KDC-BT73DAB/KDC-BT53U/KDC-5057SD

12-7. Initial settings

You can configure initial settings of this unit.

1. Press [SRC] to select a Standby ("STANDBY").

   Refer to <Source selection>.

2. Press [Control] knob.

   Enters the Function setting mode.

3. Select "Initial Settings" using [Control] knob.

   For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How to select the item>.

4. Select an Initial setting item using [Control] knob.

   Display	Description
   "SRC Select"	Set source selection method. "1": The source switches each time [SRC] is pressed. "2": Press [SRC], Turn [Control] knob to select the source, and then press [Control] knob to determine it.
   "Key Beep"	Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. "ON" / "OFF"
   "Russian"	When this is set to ON, the following character strings are displayed in Russian: Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name "ON" / "OFF"
   "Function Language"	Changes the display language of items displayed in the Function setting mode. "English" / "Français" / "Español" / "Deutsch" / "Italiano" / "Pyccкий"
   "Power OFF Wait"	Setting the timer to turn this unit"s power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle"s battery power. "OFF": Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "20MIN": Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. "40MIN": Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. "60MIN": Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
   "aha Source"[2]	Sets whether to display aha during source selection. "ON" / "OFF"
   "Built-in AUX"	Sets whether to display AUX during source selection. "ON" / "OFF"
   "CD Read"	Sets the method for reading CD. When unable to play a special format CD, set this setting to "2" to force playing. Note that some music CDs may be unplayable even when set to "2". In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to "2". Normally, keep this set to "1". 1: Automatically distinguishes between the audio file disc and music CD when playing a disc. 2: Forces playing as a music CD.
   "Built-in AMP"	Selecting "OFF" turns off the built-in amplifier. Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the quality of the sound from Preout. "ON" / "OFF"
   "Speaker Select"[1]	Sets the speaker type so that the System Q value is optimal. "OFF": OFF "5/4inch": For 5 & 4 in. speaker "6x9/6inch": For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "O.E.M.": For the OEM speaker
   "F/W Update"	Upgrades the firmware. Selecting "YES" and then pressing [Control] knob starts upgrading the firmware. For how to update the firmware, access our web site. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

   (Colored text: Factory setting)

   [1] Function of KDC-5057SD.

   [2] Function of KDC-BT73DAB/ KDC-BT53U.

5. Select a setting using [Control] knob.

   Returns to the previous item.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

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. General operations
• 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-5057SD)
  • 4-1. Audio control
  • 4-2. Audio preset
  • 4-3. Audio preset recall
• 5. DSP settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 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
• 7. Aha Radio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 7-1. Requirements Aha™
  • 7-2. Listening to the Aha Radio
  • 7-3. Basic operations
  • 7-4. Station search
  • 7-5. Calling a number in the content
  • 7-6. Aha source control
• 8. Listen to the CD/ Audio file
  • 8-1. Playing music
  • 8-2. Music search
  • 8-3. Skip search
  • 8-4. Skip search ratio setting
  • 8-5. Playback mode
  • 8-6. About the Audio file
  • 8-7. About the USB device
  • 8-8. About SD card
  • 8-9. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control"
  • 8-10. About the discs used with this unit
  • 8-11. Handling discs
• 9. Listen to the tuner
  • 9-1. Listening to the radio
  • 9-2. Station preset memory
  • 9-3. Auto memory
  • 9-4. Recall preset station
  • 9-5. Tuner setting
  • 9-6. PTY (Program Type)
• 10. Listen to the Digital Radio (KDC-BT73DAB)
  • 10-1. Listening to the Digital Radio
  • 10-2. Service preset memory
  • 10-3. Recall preset service
  • 10-4. Service list select
  • 10-5. Alphabet Search for service
  • 10-6. PTY (Program Type)
  • 10-7. Announcement setup
  • 10-8. Replay
  • 10-9. Digital Radio setting
  • 10-10. Digital Radio initial settings
• 11. Display settings
  • 11-1. Selecting a display type
  • 11-2. Information display setting
  • 11-3. Illumination color selection
  • 11-4. Adjusting the Illumination color
  • 11-5. Selecting a text display
  • 11-6. Display & Illumination setting
• 12. General settings
  • 12-1. Adjusting the clock
  • 12-2. Adjusting the date
  • 12-3. Clock & date display type setting
  • 12-4. Auxiliary input display setting
  • 12-5. Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call
  • 12-6. Demonstration mode setting
  • 12-7. Initial settings
• 13. Registering a Bluetooth (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 13-1. About the Bluetooth module
  • 13-2. Registering a Bluetooth device
  • 13-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect
  • 13-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device
  • 13-5. Bluetooth device registration test
• 14. Hands-free phoning (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 14-1. Receiving a call
  • 14-2. Calling a number in the phone book
  • 14-3. Dialing a number
  • 14-4. Calling a number in the call log
  • 14-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial)
  • 14-6. Registering in the preset dial number list
  • 14-7. During a call
  • 14-8. Clearing the disconnection message
  • 14-9. Voice Control
  • 14-10. Display of phone number types (categories)
• 15. Bluetooth audio (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U )
  • 15-1. Before use
  • 15-2. Basic operations
  • 15-3. Playback mode
• 16. Bluetooth settings (KDC-BT73DAB, KDC-BT53U)
  • 16-1. Registering the PIN code
  • 16-2. Downloading the phone book
  • 16-3. Deleting the phone book
  • 16-4. Displaying the firmware version
  • 16-5. Switching between two connected cell-phones
  • 16-6. Bluetooth detail setting
• 17. Troubleshooting guide
  • 17-1. Setting error
  • 17-2. Operation/wiring error
  • 17-3. Error messages