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© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
KDC-X996
KDC-BT952HD
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Before use
5
Component names and functions
7
General operation
8
Before Using
Common Operation
Menu List Operation
iPod/iPhone Operation
9
Basic operations
Selecting a song by browsing iPod
Play Mode
iPod Setting
Selecting the Search mode
Direct Search
Related Search
Alphabet Search
Skip Search
Pandora® Operation
15
Basic operations
Station Search
Bookmark Registration
Search and New Station Registration
Deletion of Station
USB device Operation
17
Basic operations
File Search
Play Mode
USB Setting
Skip Search
Direct Music Search
Music CD/ Audio file Operation
21
Basic operations
Music Search
Play Mode
Direct Music Search
HD RadioTM Tuner Operation
23
Basic operations
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
HD RadioTM Setting
Direct Access Tuning
iTunes Tagging
Getting Started of Bluetooth
27
Easy pairing function
Registering from Bluetooth devices (Pairing)
Bluetooth Audio Operation
29
Basic operations
Play mode
Operation of hands-free phoning
31
Receiving a Call
During a Call
Call Waiting
Other Functions
Making a Call
Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)
Calling a Number in the Phone Book
Calling a Number in the Call log
Dial a Number
Making a call by voice dialing
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List
Display of Phone Number type (category)
Display Settings
35
Basic operations
Display Setting
Customization of 5-line Display Mode & 3-line
Display Mode & iPod-like Display Mode
Customization of Spectrum Analyzer Display Mode
Customization of Clock Display Mode
Illumination Color Selection
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Clock and Other Functions
41
Clock & Date display type 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
Resetting of DTA Settings
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Bluetooth Setup
55
Bluetooth Setting
Registering Bluetooth Device (Pairing)
Registering PIN Code
Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to
Connect
Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device
Downloading the Phone Book
Bluetooth device registration test
SMS (Short Message Service)
61
Downloading the SMS
SMS (Short Message Service)
SMS reply setting
Return message setting
Creating an original message
SMS manual reply
SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control
(optional tuner and service required)
65
Before use
Basic operations
Satellite Radio Setting
Category and Channel Search
Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Direct Access Tuning
Content alert
Content alert setting
Editing a Content alert item
Delete a Content alert item
Channel skip setting
Clearing the channel skip setting
Parental Lock setting
Clearing the Parental Lock setting
Setting Parental Lock for Mature contents
Parental Lock pass code setting
Instant Replay
iTunes tagging
Basic operations of remote control
73
Appendix
75
About Audio file
iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit
About USB device
About Pandora® internet radio
About "KENWOOD Music Editor"
About the Cell-Phone/ Bluetooth Audio player
About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional)
Menu List
City list
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
82
Connecting Wires to Terminals
83
Installing/Removing the unit
84
Troubleshooting Guide
86
Specifications
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Before use
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WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Do not use this unit before canceling
Demonstration mode!
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
Demonstration mode. Refer to <Before Using> (page
8).
How to reset your unit
If this unit or the connected unit fails to operate
properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to
factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.
Reset button
Connector
Cleaning the connector
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
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.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with
a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it
again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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· Applyingspraycleanerdirectlytotheunitmayaffectits
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or
using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
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
· Ifyouexperienceproblemsduringinstallation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
· Whenyoupurchaseoptionalaccessories,checkwith
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
· CharactersthatconformtoISO8859-1canbe
displayed.
· TheRadioDataSystemfeaturewon'tworkwhere
the service is not supported by any broadcasting
station.
· Inthisdocument,thedescriptionindicatorwill
light means a status is displayed. Refer to <Basic
operations> (page 35) for the details of the status
display.
· Theillustrationsofthedisplayandthepanel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some of the
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Handling CDs
· DonottouchtherecordingsurfaceoftheCD.
· Donotsticktapeetc.ontheCD,oruseaCDwith
tape stuck on it.
· Donotusedisctypeaccessories.
· Cleanfromthecenterofthediscandmove
outward.
· WhenremovingCDsfromthisunit,pullthemout
horizontally.
· IftheCDcenterholeoroutsiderimhasburrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
· CDsthatarenotroundcannotbeused.
· CDswithcoloringontherecordingsurfaceorCDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
· ThisunitcanonlyplaytheCDswith
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
· YoucannotplayaCD-RorCD-RWthathasnot
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/
CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
· 3inchCDcannotbeused.Attempttoinsertusing
an adapter can cause malfunction.


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Component names and functions
1 Release button
To drop the faceplate down to open and CD can be
inserted or ejected (press the button).
2 [MENU] button
To select a song or set functions. See <Menu List
Operation> (page 8).
To scroll through texts on the display. (press the
buttonatleast1second).
3 [PRESET] button
To enter Station Preset Memory mode (press the
button).
4 [VOL] knob
To adjust volume (turn the knob).
To select menu list item (turn and press the knob). See
<Menu List Operation> (page 8) for details.
To make a voice dialing call (press the button at least
1second).
5 [DISP] button
To change display item (press the button).
To enter Search mode (iPod), move between folders
(Audiofile),etc.(pressthebuttonatleast1second).
For more details, see operations of each source
described in page 8 or later.
6 Microphone
The microphone for the hands free phone is supplied.
When your voice cannot be recognized due to the
low microphone volume or noises in the vehicle,
adjust the microphone settings by <Bluetooth
Setting> (page 55).
7 Auxiliary Input Terminal
Portable audio device can be connected with the
mini-plug(3.5mm(1/8")ø).
· Usethemini-plugcablewhichisstereotypeanddoesnot
have any resistance.
8 [SRC] button
To turn on this unit and select the Source (press the
button).
Toturnoffthisunit(pressthebuttonatleast1
second).
9 [
4] / [¢] buttons
To select station, song and setting items. (press the
button).
10 [
38] button
To start or interrupt playback for CD, audio file, and
iPod (press the button).
11 [ ] button
To select Pandora Source (press the button).
To set "APP & iPod Mode" to ON/OFF (press the button
atleast1second).
12 Display window
13 [
] button
To enter Bluetooth mode (press the button).
To enter Bluetooth easy pairing mode (press the
buttonatleast1second).See<Easy pairing function>
(page 27).
14 USB Terminal
A USB device or an iPod can be connected.
AUX
2
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4
5
6
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Before Using
Exit of the Demonstration Mode
Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it
for the first time after installation.
1 Press the [VOL] knob to quit the demonstration
mode when the messages "To cancel Demo
press the volume knob" are displayed (approx. 15
seconds).
2 Turn the [VOL] knob to select"YES"and press the
[VOL] knob.
/
· Demonstrationmodecanalsobecancelledin"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 ("HD RADIO")
Bluetooth Audio ("BT AUDIO") USB ("USB")
or iPod ("iPod") Pandora ("PANDORA") CD
("CD") Auxiliary input ("AUX") Standby
("STANDBY") SiriusXM...
· SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and
then turn the [VOL] knob. To determine the
selected source, press the [VOL] knob.
Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for at least 1
second turns the power OFF.
/
· TheSRCSelectmodecanbesetin"SRCSelect"of<Initial
Settings> (page 43).
· Auxiliaryinputsourceisinitiallysetto"OFF".Set"Builtin
AUX" described in <Initial Settings> (page 43) to "ON".
· Whenanoptionalaccessoryisconnected,thesourcename
for each device appears.
· WhenconnectionoftheiPodisrecognized,thesource
display changes from "USB" to "iPod".
Volume
Turning the [VOL] knob adjusts the sound
volume.
Menu List Operation
The basic operating procedure for using this
function is described below. The individual function
items are covered in the operating procedures.
1 Select the source
Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches
source.
Function items vary from source to source. For a list
of the function items. Refer to <Menu List> (page
77).
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 Menu List mode
Press the [MENU] button.
3 Select the setting item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Repeat the operation until your desired setup item
is selected.
Press the [MENU] button to return to the
previous item.
Operation example:
Music
PlayLists
My
...
Artists
Albums
...
Play Mode
...
[VOL]
[MENU]
[VOL]
[MENU]
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
1
4
2
3
1 sec.
In this manual, the above selection is indicated as
Select "Music"
> "Playlists" > "My Best 25".
4 Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
5 Exit Menu List mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to
return to the first hierarchy. Press the [MENU]
button in the first hierarchy to exit the Menu
List mode.
/
·
You cannot set the item with the " " icon displayed.
General operation
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iPod/iPhone Operation
SRC
4
MENU VOL PRESET
DISP
¢
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Basic operations
Playing iPod
· Connect an iPod
When connected, the source is switched
automatically and a song starts playing.
· Select iPod source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "iPod" display.
SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and
then turn the [VOL] knob. To determine the
selected source, press the [VOL] knob.
Song Select
Press the [
4] or [¢] button.
Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards
Hold down the [
4] or [¢] button.
Pause and Play
Press the [
38] button to pause or resume
playback.
Remove iPod
Select a source other than iPod and Pandora, and
the iPod can be removed safely.
Selecting a song by browsing iPod
Display
Items
"Music"
"Playlists"
Playlists
"Artists"
Artists
"Albums"
Albums
"Songs"
Songs
"Podcasts"
Podcasts
"Genres"
Genres
"Composers"
Composers
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 "Music".
4 Select a song
Operation type
Operation
Move between items
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Select an item
Press the [VOL] knob.
High Speed Search
Press the [PRESET] or [ ] button to scroll
up or down by a page.
Press the [PRESET] or [ ] button for at
least 1 second to continuously scroll up or
down at high speed. Press the button again
to stop scrolling.
Return to previous item
Press the [MENU] button.
Return to Top menu
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1
second.
For example: Searching by Artist name.
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select "Music" > "Artists" > Artist name > Album
name > Song title
Cancelling Menu List mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second,
and then press it again briefly.
/
· Theunitmemorizesthepositionwhereyouhave
found a song in the Search mode. When you enter the
Menu List mode after searching a song, the memorized
position is displayed. Press the [MENU] button for at least
1secondtomovetothefirsthierarchy,selectaMenu
item, and set it's parameters.
· Characterswhichcannotbedisplayedareleftblank.If
non of the characters can be displayed, the browse item
name and digits are displayed.
Items
Display
Items
Display
Playlists
"PLIST***"
Podcasts
"PDCT***"
Artists
"ART***"
Genres
"GEN***"
Albums
"ALB***"
Composers
"COM***"
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 operate iPod
with the control on the iPod.
"ON"/ "OFF"
"Folder Random"
When set to"ON", plays the music in the folder
randomly.
"ON"/ "OFF"
"All Random"
When set to"ON", plays all songs in iPod
randomly.
"ON"/ "OFF"
"File Repeat"
When set to"ON", plays the music repeatedly.
"ON"/ "OFF"
5 Make a setting
Press the [VOL] knob.
6 Exit Play Mode Menu
Press the [MENU] button.
Remarks
· All Random
· Thetimerequiredtoturnontheallrandomfunction
may become longer depending on the number of songs
in iPod.
· TurningontheallrandomfunctionchangestheiPod
browse item to "Songs". This browse item will not be
changed even if the all random function is turned off.
· Ifthebrowseitemischangedtosearchformusicwhile
the all random function is on, the all random function is
turned off and the songs in the browse item are played
at random.
· APP & iPod Mode
Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.
/
· Thismodeisnotcompatiblewithmusicinformation
display. The display will show "APP & iPod Mode".
· iPodcanbeoperatedwhenitconformstotheiPod
control function.
· When"APP&iPodMode".issetto"ON",thisunitcan
control only the Pause and play, Selecting a song, and
Fast Forward or Fast Backward of the Song functions.
iPod Setting
You can select following iPod Setting items.
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 "Settings".
4 Select the setting item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Display
Overview
"Settings"
"Skip Search"
Sets the ratio of skip performed with <Skip
Search> (page 13).
"0.5%"/ "1%"/ "5%"/ "10%"
(
: Factory setting)
5 Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
6 Exit Menu List mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second,
and then press it again briefly.
/
· Thesettingof"SkipSearch"in<iPodSetting>(page10)
and that in <USBSetting>(page18) are always the same.
Changing the setting of one reflects the other.
/ Do not use the KCA-
iP102withanextension
cord.