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libFLAC Copyright (C) 2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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• Android is trademark of Google Inc. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE Warning Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. BASICS GETTING STARTED Caution Volume setting: RADIO • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. •...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) Volume knob Remote sensor (Do not (turn/press) Display window expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button Attach Detach How to reset How to replace the battery Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
GETTING STARTED Set the initial settings Press repeatedly to enter STANDBY. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Press and hold to exit.
F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ CLOCK Supported band: FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM/ SW1/ SW2 CLOCK DISPLAY ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ;...
RADIO Other settings CLOCK Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Data System Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then station time. ; OFF: Cancels. press the knob. * Only for AM/ SW1/ SW2 source.
USB / iPod / ANDROID Start playback The source changes automatically and playback starts. USB input terminal On the faceplate On the remote control Playback / pause Press Press CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) Reverse / Fast-forward * Press and hold S / T. Press and hold S / ...
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USB / iPod / ANDROID When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is Direct Music Search (using RC-406) shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version Press DIRECT.
Pandora® Preparation: Create and save a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device Press and hold the volume knob. (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then •...
– Bluetooth function of the connected devcie is turned on. Adjust the microphone – [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 14) angle – KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application is installed on the Android device. Secure using cord clamps (not supplied) if necessary.
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BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone Improve the voice quality While talking on the phone... Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated.
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BLUETOOTH® Make the settings for receiving a call Press to enter Bluetooth mode. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is Make a call selected or activated. Press and hold to exit.
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BLUETOOTH® Delete a contact NUMBER DIAL 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Press S / T to move the entry position. Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY], then press the knob. Repeat steps until you finish entering the phone Turn the volume knob to select a contact.
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BLUETOOTH® Other settings Bluetooth test mode Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. You can check the connectivity of the supported Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. profile between the Bluetooth device and the Repeat step until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated unit.
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BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Audio Internet radio via Bluetooth Listen to Pandora Preparation: Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]. ( 4) You can listen to Pandora on your smart phone (Android OS) through Bluetooth on this unit. Open the Pandora application on your device. Connect your Bluetooth audio player via Audio player via Bluetooth Bluetooth connection.
AUDIO SETTINGS Preparation: While listening to any source... Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4) Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob. Start listening Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the Connect a portable audio player (commercially knob.
DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. PRESET EQ DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ NATURAL/ Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use knob.
KENWOOD Music Control. to connect to this unit. • When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or • This unit may not work with some Bluetooth devices. • Signal conditions vary, depending on the surroundings.
( 18) Elapsed playing time is not This is caused by how the files are recorded. correct. • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed Cannot playback at [BROWSE MODE]. on the Android device. ( 8) Correct characters are not This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth Phone sound quality Playback is intermittent or Turn off the power saving mode on the Android is poor. device. sound skips. device. • Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal •...
SPECIFICATIONS FM Frequency Range 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) Version Bluetooth Ver.2.1+EDR / Bluetooth 3.0 Channel Space Selection 50 kHz Frequency Range 2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) Output Power +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE) Power Class 2 Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) Maximum Communication Range...
Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. Do the required wiring. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the ( 23) car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. To front speaker (left) White/Black Gray Brown To connect the Kenwood navigation system, To front speaker (right) Gray/Black (Mute control wire) refer your navigation manual...