Kenwood KDC U4549SD User Manual

KDC-U549BT  
KDC-U4549SD  
KDC-U4549  
CIND-SRETCERIVUERCTION MANUAL  
© 2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved.  
B64-4803-10/01 (MW/M0)  
Safety  
WARNING  
Stop the car before operating the unit.  
Important to know...  
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 sounds outside the car. Driving with  
the volume too high may cause an accident.  
Condensation: When the car is air-  
conditioned, moisture may collect on the  
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In  
this case, remove the disc and wait for the  
moisture to evaporate.  
The illustrations in this manual are examples  
used to explain more clearly how the  
controls are used. Therefore, what appears  
on the illustrations may differ from what  
appears on the actual equipment.  
If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
When you purchase external components,  
check with your Kenwood dealer to make  
sure that they work with your model and in  
your area.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the unit: 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.  
The marking of products using  
lasers  
Cleaning the connector: Wipe off dirt on  
the connector of the unit and faceplate. Use  
a cotton swab or cloth.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
The label is attached to the chassis/case and  
says that the component uses laser beams  
that have been classified as Class 1.  
It means that the unit is utilizing laser  
beams that are of a weaker class. There is  
no danger of hazardous radiation outside  
the unit.  
English 3  
Preparation  
How to attach/detach the faceplate  
How to prepare the remote  
controller (RC-405)  
When you use the remote controller for the  
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first time, pull out the insulation sheet.  
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Insulation sheet  
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Do not expose the faceplate to direct  
sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also  
avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
If the effectiveness of the remote  
controller decreases, replace the battery.  
Keep the faceplate in its casing while  
detached.  
The faceplate is a precision piece of  
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equipment and can be damaged by shocks  
or jolts.  
To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
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terminals of the unit and faceplate with your  
fingers.  
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Caution:  
Do not set the remote control in hot places  
How to reset your unit  
such as on the dashboard.  
Lithium battery.  
If this unit fails to operate  
properly, press the reset  
button.  
Danger of explosion if the battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the  
same or equivalent type.  
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The unit returns to factory  
settings when the reset  
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The battery pack or batteries shall not be  
button is pressed.  
exposed to excessive heat such sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
Keep battery out of reach of children and in  
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original package until ready to use. Dispose  
of used batteries promptly. If swallowed  
contact physician immediately.  
Reset button  
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English  
The Bluetooth word mark and logos  
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.  
and any use of such marks by Kenwood  
Corporation is under license. Other  
trademarks and trade names are those of  
their respective owners.  
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
“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. Apple is  
not responsible for the operation of this  
device or its compliance with safety and  
regulatory standards. Please note that the  
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone  
may affect wireless performance.  
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and  
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
This symbol mark indicates  
that Kenwood manufactured  
this product so as to decrease  
harmful influence on the  
environment.  
English 5  
Basic Operations  
Loading slot  
Remote sensor  
Do not expose to bright sunlight.  
Ejects the disc  
Volume knob  
Display window  
Detaches the faceplate  
The following indicator lights up when...  
ST: A stereo broadcast is received.  
IN: A disc is in the unit.  
ATT: The sound attenuates.  
EQ: [SYSTEM Q] is set to an EQ mode other  
than [NATURAL]. (page 28)  
B.BOOST: [BASS BOOST] is set to [1] or [2].  
(page 28)  
: Indicates that the Music Search mode is  
selected now.  
USB terminal  
Auxiliary input jack  
BT: Bluetooth cell-phone connection status.  
Slide open the cover  
The illustration and button names used  
for explanation in this manual are of  
KDC-U549BT (unless mentioned otherwise).  
Refer to the table below for the difference:  
KDC-U549BT  
KDC-U4549SD  
KDC-U4549  
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English  
When you press or hold the following button(s)...  
Remote  
controller  
Main unit  
General operation  
Turns on.  
Turns off if pressed and held.  
Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, SD, CD, AUX,  
STANDBY), if the power is turned on.  
SRC  
SRC  
• If the source is ready, playback also starts. “iPod”, “SD” and “CD” are  
selectable only when an iPod is connected, an SD card is inserted or a  
disc is loaded.  
Adjusts the volume level.  
VOLud  
Volume knob  
(turn)  
5 / Selects items.  
ENT 38 Confirms selection.  
Volume knob  
(press)  
Enters [FUNCTION] settings.  
Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3) or AM.  
Selects the next folder. (Press *AM– on remote controller to select  
the previous folder.)  
*AM– /  
#FM+  
BAND  
6 (38)  
ENT 38 Pauses/resumes playback of a disc/ USB device/ SD/ iPod.  
Searches for radio station.  
Selects track/file.  
Fast-forwards/reverses tracks/files if pressed and held.  
4/  
+¢  
4 / ¢  
Changes the display information.  
Scrolls the display information if pressed and held.  
Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 8) if pressed and held  
SCRL DISP  
while in clock display screen.  
KDC-U549BT only:  
Enters Bluetooth mode. (page 18)  
Press to answer an incoming call.  
Enters Bluetooth easy pairing mode if pressed and held. (page 22)  
KDC-U4549SD only:  
Selects “SD” source.  
KDC-U4549 only:  
SD  
Selects “iPod” source.  
Switches the controlling terminal (HANDS ON/ HANDS OFF) for  
iPod  
iPod playback if pressed and held. (page 15)  
Enters [AUDIO CONTROL] settings directly.  
Attenuates the sound.  
AUD  
ATT  
• To return to the previous level, press the button again.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Exit from setting mode.  
EXIT  
• Press and hold on the main unit will also exit from the setting  
mode.  
English 7  
Muting upon the reception of a phone call (KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549  
only)  
To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone  
accessory. (See “Installation Manual” on a separate volume.)  
When a call comes in, “CALLappears.  
The audio system pauses.  
To continue listen to the audio system during a call, press SRC. “CALLdisappear and the  
audio system resumes.  
When a call ends, “CALLdisappear.  
The audio system resumes.  
Getting Started  
Canceling the display  
demonstration  
Adjusting the clock  
1 Press the volume knob to enter  
[FUNCTION] mode.  
The display demonstration is always turned  
on unless you cancel it.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK],  
then press to enter.  
When you turn on the power (or after you  
reset the unit), the display shows:  
[CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME 4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK  
KNOB]  
ADJUST], then press to enter.  
Clock hour flashes on the display.  
1 Press the volume knob.  
[YES] is selected as the initial setup.  
2 Press the volume knob again to confirm.  
[DEMO OFF] appears.  
5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour,  
then press to enter minute adjustment.  
Clock minutes flashes on the display.  
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the  
minute, then press to confirm.  
If no operation is done for about 15 seconds  
or if you turn the volume knob to select  
[NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and  
the display demonstration starts.  
Press 4 / ¢ to move between the  
hour and minute adjustment.  
7 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
Setting the demonstration mode  
1 Press the volume knob to enter  
[FUNCTION].  
2 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO  
MODE], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or  
[OFF].  
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration  
starts if no operation is done for about 20  
seconds.  
4 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
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English  
Initial settings before operations  
1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.  
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.  
See table below for selection.  
5 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
Item  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
PRESET TYPE NORMAL *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;  
MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).  
KEY BEEP  
ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.  
TDF ALARM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF *: Cancels.  
BUILT-IN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound of the connected external component through the car speakers when “AUX” is selected as the  
source. ; ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source. When  
you turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is connected). Turn the  
volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection.  
CD READ  
1*: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as a music CD. No sound can  
be heard if an audio file disc is played.  
SWITCH  
PREOUT  
KDC-U549BT only:  
REAR */ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear of  
the unit (through an external amplifier).  
SP SELECT OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.  
F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO *: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).  
English 9  
Listening to the Radio  
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.  
Press briefly to recall memorized station.  
2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5,  
press SRC.  
Release your fingers from the buttons after  
1 Press SRC to select “TUNER”.  
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select a band  
(FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).  
the display appears.  
To restore the initial setting, repeat the same  
3 Press 4 / ¢ to search for a station.  
procedure.  
When the frequency step is changed, the  
frequencies in the memory are deleted.  
Using the remote controller (RC-405)  
#FM+ / *AM– : Selects band.  
4 / +¢  
1 – 6  
: Selects station.  
: Selects preset station.  
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings  
While listening to the radio...  
1 Press the volume knob to enter  
[FUNCTION] mode.  
Changing the frequency steps  
You can change the frequency step of FM/  
AM:  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to make a  
selection, then press to confirm.  
See table below for selection.  
FM : 50 kHz to 200 kHz  
AM : 9 kHz to 10 kHz  
1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the  
power.  
4 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
Item  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
SEEK MODE  
Selects the tuning mode for 4 / ¢ buttons.  
AUTO1 *: Automatically search for a station. ; AUTO2: Search in the order of the stations in the preset memory. ;  
MANUAL: Manually search for a station.  
AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO *: Cancels (automatic memorizing is  
not activated). (Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (page 9)  
MONO SET  
ON: Improves the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost). ; OFF *: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).  
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Listening to the other external  
components  
Preparation : Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (page 9)  
1 Press SRC to select “AUX”.  
2 Turn on the external component and  
Auxiliary input jack  
start playing.  
3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the  
volume.  
3.5 mm stereo mini plug  
(commercially available)  
Portable audio device  
(commercially available)  
English 11  
Listening to a Disc/ USB/ SD/ iPod  
Ejects the disc.  
Detach the faceplate  
(“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.)  
Press to select track/file.  
Hold to fast-forwards/reverses.  
USB terminal  
Press to pause. Press again  
to resume playback.  
Press to select next folder of Audio  
File/iPod.  
Press to select next disc of CD changer.  
Start playing a disc  
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.  
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Apple iPod  
(commercially available)  
Start playing a USB device or iPod  
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.  
2 Slide open the cover.  
3 Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB  
terminal.  
KCA-iP102  
(optional accessory)  
The source automatically switches, and  
playback starts.  
Removing the USB device or iPod  
1 Press SRC to select a source other than  
“USB” or “iPod”.  
2 Remove the USB device or iPod.  
Start playing the disc changer  
• Function of KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549.  
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.  
2 Press SRC to select “CD CHANGER”.  
USB device  
(commercially available)  
CA-U1EX  
(optional accessory)  
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Start playing an SD  
All Random Play  
• Function of KDC-U4549SD.  
Press and hold number button  
3 (ALL RDM).  
Pressing this button again plays songs in  
the normal mode starting.  
Audio File/ iPod :  
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.  
2 Press the Release button to Detach the  
faceplate.  
3 Hold the SD card with the label side up  
and the notched section on the right, and  
insert it into the slot until it clicks.  
4 Reattaching the Faceplate  
5 Press SRC to select “SD”.  
ALL RANDOM, RANDOM OFF  
Changes the iPod browsing item to “songs”.  
Selecting Magazine Random Play  
Press number button 5 repeatedly to  
make a selection.  
CD changer : MGZN (magazine) RANDOM,  
RANDOM OFF  
SD card  
(commercially available)  
Selecting Scan Play  
Press number button 2 (SCAN)  
repeatedly to make a selection.  
Audio CD : TRACK SCAN, SCAN OFF  
Audio File : FILE SCAN, SCAN OFF  
CD changer : TRACK SCAN, SCAN OFF  
If scan play is selected, the unit starts  
playing the first 10-second intro of the  
music in the disc/current folder.  
Removing the SD card  
• Function of KDC-U4549SD.  
1 Press the Release button to Detach the  
faceplate.  
2 Push the SD card until it clicks and then  
remove your finger from the card.  
The card pops up so that you can pull it  
out with your fingers.  
If “SCAN OFF” is selected, the unit resumes  
normal play of the current song.  
Selecting a folder/track/file  
• Not available if disc changer playback is selected.  
1 Press to enter Music Search mode.  
“SEARCH” appears, then the current file  
name appears on the display.  
3 Reattaching the Faceplate.  
Selecting Repeat Play  
Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly  
to make a selection.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/  
track/ file, then press to confirm.  
To skips songs, press 4/ ¢. Holding  
4/ ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of  
the setting made. (page 15)  
Audio CD : TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF  
Audio File :  
FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF  
iPod :  
FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF  
CD changer : TRACK REPEAT, DISC REPEAT,  
REPEAT OFF  
This operation is effective only for the iPod  
or Kenwood Music Editor media.  
To return to the root folder (audio file), top  
Selecting Random Play  
menu (iPod) or first track (audio CD), press  
Press number button 3 (ALL RDM)  
repeatedly to make a selection.  
Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF  
Audio File/ iPod :  
FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF  
CD changer : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF  
BAND.  
To return to the previous folder, press  
To cancel the Music Search mode, press and  
hold  
< or > on the display indicates that  
preceded/next item is available.  
.
.
English 13  
Alphabet Search for iPod  
1 Press to enter Music Search mode.  
“SEARCH” appears.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select a  
category, then press to confirm.  
3 Press again to enter alphabet search  
mode.  
Direct Disc Search using the remote  
controller (RC-405)  
• Only when the source is CD changer.  
• Not available if Random Play, Scan Play is  
selected.  
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Disc Search  
mode.  
“SEARCH <– – –>” appears.  
“– –” appears.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select the  
character to be searched for.  
5 Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry  
position.  
2 Press the number buttons to enter the  
disc number.  
3 Press #FM+ / *AM– to search for the disc.  
To cancel the Direct Disc Search mode,  
You can enter up to three characters.  
6 Press the volume knob to start searching.  
After this step, see step 2 of <Selecting a  
press  
.
Using the remote controller (RC-405)  
folder/track/file> (page 13) to select a song. In playback mode:  
To return to the Music Search mode, press  
#FM+ / *AM– : Selects folder/disc.  
.
4 / +¢  
: Selects track/file.  
: Pauses/resumes playback.  
To cancel the Music Search mode, press and  
hold  
ENT 38  
.
In Music Search mode:  
A longer searching time is required if there  
are many songs or playlists in the iPod.  
To search for a character other than A to Z  
and 0 to 9, enter only “ * ”.  
The article (a, an, the) of songs name will be  
skipped during search.  
ENT 38 : Confirms selection.  
5 / ∞  
: Selects folder/file/track.  
: Returns to the previous folder.  
My Playlist for iPod  
Registering songs in the playlist  
1 Select and play the song you want to  
register. (page 13)  
2 Press and hold number button  
5 (MEMO MY LIST) to register.  
“## STORED” (registration number) appears.  
You can register up to 10 songs. “MEMORY  
FULLappears, if you try to register the  
eleventh song.  
Direct Music Search using the  
remote controller (RC-405)  
• Not available if Random Play, Scan Play,  
KENWOOD Music Editor media, iPod playback  
is selected.  
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music  
Search mode.  
“– – –” appears.  
If you attempt to register a song from  
2 Press the number buttons to enter the  
track number.  
a different iPod, “NO INFO” followed by  
“MPLIST DELETE” appears.  
3 Press 4 / +¢ to search for the music.  
To delete the playlist, turn the volume knob  
to select “YES”, then press to confirm.  
You can also register the song displayed in  
To cancel the Direct Music Search mode,  
press  
.
the Music Search mode by following the  
same procedure.  
Do not register Podcasts.  
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Playing a song on the playlist  
1 Press number button  
5 (MEMO MY LIST) to display the playlist.  
“MY PLAYLIST” appears.  
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings  
While listening to an iPod or KENWOOD Music  
Editor media ...  
1 Press the volume knob to enter  
[FUNCTION] mode.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to make a  
selection, then press to confirm.  
See the following table for selection.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select the song  
you want, then press to confirm.  
Random play cannot be performed during  
playback of a song in the playlist.  
Deleting a song on the playlist  
1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST)  
to display the playlist.  
4 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
Item  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
“MY PLAYLIST” appears.  
SKIP SEARCH 0.5% */ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of skip  
when searching for a song in Music Search  
mode.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select the song  
you want to delete, then press and hold  
the volume knob.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [DELETE  
ONE] or [DELETE ALL], then press to  
confirm.  
MPLIST  
DELETE  
YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ;  
NO *: Cancels.  
[MPLIST DELETE] is selectable only when the source is  
“iPod”.  
Select “DELETE ALL” to delete all the songs  
in the playlist.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select [YES],  
then press to confirm.  
“COMPLETED” appears.  
iPod control by Hand mode  
Press number button 1 (iPod) repeatedly  
to make a selection.  
KDC-U4549  
Press and hold iPod repeatedly to make  
a selection.  
HANDS ON :  
Control iPod from the iPod.  
This mode is not compatible with music  
information display. The display will show  
“iPod MODE”.  
HANDS OFF: Control iPod from the unit.  
English 15  
Handling discs  
Do not touch the recording surface of  
manual on the following site:  
the disc.  
Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a  
About USB device  
disc with tape stuck on it.  
This unit can play audio files stored on a  
Do not use any accessories for the disc.  
Clean from the center of the disc and  
USB mass storage class device.  
Install the USB device in the place where  
move outward.  
Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft  
cloth. Do not use any solvents.  
When removing discs from this unit, pull  
them out horizontally.  
Remove the rims from the center hole  
and disc edge before inserting a disc.  
it will not prevent you from driving your  
vehicle properly.  
You cannot connect a USB device via a  
USB hub and Multi Card Reader.  
Make sure all important data has been  
backed up to avoid losing the data.  
Connecting a cable whose total length  
is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal  
playback.  
A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX  
Discs that cannot be used  
This unit can only play the CDs with:  
(optional accessory) is required for  
connecting a USB device.  
Discs that are not round.  
Discs with coloring on the recording  
About SD card (KDC-U4549SD only)  
This unit is capable of playback of SD/  
SDHC memory cards complying with the  
SD or SDHC standard.  
SD card (≤2 GB), SDHC card (≤32 GB)  
A special adapter is required to use a  
miniSD card, miniSDHC card, microSD  
card or microSDHC card.  
The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be  
surface or discs that are dirty.  
You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable  
disc that has not been finalized. (For the  
finalization process refer to your disc  
writing software, and your disc recorder  
instruction manual.)  
3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt  
to insert using an adapter can cause  
malfunction.  
used.  
Data recorded in the SD audio format  
cannot be played back.  
About Audio file  
Playable Audio file  
About compatible iPod/iPhone  
Made for  
: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)  
Playable disc media: CD-R/RW/ROM  
Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level  
– iPod touch (4th generation)  
– iPod touch (3rd generation)  
– iPod touch (2nd generation)  
– iPod touch (1st generation)  
– iPod classic  
1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.  
Playable USB device or SD card file system:  
FAT16, FAT32  
Although the audio files are complied with  
the standards listed above, the play maybe  
impossible depending on the types or  
conditions of media or device.  
– iPod with video  
– iPod nano (6th generation)  
– iPod nano (5th generation)  
– iPod nano (4th generation)  
– iPod nano (3rd generation)  
– iPod nano (2nd generation)  
Detailed information and notes about the  
playable audio files are stated in an online  
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– iPod nano (1st generation)  
– iPhone 4  
– iPhone 3GS  
– iPhone 3G  
– iPhone  
(As of January 2011)  
Latest compatible list of iPod/iPhone.  
For details, see:  
Type of control available varies depending  
on the type of connected iPod. For  
details, see above URL.  
The word “iPod” appearing in this manual  
indicates the iPod or iPhone connected to  
this unit with a connection cable, KCA-  
iP102 (optional accessory).  
If you start playback after connecting the  
iPod, the music that has been played by  
the iPod is played first.  
In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed  
without displaying a folder name, etc.  
Changing the browse item will display a  
correct title, etc.  
You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or  
” displayed on iPod.  
About “KENWOOD Music Editor”  
This unit supports the PC application  
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” or  
later.  
When you use the audio file with  
database information added by the  
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1”, you  
can search a file by title, album or artist  
name using Music Search (page 13).  
In the Instruction manual, the term “Music  
Editor media” is used to mean the device  
that contains audio files with database  
information added with KENWOOD Music  
Editor.  
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” is  
available from the following web site:  
For further information on “KENWOOD  
Music Editor Light ver1.1”, refer to the site  
above or the application help.  
English 17  
Operation of Hands-Free Phoning  
Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-  
BT200 connected.  
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the  
current phone number.  
Press briefly to recall memorized phone number.  
KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549  
Press and hold to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
Press to answer an incoming  
call.  
KDC-U549BT  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
Press to answer an incoming call.  
When “CONFIRM PHONE” is displayed,  
confirm connection with a cell-phone  
operation.  
6 The receiver is connected to a cell-phone,  
with “HF CONNECT” displayed, and exits  
the easy pairing mode.  
Getting Started  
Before use the cell-phone, you need to  
connect cell-phone to this unit.  
For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with  
the hands-free function, see <About the  
Cell-Phone> (page 26).  
For more details, see <Easy Pairing  
KDC-U549BT  
1 Press and hold to enter easy pairing  
mode  
function> (page 22).  
If an error code is displayed during paring,  
see <Troubleshooting> (page 34).  
“PAIRING” is displayed.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
2 “SEARCHING” is displayed.  
Search for the Bluetooth device.  
When search is completed, “FINISHED” is  
displayed.  
The following 3 steps procedure is necessary.  
Step 1. Pairing (Registering from Bluetooth  
devices)  
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.  
2 Start registering this unit by operating  
the Bluetooth device.  
By operating the Bluetooth device, register  
the hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KCA-  
BT300” or “KCA-BT200” from the list of  
connected units.  
3 Input the PIN code (“0000”) in the  
Bluetooth device.  
Check that registration is complete on  
3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell-  
phone name, press to confirm.  
4 Input the PIN code  
Turn the volume knob to select the  
number.  
To move to the next digit, press ¢.  
To delete the last digit, press 4.  
5 Press the volume knob to transmit the  
PIN code.  
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is  
completed.  
the Bluetooth device. PIN code is set to  
18 English  
“0000” as the default. You can change this  
code. Refer to [PIN CODE EDIT] under  
<Bluetooth Setup> (page 25).  
Calling a Number in the Phone Book  
2 Turn the volume knob to select “PHONE  
BOOK”, then press to enter.  
4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start  
hands-free connection.  
Step 2. Connection  
If you have registered 2 or more cell-  
phones, you need to select one of them.  
For more details, see <Selecting the  
Bluetooth Device> (page 24).  
When a cell-phone is connected, the “BT”  
indicator lights up.  
3 Press to enter alphabet search mode.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select the  
character to be searched for.  
To move to the next row, press BAND.  
To return to the Phone Book mode, press  
.
5 Press the volume knob to start searching.  
6 Turn the volume knob to select a name  
and category.  
Step 3. Hands-free phoning  
You can do hand-free phoning when the  
To move to the next character, press 4  
/ ¢.  
connection is made.  
When registering from this unit. Refer to  
7 Press the volume knob to make a call.  
To use the Phone Book, it must be  
<Registering Bluetooth Device (Pairing)>  
(page 23).  
downloaded to this unit in advance. Refer to  
<Downloading the Phone Book> (page 21).  
During search, a non-accent character such  
as “u” is searched for instead of an accent  
character such as “ü”.  
The category items in the Phone Book are  
displayed as follows.  
GE: General ; HM: Home ; OF: Office ;  
MO: Mobile ; OT: Other  
Making a Call  
KDC-U549BT  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
1
2 Turn the volume knob to select a dialing  
method, then press to enter.  
Operation method of each mode is  
described below.  
Calling a Number in the Call Log  
2 Turn the volume knob to select the  
“OUTGOING” (outgoing call), “INCOMING”  
(incoming call), or “MISSED CALLS”  
(missed call), then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select a name or  
phone number.  
“PHONE BOOK”: Calling a Number in the  
Phone Book  
“OUTGOING”/ “INCOMING”/ “MISSED  
CALLS”: Calling a Number in the Call  
Log  
“NUMBER DIAL”: Dial a Number  
4 Press the volume knob to make a call.  
The outgoing call list and the incoming call  
“VOICE RECOG”: Make a Voice Dialing  
list, and the missed call list are the lists of  
calls originated from and received at this  
unit. They are not the ones stored in the  
cell-phone memory.  
Call  
Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)  
Switches between name and phone  
number, press DISP.  
To return to the Bluetooth mode, press and  
hold  
.
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
Continued to next page  
English 19  
Dial a Number  
This step is the same as step 4 of the  
procedure in <Calling a Number in the  
Phone Book> (page 19). You can make a  
call or select a category.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select “NUMBER  
DIAL”, then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select the  
phone number  
If your voice cannot be recognized, a  
message is displayed. Pressing the Volume  
knob allows you to retry voice input. Refer  
to <Troubleshooting> (page 34).  
Both the name and category require  
registration of a voice tag. Refer to <Setting  
a Voice Command> (page 24).  
To move to the next digit, press ¢.  
To delete the last digit, press 4.  
Press number button (1 0), #(FM+),  
*(AM–), or +(¢) on the remote  
controller.  
4 Make a call.  
Press the volume knob.  
Press OK on the remote controller.  
Audio sound is not output during voice  
recognition.  
You can input max 25 (KDC-U549BT) / 32  
Receiving a Call  
Answering a Phone Call  
KDC-U549BT  
(KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549) digits.  
Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)  
2 Press number button (1 – 6).  
3 Press the volume knob to make a call.  
Press  
.
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press the volume knob.  
Rejecting an Incoming Call  
Press SRC.  
Registering to the Preset Dial Number  
(Preset Memory)  
2 Enter the phone number with reference  
to the following:  
Dial a number/ Calling a number in the call  
log/ Calling a number in the Phone Book  
3 Press and hold number button (1 – 6) for  
about 2 seconds.  
During a Call  
Disconnecting a Call  
KDC-U549BT  
Press  
.
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press SRC.  
Switching to the Private Mode  
Press number button 6 to switches  
between Private talk (“PRIVATE TALK”)  
and Hands-free talk (“HANDS FREE”).  
Make a Voice Dialing Call  
2 Turn the volume knob to select “VOICE  
RECOG”, then press to enter.  
“V-RECG READY” is displayed.  
3 Press the volume knob to start voice  
recognize.  
4 “PB NAME” is displayed.  
When a beep is heard, say the name within  
2 seconds.  
5 “PN TYPE” is displayed.  
When a beep is heard, say the category  
name within 2 seconds.  
The recognized phone number (name) is  
displayed.  
Call Waiting  
Answering Another Incoming Call with the  
Current Call Suspended  
Turn the volume knob to select  
[ANSWER], then press to enter.  
Continuing the Current Call  
Turn the volume knob to select [REJECT],  
then press to enter.  
Switching between the Current Call and  
Waiting Call  
Press the volume knob to switches the  
calling party.  
6 Press the volume knob to make a call.  
20 English  
Using the remote controller (RC-405)  
Making a call:  
Downloading the Phone Book  
To download automatically  
: Enter Bluetooth mode.  
If the cell-phone supports a phone book  
synchronization function, the phone  
book is downloaded automatically after  
Bluetooth connection.  
Setting on the cell-phone may be required.  
If no phone book data is found in the  
5 / : Selects a dialing method.  
ENT 38 : Enter dialing mode  
DIRECT : Make a call  
0 — 9 : Input a digit in number dial mode.  
#FM+ : Input “#” in number dial mode.  
*AM– : Input “*” in number dial mode.  
unit even after the compete display, your  
cell-phone may not support automatic  
download of phone book data. In this case,  
try downloading manually.  
+¢  
: Input “+” in number dial mode.  
: Clear the entered phone number.  
4
Receiving a call:  
: Answer the call.  
ENT 38 : Switch between the private talk  
mode and the hands-free talk  
mode.  
To download from the cell-phone manually  
1 By operating the cell-phone, end the  
hands-free connection.  
2 By operating the cell-phone, send the  
phone book data to this unit  
Call waiting:  
: Answer Another Incoming Call  
with the Current Call Suspended.  
By operating the cell-phone, download the  
SRC  
1
: Answer another Incoming Call after  
Terminating the Current Call.  
: Continue the Current Call.  
phone book data to this unit.  
During downloading: “DOWNLOADING”  
is displayed.  
After completion of downloading:  
During a call:  
SRC : End the call.  
“COMPLETE” is displayed.  
3 By operating the cell-phone, start the  
hands-free connection.  
To clear the downloading completion  
message, press any button.  
Up to 1000 phone numbers can be  
registered for each registered cell-phone.  
Up to 25 (KDC-U549BT)/ 32 (KDC-U4549SD/  
KDC-U4549) digits can be registered for  
each phone number along with up to 50*  
characters representing a name.  
(* 50: Number of alphabetical characters.  
Fewer characters can be input depending  
on the type of characters.)  
To cancel downloading of the phone book  
data, operate the cell-phone.  
English 21  
Bluetooth Setup  
Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-  
BT200 connected.  
When a cell-phone has already been  
registered, or maximum of five cell-phones  
have already been registered/ selecting a  
cell-phone  
2 “(cell-phone name)” or “DEVICE FULLis  
displayed.  
Easy Pairing function  
• KDC-U549BT only.  
1 Press and hold to enter easy pairing  
mode  
“PAIRING” is displayed.  
Any of the following is displayed  
3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell-  
phone name.  
depending on cell-phone registration  
condition:  
“SEARCHING”: When registering a cell-  
To register a new cell-phone, select “[DVC  
SEARCH]”, then go to “When registering a  
cell-phone for the first time.”  
phone for the first time.  
“(cell-phone name)”: When a cell-phone  
4 Press the volume knob to set up the  
cell-phone.  
has already been registered.  
“DEVICE FULL”: When maximum of  
five cell-phones have already been  
registered.  
(cell-phone name)”: The selected  
Bluetooth device is busy.  
“-(cell-phone name)”: The selected  
Bluetooth device is on standby.  
“ (cell-phone name)“: The Bluetooth  
device is deselected.  
If a cell-phone is already selected,  
deselect it, and then select a different  
one.  
When registering a cell-phone for the first  
time, registering a cell-phone  
2 “SEARCHING” is displayed.  
Search for the Bluetooth device.  
When search is completed, “FINISHED” is  
displayed.  
5 Press to exit easy pairing mode.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell-  
phone name, press to confirm.  
4 Input the PIN code  
Deleting the registered cell-phone  
2 “(cell-phone name)” or “DEVICE FULLis  
displayed.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell-  
phone name.  
4 Press and hold the volume knob to delete  
the selected cell-phone.  
“DELETE” is displayed.  
Turn the volume knob to select the  
number.  
To move to the next digit, press ¢.  
To delete the last digit, press 4.  
5 Press the volume knob to transmit the  
PIN code.  
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is  
5 Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,  
then press to confirm.  
“COMPLETED” is displayed.  
completed.  
When “CONFIRM PHONE” is displayed,  
confirm connection with a cell-phone  
operation.  
6 The receiver is connected to a cell-phone,  
with “HF CONNECT” displayed, and exits  
the easy pairing mode.  
If an error code is displayed during paring,  
see <Troubleshooting> (page 34).  
22 English  
Turn the volume knob to select the  
number.  
To move to the next digit, press ¢.  
To delete the last digit, press 4.  
Registering Bluetooth Device  
(Pairing)  
Registering from Bluetooth devices  
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.  
2 Start registering this unit by operating  
the Bluetooth device.  
9 Press the volume knob to transmit the  
PIN code.  
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is  
completed. If the error message appears  
even though the PIN code is correct, try  
Registering Special Bluetooth device.  
By operating the Bluetooth device, register  
the hands-free unit (pairing). Select  
“KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P1”, “KCA-BT300” or  
“KCA-BT200” from the list of connected  
units.  
10 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
If there are 5 or more Bluetooth devices  
registered, you cannot register a new  
Bluetooth device.  
3 Input the PIN code (“0000”) in the  
Bluetooth device.  
Check that registration is complete on  
the Bluetooth device. PIN code is set to  
“0000” as the default. You can change this  
code. Refer to [PIN CODE EDIT] under  
<Bluetooth Setup> (page 25).  
Registering Special Bluetooth device  
KDC-U549BT  
1
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start  
hands-free connection.  
Registering from this unit  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select  
[PAIRING], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select [S-DVC  
SELECT], then press to enter.  
1
KDC-U549BT  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select  
[PAIRING], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select [DEVICE  
SEARCH], then press to enter.  
5 Press the volume knob to search for the  
Bluetooth device.  
5 Turn the volume knob to select a device  
name, press to confirm.  
6 Go through the procedure step 4  
of <Registering from this unit> and  
complete the registration (pairing).  
If the device name is not in the list, select  
“OTHER PHONE”.  
When search is completed, “FINISHED” is  
displayed.  
6 Turn the volume knob to select a  
Bluetooth device name, press to confirm.  
7 “PAIRING” is displayed (KDC-U4549SD/  
KDC-U4549 with KCA-BT300 only)  
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, proceed to  
step 10.  
If “PIN CODE NG” is displayed, proceed to  
steps 8.  
8 Input the PIN code  
English 23  
If a voice tag has already been registered  
for a name, “*” is displayed before the  
name.  
Selecting the Bluetooth Device  
1
KDC-U549BT  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select  
[PAIRING], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PHONE  
SELECT] or [AUDIO SELECT], then press  
to enter.  
6 Turn the volume knob to select [PB  
NAME REG], then press to enter.  
To select “PB NAME CHK”, play the  
registered voice.  
To select “PB NAME DEL”, delete a voice  
tag. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,  
then press to confirm.  
7 “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is  
heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds.  
8 “ENTER 2” is displayed. When a beep is  
heard, say the same voice tag as that you  
said in step 7 within 2 seconds.  
“COMPLETE” is displayed.  
9 Press the volume knob to return to step  
5.  
5 Turn the volume knob to select a  
Bluetooth device name.  
6 Press the volume knob to set up the  
Bluetooth device.  
(Device name)”: The selected Bluetooth  
To exit Setting mode, press  
.
device is busy.  
“-(Device name)”: The selected Bluetooth  
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
You can register up to 35 voice tags.  
Audio sound is not output during voice tag  
registration.  
device is on standby.  
“ (Device name)“: The Bluetooth device is  
deselected.  
If a cell-phone is already selected,  
Registering Phone Book Name Type  
KDC-U549BT  
deselect it, and then select a different  
one.  
1
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
7 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
Setting a Voice Command  
Registering Phone Book Name  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [VOICE  
TAG], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PN TYPE  
EDIT], then press to enter.  
1
KDC-U549BT  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [VOICE  
TAG], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PB  
NAME EDIT], then press to enter.  
5 Search for the Phone Book name to  
register  
5 Turn the volume knob to select  
[GENERAL], [HOME], [OFFICE], [MOBILE],  
or [OTHER], then press to enter.  
6 Turn the volume knob to select [PN TYPE  
REG], then press to enter.  
To select “PN TYPE CHK”, play the  
registered voice. (KDC-U4549SD/  
KDC-U4549 only)  
To select “PN TYPE DEL”, delete a voice  
Select the name to register with reference  
to 5 in <Calling a Number in the Phone  
Book> (page 19).  
tag. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,  
24 English  
then press to confirm. (KDC-U4549SD/  
KDC-U4549 only)  
Bluetooth Setup  
1
KDC-U549BT  
7 “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is  
heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds.  
8 “ENTER 2” is displayed. When a beep is  
heard, say the same voice tag as that you  
said in step 7 within 2 seconds.  
“COMPLETE” is displayed.  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to make a  
selection, then press to confirm.  
9 Press the volume knob to return to step  
5.  
Set the voice tag for all the 5 categories. If  
See table below for selection.  
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is  
the voice tag is not registered for all the  
categories, the Phone book may not be  
recalled by voice command.  
selected/activated.  
Press to return to the previous item.  
4 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
Item  
PAIRING  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
DEVICE SEARCH Registers a Bluetooth device (pairing).  
(For details, see page 23.)  
PHONE SELECT Selects a cell-phone connection.  
(For details, see page 24.)  
AUDIO SELECT KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 only:  
Selects a Bluetooth audio player connection. (For details, see page 24.)  
S-DVC SELECT (For details, see page 23.)  
DEVICE DELETE Cancel registration of the Bluetooth device.  
1. Turn the volume knob to select the Bluetooth device, then press to confirm.  
2. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”, then press to confirm.  
SMS DOWNLOAD Download a short message. (For details, see page 27.)  
VOICE TAG  
PB NAME EDIT Registers voice for voice recognition and voice to select the Phone number category in Phone book.  
(For details, see page 24.)  
PN TYPE EDIT  
DETAILED SET  
PIN CODE EDIT Specify the PIN code required when registering this unit using the Bluetooth device. By default, “0000” is  
specified.  
1. Turn the volume knob to select the number.  
To move to the next digit, press  
¢
.
To delete the last digit, press  
4
.
2. Press the volume knob to register a PIN code  
AUTO ANSWER OFF: Does not answer the phone call automatically. ; 0: Automatically answers the phone call at once. ;  
1 – 8 * –99: Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of 1 – 99 seconds.  
Continued to next page  
English 25  
Item  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
RECONNECT  
KDC-U549BT only  
ON *: Automatically reconnects the selected Bluetooth device when radio wave becomes strong enough,  
even after it is disconnected. ; OFF: Cancels.  
When this function is turned ON, the Bluetooth device is reconnected if it has been disconnected by  
selecting [PHONE SELECT].  
BT HF /  
BT HF/AUDIO  
FRONT *: Outputs audio from the front-left and front-right speakers. ; ALL: Outputs audio from the all  
speakers.  
CALL BEEP  
ON *: You can output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in. ; OFF: Cancels.  
BT F/W UPDATE Display the firmware version and update the firmware.  
MIC GAIN  
–3 — 0 * — +3: Adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Adjust the voice of  
caller. Setting to “+” increases the voice volume.  
NR LEVEL  
–3 — 0 * — +3: Reduce the noises generated by surrounding environment without changing the  
built-in microphone volume. Adjust the voice of caller when it is not clear. Setting to “+” increases the noise  
reduction.  
EC LEVEL  
–2 — 0 * — +2: Adjust the level of echo cancellation. Setting to “+” increases the echo cancel reduction.  
[MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL], [EC LEVEL] is selectable only for KDC-U549BT and KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 with KCA-BT300.  
About the Cell-Phone  
The units supporting the Bluetooth  
function have been certified for  
conformity with the Bluetooth Standard  
following the procedure prescribed  
by Bluetooth SIG. However, it may be  
impossible for such units to communicate  
with your cell-phone depending on its  
type.  
Version: Bluetooth Standard Ver. 2.0  
Profile:  
HFP (Hands Free Profile)  
OPP (Object Push Profile)  
PBAP (Phone book Access Profile)  
SYNC (Synchronization Profile)  
For the cell-phones verified for compatibility,  
access the following URL:  
SMS (Short Message Service)  
Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-  
BT200 connected.  
KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549  
KDC-U549BT  
Press and hold to enter Bluetooth mode.  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
26 English  
Downloading the SMS  
Display the SMS  
1
KDC-U549BT  
¤
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
To prevent car accidents, the driver should  
not read the SMS while driving.  
When a new message arrives  
“SMS RECEIVED” is displayed.  
2 Turn the volume knob to select  
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [SMS  
DOWNLOAD], then press to enter.  
4 Start downloading  
Displaying the SMS  
1
KDC-U549BT  
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549  
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
Bluetooth mode.  
During downloading: “DOWNLOADING”  
is displayed.  
After completion of downloading:  
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SMS  
INBOX], then press to enter.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select a  
message.  
“COMPLETE” is displayed.  
5 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
The cell-phone must be able to transmit the  
SMS using Bluetooth. Setting on the cell-  
phone may be required. If the cell-phone  
does not support SMS function, the SMS  
download item in Function Control mode is  
not displayed.  
When the SMS is downloaded from the  
cell-phone, the unopened messages in the  
cell-phone are opened.  
Switches between name, phone number  
and message reception date, press DISP.  
4 Press the volume knob to display the  
text.  
To scrolls the message, turn the volume  
knob.  
To return to the message list, press the  
volume knob.  
5 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
The already-read and unread short  
messages can be respectively downloaded  
up to 75.  
To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.  
The unopened message is displayed at the  
beginning of the list. Other messages are  
displayed in the order of reception.  
The SMS that has arrived when the cell-  
phone is not linked with Bluetooth cannot  
be displayed. Download the SMS.  
The short message cannot be displayed  
during downloading the SMS.  
Unread messages are prefixed with an  
asterisk (*).  
English 27  
Function settings  
1 Press SRC to select a source other than “STANDBY”.  
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.  
3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter.  
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.  
See table below for selection.  
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated.  
Press to return to the previous item.  
5 Hold  
to finish the procedure.  
[AUDIO CONTROL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state or Bluetooth mode.  
Item  
SUB-W LEVEL  
BASS BOOST  
SYSTEM Q  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
–15 — 0 * — +15: Adjusts the subwoofer output level.  
B.BOOST LV1 */ B.BOOST LV2: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.  
NATURAL */ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME: Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the  
music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)  
BASS ADJUST  
BASS CTR FRQ 40/ 50/ 60/ 70/ 80/ 100 */ 120/ 150: Selects the center frequency.  
BASS LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.  
BASS Q FACTOR 1.00 */ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.  
BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF *: Cancels.  
MID ADJUST  
MID CTR FRQ  
MID LEVEL  
0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.0K *: Selects the center frequency.  
–8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.  
MID Q FACTOR 1.00 */ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.  
TRE ADJUST  
TRE CTR FRQ  
TRE LEVEL  
10.0K/ 12.5K */ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center frequency.  
–8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.  
BALANCE  
FADER  
L15 — 0 * — R15: Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.  
R15 — 0 * — F15: Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.  
SUBWOOFER SET ON *: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.  
DETAILED SET  
HPF FRONT  
THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the front speaker. ; 40/60/80/100/ 120/150/180/220 (HZ): Frequencies  
lower than the specified value are cut off.  
HPF REAR  
THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the rear speaker. ; 40/60/80/100/ 120/150/180/220 (HZ): Frequencies  
lower than the specified value are cut off.  
LPF  
SUBWOOFER  
THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 50/60/80/100/120 (HZ): Frequencies higher than the  
specified value are cut off.  
SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°) *: Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line with the  
speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for  
[LPF SUBWOOFER].)  
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Item  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
SUPREME SET ON *: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in MP3/ WMA  
audio compression. ; OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playback an MP3/ WMA disc, a USB device or a SD,  
except iPod.)  
VOLUME OFFSET –8 — 0 * — +8 (for AUX) ; –8 — 0 * (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each  
source. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making  
an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)  
Select a source before making a source tone memory adjustment, [BASS ADJUST/ MID ADJUST/ TRE ADJUST].  
[SUB-W LEVEL/ SUB-W SET/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W]. (page 9)  
[SUB-W LEVEL/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].  
[SETTINGS]  
Item  
AUX NAME SET  
Selectable setting (Preset: *)  
AUX */ TV/ VIDEO/ GAME/ PORTABLE/ DVD: Selects the desired name for the connected component.  
(Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.)  
CLOCK  
CLOCK ADJUST (For details, see page 8.)  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER SET ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF *: Cancels.  
TEXT SCROLL AUTO */ ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; OFF: Cancels.  
BT DVC STATUS You can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level of cell-phone.  
HF-CON: Connection status for cell-phone. ; AD-CON: Connection status for BT Audio. ; BATT: Battery level of  
cell-phone. ; SIGNAL: Signal strength of cell-phone.  
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Installation/connection  
Part list:  
vehicle and the protection function may  
A Faceplate ...................................................................(×1)  
B Escutcheon..............................................................(×1)  
C Mounting sleeve...................................................(×1)  
D Wiring harness.......................................................(×1)  
E Removal tool.......................................................... (×2)  
F Flat head screw (for Nissan cars).................(×4)  
G Round head screw (for Toyota cars).........(×4)  
have been activated. Therefore, the speaker  
wire should be checked.  
Caution  
If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC  
position, connect the ignition wires to a  
power source that can be turned on and  
off with the ignition key. If you connect  
the ignition wire to a power source with  
a constant voltage supply, as with battery  
wires, the battery may die.  
Do not use your own screws. Use only the  
screws provided.  
Install this unit in the console of your  
vehicle. Make sure the faceplate will not hit  
the lid of the console (if any) when closing  
and opening.  
Basic procedure  
1 Remove the key from the ignition switch,  
then disconnect the · terminal of the  
car battery.  
2 Make proper input and output wire  
connections.  
\ <Wiring connection> (page 32)  
3 Install the unit to your car.  
\ <Installing the unit> (page 33)  
4 Reconnect the · terminal of the car  
battery.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the  
brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car  
are working properly.  
5 Reset the unit. (page 4)  
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle  
is 30° or less.  
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires  
are not touching to cause a short circuit,  
then replace the old fuse with one that has  
the same rating.  
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the  
terminals to which they correspond. The  
unit may be damaged or fail to work if you  
share the · wires or ground them to any  
metal part in the car.  
When only two speakers are being  
connected to the system, connect the  
connectors either to both the front output  
terminals or to both the rear output  
terminals (do not mix front and rear).  
Mounting and wiring this product requires  
skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave  
this work to professionals.  
Warning  
The unit can only be installed in a car with a  
12 V DC power supply, negative ground.  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and  
the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis  
(ground), you may cause a short circuit,  
that in turn may start a fire. Always connect  
those wires to the power source running  
through the fuse box.  
Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal  
and make all electrical connections before  
installing the unit.  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape  
or other similar material. To prevent a short  
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends  
of the unconnected wires or the terminals.  
Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s  
chassis again after installation.  
If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT”  
If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
is displayed), the speaker wire may have a  
short-circuit or touched the chassis of the  
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Reception may drop if there are metal  
objects near the Bluetooth antenna.  
Bluetooth antenna unit  
For Good Reception  
To assure good reception, note the following:  
Communicate with the cell-phone within  
the line-of-sight distance of 10 m (30  
ft). The communication range becomes  
shorter depending on the surrounding  
environment. The communication  
range also becomes shorter when there  
is an obstacle between this unit and  
the cell-phone. The above maximum  
communication range (10 m) is not always  
assured.  
A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located  
nearby can interfere with communication  
due to too strong signal.  
About Bluetooth unit (Optional:  
KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549)  
This unit supports KCA-BT300 or KCA-BT200.  
Plugging a KCA-BT300/ KCA-BT200 into this  
unit will enable BT audio.  
– Selecting Bluetooth Audio source  
Press SRC to select the “BT AUDIO EXT”.  
– To pause/resumes playback, press number  
button 6 (38).  
– To selects track, press 4 or ¢.  
Set the Type Switch on KCA-BT300/ KCA-  
BT200 as follows:  
1: OFF, 2: OFF, 3: OFF  
¤ CAUTION  
Install this unit in the console of your  
vehicle.  
Do not touch the metal part of this unit  
during and shortly after the use of the  
unit. Metal part such as the heat sink and  
enclosure become hot.  
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Wiring connection  
FM/AM antenna  
input (JASO)  
USB connector  
Antenna Cord  
AUX input (Stereo)  
Use the mini-plug (3.5 mm ø) cable  
which is stereo type and does not have  
any resistance.  
KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549  
Rear output  
R
L
Front output  
Sub Woofer output  
KDC-U549BT  
R
L
Front output  
Fuse (10A)  
Rear output/ Sub Woofer  
output switchable  
(page 9)  
Wiring harness D  
White  
White/Black  
To front left speaker  
To Kenwood disc changer/ External  
optional accessory (KDC-U4549SD/  
KDC-U4549 only)  
Gray  
Gray/Black  
To front right speaker  
(To connect these leads, refer to the  
relevant instruction manuals.)  
Green  
Green/Black  
To rear left speaker  
Purple  
To rear right speaker  
Purple/Black  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
Blue  
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect  
ANT. CONT  
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or  
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the  
film-type or short pole type antenna.  
(Antenna control wire)  
Blue/White  
When using the optional power amplifier, connect to  
its power control terminal.  
P.CONT  
MUTE  
(Power control wire)  
Brown  
To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult  
your navigation manual.  
(Mute control wire)  
(Connect to the terminal that is grounded when  
either the telephone rings or during conversation.  
KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 only)  
Light Blue/Yellow  
To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you  
need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied)  
matches your car is required.  
REMOTE CONT  
(Steering remote control  
wire )  
STEERING WHEEL  
REMOTE INPUT  
Car fuse box  
ACC  
Ignition key switch  
Red (Ignition wire)  
Yellow (Battery wire)  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
Black (Ground wire)  
To the metallic body or chassis of the car  
+
Battery  
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Installing the unit  
1
3
Connect the wiring harness to the  
unit. Other wiring connection has  
been completed earlier. (page 32)  
C
2
1
B
D
A
2
Before attaching, make  
sure the direction of the  
escutcheon is correct.  
(Wider hooks on the  
bottom side.)  
2
1
Dashboard of  
your car  
3
C
4
Bend the appropriate tabs  
to hold the mounting sleeve  
firmly in place.  
5
B
A
Installing without using the mounting sleeve (Japanese car)  
1 Remove the mounting sleeve and  
escutcheon B from the unit.  
N
T
T/N  
N
T
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides)  
with the vehicle mounting bracket and  
secure the unit with the supplied screws.  
B
T: Toyota cars  
8mm N: Nissan cars  
8 mm  
MAX.  
MAX.  
F
ø5mm G  
ø5mm  
Removing the unit  
1 Detach the faceplate A.  
E
2 Engage the catch pin on the removal  
tools E into the holes on both sides of  
the escutcheon B, then pull it out.  
3 Insert the removal tools E deeply into  
the slots on each side, then follow the  
arrows instructions as shown on the  
right.  
B
C
3
1
A
2
E
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy/Cause  
Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections.  
“PROTECT” appears and no operations Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape properly,  
Sound cannot be heard.  
can be done.  
The unit does not work at all.  
then reset the unit. If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
Reset the unit.  
Radio reception is poor. / Static noise Connect the antenna firmly. / Pull the antenna out all the way.  
while listening to the radio.  
“IN” flashes.  
The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. If the condition did not  
improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center.  
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used for recording).  
and tracks cannot be skipped.  
Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. / Check the cords and  
connections.  
“NA FILE” appears.  
“NO DISC” appears.  
“TOC ERROR” appears.  
The unit is playing an unsupported audio file.  
Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.  
The CD is quite dirty. / The CD is upside-down. / The CD is scratched a lot. Try another disc  
instead.  
“ERROR 77” or “ERROR 99” appears. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the “ERROR  
77”/ “ERROR 99” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
“COPY PRO” appears.  
A copy-protected file is played.  
“READ ERROR” appears.  
Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed,  
initialize the USB device or use other USB devices.  
“NO DEVICE” appears.  
No USB device is connected. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.  
SD card is not inserted properly. Insert an SD card, and change the source to SD again.  
“NO MUSIC” or “ERROR 15” appears. The connected USB device or inserted SD card contains no playable audio file. / Media was  
played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play.  
“NA DEVICE” appears.  
“USB ERROR” appears.  
“iPod ERROR” appears.  
Noise is generated.  
Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.  
Check that the supported SD card is inserted.  
Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again. If the unit still showing the  
same display, try to connect another USB device.  
Reconnect the iPod. / Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. / Reset  
the iPod.  
Skip to another track or change the disc.  
Tracks cannot play back as you have Playback order is determined when files are recorded.  
intended them to play.  
“READING” keeps flashing.  
Longer readout time is required. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.  
Elapsed playing time is not correct.  
The number of songs contained  
in “SONGS” category of this unit  
is different from that contained in  
“SONGS” category of iPod.  
This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.  
Podcast files are not counted in this unit as this unit does not support the playback of  
podcast files.  
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Symptom  
Remedy/Cause  
Correct characters are not displayed This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.  
(e.g. album name).  
Bluetooth  
Symptom  
Remedy/Cause  
The hands-free talk volume is low. The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during hands-free talk.  
[MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL] and [EC LEVEL] of <Bluetooth Setup> (page 25).  
No beep is heard at reception of No beep is heard depending on the type of your cell-phone. The [CALL BEEP] of <Bluetooth  
an incoming call.  
Setup> (page 25) is set ON.  
Voice is not recognized.  
The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be recognized  
properly. Close the vehicle windows to reduce noise.  
Small voice. If voice is too small, it cannot be recognized properly. Speak into the microphone a  
little more loudly and naturally.  
The person uttering the voice tag is not the one who registered the it. Only the voice of the  
person who registered the voice tag can be recognized.  
The calling party does not notify a caller ID. / There is no phone number data.  
There is no outgoing call list. / There is no incoming call list. / There is no missed call list. / There  
is no phone book list.  
“NO NUMBER” appears.  
“NO DATA” appears.  
“NO ENTRY” appears.  
“HF DISCONCT” appears.  
“HF ERROR 07” appears.  
The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing).  
The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone.  
The memory cannot be accessed. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still appears,  
press the reset button on the control unit.  
“HF ERROR 68” appears.  
The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone. Turn off the power and on again. If this  
message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit.  
The Bluetooth device cannot be detected.  
5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth device cannot be registered.  
The PIN code is wrong.  
The unit cannot be connected to the device.  
Pairing error.  
The voice tag is wrong. Voice cannot be recognized because of an unregistered voice tag, etc.  
Voice is too small and cannot be recognized.  
“UNKNOWN” appears.  
“DEVICE FULL” appears.  
“PIN CODE NG” appears.  
“CONNECT NG” appears.  
“PAIRING NG” appears.  
“NO MARCHING” appears.  
“TOO SOFT” appears.  
“TOO LOUD” appears.  
Voice is too large to be recognized.  
“TOO LONG” appears.  
The word or utterance is too long to be recognized.  
Data is not contained in the phone book.  
No short message in In Box.  
The voice tag is not registered in the phone book.  
The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to be registered in the phone book.  
No call.  
“NO PHONEBOOK” appears.  
“NO MESSAGE” appears.  
“NO RECORD” appears.  
“MEMORY FULL” appears.  
“NO VOICE” appears.  
The sound from the Bluetooth  
audio player is discontinuous.  
Another Bluetooth device is affecting the Bluetooth communication. Turn off another  
Bluetooth device. Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit.  
Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. The downloading of the Phone  
book or the SMS disconnects the sound.  
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Specifications  
FM tuner section  
Bluetooth section (KDC-U549BT only)  
Technology: Bluetooth Ver. 2.0 Certified  
Frequency: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz  
Output Power: +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE)  
Power Class 2  
Maximum Communication range:  
Line of sight approx. 10m (32.8 ft)  
Profile:  
Frequency range:  
200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz  
50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB):  
11.2 dBf (1 μV/75 Ω)  
Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB):  
19.2 dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω)  
Frequency response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz — 15 kHz  
Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB  
HFP (Hands Free Profile),  
SPP (Serial Port Profile),  
HSP (Headset Profile),  
OPP (Object Push Profile),  
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile),  
SYNC (Synchronization Profile)  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range:  
10 kHz space: 530 kHz — 1,700 kHz  
9 kHz space: 531 kHz — 1,611 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 20 dB):  
AM: 31 dBμ (36 μV)  
Audio section  
Maximum output power: 50 W × 4  
Full bandwidth power (at less than 1 % THD): 22 W × 4  
Speaker impedance: 4 Ω — 8 Ω  
Tone action:  
CD player section  
Laser diode: GaAIAs  
Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A converter: 24 Bit  
Spindle speed: 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 %  
Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB  
Dynamic range: 93 dB  
Bass: 100 Hz 8 dB  
Middle: 1 kHz 8 dB  
Treble: 12.5 kHz 8 dB  
Preout level / load (CD): 2,500 mV/ 10 kΩ  
Preout impedance: ≤ 600 Ω  
Auxiliary input section  
Frequency response ( 3 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz  
Input maximum voltage: 1,200 mV  
Input impedance: 10 kΩ  
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
General  
Operating voltage:  
KDC-U549BT only:  
(10.5 V — 16 V allowable): 14.4 V  
KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 only:  
(11 V — 16 V allowable): 14.4 V  
Maximum current consumption: 10 A  
Installation size (W × H × D):  
182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm  
Weight: 1.3 kg  
USB interface  
USB standard: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)  
Maximum supply current: 500 mA  
File system: FAT16/ 32  
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
SD card section (KDC-U4549SD only)  
Compatible physical format: Version 2.00  
Maximum memory capacity: 32 GB  
File System: FAT 16/ 32  
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
Subject to change without notice.  
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