KDC-U553BT CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation B64-4920-00_02_M_English.
CONTENTS Safety 3 Maintenance The marking of products using lasers Preparation 4 How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) Getting Started 5 Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations Basic Operations Listening to the Radio 6 8 Direct Access Tuning using the remote controller (RC-405) Using the remote controller (RC-405) Changing the frequency steps Adjust [
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 the sound outside the car. Driving with the volume adjusted to a too high level may cause an accident. ■■ Condensation: When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate 1 2 1 How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet. Insulation sheet 2 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. ■■ Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. ■■ The faceplate is a precision component of the unit and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Getting Started Canceling the display demonstration The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. Adjusting the clock 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME KNOB] 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected as the initial setup. 2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. [DEMO OFF] appears.
Basic Operations Loading slot Remote sensor ■■ Do not expose to bright sunlight. Ejects the disc PAR VOICE Volume knob iPod 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: [PRESET EQ] is set to an EQ mode other than [NATURAL]. (page 22) B.BOOST: [BASS BOOST] is set to [LV1], [LV2] or [LV3]. (page 22) : Indicates that the Music Search mode is selected now.
When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation controller ■■ Turns on. — ■■ Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, BT AUDIO, USB or iPod, CD, SRC AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. SRC • If the source is ready, playback also starts. • “iPod” or “CD” is selectable only when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded. Volume knob VOLud Adjusts the volume level. (turn) 5 / ∞ Selects items. ENT 38 Confirms selection.
Listening to the Radio PAR VOICE ■■ ■■ iPod Press and hold to memorize the current station. Press briefly to recall memorized station. SRC to select “TUNER”. repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). 3 Press 4 / ¢ to search for a station. ■■ The tuning mode can be changed. Refer to (page 8). 1 Press 2 Press Direct Access Tuning using the remote controller (RC-405) 1 Press FM+ / AM– to select a band. 2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning mode. “– – – –” appears.
Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (page 5) PAR VOICE 1 Press SRC to select “AUX”. 2 Turn on the external component and iPod Auxiliary input jack start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. B64-4920-00_02_M_English.indd 9 Portable audio device (commercially available) 3.
Listening to a Disc/ USB device/ iPod Loading slot Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) PAR VOICE ■■ ■■ iPod Press to select track/file. Press and hold to fastforwards/fast-backwards. USB terminal Press to pause. Press again to resume playback. Press to select folder of Audio File/iPod. Start playing a disc 1 Press SRC to turn on the power. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Apple iPod (commercially available) Playback starts automatically.
Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) repeatedly to make a selection. Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF Audio File/ iPod : FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF All Random Play Press and hold number button 3 (ALL RDM). Pressing this button again plays songs in the normal mode starting. Audio File/ iPod : ALL RANDOM, RANDOM OFF ■■ Changes the iPod browsing item to “songs”. Selecting a folder/track/file 1 Press to enter Music Search mode.
Selecting App & iPod Control Mode Press number button 5 (iPod) repeatedly to make a selection. MODE ON : Control iPod from the iPod *. “APP&iPod MODE” appears on the display. MODE OFF: Control iPod from the unit. * You can still control play/pause, select files, fastforward/reverse files from the unit. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings 3 Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press to enter. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. 0.
About the USB device This unit can play audio files stored on a USB mass storage class device. ■■ Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. ■■ You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or multi card reader. ■■ Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data.
Getting Started of Bluetooth PAR VOICE iPod Press and hold to pairing mode. Registering your Bluetooth device with this unit (Pairing) 1 Press and hold to enter pairing mode “PAIRING” is displayed. ■■ Any of the following is displayed depending on Bluetooth device registration condition: ––“PLEASE PAIR YOUR PHONE”: When registering a Bluetooth device for the first time. ––“(device name)”: When a Bluetooth device has already been registered.
6 Press the volume knob to set up the Bluetooth device. ■■ “✱H✱A (device name)”: The selected Bluetooth device is busy. ■■ “-H-A (device name)”: The selected Bluetooth device is on standby. ■■ “(blank) (device name)“: The Bluetooth device is deselected. ■■ If two cell-phones or an audio player have already been selected, deselect one device before selecting a new Bluetooth device. • “H” (HFP) or “A” (A2DP) indicates the corresponding profile. 7 Press to exit pairing mode.
Operation of Hands-Free Phoning Preparation : You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit. (page 14) Built-in microphone PAR VOICE ■■ ■■ Press to enter Bluetooth mode. Press to answer an incoming call. iPod Press and hold to memorize the current phone number. ■■ Press briefly to recall memorized phone number. ■■ Making a Call 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a dialing method, then press to enter.
– Deleting all entries : “DELETE ALL” is displayed. Press the volume knob. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”, then press to confirm. 3. Press the volume knob. “COMPLETE” is displayed. 4. Press the volume knob to return to Phone Book operation. 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.
Switching between Two Connected Cell-phones 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 2 Press and hold . You cannot switch between the connected cell-phones during downloading of the Phone Book. ■■ Only the main cell-phone from which you can make a call. ■■ Both the main and sub cell-phones can receive an incoming call. ■■ If the other cell-phone receives an incoming call while you are talking on the active cell-phone, you must finish the current call to answer the incoming call to the other cell-phone.
Listening to a Bluetooth Audio Preparation : You need to register your audio player before using it with this unit. (page 14) PAR VOICE ■■ ■■ Press to select file. Press and hold to fastforwards/fast-backwards. 1 Press SRC to select “BT AUDIO”. 2 Press 4 / ¢ to selects a file. Bluetooth audio players that do not support AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) cannot be used with this unit. Operate from the audio player. ■■ Some functions cannot be operated from the Bluetooth audio player.
Bluetooth Setup Selecting the Bluetooth Device 1 Press 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. 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 device is busy.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) PAIRING PHONE SELECT Selects a cell-phone connection. (For details, see page 20.) AUDIO SELECT Selects a Bluetooth audio player connection. (For details, see page 20.) 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. “DELETE” is displayed. TRANSFER PB (For details, see page 18.
Function settings Press SRC to select a source other than “STANDBY”. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. ■■ See table below for selection. ■■ Repeat step 4 until the desired item is selected/activated. ■■ Press to return to the previous item. 5 Hold to finish the procedure.
Item SUPREME SET Selectable setting (Preset: *) 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 or a USB device, except iPod.) (Selectable only if “CD”/ “USB” is selected as the source.) VOLUME OFFSET –8 — 0 * — +8 (for AUX) ; –8 — 0 * (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each source.
Installation/connection Part list: 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).................
Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave this work to professionals. If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. ■■ Reception may become poor if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. ■■ PAR VOICE iPod 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).
Wiring connection FM/AM antenna input (JASO) USB connector AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug (3.5 mm) cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. R Fuse (10A) Antenna Cord L Rear output Front output Sub Woofer output Wiring harness D White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To front left speaker To front right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Installing the unit 1 3 Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection has been completed earlier. (page 26) C 2 1 B D A 2 2 Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. (Wider hooks on the bottom side.) 5 1 Dashboard of your car 3 C 4 Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place. B A Installing without using the mounting sleeve (Japanese car) 1 Remove the mounting sleeve and escutcheon B from the unit.
Troubleshooting Symptom Sound cannot be heard. “PROTECT” appears and no operations can be done. The unit does not work at all. Radio reception is poor. / Static noise while listening to the radio. “IN” flashes. Remedy/Cause Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape properly, then reset the unit. If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Reset the unit.
Bluetooth Symptom The hands-free talk volume is low. Remedy/Cause The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during handsfree talk. [MIC GAIN] of (page 20). No beep is heard at reception of an incoming No beep is heard depending on the type of your cell-phone. The [CALL BEEP] of call. (page 20) is set ON. ■■ The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be Voice is not recognized. recognized properly.
Specifications FM tuner section 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.