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What are the basic operations for the faceplate and remote control of the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
| To | On the faceplate | On the remote control |
|---|---|---|
| Turn on the power | Press SRC. Press and hold to turn off the power. | Press and hold SRC to turn off the power. (Pressing SRC does not turn on the power.) |
| Adjust the volume | Turn the volume knob. | Press VOL ^ or VOL v. Press and hold VOL ^ to continuously increase the volume to 15. Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound. Press again to cancel. |
| Select a source | Press SRC repeatedly. | Press SRC repeatedly. |
| Change the display information | Press DISP repeatedly. | (Not available) |
How do I perform the initial setup on my KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
When you turn on the power for the first time or after a factory reset, you need to set the display language and cancel the demonstration mode.
Select the display language and cancel the demonstration:
1. The display will show: “SEL LANGUAGE” → “PRESS” → “VOLUME KNOB”. Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) or [SPA] (Spanish), then press the knob. [ENG] is selected for the initial setup.
2. The display then shows: “CANCEL DEMO” → “PRESS” → “VOLUME KNOB”. Press the volume knob.
3. [YES] is selected for the initial setup. Press the volume knob again. “DEMO OFF” appears.
Set the clock and date:
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.
3. To adjust the clock, select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. Turn the knob to set the Hour and Minute, pressing the knob to confirm each.
4. To set the clock format, select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.
5. To set the date, select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob. Turn the knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press the knob.
6. Select [DATE SET], then press the knob. Turn the knob to set the Day, Month, and Year, pressing the knob to confirm each.
7. Press and hold the back button to exit.
How do I configure the initial settings in the FUNCTION menu on the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
1. Press SRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.
2. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
3. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.
4. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.
5. Press and hold the back button to exit.
| Setting Group | Item | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIO CONTROL | SWITCH PREOUT | REAR/SUBWOOFER or REAR/SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier). Default is REAR/SUBWOOFER. |
| SYSTEM | KEY BEEP | ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates. |
| SOURCE SELECT | BUILT-IN AUX | ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. |
| 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. | |
| F/W UPDATE | F/W UP xxxx: YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels. | |
| SYSTEM | FACTORY RESET | YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ; NO: Cancels. |
| CLOCK | CLOCK DISPLAY | ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ; OFF: Cancels. |
| SYSTEM | ENGLISH | Selects the display language for [FUNCTION] menu and music information if applicable. Default is ENGLISH. |
| ESPANOL | Selects Spanish as the display language. |
How do I operate the radio tuner on the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
Search for a station:
1. Press SRC repeatedly to select RADIO.
2. Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.
3. Press the seek buttons (S / T) to search for a station.
To change the searching method for the seek buttons, press the SEEK button repeatedly:
AUTO1: Automatically search for a station.
AUTO2: Search for a preset station.
MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
Direct Access Tuning (using the remote control):
1. Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.
2. Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.
3. Press ENT to search for a station.
To cancel, press the back button or DIRECT. If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.
How do I play media from CD, USB, iPod, or Android devices on my KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
Insert a disc or connect a USB, iPod, or Android device. The source changes automatically and playback starts.
Playback Controls:
| To | On the faceplate | On the remote control |
|---|---|---|
| Playback/pause | Press the play/pause button. | Press ENT. |
| Reverse/Fast-forward | Press and hold the seek buttons (S / T). | Press and hold the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Select a track/file | Press the seek buttons (S / T). | Press the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Select a folder | Press the folder buttons (up/down). | Press #FM+ / *AM-. |
| Repeat play | Press 4 repeatedly. TRACK REPEAT/ALL REPEAT: Audio CD FILE REPEAT/FOLDER REPEAT/ALL REPEAT: MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file FILE REPEAT/FOLDER REPEAT/REPEAT OFF: iPod or ANDROID |
N/A |
| Random play | Press 3 repeatedly. DISC RANDOM/RANDOM OFF: Audio CD FOLDER RANDOM/RANDOM OFF: MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file, iPod or ANDROID |
N/A |
| All Random | Press and hold 3 to select ALL RANDOM. (For CD: Only for MP3/WMA/AAC files) | N/A |
How can I browse and search for files on a CD, USB, or Android device with the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
Select a file from a folder/list:
1. Press the search button.
2. Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.
Quick Search (CD, USB, ANDROID source):
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly by turning the volume knob quickly to browse through the list.
Alphabet Search (iPod USB, ANDROID source):
You can search for a file according to the first character.
For ANDROID source:
1. Press the up/down folder buttons to enter character search.
2. Turn the volume knob to select the character type (Upper case, Lower case, Numbers, Symbols).
3. Press the volume knob to start searching.
To return to the root folder/first file/top menu, press 5. To return to the previous item, press the back button. To cancel, press and hold the back button.
How do I use the Auxiliary (AUX) input on my KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
Preparation:
First, ensure that [BUILT-IN AUX] is set to [ON] in the [SOURCE SELECT] menu.
Start listening:
1. Connect a portable audio player (commercially available) to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini plug.
2. Press SRC repeatedly to select AUX.
3. Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.
Set the AUX name:
While listening to a connected portable audio player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob.
4. Turn the volume knob to select a name (AUX (default)/DVD/PORTABLE/GAME/VIDEO/TV), then press the knob.
5. Press and hold the back button to exit.
How do I pair and connect a Bluetooth device to my KENWOOD KDC-BT22 for the first time?
1. Press SRC to turn on the unit.
2. On your Bluetooth device, search for and select the unit’s model name (KDC-BT22).
3. “PAIRING” → “PASS XXXXXX” → Device name → “PRESS” → “VOLUME KNOB” will appear on the display. For some devices, you may need to enter the PIN code immediately after searching.
4. Press the volume knob to start pairing. “PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed.
Once pairing is complete, the Bluetooth connection is established automatically, and the “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator on the display window lights up.
Notes:
• Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.
• A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio device can be connected at any time.
• Some devices may not automatically connect after pairing. Connect the device to the unit manually in such cases.
How do I handle phone calls using the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
The following operations are available for handling phone calls with your KENWOOD KDC-BT22:
| Action | On the faceplate | On the remote control |
|---|---|---|
| First incoming call… | ||
| Answer a call | Press the call button or the volume knob or one of the number buttons (1 to 6). | Press the call button. |
| Reject a call | Press the back button. | Press the back button. |
| End a call | Press the back button. | Press the back button. |
| While talking on the first incoming call… | ||
| Answer another incoming call and hold the current call | Press the call button. | Press the call button. |
| Reject another incoming call | Press the back button. | Press the back button. |
| While having two active calls… | ||
| End current call and activate held call | Press the back button. | Press the back button. |
| Swap between the current call and held call | Press the call button. | Press the call button. |
| Adjust the phone volume [00] to [35] | Turn the volume knob during a call. | Press VOL ^ or VOL v. |
| Switch between hands-free and private talk modes | Press the play/pause button during a call. | (Not available) |
How do I make a call using the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or by dialing the number.
1. Press the call button to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
| CALL HISTORY | (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number. “I” indicates a call received, “O” indicates a call made, “M” indicates a call missed. Press the volume knob to call. |
| PHONE BOOK | (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode. Select the first letter, then select a name, then select a phone number, and press the volume knob to call. |
| NUMBER DIAL | Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character. Press the seek buttons (S/T) to move the entry position. After entering the number, press the volume knob to call. |
| VOICE | Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions. (See “Make a call using voice recognition”) |
How do I use voice recognition to make a call with the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
1. Press and hold the call button to activate the voice recognition of the connected phone.
2. Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions.
Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected phone for details.
How can I play audio from a Bluetooth device on the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices and switch between them.
1. Press SRC repeatedly to select BT AUDIO.
2. Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
| To | On the faceplate | On the remote control |
|---|---|---|
| Playback/pause | Press the play/pause button. | Press ENT. |
| Select group or folder | Press the folder up/down buttons. | Press #FM+ / *AM-. |
| Reverse/Forward skip | Press the seek buttons (S / T). | Press the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Reverse/Fast-forward | Press and hold the seek buttons (S / T). | Press and hold the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Repeat play | Press 4 repeatedly. ALL REPEAT, FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF |
(Not available) |
| Random play | Press and hold 3 to select ALL RANDOM. Press 3 to select RANDOM OFF. |
(Not available) |
| Switch between connected Bluetooth audio device | Press 5. | (Not available) |
How do I adjust the audio settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
While listening to any source, press the volume knob to enter the [FUNCTION] menu. Turn the knob to select an item and press to enter. The following audio settings are available:
| Item | Setting |
|---|---|
| SUB-W LEVEL | LEVEL –50 to LEVEL +10 (Default: LEVEL 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. |
| MANUAL EQ | Allows manual adjustment of equalizer settings (Frequency level, tone level, Q factor). |
| PRESET EQ | NATURAL/ROCK/POPS/EASY/TOP40/JAZZ/POWERFUL/USER: Selects a preset equalizer. Select [USER] to use the settings made in [MANUAL EQ]. |
| BASS BOOST | LEVEL1 to LEVEL5 or LV1 to LV5 / OFF: Selects your preferred bass boost level. |
| LOUDNESS | LEVEL1/LEVEL2 or LV1/LV2 / OFF: Boosts low and high frequencies for a well-balanced sound at low volume. |
| SUBWOOFER SET | ON/OFF: Turns the subwoofer output on or off. |
| FADER | R15 to F15 (Default: 0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. |
| BALANCE | L15 to R15 (Default: 0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. |
| VOLUME OFFSET | –15 to +6 (Default: 0): Presets the initial volume level of each source. |
How do I adjust the display settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
To access display settings, press the volume knob to enter the [FUNCTION] menu.
| Item | Setting/Action |
|---|---|
| DIMMER | ON: Dimmer is turned on. ; OFF: Cancels. |
| DIMMER TIME | Set the dimmer on and off time. 1. Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ON] time, then press the knob. 2. Turn the volume knob to adjust the [OFF] time, then press the knob. (Default: [ON]: PM6:00; [OFF]: AM6:00) |
| BRIGHTNESS | 1. Select a zone (ZONE 1 or ZONE 2). 2. 0 to 31: Select your preferred brightness level for the selected zone. |
| TEXT SCROLL | AUTO/ONCE/OFF: Select whether to scroll the display information automatically, scroll only once, or not at all. |
Set the dimmer manually:
Press and hold DISP (DIMMER) to turn the dimmer on or off. If you have set [DIMMER TIME], it will be canceled once you press and hold this button.
What does the display show for different sources on the KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. If information is unavailable, “NO TEXT” or “NO INFO” will appear.
| Source name | Display information |
|---|---|
| STANDBY | Source name (*2) → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| RADIO | Frequency (*2) → Clock (back to the beginning) (For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only) Station name (*2) → Radio text → Radio text+ → Title/Artist → Frequency → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| CD or USB | (For CD-DA) Disc name/Artist (*2) → Track title/Artist → Playing time → Clock (back to the beginning) (For MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC files) Song title/Artist (*2) → Album title/artist → Folder name → File name → Playing time → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| iPod USB/iPod BT or ANDROID | When [MODE OFF]/[BROWSE MODE] is selected: Song title/Artist (*2) → Album title/Artist → Playing time → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| PANDORA/PANDORA BT | Station name (*2) → Shared/Radio station → Song title → Artist → Album title → Playing time → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| IHEARTRADIO | Station name (*2) → Song title/Artist → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| SPOTIFY/SPOTIFY BT | Context title (*2) → Song title → Artist name → Album name → Playing time → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| BT AUDIO | Song title/Artist (*2) → Album title/Artist → Playing time → Clock (back to the beginning) |
| AUX | Source name (*2) → Clock (back to the beginning) |
*2: Turn off the display information.
How do I clean and maintain my KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector.
Handling discs:
• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
• Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
• Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.
What should I do if my KENWOOD KDC-BT22 is not working?
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Sound cannot be heard. | Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections. |
| “MISWIRING CHECK WIRING THEN PWR ON” appears. | Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the power on again. |
| “PROTECTING SEND SERVICE” appears. | Send the unit to the nearest service center. |
| Sound cannot be heard. The unit does not turn on. Information shown on the display is incorrect. | Clean the connectors. |
| The unit does not work at all. | Reset the unit. |
| Radio reception is poor. Static noise while listening to the radio. | Connect the antenna firmly. |
| Disc cannot be ejected. | Press and hold the eject button to forcibly eject the disc. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit. |
| Noise is generated on CD/USB/iPod. | Skip to another track or change the disc. |
| Tracks do not play back as intended. | Playback order is determined when files are recorded. |
| “READING” keeps flashing. | Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders. |
| Elapsed playing time is not correct. | This is caused by how the tracks are recorded. |
| “LOADING” appears when you enter search mode by pressing the search button. | This unit is still preparing the iPod/iPhone music list. It may take some time to load; try again later. |
What should I do if I’m having Bluetooth issues with my KENWOOD KDC-BT22?
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| No Bluetooth device is detected. | Search from the Bluetooth device again. Reset the unit. |
| Bluetooth pairing cannot be made. | Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and Bluetooth device. Delete pairing information from both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again. |
| Echo or noise is heard during a phone conversation. | Adjust the microphone unit’s position. Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. |
| Phone sound quality is poor. | Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device. Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception. |
| Voice calling method is not successful. | Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment. Reduce the distance from the microphone when you speak the name. Make sure the same voice as the registered voice tag is used. |
| Sound is being interrupted or skipped during playback of a Bluetooth audio player. | Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio player. Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again. Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the unit. |
| The connected Bluetooth audio player cannot be controlled. | Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again. |
| “DEVICE FULL” | The number of registered devices has reached its limit. Retry after deleting an unnecessary device. |
How to use the PDF below:
* Touchscreen: Swipe up/down with-in the PDF to scroll and pinch or spread with two fingers to zoom.
* Mouse: While your mouse is hovering over the PDF, use the mouse wheel to scroll and click on the – / + buttons at the bottom of the PDF to zoom.
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