Do not use this unit before canceling Demonstration mode!
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode setting> (page 26).

How to reset your unit

If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Reset button

Handling CDs

Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. Do not use disc type accessories. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

CDs that cannot be used

CDs that are not round cannot be used.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.

Preference item

Category MENU Item Security Set/ Security Clear SRC Select Skip Search Setting 1*/ 2 0.5%*/ 1%/ 5%/ 10% OFF/ 0S 8S* 99S 2 0* +2 Entry 1 sec. Setting overview Sets/Resets security code. Sets the source selection method. Sets the ratio of skip performed with <Music Search for iPod>. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). Allow registration of a special device that cannot be registered normally. Select a cell-phone subject to hands-free connection. Select the Bluetooth audio player to be connected Cancel registration of the Bluetooth device. Display the status of the Bluetooth device. Specify the PIN code required when registering this unit using the Bluetooth device. Answer a call automatically after lapse of the preset time interval for automatic answer. Adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Condition Page 24 * 14
Device Regist** SPCL DVC Select** Phone Selection** Audio Selection** Device Delete** BT DVC Status** PIN Code Edit** Auto Answer** Mic Gain**

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Category Item NR Level** Setting 2 0* +2 Front*/ F-R/ F-L ON*/ OFF OFF/ ON* 7 types OFF/ ON* OFF/ ON* OFF/ Auto* / MNAL1 / MNAL2 OFF/ ON* DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of the unit blinks when the faceplate is removed. Sets whether the illumination is dimmed in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle or it is dimmed constantly. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY: Sets whether the key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the key operation. KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY: Sets whether the key illumination brightness is changed in conjunction with the key operation. KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY: Sets whether the key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. KDC-BT8044UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY: Sets whether the key illumination brightness is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. Turns off the display when no operation is performed. Dims the display part in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle. Adjusting the display contrast. Switches the panel display between positive or negative. Sets the preout output. Turns on/off the built-in amplifier. Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on. Controls the connected LX amplifier. Turns ON/OFF the News Bulletin Automatic Reception function and sets the news bulletin interrupt disabled time. Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Selects the tuning mode of the radio. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. Entry Setting overview Reduces the noises generated by the surrounding environment without changing the microphone volume. Specify the voice output speaker. Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in. Display the firmware version and update the firmware. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF. Sets the clock. Sets the date. Sets the date display mode. Condition Page *

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Category Item Speaker DTA XOver Preset Recall Memory DPS Set BT Voice Recognize Voice Tag PB Name Edit PN Type Edit SMS SMS Download SMS Inbox Setting Bypass/ Through* Entry Setting overview Condition Page Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 28 installation position. Makes fine adjustment of the compensation value 29 specified at Cabin. Makes fine adjustment of the XOver value specified at 29 Speaker. Registering the value setup by Sound Control. Recalling 32 the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory>. Registering the value setup by Sound Control. 32 Setting BYPASS passes the DSP function. Setting THROUGH activates the DSP function. Calls by recognizing the registered voice. Registers voice for voice recognition. Registers voice to select the Phone number category in Phonebook. Download a short message. Display the received short message. 39
The connected cell-phone must have the SMS function to use the SMS function. Location played with FILE SCAN - Audio file: First 10 seconds - Music Editor media: First 10 seconds or the part picked by Intro Skip. During Intro Skip, turn the control knob left or right to change the song. The scan method depends on the Music Editor setting. See the Music Editor help for details.

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Display Settings

Display Type Selection
Shown below are examples of display types. Display TYPE [A] TYPE [B] TYPE [C] TYPE [D] Display Type Displays 4 to 5 lines of text. Displays a line of text and video. Displays a line of text and the spectrum analyzer. Displays the clock.

Text Display Selection

Changes displayed information on each source following;
1 Enter Display type selection mode
Select SETUP > Display Select > Type Select. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the Display type

Turn the Control knob.

In Tuner source Information Frequency & Program Service name (FM) Title & Artist name* (FM) Station name* (FM) Radio text plus* (FM) Radio text (FM)* Frequency (MW,LW) Spectrum analyzer & Clock (TYPE [A]/[B]) or Clock (TYPE [C]) Date Blank
Display Frequency/PS Title/Artist Station Name Radio Text Plus Radio Text Frequency Speana/Clock or Clock Date Blank
3 Exit Display type selection mode
* Information of Radio text plus is displayed.
For how to switch the text display information, refer to <Text Display Selection> (page 11). When TYPE [A] is selected, the status (ON/OFF indicator of each function) can be displayed on the first line, and the icon of the currently selected source and the text information title can be displayed on the left side by the following <Function Control> (page 6) operation. Status display: Select SETUP > Display Select > Status Side display: Select SETUP > Display Select > Side Select When TYPE [C] is selected, the spectrum analyzer can be switched by the following <Function Control> (page 6) operation. : Select SETUP > Display Select > Graphic Select

4 Exit Changing Language mode

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Function of KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory)

Before Use

For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see <About the Cell-Phone> (page 43). You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device> (page 35). If you have registered two or more cell-phones, you need to select one of them. For more details, see <Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect> (page 36). To use the Phone Book, it must be downloaded to this unit in advance. For details, see <Downloading the Phone Book> (page 36). BT indicator is lit when a cell-phone is connected to this unit.
your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode.
Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call Turn the [AUD] knob.

Call waiting

Answering Another Incoming Call with the Current Call Suspended
1 Press the [AUD] button. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up
or down. Select the ANSWER display.
3 Press the [AUD] button.
Answering another Incoming Call after Terminating the Current Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Continuing the Current Call

Receiving a call

Answering a Phone Call Press the [AUD] button.
The following operations disconnect the line: - Insert a CD. - Connect a USB device. The name of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in the Phone Book.
or down. Select the REJECT display.
Answering the Waiting Call after Terminating the Current Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] button. Each pressing of this knob switches the calling party.
Rejecting an Incoming Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least 1 second.

] button

During a call
Disconnecting a Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least 1 second.

Other functions

Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-BT8044U/ KDC-BT8044UY: Press the [ ] button. KDC-W7544U/ KDC-W7644UY/ KDC-W7044U/ KDC-W7144UY: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. HF Disconnect disappears.
Switching to the Private Mode Press the Control knob. Switches between Private talk (PRIVATE) and Hands-free talk each time this button is pressed.
Depending on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before commencing the hands-free connection. If this happens, the source cannot be switched back to the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate

Operation type Move to the next character. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards right or left. Move to the next row. Push the Control knob towards up or down. Determine the selected initial. Press the Control knob.
Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Pressing this button each time switches between name and telephone number.
The outgoing call list and the incoming call list, and the missed call list are the lists of calls originated from and received at this unit. They are not the ones stored in the cell-phone memory.

4 Select the name

Operation type Move to the next phone number. Move to the next name. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Push the Control knob towards right or left.

5 Make a call

During search, a non-accent character such as u is searched for instead of an accent character such as.
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Make a voice dialing call 1 Enter voice recognize mode
Select BT > Voice Recognize. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Ready is displayed.
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List 1 Enter the phone number you wish to register
Enter the phone number with reference to the following: Dial a number/ Calling a number in the call log/ Calling a number in the Phone Book
PB Name? is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter the name within 2 second.

3 PN Type is displayed.

When a beep is heard, utter the category within 2 second.
This step is the same as step 3 of the procedure in <Calling a number in the Phone Book>. You can make a call or select a category.
Exit the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button.
If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. Pressing the Control knob allows you to retry voice input. (page 52) Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 38) Audio sound is not output during voice recognize.
Display of phone number type (category)
The category items in the Phone Book are displayed as follows: Display GENERAL / HOME / OFFICE / MOBILE / OTHER / Information General Home Office Mobile Other
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3 Set the compensation value of the speaker
position Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired value is displayed. Adjust between 0 and 440 cm. Refer to DTA of <Menu Glossary> (page 44) on how to set the compensation value. Exit DTA setting mode.
1 Enter XOver setting mode
Select SOUND > Setup > XOver. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display Front Rear" Subwoofer"
Item Front >FC >SLOPE Rear" >FC >SLOPE Subwoofer" >FC >SLOPE >PHASE Setting overview Front High Pass Filter Front High Pass Slope Rear High Pass Filter Rear High Pass Slope Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Subwoofer Slope Subwoofer Phase

4 Set the XOver value

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the XOver

setting.

6 Exit XOver setting mode
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Preset Equalizer curve select
You can select following Equalizer curve; Equalizer curve Natural User* Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Game iPod (During iPod source only) Display Natural User Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Game iPod

Manual Equalizer Control

You can adjust following Equalizer Control items; Adjustment Item Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band level Bass Effect* Display Range BAND1 62.5 Hz BANDHz BANDkHz BANDkHz BANDkHz GAIN -9 +9 dB EFCT ON/ OFF
*Can be only set for BAND1.
* The Equalizer curve set in the section <Manual Equalizer Control> is recalled.
1 Enter Manual Equalizer Control mode
Select SOUND > Control > EQ > Manual Equalizer. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
1 Enter Preset Equalizer mode
Select SOUND > Control > EQ > Preset Equalizer. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the band you want to set
2 Select the Equalizer curve
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. You can select from 22 Equalizer curve types for iPod when iPod is selected. Exit Preset Equalizer mode. Select the iPod Equalizer curve 1. Enter iPod Equalizer mode Press the Control button. 2. Select the iPod Equalizer curve Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Exit Preset Equalizer mode.

1 Select the source

2 Enter Audio preset recall mode
Select SOUND > Preset > Recall. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
3 Select the number to recall in the memory
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired number is displayed.
2 Enter Audio preset memory mode
Select SOUND > Preset > Memory. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
4 Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then
press the Control knob. Recall Completed is displayed.
5 Exit Audio preset recall mode
press the Control knob. Memory Completed is displayed.
The User of <Preset Equalizer curve select> (page 30) is changed to the value which was recalled. The Equalizer curve is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.
5 Exit Audio preset memory mode
Register 6 pairs of Audio Preset Memory. Number 1: When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is registered. Number 1 and 2: The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. This function cannot be registered when the iPod Equalizer set in <Preset Equalizer curve select> (page 30).
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Favorite Preset Memory

Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc.

Favorite Preset Recall

Retrieving an item registered to Favorite.
1 Enter Favorite Preset Recall mode
1 Display a favorite item
Source TUNER iPod Hands-free phone Registerable items Preset Memory List selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. Telephone number retrieval.
2 Select the number to recall in the Favorite
memory Turn the Control knob.
3 Recall the Favorite Preset
FAV is displayed when the operation procedure can be registered. iPod setting The desired list in the first hierarchy can be registered.

1st hierarchy iPod

PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS ALL ARTISTS ARTISTS 1 ARTISTS 2 ARTISTS 3 ALL ALBUMS ALBUM 1 ALBUM 2 COMPOSERS AUDIOBOOKS ALBUM 3
Cancelling the Favorite Preset Recall mode Turn the Control knob to select Return, and then press the Control knob.

2nd hierarchy

3rd hierarchy
When iPod is selected for the source, the list selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. is displayed. Songs will not be automatically played.
Favorite Preset Memory Delete
Deleting an item registered to Favorite.
2 Enter Favorite Preset Memory mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
1 Enter Favorite Preset Memory Delete mode
Select MENU > Favorite Delete. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
4 Put the Favorite Preset in the memory

Cancelling the Favorite Name set Press the [FNC] button.
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Registering Bluetooth device
To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you need to register it (pairing). You can register up to five Bluetooth devices to this unit.
7 Exit Bluetooth device registration mode
This unit allows up to eight digits to be input for a PIN code. If a PIN code cannot be input from this unit, it can be input from the Bluetooth device. If there are 5 or more Bluetooth devices registered, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device. If the error message appears even though the PIN code is correct, try <Registering Special Bluetooth device> (page 35).
When registering from Bluetooth devices
1 Turn on the control unit. 2 Start registering a unit by operating the
Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select KENWOOD BT CD/R-2P2/ KENWOOD BT200 from the list of connected units.

3 Enter a PIN code

Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in <Registering PIN Code> (page 36). Check that registration is complete on the Bluetooth device.
Registering Special Bluetooth device
Allow registration of a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing).
1 Select Special device registration mode
Select MENU > SPCL DVC Select. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start handsfree connection.
When registering from this unit
1 Select Bluetooth device registration mode
Select MENU > Device Regist. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Enter Special device registration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. A list is displayed.

3 Select a device name

Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired device name is displayed. If Completed is displayed, registration is completed.
2 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Search for the Bluetooth device. When search is completed, Finished is displayed.

For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional)
The following control methods of the function for this unit may be different from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. <Dialing by Using the Quick Dialing Function> 1. Press the Control knob. Select the display other than INITIAL. 2. Press the [ ] button. 3. Select the number to recall by turning the Control knob. 4. Press the Control knob. <Registering to the Preset Dial Number List> 1. Operation is the same. Refer to the instruction manual of KCA-BT100. 2. Press the [ ] button. 3. Select the number to memory by turning the Control knob. 4. Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. <Deleting a Registered Cell-Phone> Refer to <Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device> in this instruction manual. <Menu System> For how to operate Menu, refer to <Function Control> in this instruction manual. About display Cell-Phone Status is displayed in the status display of this unit. Moreover, some displays are different from the description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual DISCONCT CONNECT PHN-DEL P-STATUS Actual displays on this unit HF Disconnect HF Connect Device Delete Phone Status
The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for conformity with the Bluetooth Standard following the procedure prescribed by Bluetooth SIG. However, it may be impossible for such units to communicate with your cell-phone depending on its type. HFP is a profile used to make a hands-free call. OPP is a profile used to transfer data such as a phone book between units.
About the Bluetooth Audio player
This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 Profile A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
A2DP is a profile designed to transfer the music from an audio player. AVRCP is a profile designed to control playback and selection of music by an audio player.
About KENWOOD Music Editor of PC application
Music Editor is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. Refer to the users manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of Music Editor for the operation method of Music Editor. The unit can play USB device created by Music Editor. Information about Music Editor upgrade is put on the site, www.kenwood.com.

Select the speaker which is further from the microphone in order to prevent howling or echoes.
SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for your choice. 2 : Allows you to select sources one after another. Supreme+ (Supreme Plus) Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding. The bass and vocal sound that are cut off by encoding are supplemented for the reproduction of natural sound quality. Supplementing is optimized by compression format (AAC, MP3 or WMA) and processed according to bit rate. The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range. The bass and vocal sound of Music CD and iPod is also supplemented.
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SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between rear output (REAR) and subwoofer output (SUB-W). Zone2 (Dual Zone) Set the destination (front speaker Front or rear speaker Rear) of the sub source (AUX IN) when the Dual Zone function is turned on.
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment. Notice: The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
The AAC logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. Made for iPod means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Works with iPhone means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit
If the CD player/ disc changer has the O-N switch, set it to the N position. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.
Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safetys sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. If the power is not turned ON (Protect is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked.

For Good Reception

To assure good reception, note the following: Communicate with the cell-phone within the lineof-sight distance of 10 m (30 ft). The communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding environment. The communication range also becomes shorter when there is an obstacle between this unit and the cell-phone. The above maximum communication range (10 m) is not always assured. A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with communication due to too strong signal.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
To USB device USB connector (1m) the cap Do not remove the USB when you do not use cable. The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle. Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) (KDC-BT8044UY/W7644UY/W7144UY only)

REMO.CONT

To use the steering wheel remote control feature,
you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required.
KDC-BT8044U/KDC-BT8044UY/KDC-W7544U/KDC-W7644UY
Rear output Front output Sub Woofer output

KDC-W7044U/KDC-W7144UY

Microphone input (KDC-BT8044U/ BT8044UY only) Microphone (Accessory3) To External Display/ Steering remote (KDC-BT8044U/W7544U/W7044U only)

R L Front output

Rear output/Sub Woofer output

General

The Touch Sensor Tone does not sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack. The illumination flashes when the knob or button is operated. This is the key illumination effect. You set this effect in MENU > ILM Effect of <Function Control> (page 6). The key illumination effect brought about in conjunction with the sound volume is small. The key illumination effect may be insufficient depending on the sound volume and sound quality.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

Audio file source

The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media.
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Hands-free The messages shown below display your systems condition.
TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. The disc is unreadable. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the ERROR 77 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the ERROR 99 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The CD player section is not operating properly. Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the Protect code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is played. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is broken. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected. Change the source to any source other than USB. Connect an USB device, and change the source to USB again. An unsupported USB device is connected. Connection to the iPod has failed. Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See <About Audio file> (page 42) for information on supported iPods.

The hands-free talk volume is low. The hands-free talk volume is set at a low level. The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during hands-free talk. MENU > Mic Gain and NR Level <Function Control> (page 6). No sound is heard from the rear speakers. You are talking in the hand-free talk mode. No sound is heard from the rear speakers in the hands-free talk mode. No beep is heard at reception of an incoming call. No beep is heard depending on the type of your cell-phone. The MENU > Call Beep of <Function Control> (page 6) is set ON. Voice is not recognized. The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be recognized properly. Close the vehicle windows to reduce noise. Small voice. If voice is too small, it cannot be recognized properly. Speak into the microphone a little more loudly and naturally. The person uttering the voice tag is not the one who registered the it. Only the voice of the person who registered the voice tag can be recognized.

ERROR 05: ERROR 77:

ERROR 99:

CD-IN (Blink):

Protect (Blink):

Bluetooth audio source

The Bluetooth audio player cannot be registered (pairing). The PIN code is fixed. When a PIN code is specified in the Instruction Manual for Bluetooth Audio Player, register it with reference to <Registering PIN Code> (page 36) to register the Bluetooth audio player. If no PIN code is specified in the Instruction Manual, try 0000. The sound from the Bluetooth audio player is discontinuous. The distance between this unit and audio player is too far. Move the audio player nearer to this unit. Another Bluetooth device is affecting the Bluetooth communication. Turn off another Bluetooth device. Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit. Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS disconnects the sound.

No Device:

N/A Device:
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No Music Data/Error 15: The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. If the same display is repeated, use another USB device. Connection to the iPod has failed. Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version.

Too Long:

The word or utterance is too long to be recognized.

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Kenwood KDC-W7044U

www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk
The first thing we noticed about this unit was its striking looks; the bright and bold front panel not only catches your eye, but appears very fresh compared to the other offerings. The display itself is very easy to read and the buttons feel nice to use, this, combined with the rear Aux and USB inputs, made the Kenwood feel like the most expensive unit on test and it is! The two 2.5v pre-outs will allow you to add amplifiers and build a larger system if you wish to, and theres MP3, WMA and AAC file playback capability too. iPod control is catered for via the rear USB input and really was very simple to use with the ability to search through your music folders without stopping audio play. The KDC-W7044U is a seriously impressive performer that delivers bags of value.

Alpine CDE-102Ri

1650 www.alpine-electronics.com
With conservative looks and top-notch build quality Alpine has always been a safe bet. The 2009 head units dont really look that much different to any of the others Alpine has produced in the last six or seven years, but when it comes to choosing a unit for your Mini this retro chic is definitely a good thing. The simple-to-use and classy CDE-102Ri has a front Aux input and front USB input which allows you to hook-up your MP3 player, USB stick or iPod. Sound quality was clean and crisp and although the single line display doesnt pack as much information as the Kenwood offering, the white pixels are easy to read and further adds to the simplicity and old skool character of the unit. The on-board 4x45W (peak) amp is great for powering small speakers and theres a pair of 2v pre-outs allowing you to add amplifiers to build a proper system if you wish and at 30 under the price limit this is a truly excellent unit.
VERDICT A five star performance with funky looks, perfect for a modern

styled Mini.

VERDICT The classic styling, great features and favourable price tag make this our choice.

SCORE PRICE 119

FLI S.W.A.T 5

8423 www.fliaudio.co.uk

The FLI offering comes in a clear eighty pounds under the price bar of our test, so youd think it would be outshone by the big names, but the S.W.A.T 5 gave a stonking performance. Theres no direct iPod connection, but the Aux input allows you to connect any portable media player and both the front mounted USB and SD card slot means that compressed music on the move is no problem. Theres a pair of pre-outs and a dedicated sub-out, so you can still add amplifiers and build a serious system. The amber illumination gives a nice classic feel to the unit meaning it doesnt look as modern as the JVC or Kenwood offering, however it could be just right for a retro-styled interior.

JVC KD-R701

5000 www.jvcmobile.co.uk
Reading through the features list its just amazing whats on offer, especially when you consider a few years ago a unit of this specification would have been at least twice the money. The front mount Aux input and USB port makes hooking up your iPod or portable MP3 player a piece of cake and theres MP3/ WMA playback via the CD drive, too. The twoway iPod control feature allows you to either use the head unit or the iPod itself to control the music choice, which is a really nice touch especially if you want to make your passenger the DJ, but cant be bothered to explain the head unit controls! Theres a pair of pre-outs enabling you to add amplifiers and build a proper system and the 24-bit DAC helped deliver a lovely sound. This is a gorgeous looking unit, and bang up-to-date with functionality.

SCORE PRICE 185

VERDICT On a budget? Then this is an absolutely cracking choice.
VERDICT A seriously well specd unit and our favourite for iPod.

SCORE PRICE 189

Pioneer DEH-P4100SD

www.pioneer.co.uk

Pioneer makes some fantastic head units and this sleek and stealthy looking number has been designed with compressed music lovers in mind. On the front panel theres the ultimate in connectivity with an SD Card slot, 3.5mm Aux in and a USB port that allows you to connect a memory stick or portable hard drive and your iPod player. Fired up in the car the sound quality was, as with all the units on test, impressive and notably much better than the stock head unit. A couple of years ago we werent convinced by SD Cards, but now theyre so cheap (2GB cards are less than 10) its a great way of storing your music, especially if you like to download music from the internet and use MP3/WMA files.

The knowledge

iPod Apples portable media player allows you to store your entire music library and access it at any time whilst on the move. Head units with iPod integration give you the ability to control the iPod and listen to your music in-car, whilst charging the battery. All of the iPod ready units tested will also give iPod playback from your iPhone, too. Pre-out These allow you to add amplifiers to build a bigger system. More pre-outs equals more flexibility and control. The higher the voltage the better the quality of signal. USB port Allows you to connect USB memory sticks and portable hard drives that have music stored on them and play the music through your Minis music system. Aux input The 3.5mm mini jack can be used to connect a portable MP3 player or pretty much anything that features a headphone jack for audio playback. SD card Stands for Secure Digital Card, these slimline memory cards commonly come in sizes up to 4GB and allow you to store lots of music ready for playback. MP3/WMA files Using clever technology regular CD files can be compressed to 1/10th of the size allowing lots more music to be squeezed onto a CD when using these files. Great for quantity, but there is a loss of quality thats not really noticeable on a basic system.
VERDICT If you like storing your music on SD and iPod, then this is

for you.