• 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.
2 seconds. • You can do this function when “SWPRE” in <Function Control> (page 6) is set to “SW”. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø).
“SEEK” of <Function Control> (page 6) to change the frequency switching. • During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON. Traffic information : [TI] For KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY: Turns ON or OFF • the Traffic Information function when pressing for at least 1 second.
Exit Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Displayed item is depending on currently selected source or mode. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to which the item is displayed.
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– “90” “Local Seek” “OFF”*/ “ON” “Seek Mode” “Auto1”*/ “Auto2”/ “Manual” KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Entry Setting overview Reduces the noises generated by the surrounding environment without changing the microphone volume. Specify the voice output speaker. Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in.
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During Intro Skip, turn the control knob left or right to change the song. The scan method depends on the Music Editor setting. See the Music Editor help for details. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Entry Setting overview Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and installation position.
Display Settings Display Type Selection Shown below are examples of display types. Display Display Type “TYPE [A]” Displays 4 to 5 lines of text. “TYPE [B]” Displays a line of text and video. “TYPE [C]” Displays a line of text and the spectrum analyzer. “TYPE [D]”...
Display Music title “TITLE***” Folder name “FLD***” File name “FILE***” KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Function of KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY Illumination Color Selection > Selecting the Illumination Color of the panel. Enter Illumination color selection mode Select “SETUP” For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control>...
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode > Select “MENU” “Name Set”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control>...
Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Function of iPod Music Search for iPod Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play. Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button.
Start the alphabet search Push the Control knob towards down. “A B C …” is displayed. • If you can not search for a song by an alphabetic character in the browse item selected now, the data on the screen does not change. Select the initial to be searched for Operation type Operation...
(Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “CD CHANGER” display. Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards up or down. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY...
Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select “AUTO MEMORY”. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to select “YES”, and then press the Control knob.
AM reception. • When the selected Program Type is not found, “No PTY” is displayed. Select another Program Type. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall.
Function of KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see <About the Cell-Phone> (page 43). • You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit.
To erase the entered phone number digit by digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller. ⁄ • You can input max 32 digits. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Speed dialing (Preset dial) Enter dialing method mode KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY: Press the [ ] button.
Calling a number in the Phone Book Enter dialing method mode KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY: Press the [ ] button. KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Select the Phone Book mode Press the Control knob.
• Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 38) • Audio sound is not output during voice recognize. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Enter the phone number you wish to register...
Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see <About the Bluetooth Audio player> (page 43). • You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device>...
Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and enter the Security Code. “Approved” is displayed. Now, you can use the unit. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. Select Security code mode >...
Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock adjustment mode > Select “MENU” “Clock Adjust”. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Adjusting Clock Operation type Operation...
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between “ON” and “OFF”. Exit Demonstration mode Press the [FNC] button. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume “REAR VOLUME” 0 — 35 Subwoofer level “SUBWOOFER LEVEL” –15 — +15 Balance “BALANCE” Left 15 — Right 15 Fader “FADER” Rear 15 — Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob.
Enter Speaker setting mode > > Select “SOUND” “Setup” “Speaker”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY <Function Control> (page 6). Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Display Subwoofer “OFF”...
DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <Cabin selection> (page 28). Enter DTA setting mode > > Select “SOUND” “Setup” For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Display...
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Exit Preset Equalizer mode. ⁄ • You can select for each source. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Manual Equalizer Control You can adjust following Equalizer Control items; Adjustment Item Band 1...
Preset position selection According to the listening position, select the position from the following settings so that the normal position of the sound environment can be compensated in accordance with the selected position; Compensation seat Not compensating. Front-Left seat Front-Right seat Front seat Enter Preset position setting mode >...
The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. • This function cannot be registered when the iPod Equalizer set in <Preset Equalizer curve select> (page 30). KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory>...
Favorite Control Favorite Preset Memory Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc. Display a favorite item Source Registerable items TUNER Preset Memory iPod List selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. Hands-free phone Telephone number retrieval.
Numbers and symbols Exit Favorite Name Set mode Push the Control knob towards right or left to select “ENTER”, and then press the Control knob. Cancelling the Favorite Name set Press the [FNC] button. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY...
Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KENWOOD BT CD/R-2P2”/ “KENWOOD BT200” from the list of connected units. Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in <Registering PIN Code>...
To download from the cell-phone manually By operating the cell-phone, end the hands-free connection. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY By operating the cell-phone, send the phone book data to this unit By operating the cell-phone, download the phone book data to this unit.
Enter Bluetooth Firmware update mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The firmware version appears. Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • For how to update the firmware, access our web site. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ English...
(page 52) Select “PB Name Check” (Play) Press the Control knob. Play the registered voice and return to step 2. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Select “PB Name Delete” (Delete) Delete a voice tag Press the Control knob.
SMS (Short Message Service) The SMS arrived at the cell-phone is displayed on the receiver. A newly arrived message is displayed. ¤ • To prevent car accidents, the driver should not read the SMS while driving. When a new message arrives “SMS Received”...
Accessory of KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7144UY Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 — 9 General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.
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Hands-free phone control Making a call Enter the dialing method selection mode Select a dialing method [38] Number dial input Operation type Input a digit. Input “+”. Input “#”. Input “*”. Clear the entered phone number. Make a call [DIRECT] Receiving a call Answer the call Switch between the private talk mode and the...
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 USB device • When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered.
• A2DP is a profile designed to transfer the music from an audio player. • AVRCP is a profile designed to control playback and selection of music by an audio player. About KENWOOD “Music Editor” of PC application • “Music Editor” is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit.
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MNAL1: Dims the illumination constantly. MNAL2: Dims the illumination darker than MNA1. OFF: Does not dim the illumination. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY • DISP N/P Switches the panel display between positive or negative. In addition, you can reverse it in conjunction with the interior light.
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• BT DVC Status (Displaying the Bluetooth device Status) You can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level. : Battery level of cell-phone. Full : Signal strength of cell-phone. Maximum ⁄ • Icons are not displayed if information cannot be obtained from the cell-phone.
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY • The “AAC” logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories *Accessory of KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) See next page A–7 Pin (Red) A–4 Pin (Yellow) Connector A Connector B KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) (KDC-BT8044UY/W7644UY/W7144UY only) REMO.CONT ⁄ To use the steering wheel remote control feature,...
Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
• Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool. Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not to drop it. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY Accessory of KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY Installation the Microphone Unit Check the installation position of the microphone (accessory 3).
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the subwoofer position of Manual position setting. •...
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✔ Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. ☞ The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS disconnects the sound. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC Error: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
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No Music Data/Error 15: • The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. • Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪...
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1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Slovensko S tem Kenwood izjavlja, da je ta KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY v skladu z osnovnimi zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi predpisi Direktive 1999/5/EC. Slovensky Spoločnosť Kenwood týmto vyhlasuje, že KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY spĺňa zákldné...