Kenwood KDC-BT838U - Radio / CD User manual

KDC-BT838U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain
the best
performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service
on the product.
Model
KDC-BT838U Serial number _
US Residence Only
©864-4159-00/00 (KW)

Contents
Before use 3Audio Adjustments
20
~ • Read through this page first for the setting of each
function.
Display Settings 9
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
About Display Type
Text Display Selection
Music disc/Audio file Operation 12
Music Select
Direct Music Search
Direct Disc
Search
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Tuner Operation 13
Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Basic Operation
General functions
Tuner functions
Disc &Audio file play functions
Function Control
Operation
of hands-free phoning
4
6
14
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Audio Preset
Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Bluetooth Setup 23
Registering Bluetooth device
Registering Special Bluetooth device
Registering
PIN Code
Downloading the Phone Book
Selecting
the Bluetooth device You Wish to
Connect
Deleting aRegistered Bluetooth device
Displaying
the Firmware Version
Adding avoice dialing
command
Setting aVoice Command for Category
Downloading the
SMS
SMS (Short Message Service)
Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 28
Basic Operation
Category and Channel
Search
Direct Access Tuning
Preset
Memory
Preset Tuning
Basic Operations of remote control 30
Accessories/Installation Procedure 35
Connecting Wires toTerminals
36
Installation/Removing the Unit 37
Troubleshooting Guide 39
Specifications 42
Before Use
Receiving acall
During acall
Call waiting
Other functions
Making acall
Dial a
number
Speed dialing (Preset dial)
Calling a
number in the Phone Book
Calling a
number in the call log
Make a voice dialing call
Registering
to the Preset Dial Number List
Display
of phone number type (category)
Bluetooth Audio Operation
17
Appendix 32
Before Use
Basic Operation
Other Functions
Activating Security Code
Deactivating Security Code
Manual Clock Adjustment
Date Adjustment
Demonstration
mode setting
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iPod is atrademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the US.
and other countries.
The
"AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by
the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Kenwood Corporation
is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names
are those of their
respective owners.

Before use
AWARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• To prevent ashort circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 19).
How to reset your unit
•Ifthis unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer,
etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.
The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset
button is pressed.
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Reset button -ll~l' '~'-~~._====
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as asilicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with
acloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it
again with aclean soft dry cloth.
it
•Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate
with ahard cloth or
using avolatile liquid such
as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or
erases characters.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe
them with aclean soft dry cloth.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.
In such asituation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. Ifthe unit still does not
operate normally after awhile, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
•Ifyou experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
•When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
•Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be
displayed.
• In this document, the description indicator will light
means astatus is displayed. Refer to <About Display
Type> (page 10) for the details of the status display.
•The illustrations of the display, the function icon and
the panel appearing in this manual are examples
used to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some of the
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Handling CDs
•Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
•Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
•Do not use disc type accessories.
•Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
•When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
•Ifthe CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
•This unit can only play the CDs with R II D
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not'
have the mark.
• You cannot playa CD-R or CD-RW that has not been
finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your
CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-RlCD-
RW recorder instruction manual.)
English I3

Basic Operation
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", To prevenrdeterioration, do not tQuth theterminals of 'the
unit or faceplate with-your fingers. . .
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• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereotype and does not
have any resistance."
, The auxiliarylnput req~iJestl1e' setting madein"MENU">;
"Built· in AU.X"of <Function Control> (page 6):
SUbWOOf~'fQU~;~t·.·.~· ••. ·Q ':contrOI'kn~b
Switthesbetween ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF
(~SUBW6oFER OFF") each time pushing towarddown
for at least2seco'nds,
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. PowerlSource Select button"
,turn~on th~pow~r., '. . ... . ,
Whe~ .•. th<? powerIs()NI~er~~t a 'sgur2e',
SRCSelect mode ,,: Pressthe [SRClbu'ttoOe ..... en;
turrfthe Control knob Of push ittowardleftor right
To determine the selected sour~e;presstheControl
knob: . . . .. ..- .
SRCSelectmbde2; Pressing this'b~ttor:'lea~h time','
swft~hes',q .. ?ur~Ej:~t·' .
TUr'ler ("TUNE tuetoothaod
iP6drUSB~ortiPodtf.tD CCompact bisd, Auxiliaty
input
("AUX") , and Standby ("STANDBY")' .-,". , .
Press at least l.second'to turn bffthe pow~r. '.: ~
~.
,,Ttre SRCS~leCt mode can be se(.in/M~NQ1;>
... . <FJ..Jriction Contrbl> (page 6), .. ', . .
,'When
an optlonar' a~cessory'is cOllheeted, the source name
for each device appears;:" .. '
,
When con'necti9ri oftheiPod is recognized, 'the source
display changes from "LJSB",to "iPod":. _ ..
V~ltime control·OlAUD)
Turn the kn6o;to adjusfthevolume;:'
Attenuator (~[Ant
Tuming the volume downquickly~ ..
When the volume is reduced, the "An"indi,<;atQr .
fl;;lshes,

~, 0': Indicate~ the. button etc. to operate.
i:~lder$earch, <:) Cont~olknob"'·
Changes the folder containing theaudi9 file when
pushing toward up or.down,
Disc play ~ Disc slot
Starts playing when adisc is inserted.
When aCD
is inserted; the "IN" indicatoris ON.
(§2:
• 3 inch (0 cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an .
adaptertancausemalfunction; ...,. '
..
~[~]
.. P~~ t ~HtJ.;o file play functions
. Autom~tksearation:'\'\<
Search in order . lions inthe .
"
Preset 13): '
.. "Manual" ' . Normal rnanualtuning control>"
Manual
, Auto memory entry:' ~'[AUT~l);
Memorizes sixstati'ons with good reception
automatically when pressed for at least2
seconds.,' .
Tuning mode Display Operation
MENU Allows you to set up the environment.
DlSP Allows you to set up the display.
Function Control' ~ [FNCI
Pressing this button allowsyou to setvarious
functions using
the Control knob. Refr;r to <Function
Control> (page 6);
Category Function of setup item
Band $ele<:)CO"trolknob
Switches betwe'en FM1;FM2. andFM3~ach time'
pushing
towardup., .
SwitchesJdAM
when pushing toward down!
Tuni~g' g:control ~nOb .
Changes the frequency when pushingt()wardleft or
right.
€2 ..
•During r,eceptk:lnof ster~o stationsthe"Slj W:Ji¢atorjs 9N ....
TUnin~m()~~;$elect·'· ~[AUTOI
.. SwitcbesasfollbwSeachtimethis.bu1:ton is· pressed;
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"PresetstatiollS
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Function Control'
Functions in the table below can beset up by using Function Control;,
MENU "Security Set"!
lID
Sets/Resets security code.
ID
18
"Security Clear"
"SRC Select"
111"*/1/2"
0-
Sets the source selection method.
ID
33
0-
lIm
--
"iPod Mode"
"OFF" / "ON"*
When set to "ON'; allows you to select music in the manner
12
similar to that of the iPod.
"Device Regist"
11141 Register aBluetooth device (pairing).
ID
23
li141 Allow registration ofa special device that cannot be
ID
--
"SPCL DVC
23
Select"
registered normally.
"Phone
11,41 Select acell-phone subject to hands-free connection.
ID
25
Selection"
"Audio Selection"
liD Select the Bluetooth audio player to be connected.
25
"Device Delete"
11141 Cancel registration ofthe Bluetooth device.
ID
25
liM Display the status of the Bluetooth device.
--
"BT DVC Status"
-
33
"PIN Code Edit"
li141 Specify the PIN code required when registering this unit
ID
24
using the Bluetooth device.
"Auto Answer"
"OFF" / "0
S
"- "85"*
0
Answer a call automatically after lapse ofthe preset time
ID
33
-"99s"
interval for automatic answer.
"SP Select"
"Front"* / "F-R" /
0-
Specify the voice output speaker.
ID
33
"F-L'
"Call Beep"
"ON"* / "OFF"
0- Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in.
ID
33
li141 Display the firmware version and update the firmware.
ID
--
"BT F/W Update"
25
"Beep" "OFF" / "ON"*
0- Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
ID
"Clock Adjust"
li141 Sets the clock.
ID
19
.<'
,
li141 Sets the date.
--
"Date Adjust"
ID
19
"Date Mode"
7 types
liD Sets the date display mode.
ID
"Display" "OFF" / "ON"*
0-
Turns offthe display when no operation is performed.
33
"Dimmer"
"OFF"/"ON"*
0-
Dims the display part in conjunction with the light switch
ID
of the vehicle.
"ILM Dimmer"
"AUTO"*/"MNAL1"/0-
Sets whether the key illumination is dimmed in conjunction
ID
34
"MNALY /"OFF"
with the light switch ofthe vehicle or it is dimmed
constantly.
"ILM Effect"
"OFF" / "ON" *
0-
Sets whether the key illumination brightness is changed in
ID
conjunction with the key operation.
"ILM MSC SYNC" "OFF"* /"ON"
0
Sets whether the key illumination brightness is changed in
conjunction with the sound volume.
"AMP" "OFF"/"ON"*
0-
Turns on/offthe built-in amplifier.
ID
34
0-
eEm
--
"ZoneY "Rea r" */ "Front"
Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual
34
Zone function is turned on.
"Supreme"
"OFF" / "ON"*
0-
Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.
ED
34
"CRSC" "OFF" / "ON"*
0-
Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is
liD
poor.
"Receive Mode"
"Auto"* / "Digital" /
liM Sets the receive mode of HD Radio.
GImI
34
"Analog"
"ESN="
Displays the Electronic Serial Number of satellite radio.
eJ
"Name Set"
liM. Sets the station name (SNPS)/ disc name (DNPS)/ AUX name.
D9
"Scroll" "Auto"* / "Manual"
0-
Specifies whether the text is scrolled automatically.
"Built in AUX"
"OFF"* / "ON"
0
Sets whether to display AUX during source selection.
ID
"CD Read"
111"*/1/2"
0
Sets the CD read mode.
ID
34
--
"Audio Preset"
11M
Presets the setting value ofthe audio control. The preset
[§§]
22
value is retained after resetting.
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"DEMO Mode"
"OFF" / "ON"*
Specifies whether to enable demonstration.
DISP > TYPE
AI B/ c/ D/ E/ F/ G
Sets the display pattern.
--
Sets the Type Espectrum analyzer display.
..
~
> GRAPH
Spectrum Analyzer
1-2
> SIDE
Text icon/ Source
Sets the Type A side icon display.
e
icon
e0.
10
> TEXT
Sets the text display.
CDO
BT > V-REC
Make avoice dialing call.
..
16
--
> VOICE>
Register a name tag for voice recognition.
..
26
NAME
--
> VOICE> TYPE
Register atype (category) voice tag for voice recognition.
..
26
E)I
27 > SMS > SMSDL
Download ashort message.
E)I 27 > SMS > INBOX
Display the received short message.
--
P.MEM
Presets astation.
E)I
13,29
--
When set to "ON~ plays the intro of the music in the folder
1m
SCAN*l "ON"/-
successively.
--
When set to "ON'; plays the music in the folder randomly.
ED
RDM
"ON"/-
--
ED
FiREP
"ON"/-
When set to "ON'; plays the music repeatedly.
--
When set to "ON'; plays the music in the folder repeatedly.
1m
FoREP
"ON"/-
--
When set to "ON", plays the intro of the music on the disc
ID
SCAN
"ON"/-
successively.
--
RDM
"ON"/-
When set to "ON", plays the music on the disc randomly.
ID
--
When set to "ON~ plays the music in the disc changer
Ell
M.RDM
"ON"/-
randomly.
When set to "ON'; plays the music repeatedly.
--
When set to "ON'; plays the music on the disc repeatedly.
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lnConditiorl'columh '. .... .
shOws the'conditiont9which the item' is displayed:
CID: Can be set in otherthah standby ~ate.
1mI: Can. be set in standby state.
ED: Can be set while Audiofile source of CD/USB/iPod.
1m: Can b~ set while Audio file source of CD/ USB
,(excluding iPod).
ID :Canbeset while
EII:Canbesetwhile Qis'cd1anger $bIJrq~;
DB: Can be ,,,+.-1, "·in,."TIt,,,o,
liB: Can beset during '.
G!l3: Can be set'while accessing AUX squrce.
t::ImI; Can be setwhiie HD Radio source. '.
EI: Can be set during Satellite radio source.
lIm: Can be set only during playback of the' iPad SOUrce;
(USB source used when the iPod is connected)
m:m: Can pe set for sources other thanth~ standby
.sourse by setting
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.. : Can. be set"";hilea cell"phqneis c9flnected.,' ,

Function Control
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Display Settings
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching atitle to a Station or CD.
1Receive/play the station/disc you want to
attach a title to
2Select Name set mode item during Menu
mode
Select the "Name Set" display.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
3Enter Name set mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
Push the Control knob towards right
or left.
----'------
Press the Control knob.
----_-<..!.-_-
Turn the Control knob or push it
towards up or down.
* Each time you press the knob, the character type
alternates between
the types shown in the table below.
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
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Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selects the display below when changing to
Auxiliary input source.
1Select Auxiliary input display setting item
during
Menu mode (In AUX mode)
Select the "Name Set" display.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
2Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is
displayed.
3Select the Auxiliary input display
Turn the Control knob or push
it towards up or
down.
"AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV"
4Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [FNC] button.
@2
•When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that
time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting
mode closes.
•The Auxiliary
input display can be set only when the
built-in auxiliary
input or the auxiliary input of optional
KCA-SnOA
is used. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is
displayed by default.
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5Exit Menu mode
Press the [FNC] button.
~
~
• A title cannot be attached to Audio file media.
•When operation stops for 10 seconds
the name at that
time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.
Memory numbers
-FM/AM: 30 stations
-Internal
CD player: 10 discs
-External
CD changer/ player: Varies according to the
CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player
manual.
•Change the title
of station/CD by the same operation
used
to name it.
English I9

Display Settings
About DisplayType Text Display Selection
Changing the text display.
In Tunersource
"TYPE [B]"
-----
"TYPE [C]"
~l= •. ==~~===:J
Station name
Frequency
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Clock
Date
Blank "Blank"
In CD &Externaldisc source
"TYPE [OJ"
• CD Text display part
oStatus display
@Icon display part
@Spectrum Analyzer display
®Clock display
®Display (varied depending on the source)
"Blank"
"Blank"
Play time & Music number
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Clock
Date
Blank
File name
Disc title "Disc Title"
------------
Track title "Track Title"
--,------'---'--:-,,---,---,--------
Play time & Track number "P- Time"
----!._----------
Disc name "DNPS"
--,---------,.--,--------
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock"
-7
CI
'-oc-,--k---'--------- "Clock"
-----
Date
Blank
Music title & Artist name
Folder name
Album name & Artist name
]
]
]
®"
~
~
"TYPE [G]"
"TYPE [F]"
"TYPE [E]"
Standby
Clock
Date
Blank
"Blank"
In Auxiliaryinputsource
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Auxiliary input name "Source Name"
-~'---"-----,.---=---,-------
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock"
-'-------'---------
Clock "Clock"
------------
Date "Date"
-::-:---,------------
Blank "Blank"
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"Blank"
"Blank"
1EnterText Display Selection mode (In Display
Type AI 81 CI 01 F)
Select "DISP" > "TEXT'~
For how to select Function Control item, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
2Select the text display part (DisplayType AI 81
CI 0only)
Push the Control knob towards up or down.
The selected text display part blinks.
3Select the text
Turn the Control knob or push it towards left
or right.
4Exit Text Display Selection mode
Press the Control knob.
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"Date"
-'--'------------
"Date"
..:..::..:-=--------------
In SIRIUS/SATsource (Optional)
Channel Name "Channel Name"
..::.:.:.:~.:...:..:::~--------
Music Title "Song Title"
---=--'--'--'--'----------
Artist Name "Artist Name"
------------
Composer name "Composer Name"
--'----"-'-'-'----'----------
Category Name "Category Name"
-=..:.=..t....:.:..:....:.....: _
Label Name "Label Name"
------------
Comment "Comment"
--=~::.:.:..-_--------
Band & Channel Number "Channel Number"
------------
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock"
--"-C!.:...:loc":":k--'---~--'------------ "Clock"
-=..::..:::.-_---
Date
Blank
• If the selected display item does not have any
information, alternative information
is displayed.
•Some items cannot be selected depending
on the
display type and
row.
•When selecting "Folder Name"while playing with
iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently
selected browsing items.
Channel Name
Title
Name
Category Name
Band & Channel Number
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Clock
Date
Blank "Blank"
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Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source
Music Select
Selecting the music you want to listen to from the
device or media being played now.
1Enter Music Select mode
Turn the Control knob.
The music list is displayed.
2Search for music
Select
the category item using the Control
knob.
iPod source(l'iPod Mode: ON"}
Other source
Audio file
Function of remote control
Direct Music Search
Searchs the music by entering the track number.
1Enter the music number
Press the number buttonson the remote
control.
2Search the music
Press the [~] or [~] button.
Cancelling Direct MusicSearch
Press the [~II] button.
@2
•Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing
of iPod, "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play.
Function of disc changers with remote control
Direct Disc Search
Searchs the disc by entering the disc number.
Selection of item
Return to previous item
Return to first item
Internal CD source
or"
Movement between track
Selection of track
Return to first track
Push the Control knob towards left for at
least 1 second.
1Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
2Search the disc
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Cancelling Direct DiscSearch
Press the [~II] button.
@2
•Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing
of Random play or scan play.
The" .... "or "~" symbol shown beside the displayed
item indicates that the item
is preceded or followed
by another item.
Selecting amusic will play it from the beginning.
CancellingMusicSelect
Press the [FNC] button.
@2
•Music Select cannot be performed during Random play.
•
Set the iPod mode in "MENU" >"iPod Mode" of <Function
Control> (page
6).
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Basic Operation of Disc Changer
(Optional)
Selecting CD changer source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD Changer" display.
For how to select source item, refer to <Power/
Source Select
button> of <Basic Operation> (page
4).
Musicsearch
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
DiscSearch
Push the Control knob towards up or down.

Tuner Operation
Station Preset Memory
Putting astation in the memory.
1Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
2Enter Preset Memory mode
Select "P.MEM'~
For how to select Function Control item, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
3Select the number to put in the memory
Turn the Control knob.
4 Determine the number to put in the memory
Press the Control knob.
S Allow the determined number to take effect
Press the Control knob.
Cancelling the Preset Memory mode
Press the [FNC] button.
Preset Tuning
Recalling the stations in the memory_
1Enter Preset Tuning Select mode
Turn the Control knob.
Astation list is displayed.
2Selectadesired station in the memory
Turn the Control knob.
3Recall the station
Press the Control knob.
Cancelling Preset Tuning
Press the [FNC] button.
Function of remote control
Direct Access Tuning
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
"- - - -" is displayed.
2Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
Example:
Cancelling DirectAccess Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
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• You can enter the FM band frequency in steps of a
minimum of 0.1 MHz.
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Operation of hands-free phoning
Before Use
• For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the
hands-free function,
see <About the Cell-Phone>
(page
33).
• You need to register your cell-phone before using
it
with this unit. For more details, see <Registering
Bluetooth device> (page
23).
•Ifyou have registered two or more cell-phones,
you need
to select one of them. For more details,
see <Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to
Connect> (page 25).
• To use the Phone Book, it must be downloaded to
this unit in advance. For details, see <Downloading
the Phone Book> (page
24).
• "BT" indicator is lit when acell-phone is connected
to this unit.
Receiving acall
AnsweringaPhone Call
Press the [AUD] knob.
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•The following operations disconnect the line:
-Insert a
CD.
-Connect a USB device.
•The name
of the calling party is displayed if it has already
been registered
in the Phone Book.
Rejecting an Incoming Call
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1 second.
During acall
Disconnecting aCall
Press the [SRC] button.
Switching to the Private Mode
Press the Control knob.
Switches between Private talk ("PRVT") and Hands-
free talk each time this knob
is pressed.
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Depending on the type of your cell-phone, switching
to the private talk
mode may select the source that was
used before commencing the hands-free connection.
If this happens, the source cannot be switched back to
the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate
your cell-phone
to return to the hands-free talk mode.
Adjusting the Voice Volume during aCall
Turn the [AUD] knob.
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Call waiting
Answering AnotherIncoming Call with the
Current CaU Suspended
1 Press the [AUD] knob.
2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up
or down. Select the "Answer" display.
3 Press the [AUD] knob.
Answering another Incoming Call after
Terminating the Current Call
Press the [SRC] button.
Continuing the CurrentCall
1 Press the [AUD] knob.
2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up
or down. Select the "Reject" display.
3 Press the [AUD] knob.
Answering the Waiting Call after Terminating
the Current Call
Press the [An] button for at least 1 second.
Switching between the CurrentCall and Waiting
Call
Press the [AUD] knob.
Each pressing of this knob switches the calling
party.
Other functions
Clearing the Disconnection Message
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1 second.
"HF Disconnect"disappears.
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Press the [AUTO] button.
The number of items displayed is switched
between 1or 3each time this knob
is pressed.

Making acall
1Enter dialing method mode
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1second.
2Select a dialing method
Press the Control knob.
"DIAL" » "INITIAL" » "P-BOOK" » "OUT-CALL' » "IN-
CALL' » "MIS-CALL"
Methods of operations in the above modes are
described below.
3Exit the dialing method mode
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1second.
Dial a number
1Enter dialing method mode
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1second.
2Select the number dial mode
Press the Control knob.
Select the "DIAL" display.
3Enter a phone number
Press the number ([1] -[0]), #([FM]), *([AM]), or
+([~]) button on the remote controller.
4 Make acall
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
controller.
To erase the entered phone number digit by
digit:
Press the [~] button on the remote controller.
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• You can input max 32 digits.
Speed dialing (Preset dial)
1Enter dialing method mode
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1second.
2 Press the Control knob.
Select the "DIAL", "P-BOOK", "OUT-CALL', "IN-CALL'~ or
"MIS-CALL" display.
3Enter preset dial mode
Press the [FNC] button.
4Select the number you want to recall from the
memory
Turn the Control knob or push it towards left
or right.
5 Press the Control knob.
6 Press the [FNC] button.
7 Make acall
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
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• You need to register the preset dial number. (page' 6)
Calling a number in the Phone Book
1Enter dialing method mode
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1second.
2Select the Phone Book mode
Press the Control knob.
Select the "INITIAL' display, proceed to step 3.
Select the "P-BOOK" display, proceed to step 4.
3Select the initial to be searched for
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Move to the next character. Push the Control knob towards right
or left.
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Move to the next row. Push the Control knob towards up or
down.
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Determine the selected initial. Press the Control knob for at least 1
second.
4Select the name
5 Make acall
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
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•During search, anon-accent character such as "u" is
searched for instead of an accent character such as '\i".
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Operation of hands-free phoning
Calling a number in the call log
1Enter dialing method mode
Press the [ATT] button for at least 1second.
2Select the call log mode
Press the Control knob.
Select the "OUT-CALL" (outgoing call), "IN-CALL"
(incoming call), or "MIS-CALL" (missed call) display.
3Selecta name or phone number
Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or
down.
4Make acall
Press
the Control knob for at least 1second.
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.The outgoing call list and the incoming call list. and the
missed call list are the lists of calls originated from and
received at this unit. They
are not the ones stored in the
cell-phone memory.
Makeavoice dialing call
1Enter voice recognize mode
Select "BT" > "V-REC'~
For how to select Function Control item, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
"Ready" is displayed.
2Press the Control knob.
"PB Name?" is displayed.
When abeep
is heard, utter the name within 2
seconds.
3 "PN Type?" is displayed.
When abeep is heard, utter the category within 2
seconds.
4Make acall
Press
the Control knob for at least 1second.
•This step is the same as step 3 of the procedure in
<Calling a
number in the Phone Book>. You can make a
call or select acategory.
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• If your voice cannot be recognized. amessage is
displayed. Pressing the Control knob allows you to retry
voice input. (page 40)
•Both the name and category requires registration
of a
voice tag. (page
26)
•Audio sound is not output during voice recognize.
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Registering to the Preset Dial Number
List
1Enter the phone number you wish to register
Enter the phone number with reference to the
following:
Dial a
number/ Calling a number in the call log/
Calling anumber in the Phone Book
2Enter Preset Memory mode
Press the [FNC] button.
3Select the number to put in the memory
Turn
the Control knob or push it towards left
or right.
4Determine the number to put in the memory
Press
the Control knob for at least 1second.
Exit the Preset Memory mode
Press the [FNC] button.
Display of phone number type
(category)
The category items in the Phone Book are displayed
as follows:

Bluetooth Audio Operation
Before Use
• For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which
can be connected,
see <About the Bluetooth Audio
player> (page
33).
• You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player
before using it with this unit.
For more details, see
<Registering Bluetooth device> (page 23).
• You to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to
connect.
Refer to <Selecting the Bluetooth device
You Wish to Connect> (page 25).
Basic Operation
Selecting Bluetooth Audiosource
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "BT Audio" display.
For how to select source item, refer to <Power/
Source Select
button> of <Basic Operation> (page
4).
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
MusicSearch
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
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• All or some of the operations above cannot be
performed
if the Bluetooth audio player is not ready for
remote contol.
Switching between Bluetooth audio sources does
not start or stop playback automatically. Perform the
operation for starting or stopping playback.
Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or
reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the
main unit
of the audio player to connect Bluetooth.
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Other Functions
Activating Security Code
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• You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your
choice.
•The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make
anote
of the Security Code and treasure it up.
Select the Security Code
numbers
4Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
When "Re-Enter" is displayed, "SECURITY SET" is also
displayed.
5 Do the step 3through 4operation, and reenter
the Security Code.
"Approved" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
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•Ifyou enter the wrong Code in steps 3through 4, repeat
from step 3
6Exit Security Code mode
Press the [FNC] button.
Entering SecurityCode
The Security Code is required to use the audio unit
when the unit is first used after removed from the
battery power source or the Reset button is pressed.
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 3through 4operation, and enter
the Security Code.
"Approved" is displayed.
Now, you can use the unit.
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Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
Select the Secu rity Code
numbers
4 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
"Clear" is displayed.
The Security Code function deactivates.
5Exit Security Code mode
Press the [FNC] button.
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Enter acorrect security code.

Manual Clock Adjustment
1Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu
mode (In Standby mode)
Select the"Clock Adjust" display.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
2Enter Clock adjustment mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
The clock display blinks.
3Adjusting Clock
Push the Control knob towards right
or left.
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Turn the Control knob or push it
towards up or down.
4Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [FNC] button.
Date Adjustment
1Select Date Adjustment item during Menu
mode (In Standby mode)
Select the"Date Adjust"display.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
2Enter Date adjustment mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
The date display blinks.
3Adjusting Date
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Adjust each item Turn the Control knob or push it
towards up or down.
4Exit Date adjustment mode
Press the [FNC] button.
Demonstration mode setting
Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF.
1Select Demonstration item during Menu mode
Select the"DEMO Mode"display.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
2Set the Demonstration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2seconds.
Pressing this button for 2seconds or longer toggles
the setting between"ON" and
"OFF".
3Exit Demonstration mode
Press the [FNC] button.
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Audio Adjustments
Audio Control
You can adjust following Audio Control items;
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Balance "BALANCE" Left 15 - Right 15
Fader "FADER" Rear 15 - Front 15
Exit Audio (ontrol mode (Volume control mode)
* Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the
memory
per source.
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• "USER": The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle
level, and Treble level are recalled automatically.
1Select the source to adjust
For how to select source item, refer to <Power/
Source Select
button> of <Basic Operation> (page
4).
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] knob.
3Select the Audio item to adjust
Press the [AUD] knob.
4Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
SExit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [~]
and [AD] button.
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Audio Setup
You can set Sound system I such as follows;
Rear High Pass Filter "HPF-R"
Low Pass Filter "LPF"
Subwoofer Phase "SW PHASE"
Volume offset "VOL-OFFSET"
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Loudness "LOUD"
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•Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as adifference
from the
basic volume.
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Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during
low volume.
(Only the low tone is compensated for
when the tuner is selected as a source.)
• Dual Zone System
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output
Front channel and Rear channel separately.
- Set up the channel of sub source by "Zone2" of
<Function Control> (page 6).
- Select Main source by [SRC] button.
-Adjust the volume ofFront channel
by [AUD] knob.
-Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control>
(page 20) or [.a.]/[T] button on the remote control
(page 30).
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
1Select the source to adjust
For how to select source item, refer to <Power/
Source Select
button> of <Basic Operation> (page
4).
2Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1second.
3Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [AUD] knob.
4Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
SExit Audio Setup mode
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1second.