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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-X996/ KDC-BT952HD  Serial number                                    

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This HD Radio receiver enables:

KDC-X996
KDC-BT952HD

CD-RECEIVER

Quick Start Guide

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

Guide de démarrage rapide

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

Guía de inicio rápido

 B59-2088-00/00 (KW)

© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

Summary of Contents for KDC-BT952HD

Page 1: ...ovided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product Model KDC X996 KDC BT952HD Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www Kenwoodusa com This HD Radio receiver enables KDC X996 KDC BT952HD CD RECEIVER Quick Start Guide AMPLI TUNER LECTEUR DE CD Guide de démarrage rapide REP...

Page 2: ... To refer to Instruction manual a PC loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 or Mac OS X 10 4 or later is required in addition to Adobe Reader 7 1 or Adobe Acrobat 7 1 or later The Instruction manual is subject to change for modification of specifications and so forth Be sure to download the latest edition of the Instruction manual for reference 2 CAUTION t Keep battery out of reach of children a...

Page 3: ...s 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 a situation remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate If the unit still does not operate normally after a while consult your Kenwood dealer Notes t If you experience ...

Page 4: ...o select the item turn the VOL knob To determine the item press the VOL knob 3 Turn the VOL knob to select hour or minute and then press the VOL knob 4 Turn the VOL knob to adjust the hour and minute To determine the item press the VOL knob 5 Press the MENU button to finish the clock adjusting 6 Turn the VOL knob to select Date Adjust and then press the VOL knob 7 Turn the VOL knob to select month...

Page 5: ... CD Auxiliary Input AUX Standby STANDBY SiriusXM Volume Turn the VOL knob to adjust the sound volume USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected The CA U1EX MAX 500 mA or KCA iP102 optional accessories is recommended to connect a USB device or iPod Auxiliary input USB Terminal AUX A AUX VOL SRC Rear view Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be connected with a stereo mini plug 3 5 mm...

Page 6: ...he USB terminal When it is connected the source is switched automatically and playback starts Removing the USB device and iPod Select a source other than USB iPod and Pandora and the USB device or iPod can be removed safely Selecting an Audio file folder Press the DISP button for at least 1 second to select a next folder Selecting a Song Press the 4 or button to select a song Fast forwarding or fa...

Page 7: ...ss the MENU button for at least 1 second To cancel music search in audio files or iPod press the MENU button for at least 1 second and then press it again briefly Listening to Pandora Internet radio Connecting the iPhone to the USB terminal with the Pandora application running will switch the source automatically to start broadcasting from the registered station Selecting a Pandora source Press th...

Page 8: ...utton to select the station or channel you want to listen to SRC 4 MENU PRESET VOL Station Preset Memory 1 Press the 4 or button to select the station you want to memory 2 Press the PRESET button 3 Turn the VOL knob to select preset number FM 1 18 AM 1 6 and then press the VOL knob for at least 2 seconds Recalling the stations in the memory 1 Press the PRESET button 2 Turn the VOL knob to select r...

Page 9: ...Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device register the hands free unit pairing Select KENWOOD BT CD R 6P1 from the list of connected units 3 Input the PIN code 0000 in the Bluetooth device 4 By operating the Bluetooth device start hands free connection Calling a number in the Phone Book Dial the phone number in the phone book of your cell phone If the phone book has not been downloaded to...

Page 10: ... wire should be checked t If your car s ignition key switch does not have an ACC position connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key If you connect the ignition wires to a constant voltage power source as with battery wires the battery may die t If the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid wh...

Page 11: ...pers etc on the car are working properly t Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less t Reception may become poor if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna Bluetooth antenna unit For Good Reception To assure good reception note the following t Communicate with the cell phone within the line of sight distance of 10 m 30 ft The communication range becomes shorter depending o...

Page 12: ... when you do not use the USB cable The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle Red Ignition wire Yellow Battery wire Black Ground wire To car chassis Ignition key switch Car fuse box Main fuse ACC Car fuse box Battery Microphone Accessory5 Microphone input USB connector 0 8 m 2 7 ft To USB device t Speaker Impedance 4 8 Ω t USB termina...

Page 13: ...tenna control wire Orange White Dimmer control wire When using the optional power amplifier connect this wire to its power control terminal To car light control switch Depending on what antenna you are using connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film type or short pole type antenna Max 300mA 12V Brown Mute control wire...

Page 14: ... Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and release the two locks on the upper part of frame Lift up and pull the frame forward as shown in the figure Catch Lock Removal tool Accessory2 2 When the upper part of frame is removed remove the lower part of frame t The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner Removing the Unit 1 Remove the hard ru...

Page 15: ...d to this unit Made for t iPod touch 4th generation t iPod touch 3rd generation t iPod touch 2nd generation t iPod touch 1st generation t iPod classic t iPod with video t iPod nano 6th generation t iPod nano 5th generation t iPod nano 4th generation t iPod nano 3rd generation t iPod nano 2nd generation t iPod nano 1st generation t iPhone 4S t iPhone 4 t iPhone 3GS t iPhone 3G t iPhone For informat...

Page 16: ...een the equipment and receiver t Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected t Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help t POUBJOT 5SBOTNJUUFS PEVMF FCC ID RKXFC6000S t POUBJOT 5SBOTNJUUFS PEVMF IC 5119A FC6000S IC Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not ca...

Page 17: ...or used in the U S and countries around the world Used under license from Research In Motion Limited Note de IC Industrie Canada L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre l...

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Page 19: ...a com 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 K...

Page 20: ...setting Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Dual clock city setting Initial Settings Demonstration mode Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate Audio Adjustments 45 Audio Control Preset Equalizer curve Select Manual Equalizer Control Dual Zone System DSP Setup 49 Car Type Selection Speaker Setting X Over Setting Listening Position Selection Listening Position Fine Adjustments Channel Level Fine Adjustments...

Page 21: ...e unit still does not operate normally after a while consult your Kenwood dealer Notes 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 The Radio Data System feature won t work where the s...

Page 22: ...Turn the VOL knob to select YES and press the VOL knob Demonstration mode can also be cancelled in DEMO Mode of Menu List mode Refer to Demonstration mode Setting page 43 Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by pressing the SRC button When the power is ON select a source SRC Select mode 1 Pressing the SRC button each time switches between sources SiriusXM SiriusXM HD Radio H...

Page 23: ...M Songs PRGM KCA iP102 optional accessory is required to connect an iPod Play Mode You can select a Play Mode such as Random play and Repeat play 1 Select iPod source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the MENU button 3 Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select Play Mode 4 Select the Play Mode Turn the VOL knob Display Overview APP iPod Mode When set to ON allows you to op...

Page 24: ...o select a song Cancelling the Direct Search Press the DISP button for at least 1 second Characters that can be entered are alphabetical characters A to Z numerical characters 0 to 9 and indicates characters other than alphabetical and numerical characters You cannot enter any more characters when entering in the first character position If the first character string begins with an article a an or...

Page 25: ...red item is displayed Select Skip Search 5 Search for item Operation type Operation Move between items Turn the VOL knob Select an item Press the VOL knob Skip Search Press the PRESET or button Keep pressing the button for 1 second or longer skips songs at 10 irrespective of the setting Sets the ratio of skip performed Press the 4 or button Return to previous item Press the MENU button After this ...

Page 26: ... desired item is displayed 5 Exit Menu List mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second and then press it again briefly Bookmark Registration You can register the current song information or artist information in Bookmark 1 Select Pandora source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the MENU button 3 Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select Bookmarks Bookmark Song to re...

Page 27: ...de Press the MENU button for at least 1 second and then press it again briefly When you search a song in the File Search mode the unit memorizes the position of the song being played after the search To set a different Menu item after searching a song press the MENU button for at least 1 second to move to the first hierarchy Play Mode You can select a Play Mode such as Random play and Repeat play ...

Page 28: ...the setting Sets the ratio of skip performed Press the 4 or button Return to previous item Press the MENU button After this step see step 4 of File Search page 17 to select a song Cancelling the Skip Search Press the DISP button for at least 1 second This operation is effective only for the files registered in the database created with KENWOOD Music Editor Set the ratio with Skip Search in USB Set...

Page 29: ...on Basic operations Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button Push the faceplate on the left side and return it to its former position Disc play A disc inserted When inserted the source is switched automatically and a song is starts playing When a CD is inserted the CD IN indicator is ON Select CD source Press the SRC button Select the CD display SRC Select mode 2 Press the SRC button and t...

Page 30: ...alling the stations in the memory 1 Select the radio band 2 Enter the Preset Memory mode Press the PRESET button The Preset List Mixed Preset List and normal display are displayed in order each time you press this button 3 Select a desired station in the memory Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed HD Radio Setting You can select following HD Radio Setting items 1 Selec...

Page 31: ... Store the song information tag Press the PRESET button for at least 1 second TAG will be indicated on the display when song information can be registered TAG Storing is indicated on the display while a tag is being stored in this unit TAG Stored is indicated on the display after the tag has been stored When your iPod is connected to this unit TAG Transferred is indicated on the display and the ta...

Page 32: ...evice Full is displayed 3 Select a Bluetooth device name Turn the VOL knob To register a new Bluetooth device select Device Search then go to When registering a Bluetooth device for the first time 4 Press the VOL knob 5 Select the profile for the device to connect Turn the VOL knob HF HFP AUD A2DP or H A HFP and A2DP indicates the corresponding profile 6 Set up the Bluetooth device name Press the ...

Page 33: ...rting 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 Two audio devices can be connected simultaneously Speakers from which audio is output change depending on the Bluetooth setting Bluetooth HF Audio The default is Front Refer to Bluetooth Setting page 55 Play mode You...

Page 34: ...uetooth mode Press the button 2 Select a dialing method Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Display Overview Preset Call Calling a number in the preset Phonebook Selecting the character to be searched for the phone book Outgoing Calls Calling a number in the outgoing call list Incoming Calls Calling a number in the incoming call list Missed Calls Calling a number in t...

Page 35: ...n the remote controller 4 Make a call Press the VOL knob Press the DIRECT button on the remote controller You can input max 32 digits Making a call by voice dialing You can make a voice call using the voice recognition function of the cell phone 1 Enter Voice tag mode Press the VOL button for at least 1 second Voice Tag is displayed 2 Have the cell phone recognize your spoken word Pronounce the na...

Page 36: ...s it when the desired item is displayed Display Overview Settings DISP ILLUMI Making Display and Illumination settings Display Select Selecting and customizing the Display type Color Select Selecting the Illumination Color of the panel Refer to Illumination Color Selection page 39 DISP ILLUMI OFF If this unit is not operated at least 5 seconds with DISP selected the display turns off During a setu...

Page 37: ...e Artist Album Artist Album Artist Station name Station Name Play time P Time Spectrum analyzer Clock Speana Clock Date Date Blank Blank iPod like display mode Song title SongTitle Album name Album Name Artist name Artist Name Station name Station Name Blank Blank In Bluetooth audio source 5 line display mode Bluetooth audio Source Name Song title SongTitle Artist name Artist Name Album name Album...

Page 38: ...lay Place All Display and key Display Display Key Key 4 Select the Illumination Color Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select the color from Variable Scan Color1 Color 24 User Creating User color You can create your original color during the selection from Color1 Color24 The color you created can be called when you select User 1 Press the VOL knob for at least 1 se...

Page 39: ...clock one hour when set to ON OFF ON Sub Clock Adjust Adjusts the time difference caused by summer time 1h 0h 1h Date Adjust Sets the date Refer to Date Adjustment page 42 Date Mode Select Sets the date display mode 7 types Factory setting MENU VOL SRC Release Date Adjustment You can adjust the date 1 Enter Menu List mode Press the MENU button 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Turn the VOL knob and pr...

Page 40: ... language for the Menu list item English Français Español Pandora Source When this is set to ON Pandora source can be selected ON Allows you to select Pandora source by connecting an iPhone iPod touch Android or BlackBerry with the Pandora internet radio application OFF Disable Pandora source selection Built in AUX When this is set to ON AUX source can be selected ON Allows AUX source to be select...

Page 41: ...stalled speakers with reference to the followings CarType Selection page 49 Speaker Setting page 49 X Over Setting page 50 Listening Position Selection page 51 Listening Position Fine Adjustments page 51 Channel Level Fine Adjustments page 52 Speaker Setting 2 X Over 2 DTA Settings 2 Zone Control Sets the Dual Zone System Dual Zone System page 48 Sound Enhancements 2 Supreme Turns ON OFF the Supre...

Page 42: ...t the setting item to adjust Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed 5 Make a setting Turn the VOL knob to select a setting value and then press the VOL knob 6 Exit Audio Control mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second When iPod is selected in the section Preset Equalizer curve Select page 46 Manual Equalizer Control is disabled You can select for each source Dua...

Page 43: ...he selected source press the VOL knob 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the VOL knob 3 Enter Speaker setting mode Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select Pro Setup Speaker Setting 4 Select the setting item to adjust Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed DSP Setup SRC 4 VOL MENU 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the VOL knob 3 Enter X Over ...

Page 44: ...ront seat Factory setting 1 Select the source Pressing the SRC button repeatedly switches source Select a source other than STANDBY SRC Select mode 2 Press the SRC button and then turn the VOL knob To determine the selected source press the VOL knob 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the VOL knob 3 Enter Preset position setting mode Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed S...

Page 45: ...elect a preset number 4 Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select YES Memory Completed is displayed 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second Register 2 patterns of Audio Preset Memory Preset number 1 When you press the Reset all the sources will be the setting value which is registered Preset number 1 and 2 The memory cannot be erased by ...

Page 46: ... strong enough even after it is disconnected ON OFF WhenthisfunctionisturnedON theBluetoothdevice isreconnectedifithasbeendisconnectedbyselecting PhoneSelection AudioSelection Bluetooth HF Audio You can specify output speakers for hands free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound Front Outputs audio from the front speakers All Outputs audio from the front and rear speakers Call Beep You can...

Page 47: ...n mode Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select BT Settings Pairing SPCL DVC Select 2 Enter Special device registration mode Press the VOL knob A list is displayed 3 Select a device name Turn the VOL knob and push the center when the desired device name is displayed If Completed is displayed registration is completed 4 Go through the procedure step 3 of Registering ...

Page 48: ...ection 2 By operating the cell phone send the phone book data to this unit By operating the cell phone download the phone book data to this unit During downloading Downloading is displayed After completion of downloading Completed is displayed 3 By operating the cell phone start the hands free connection To clear the downloading completion message Press any button Up to 500 phone numbers can be re...

Page 49: ...ning of the list Other messages are displayed in the order of reception The SMS that has arrived when the cell phone is not linked with Bluetooth cannot be displayed Download the SMS The short message cannot be displayed during downloading the SMS MENU VOL DISP PRESET SMS reply setting You can select a method to reply to the received SMS 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the button 2 Enter SMS Reply mo...

Page 50: ... select mode Press the MENU button 8 Exit BT Settings mode Press the button You can enter letters using the remote control Example of entry To enter letter A press the 2 button once and then press the button To enter letter F press the 3 button three times and then press the button To switch between letter types press the DIRECT button After entering all letters pressing the 38 button allows you t...

Page 51: ...llite radio tuner Strong Weak Buffer Usage Displays the memory usage for the function mentioned in Instant Replay page 72 0 100 TAG Memory Displays the tag memory usage of the HD Radio receiver and the SiriusXM tuner Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit SRC 4 MENU VOL PRESET 38 Tagging Turns ON OFF the iTunes tag memory function of the HD Radio receiver and the SiriusXM tuner ON OFF Factor...

Page 52: ...an turn on off the content alert function 1 Select Satellite Radio source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the MENU button 3 Enter the Alert set mode Turn the VOL knob and press it when the desired item is displayed Select Settings Content Alert Alert Set 4 Turn on or off the Content alert function Turn the VOL knob to select ON or OFF and then press the VOL knob 5 Exit Menu List mode Press the MENU b...

Page 53: ...t 1 second The passcode is set to 0000 as default For how to change the passcode refer to Parental Lock passcode setting page 71 You can enter the passcode using the remote control 5 Select the Lock channel edit item Turn the VOL knob to select Channel Edit and then press the VOL knob A category list is displayed 6 Select the category of the channel subject to Parent Lock setting Turn the VOL knob...

Page 54: ... is changed to the new one and Completed is displayed 8 Exit Menu List mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second and then press it again briefly Instant Replay You can replay last 30 minutes of current channel 1 Enter the Instant Replay mode Press the 38 button for at least 1 second Instant Replay is displayed The IR indicator stays lit during instant replay 2 Start Instant Replay Press the...

Page 55: ...NT 18 1 8 ENT page 19 22 25 33 67 Preparing the remote control unit Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control unit to the direction of the arrow Changing the battery of the remote control unit Keep on slide Pull out CR2025 side Use a commercially available button battery CR2025 Insert the battery with the and poles aligned properly following the illustration inside the case Hands free pho...

Page 56: ...ult in abnormal playback Requirements Pandora internet radio The requirements for listening to Pandora internet radio are as follows In the application on your device log in and create an account with Pandora If you are not already a registered user an account can also be created at www pandora com Internet connection by 3G EDGE or WiFi iPhone or iPod touch Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch runnin...

Page 57: ...p Search 18 Clock Date DISP ILLUMI Function items appearing when the Music CD Audio file source is selected Display Page Music 21 Play Mode 22 File Scan Track Scan Folder Random Disc Random All Random File Repeat Folder Repeat Track Repeat Settings Clock Date DISP ILLUMI Function items appearing when the HD Radio tuner source is selected Display Page FM 23 AM Settings Seek Mode 24 Auto Memory 24 R...

Page 58: ...en tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee th...

Page 59: ... skills and experience For safety s sake leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Do not use your own screws Use only the supplied screws Using wrong screws cou...

Page 60: ...and does not have any resistance 3 5 mm 1 8 ø Antenna Cord 83 KDC X996 KDC BT952HD English 84 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installing Removing the unit non Japanese cars Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or the like and attach it in place Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place If the unit is unstable it may malfunction for example the sound may skip Japanese ...

Page 61: ...in this unit as this unit does not support the playback of podcast files What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring Before calling service first check the following table for possible problems General The operation check sound beep sound does not sound The preout jack is being used The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preo...

Page 62: ...econnect it Reset the iPod iPhone No Access The procedure preset with mixed preset memory function cannot be available The preset content may not be recalled depending on the selected band or source iPod Memory The iPod Memory is full HD Radio Reception Memory Full The TAG Memory of HD Radio tags is full No Tag Function iPod which does not support the tag Memory is connected Tag Error The unit is ...

Page 63: ...MA decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode AAC LC m4a files CD player section Laser diode GaAlAs Digital filter D A 8 Times Over Sampling D A Converter 24 Bit Spindle speed 500 200 rpm CLV Wow Flutter Below Measurable Limit Frequency response 1 dB 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz KDC X996 0 008 KDC BT952HD 0 010 Signal to Noise ratio 1 kHz KDC X996 110 dB KDC BT952HD 105 d...

Page 64: ...4 Premere Ia manopola VOL per almena 1 secondo per trasmettere il codice PIN Espaiiol pdgina 25 KDC BT92SDJ pdgina 37 KDC X996 KDC BT952HD Incorrect Funcion de enlace facil 4 Pulse el bot6n durante al menos 1 segundo para transmitir el c6digo PIN Correcto 4 Pulse Ia rueda VOL durante al menos 1 segundo para transmitir el c6digo PIN Portugues pdgina 41 lncorrecto Fun io Emparelhamento facil 4 Press...

Page 65: ...TION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Any and all im plied warranties Including warranties of merchantability and litness foraparticular purpose shall be limited in durationtothe length oflhrs w arranty EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES KENWOOD s liability for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of said product at our potion and shall not include damages of any kind whether incidental co...

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