Kenwood a2d-knw User manual

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A2D-KNW
Bluetooth Audio Streaming Adapter
Installation Guide for Kenwood Radios with AUX Menu Option
Revised September 21, 2015

Introduction:
Introduction:Introduction:
Introduction:
They are thousands of Kenwood radios out there that do not have
Bluetooth and the A2D-KNW updates these radios to support a
wireless Bluetooth audio streamin connection from a Smartphone
or Tablet. Simply plu in this Adapter to the 13-way CD Chan er
port on the radio, pair up the Bluetooth Audio device and enjoy the
best sound possible on the car speakers! Connectin the A2D-KNW
requires disconnectin the CD Chan er and/or any other Kenwood
accessory.
Installation:
Installation:Installation:
Installation:
1. Remove the Kenwood Radio from the dash to ain access to
the connector
2. Disconnect any Kenwood accessory connected to the 13-way
DIN connector
3. Connect the 13-way plu from the adapter to the Radio (See.
Fi . 1)
Fi . 1
Fi . 1Fi . 1
Fi . 1
Aux2car 8-pin DIN
4. Secure adapter box with included wire ties and proceed to
next section.
Pairin :
Pairin :Pairin :
Pairin :
The pairin process varies from Phone to Phone but the basic steps
are the same. This process is done upon initial install and will not
have to be repeated
1. Go to Settin s, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth Settin s
Settin s, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth Settin sSettin s, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth Settin s
Settin s, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth Settin s
2. Select Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
Bluetooth and turn on.
3. Then select Bluetooth settin s
4. Tap Scan for devices
Scan for devicesScan for devices
Scan for devices .
5. Wait for the Bluetooth device name to appear and select it.
(See below)
Test Operation:
Test Operation:Test Operation:
Test Operation:
1. Turn the Radio “ON”
2. Press the "SRC" (Source) button Until "DISC" -- "AUX" is
displayed. On newer radios scroll throu h the "MENU" until
"Built-in Auxiliary Input Settin " is displayed and turn the
feature "ON".
3. Launch Smartphone streamin application.
4. Use the radio volume control button to set the playback level.
If distorted, lower the volume on phone or if inaudible, raise
volume on phone.

Warnin !
Warnin !Warnin !
Warnin !
Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from
the Radio. Use the smartphone built-in controls to access and
control the audio files.
5. If correct operation is confirmed o ahead and reinstall the
Radio.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
1. Does the A2D
Does the A2DDoes the A2D
Does the A2D-
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-KNW work on all Kenwood Radios
KNW work on all Kenwood RadiosKNW work on all Kenwood Radios
KNW work on all Kenwood Radios?
??
?
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; The A2D-KNW works on Kenwood Radios that support the
followin Kenwood Accessories: KCA-S210a or CA-C1AX.
2. Can I use the A2D
Can I use the A2DCan I use the A2D
Can I use the A2D-
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-KNW
KNW KNW
KNW for Bluetooth hands free callin ?
for Bluetooth hands free callin ?for Bluetooth hands free callin ?
for Bluetooth hands free callin ?
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; the A2D-KNW dos not support Hands-Fee Callin but does
support wireless Audio Streamin .
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