Bluetooth Module Firmware Update Procedure

Precautions

Update file is different by model. Refer to <Connected Control Unit> in <Target Models> for the models which update is necessary. Be sure to park the vehicle in a safe place before updating. Keep the engine running in order to prevent battery from running out. Do not turn off the engine or CD receiver power while updating. Update cannot be performed correctly and the CD receiver may become unusable. Note: Please be advised that the settings on Your Kenwood Audio Product will be cleared further to completing the Software Update, i.e. Paired Phones, User Settings, Voice Tags.

Work Flow

Preparation Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Check the firmware version and cell phone to check whether firmware update is required. Download the firmware update file and an update tool, and then install the update tool. Initiate Your Kenwood Audio Product for the Update Process Start the update tool and transfer the update file. Check that the firmware has been updated.
Checking the Firmware Version 1 Select the STANDBY
Press the [SRC] button. Select the STANDBY display.

Introduction

This document describes the procedure and precautions for upgrading the KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Module firmware. If an error occurs while updating the firmware, the KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Module may become unusable. Be sure to read the following procedure and precautions carefully before updating the firmware.

2 Enter Menu mode

E-1: Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. E-2: Press the [MENU] button. E-3: Press the [FNC] button. Turn the Control knob to select MENU, and then press the Control knob. MENU is displayed.
Checking the Firmware of the Cell-phone
Make sure that the connecting cell-phone is in [Supported Cell-phone Model List]. If you can use your cell-phone without problems at the moment, you need not update the firmware.
3 Select Bluetooth device selection mode
Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the Phone Selection/ PHONE SEL/ PHN-SEL display.
4 Enter the selected Bluetooth device selection mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

Target Firmware

This updater can be used to update the following firmware version: Ver 1.43 or earlier To check the firmware version, refer to Checking the Firmware Version below for information on how to check the firmware version. By executing this updater, the firmware version will become Ver. 1.60.
5 Select the KCA-BT200 Firmware
Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the BT200 FW *** display.
6 Exit the Bluetooth device selection mode
E-1/E-2: Press the [MENU] button. E-3: Press the [FNC] button.

Target Models

This updater can be used to update the firmware of the following models. KCA-BT200 Connected Control Unit Group E-1 DNX210EX, DPX-MP2090U, DPX-MP2100, DPX-MP3110, DPX-MP3110S, DPX-MP4110, DPX-MP4110S, DPX-MP5100U, DPX-MP5110U, DPX-MP7090U, DPX302, DPX501, DPX501U, DPX502, DPX502U, DPX701, DPX701U, KDCMP2035, KDC-MP235, KDC-MP238, KDC-MP3035, KDC-MP335, KDC-MP338, KDC-MP4036AX, KDC-MP4039, KDC-MP408U, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP439, KDC-MP5033U , KDC-MP5039U, KDC-MP532U , KDC-MP5539U, KDC-MP6036, KDC-MP632U, KDC-MP832U, KDC-W3537, KDC-W3537A, KDC-W3537AY , KDC-W3537G , KDC-W3537GY , KDC-W3541A, KDC-W3541AY, KDC-W3541G, KDC-W3541GY, KDC-W4037 , KDC-W4037Y, KDC-W4041A, KDC-W4041G, KDC-W4041W, KDC-W4141AY, KDC-W4141GY, KDC-W4141WY, KDC-W5041UA, KDC-W5041UG, KDC-W5137, KDC-W5137Y , KDC-W5141U, KDC-W5141UAY, KDC-W5141UGY, KDC-W5534U, KDC-W5541U, KDC-W5641UY, KDC-W6534U, KDC-W7534U, KDC-W7534UY, KDC-X492, KDC-X590, KDC-X7533U , KDC-X890, KDC-X9533U, KDV-412, KDV-5234, KDV-MP6333, KDV-MP6433
Step1: Before You Get Started

In order to perform the Bluetooth Module Firmware Update, you must download the Parrot Software Update Wizard and save it to your PC. You will also need the following items to perform the Firmware Update: 1. PC with Bluetooth capability or a Bluetooth USB dongle. 2. Parrot Software Update Wizard (Downloadable Application from the Kenwood website). 3. The Bluetooth Module Firmware Update (Downloadable from the Kenwood website). Note: The Bluetooth Dongle can be a general purpose USB Bluetooth device and does not need to be brand specific.
1 Downloading the Software Update Wizard
Please copy and paste the following link: http://www.kenwood.com/bt/support/143to160/groupE/eng.html Select [3 Download] of Step1-1. The Parrot Software Update Wizard can be downloaded. Select [Save] to save it on the Desktop of your PC.
Group E-2 KDC-MP4036U, KDC-MP435U , KDC-MP5036U, KDC-MP535U, KDC-W4537U, KDC-W4537UA, KDC-W4537UAY, KDC-W4537UG, KDC-W4537UGY, KDCW4737U , KDC-W4737UY, KDC-W6537U, KDC-W6537UY, KDC-X491, KDC-X591 Group E-3 KDC-MP635 , KDC-MP735U, KDC-W7037, KDC-W7037Y, KDC-W7537U, KDC-W7537UY, KDC-W9537U, KDC-W9537UY, KDC-X7006, KDC-X7006U, KDC-X791, KDC-X8006U, KDC-X891, KDC-X9006U, KDC-X991 System Recommendation: The Parrot Software Update Wizard requires Windows XP, Service Package 2 to run. Note: The Parrot Software Update Wizard is only available for Windows systems.
2 Downloading the Bluetooth Firmware Update File
Select [3 Download] of Step1-2. Select [Save] to save it on the Desktop of your PC.
Step3: Launching the Software Update Tool
The Parrot Software Update Wizard will likely be located in [All Programs] under the [Start] button on the bottom left of your PC screen.
3 Install the Software Update Wizard
3-1 You will find BT-Updater. exe then, double click it. 3-2 Select [Next].
1 Launch the Parrot Update Wizard
Select [Start] > [All Programs] > [Parrot Software Update Tool] > [Parrot Flash Update Wizard].
2 Select a file as instructed on the screen
2-1 Select [Next]. 3-3 Select [Next]. 3-4 Select [Install]. 2-2 Select [Next].
3-5 Select [Finish]. 2-3 Select [Browse].
Note: CK505X will be the only item. If it is not highlighted, then highlight it and select [Next]. 2-4 Select [Desktop] from Drop-Down menu. Highlight the Update File then select [Open].
Step2: Initiate Your Kenwood Audio Product for the Update Process 1 Select the STANDBY
Note: Do not press [Download Latest Version]. Caution: Select <CK5050_ ROMRAM_RLS_160.plf> 2-5 Select [Next].

Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the Phone Selection/ PHONE SEL/ PHN-SEL display. Note: Do not press [Download Latest Version].
3 Choose the Update Method
Highlight the Bluetooth connection option, then select [Next]. If your PC is Bluetooth compatible or you have a Bluetooth dongle plugged into your computer, the screen on the left will be displayed. Note: If this screen is not displayed, refer to the Troubleshooting Section in page 3. Caution: Do not select the Bluetooth virtual serial connection option.
6 Open Bluetooth Firmware update
Push the Control knob towards right or left. Then * (asterisk) will be displayed next to BT200 FW143
4 Searching for the Kenwood Audio Product to Update
4-1 Select [Search Devices] to display a list of Bluetoothenabled device. 4-2 Highlight the product to be updated from the list, then Select [Next].
9 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode of CD receiver
DOWNLOAD/Downloading is displayed, and then it changes to NO ENTRY. (It takes about 30 seconds.) After that, COMPLETE/Completed is displayed, and then it changes to BT200 FW. (It takes about 70 seconds.) E-1/E-2: Press the [MENU] button. E-3: Press the [FNC] button.
Step4: Verify the Bluetooth Firmware Update
Verify that Firmware Version 1.60 has been updated successfully in the Kenwood unit. Refer to <Checking the Firmware Version> (page 1). Select <KCA-BT200>. Your Kenwood unit now includes the necessary firmware update.
5 Establishing the Bluetooth Connection
After Selecting the [Next] button the screen shown to the left will be displayed. Click on the pop-up message that is displayed at the bottom right of your PC screen. Be sure to click the message portion; do not close it.
Troubleshooting Instructions
Connection Errors If the Bluetooth dongle is not plugged in, the screen to the left will be displayed. Make sure that the dongle is plugged in and working properly. If you mistakenly selected Bluetooth virtual serial connection in the Choose the update method section, this screen will also be displayed. Press the [Back] button. (Refer to <Choose the Update Method> in page 3.) Passkey (PIN) Error
6 Entering the Passkey (PIN)
This prompt screen will be automatically displayed on the PC to enter the Passkey. Note 1: This is the same PIN you used to pair your phone with your Kenwood Audio Product. If you did not initiate a personal PIN, you can use the default. Default setting = 0000. Note 2: If an Error occurs after entering the PIN, verify the PIN in the Bluetooth Menu Screen. Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting Instructions. Note: This Update Process will take approximately minutes. Do not Power Off the unit during the Update Procedure.

If you enter the wrong Passkey (PIN) or wait too long before entering the Passkey (PIN), a communication error will be displayed. Press the [OK] button on the Error Message and then press the [Back] buttons on the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard and the Parrot Flash Update Wizard screen. Repeat the procedures accordingly. (See <Entering the Passkey (PIN)> section in page 3.) Bluetooth Connection Error If you already have 5 devices paired with Your Kenwood Audio Product, you will not be able to connect via Bluetooth from your PC. Please delete one of the devices from the Bluetooth Paired Devices list on the Kenwood unit. Phone Connection Failure If you are unable to connect your phone to your Kenwood product after the Software Update, delete the Kenwood unit in the Bluetooth phone menu and redo the Pairing Process. (Refer to your cell phone manufacturers Instruction Manual.)
7 Update in Progress screen
8 Flash Update Successful Screens
Select [Finish] to close the Parrot Software Update Wizard.
Note: The updating process on your Kenwood unit may take several minutes to complete even after you have finished the Flash Update process.