Discount Car Stereo BKR-HF Instruction Manual

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BKR-HF
QuickStartBluetoothInstallationGuideforBeckerRadioswithAuxMenuOption
Created June 3, 2016
Revised: December 22, 2019

Introduction:
Safety comes first when you’re on the road, so having an intuitive and easy to
use Bluetooth kit is essential to reducing driver distraction. The BKR-HF kit is
compatible with virtually all Bluetooth phones, and sounds great whether using it
for mobile conversations, music streaming or listening to an audio device (e.g.
Mp3 player, Sat Radio etc.) connected to the AUX input. In addition, a USB
Charging port is included to keep your devices fully charged. One button with
built-in microphone conveniently installed on the dash is used to launch Voice
Recognition application (Siri, Google Now, Assistant etc.) and initiate phone calls
and launch applications. Thanks to the BKR-HF Kit you keep the radio and car
you love while enjoying Bluetooth features only available on newer vehicles.
Installation:
Most Becker radios are coded and will not operate
without the code. Do not proceed to step 4 if radio code
is not available otherwise radio will not operate upon
reconnection.
Remove radio from the dashboard to gain access to the connectors.
Special removal tools (See Fig. 1) are required to remove applicable Becker
radios (except PCM1)
Fig. 1
Radio removal Tools
1. Slide tools into slots on radio. (Straight edge facing away). Withdraw
radio by pulling outwards. To release keys simply press retaining
springs. See Fig. 2.
For a more detailed radio removal process, click here.
Fig. 2
2. Disconnect blue plug from radio C-3 chamber (See Fig. 3) (pinch blue
tab to release). If vehicle has optional CD changer, ensure both blue
and green plugs are disconnected.
Fig. 3
Radio Connectors
3. Connect blue plug removed from radio in step 2 to installation harness
black connector (See Fig. 4)

4. Connect blue plug (See Fig. 4) from installation harness (See Fig. 4) to
chamber C-3. Also ensure 3.5mm male plug from installation harness
is mated with audio jack on module pigtail wire (See Fig. 4a)
Fig. 4
Audio harness
Fig. 4a
Audio out Jack
5. Disconnect factory 8-pin plug from radio chamber “A”(See Fig. 3)
6. Connect factory 8-pin plug to power supply harness 8-pin connector (See
Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
Power harness
7. Connect power supply harness 8-pin plug to radio 8-pin connector
(Chamber A)
8. Connect supplied 3.5mm male to male cable (See Fig. 6) to Module
“AUX”input (See Fig. 7) and route other end to dash area or location
where AUX device will reside (within 3ft.)
Fig. 6
3ft. Audio Cable
Fig. 7
Module
9. Connect control/mic (See Fig. 8) to Module blue jack (See Fig. 7)
Fig. 8
Control button/Microphone
10. Consider where to install control/microphone button. Control button
must be within drivers reach and facing driver for voice commands

and phone dialog (cable is 6ft. long). We recommend completing the
rest of the install prior to securing the control/mic button to the
dash. Once you decide on a location simply remove tape backing from
control /mic button
Make sure no ventilation duct is pointed towards the mic.
It is best to mount button facing driver
See Optional visor Microphone kit at the end of this guide.
Bluetooth Module includes a USB Charging port. Should you decide to use it, we
suggest one of 2 installation options:
A. Flush to dash/panel requires drilling a ¾” hole in the dash
B. Flush with Support bracket (use this option to mount USB terminal
wherever your installation demands without drilling)
A. Flush to Dash or Panel (drilling required)
1. Drill a ¾” hole in the dash or panel using a step drill bit or equivalent
(See Fig. 11)
Fig. 11
Step drill bit
2. Insert 3ft. USB cable male terminal (See Fig. 12) through ¾” hole
created in step 1 and plug into USB port on Module (See Fig. 13)
Fig. 12
Flush mount 3 ft. USB cable

Fig. 13
Module USB port
3. Push USB head (See Fig. 14) until it snaps in place and flush with
mounting surface (See Fig. 15)
Fig. 14
Flush mount USB Terminal
Fig. 15
Flush mounted to dash
4. Tuck and secure any extra wire from moving parts and test operation
(See Enabling the AUX section below)
B. Bracket Mount (No drilling)
1. Locate a flat surface at location of choice within 3.2 ft. of radio and
mount USB support bracket (See Fig. 16) to surface using
adhesive/tape or screws.
Fig. 16
USB mounting bracket
2. Insert USB male terminal through hole in bracket (See Fig. 17) and
connect to USB port on Module (See Fig. 13)
Fig. 17
3. Push USB head until it snaps in place and flush (See Fig. 18)
Fig. 18

4. Tuck and secure any extra wire away from moving parts and test operation
( See Initial Radio Setup )
The radio cavity in most vehicles may lack extra room needed to fit
aftermarket equipment and because of that you will have to be creative
when fitting this part. Extra length cables are provided to allow for
flexibility.
9. Secure module and proceed to section “Initial Radio Setup”.
CDR30/31 Installation
Remove CDR30/31 radio from the dashboard to gain access to the
connectors. (Radio removal not covered in these instructions but may be
available upon request)
1. With radio removed disconnect 12-pin green sub-plug from factory
Quadlock (See Fig. 19)
Fig. 19
Factory Quadlock Plug and micro-Quadlock
Alert! Factory 12-pin micro Quadlock (Green for AUX and Blue for
Bluetooth) are pictured above. The Green micro-Quadlock must be
disconnected and replaced with black micro-Quadlock plug on adapter
harness. (See Fig. 2) On Vehicles with no options, both slots are
vacant.
2. Connect adapters black 12-pin micro-Quadlock plug to slot vacated in
step 1 (See Fig. 2)
Fig. 20
Black micro-Quadlock plug from Adapter harness
Green micro-Quadlock plug remains disconnected (See Fig. 20)
3. Secure adapters Black wire to chassis ground. One option is to
remove one of the radio chassis screws and secure black wire as seen
in Fig. 21or secure to any metal or ground wire.

Fig. 21
Ground wire to radio chassis
4. Route the adapters Red wire to suitable 12V Accessory supply source
(e.g. fuse box etc.)
One option is to tap into fuse box in kick-panel at row C, fuse 1 (15A)
Warning: We highly recommend against connecting the Red wire to a
constant (battery) supply. The Red wire must be connected to an
accessory supply wire otherwise it will not work as intended.
5. Securely adapter with included wire ties and proceed to next section
Initial Radio Setup:
A very important step in this process is enabling AUX function within Becker
radio menu.
Note: Becker CDR210, CR210, PCM1 and others do not have an “AUX” function
and not compatible with this part.
Enabling AUX function
Radios with TP button: (e.g. CDR-220)
1. Turn radio "ON"
2. Press and hold the "TP" button for about 8 seconds until Becker 1 is
displayed.
3. Turn the Tuning Knob until AUX OFF is displayed.
4. Press either button located directly under the Arrows on the display to
change the present setting from OFF to ON.
Turn radio OFF.
5. Turn Radio back “ON” Press “S” button to enter AUX Mode. This is the
mode to use whenever you want to listen to the device connected to
the adapter.

Radios with ☼button: (e.g. BE6104)
1. Turn Radio “ON”
2. Press and hold the ☼button for about 8 seconds.
3. Select AUX “ON/OFF”option.
4. Press either button located directly under the Arrows on the display to
change the setting to ON.
5. Turn radio OFF.
6. Turn Radio back ON press the “☼”button until “AUX”is displayed.
Other Radios with ☼button (e.g. BE4602)
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press and hold the ☼button for 8 seconds, until Becker 1 is displayed.
3. Turn the Tuning Knob until AUX OFF is displayed.
4. Press either button located directly under the Arrows on the display to
change the present setting from OFF to ON
5. Turn Radio back “ON” Press “CD” button to enter AUX Mode
Radios with 3 Function buttons (e.g. BE4527)
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press and hold Function button #2 (center) for more than 4 seconds.
3. The accompanying menu appears on the display.
4. Press the multifunction button located directly under “AUX” on the
display to change the present setting from OFF to ON.
5. The Setting is stored automatically.
Nav Traffic Radios
1. Press the "Radio" button to enter Radio mode.
2. Press the "Navi" and "F10" simultaneously
3. Press "Next" until the AUX input, Changer Res screen
4. Press AUX to enable/disable.
Alternate method:
1. Press the “Sound” button for more than 2 seconds
2. To access user menu second level, press multifunction
button →
3. With multifunction button “AUX” select either “AUX mode
ON” or “AUX mode off”
4. The setting is stored automatically
5. In CD mode, multifunction button “AUX” must be pressed to select “AUX”
mode.
Becker 4775 (Land Rover) & Traffic Pro
1. With the Radio "ON" press and hold the Tone button until the sub-menu
comes up.
2. Press the soft-key labeled “Aux” until the screen displays “AUX Mode
on”.
3. Press the Tone button to exit the menu.
4. To enter "AUX" mode, press the "CD" button and select the "AUX" soft-
key.

Sound 5 (BE7077 Sprinter Van)
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press the dp repeatedly until EXT menu appear.
3. Turn Rotary control knob clockwise and select EXT AUX.
4. Press the CD button repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed
Cascade Pro (e.g.BE7941)
To activate the External Device mode
1. Turn radio ON.
2. Press the information button
3. Turn the rotary control/push (OK) button counterclockwise until
System Settings appears at the top right of the display
4. Press the rotary control/push (OK) button
5. Turn the rotary control /push (OK) button to select External Device
6. Confirm selection by pressing the rotary control/push (OK) button
7. Select “AUX” from list and turn it “ON”.
8. Exit menu
9. To listen to the “AUX” device, press the MEDIA button
10. Turn the rotary control /push (OK) button to “AUX” and press the
rotary control/push (OK) button
Becker BE7801 Infotainment (Ferrari, Maserati)
1. Press the TP button for more than 2 seconds
2. Press multifunction button “AUX”
3. Select Ext audio source
4. press the right control knob to select “ON”
5. The setting is store automatically
Becker DTM /High speed (e.g. BE-7892, BE7920)
1. Press the Sound button for more than 2 seconds
2. Press multifunction button (→) to second level “AUX Mode”
3. With function button Select Aux Mode on
4. The setting is stored automatically
In CD Operation, the multifunction button AUX must be pressed to select
AUX operation
CDR-30/31 Radios
Press the CD/AUX button on Radio repeatedly until “AUX Mode” is enabled.
Alternately: To switch from CD to AUX press the “AUX” Soft key)

Bluetooth Pairing/Connection
This process is required the first time you use the BKR-HF. After initial pairing,
the BKR-HF will automatically reconnect with the paired phone upon entering the
vehicle.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition to “ON”.
2. The Red LED inside module will begin to flash
3. Access your Smartphone Bluetooth menu settings, and search (scan)
for devices.
4. Select the G2 and click “Connect”
Note: Supports multiple phones but connects to only one phone at a time.
Warning! Caller ID and text display are not possible in AUX mode. Operating
Bluetooth device is by pressing the control button and your Voice Recognition
application. Use the Becker radio volume button to control playback level.
Bluetooth Operation
1. Set the radio to AUX mode
2. Adjust the Radio Volume
Music Commands
To
Proceed this way
Pause a Song
Press and release button
Resume Play
Press and release button
Skip to next song
Press button twice
Skip to Previous Song
Press button three times
Activate Aux input*
Press button four times
Activate Voice Control
Press/hold button for 2 seconds
Switch from Aux to Streaming Audio
Press and release button
Phone Commands
To
Proceed this way
Answer call
Press and release button
End call
Press and release button
Reject incoming call
Press button twice (call goes to VM)
Cancel outgoing call
Press button twice
Activate Voice Control
Press/hold button for 2 seconds
Notes:
1. If playback is distorted, adjust volume on Bluetooth device.
2. To reset Module press and Hold button for 5 seconds (this will not
un-pair phone or erase stored phones)
3. On incoming calls, ring tone will play on car speakers
4. Bluetooth range is approximately 30 ft. make sure device is within
range of receiver

5. Voice command compatible with Apple (Siri), Android (Google Now),
Blackberry (Assistant)
6. *Audio controls not applicable in Aux mode. Use the Aux device built-in
control for music selection and controls.
If successful go ahead and Reinstall the Radio
Congratulations, you’ve just updated your vehicle to support new technology
while preserving the original radio and dash components.
Enjoy!
Bluetooth Adapter Comparison Chart:
Feature
BLU-BKR
A2D-BKR
BT45-BKR
A2DIY-BKR
BKR-HF
CD Changer Retention
x
x
x
x
x
3.5mm AUX input
x
x
x
✓
✓
USB Charging Port
x
x
x
✓**
✓
Mute Audio System
✓*
✓*
✓
✓*
✓*
Hands-Free Profile
x
x
✓
✓
✓
Streaming Audio
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Control button
x
x
✓
✓
✓
Plug-n-play
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
* Radio must be in “AUX” Mode
** Optional
Optional visor mount microphone kit
If you’ve installed or plan to install one of our “HF” (Hands-Free) kits, be aware
the microphone is built into the push-control button (See Fig. 18) which means it
must be mounted or installed in an area where it can be accessible to the driver
which may work in some vehicle but may not be optimum for issuing voice
commands or holding Bluetooth conversations in others.
Fig. 22
Due to many customer request, we are not offering the G2-HF kit which allows
for more installation flexibility by allowing control button to remain on the dash
or within drivers reach and separate clip-on type microphone which would
ideally mount to visor (See Fig. 22) from which driver can issue voice
commands, hold Bluetooth conversations while also keeping eyes on the road.
Package contents:
Microphone with visor clip on 10ft. cable x 1
Push-to-talk button (green) x 1
Splitter harness x 1

Fig. 23
Installation:
1. Use clip to Install microphone to visor or location of choice and route
cable down pillar, under dashboard toward Bluetooth module location
2. Connect microphone right angle plug (See Fig. 24) to splitter harness
“Mic input” jack (See Fig. 24) –indicated with arrow.
Fig. 24
3. Connect push-to talk button (blue or green phone) to splitter “Control
button” jack as seen in Fig. 20 (smaller jack)
4. Connect splitter harness male plug to module “Mic” input (blue) as
seen in Fig. 25
Fig. 25
Warning: If clicking sound or no audio during playback, reverse connections
to splitter harness.
Please also note, it is possible to connect original control button (blue
phone symbol) or control button (green phone symbol) included in G2-HF kit
to splitter harness. When G2-HF kit is purchased along with Bluetooth
kit “HF”, the blue button control button is not included.

Optional 3.5-USB adapter
Purchase optional 3.5-USB cable to extend module USB and 3.5mm ports to
a more convenient location on dashboard etc. This optional adapter kit
serves the same purpose of the optional USB kit, but has both USB and AUX
in one convenient location.
Frequent asked questions
1. My vehicle has a CD Changer. Does it require disconnecting?
YES; CD Changer must be disconnected
2. Does the BKR-HF work on all Becker Radios?
NO; the BKR-HF works only on Becker radios with “AUX” input capabilities. *CR-
210, CDR-210, PCM1 etc. with CD Changer requires the BKRCD-HF
3. Can I control my Smartphone music from the radio buttons?
NO; you must continue to use Phone built-in controls or control button and/or
voice commands to operate the device.
4. How to I reset the Module?
Press and hold the control button for 5 seconds then release.
5. How can I play a non-Bluetooth device (e.g. MP3 Player, Satellite Radio etc.)
if the BKR-HF connects to the Radio AUX port?
The BKR-HF includes a 3.5mm input jack for users to connect and play any audio
device with a 3.5mm output. Press control button 4 times to activate AUX input
6. Where is the best place to install the control button/mic?
We found that having the control button/mic mounted higher on the dash worked
best, but the user is left to find best location.
7. Will the stereo mute when I receive or make a phone call?
This system will not mute the stereo unless the radio is in “AUX” mode (Bluetooth
mode). If you are in Radio Mode (AM/FM) and a call comes in, the radio will not
mute. In addition, you must switch radio to “AUX” (Bluetooth Mode)
8. My second phone can’t pair or locate the Bluetooth device?
In order to pair another phone make sure no other phone is currently paired.
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Porsche, Becker or Apple
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
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