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Kenwood KMR-555U User Manual

Kenwood KMR-555U
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KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 1. Before use 1-1. Safety precaution
1-1. Safety precaution
# WARNING
To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following precautions:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
! CAUTION
Adjust the volume so that you can hear the sound outside the car. Driving with the volume too high
may cause an accident.
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.
If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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Kenwood KMR-555U Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelKMR-555U
CategoryCar Receiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1-1. Safety precaution

1-2. Important information

Before using the this unit for the first time

Initial setup instructions for the unit before first use.

Cleaning the connector

Procedure for cleaning unit connectors to ensure proper function.

Condensation

Information on moisture buildup and its effect on disc playback.

How to reset your unit

Steps to restore unit to factory settings if it malfunctions.

Notes

General remarks and important information regarding usage and accessories.

1-3. Regulatory Compliance

2-1. Specifications

FM tuner section

Technical specifications for the FM tuner function.

Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD)

Technical specs for the digital FM tuner for specific models.

AM tuner section

Technical specifications for the AM tuner function.

Digital AM tuner section (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD)

Technical specs for the digital AM tuner for specific models.

CD player section

Technical specifications related to the CD player functionality.

3-1. Component names

3-2. Preparations

Cancel the Demonstration mode

Steps to disable the initial demonstration mode on the unit.

Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate

Instructions on how to remove and reattach the unit's faceplate.

3-3. How to select the item

3-4. Adjusting the clock

3-5. General operations

Power

Instructions for turning the unit's power on and off.

Source selection

How to choose and switch between different audio sources.

Volume

Basic operation for adjusting audio volume.

USB terminal

Information on connecting USB devices to the unit.

Auxiliary input

Details on connecting external audio devices via auxiliary input.

4-1. Audio control

4-2. Audio preset

4-3. Audio preset recall

5-1. Audio control

5-2. Manual equalizer control

5-3. Car type selection

5-4. Speaker setting

5-5. X'Over setting

5-6. Listening position setting

5-7. Delay time control

5-8. Channel level fine adjustments

5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings

5-10. DSP preset

5-11. DSP preset recall

6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit

6-2. Playing music

6-3. Music search

Search for a song

Instructions on how to search for specific songs within the music library.

Undisplayable titles

Information on how titles display when characters are not supported.

6-4. Alphabet search

6-5. Direct search

6-6. Skip search

6-7. Skip search ratio setting

6-8. Playback mode

6-9. App & iPod mode setting search

7-1. Requirements Pandora®

iPhone or iPod touch

Requirements for using Pandora with Apple devices.

Android™

Requirements for using Pandora with Android devices.

BlackBerry®

Requirements for using Pandora with BlackBerry devices.

Notes

General notes and important considerations for Pandora service.

7-2. Listening to the Pandora®

Android or BlackBerry (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U only)

Instructions for listening to Pandora with Android/BlackBerry devices.

iPhone or iPod touch

Instructions for listening to Pandora with iPhone/iPod touch.

7-3. Basic operation

7-4. Station search

7-5. Bookmark registration

7-6. New station creation

When "My Station" is selected

Steps for creating a new station when "My Station" is chosen.

When "Genre" is selected

Steps for creating a new station when "Genre" is chosen.

7-7. Deletion of station

7-8. Pandora source control

8-1. Requirements Aha™

iPhone or iPod touch

Requirements for using Aha Radio with Apple devices.

Android™

Requirements for using Aha Radio with Android devices.

Notes

General notes and important considerations for Aha Radio service.

8-2. Listening to the Aha Radio

Android

Instructions for listening to Aha Radio with Android devices.

iPhone or iPod touch

Instructions for listening to Aha Radio with iPhone/iPod touch.

8-3. Basic operations

8-4. Station search

8-5. Calling a number in the content

8-6. Aha source control

9-1. Requirements iHeartRADIO™

iPhone or iPod touch

Requirements for using iHeartRADIO with Apple devices.

Android™

Requirements for using iHeartRADIO with Android devices.

Notes

General notes and important considerations for iHeartRADIO service.

9-2. Listening to the iHeartRADIO

Android (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U only)

Instructions for listening to iHeartRADIO with Android devices.

iPhone or iPod touch

Instructions for listening to iHeartRADIO with iPhone/iPod touch.

9-3. Basic operations

9-4. Station search

9-5. Station scan

9-6. Favorite station delete

9-7. iHeartRADIO source control

10-1. Playing music

10-2. Music search

Audio file

Instructions for searching music files from audio sources.

CD source

Instructions for searching music from CD sources.

10-3. Skip search

10-4. Skip search ratio setting

10-5. Playback mode

10-6. Direct music search

10-7. About the Audio file

Playable Audio files

Lists the supported audio file formats for playback.

Playable disc media

Information on compatible disc types for playback.

Playable disc file formats

Details on supported file formats for discs.

Playable USB devices

Lists the types of USB devices supported by the unit.

Playable USB device file systems

Supported file systems for USB devices.

Playback order of the Audio files

Explains the order in which audio files are played.

What is a USB device?

Defines the term "USB device" as used in the manual.

10-8. About the USB device

10-10. About the discs used with this unit

The following discs cannot be used:

Lists disc types that are incompatible with the unit.

10-11. Handling discs

11-1. Listening to the radio

11-2. Station preset memory

11-3. Auto memory

11-4. Recall preset station

11-5. Tuner setting

11-6. Direct access tuning

11-7. PTY (Program Type)

12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology

PSD

Explains Program Service Data features of HD Radio.

HD2/HD3

Describes the HD2/HD3 channels in HD Radio broadcasts.

Digital Sound

Highlights the digital audio quality of HD Radio.

iTunes® Tagging

Explains the iTunes tagging feature for HD Radio content.

12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner

12-3. Station preset memory

12-4. Auto memory

12-5. Recall preset station

12-6. iTunes tagging

How to use tags

Guide on how to utilize the iTunes tagging feature.

While "TAG Storing" is displayed

Important notes during the TAG storing process.

Number of tags that can be stored

Information on the limit for stored song information tags.

iTunes tagging setting

How to configure iTunes tagging settings.

Preparation for iTunes tagging

Steps required before using the iTunes tagging function.

12-7. Direct access tuning

12-8. HD Radio tuner setting

IF Band

Setting for IF Band to optimize tuner selectivity and sound quality.

Seek Mode

Configuration options for station seek mode.

Receive Mode

Setting for HD Radio receive mode (Auto, Digital, Analog).

TAG Memory

Displays memory usage for HD Radio and SiriusXM tag functions.

Tagging

Option to enable/disable iTunes tag memory for HD Radio.

13-1. Selecting a display type

13-2. Information display setting

Side Select

Sets the side part display for Types A, B, and D.

Graphic Select

Configures the Type D Spectrum analysis display.

Status

Sets the status display (ON/OFF indicator) for Types A and B.

13-3. Illumination color selection

Color SEL All

Allows selection of illumination color for all parts of the panel.

Color SEL Display

Allows selection of illumination color for the display part.

Color SEL Key

Allows selection of illumination color for the buttons.

13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color

13-5. Selecting a text display

On Audio file/ iPod source

Sets text display content for audio files and iPods.

On Pandora source

Sets text display content for Pandora source.

On iHeartRADIO source

Sets text display content for iHeartRADIO source.

13-5. Selecting a text display

On CD source

Sets text display content for CD source.

On HD Radio tuner source

Sets text display content for HD Radio tuner.

On Tuner source

Sets text display content for Tuner source.

On Bluetooth audio source

Sets text display content for Bluetooth audio source.

On Auxiliary input source

Sets text display content for Auxiliary input source.

On Standby

Sets text display content when the unit is on Standby.

On SiriusXM (Optional accessory) source

Sets text display content for SiriusXM source.

13-6. Display & Illumination setting

DISP ILLUMI OFF

Controls turning off display and key illumination when Display Type E is selected.

Display Dimmer

Adjusts display brightness in sync with vehicle's light switch or manually.

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast level of the display.

DISP NEGA/POSI

Switches panel display between positive and negative modes.

Text Scroll

Sets the method for scrolling hidden text on the display.

BT DVC Status

Displays cell phone connection status, signal strength, and battery level.

ILLUMI Dimmer

Adjusts key illumination brightness manually or with the light switch.

ILLUMI Effect

Controls whether key illumination changes with key operation.

ILLUMI MSC SYNC

Sets whether key illumination color changes with sound volume.

14-1. Adjusting the date

14-2. Clock & date display type setting

Time Synchronized

Synchronizes unit's clock with radio data system time.

Date Mode

Sets the date display mode, offering 7 types.

14-3. Auxiliary input display setting

14-4. Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call

14-5. Demonstration mode setting

14-6. Initial settings

SRC Select

Configures the source selection method for the SRC button.

Key Beep

Enables or disables the operation check sound (beep).

Function Language

Changes the display language in the Function setting mode.

Pandora Source

Controls the visibility of Pandora during source selection.

iHeartRADIO Source

Controls the visibility of iHeartRADIO during source selection.

aha Source

Controls the visibility of Aha Radio during source selection.

Built-in AUX

Controls the visibility of the built-in AUX source.

CD Read

Sets the method for reading CDs, including force playing.

TAG Transfer Setup

Selects which iPod receives iTunes tags when two are connected.

Built-in AMP

Turns off the built-in amplifier to improve preout sound quality.

Speaker Select

Optimizes System Q value based on speaker type.

F/W Update

Instructions for upgrading the unit's firmware.

15-1. About the Bluetooth module

Version

States the Bluetooth version supported by the unit.

Profile

Lists the supported Bluetooth profiles (HFP, SPP, etc.).

Notes

General notes on Bluetooth compatibility and functionality.

15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device

15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect

15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device

15-5. Bluetooth device registration test

16-1. Receiving a call

16-2. Calling a number in the phone book

16-3. Dialing a number

16-4. Calling a number in the call log

Incoming calls

Option to call back an incoming number from the call log.

Outgoing calls

Option to call back an outgoing number from the call log.

Missed calls

Option to call back a missed call from the call log.

16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial)

16-6. Registering in the preset dial number list

16-7. During a call

16-8. Clearing the disconnection message

16-9. Voice Control

16-10. Display of phone number types (categories)

17-1. Before use

17-2. Basic operations

17-3. Playback mode

18-1. Registering the PIN code

18-2. Downloading the phone book

18-3. Deleting the phone book

18-4. Displaying the firmware version

18-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones

18-6. Bluetooth detail setting

Auto Answer

Automatically answers calls after a preset time interval.

Auto Reconnect

Starts re-pairing with a device automatically when unpaired.

Auto Pairing

Enables Apple Auto Pairing for automatic iPod/iPhone registration.

Bluetooth HF/Audio

Specifies output speakers for hands-free and audio.

Call Beep

Sets whether a beep is output when a call comes in.

MIC Gain

Adjusts microphone sensitivity for calls or caller's voice.

Echo Cancel Level

Sets the echo cancellation level for calls.

19-1. Before use

Make a note of your Radio ID

Instructions on how to find and record the SiriusXM Radio ID.

How to activate your SiriusXM Service

Steps to activate the SiriusXM service and tuner.

19-2. Listening to the SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio

Selecting a tuner source

Steps to select the SiriusXM tuner as the audio source.

Selecting a channel

How to select a specific SiriusXM channel.

Selecting a Seek mode

Options for changing the seek mode for SiriusXM channels.

Station preset memory

Instructions for storing SiriusXM channels into memory.

Recalling the stations in the memory

How to recall stored SiriusXM stations.

About Smart Favorites

Information about the Smart Favorites feature for SiriusXM.

19-3. Category and channel search

19-4. Channel preset memory

19-5. Preset tuning

19-6. Tune Start™

19-7. Direct access tuning

19-8. iTunes tagging

Effective use of iTunes

How to effectively use iTunes tagging information.

While "TAG Storing" is displayed

Important notes during the TAG storing process.

Number of tags that can be stored

Information on the storage limit for song information tags.

iTunes tagging setting

How to configure iTunes tagging settings.

Preparation for iTunes tagging

Steps required before using the iTunes tagging function.

19-9. Parental Lock setting

19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting

19-11. Setting Parental Lock for Mature content

19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting

19-13. Setting the Song and Artist Alerts

Registering content

How to register songs or artists for alerts.

Number of content alerts that can be stored

Information on the storage limit for content alerts.

When a Song or Artist Alerts occurs

How the unit behaves when a content alert occurs.

When the Song or Artist is not displayed

Conditions under which content alerts may not be displayed.

Exiting Content Alert mode

How to exit the content alert mode.

19-14. Song or Artist setting

19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item

19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item

Song Delete

Option to delete registered song alert items.

Artist Delete

Option to delete registered artist alert items.

All Delete

Option to delete all registered content alert items.

19-17. SiriusXM Replay™

19-18. Channel skip setting

19-19. Clearing the channel skip setting

19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting

Seek Mode

Sets the seek mode for SiriusXM channels.

Tune Start

Turns the Tune Start function on or off.

Signal Level

Displays the received signal strength of the SiriusXM tuner.

Replay Buffer

Displays memory usage for the SiriusXM Replay function.

TAG Memory

Displays tag memory usage for HD Radio and SiriusXM tuners.

Tagging

Turns the iTunes tag memory function for SiriusXM tuner on or off.

20-1. Registering a remote control ID

20-2. Delete the remote control ID

21-1. Before using remote control

Preparing the remote control unit

Initial preparation steps for the remote control unit.

Changing the battery of the remote control unit

Instructions for replacing the remote control's battery.

CAUTION

Safety precautions regarding battery handling and remote control usage.

21-2. Basic operation

General control

Basic controls applicable to the remote unit.

About power on

Notes on powering on the unit via the remote.

On Tuner source

Basic remote operations for the Tuner source.

On HD Radio tuner source

Basic remote operations for HD Radio tuner source.

On CD/Audio file source

Basic remote operations for CD/Audio file sources.

22-1. Setting error

Cannot set up display.

Troubleshooting for display setup issues, possibly due to demo mode.

Cannot set the "Text Select", "Side Select", or "Status" setting for the "Display Select" item.

Troubleshooting for display selection options, possibly due to display type.

Cannot set up the equalizer.

Troubleshooting for issues with equalizer settings.

Cannot set up the Bass Boost.

Troubleshooting for Bass Boost setting problems.

Cannot set up the Sound Enhancements.

Troubleshooting for Sound Enhancements setting issues.

Cannot set up the Position control.

Troubleshooting for Position control setting problems.

Cannot set up the Loudness.

Troubleshooting for Loudness setting issues.

"DSP Set" of <5-1. Audio control>

Troubleshooting for DSP Set issues, potentially related to disabled DSP function.

22-2. Operation/wiring error

General

Troubleshooting for general operation or wiring errors.

Tuner source

Troubleshooting for poor radio reception.

Disc source

Troubleshooting for issues with disc playback.

Audio file source

Troubleshooting for sound skipping during audio file playback.

iHeartRADIO source

Troubleshooting for inability to select iHeartRADIO stations.

22-3. Error messages

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