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Precautions to prevent injury or fire during operation.
Covers initial setup, connector cleaning, condensation, and reset button.
FCC and IC notices regarding radiation exposure and interference.
Detailed technical specifications for tuners, CD player, and USB interface.
List and explanation of various trademarks and logos used in the manual.
Identification of buttons, terminals, and parts of the unit.
Instructions for canceling demonstration mode and handling the faceplate.
Guide to navigating menus and selecting options using the control knob.
Steps to set the hour and minute for the unit's clock.
Basic functions including power control and source selection.
Adjusting subwoofer, bass, middle, treble levels and other audio settings.
Registering custom audio control settings for later recall.
Recalling previously saved custom audio settings.
Adjusting sound elevation, volume offset, subwoofer mute, and presets.
Manually adjusting the equalizer curve for different frequency bands.
Compensating sound arrival time based on the selected vehicle type.
Setting speaker type, location, and size for optimal sound.
Adjusting crossover frequencies and slopes for various speaker types.
Adjusting sound localization based on seating position.
Fine-tuning speaker position compensation using delay time values.
Fine-tuning speaker volume after DTA compensation.
Resetting DTA-compensated values to factory settings.
Registering current DSP control item settings.
Recalling previously registered DSP settings.
List of compatible iPod and iPhone models for connection.
Connecting and playing music from an iPod or iPhone.
Searching for songs on the connected iPod.
Searching for songs alphabetically on the iPod.
Searching for music by selecting a browse item and character.
Searching for songs by skipping at a set ratio.
Adjusting the skip ratio for skip search functionality.
Selecting playback modes like Random or Repeat for iPod music.
Selecting music from iPod when App & iPod mode is ON.
Requirements for using Pandora with iPhone, iPod touch, Android, BlackBerry.
Connecting and listening to Pandora via Bluetooth or USB.
Performing thumbs up/down, song skip, and pause/play.
Searching for stations in the Pandora station list.
Registering current track or artist information in Pandora bookmarks.
Creating new Pandora stations based on artist, track, or genre.
Deleting registered Pandora station information from the list.
Turning the Pandora source ON or OFF.
Requirements for using Aha Radio with iPhone, iPod touch, and Android.
Connecting and listening to Aha Radio via Bluetooth or USB.
Performing pause/play, content selection, and likes/dislikes.
Searching for stations in the Aha Radio station list.
Making a call using phone number obtained from Aha content.
Turning the Aha Radio source ON or OFF.
Requirements for using iHeartRadio with iPhone, iPod touch, and Android.
Connecting and listening to iHeartRadio via Bluetooth or USB.
Performing stop/pause, skip track, and adding to favorites.
Searching for stations in the iHeartRadio station list.
Switching among iHeartRadio stations at random.
Deleting favorite stations from iHeartRadio.
Turning the iHeartRadio source ON or OFF.
Instructions for playing CDs and USB devices.
Searching for music from audio files or CD source.
Searching for songs by skipping at a set ratio.
Adjusting the skip ratio for skip search functionality.
Selecting playback modes like Random or Repeat for CD/USB.
Searching for music by entering the track number.
Selecting internal or external memory for playback from smartphone.
Information on playable audio files, discs, and USB devices.
Information on connecting and using USB devices.
Information on PC and Android applications for music management.
Information on compatible CD types and discs that cannot be used.
Proper handling and cleaning procedures for discs.
Selecting tuner source, band, and station.
Storing and recalling radio stations in memory.
Automatically registering stations with good reception.
Recalling stored radio stations from memory.
Configuring tuner settings like seek mode and auto memory.
Tuning to a station directly by entering frequency via remote.
Searching for stations by program type.
Explanation of HD Radio features like PSD, HD2/HD3, Digital Sound, iTunes Tagging.
Selecting HD Radio source, band, and station.
Storing and recalling HD Radio stations in memory.
Automatically storing HD Radio stations with good reception.
Recalling stored HD Radio stations from memory.
Tagging songs from HD Radio and sending to iPod for iTunes purchase.
Tuning to HD Radio stations directly by frequency.
Configuring HD Radio tuner settings like IF Band, Seek Mode, Auto Memory.
Choosing from various display types for information presentation.
Setting the side and graphic parts of the display.
Selecting the panel illumination color.
Adjusting RGB values for custom panel illumination colors.
Changing displayed information for various sources.
Setting display types, dimmer, contrast, and text scrolling.
Setting the year, month, and day for the unit's clock.
Setting the display format for the clock and calendar.
Setting the display when the AUX source is switched.
Turning the demonstration mode ON or OFF.
Configuring initial settings like source selection, language, and display options.
Information on Bluetooth specifications and supported profiles.
Steps to register a Bluetooth device, including Auto Pairing.
Choosing a specific Bluetooth device when multiple are registered.
Removing a previously registered Bluetooth device.
Testing Bluetooth device registration and connection functions.
Answering or rejecting incoming phone calls.
Dialing numbers from the phone book.
Manually dialing a phone number.
Calling numbers from the call history.
Making calls using speed dial presets.
Saving phone numbers for speed dialing.
Managing calls, switching to private mode, adjusting volume.
Clearing the "HF Disconnect" message.
Using voice commands to access the phone book.
Displaying phone number categories in the phone book.
Registering and selecting a Bluetooth audio player.
Selecting source, playing/pausing, and skipping songs.
Selecting playback modes like Random or Repeat for Bluetooth audio.
Setting the PIN code for Bluetooth device pairing.
Downloading phone book data from a compatible cell phone.
Deleting phone book entries or the entire phone book.
Viewing the Bluetooth firmware version of the unit.
Assigning priority to one of two connected Bluetooth devices.
Configuring detailed Bluetooth settings like Auto Answer, Auto Reconnect, HF/Audio.
Requirements and activation for SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Selecting tuner source, channel, and seek mode for SiriusXM.
Selecting SiriusXM channels by category and name.
Storing and recalling SiriusXM channels in memory.
Recalling SiriusXM channels from memory.
Using Smart Favorites and Tune Start for SiriusXM channels.
Tuning to SiriusXM channels directly by number.
Tagging songs from SiriusXM and sending to iPod for iTunes purchase.
Enabling or disabling Parental Lock for SiriusXM channels.
Resetting Parental Lock settings for SiriusXM channels.
Turning Parental Lock ON or OFF for adult SiriusXM channels.
Setting a new pass code for Parental Lock.
Setting alerts for broadcasted songs or artists.
Turning the Song or Artist alert function ON or OFF.
Enabling or disabling registered content alert items individually.
Deleting registered content alert items.
Replaying up to 60 minutes of current SiriusXM broadcast.
Registering channels to skip during SiriusXM playback.
Clearing all registered channel skip settings for SiriusXM.
Configuring SiriusXM tuner settings like seek mode and signal level.
Preparing and changing the remote control battery.
Using remote controls for volume, source, playback, and various sources.
Troubleshooting common setting errors like display or equalizer issues.
Troubleshooting general, tuner, disc, audio file, and iHeartRadio errors.
Explanations for various error messages displayed by the unit.
Troubleshooting messages related to Pandora service.
Troubleshooting messages related to iHeartRadio service.
Troubleshooting messages related to Aha Radio service.
Troubleshooting messages related to SiriusXM service.
General| Type | Car Receiver |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kenwood |
| Model | KDC-BT958HD |
| DIN Size | Single DIN |
| Faceplate Security | Detachable |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| HD Radio | Yes |
| Satellite Radio Ready | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes |
| AUX Input | Yes |
| RMS Power Output | 22 Watts |
| Peak Output | 50 Watts |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Color | Variable Color |
| CD Playback | Yes |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| WMA Playback | Yes |
| AAC Playback | Yes |
| FLAC Playback | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Built-in Equalizer | Yes |
| Built-in Crossover | Yes |
| Pandora Ready | Yes |
| iPod/iPhone Control | Yes |
| Android Control | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Control | Yes |
