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Kenwood KDC-448U Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Display settings Selecting display type Selecting text display Information display setting Illumination color selection Display & Illumination setting KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U General operation Adjusting the Clock Adjusting the Date Dual clock display Clock & Date display type setting Auxiliary input display setting...

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting Guide

    HD Radio™ tuner control Basic Operation Station preset memory Preset tuning Auto memory Seek mode setting iTunes tagging Direct access tuning HD Radio setting Satellite radio tuner (Optional accessory) control Basic operation Category and Channel search Channel preset memory Preset tuning Channel scan Direct access tuning Seek mode setting...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    • If you 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.
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  • Page 6: Component Names

    KDC-X595 KDC-448U [iPod] button o [LOG] button q [DISP] button ] button KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Function setting Function setting operation Preferences of this unit can be set in the Function setting mode. For detailed setting procedure and items, refer to the explanation for each source function.

  • Page 7: Audio Adjustments

    Audio adjustments Audio control You can adjust following Audio Control items; Display Audio item “SubWoofer Level” Subwoofer level “Bass Boost” Bass Boost “System Q” Preset Equalizer curve “Bass Adjust” “Bass Center FRQ” Bass Center Frequency* “Bass Level” Bass level “Bass Q Factor” Bass Q Factor* “Bass EXT”...

  • Page 8: Audio Preset Memory

    “Bass Center FRQ”, “Bass Level”, “Bass Q Factor”, “Bass EXT”, “Middle Center FRQ”, “Middle Level”, “Middle Q Factor”, “Treble Center FRQ”, “Treble Level”, “SubWoofer Level”, “HPF Front”, “HPF Rear”, “LPF SubWoofer”, “SubWoofer Phase” KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Audio preset recall Recalling the sound setup registered by preset Memory> (page Select the source Press the [SRC] button.

  • Page 9: Ipod Control Operation

    iPod control operation For basic operation to playback iPod contents, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Music search Searching for the song you want to play. Enter Music search mode Press the [ ] button. “MUSICSEARCH” is displayed. Search for music Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob.

  • Page 10: Related Search

    • When the music being played has no information on browsing items or no music was found, “Not Found” is displayed. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Direct search Searching for music by selecting a browse item and an alphabetic character(s). Enter Search select mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 11: Skip Search Ratio Setting

    Skip search The number of songs to be skipped is determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list which is selected. Enter Music search mode Press the [ ] button. “MUSICSEARCH” is displayed. Enter Search select mode Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 12: Play Mode

    Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Registering a song in the playlist You can register your favorite songs to make a playlist. You can register up to ten songs in the playlist.

  • Page 13: Playing The Playlist

    Playing the playlist Enter Search select mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Select Recall playlist mode Turn the Control knob to select “Recall My Playlist”, and then press the Control knob. Play a song in the playlist Turn the Control knob to select the song you want to play, and then press the Control knob.

  • Page 14: Music Disc/Audio File (Cd Or Usb) Operation

    Cancel the Music Search Press the [ ] button. mode KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Music Editor media Skip search The number of songs to be skipped is determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list which is selected.

  • Page 15: Play Mode

    Play mode You can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. Select CD/ USB source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “CD” or “USB” display. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the Play function mode Turn the Control knob to select “Play Mode”, and then press the Control knob.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation Of Disc Changer (Optional)

    Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc search Push the Control knob towards up or down. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Function of disc changers with remote control Direct search in Disc changer (Optional) Searching the disc or music by entering the disc or music number.
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  • Page 18: Tuner Operation

    Control knob. When 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations that can be received are put in the memory, auto memory entry closes. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Seek mode setting Selects the tuning mode of the radio. Select Tuner source Press the [SRC] button.

  • Page 19: Tuner Setting

    Tuner setting Sets the tuner items. Select Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “TUNER” display. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the Setting mode Turn the Control knob to select “Settings”, and then press the Control knob.

  • Page 20: Pty (Program Type)

    • When the selected Program Type is not found, “No PTY” is displayed. Select another Program Type. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Presetting the Program Type “Soft”...
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  • Page 22: Log Memory

    Stations are logged after 2 minutes of reception. This timing can be changed. Refer to time setting> (page 24). KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Log memory item lock Locks Log memory items to avoid them being deleted. Display the Log memory list Press the [LOG] button.

  • Page 23: Deleting A Log Memory Item

    Deleting a Log memory item Deletes Log memory items. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the Log delete mode The item can be selected and determined as follows. “Settings” > “Log” > “Log Delete”...

  • Page 24: Tuner Log Memory Time Setting

    Turn the Control knob to select time (“10SEC”, “30SEC”, “1MIN”, “2MIN”, or “5MIN”), and then press the Control knob. Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U...
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  • Page 26: Display Settings

    Turn the Control knob to select Display type, and then press the Control knob. Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Selecting text display Changes displayed information on each of the following sources: In Tuner source Information Frequency &...
  • Page 27 In Audio file/ iPod source Information Song Title* Album name* Artist name* Title & Artist name** Album & Artist name Folder name File name Play time Spectrum analyzer & Clock Date Blank *Dispaly type A only **Dispaly type B only In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name...

  • Page 28: Information Display Setting

    The previous item is displayed. Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Illumination color selection Selecting the Illumination Color of the panel. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

  • Page 29: Display & Illumination Setting

    Display & Illumination setting Sets the display and illumination. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select Display & Illumination setting mode The item can be selected and determined as follows. “Settings” > “DISP&ILLUMI” To select the item, turn the Control knob.

  • Page 30: General Operation

    ⁄ • For adjustment during summer time, refer to <Clock & Date display type setting> (page KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Adjusting the Date Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the Date Adjust mode The item can be selected and determined as follows.

  • Page 31: Dual Clock Display

    Dual clock display Sets time for two different cities. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the City Select mode The item can be selected and determined as follows. “Settings” > “Clock&Date” > To select the item, turn the Control knob.

  • Page 32: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    Select “AUX”, “DVD”, “PORTABLE”, “GAME”, “VIDEO”, or “TV”. Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Function of KDC-X595, KDC-448U Muting the audio upon reception of phone call The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

  • Page 33: Initial Setting

    Selecting “YES” and then pressing Control knob starts upgrading the firmware. For how to update the firmware, access our web site. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Set the Initial setting item Turn the Control knob to select desired value, and then press the Control knob.

  • Page 34: Demonstration Mode Setting

    Turn the Control knob to select “DEMO Mode”, and then press the Control knob. Set the Demonstration mode Turn the Control knob to select desired value (“ON” or “OFF”), and then press the Control knob. Exit Function setting mode. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U...
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  • Page 36: Operation Of Hands-Free Phoning

    • For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see <About the Cell-phone> (page 65). KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Function of KDC-X895, KDC-BT848U Registering cell-phone Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 37: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call Answering a phone call KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the Control knob. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Insering a CD. - Connecting a USB device. • The name of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in the Phone Book.

  • Page 38: Dialing A Number

    Push the Control knob towards left. ⁄ • You can input a maximum of 32 (KCA-BT300/BT200)/ 25 (KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U) digits. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Calling a number in the call log Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 39: Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)

    Speed dialing (Preset dial) Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the [LOG] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Select the Preset dial mode Turn the Control knob to select “Preset Call”, and then press the Control knob.

  • Page 40: During A Call

    Operate your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode. Adjusting the voice volume during a call Turn the Control knob. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Call waiting Answering another incoming call with the current call suspended...

  • Page 41: Clearing The Disconnection Message

    Clearing the Disconnection message KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the [LOG] button for at least 1 second. “HF Disconnect” disappears. Making a voice dialing call Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 42: Displays Of Phone Number Type (Category)

    Operation of hands-free phoning Displays of phone number type (category) The category items in the Phone Book are displayed as follows: Display Information General “General” / Home “Home” / Office “Office” / Mobile “Mobile” / “Other” / Other KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U...
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  • Page 44: Bluetooth Audio Operation

    <Registering Bluetooth device> (page • You need to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to connect. Refer to <Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect> (page KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Basic operation Selecting Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. 46).
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  • Page 46: Bluetooth Setup

    Turn on the this unit. Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P1”, “KCA-BT300”, or “KCA-BT200” from the list of connected units. Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in <Registering PIN Code>...

  • Page 47: Registering Special Bluetooth Device

    (pairing). Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the [LOG] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

  • Page 48: Downloading The Phone Book

    • To cancel downloading of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect When two or more Bluetooth devices have already been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth device you wish to use.

  • Page 49: Deleting A Registered Bluetooth Device

    You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the [LOG] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

  • Page 50: Adding A Voice Dialing Command

    • If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. (Refer to <Troubleshooting guide> (page KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Pressing the Control knob allows you to retry voice input. Selecting “Check” (Play) Press the Control knob. Play the registered voice and return to step 2.

  • Page 51: Setting A Voice Command For Category

    (type) for voice calling. Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the [LOG] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

  • Page 52: Bluetooth Detail Setting

    You can output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in. “ON” : Beep is heard. “OFF” : Beep is canceled. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U “MIC Gain” Adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Adjust the voice of caller.

  • Page 53: Sms (Short Message Service)

    Displaying the SMS Enter Bluetooth mode KDC-X895 KDC-BT848U Press the [ ] button. KDC-X595 KDC-448U Press the [LOG] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Select SMS inbox display mode Turn the Control knob to select “SMS Inbox”, and then press the Control knob.

  • Page 54: Station Preset Memory

    (page 56). • During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator lights KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Station preset memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left.

  • Page 55: Preset Tuning

    Preset tuning Recalling the stations in the memory. Enter Preset memory mode Press the [PRESET] button. “Preset List” is displayed. Select the number you want to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob to select recall number (“1” – “6”), and then press the Control knob. Cancelling Preset tuning Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 56: Itunes Tagging

    Control knob. Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Function of KTC-HR300 iTunes tagging By using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can tag your music. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local HD Radio station, you only have to press the Control knob.
  • Page 57 Function of KTC-HR300 with remote control Direct access tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Enter Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. “– – – –” is displayed. Select Tuning item Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.
  • Page 58 Push the Control knob towards down. Each time you push the knob, the preset band alternates between the SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Category and Channel search Selecting the channel and category you want to receive.

  • Page 59: Channel Preset Memory

    Channel preset memory Putting the channel in the memory. Select the channel to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left. Enter Preset memory mode Press the [PRESET] button. Select a number and store it in the memory Turn the Control knob to select memory number, and then press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.

  • Page 60: Channel Scan

    Release it when the channel you want to listen to is received Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U Function of remote control Direct access tuning Entering the channel and tuning. Enter Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.
  • Page 61 Seek mode setting Selects the tuning mode of the radio. Select Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SIRIUS” or “XM” display. Enter Function setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the Seek mode The item can be selected and determined as follows.

  • Page 62: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    – poles aligned properly, CR2025 following the illustration Pull out (+side) inside the case. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U General control • Volume control: [VOL] • Source selection: [SRC] • Volume reduction: [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.
  • Page 63 In Satellite radio tuner source • Band selection: [FM] • Channel selection: [4]/[¢] • Recall preset channels: [1] — [6] Hands-free phone control Making a call • Enter Bluetooth mode: [ ] • Select a dialing method: [5]/[∞] ➜ [ENT] •...

  • Page 64: About Usb Device

    In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” displayed on iPod. for further details.
  • Page 65 About “KENWOOD Music Editor” • This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” or later. • When you use the audio file with database information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1”, you can search a file by title, album or artist name using the <Music search>...
  • Page 66  Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling discs> (page  The recording condition is bad.  Record the media again or use another media. KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-X595/ KDC-448U The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC Error: is not set to...
  • Page 67 No Music Data/Error 15: • The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. • Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. ...
  • Page 68 Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (CD) KDC-X895/ KDC-X595 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-BT848U/ KDC-448U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Bluetooth section (KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U) Version : Bluetooth Ver.

  • Page 69: Auxiliary Input

    : 10 kΩ General Operating voltage KDC-X895/ KDC-BT848U : 14.4 V (10.5 – 16V allowable) KDC-X595/ KDC-448U : 14.4 V (11 – 16V allowable) Maximum Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 160 mm...
  • Page 71 • 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. • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

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