KDC-U549BT

KDC-U4549SD
KDC-U4549
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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 CONTENTS
Safety 3 Operation of Hands-Free Phoning 18
Maintenance Getting Started
Making a Call
Preparation 4 Receiving a Call
How to attach/detach the faceplate During a Call
How to reset your unit Call Waiting
How to prepare the remote controller Downloading the Phone Book
(RC-405)
Bluetooth Setup 22
Basic Operations 6
Easy Pairing function
Muting upon the reception of a phone call Registering Bluetooth Device (Pairing)
(KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 only)
Selecting the Bluetooth Device
Getting Started 8 Setting a Voice Command
Canceling the display demonstration Bluetooth Setup
Setting the demonstration mode SMS (Short Message Service) 26
Adjusting the clock
Downloading the SMS
Initial settings before operations
Display the SMS
Listening to the Radio 10
Function settings 28
Changing the frequency steps
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings Installation/connection 30
Listening to the other external Troubleshooting 34
components 11
Specifications 36
Listening to a Disc/ USB/ SD/ iPod 12
Start playing a disc
Start playing a USB device or iPod
Removing the USB device or iPod
Start playing the disc changer
Start playing an SD
Removing the SD card
Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
All Random Play
Selecting Magazine Random Play
Selecting Scan Play
Selecting a folder/track/file
Alphabet Search for iPod
Direct Music Search using the remote
controller (RC-405)
Direct Disc Search using the remote
controller (RC-405)
My Playlist for iPod
iPod control by Hand mode
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

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 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 sounds outside the car. Driving with

the volume too high may cause an accident.
■ Condensation: When the car is air-

conditioned, moisture may collect on the

laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the
moisture to evaporate.
■ The illustrations in this manual are examples

used to explain more clearly how the

controls are used. Therefore, what appears
on the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the actual equipment.
■ If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

■ When you purchase external components,

check with your Kenwood dealer to make

sure that they work with your model and in
your area.

Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the
panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure
to observe this precaution may result in The marking of products using
damage to the monitor or unit. lasers
Cleaning the connector: Wipe off dirt on
the connector of the unit and faceplate. Use CLASS 1
a cotton swab or cloth.
LASER PRODUCT
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.

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 Preparation
How to attach/detach the faceplate How to prepare the remote
controller (RC-405)
When you use the remote controller for the
1 1 first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

2 Insulation sheet
2

■ Do not expose the faceplate to direct

sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the If the effectiveness of the remote
possibility of water splashing. controller decreases, replace the battery.
■ Keep the faceplate in its casing while

detached. 2 4
■ The faceplate is a precision piece of

equipment and can be damaged by shocks 3

or jolts.
■ To prevent deterioration, do not touch the 1
terminals of the unit and faceplate with your
fingers. ¤ Caution:
■ Do not set the remote control in hot places
How to reset your unit
such as on the dashboard.
If this unit fails to operate ■ Lithium battery.
properly, press the reset
1 Danger of explosion if the battery is
button. incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
2 The unit returns to factory same or equivalent type.
settings when the reset ■ The battery pack or batteries shall not be
button is pressed. exposed to excessive heat such sunshine,
3
fire or the like.
■ Keep battery out of reach of children and in

Reset button original package until ready to use. Dispose

of used batteries promptly. If swallowed
contact physician immediately.

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 ■ The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Kenwood
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
■ SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

■ “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.
■ iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and

iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

This symbol mark indicates

that Kenwood manufactured
this product so as to decrease
harmful influence on the
environment.
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 Basic Operations
Loading slot
Remote sensor
■ Do not expose to bright sunlight. Ejects the disc

Volume knob 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: [SYSTEM Q] is set to an EQ mode other
than [NATURAL]. (page 28)
B.BOOST: [BASS BOOST] is set to [1] or [2].
USB terminal
(page 28)
: Indicates that the Music Search mode is
selected now. Auxiliary input jack
BT: Bluetooth cell-phone connection status.
Slide open the cover
The illustration and button names used
for explanation in this manual are of
KDC-U549BT (unless mentioned otherwise).
Refer to the table below for the difference:
KDC-U549BT

KDC-U4549SD

KDC-U4549

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 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, USB or iPod, SD, CD, AUX,
SRC STANDBY), if the power is turned on.
SRC • If the source is ready, playback also starts. “iPod”, “SD” and “CD” are
selectable only when an iPod is connected, an SD card is inserted or a
disc is loaded.
Volume knob VOLud Adjusts the volume level.
(turn) 5 / ∞ Selects items.
Volume knob ENT 38 Confirms selection.
(press) — Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
■ Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3) or AM.
*AM– / ■
BAND Selects the next folder. (Press *AM– on remote controller to select
#FM+
the previous folder.)
6 (38) ENT 38 Pauses/resumes playback of a disc/ USB device/ SD/ iPod.
■ Searches for radio station.
4/
4/¢ ■ Selects track/file.
+¢ ■
Fast-forwards/reverses tracks/files if pressed and held.
■ Changes the display information.

■ Scrolls the display information if pressed and held.

SCRL DISP — ■ Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 8) if pressed and held

while in clock display screen.

KDC-U549BT only:
■ Enters Bluetooth mode. (page 18)

■ Press to answer an incoming call.

— ■ Enters Bluetooth easy pairing mode if pressed and held. (page 22)

KDC-U4549SD only:
SD —
Selects “SD” source.
KDC-U4549 only:
■ Selects “iPod” source.
iPod — ■ Switches the controlling terminal (HANDS ON/ HANDS OFF) for

iPod playback if pressed and held. (page 15)

— AUD Enters [AUDIO CONTROL] settings directly.
Attenuates the sound.
— ATT
• To return to the previous level, press the button again.
Returns to the previous item.
Exit from setting mode.
EXIT • Press and hold on the main unit will also exit from the setting
mode.

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 Muting upon the reception of a phone call (KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549
only)
To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. (See “Installation Manual” on a separate volume.)
When a call comes in, “CALL” appears.
■ The audio system pauses.

■ To continue listen to the audio system during a call, press SRC. “CALL” disappear and the
audio system resumes.
When a call ends, “CALL” disappear.
■ The audio system resumes.

Getting Started
Canceling the display Adjusting the clock
demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter
The display demonstration is always turned [FUNCTION] mode.
on unless you cancel it. 2 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
When you turn on the power (or after you 3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK],
reset the unit), the display shows: then press to enter.
[CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME 4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK
KNOB] ADJUST], then press to enter.
1 Press the volume knob. Clock hour flashes on the display.
[YES] is selected as the initial setup. 5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour,
2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. then press to enter minute adjustment.
[DEMO OFF] appears. Clock minutes flashes on the display.
■ If no operation is done for about 15 seconds 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
or if you turn the volume knob to select minute, then press to confirm.
[NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and Press 4 / ¢ to move between the
the display demonstration starts. hour and minute adjustment.
7 Hold to finish the procedure.
Setting the demonstration mode
1 Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO
MODE], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or
[OFF].
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration
starts if no operation is done for about 20
seconds.
4 Hold to finish the procedure.

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 Initial settings before operations
1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
5 Hold to finish the procedure.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
PRESET TYPE NORMAL *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;
MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).
KEY BEEP ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
TDF ALARM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF *: Cancels.
BUILT-IN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound of the connected external component through the car speakers when “AUX” is selected as the
source. ; ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source. When
you turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is connected). Turn the
volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection.
CD READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as a music CD. No sound can
be heard if an audio file disc is played.
SWITCH KDC-U549BT only:
PREOUT REAR */ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear of
the unit (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.
F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO *: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

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 Listening to the Radio

■ Press and hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.
■ Press briefly to recall memorized station.

1 Press SRC to select “TUNER”. 2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5,

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select a band press SRC.
(FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). Release your fingers from the buttons after
3 Press 4 / ¢ to search for a station. the display appears.
■ To restore the initial setting, repeat the same

Using the remote controller (RC-405) procedure.

■ When the frequency step is changed, the
#FM+ / *AM– : Selects band.
4 / +¢ : Selects station. frequencies in the memory are deleted.
1–6 : Selects preset station.
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
Changing the frequency steps While listening to the radio...
You can change the frequency step of FM/ 1 Press the volume knob to enter
AM: [FUNCTION] mode.
FM : 50 kHz to 200 kHz 2 Turn the volume knob to select
AM : 9 kHz to 10 kHz [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the 3 Turn the volume knob to make a
power. selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
4 Hold to finish the procedure.

Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)

SEEK MODE Selects the tuning mode for 4 / ¢ buttons.
AUTO1 *: Automatically search for a station. ; AUTO2: Search in the order of the stations in the preset memory. ;
MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO *: Cancels (automatic memorizing is
not activated). (Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (page 9)
MONO SET ON: Improves the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost). ; OFF *: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).

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 Listening to the other external
components
Preparation : Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (page 9)

1 Press SRC to select “AUX”.

2 Turn on the external component and Auxiliary input jack
start playing.
3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume.

Portable audio device 3.5 mm stereo mini plug

(commercially available) (commercially available)

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 Listening to a Disc/ USB/ SD/ iPod
Ejects the disc.
Detach the faceplate (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.)

■ Press to select track/file. USB terminal

■ Hold to fast-forwards/reverses. Press to pause. Press again
to resume playback.

■ Press to select next folder of Audio

File/iPod.
■ Press to select next disc of CD changer.

Start playing a disc

1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Apple iPod
Playback starts automatically. (commercially available)

Start playing a USB device or iPod

1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
2 Slide open the cover.
KCA-iP102
3 Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB
(optional accessory)
terminal.
The source automatically switches, and
playback starts. Removing the USB device or iPod
1 Press SRC to select a source other than
“USB” or “iPod”.
2 Remove the USB device or iPod.

USB device Start playing the disc changer

(commercially available) • Function of KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549.
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
2 Press SRC to select “CD CHANGER”.
CA-U1EX
(optional accessory)

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 Start playing an SD All Random Play
• Function of KDC-U4549SD. Press and hold number button
1 Press SRC to turn on the power. 3 (ALL RDM).
2 Press the Release button to Detach the Pressing this button again plays songs in
faceplate. the normal mode starting.
3 Hold the SD card with the label side up Audio File/ iPod :
and the notched section on the right, and ALL RANDOM, RANDOM OFF
insert it into the slot until it clicks. ■ Changes the iPod browsing item to “songs”.

4 Reattaching the Faceplate

5 Press SRC to select “SD”. Selecting Magazine Random Play
Press number button 5 repeatedly to
make a selection.
CD changer : MGZN (magazine) RANDOM,
RANDOM OFF
SD card
(commercially available) Selecting Scan Play
Press number button 2 (SCAN)
repeatedly to make a selection.
Audio CD : TRACK SCAN, SCAN OFF
Removing the SD card Audio File : FILE SCAN, SCAN OFF
• Function of KDC-U4549SD. CD changer : TRACK SCAN, SCAN OFF
1 Press the Release button to Detach the ■ If scan play is selected, the unit starts

faceplate. playing the first 10-second intro of the

2 Push the SD card until it clicks and then music in the disc/current folder.
remove your finger from the card. If “SCAN OFF” is selected, the unit resumes
The card pops up so that you can pull it normal play of the current song.
out with your fingers.
3 Reattaching the Faceplate. Selecting a folder/track/file
• Not available if disc changer playback is selected.
Selecting Repeat Play 1 Press to enter Music Search mode.
Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly “SEARCH” appears, then the current file
to make a selection. name appears on the display.
Audio CD : TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF 2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
Audio File : track/ file, then press to confirm.
FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF ■ To skips songs, press 4/ ¢. Holding

iPod : 4/ ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of

FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF the setting made. (page 15)
CD changer : TRACK REPEAT, DISC REPEAT, This operation is effective only for the iPod
REPEAT OFF or Kenwood Music Editor media.
■ To return to the root folder (audio file), top
Selecting Random Play menu (iPod) or first track (audio CD), press
Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) BAND.
repeatedly to make a selection. ■ To return to the previous folder, press .
Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF ■ To cancel the Music Search mode, press and
Audio File/ iPod : hold .
FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF ■ < or > on the display indicates that
CD changer : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF preceded/next item is available.
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 Alphabet Search for iPod Direct Disc Search using the remote
1 Press to enter Music Search mode. controller (RC-405)
“SEARCH” appears. • Only when the source is CD changer.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a • Not available if Random Play, Scan Play is
category, then press to confirm. selected.
3 Press again to enter alphabet search 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Disc Search
mode. mode.
“SEARCH <– – –>” appears. “– –” appears.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the 2 Press the number buttons to enter the
character to be searched for. disc number.
5 Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry 3 Press #FM+ / *AM– to search for the disc.
position. ■ To cancel the Direct Disc Search mode,

You can enter up to three characters. press .

6 Press the volume knob to start searching.
After this step, see step 2 of <Selecting a Using the remote controller (RC-405)
folder/track/file> (page 13) to select a song. In playback mode:
■ To return to the Music Search mode, press #FM+ / *AM– : Selects folder/disc.
. 4 / +¢ : Selects track/file.
■ To cancel the Music Search mode, press and ENT 38 : Pauses/resumes playback.
hold . In Music Search mode:
■ A longer searching time is required if there ENT 38 : Confirms selection.
are many songs or playlists in the iPod. 5/∞ : Selects folder/file/track.
■ To search for a character other than A to Z : Returns to the previous folder.
and 0 to 9, enter only “ * ”.
■ The article (a, an, the) of songs name will be My Playlist for iPod
skipped during search. Registering songs in the playlist
1 Select and play the song you want to
Direct Music Search using the register. (page 13)
remote controller (RC-405) 2 Press and hold number button
• Not available if Random Play, Scan Play, 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to register.
KENWOOD Music Editor media, iPod playback “## STORED” (registration number) appears.
is selected. You can register up to 10 songs. “MEMORY
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music FULL” appears, if you try to register the
Search mode. eleventh song.
“– – –” appears. ■ If you attempt to register a song from

2 Press the number buttons to enter the a different iPod, “NO INFO” followed by
track number. “MPLIST DELETE” appears.
3 Press 4 / +¢ to search for the music. To delete the playlist, turn the volume knob
■ To cancel the Direct Music Search mode, to select “YES”, then press to confirm.
press . ■ You can also register the song displayed in

the Music Search mode by following the

same procedure.
■ Do not register Podcasts.

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 Playing a song on the playlist Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
1 Press number button While listening to an iPod or KENWOOD Music
5 (MEMO MY LIST) to display the playlist. Editor media ...
“MY PLAYLIST” appears. 1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select the song [FUNCTION] mode.
you want, then press to confirm. 2 Turn the volume knob to select
■ Random play cannot be performed during
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
playback of a song in the playlist. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a
selection, then press to confirm.
Deleting a song on the playlist See the following table for selection.
1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST) 4 Hold to finish the procedure.
to display the playlist. Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
“MY PLAYLIST” appears. SKIP SEARCH 0.5% */ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of skip
2 Turn the volume knob to select the song when searching for a song in Music Search
you want to delete, then press and hold mode.
the volume knob.
MPLIST YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ;
3 Turn the volume knob to select [DELETE
DELETE NO *: Cancels.
ONE] or [DELETE ALL], then press to
confirm. ■ [MPLIST DELETE] is selectable only when the source is
Select “DELETE ALL” to delete all the songs “iPod”.
in the playlist.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [YES],
then press to confirm.
“COMPLETED” appears.

iPod control by Hand mode

Press number button 1 (iPod) repeatedly
to make a selection.
KDC-U4549
Press and hold iPod repeatedly to make
a selection.
HANDS ON :
Control iPod from the iPod.
■ This mode is not compatible with music

information display. The display will show

“iPod MODE”.
HANDS OFF: Control iPod from the unit.

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 Handling discs manual on the following site:
■ Do not touch the recording surface of www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
the disc.
■ Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a About USB device
disc with tape stuck on it. ■ This unit can play audio files stored on a
■ Do not use any accessories for the disc. USB mass storage class device.
■ Clean from the center of the disc and ■ Install the USB device in the place where

move outward. it will not prevent you from driving your

■ Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft vehicle properly.
cloth. Do not use any solvents. ■ You cannot connect a USB device via a

■ When removing discs from this unit, pull USB hub and Multi Card Reader.
them out horizontally. ■ Make sure all important data has been

■ Remove the rims from the center hole backed up to avoid losing the data.
and disc edge before inserting a disc. ■ Connecting a cable whose total length

is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal

Discs that cannot be used playback.
■ This unit can only play the CDs with: ■ A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX

(optional accessory) is required for

connecting a USB device.
■ Discs that are not round.
■ Discs with coloring on the recording About SD card (KDC-U4549SD only)
■ This unit is capable of playback of SD/
surface or discs that are dirty.
■ You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable SDHC memory cards complying with the
disc that has not been finalized. (For the SD or SDHC standard.
finalization process refer to your disc SD card (≤2 GB), SDHC card (≤32 GB)
■ A special adapter is required to use a
writing software, and your disc recorder
instruction manual.) miniSD card, miniSDHC card, microSD
■ 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt card or microSDHC card.
■ The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be
to insert using an adapter can cause
malfunction. used.
■ Data recorded in the SD audio format

About Audio file cannot be played back.

■ Playable Audio file

: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) About compatible iPod/iPhone

■ Playable disc media: CD-R/RW/ROM Made for
■ Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level – iPod touch (4th generation)
1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. – iPod touch (3rd generation)
■ Playable USB device or SD card file system: – iPod touch (2nd generation)
FAT16, FAT32 – iPod touch (1st generation)
Although the audio files are complied with – iPod classic
the standards listed above, the play maybe – iPod with video
impossible depending on the types or – iPod nano (6th generation)
conditions of media or device. – iPod nano (5th generation)
■ Detailed information and notes about the – iPod nano (4th generation)
playable audio files are stated in an online – iPod nano (3rd generation)
– iPod nano (2nd generation)
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 – iPod nano (1st generation)
– iPhone 4
– iPhone 3GS
– iPhone 3G
– iPhone
(As of January 2011)
■ Latest compatible list of iPod/iPhone.

For details, see:

www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod
■ Type of control available varies depending

on the type of connected iPod. For

details, see above URL.
■ The word “iPod” appearing in this manual

indicates the iPod or iPhone connected to

this unit with a connection cable, KCA-
iP102 (optional accessory).
■ If you start playback after connecting the

iPod, the music that has been played by

the iPod is played first.
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 “KENWOOD Music Editor”

■ This unit supports the PC application
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” or
later.
■ When you use the audio file with

database information added by the

“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1”, you
can search a file by title, album or artist
name using Music Search (page 13).
■ In the Instruction manual, the term “Music

Editor media” is used to mean the device

that contains audio files with database
information added with KENWOOD Music
Editor.
■ “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” is

available from the following web site:

www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
■ For further information on “KENWOOD

Music Editor Light ver1.1”, refer to the site

above or the application help.
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 Operation of Hands-Free Phoning
Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-
BT200 connected.

■ Press and hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the

KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549
■ Press and hold to enter current phone number.
■ Press briefly to recall memorized phone number.
Bluetooth mode.
■ Press to answer an incoming
KDC-U549BT
call. ■ Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

■ Press to answer an incoming call.

Getting Started When “CONFIRM PHONE” is displayed,

Before use the cell-phone, you need to confirm connection with a cell-phone
connect cell-phone to this unit. operation.
■ For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with 6 The receiver is connected to a cell-phone,
the hands-free function, see <About the with “HF CONNECT” displayed, and exits
Cell-Phone> (page 26). the easy pairing mode.
■ For more details, see <Easy Pairing

KDC-U549BT function> (page 22).

1 Press and hold to enter easy pairing ■ If an error code is displayed during paring,

mode see <Troubleshooting> (page 34).

“PAIRING” is displayed.
2 “SEARCHING” is displayed. KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
Search for the Bluetooth device. The following 3 steps procedure is necessary.
When search is completed, “FINISHED” is Step 1. Pairing (Registering from Bluetooth
displayed. devices)
3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell- 1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
phone name, press to confirm. 2 Start registering this unit by operating
4 Input the PIN code the Bluetooth device.
■ Turn the volume knob to select the By operating the Bluetooth device, register
number. the hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KCA-
■ To move to the next digit, press ¢. BT300” or “KCA-BT200” from the list of
■ To delete the last digit, press 4. connected units.
5 Press the volume knob to transmit the 3 Input the PIN code (“0000”) in the
PIN code. Bluetooth device.
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is Check that registration is complete on
completed. the Bluetooth device. PIN code is set to
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 “0000” as the default. You can change this Calling a Number in the Phone Book
code. Refer to [PIN CODE EDIT] under 2 Turn the volume knob to select “PHONE
<Bluetooth Setup> (page 25). BOOK”, then press to enter.
4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start 3 Press to enter alphabet search mode.
hands-free connection. 4 Turn the volume knob to select the
Step 2. Connection character to be searched for.
If you have registered 2 or more cell- ■ To move to the next row, press BAND.

phones, you need to select one of them. ■ To return to the Phone Book mode, press

For more details, see <Selecting the .

Bluetooth Device> (page 24). 5 Press the volume knob to start searching.
When a cell-phone is connected, the “BT” 6 Turn the volume knob to select a name
indicator lights up. and category.
Step 3. Hands-free phoning ■ To move to the next character, press 4

You can do hand-free phoning when the / ¢.

connection is made. 7 Press the volume knob to make a call.
■ When registering from this unit. Refer to ■ To use the Phone Book, it must be

<Registering Bluetooth Device (Pairing)> downloaded to this unit in advance. Refer to

(page 23). <Downloading the Phone Book> (page 21).
■ During search, a non-accent character such
Making a Call as “u” is searched for instead of an accent
1 KDC-U549BT character such as “ü”.
Press to enter Bluetooth mode. ■ The category items in the Phone Book are
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549 displayed as follows.
Press and hold the volume knob to enter GE: General ; HM: Home ; OF: Office ;
Bluetooth mode. MO: Mobile ; OT: Other
2 Turn the volume knob to select a dialing
method, then press to enter. Calling a Number in the Call Log
■ Operation method of each mode is
2 Turn the volume knob to select the
described below. “OUTGOING” (outgoing call), “INCOMING”
– “PHONE BOOK”: Calling a Number in the
(incoming call), or “MISSED CALLS”
Phone Book (missed call), then press to enter.
– “OUTGOING”/ “INCOMING”/ “MISSED
3 Turn the volume knob to select a name or
CALLS”: Calling a Number in the Call phone number.
Log 4 Press the volume knob to make a call.
– “NUMBER DIAL”: Dial a Number ■ The outgoing call list and the incoming call
– “VOICE RECOG”: Make a Voice Dialing
list, and the missed call list are the lists of
Call calls originated from and received at this
– Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)
unit. They are not the ones stored in the
■ Switches between name and phone
cell-phone memory.
number, press DISP.
■ To return to the Bluetooth mode, press and

hold .
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.

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 Dial a Number ■ This step is the same as step 4 of the
2 Turn the volume knob to select “NUMBER procedure in <Calling a Number in the
DIAL”, then press to enter. Phone Book> (page 19). You can make a
3 Turn the volume knob to select the call or select a category.
phone number ■ If your voice cannot be recognized, a

■ To move to the next digit, press ¢. message is displayed. Pressing the Volume
■ To delete the last digit, press 4. knob allows you to retry voice input. Refer
■ Press number button (1 – 0), #(FM+), to <Troubleshooting> (page 34).
*(AM–), or +(¢) on the remote ■ Both the name and category require

controller. registration of a voice tag. Refer to <Setting

4 Make a call. a Voice Command> (page 24).
■ Press the volume knob. ■ Audio sound is not output during voice

■ Press OK on the remote controller. recognition.

■ You can input max 25 (KDC-U549BT) / 32

(KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549) digits. Receiving a Call

Answering a Phone Call
Speed Dialing (Preset Dial) KDC-U549BT
2 Press number button (1 – 6). Press .
3 Press the volume knob to make a call. KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
Press the volume knob.
Registering to the Preset Dial Number Rejecting an Incoming Call
(Preset Memory) Press SRC.
2 Enter the phone number with reference
During a Call
to the following:
Disconnecting a Call
Dial a number/ Calling a number in the call
KDC-U549BT
log/ Calling a number in the Phone Book
Press .
3 Press and hold number button (1 – 6) for
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
about 2 seconds.
Press SRC.
Switching to the Private Mode
Make a Voice Dialing Call
Press number button 6 to switches
2 Turn the volume knob to select “VOICE
between Private talk (“PRIVATE TALK”)
RECOG”, then press to enter.
and Hands-free talk (“HANDS FREE”).
“V-RECG READY” is displayed.
3 Press the volume knob to start voice Call Waiting
recognize. Answering Another Incoming Call with the
4 “PB NAME” is displayed. Current Call Suspended
When a beep is heard, say the name within Turn the volume knob to select
2 seconds. [ANSWER], then press to enter.
5 “PN TYPE” is displayed. Continuing the Current Call
When a beep is heard, say the category Turn the volume knob to select [REJECT],
name within 2 seconds. then press to enter.
The recognized phone number (name) is Switching between the Current Call and
displayed. Waiting Call
6 Press the volume knob to make a call. Press the volume knob to switches the
calling party.

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 Downloading the Phone Book Using the remote controller (RC-405)
To download automatically Making a call:
If the cell-phone supports a phone book : Enter Bluetooth mode.
synchronization function, the phone 5 / ∞ : Selects a dialing method.
book is downloaded automatically after ENT 38 : Enter dialing mode
Bluetooth connection. DIRECT : Make a call
■ Setting on the cell-phone may be required. 0 — 9 : Input a digit in number dial mode.
■ If no phone book data is found in the #FM+ : Input “#” in number dial mode.
unit even after the compete display, your *AM– : Input “*” in number dial mode.
cell-phone may not support automatic +¢ : Input “+” in number dial mode.
download of phone book data. In this case, 4 : Clear the entered phone number.
try downloading manually. Receiving a call:
: Answer the call.
To download from the cell-phone manually ENT 38 : Switch between the private talk
1 By operating the cell-phone, end the mode and the hands-free talk
hands-free connection. mode.
2 By operating the cell-phone, send the Call waiting:
phone book data to this unit : Answer Another Incoming Call
By operating the cell-phone, download the with the Current Call Suspended.
phone book data to this unit. SRC : Answer another Incoming Call after
■ During downloading: “DOWNLOADING” Terminating the Current Call.
is displayed. 1 : Continue the Current Call.
■ After completion of downloading: During a call:
“COMPLETE” is displayed. SRC : End the call.
3 By operating the cell-phone, start the
hands-free connection.
■ To clear the downloading completion

message, press any button.

■ Up to 1000 phone numbers can be

registered for each registered cell-phone.

■ Up to 25 (KDC-U549BT)/ 32 (KDC-U4549SD/

KDC-U4549) digits can be registered for

each phone number along with up to 50*
characters representing a name.
(* 50: Number of alphabetical characters.
Fewer characters can be input depending
on the type of characters.)
■ To cancel downloading of the phone book

data, operate the cell-phone.

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 Bluetooth Setup
Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-
BT200 connected.

Easy Pairing function When a cell-phone has already been

• KDC-U549BT only. registered, or maximum of five cell-phones
1 Press and hold to enter easy pairing have already been registered/ selecting a
mode cell-phone
“PAIRING” is displayed. 2 “(cell-phone name)” or “DEVICE FULL” is
■ Any of the following is displayed displayed.
depending on cell-phone registration 3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell-
condition: phone name.
– “SEARCHING”: When registering a cell- ■ To register a new cell-phone, select “[DVC

phone for the first time. SEARCH]”, then go to “When registering a

– “(cell-phone name)”: When a cell-phone cell-phone for the first time.”
has already been registered. 4 Press the volume knob to set up the
– “DEVICE FULL”: When maximum of cell-phone.
■ “✱(cell-phone name)”: The selected
five cell-phones have already been
registered. Bluetooth device is busy.
■ “-(cell-phone name)”: The selected

When registering a cell-phone for the first Bluetooth device is on standby.

■ “ (cell-phone name)“: The Bluetooth
time, registering a cell-phone
2 “SEARCHING” is displayed. device is deselected.
■ If a cell-phone is already selected,
Search for the Bluetooth device.
When search is completed, “FINISHED” is deselect it, and then select a different
displayed. one.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell- 5 Press to exit easy pairing mode.
phone name, press to confirm.
4 Input the PIN code Deleting the registered cell-phone
■ Turn the volume knob to select the 2 “(cell-phone name)” or “DEVICE FULL” is
number. displayed.
■ To move to the next digit, press ¢. 3 Turn the volume knob to select a cell-
■ To delete the last digit, press 4. phone name.
5 Press the volume knob to transmit the 4 Press and hold the volume knob to delete
PIN code. the selected cell-phone.
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is “DELETE” is displayed.
completed. 5 Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,
When “CONFIRM PHONE” is displayed, then press to confirm.
confirm connection with a cell-phone “COMPLETED” is displayed.
operation.
6 The receiver is connected to a cell-phone,
with “HF CONNECT” displayed, and exits
the easy pairing mode.
■ If an error code is displayed during paring,

see <Troubleshooting> (page 34).

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 Registering Bluetooth Device ■ Turn the volume knob to select the
(Pairing) number.
■ To move to the next digit, press ¢.
Registering from Bluetooth devices
■ To delete the last digit, press 4.
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
2 Start registering this unit by operating 9 Press the volume knob to transmit the
the Bluetooth device. PIN code.
By operating the Bluetooth device, register If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is
the hands-free unit (pairing). Select completed. If the error message appears
“KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P1”, “KCA-BT300” or even though the PIN code is correct, try
“KCA-BT200” from the list of connected Registering Special Bluetooth device.
units. 10 Hold to finish the procedure.
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.
3 Input the PIN code (“0000”) in the
■ If there are 5 or more Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth device.
Check that registration is complete on registered, you cannot register a new
the Bluetooth device. PIN code is set to Bluetooth device.
“0000” as the default. You can change this
code. Refer to [PIN CODE EDIT] under Registering Special Bluetooth device
<Bluetooth Setup> (page 25). 1 KDC-U549BT
4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
hands-free connection. KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
Press and hold the volume knob to enter
Registering from this unit Bluetooth mode.
1 KDC-U549BT 2 Turn the volume knob to select
Press to enter Bluetooth mode. [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549 3 Turn the volume knob to select
Press and hold the volume knob to enter [PAIRING], then press to enter.
Bluetooth mode. 4 Turn the volume knob to select [S-DVC
2 Turn the volume knob to select SELECT], then press to enter.
[SETTINGS], then press to enter. 5 Turn the volume knob to select a device
3 Turn the volume knob to select name, press to confirm.
[PAIRING], then press to enter. 6 Go through the procedure step 4
4 Turn the volume knob to select [DEVICE of <Registering from this unit> and
SEARCH], then press to enter. complete the registration (pairing).
■ If the device name is not in the list, select
5 Press the volume knob to search for the
Bluetooth device. “OTHER PHONE”.
When search is completed, “FINISHED” is
displayed.
6 Turn the volume knob to select a
Bluetooth device name, press to confirm.
7 “PAIRING” is displayed (KDC-U4549SD/
KDC-U4549 with KCA-BT300 only)
If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, proceed to
step 10.
If “PIN CODE NG” is displayed, proceed to
steps 8.
8 Input the PIN code

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 Selecting the Bluetooth Device If a voice tag has already been registered
1 KDC-U549BT for a name, “*” is displayed before the
Press to enter Bluetooth mode. name.
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549 6 Turn the volume knob to select [PB
Press and hold the volume knob to enter NAME REG], then press to enter.
■ To select “PB NAME CHK”, play the
Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select registered voice.
■ To select “PB NAME DEL”, delete a voice
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to select tag. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,
[PAIRING], then press to enter. then press to confirm.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PHONE 7 “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is
SELECT] or [AUDIO SELECT], then press heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds.
to enter. 8 “ENTER 2” is displayed. When a beep is
5 Turn the volume knob to select a heard, say the same voice tag as that you
Bluetooth device name. said in step 7 within 2 seconds.
6 Press the volume knob to set up the “COMPLETE” is displayed.
Bluetooth device. 9 Press the volume knob to return to step
■ “✱(Device name)”: The selected Bluetooth 5.
■ To exit Setting mode, press .
device is busy.
■ “-(Device name)”: The selected Bluetooth ■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.
■ You can register up to 35 voice tags.
device is on standby.
■ “ (Device name)“: The Bluetooth device is ■ Audio sound is not output during voice tag

deselected. registration.
■ If a cell-phone is already selected,

deselect it, and then select a different Registering Phone Book Name Type
one. 1 KDC-U549BT
7 Hold to finish the procedure. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC. KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
Press and hold the volume knob to enter
Setting a Voice Command Bluetooth mode.
Registering Phone Book Name 2 Turn the volume knob to select
1 KDC-U549BT [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Press to enter Bluetooth mode. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [VOICE
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549 TAG], then press to enter.
Press and hold the volume knob to enter 4 Turn the volume knob to select [PN TYPE
Bluetooth mode. EDIT], then press to enter.
2 Turn the volume knob to select 5 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter. [GENERAL], [HOME], [OFFICE], [MOBILE],
3 Turn the volume knob to select [VOICE or [OTHER], then press to enter.
TAG], then press to enter. 6 Turn the volume knob to select [PN TYPE
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PB REG], then press to enter.
NAME EDIT], then press to enter. ■ To select “PN TYPE CHK”, play the

5 Search for the Phone Book name to registered voice. (KDC-U4549SD/

register KDC-U4549 only)
Select the name to register with reference ■ To select “PN TYPE DEL”, delete a voice

to 5 in <Calling a Number in the Phone tag. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,
Book> (page 19).
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 then press to confirm. (KDC-U4549SD/ Bluetooth Setup
KDC-U4549 only) 1 KDC-U549BT
7 “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds. KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
8 “ENTER 2” is displayed. When a beep is Press and hold the volume knob to enter
heard, say the same voice tag as that you Bluetooth mode.
said in step 7 within 2 seconds. 2 Turn the volume knob to select
“COMPLETE” is displayed. [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
9 Press the volume knob to return to step 3 Turn the volume knob to make a
5. selection, then press to confirm.
■ Set the voice tag for all the 5 categories. If ■ See table below for selection.
the voice tag is not registered for all the ■ Repeat step 3 until the desired item is
categories, the Phone book may not be selected/activated.
recalled by voice command. ■ Press to return to the previous item.
4 Hold to finish the procedure.
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.

Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)

PAIRING
DEVICE SEARCH Registers a Bluetooth device (pairing).
(For details, see page 23.)
PHONE SELECT Selects a cell-phone connection.
(For details, see page 24.)
AUDIO SELECT KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 only:
Selects a Bluetooth audio player connection. (For details, see page 24.)
S-DVC SELECT (For details, see page 23.)
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.
SMS DOWNLOAD Download a short message. (For details, see page 27.)
VOICE TAG
PB NAME EDIT Registers voice for voice recognition and voice to select the Phone number category in Phone book.
PN TYPE EDIT (For details, see page 24.)
DETAILED SET
PIN CODE EDIT Specify the PIN code required when registering this unit using the Bluetooth device. By default, “0000” is
specified.
1. Turn the volume knob to select the number.
■ To move to the next digit, press ¢.

■ To delete the last digit, press 4.

2. Press the volume knob to register a PIN code

AUTO ANSWER OFF: Does not answer the phone call automatically. ; 0: Automatically answers the phone call at once. ;
1 – 8 * –99: Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of 1 – 99 seconds.

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 Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
RECONNECT KDC-U549BT only
ON *: Automatically reconnects the selected Bluetooth device when radio wave becomes strong enough,
even after it is disconnected. ; OFF: Cancels.
■ When this function is turned ON, the Bluetooth device is reconnected if it has been disconnected by

selecting [PHONE SELECT].

BT HF / FRONT *: Outputs audio from the front-left and front-right speakers. ; ALL: Outputs audio from the all
BT HF/AUDIO speakers.
CALL BEEP ON *: You can output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in. ; OFF: Cancels.
BT F/W UPDATE Display the firmware version and update the firmware.
MIC GAIN –3 — 0 * — +3: Adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Adjust the voice of
caller. Setting to “+” increases the voice volume.
NR LEVEL –3 — 0 * — +3: Reduce the noises generated by surrounding environment without changing the
built-in microphone volume. Adjust the voice of caller when it is not clear. Setting to “+” increases the noise
reduction.
EC LEVEL –2 — 0 * — +2: Adjust the level of echo cancellation. Setting to “+” increases the echo cancel reduction.
■ [MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL], [EC LEVEL] is selectable only for KDC-U549BT and KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 with KCA-BT300.

About the Cell-Phone ■ The units supporting the Bluetooth

■ Version: Bluetooth Standard Ver. 2.0 function have been certified for
■ Profile: conformity with the Bluetooth Standard
HFP (Hands Free Profile) following the procedure prescribed
OPP (Object Push Profile) by Bluetooth SIG. However, it may be
PBAP (Phone book Access Profile) impossible for such units to communicate
SYNC (Synchronization Profile) with your cell-phone depending on its
For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, type.
access the following URL:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/

SMS (Short Message Service)

Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-
BT200 connected.

KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 KDC-U549BT

Press and hold to enter Bluetooth mode. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

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 Downloading the SMS Display the SMS
1 KDC-U549BT ¤
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
To prevent car accidents, the driver should
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
not read the SMS while driving.
Press and hold the volume knob to enter
When a new message arrives
Bluetooth mode.
“SMS RECEIVED” is displayed.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Displaying the SMS
3 Turn the volume knob to select [SMS
1 KDC-U549BT
DOWNLOAD], then press to enter.
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
4 Start downloading
KDC-U4549SD / KDC-U4549
■ During downloading: “DOWNLOADING”
Press and hold the volume knob to enter
is displayed.
■ After completion of downloading:
Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SMS
“COMPLETE” is displayed.
INBOX], then press to enter.
5 Hold to finish the procedure.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.
■ The cell-phone must be able to transmit the
message.
■ Switches between name, phone number
SMS using Bluetooth. Setting on the cell-
and message reception date, press DISP.
phone may be required. If the cell-phone
4 Press the volume knob to display the
does not support SMS function, the SMS
text.
download item in Function Control mode is ■ To scrolls the message, turn the volume
not displayed.
■ When the SMS is downloaded from the
knob.
■ To return to the message list, press the
cell-phone, the unopened messages in the
volume knob.
cell-phone are opened.
5 Hold to finish the procedure.
■ The already-read and unread short
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.
messages can be respectively downloaded ■ The unopened message is displayed at the
up to 75.
beginning of the list. Other messages are
displayed in the order of reception.
■ The SMS that has arrived when the cell-

phone is not linked with Bluetooth cannot

be displayed. Download the SMS.
■ The short message cannot be displayed

during downloading the SMS.

■ Unread messages are prefixed with an

asterisk (*).

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 Function settings
1 Press SRC to select a source other than “STANDBY”.
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
■ See table below for selection.

■ Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated.

■ Press to return to the previous item.

5 Hold to finish the procedure.

[AUDIO CONTROL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state or Bluetooth mode.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
SUB-W LEVEL –15 — 0 * — +15: Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
BASS BOOST B.BOOST LV1 */ B.BOOST LV2: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
SYSTEM Q NATURAL */ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME: Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the
music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
BASS ADJUST
BASS CTR FRQ 40/ 50/ 60/ 70/ 80/ 100 */ 120/ 150: Selects the center frequency.
BASS LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.
BASS Q FACTOR 1.00 */ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF *: Cancels.
MID ADJUST
MID CTR FRQ 0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.0K *: Selects the center frequency.
MID LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.
MID Q FACTOR 1.00 */ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
TRE ADJUST
TRE CTR FRQ 10.0K/ 12.5K */ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center frequency.
TRE LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.
BALANCE L15 — 0 * — R15: Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER R15 — 0 * — F15: Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUBWOOFER SET ON *: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.
DETAILED SET
HPF FRONT THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the front speaker. ; 40/60/80/100/ 120/150/180/220 (HZ): Frequencies
lower than the specified value are cut off.
HPF REAR THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the rear speaker. ; 40/60/80/100/ 120/150/180/220 (HZ): Frequencies
lower than the specified value are cut off.
LPF THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 50/60/80/100/120 (HZ): Frequencies higher than the
SUBWOOFER specified value are cut off.
SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°) *: Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line with the
speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for
[LPF SUBWOOFER].)

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 Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
SUPREME SET 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, a USB device or a SD,
except iPod.)
VOLUME OFFSET –8 — 0 * — +8 (for AUX) ; –8 — 0 * (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each
source. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making
an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
■ Select a source before making a source tone memory adjustment, [BASS ADJUST/ MID ADJUST/ TRE ADJUST].
■ [SUB-W LEVEL/ SUB-W SET/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W]. (page 9)
■ [SUB-W LEVEL/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].

[SETTINGS]
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
AUX NAME SET AUX */ TV/ VIDEO/ GAME/ PORTABLE/ DVD: Selects the desired name for the connected component.
(Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.)
CLOCK
CLOCK ADJUST (For details, see page 8.)
DISPLAY
DIMMER SET ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF *: Cancels.
TEXT SCROLL AUTO */ ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; OFF: Cancels.
BT DVC STATUS You can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level of cell-phone.
HF-CON: Connection status for cell-phone. ; AD-CON: Connection status for BT Audio. ; BATT: Battery level of
cell-phone. ; SIGNAL: Signal strength of cell-phone.

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 Installation/connection
Part list: vehicle and the protection function may
A Faceplate ...................................................................(×1) have been activated. Therefore, the speaker
B Escutcheon ..............................................................(×1) wire should be checked.
C Mounting sleeve...................................................(×1)
D Wiring harness .......................................................(×1) Caution
E Removal tool .......................................................... (×2) ■ If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC
F Flat head screw (for Nissan cars).................(×4)
position, connect the ignition wires to a
G Round head screw (for Toyota cars) .........(×4)
power source that can be turned on and
off with the ignition key. If you connect
Basic procedure the ignition wire to a power source with
1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, a constant voltage supply, as with battery
then disconnect the · terminal of the wires, the battery may die.
car battery. ■ Do not use your own screws. Use only the

2 Make proper input and output wire screws provided.

connections. ■ Install this unit in the console of your

\ <Wiring connection> (page 32) vehicle. Make sure the faceplate will not hit
3 Install the unit to your car. the lid of the console (if any) when closing
\ <Installing the unit> (page 33) and opening.
4 Reconnect the · terminal of the car ■ After the unit is installed, check whether the

battery. brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car

5 Reset the unit. (page 4) are working properly.
■ Mount the unit so that the mounting angle

Warning is 30° or less.

■ If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires
■ The unit can only be installed in a car with a
are not touching to cause a short circuit,
12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
■ If you connect the ignition wire (red) and
then replace the old fuse with one that has
the same rating.
the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis
■ Connect the speaker wires correctly to the
(ground), you may cause a short circuit,
terminals to which they correspond. The
that in turn may start a fire. Always connect
unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
those wires to the power source running
share the · wires or ground them to any
through the fuse box.
■ Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal
metal part in the car.
■ When only two speakers are being
and make all electrical connections before
connected to the system, connect the
installing the unit.
■ Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape
connectors either to both the front output
terminals or to both the rear output
or other similar material. To prevent a short
terminals (do not mix front and rear).
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends
■ Mounting and wiring this product requires
of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
■ Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s
skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave
this work to professionals.
chassis again after installation.
■ If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT”
If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
is displayed), the speaker wire may have a
short-circuit or touched the chassis of the

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 ■ Reception may drop if there are metal
objects near the Bluetooth antenna.

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). The communication range becomes
shorter depending on the surrounding
environment. The communication
range also becomes shorter when there
is an obstacle between this unit and
the cell-phone. The above maximum
communication range (10 m) is not always
assured.
■ A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located

nearby can interfere with communication

due to too strong signal.

About Bluetooth unit (Optional:

KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549)
■ This unit supports KCA-BT300 or KCA-BT200.
■ Plugging a KCA-BT300/ KCA-BT200 into this
unit will enable BT audio.
– Selecting Bluetooth Audio source
Press SRC to select the “BT AUDIO EXT”.
– To pause/resumes playback, press number
button 6 (38).
– To selects track, press 4 or ¢.
■ Set the Type Switch on KCA-BT300/ KCA-

BT200 as follows:
1: OFF, 2: OFF, 3: OFF

¤ CAUTION
Install this unit in the console of your
vehicle.
Do not touch the metal part of this unit
during and shortly after the use of the
unit. Metal part such as the heat sink and
enclosure become hot.

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 Wiring connection

FM/AM antenna
USB connector input (JASO)
Antenna Cord
AUX input (Stereo)
Use the mini-plug (3.5 mm ø) cable KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549
which is stereo type and does not have Rear output
R L
any resistance. Front output
Sub Woofer output
KDC-U549BT
R L
Front output
Fuse (10A)
Rear output/ Sub Woofer
output switchable
Wiring harness D (page 9)
White
To front left speaker
White/Black To Kenwood disc changer/ External
Gray optional accessory (KDC-U4549SD/
To front right speaker
Gray/Black KDC-U4549 only)
Green (To connect these leads, refer to the
To rear left speaker relevant instruction manuals.)
Green/Black
Purple
To rear right speaker
Purple/Black
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Blue Depending on what antenna you are using, connect
ANT. CONT either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or
(Antenna control wire)
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the
film-type or short pole type antenna.
Blue/White
(Power control wire) P.CONT When using the optional power amplifier, connect to
its power control terminal.
Brown To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult
(Mute control wire) MUTE your navigation manual.
(Connect to the terminal that is grounded when
either the telephone rings or during conversation.
KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 only)
Light Blue/Yellow
To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you
(Steering remote control REMOTE CONT
STEERING WHEEL
need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied)
wire ) REMOTE INPUT matches your car is required.
Car fuse box Ignition key switch
Red (Ignition wire) ACC
Yellow (Battery wire) Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
Black (Ground wire)
To the metallic body or chassis of the car +
– Battery
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 Installing the unit

1
3 Connect the wiring harness to the
unit. Other wiring connection has
C been completed earlier. (page 32)
2
1
B
A D
2
2 Before attaching, make
sure the direction of the 1
escutcheon is correct.
(Wider hooks on the 3 Dashboard of
bottom side.) your car
C
4
Bend the appropriate tabs
5 to hold the mounting sleeve
B firmly in place.
A

Installing without using the mounting sleeve (Japanese car)

1 Remove the mounting sleeve and
T N
escutcheon B from the unit.
T/N
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) N T
with the vehicle mounting bracket and B
secure the unit with the supplied screws.
T: Toyota cars
8 mm
MAX. 8mm N: Nissan cars
MAX.
F G
ø5mm ø5mm

Removing the unit

1 Detach the faceplate A. E
2 Engage the catch pin on the removal
B
tools E into the holes on both sides of
the escutcheon B, then pull it out. C
3 Insert the removal tools E deeply into
the slots on each side, then follow the 3
arrows instructions as shown on the 1 2
right. A
E
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 Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy/Cause
Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and no operations Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape properly,
can be done. then reset the unit. If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
Radio reception is poor. / Static noise Connect the antenna firmly. / Pull the antenna out all the way.
while listening to the radio.
“IN” flashes. The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. If the condition did not
improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center.
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used for recording).
and tracks cannot be skipped.
Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. / Check the cords and
connections.
“NA FILE” appears. The unit is playing an unsupported audio file.
“NO DISC” appears. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
“TOC ERROR” appears. The CD is quite dirty. / The CD is upside-down. / The CD is scratched a lot. Try another disc
instead.
“ERROR 77” or “ERROR 99” appears. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the “ERROR
77”/ “ERROR 99” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played.
“READ ERROR” appears. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed,
initialize the USB device or use other USB devices.
“NO DEVICE” appears. ■ No USB device is connected. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.

■ SD card is not inserted properly. Insert an SD card, and change the source to SD again.

“NO MUSIC” or “ERROR 15” appears. The connected USB device or inserted SD card contains no playable audio file. / Media was
played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play.
“NA DEVICE” appears. ■ Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.

■ Check that the supported SD card is inserted.

“USB ERROR” appears. Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again. If the unit still showing the
same display, try to connect another USB device.
“iPod ERROR” appears. Reconnect the iPod. / Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. / Reset
the iPod.
Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks cannot play back as you have Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
intended them to play.
“READING” keeps flashing. Longer readout time is required. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
Elapsed playing time is not correct. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
The number of songs contained Podcast files are not counted in this unit as this unit does not support the playback of
in “SONGS” category of this unit podcast files.
is different from that contained in
“SONGS” category of iPod.

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 Symptom Remedy/Cause
Correct characters are not displayed This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
(e.g. album name).

Bluetooth
Symptom Remedy/Cause
The hands-free talk volume is low. The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during hands-free talk.
[MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL] and [EC LEVEL] of <Bluetooth Setup> (page 25).
No beep is heard at reception of No beep is heard depending on the type of your cell-phone. The [CALL BEEP] of <Bluetooth
an incoming call. Setup> (page 25) is set ON.
Voice is not recognized. ■ The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be recognized

properly. Close the vehicle windows to reduce noise.

■ Small voice. If voice is too small, it cannot be recognized properly. Speak into the microphone a

little more loudly and naturally.

■ The person uttering the voice tag is not the one who registered the it. Only the voice of the

person who registered the voice tag can be recognized.

“NO NUMBER” appears. The calling party does not notify a caller ID. / There is no phone number data.
“NO DATA” appears. There is no outgoing call list. / There is no incoming call list. / There is no missed call list. / There
is no phone book list.
“NO ENTRY” appears. The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing).
“HF DISCONCT” appears. The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone.
“HF ERROR 07” appears. The memory cannot be accessed. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still appears,
press the reset button on the control unit.
“HF ERROR 68” appears. The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone. Turn off the power and on again. If this
message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit.
“UNKNOWN” appears. The Bluetooth device cannot be detected.
“DEVICE FULL” appears. 5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth device cannot be registered.
“PIN CODE NG” appears. The PIN code is wrong.
“CONNECT NG” appears. The unit cannot be connected to the device.
“PAIRING NG” appears. Pairing error.
“NO MARCHING” appears. The voice tag is wrong. Voice cannot be recognized because of an unregistered voice tag, etc.
“TOO SOFT” appears. Voice is too small and cannot be recognized.
“TOO LOUD” appears. Voice is too large to be recognized.
“TOO LONG” appears. The word or utterance is too long to be recognized.
“NO PHONEBOOK” appears. Data is not contained in the phone book.
“NO MESSAGE” appears. No short message in In Box.
“NO RECORD” appears. The voice tag is not registered in the phone book.
“MEMORY FULL” appears. The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to be registered in the phone book.
“NO VOICE” appears. No call.
The sound from the Bluetooth ■ Another Bluetooth device is affecting the Bluetooth communication. Turn off another

audio player is discontinuous. Bluetooth device. Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit.
■ Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. The downloading of the Phone

book or the SMS disconnects the sound.

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 Specifications
FM tuner section Bluetooth section (KDC-U549BT only)
Frequency range: Technology: Bluetooth Ver. 2.0 Certified
200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz Frequency: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz
50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz Output Power: +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE)
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB): Power Class 2
11.2 dBf (1 μV/75 Ω) Maximum Communication range:
Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB): Line of sight approx. 10m (32.8 ft)
19.2 dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω) Profile:
Frequency response (±3 dB): 30 Hz — 15 kHz HFP (Hands Free Profile),
Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB SPP (Serial Port Profile),
Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB HSP (Headset Profile),
OPP (Object Push Profile),
AM tuner section PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile),
Frequency range: SYNC (Synchronization Profile)
10 kHz space: 530 kHz — 1,700 kHz
9 kHz space: 531 kHz — 1,611 kHz Audio section
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 20 dB): Maximum output power: 50 W × 4
AM: 31 dBμ (36 μV) Full bandwidth power (at less than 1 % THD): 22 W × 4
Speaker impedance: 4 Ω — 8 Ω
CD player section
Laser diode: GaAIAs Tone action:
Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB
Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling
Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB
D/A converter: 24 Bit Treble: 12.5 kHz ±8 dB
Spindle speed: 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV) Preout level / load (CD): 2,500 mV/ 10 kΩ
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit Preout impedance: ≤ 600 Ω
Frequency response (±1 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 % Auxiliary input section
Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB Frequency response (±3 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz
Dynamic range: 93 dB Input maximum voltage: 1,200 mV
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Input impedance: 10 kΩ
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio General
Operating voltage:
USB interface
USB standard: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed) KDC-U549BT only:
(10.5 V — 16 V allowable): 14.4 V
Maximum supply current: 500 mA
KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 only:
File system: FAT16/ 32
(11 V — 16 V allowable): 14.4 V
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
Maximum current consumption: 10 A
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
Installation size (W × H × D):
SD card section (KDC-U4549SD only) 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm
Compatible physical format: Version 2.00 Weight: 1.3 kg
Maximum memory capacity: 32 GB
File System: FAT 16/ 32 Subject to change without notice.
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio

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