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CONTENTS

Safety 3

Maintenance
The marking of products using lasers

Preparation 4

How to attach/detach the faceplate
How to reset your unit
How to prepare the remote controller

(RC-405)

Getting Started

Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations

Basic Operations

Listening to the Radio

Direct Access Tuning using the remote

controller (RC-405)

Using the remote controller (RC-405)
Changing the frequency steps
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to the other external

components 9
Listening to a Disc/ USB device/ iPod 10

Start playing a disc
Start playing a USB device or iPod
Removing the USB device or iPod
Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
All Random Play
Selecting a folder/track/file
Alphabet Search for iPod
Direct Music Search using the remote

controller (RC-405)

Using the remote controller (RC-405)
Selecting App & iPod Control Mode
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Getting Started of Bluetooth

Registering your Bluetooth device with this

unit (Pairing)

Registering from Bluetooth devices (Pairing)

Operation of Hands-Free Phoning 16

Making a Call
Make a Voice Dialing Call
Receiving a Call
During a Call
Switching between Two Connected Cell-

phones

Clearing the disconnection message
Downloading the Phone Book
Using the remote controller (RC-405)

Listening to a Bluetooth Audio

Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play

Bluetooth Setup

Selecting the Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth Device Registration Test
Bluetooth Setup

Function settings

Installation/connection 24
Troubleshooting 28
Specifications 30

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Summary of Contents for KDC-U553BT

Page 1: ...KDC U553BT CD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64 4920 00 02 MW 2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation B64 4920 00_02_M_English indd 1 11 12 21 9 4 ...

Page 2: ...cting Random Play All Random Play Selecting a folder track file Alphabet Search for iPod Direct Music Search using the remote controller RC 405 Using the remote controller RC 405 Selecting App iPod Control Mode Adjust SETTINGS mode settings Getting Started of Bluetooth 14 Registering your Bluetooth device with this unit Pairing Registering from Bluetooth devices Pairing Operation of Hands Free Pho...

Page 3: ...operly if the connector between the unit and faceplate are dirty Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently being careful not to damage the connector Connector on the reverse side of the faceplate Safety The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade na...

Page 4: ...n the reset button is pressed Reset button 1 2 How to prepare the remote controller RC 405 When you use the remote controller for the first time pull out the insulation sheet Insulation sheet If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases replace the battery 1 2 3 4 Caution Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard Lithium battery Danger of explosion if the batt...

Page 5: ...olume knob to adjust the minute then press to confirm Press 4 to move between the hour and minute adjustment 7 Hold to finish the procedure Initial settings before operations 1 Press SRC to enter STANDBY mode 2 Press the volume knob to enter FUNCTION mode 3 Turn the volume knob to select INITIAL SET then press to enter 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection then press to confirm See table belo...

Page 6: ...ack The following indicator lights up when ST A stereo broadcast is received IN A disc is in the unit ATT The sound attenuates EQ PRESET EQ is set to an EQ mode other than NATURAL page 22 B BOOST BASS BOOST is set to LV1 LV2 or LV3 page 22 Indicates that the Music Search mode is selected now BT Bluetooth cell phone connection status Slide open the cover B64 4920 00_02_M_English indd 6 11 12 21 9 4...

Page 7: ...cted as the source 1 2 Selects the previous next folder 6 38 ENT 38 Pauses resumes playback of a disc USB device iPod Bluetooth Audio 4 4 Searches for radio station Selects track file Fast forwards fast backwards tracks files if pressed and held SCRL DISP Changes the display information Scrolls the display information if pressed and held Enters clock adjustment mode directly page 5 if pressed and ...

Page 8: ...fingers from the buttons after the display appears To restore the initial setting repeat the same procedure When the frequency step is changed the frequencies in the memory are deleted Adjust SETTINGS mode settings While listening to the radio 1 Press the volume knob to enter FUNCTION mode 2 Turn the volume knob to select SETTINGS then press to enter 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection then...

Page 9: ...y available Portable audio device commercially available Preparation Make sure ON is selected for BUILT IN AUX page 5 Auxiliary input jack 1 Press SRC to select AUX 2 Turn on the external component and start playing 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume B64 4920 00_02_M_English indd 9 11 12 21 9 4 ...

Page 10: ...ress SRC to turn on the power 2 Slide open the cover 3 Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB terminal The source automatically switches and playback starts USB device commercially available CA U1EX Max 500 mA optional accessory KCA iP102 optional accessory Apple iPod commercially available Removing the USB device or iPod 1 Press SRC to select a source other than USB or iPod 2 Remove the USB devi...

Page 11: ... a category then press to confirm 3 Press again to enter alphabet search mode SEARCH _ appears 4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for 5 Press 4 to move to the entry position You can enter up to three characters 6 Press the volume knob to start searching After this step see step 2 of Selecting a folder track file page 11 to select a song To return to the Music Search mode...

Page 12: ...e disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth Do not use any solvents When removing a disc from this unit pull it out horizontally If the center hole or outside rim of a disc has burrs remove them before inserting a disc Discs that cannot be used This unit can only play the CDs with A disc that is not round A disc with coloring on the recording surface or a disc that is dirty You cannot play a Recordabl...

Page 13: ...kenwood com cs ce ipod Types of available control vary depending on the type of connected iPod For details see above URL The word iPod appearing in this manual indicates the iPod or iPhone connected to this unit with a connection cable KCA iP102 optional accessory If you start playback after connecting the iPod the music that has been played by the iPod is played first In this case RESUMING is dis...

Page 14: ... the Bluetooth device Check that registration is complete on the Bluetooth device PIN code is set to 0000 as the default You can change this code Refer to PIN CODE EDIT under Bluetooth Setup page 21 5 device name is displayed Press the volume knob 6 The receiver is connected to a Bluetooth device with HF CONNECT or AUD CONNECT displayed and exits the pairing mode If an error code is displayed duri...

Page 15: ...vice register the hands free unit or audio unit pairing Select KENWOOD BT CD R 5T1 from the list of found units 3 Input the PIN code 0000 in the Bluetooth device Check that registration is complete on the Bluetooth device PIN code is set to 0000 as the default You can change this code Refer to PIN CODE EDIT under Bluetooth Setup page 21 4 By operating the Bluetooth device start hands free connecti...

Page 16: ...ter alphabet search mode 4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for To move to the next row press 4 To return to the Phone Book mode press 5 Press the volume knob to start searching 6 Turn the volume knob to select a name and category To move to the next character press 4 7 Press the volume knob to make a call To use the Phone Book it must be downloaded to this unit in advan...

Page 17: ...ence to the following Dialing a Number Calling a number in the call log Calling a number in the Phone Book 3 Press and hold number button 1 6 Make a Voice Dialing Call You can make a voice call using the voice recognition function of your cell phone 1 Press and hold the volume knob to start voice recognize VOICE TAG is displayed 2 Pronounce the name registered in the cell phone Make a call To canc...

Page 18: ...input depending on the type of characters If no phone book data is found in the unit even after the compete display your cell phone may not support a phone book data automatic downloading function In this case try downloading manually To download from the cell phone manually Use this procedure when your cell phone does not support the Phone Book Access Property PBAP 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode...

Page 19: ... Some functions cannot be operated from the Bluetooth audio player Speakers from which audio is output change depending on the Bluetooth setting BT HF AUDIO The default is Front page 21 Selecting Repeat Play Press number button 4 REP repeatedly to make a selection FILE REPEAT REPEAT OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 ALL RDM repeatedly to make a selection RANDOM ON RANDOM OFF Press to...

Page 20: ...knob to select the Bluetooth device then press and hold to confirm 2 Turn the volume knob to select YES then press to confirm 3 Start registering this unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device register the hands free unit or audio unit pairing Select KENWOOD BT CD R 5T1 from the list of found units 4 Input the PIN code 0000 in the Bluetooth device Check that registra...

Page 21: ...er a PIN code COMPLETED is displayed AUTO ANSWER OFF Does not answer the phone call automatically 0 Automatically answers the phone call at once 1 8 99 Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of 1 99 seconds RECONNECT ON Automatically reconnects the selected Bluetooth device when radio wave becomes strong enough even after it is disconnected OFF Cancels When this function is turned ON the...

Page 22: ...75 1 00 1 25 Adjusts the quality factor TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ 10 0K 12 5K 15 0K 17 5K Selects the center frequency TRE LEVEL 8 3 8 Adjusts the level PRESET EQ NATURAL USER ROCK POPS EASY TOP40 JAZZ POWERFUL Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre Selects USER to use the customized bass middle and treble settings BASS BOOST B BOOST LV1 B BOOST LV2 B BOOST LV3 Selects your preferred...

Page 23: ...y adjustment EQ PRO SUB W LEVEL LPF SUBWOOFER SUB W PHASE is selectable only if SUBWOOFER SET is set to ON SETTINGS Item Selectable setting Preset AUX NAME SET AUX TV VIDEO GAME PORTABLE DVD Selects the desired name for the connected component Selectable only if AUX is selected as the source CLOCK CLOCK ADJUST For details see page 5 DISPLAY DISP DIMMER ON Dims the display illumination OFF Cancels ...

Page 24: ...ROTECT is displayed the speaker wire may have a short circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated Therefore the speaker wire should be checked Caution 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 ...

Page 25: ...ht distance of 10 m 30 ft The communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding environment The communication range also becomes shorter when there is an obstacle between this unit and the cell phone The above maximum communication range 10 m is not always assured A broadcast station or walkie talkie located nearby can interfere with communication due to a too strong signal CAUTION ...

Page 26: ...ual 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 When using the optional power amplifier connect to its power control terminal Max 300mA 12V To front left speaker Antenna Cord FM AM antenna input JASO Rear output Front output Sub Woofer output To fro...

Page 27: ...te A 2 Engage the catch pin on the removal tools E into the holes on both sides of the escutcheon B then pull it out 3 Insert the removal tools E deeply into the slots on each side then follow the arrows instructions as shown on the right 1 2 3 B A E E C A B C A B C Dashboard of your car D Before attaching make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct Wider hooks on the bottom side Connect ...

Page 28: ...g for some reason Press the reset button on the unit If the ERROR 99 code does not disappear consult your nearest service center COPY PRO appears A copy protected file is played READ ERROR appears Copy the files and folders for the USB device again If the error message is still displayed initialize the USB device or use other USB devices NO DEVICE appears No USB device is connected Connect a USB d...

Page 29: ...ing HF DISCONCT appears The unit cannot communicate with the cell phone AUD DISCONCT appears The unit cannot communicate with the audio player HF ERROR 07 appears The memory cannot be accessed Turn off the power and on again If this message still appears press the reset button on the control unit HF ERROR 68 appears The unit cannot communicate with the cell phone Turn off the power and on again If...

Page 30: ... supply current DC 5 V 1 A File system FAT16 32 MP3 decode Compliant with MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Bluetooth section Technology Bluetooth Ver 2 1 EDR Certified Frequency 2 402 GHz 2 480 GHz Output Power 4 dBm MAX 0 dBm AVE Power Class 2 Maximum Communication range Line of sight approx 10m 32 8 ft Profile HFP Hands Free Profile SPP Serial Port Profile OPP...

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