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 KDC-X599/ KDC-BT562U/ KMR-D562BT Serial number...
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CAUTION Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified la vida útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes de herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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IC (Industry Canada) Notice CAUTION This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled Operation is subject to the following two conditions: environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C (1) This device may not cause interference, and to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE Warning Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. BASICS Caution GETTING STARTED Volume setting: • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. RADIO •...
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BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) ( supplied for Volume knob (turn/press) Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button Remote control functions are not available for Attach Detach How to reset...
GETTING STARTED Default: XX AUDIO CONTROL OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches SP SELECT or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance. DISPLAY EASY MENU ON: Both display and button illumination change to white color when Cancel the demonstration ( entering [FUNCTION]. ;...
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RADIO Other settings Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press Search for a station Default: XX...
CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID Start playback The source changes automatically and playback starts. M Eject disc Label side On the faceplate On the remote control Playback / pause Press Press Press and hold S / T. Press and hold S / Reverse / Fast-forward * USB input terminal Press S / T.
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CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is Direct Music Search (using RC-406) ( except for shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version Press DIRECT.
Pandora® Preparation: Create and save a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device Press and hold the volume knob. (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then •...
iHeartRadio® Preparation: Search for a station Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device Press (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the •...
SiriusXM® Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one Start listening place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM. best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world Press repeatedly to select a band.
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SiriusXM® Radio SiriusXM Keymode SmartFavorites and TuneStart™ Press and hold to change the keymode (channel or replay). User stored channels (1 to 6) of the current band are recognized as (Default: Channel keymode) SmartFavorite channels. SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the “...
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SiriusXM® Radio Default: XX Preparation: Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4) CHANNEL LOCK To unlock settings: 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. Start listening 2 Press S / T to move to the entry position. Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code.
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Connection Pair a Bluetooth device When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, perform pairing between the Supported Bluetooth profiles unit and the device. – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) – Serial Port Profile (SPP) Press to turn on the unit.
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone Improve the voice quality While talking on the phone... Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated.
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BLUETOOTH® Make the settings for receiving a call Press to enter Bluetooth mode. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Make a call Press and hold to exit.
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BLUETOOTH® Delete a contact NUMBER DIAL 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Press S / T to move the entry position. Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY], then press the knob. Repeat steps until you finish entering Turn the volume knob to select a contact.
BLUETOOTH® Other settings Bluetooth test mode Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. You can check the connectivity of the supported Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. profile between the Bluetooth device and the Repeat step until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated unit.
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Audio Internet radio via Bluetooth Listen to Pandora Preparation: Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]. ( 4) You can listen to Pandora on your smart phone (Android OS) through Bluetooth on this unit. Open the Pandora application on your device. Connect your Bluetooth audio player via Audio player via Bluetooth Bluetooth connection.
AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... EQ PRO (for Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60HZ/ 80HZ/ 100HZ/ 200HZ: Selects the center Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the frequency. knob.
DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. LPF SUBWOOFER THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/ Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. 160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), 160 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
MORE INFORMATION General About iPod/iPhone • This unit can only play the following CDs: Made for - iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation) - iPod classic - iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation) • Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual - iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/ •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Sound cannot be heard. “NO DISC” Insert a playable disc into the loading slot. • Check the cords and connections. “TOC ERROR” Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly. “MISWIRING CHECK WIRING Turn the power off, then check to be sure the “PLEASE EJECT”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Switch off the developer options on the Android device. “NO DEVICE” or “NO STATIONS” No stations are found. • Reconnect the Android device. “READING” keeps “NOT CONNECTED” Link to the application is impossible. • If this does not solve the problem, the connected flashing.
SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy FM Frequency Range 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space) • Search from the Bluetooth device again. No Bluetooth device is • Reset the unit. ( 3) detected. Usable Sensitivity 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) (S/N = 26 dB) • Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and Bluetooth pairing cannot be made.
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SPECIFICATIONS MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) AAC Decode AAC-LC “.m4a” files Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) Tone Action File System FAT12/ 16/ 32...
Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. Do the required wiring. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the ( 27) car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
Wiring connection When connecting to an external Rear/ front/ subwoofer output amplifier, connect its ground MIC (Microphone input terminal) ( 13) wire to the car’s chassis to avoid Fuse (10 A) Antenna terminal damaging the unit. To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Part list for installation (commercially available) ( 10) (A) Faceplate...
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• “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.