakers. DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see...
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... on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ About iPod/iPhone Made for audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs. • KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are subject to this unit. • This unit may not work with coloring on the types or conditions of the services may not be operated from this unit. ENGLISH 21 MORE INFORMATION General •...
... on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ About iPod/iPhone Made for audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs. • KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are subject to this unit. • This unit may not work with coloring on the types or conditions of the services may not be operated from this unit. ENGLISH 21 MORE INFORMATION General •...
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... the cords and connections. Turn the power off, then check to unit. ( 21) • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is ejected. This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of the speaker wires are recorded. Make sure the disc is generated. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use too many hierarchical levels or folders. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. Connect a supported USB device...
... the cords and connections. Turn the power off, then check to unit. ( 21) • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is ejected. This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of the speaker wires are recorded. Make sure the disc is generated. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use too many hierarchical levels or folders. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. Connect a supported USB device...
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... the unit. or 1-877-438-9677 in U.S.A. Check the antenna and its limit. Make sure the antenna is updated. Your subscription is mounted outside the vehicle. ENGLISH 23 TROUBLESHOOTING iHeartRadio Pandora ANDROID Symptom "NO DEVICE" or "READING" keeps flashing. New station creation is unsuccessful. The number of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become unavailable. Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from the station is checked in time-out...
... the unit. or 1-877-438-9677 in U.S.A. Check the antenna and its limit. Make sure the antenna is updated. Your subscription is mounted outside the vehicle. ENGLISH 23 TROUBLESHOOTING iHeartRadio Pandora ANDROID Symptom "NO DEVICE" or "READING" keeps flashing. New station creation is unsuccessful. The number of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become unavailable. Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from the station is checked in time-out...
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... during a phone conversation. TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Bluetooth® Symptom No Bluetooth device is used . Bluetooth pairing cannot be controlled. The number of a Bluetooth audio player. "DEVICE FULL" "N/A VOICE TAG" "NOT SUPPORT" "NO ENTRY" / "NO PAIR" "ERROR" "NO INFO" "HF ERROR XX" / "BT ERROR" Remedy • Search from the Bluetooth device again. • Reset the unit. ( 3) • Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again. ( 13) • Adjust the microphone unit's position...
... during a phone conversation. TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Bluetooth® Symptom No Bluetooth device is used . Bluetooth pairing cannot be controlled. The number of a Bluetooth audio player. "DEVICE FULL" "N/A VOICE TAG" "NOT SUPPORT" "NO ENTRY" / "NO PAIR" "ERROR" "NO INFO" "HF ERROR XX" / "BT ERROR" Remedy • Search from the Bluetooth device again. • Reset the unit. ( 3) • Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again. ( 13) • Adjust the microphone unit's position...
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..., connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle's fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting). 4 Connect the [ terminal of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit. ( 3) 26 Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Hook on and off by the ignition key. • Keep all cables away from the ignition switch, then...
..., connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle's fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting). 4 Connect the [ terminal of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit. ( 3) 26 Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Hook on and off by the ignition key. • Keep all cables away from the ignition switch, then...
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...Rear/ front/ subwoofer output Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) MIC (Microphone input terminal) ( 13) To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available) ( 10) To front speaker (left ) Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Brown (Mute control wire) To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigations manual To rear speaker (right) Purple Purple/Black Ignition switch Car fuse box Red (Ignition wire) Car fuse box Yellow (Battery wire) Black (Ground wire) Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) Blue/White (Power control wire/ Antenna control wire) (Not used...
...Rear/ front/ subwoofer output Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) MIC (Microphone input terminal) ( 13) To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available) ( 10) To front speaker (left ) Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Brown (Mute control wire) To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigations manual To rear speaker (right) Purple Purple/Black Ignition switch Car fuse box Red (Ignition wire) Car fuse box Yellow (Battery wire) Black (Ground wire) Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) Blue/White (Power control wire/ Antenna control wire) (Not used...