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How do I perform basic operations on the KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
You can perform basic operations using the faceplate or the remote control. (Note: Remote control functions may not be available on all models).
| 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 attach, detach, and reset the faceplate on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
To Attach the Faceplate:
Align the faceplate with the unit and click it into place.
To Detach the Faceplate:
Press the detach button. The faceplate will pop off, allowing you to remove it.
How to Reset the Unit:
If the unit fails to operate correctly, press the reset button located on the unit after detaching the faceplate. You will need a pointed object, like a pen tip, to press the button.
How do I perform the initial setup on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
When you turn on the power for the first time or after a factory reset, follow these steps for the initial setup.
1. Select the display language and cancel the demonstration:
1. The display shows: “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 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.
2. 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: Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to set the Hour and Minute, pressing the knob after each selection.
4. Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob. Select [12H] or [24H], and press the knob.
5. To set the date: Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob. Select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], and press the knob.
6. Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. Set the Day, Month, and Year, pressing the knob after each selection.
7. Press and hold the back button to exit.
3. Set the initial settings:
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.
| Category | Setting | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| DISPLAY | EASY MENU | ON: ZONE 1 illumination changes to white color. OFF: ZONE 1 illumination remains as [COLOR SELECT] color. |
| TUNER SETTING | PRESET TYPE | NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM). MIX: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for each preset button, regardless of the selected band. |
| SYSTEM | KEY BEEP | ON: Activates the keypress tone. OFF: Deactivates. |
| SOURCE SELECT | PANDORA SRC | ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. OFF: Disables. |
| IHEART SRC | ON: Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection. OFF: Disables. |
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| SPOTIFY SRC | ON: Enables SPOTIFY in source selection. OFF: Disables. |
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| BUILT-IN AUX | ON: Enables AUX in source selection. OFF: Disables. |
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| CD READ | CD READ | 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. 2: Forces to play as a music CD. |
| F/W UPDATE | UPDATE SYSTEM | YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. NO: Cancels. |
| FACTORY RESET | 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. |
| LANGUAGE | ENGLISH | Selects English for display language and music information. |
| ESPANOL | Selects Spanish for display language and music information. |
How do I listen to the radio on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
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).
How do I adjust the other radio settings on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated.
4. Press and hold the back button to exit.
| Setting | Options and Description |
|---|---|
| AUTO MEMORY | YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. NO: Cancels. Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE]. |
| MONO SET | ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. OFF: Cancels. |
| TI | ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available (“TI” lights up). OFF: Cancels. |
| TIME SYNC | ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time. OFF: Cancels. |
*[MONO SET]/[TI] is selectable only when the band is FM1/FM2/FM3.
How do I play music from a CD, USB, iPod, or Android device on the KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
Start playback
Connect your device or insert a CD. The source changes automatically and playback starts.
Playback Controls
| To | On the faceplate |
|---|---|
| Playback/pause | Press the play/pause button. |
| Reverse/Fast-forward | Press and hold the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Select a track/file | Press the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Select a folder | Press the folder buttons (up/down). (Only for MP3/WMA/AAC files on CD) |
| Repeat play | Press 4 repeatedly. Options include TRACK REPEAT, ALL REPEAT (Audio CD); FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, ALL REPEAT (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC); FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF (iPod or ANDROID). |
| Random play | Press 3 repeatedly. Options include DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF (Audio CD); FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC, iPod, or ANDROID). |
Select control mode (iPod USB/ANDROID)
While in the respective source, press 5 repeatedly.
For iPod USB:
MODE ON: Control iPod using the iPod itself. You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward, or reverse from the unit.
MODE OFF: Control iPod from this unit.
For ANDROID:
BROWSE MODE: Control Android device from this unit via KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application.
HAND MODE: Control Android device using the device itself. You can still play/pause and file skip from this unit.
Select music drive (USB)
While in USB source, press 5 repeatedly to cycle through available drives on a multiple drives device or internal/external memory of a smartphone.
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.
How do I use the search functions for CD/USB/iPod/Android on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
Quick Search (CD, USB, ANDROID)
If you have many files, turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.
Skip Search (iPod USB, ANDROID)
Press the seek buttons (S / T) to search at a preset skip search ratio. Pressing and holding the buttons searches at a 10% ratio.
Alphabet search (iPod USB, ANDROID)
You can search for a file according to the first character.
For iPod USB source:
1. Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.
2. Turn the volume knob to select the character. Select “*” to search for characters other than A-Z, 0-9.
3. Press the seek buttons to move to the entry position (up to 3 characters).
4. Press the volume knob to start searching.
For ANDROID source:
1. Press the folder buttons (up/down) to enter character search.
2. Turn the volume knob to select the character type (Upper case, lower case, numbers, other).
3. Press the volume knob to start searching.
How do I play music from an auxiliary device on the KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
Preparation:
First, ensure [BUILT-IN AUX] is set to [ON] in the [SOURCE SELECT] menu.
Start listening:
1. Connect a portable audio player to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm 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 the 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, DVD, PORTABLE, GAME, VIDEO, TV), then press the knob.
5. Press and hold the back button to exit.
How do I use Bluetooth on the KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time
1. Press SRC to turn on the unit.
2. Search for and select this unit’s model name on your Bluetooth device.
3. “PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” Device name “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” appears on the display. Press the volume knob to start pairing. “PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed.
Receive a call
When there is an incoming call, press the phone button or the volume knob to answer. To reject a call, press the back button.
Make a call
1. Press the phone button to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to select from CALL HISTORY, PHONE BOOK, or NUMBER DIAL, then press the knob.
3. Select a contact or dial a number, then press the volume knob to call.
Make a call using voice recognition
1. Press and hold the phone button to activate the voice recognition of the connected phone.
2. Speak the name of the contact you want to call.
Audio player via Bluetooth
1. Press SRC repeatedly to select BT AUDIO.
2. Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
| To | On the faceplate |
|---|---|
| Playback/pause | Press the play/pause button. |
| Select group or folder | Press the folder buttons (up/down). |
| Reverse/Forward skip | Press the seek buttons (S / T). |
| Reverse/Fast-forward | Press and hold the seek buttons (S / T). |
How do I adjust the Bluetooth settings on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.
3. Follow the instructions for the selected item.
4. Press and hold the back button to exit.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| PHONE SELECT | Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect. “*” appears in front of the device name when connected. |
| AUDIO SELECT | Selects the audio device to connect or disconnect. “►” appears in front of the current playback audio device. |
| DEVICE DELETE | 1. Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the knob. 2. Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO], then press the knob. |
| PIN CODE EDIT | Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits). |
| RECONNECT | ON: The unit automatically reconnects when the last connected Bluetooth device is within range. OFF: Cancels. |
| AUTO PAIRING | ON: The unit automatically pairs with a supported Bluetooth device when connected via USB. OFF: Cancels. |
| INITIALIZE | YES: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, etc.). NO: Cancels. |
How can I improve the voice quality during a call on the KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
While talking on the phone, you can adjust settings to improve voice quality.
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4. Press and hold the back button to exit.
| Setting | Value Range and Description |
|---|---|
| MIC GAIN | -10 to +10 (-4): Adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone. |
| NR LEVEL | -5 to +5 (0): Adjusts the noise reduction level. |
| ECHO CANCEL | -5 to +5 (0): Adjusts the echo cancellation delay time. |
How do I adjust the audio settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
While listening to any source, you can adjust the audio settings.
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select an audio setting item, then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4. Press and hold the back button to exit.
| Setting | Options and Description |
|---|---|
| SUB-W LEVEL | LEVEL -50 to LEVEL +10 (LEVEL 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. |
| MANUAL EQ | Allows manual adjustment of the equalizer bands (Frequency, Level, Q Factor). |
| PRESET EQ | NATURAL/ROCK/POPS/EASY/TOP40/JAZZ/POWERFUL/USER: Selects a preset equalizer. [USER] uses settings made in [MANUAL EQ]. |
| BASS BOOST | LEVEL1 to LEVEL5 or OFF: Selects your preferred bass boost level. |
| LOUDNESS | LEVEL1/LEVEL2 or OFF: Boosts low and high frequencies for a well-balanced sound at low volume. |
| SUBWOOFER SET | ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. OFF: Cancels. |
| FADER | R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. |
| BALANCE | L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. |
| VOLUME OFFSET | -15 to +6 (0): Presets the initial volume level of each source. |
| SOUND RECNSTR | ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating for high-frequency components lost in audio data compression. OFF: Cancels. |
| SPACE ENHANCE | SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE or OFF: Virtually enhances the sound space. |
| SND REALIZER | LEVEL1/LEVEL2/LEVEL3 or OFF: Virtually makes the sound more realistic. |
| STAGE EQ | LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH or OFF: Virtually adjusts the sound position heard from the speakers. |
| DRIVE EQ | ON: Boosts frequency to reduce noise from outside the car or tires. OFF: Cancels. |
How do I configure the display settings on my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
Set the dimmer
Press and hold DISP (DIMMER) to turn the dimmer on or off.
Other settings
1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated.
4. Press and hold the back button to exit.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| TEXT SCROLL | AUTO/ONCE: Select whether to scroll display information automatically or only once. OFF: Cancels. |
What should I do if I encounter problems with my KENWOOD KDC-BT32?
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| General | |
| 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. |
| The unit does not work at all. | Reset the unit. |
| Radio | |
| Radio reception is poor. | Connect the antenna firmly. |
| CD/USB/iPod | |
| 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. |
| Tracks do not play back as you intended them to play. | Playback order is determined when files are recorded. |
| “READING” keeps flashing. | Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders. |
| Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). | This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of symbols. |
| “NA FILE” | Make sure the disc contains supported audio files. |
| “NO DISC” | Insert a playable disc into the loading slot. |
| “COPY PRO” | A copy-protected file is played. |
| “UNSUPPORTED DEVICE” | Check whether the connected device is compatible with this unit and ensure the file systems are in supported formats. Reattach the device. |
| “iPod ERROR” | Reconnect the iPod. Reset the iPod. |
| Bluetooth® | |
| 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 devices, 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. |
| 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. |
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