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Kenwood KDC-X997 Instructions Manual

Kenwood KDC-X997 Instructions Manual

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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.
1. Before use
1-1. Safety precaution

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: To Reset

    If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Notes When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in your area. Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.
  • Page 3 About the remote controls of KMR-555U A maximum of 3 remote controls (KCA-RC107MR or KCA-RC55MR; optional accessory) can be used with the KMR-555U. For details on how to use the remote control, refer to the operation manual attached to it. When using the remote control with this unit, you should register the remote control ID.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Compliance

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 1. Before use 1-3. Regulatory Compliance 1-3. Regulatory Compliance #CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
  • Page 5 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Signal to Noise ratio : 75 dB (MONO) Stereo separation : 45 dB (1 kHz) Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD) Frequency range (200 kHz step) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz – 20 kHz...
  • Page 7 KDC-655U KMR-555U Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Bluetooth section (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified Frequency range : 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Output Power...
  • Page 8 Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz – 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 10 kΩ General Operating voltage KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U : 14.4 V (10.5 – 16V allowable) KDC-X697 KDC-655U KMR-555U : 14.4 V (11 – 16V allowable)
  • Page 9 2-2. Trademarks 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 names are those of their respective owners. "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
  • Page 10 Internet Explorer and Windows Media are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The "AAC" logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 11: Component Names

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 3. Basic operations 3-1. Component names 3-1. Component names 1. [1/6] button When listening to the iPod, audio file, CD, or radio, press this button to enter the search mode. In each of the selected modes, press the button to return to the previous item.

  • Page 12: Cancel The Demonstration Mode

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 3. Basic operations 3-2. Preparations 3-2. Preparations Cancel the Demonstration mode KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U KDC-X697 KDC-655U Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the unit for the first time after installation. 1. Press [Control] knob to cancel the Demonstration mode when the message "To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob"...
  • Page 13 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 3. Basic operations 3-3. How to select the item 3-3. How to select the item For how to select setting items such as a function setting item, see the following example: Example: Setting the Date format of the display 1.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Clock

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 3. Basic operations 3-4. Adjusting the clock 3-4. Adjusting the clock 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" > "Clock&Date" > "Clock Adjust" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 15: Auxiliary Input

    "AUX" This source can be selected only when it can be played. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. Setting the source switching Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches among sources. For more details, refer to <14-6.
  • Page 16 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 4-1. Audio control 4-1. Audio control You can adjust the audio control items. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>.
  • Page 17 5. Select a value using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. Adjusting Bass, Middle, and Treble levels You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source.

  • Page 18: Audio Preset

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 4-2. Audio preset 4-2. Audio preset You can register the values set the Audio control items. 1. Set the audio control items Refer to <4-1. Audio control>. 2. Select "Audio Control"...
  • Page 19 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 4-3. Audio preset recall 4-3. Audio preset recall You can recall the Audio control items registered to the <4-2. Audio preset>. 1. Press [SRC] and select a recall source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 20: Audio Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-1. Audio control 5-1. Audio control You can adjust the audio control items. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob.
  • Page 21 "User": The Equalizer curve set in the section <5-2. Manual equalizer control> is recalled. This function is not effective for the HD Radio source. Function of KDC-X997. Displayed only when "DSP Set" is set to "Through". Audio file source only 5. Select a value using [Control] knob.

  • Page 22: Manual Equalizer Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-2. Manual equalizer control 5-2. Manual equalizer control You can adjust the equalizer curve manually. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 23: Car Type Selection

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-3. Car type selection 5-3. Car type selection You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the car types. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-4. Speaker setting 5-4. Speaker setting The speaker X'Over is automatically set when the position and size of each speaker are selected from the following items. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 25: X'over Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-5. X'Over setting 5-5. X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to the X'Over values set in the section <5-4. Speak setting>. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 26: Listening Position Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-6. Listening position setting 5-6. Listening position setting You can adjust sound localization according to the listening position. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source...

  • Page 27: Delay Time Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-7. Delay time control 5-7. Delay time control Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <5-3. Car type selection>. Preparation for setting If you specify the distance from the center of the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically computed and set.

  • Page 28: Channel Level Fine Adjustments

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-8. Channel level fine adjustments 5-8. Channel level fine adjustments After DTA compensation, you can finely adjust the unsatisfactory speaker volume of respective speaker. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob.
  • Page 29 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings 5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the factory settings. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob.
  • Page 30 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-10. DSP preset 5-10. DSP preset You can register the values set the DSP control items. 1. Set the DSP control items Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. "SubWoofer Level" of <5-1.
  • Page 31 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 5-11. DSP preset recall 5-11. DSP preset recall You can recall the DSP control items registered to the <5-10. DSP preset>. 1. Press [SRC] and select a recall source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source...

  • Page 32: Models Of Ipods/Iphones That Can Be Connected To This Unit

    If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that was playing on the iPod is played first. In this case, "RESUMING" appears without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. You cannot operate the iPod if "KENWOOD" or "ä" appears on the iPod.
  • Page 33 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-2. Playing music 6-2. Playing music Playing a iPod Connect the iPod to the USB terminal using the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory). Front USB terminal Rear USB terminal You can connect the iPod to either one of the USB terminals provided at the front and rear of this unit.

  • Page 34: Music Search

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-3. Music search 6-3. Music search You can search for the song you want to play. 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode. 2. Search for a song Operation type...

  • Page 35: Alphabet Search

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-4. Alphabet search 6-4. Alphabet search You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) currently selected. When the KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U is used 1. Press [1/6].

  • Page 36: Direct Search

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-5. Direct search 6-5. Direct search You can search for music by selecting a browse item and an alphabetic character(s). 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode. 2. Press and hold [Control] knob.

  • Page 37: Skip Search

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-6. Skip search 6-6. Skip search You can search for a song by skipping songs at the set skip search ratio (the ratio of the number of songs to skip to the total number of songs in the selected list) 1.
  • Page 38 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-7. Skip search ratio setting 6-7. Skip search ratio setting You can change the ratio of skip performed as mentioned in <6-6. Skip search>. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iPod ("iPod") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 39: Playback Mode

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-8. Playback mode 6-8. Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iPod ("iPod") source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>.

  • Page 40: App & Ipod Mode Setting Search

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 6. Listen to the iPod 6-9. App & iPod mode setting search 6-9. App & iPod mode setting search You can select a music from iPod when App & iPod mode is set to ON. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iPod ("iPod") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 41: Requirements Pandora

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-1. Requirements Pandora® 7-1. Requirements Pandora® Requirements for listening to Pandora® are as follows: iPhone or iPod touch Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under iOS3 or later. Search for "Pandora" in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version of the Pandora®...
  • Page 42 7. Pandora® 7-2. Listening to the Pandora® 7-2. Listening to the Pandora® Android or BlackBerry (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U only) You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. See <15-2. Registering a Bluetooth d evice>.
  • Page 43 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-3. Basic operation 7-3. Basic operation Thumbs up Press [R]. Thumbs down Press [S]. Song skip Press [F]. Pause and play a song Press and hold [1/6].
  • Page 44 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-4. Station search 7-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. 1. Press [1/6]. "Station List" appears and enter the Station List mode. 2. Select a sort type using [Control] knob.

  • Page 45: Bookmark Registration

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-5. Bookmark registration 7-5. Bookmark registration You can register the current track information or artist information in Bookmark. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Bookmarks" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 46: New Station Creation

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-6. New station creation 7-6. New station creation You can create a new station based on a favorite artist, track, or genre, or from what is currently playing. 1. Press and hold [Control] knob. "New Station" appears and enter the New station creation.

  • Page 47: Deletion Of Station

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-7. Deletion of station 7-7. Deletion of station You can delete registered station information from your station list. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Station Delete" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.
  • Page 48 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 7. Pandora® 7-8. Pandora source control 7-8. Pandora source control You can turn on/off the Pandora source. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode.

  • Page 49: Requirements Aha

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 8. Aha Radio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 8-1. Requirements Aha™ 8-1. Requirements Aha™ Requirements for listening to the Aha™ are as follows: iPhone or iPod touch Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running iOS4 or later. Search for "aha" in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version of the Aha™...

  • Page 50: Listening To The Aha Radio

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 8. Aha Radio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 8-2. Listening to the Aha Radio 8-2. Listening to the Aha Radio Android You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. See <15-2. Registering a Bluetooth d evice>.

  • Page 51: Basic Operations

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 8. Aha Radio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 8-3. Basic operations 8-3. Basic operations Pause and play a content Press and hold [1/6]. Selecting a content Press [E] or [F] button. Forward 30 seconds a content Press and hold [F].

  • Page 52: Station Search

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 8. Aha Radio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 8-4. Station search 8-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. 1. Press [1/6]. "Station List" appears and enter the Station List mode.
  • Page 53 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 8. Aha Radio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 8-5. Calling a number in the content 8-5. Calling a number in the content You can call the phone number obtained from the content from a smartphone connected to this unit via Bluetooth.

  • Page 54: Aha Source Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 8. Aha Radio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 8-6. Aha source control 8-6. Aha source control You can turn on/off the aha source. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 55: Requirements Iheartradio

    9-1. Requirements iHeartRADIO™ Requirements for listening to the iHeartRADIO™ are as follows: Download the iHeart Link for KENWOOD application from the iTunes App Store or Google play. In the application on your device, log in and create a free account with iHeartRADIO.

  • Page 56: Listening To The Iheartradio

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 9. iHeartRADIO 9-2. Listening to the iHeartRADIO 9-2. Listening to the iHeartRADIO Android (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U only) You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. See <15-2. Registering a Bluetooth d evice>. Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch.
  • Page 57 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 9. iHeartRADIO 9-3. Basic operations 9-3. Basic operations Stop/Pause and play a song Press and hold [1/6]. Skip track (Custom station) Press [F]. Thumbs up (Custom station) Press [R] button. Thumbs down (Custom station) Press [S] button. Adding to favorite stations (Live station) Press and hold [R].
  • Page 58 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 9. iHeartRADIO 9-4. Station search 9-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. 1. Press [1/6]. "Station List" appears and enter the Station List mode. 2. Select a category and station using [Control] knob.

  • Page 59: Station Scan

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 9. iHeartRADIO 9-5. Station scan 9-5. Station scan You can switch among stations at random. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iHeartRADIO source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode.

  • Page 60: Favorite Station Delete

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 9. iHeartRADIO 9-6. Favorite station delete 9-6. Favorite station delete You can delete a favorite station. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iHeartRADIO source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode.

  • Page 61: Iheartradio Source Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 9. iHeartRADIO 9-7. iHeartRADIO source control 9-7. iHeartRADIO source control You can turn on/off the iHeartRADIO source. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode.

  • Page 62: Playing Music

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 10-1. Playing music 10-1. Playing music Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Insert a disc in the Disc slot. When it is inserted, the source is switched automatically and playback starts.
  • Page 63 Data contained in the USB device may be damaged if you remove it when it is used as the active source.
  • Page 64 When two USB memories are connected When two USB memories are connected, you can search for a song in both USB memories. When database information is added using KENWOOD Music Editor (<10-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music...
  • Page 65 10-3. Skip search 10-3. Skip search (Music Editor media <10-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control">) You can search for a song by skipping songs at the set skip search ratio (the ratio of the number of songs to skip to the total number of songs in the selected list).

  • Page 66: Skip Search Ratio Setting

    10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 10-4. Skip search ratio setting 10-4. Skip search ratio setting (Music Editor media <10-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control">) You can change the ratio of skip performed as mentioned in <10-3. Skip search>.

  • Page 67: Playback Mode

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 10-5. Playback mode 10-5. Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1. Press [SRC] and select a CD/ USB ("CD"/ "USB") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 68: Direct Music Search

    Press [6] on the remote control. This function cannot be used for a Music Editor media. This function cannot be used for media for which database information is added using KENWOOD Music Editor (<10-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music...

  • Page 69: About The Audio File

    ;: folder -: Audio file For the online manual describing audio files, visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. In this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not provided in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.

  • Page 70: About The Usb Device

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 10-8. About the USB device 10-8. About the USB device When the USB device is connected to this unit, it is charged when this unit is powered. Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
  • Page 71 When you use the audio file with database information added by the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" or "KENWOOD Music Control", you can search for a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search. "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control" are available from the following web site:...

  • Page 72: About The Discs Used With This Unit

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 10-10. About the discs used with this unit 10-10. About the discs used with this unit This unit can only play the CDs with The following discs cannot be used: A discs that is not round...

  • Page 73: Handling Discs

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 10-11. Handling discs 10-11. Handling discs Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

  • Page 74: Listening To The Radio

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-1. Listening to the radio 11-1. Listening to the radio Selecting a tuner source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a Tuner ("TUNER") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 75: Station Preset Memory

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-2. Station preset memory 11-2. Station preset memory You can store a station in the memory. 1. Press [E] or [F] to select the station. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset mode.

  • Page 76: Auto Memory

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-3. Auto memory 11-3. Auto memory You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception automatically. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Tuner ("TUNER") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 77: Recall Preset Station

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-4. Recall preset station 11-4. Recall preset station Recall the stations in the memory. 1. Press [R] to select a band. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset mode. 3. Select a memory number (FM: "1" – "18", AM: "1" – "6") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 78: Tuner Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-5. Tuner setting 11-5. Tuner setting You can set up the tuner. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Tuner ("TUNER") source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 79: Direct Access Tuning

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-6. Direct access tuning 11-6. Direct access tuning (Function of remote control) You can search for a station directly by entering frequency. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control.
  • Page 80 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U) 11-7. PTY (Program Type) 11-7. PTY (Program Type) You can search for a station by selecting a Program Type. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings"...
  • Page 81 This function cannot be used during reception of a traffic bulletin or AM broadcast.

  • Page 82: About Hd Radio™ Technology

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology 12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology Program Service Data provides song name, artist, station ID, and other relevant data streams Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original formats on the FM...
  • Page 83 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner 12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner Selecting a HD Radio source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a HD Radio ("HD RADIO") source using [Control] knob.
  • Page 84 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-3. Station preset memory 12-3. Station preset memory You can store a station in the memory. 1. Press [E] or [F] to select the channel. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset memory mode.
  • Page 85 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-4. Auto memory 12-4. Auto memory You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the memory. 1. Press [SRC] and select an HD Radio ("HD RADIO") source using [Control] knob.
  • Page 86 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-5. Recall preset station 12-5. Recall preset station Recall the stations in the memory. 1. Press [R] to select a band. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset memory mode. 3. Select a memory number (FM: "1" – "18", AM: "1" – "6") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 87: Itunes Tagging

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-6. iTunes tagging 12-6. iTunes tagging You can stores the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You can easily find the song on the iTunes Store according to the tag sent to the iPod.
  • Page 88 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-7. Direct access tuning 12-7. Direct access tuning (Function of remote control) You can tune to a station directly by entering its frequency or channel. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control.

  • Page 89: Hd Radio Tuner Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD) 12-8. HD Radio tuner setting 12-8. HD Radio tuner setting You can set the HD Radio tuner-related items. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" using [Control] knob.

  • Page 90: Selecting A Display Type

    Turn off the display and key illumination. (5 seconds after completion of operation) Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

  • Page 91: Information Display Setting

    "Status" "ON" / "OFF" (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. The status display automatically turns "OFF" during aha source and cannot be switched to ON. 4. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode...

  • Page 92: Illumination Color Selection

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 13. Display settings 13-3. Illumination color selection 13-3. Illumination color selection (Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U) You can select the illumination color of the panel. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "DISP&ILLUMI"...

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Illumination Color

    13. Display settings 13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color 13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color (Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U) You can adjust the illumination color of the panel. 1. Select the illumination color you want to adjust. Select from among "Color1" to "Color24" or "User" with reference to <13-3.

  • Page 94: Selecting A Text Display

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 13. Display settings 13-5. Selecting a text display 13-5. Selecting a text display You can change the information displayed on each of the following sources: 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "DISP&ILLUMI" > "Display Select"...
  • Page 95 Track title "Track Title" Play time "P-Time" Spectrum analysis and Clock[1] "Speana/Clock" Clock[2] "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD On HD Radio tuner source Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station name "Station Name" Artist name* "Artist Name" Song title* "Song Title"...
  • Page 96 "Speana/Clock" Clock[2] "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. *Display type A only **Display type B only Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. Notes on text display If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.

  • Page 97: Display & Illumination Setting

    Sets whether the key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. SYNC"[3] "ON" / "OFF" (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. 4. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item.
  • Page 98 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 14. General settings 14-1. Adjusting the date 14-1. Adjusting the date 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" > "Clock&Date" > "Date Adjust" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.
  • Page 99 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 14. General settings 14-2. Clock & date display type setting 14-2. Clock & date display type setting You can set the display type of the clock and calendar. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings"...

  • Page 100: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 14. General settings 14-3. Auxiliary input display setting 14-3. Auxiliary input display setting You can set the display when switched the AUX source. 1. Press [SRC] and select an Auxiliary Input ("AUX") source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>.
  • Page 101 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 14. General settings 14-4. Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call 14-4. Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call Function of KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U The audio system automatically mutes when it receives an incoming call.

  • Page 102: Demonstration Mode Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 14. General settings 14-5. Demonstration mode setting 14-5. Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "DEMO Mode" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 103: Initial Settings

    (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. 5. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

  • Page 104: About The Bluetooth Module

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 15. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 15-1. About the Bluetooth module 15-1. About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified Profile HFP (Hands Free Profile) SPP (Serial Port Profile)

  • Page 105: Registering A Bluetooth Device

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 15. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device 15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit. 1. Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device. Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit for connection.
  • Page 106 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 15. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect 15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect When two or more Bluetooth devices have already been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth device you wish to use.

  • Page 107: Deleting A Registered Bluetooth Device

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 15. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device 15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Settings"...

  • Page 108: Bluetooth Device Registration Test

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 15. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 15-5. Bluetooth device registration test 15-5. Bluetooth device registration test You can check whether a Bluetooth device can be registered by operating this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.

  • Page 109: Receiving A Call

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-1. Receiving a call 16-1. Receiving a call You can answer a phone call Press [Ú]. Either of the following operations will disconnect the line. Inserting a CD. Connecting a USB device.

  • Page 110: Calling A Number In The Phone Book

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-2. Calling a number in the phone book 16-2. Calling a number in the phone book 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Phone Book" using [Control] knob.

  • Page 111: Dialing A Number

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-3. Dialing a number 16-3. Dialing a number 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Number Dial" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 112: Calling A Number In The Call Log

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-4. Calling a number in the call log 16-4. Calling a number in the call log 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Call History" using [Control] knob.

  • Page 113: Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Preset Call" using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 114: Registering In The Preset Dial Number List

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-6. Registering in the preset dial number list 16-6. Registering in the preset dial number list 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Enter the phone number you wish to register Enter the phone number with reference to the following: <16-3.

  • Page 115: During A Call

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-7. During a call 16-7. During a call Disconnecting a call Press [Ú]. Switching to the Private mode Press [E] or [F]. Pressing this knob each time switches between the private talk mode ("PRIVATE") and hands-free talk mode.

  • Page 116: Clearing The Disconnection Message

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-8. Clearing the disconnection message 16-8. Clearing the disconnection message 1. Press [Ú]. "HF Disconnect" disappears.

  • Page 117: Voice Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-9. Voice Control 16-9. Voice Control This unit can access the voice recognition function of the connected cell phone. You can search the phone book by voice. (The function depends on the cell phone.) 1.

  • Page 118: Display Of Phone Number Types (Categories)

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 16. Hands-free phoning (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 16-10. Display of phone number types (categories) 16-10. Display of phone number types (categories) The category items in the phone book are displayed as follows: Display Information "General" / General "Home" / Home "Office"...

  • Page 119: Before Use

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 17. Bluetooth audio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 17-1. Before use 17-1. Before use You need to register your Bluetooth audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <1 5-2. Registering a Bluetooth device>. You need to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to connect. Refer to <15-3.
  • Page 120 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 17. Bluetooth audio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 17-2. Basic operations 17-2. Basic operations Selecting a Bluetooth audio source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a Bluetooth audio ("BT AUDIO") source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source...
  • Page 121 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 17. Bluetooth audio (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 17-3. Playback mode 17-3. Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Bluetooth audio ("BT AUDIO") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 122: Registering The Pin Code

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 18. Bluetooth settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 18-1. Registering the PIN code 18-1. Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.
  • Page 123 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 18. Bluetooth settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 18-2. Downloading the phone book 18-2. Downloading the phone book If the phone book is not downloaded automatically to this unit to which a cell phone − which is not compatible with PBAP − is connected, download it in the following manner: 1.

  • Page 124: Deleting The Phone Book

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 18. Bluetooth settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 18-3. Deleting the phone book 18-3. Deleting the phone book You can delete the phone book stored in this unit to which a cell phone − which is not compatible with PBAP −...
  • Page 125 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 18. Bluetooth settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 18-4. Displaying the firmware version 18-4. Displaying the firmware version You can view the version of the firmware of this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode.

  • Page 126: Switching Between Two Connected Cell-Phones

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 18. Bluetooth settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 18-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones 18-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones When two Bluetooth devices are connected, you can assign the Bluetooth device to be used in priority to the other Bluetooth device.

  • Page 127: Bluetooth Detail Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 18. Bluetooth settings (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U) 18-6. Bluetooth detail setting 18-6. Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Settings" >...
  • Page 128 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-1. Before use 19-1. Before use SiriusXM Satellite Radio operation requires the connection of the optional SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner. To activate the SiriusXM Vehicle Connect tuner, you will need the Radio ID.

  • Page 129: Listening To The Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-2. Listening to the SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio 19-2. Listening to the SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio Selecting a tuner source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.
  • Page 130 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-3. Category and channel search 19-3. Category and channel search You can select the channel and category you want to receive. 1. Press [1/6]. "Category Search" appears and enter the Category and Channel search mode.

  • Page 131: Channel Preset Memory

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-4. Channel preset memory 19-4. Channel preset memory You can store a channel in the memory. 1. Press [E] or [F] to select the channel. 2. Press [1/6] twice. Enter the Preset memory mode.
  • Page 132 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-5. Preset tuning 19-5. Preset tuning Recalling a channel from the memory. 1. Press [1/6] twice. Enter the Preset memory mode. 2. Select a memory number ("1" – "24") using [Control] knob.
  • Page 133 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-6. Tune Start™ 19-6. Tune Start™ When tuning stations using the first 1-6 presets, songs will play from the beginning of each track if Tune Start is enabled. Refer to "Tune Start" of <19-20.
  • Page 134 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-7. Direct access tuning 19-7. Direct access tuning (Function of remote control) You can search for a channel directly by entering its number. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control.
  • Page 135 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-8. iTunes tagging 19-8. iTunes tagging You can store the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You can easily find the song on the iTunes Store according to the tag sent to the iPod.

  • Page 136: Parental Lock Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-9. Parental Lock setting 19-9. Parental Lock setting You can turn on/off Parental Lock for each channel. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source...

  • Page 137: Clearing The Parental Lock Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting 19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting You can clear the Parent Lock setting for each channel. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 138: Setting Parental Lock For Mature Content

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-11. Setting Parental Lock for Mature content 19-11. Setting Parental Lock for Mature content You can turn on/off Parental Lock for the adult channels assigned by SiriusXM. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 139: Parental Lock Pass Code Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting 19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting You can set a new pass code for Parental Lock setting. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.
  • Page 140 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-13. Setting the Song and Artist Alerts 19-13. Setting the Song and Artist Alerts When the broadcast of the song by the registered artist or the broadcast of the registered song starts, a message appears to allow you to switch the current source to the desired channel, even though the receiving source is other than SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

  • Page 141: Song Or Artist Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-14. Song or Artist setting 19-14. Song or Artist setting You can turn on/off the content alert function. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.
  • Page 142 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item 19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item You can enable or disable the registered content alert item individually. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.
  • Page 143 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item 19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item You can delete the registered Content Alert item. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 144: Siriusxm Replay

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-17. SiriusXM Replay™ 19-17. SiriusXM Replay™ You can replay up to the last 60 minutes broadcasting of current channel. 1. Press [R]. Enter the Replay mode. The "REP" indicator stays lit during Replay mode.

  • Page 145: Channel Skip Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-18. Channel skip setting 19-18. Channel skip setting You can register the channel you wish to skip. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source...

  • Page 146: Clearing The Channel Skip Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-19. Clearing the channel skip setting 19-19. Clearing the channel skip setting You can clear the skip setting for all the selected channels together. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 147: Siriusxm Tuner Setting

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 19. SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting 19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting You can set the SiriusXM tuner related items. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" using [Control] knob.
  • Page 148 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 20. Remote control (Optional accessory) setup (KMR-555U) 20-1. Registering a remote control ID 20-1. Registering a remote control ID When connecting the remote control KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR (Optional accessory) to this unit, you should register the ID for KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR.
  • Page 149 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 20. Remote control (Optional accessory) setup (KMR-555U) 20-2. Delete the remote control ID 20-2. Delete the remote control ID You can delete the ID registered for the remote control KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR (optional accessory). 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 150: Before Using Remote Control

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 21. Basic operation of remote control (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U) 21-1. Before using remote control 21-1. Before using remote control Preparing the remote control unit Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control unit in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 151 KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 21. Basic operation of remote control (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U) 21-2. Basic opreation 21-2. Basic opreation General control [VOL] Volume control: [SRC] Source selection: Press and hold the button to turn off the power. [ATT] Volume reduction: When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.
  • Page 152 Movement between folders/files during Music search mode: Return to previous folder: On iPod source Enter Music search mode: Movement between items during Music search mode: Return to previous item: Pause/Play: On Pandora source Music selection: [ENT] Pause/Play: Enter the station list mode: [R]/[S] Select item: [R]/[S] Exit the station list mode: [6] On Aha source...

  • Page 153: Setting Error

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 22. Troubleshooting guide 22-1. Setting error 22-1. Setting error Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ö Cannot set up display. Í The demonstration mode is not turned off as mentioned in <14-5.

  • Page 154: Operation/Wiring Error

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 22. Troubleshooting guide 22-2. Operation/wiring error 22-2. Operation/wiring error What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of a slight operation error or a wiring error. Before calling for service, first check the following table for possible problems.

  • Page 155: Error Messages

    KDC-X997/KDC-BT955HD/KDC-X897/KDC-BT855U/KDC-X697/KDC-655U/KMR-555U 22. Troubleshooting guide 22-3. Error messages 22-3. Error messages The messages shown below indicates your system condition. ö "TOC Error" Í The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. Í The disc is unreadable.
  • Page 156 Í Update of the firmware has failed. ò Retry update of the firmware. ö "Device Full" Í 5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth devices are registered. ö "Pairing Failed" Í Pairing error. ö "N/A Voice Tag" Í...
  • Page 157 ö "Stream Error" Í Streaming cannot be continued. ö "Station Saved" Í The favorite station has been stored. ö "Cannot Save" Í Storage of the favorite station has failed. ö "Station Created" Í Creation of the station is completed. ö "Cannot Create"...
  • Page 158 ö "Art/Sng Unavail" Í The content currently being received cannot be registered as a content alert item regardless of whether its artist or song name is stored.

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