KENWOOD KIV-BT900 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER

KIV-BT900

KIV-700

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

US Residents Only

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.

Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best

performance from your new Digital Media-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the

warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers

whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.

Model KIV-BT900/ KIV-700 Serial number

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Contents

Before Use

Component Names and

Functions

General Operation

Exit of the Demonstration Mode

Power and Source Select

Volume

Menu List Operation

iPod/iPhone Operation

Basic Operation

Selecting a Song by Browsing iPod

Play Mode

iPod Setting

Selecting the Search Mode

Direct Search

Related Search

Alphabet Search

Skip Search

My Playlist

USB device/ Zune/ Internal

Memory Operation

Basic Operation

File Search

Skip Search

Play Mode

Direct Music Search

USB Setting

Copying from USB device

Deleting Files in Memory

Picture File Viewing

Wallpaper Downloading

Disc Changer Control

(Optional)

Basic Operation

Play Mode

Direct Music Search

Direct Disc Search

Tuner Operation

Basic Operation

Tuner Setting

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

Direct Access Tuning

iTunes Tagging

PTY (Program Type)

Program Type Preset

Bluetooth Audio Operation 28

Connecting a Bluetooth Device

Basic Operation

Operation of Hands-Free

Phoning

Connecting a Bluetooth Device

Receiving a Call

During a Call

Call Waiting

Other Functions

Making a Call

Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)

Calling a Number in the Phone

Book

Calling a Number in the Call log

Dial a Number

Make a Voice Dialing Call

Registering to the Preset Dial

Number List

Display of Phone Number Type

(category)

Display Settings

Basic Operation

Display Setting

Illumination Color Selection

Customization of Clock Display

Customization of Display

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Clock and Other Functions 38

Clock and Date Adjustment

Initial Settings

Demonstration Mode Setting

Muting Volume upon Reception of

Phone Call

Audio Adjustments

Audio Control

Preset Equalizer Curve Select

Manual Equalizer Control

Listening Position Selection

Listening Position Fine Adjustments

Dual Zone System

DSP Setup

Car Type Selection

Speaker Setting

Car Type Fine Adjustments

X'Over Setting

Audio Preset Memory

Audio Preset Recall

Favorite Control

Favorite Preset Memory

Favorite Preset Recall

Favorite Preset Memory Delete

Bluetooth Setup

Bluetooth Setting

Registering Bluetooth Device

Registering PIN Code

Selecting the Bluetooth Device You

Wish to Connect

Deleting a Registered Bluetooth

Device

Downloading the Phone Book

Adding a Voice Dialing Command

Setting a Voice Command for

Category

SMS (Short Message Service)56

Downloading the SMS

Display the SMS

Satellite Radio Tuner Control

(Optional)

Basic Operation

Satellite Radio Setting

Category and Channel Search

Preset Memory

Preset Tuning

Channel Scan

Direct Access Tuning

HD RadioTM Tuner Control

(Optional)

Basic Operation

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

HD RadioTM Setting

Direct Access Tuning

iTunes Tagging

Basic Operations of Remote

Control

General control

In Tuner/HD Radio source

In USB/ Internal Memory source

In iPod source

In Satellite Radio tuner source

Hands-free phone control

Preparing the remote control unit

Changing the battery of the

remote control unit

Appendix

About Audio file

About Video files

About Picture files

iPod/iPhone that can be connected

to this unit

About USB device

Abut USB device

About "KENWOOD Music Editor"

About the Cell-Phone

About Satellite Radio tuner

(Optional)

About HD Radio Reception

(Optional)

Menu List

Display Indicator items

Time zone list

Accessories/ Installation

Procedure

Connecting Wires to

Terminals

Installation/Removing the

Unit

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

English

Before Use

WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the following

precautions:

· Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit's display

when you are driving for any extended period.

· To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any

metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside

the unit.

Do not use this unit before canceling

Demonstration mode

This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.

When using this unit for the first time, cancel

the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Exit of the

Demonstration Mode> (page 5).

· The demonstration is an operation image. It may be

different from actual operation.

How to reset your unit

If this unit or the connected unit (auto disc changer,

etc.) fails to operate properly, reset the unit. While

pressing the [Volume] knob and the [MENU] button,

press the [SRC] button for at least 3 seconds. The unit

returns to factory settings when the reset operation

is complete.

SRC MENU Volume

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.

If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with

a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it

again with a clean soft dry cloth.

· Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its

mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or

using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch

the surface or erases characters.

Notes

· If you experience problems during installation,

consult your Kenwood dealer.

· When you purchase optional accessories, check with

your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work

with your model and in your area.

· Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be

displayed.

· The RDS or RBDS feature won't work where the

service is not supported by any broadcasting

station.

· The illustrations of the display and the panel

appearing in this manual are examples used to

explain more clearly how the controls are used.

Therefore, what appears on the display in the

illustrations may differ from what appears on the

display on the actual equipment, and some of the

illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.

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Component Names and Functions

AUX

1 [MENU] button

To select a song or set functions. See <Menu List

Operation> (page 5).

2 [DISP] button

To change display item (press the button).

3 [Volume] knob

To adjust volume (turn the knob).

To select menu setting item (turn and press the

knob). See <Menu List Operation> (page 5) for

details.

KIV-BT900 : To display Play mode in the Menu List

(press the knob at least 1 second).

KIV-700 : To make a voice dialing call (press the

knob at least 1 second). *1 See <Make a Voice

Dialing Call> (page 33).

4 [SEARCH MODE] button

To enter Search mode (iPod), move between

folders (Audio file), etc. For more details, see

operations of each source described in page 6

or later.

5 Microphone (KIV-BT900)

The microphone for hands free phone is

supplied.

When your voice cannot be recognized due

to the low microphone volume or noises in

the vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by

<Bluetooth Setting> (page 50).

6 Auxiliary Input Terminal

Portable audio device can be connected with the

mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

· Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does

not have any resistance.

7 [SRC] button

To turn on this unit and select the Source (press

the button).

To turn off this unit (press the button at least 1

second).

8 [

4] / [¢] buttons

To select a station and song. (press the button).

9 [

38] button

To start or interrupt playback for audio file and

iPod. (press the button).

To select the remove mode, and remove the USB

device or an iPod (press the button at least 2

seconds or more).

10 KIV-BT900: [

] button

To enter Bluetooth mode (press the button).

To make a voice dialing call (press the button at

least 1 second). See <Make a Voice Dialing Call>

(page 33).

KIV-700: [PLAY MODE] button

To display Play mode in the Menu List (press the

button). *1

11 Display window

12 [FAV] button

To recall a registered favorite item (press the

button).

To register to Favorite (press the button at least

1 second).

13 USB Terminal

A USB device or an iPod can be connected.

*1 Only with KCA-BT300/BT200 (optional accessory)

connected.

Rear view

English

Exit of the Demonstration Mode

Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it

for the first time after installation.

1 Press the [Volume] knob to quit the

demonstration mode when the message "To

Cancel DEMO Press the volume knob" is displayed

(approx. 15 seconds).

2 Turn the [Volume] knob to select"YES"and then

press the [Volume] knob.

Power and Source Select

Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC]

button.

When the power is ON, select a source.

· SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and

then turn the [Volume] knob. To determine the

selected source, press the [Volume] knob.

· SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

each time switches between sources.

Tuner ("TUNER") USB, iPod or Zune ("USB",

"iPod", or "Zune") Internal Memory ("Int.

Mem.") Auxiliary input ("AUX") Standby

("STANDBY")

Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for at least 1

second turns the power OFF.

· The SRC Select mode can be set in "Source Select" of <Initial

Settings> (page 38).

· Auxiliary input source is initially set to "OFF". Set "Built in

AUX" described in <Initial Settings> (page 38) to "ON".

· When an optional accessory is connected, the source name

for each device appears.

· When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source

display changes from "USB" to "iPod", "Zune".

· Internal Memory source cannot be selected when "AV Out

Set" described in <Initial Settings> (page 38) is set to "ON".

Volume

Turning the [Volume] knob adjusts the sound

volume.

Menu List Operation

The basic operating procedure for using this

function is described below. The individual function

items are covered in the operating procedures.

1 Select the source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob

and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Function items vary from source to source. For a list

of the function items, refer to <Menu List> (page 68).

SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

2 Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

3 Select the setting item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the

desired item is displayed.

Repeat the operation until your desired setup item

is selected.

Press the [MENU] button to return to the

previous item.

Operation example:

Music

Playlists

...

Artists

Albums

...

Videos

Play Mode

...

[Volume]

[MENU]

[Volume]

[MENU]

1 sec.

In this manual, the above selection is indicated as

Select "Music"

> "Playlists" > "My Best 25".

4 Make a setting

Turn the [Volume] knob to select a setting

value, and then press the [Volume] knob.

5 Exit Menu Setting mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to

return to the first hierarchy.

Press the [MENU] button in the first hierarchy to

exit the Menu List mode.

General Operation