KDC-X998/KDC-BT958HD/KDC-X898/KDC-BT858U

3-1. Component names

1. [1/6] button

   When listening to the iPod, audio file, CD, or radio, press this button to enter the search mode.

   In each of the selected modes, press the button to return to the previous item.

2. [SRC] button

   Press this button to enter source select mode. Refer to <Source selection>.

3. [Control] knob (Volume knob)

   In the normal mode, turn the knob to adjust the volume or press the knob to enter the Function setting mode.

   In the Function mode, turn the knob to select an item or press the knob to determine the selection.

4. [R]/ [S] button

   Press the button to select an audio file folder or use it as a Likes/ Dislikes button on Aha etc.

   The [R] button can be used to select broadcast band as well.

5. [G] button

   Press the button to eject the disc.

6. Disc slot cover

   When this cover opens upward, the disc insertion slot appears

7. USB terminal (inside of the cover)

   Connect an iPod or USB device.

8. Auxiliary input (inside of the cover)

   Connect the output of an external device using a stereo mini-jack.

9. REAR USB indicator

   When a USB device or iPod is connected to the USB terminal of the rear, this indicator stays lit. During playback of the connected device, this indicator blinks.

10. [E]/ [F] button

    Press the button to select a song or station.

11. Release button

    Press the button to detach the faceplate.

12. [Ú] button

    Press the button to make, answer, or disconnect a hands-free call.

Contents

• 1. Before use
  • 1-1. Safety precaution
  • 1-2. Important information
  • 1-3. Regulatory Compliance
• 2. Appendix
  • 2-1. Specifications
  • 2-2. Trademarks
• 3. Basic operations
  • 3-1. Component names
  • 3-2. Preparations
  • 3-3. How to select the item
  • 3-4. Adjusting the clock
  • 3-5. General operations
• 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)
  • 4-1. Audio control
  • 4-2. Audio preset
  • 4-3. Audio preset recall
• 5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)
  • 5-1. Audio control
  • 5-2. Manual equalizer control
  • 5-3. Car type selection
  • 5-4. Speaker setting
  • 5-5. X'Over setting
  • 5-6. Listening position setting
  • 5-7. Delay time control
  • 5-8. Channel level fine adjustments
  • 5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings
  • 5-10. DSP preset
  • 5-11. DSP preset recall
• 6. Listen to the iPod
  • 6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit
  • 6-2. Playing music
  • 6-3. Music search
  • 6-4. Alphabet search
  • 6-5. Direct search
  • 6-6. Skip search
  • 6-7. Skip search ratio setting
  • 6-8. Playback mode
  • 6-9. App & iPod mode setting search
• 7. Pandora®
  • 7-1. Requirements Pandora®
  • 7-2. Listening to Pandora®
  • 7-3. Basic operation
  • 7-4. Station search
  • 7-5. Bookmark registration
  • 7-6. New Station Creation
  • 7-7. Deletion of station
  • 7-8. Pandora source control
• 8. Aha Radio
  • 8-1. Requirements Aha™
  • 8-2. Listening to the Aha Radio
  • 8-3. Basic operations
  • 8-4. Station search
  • 8-5. Calling a number in the content
  • 8-6. Aha source control
• 9. iHeartRadio
  • 9-1. Requirements iHeartRadio™
  • 9-2. Listening to the iHeartRadio
  • 9-3. Basic operations
  • 9-4. Station search
  • 9-5. Station scan
  • 9-6. Favorite station delete
  • 9-7. iHeartRadio source control
• 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file
  • 10-1. Playing music
  • 10-2. Music search
  • 10-3. Skip search
  • 10-4. Skip search ratio setting
  • 10-5. Playback mode
  • 10-6. Direct music search
  • 10-7. Drive change
  • 10-8. About the Audio file
  • 10-9. About the USB device
  • 10-10. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control"
  • 10-11. About the discs used with this unit
  • 10-12. Handling discs
• 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)
  • 11-1. Listening to the radio
  • 11-2. Station preset memory
  • 11-3. Auto memory
  • 11-4. Recall preset station
  • 11-5. Tuner setting
  • 11-6. Direct access tuning
  • 11-7. PTY (Program Type)
• 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)
  • 12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology
  • 12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner
  • 12-3. Station preset memory
  • 12-4. Auto memory
  • 12-5. Recall preset station
  • 12-6. iTunes tagging
  • 12-7. Direct access tuning
  • 12-8. HD Radio tuner setting
• 13. Display settings
  • 13-1. Selecting a display type
  • 13-2. Information display setting
  • 13-3. Illumination color selection
  • 13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color
  • 13-5. Selecting a text display
  • 13-6. Display & Illumination setting
• 14. General settings
  • 14-1. Adjusting the date
  • 14-2. Clock & date display type setting
  • 14-3. Auxiliary input display setting
  • 14-4. Demonstration mode setting
  • 14-5. Initial settings
• 15. Registering a Bluetooth
  • 15-1. About the Bluetooth module
  • 15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device
  • 15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect
  • 15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device
  • 15-5. Bluetooth device registration test
• 16. Hands-free phoning
  • 16-1. Receiving a call
  • 16-2. Calling a number in the phone book
  • 16-3. Dialing a number
  • 16-4. Calling a number in the call log
  • 16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial)
  • 16-6. Registering in the preset dial number list
  • 16-7. During a call
  • 16-8. Clearing the disconnection message
  • 16-9. Voice Control
  • 16-10. Display of phone number types (categories)
• 17. Bluetooth audio
  • 17-1. Before use
  • 17-2. Basic operations
  • 17-3. Playback mode
• 18. Bluetooth settings
  • 18-1. Registering the PIN code
  • 18-2. Downloading the phone book
  • 18-3. Deleting the phone book
  • 18-4. Displaying the firmware version
  • 18-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones
  • 18-6. Bluetooth detail setting
• 19. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)
  • 19-1. Before use
  • 19-2. Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
  • 19-3. Category and channel search
  • 19-4. Channel preset memory
  • 19-5. Preset tuning
  • 19-6. Smart Favorites, Tune Start™
  • 19-7. Direct access tuning
  • 19-8. iTunes tagging
  • 19-9. Parental Lock setting
  • 19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting
  • 19-11. Setting Parental Lock for Mature content
  • 19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting
  • 19-13. Setting the Song and Artist Alerts
  • 19-14. Song or Artist setting
  • 19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item
  • 19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item
  • 19-17. SiriusXM® Replay
  • 19-18. Channel skip setting
  • 19-19. Clearing the channel skip setting
  • 19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting
• 20. Basic operation of remote control
  • 20-1. Before using remote control
  • 20-2. Basic opreation
• 21. Troubleshooting guide
  • 21-1. Setting error
  • 21-2. Operation/wiring error
  • 21-3. Error messages