KDC-BT44U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD-RECEIVER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG CD-PECИBEP ИHCTPУKЦИЯ ПO ЭKCПЛУATAЦИИ © 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation JS_KWD_KDC_BT44U_EWE0_01_C001A.
For Israel Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
The marking of products using lasers 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. Kennzeichnung von Geräten mit Laser-Abtastern Das Etikett ist am Chassis/Gehäuse angebracht und besagt, dass sich die Komponente Laserstrahlen bedient, die als Laserstrahlen der Klasse 1 klassifiziert wurden.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 3 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 8 AhaTM RADIO 8 BLUETOOTH® 9 AUDIO SETTINGS 14 DISPLAY SETTINGS 15 MORE INFORMATION 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 18 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 20 How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate. • [XX] indicates the selected items. • ( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.
BASICS GETTING STARTED Faceplate Volume knob (turn/press) Display window 1 Detach button Attach Detach How to reset Your preset adjustments will also be erased. To Do this (on the faceplate) Turn on the power Press B SRC. • Press and hold to turn off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Select a source Press B SRC repeatedly. Change the display information Press DISP SCRL repeatedly. • Press and hold to scroll the current display information.
GETTING STARTED 5 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob. 6 Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob. 7 Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press . SYSTEM KEY BEEP SOURCE SELECT AHA SRC 3 BUILT-IN AUX Set the initial settings 1 Press B SRC to enter STANDBY. 2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
RADIO Search for a station 1 Press B SRC to select TUNER. 2 Press J BAND repeatedly to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW (or LW). 3 Press S / T to search for a station. • To change the searching method for S / T: Press K SEEK repeatedly. AUTO1: Automatically search for a station. AUTO2: Search for a preset station. MANUAL: Manually search for a station. • To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6). • To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
CD / USB / iPod Start playback The source changes automatically and playback starts. CD M Eject disc Label side USB USB input terminal CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) To Do this Pause or resume playback Press 6 IW. Select a track/file Press S / T. Select a folder *3 Press J / K. Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold S / T. Repeat play *4 Press 4 repeatedly.
CD / USB / iPod Select a track/file from a list For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. ( 6) 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. • MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV file: Select the desired folder, then a file. • iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*, GENRES, COMPOSERS*). * Only for iPod. • To return to the root folder (or first file), press number button 5 iPod.
AUX AhaTM RADIO Preparation: Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4) Preparation: Install the latest version of AhaTM application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to AhaTM. • Select [ON] for [AHA SRC]. ( 4) Start listening 1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). Auxiliary input jack 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available) Start listening 1 Open the AhaTM application on your Portable audio player device.
BLUETOOTH® You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit. Connect the microphone MIC (Microphone input terminal) Microphone (supplied) Rear panel Adjust the microphone angle Secure using cord clamps (not supplied) if necessary. If you turn off the unit or detach the control panel during a phone call conversation, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. Continue the conversation using your mobile phone.
BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mobile phone Improve the sound quality during a call To Do this Receive a call Press or the volume knob or one of the number buttons (1 to 6). • All the buttons and display flash when there is an incoming call. During a call, the buttons and display illuminate according to the settings made for [DISPLAY]. ( 15) • When [AUTO ANSWER] is set to the selected time, the unit answers incoming call automatically. ( 11) Reject an incoming call Press B SRC.
BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mode operations 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press CALL HISTORY PHONE BOOK NUMBER DIAL . 1 Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number. • “INCOMING”, “OUTGOING”, or “MISSED” is shown on the lower part of the display to indicate the previous call status.
BLUETOOTH® 4 Turn the volume knob or press S / T to select the desired first letter, then press the knob. • To search with numbers, select “1”. • To search with symbols, select “ ”. 5 Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob. 6 Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to call. To return to the previous hierarchy, press . Store a contact in memory You can store up to 6 contacts. 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
BLUETOOTH® TRANSFER PB* PIN CODE EDIT (0000) “DL PB ” appears and transfer the phonebook of the connected phone to this unit manually. * Selectable only when the connected phone supports OPP. Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits). 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to move the entry position. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering the PIN code. 3 Press the volume knob to confirm. RECONNECT ON: The unit automatically reconnect when the Bluetooth device is within range.
AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
DISPLAY SETTINGS MORE INFORMATION 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), General then press the knob. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
MORE INFORMATION About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control • This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music Editor Light and Android™ application KENWOOD Music Control. • When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or KENWOOD Music Control, you can search for audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs. • KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are available on the following web site: www.kenwood.
TROUBLESHOOTING “iPod ERROR” appears. Remedy • Reconnect the iPod. • Reset the iPod. Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. Tracks do not play back as you intended them to play. Playback order is determined when files are recorded. “READING” keeps flashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders. Elapsed playing time is not correct. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded. Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name).
SPECIFICATIONS Sound is being interrupted or skipped during playback of a Bluetooth audio player. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio player. • Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again. • Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the unit. The connected Bluetooth audio player cannot be controlled. • Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Refer to the instructions of your audio player.
Audio Bluetooth USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) File System FAT12/ 16/ 32 Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC Decode AAC-LC “.m4a” files WAV Decode Linear-PCM Version Bluetooth Ver.2.1+EDR Certified Frequency Range 2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz Output Power +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE) Power Class 2 1A Maximum Communication Range Line of sight approx.
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Warning • 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 not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit. • Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit. • Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
Wiring connection MIC (Microphone input terminal) ( 9) Part list for installation USB cable (A) Faceplate Rear/subwoofer output Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or Opel (Vauxhall) automobiles You may need to modify the wiring of the supplied wiring harness as illustrated below.
