KDC-BT740DAB CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2019 JVCKENWOOD Corporation B5A-3138-00 (XN)
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Contents Before Use ................................................................................................. 3 Audio Settings........................................................................................ 25 Basics ......................................................................................................... 4 Display Settings ..................................................................................... 29 Getting Started .............................................
Before Use IMPORTANT • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warnings and Cautions in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. WARNING • Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. CAUTION Volume setting: • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
Basics Faceplate Attach Volume knob Loading slot Detach Lights up when Bluetooth connection is established. (Page 18) How to reset Detach button Display window* * Only for illustration purpose. To On the faceplate Turn on the power Press B SRC. • Press and hold to turn off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Select a source • Press B SRC repeatedly. • Press B SRC, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds. Change the display information Press DISP repeatedly.
Getting Started To set the date 7 Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob. 8 Turn the volume knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press the knob. 9 Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. 10 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. Set the date in the order of “Day” “Month” “Year” or “Month” “Day” “Year”.
Getting Started [DISPLAY] [EASY MENU] [SOURCE SELECT] When entering [FUNCTION]... [ON]: [ZONE 1] illumination changes to white color. ; [OFF]: [ZONE 1] illumination remains as [COLOR SELECT] color. (Page 30) • [ZONE 2] illumination changes to light blue color when you enter [FUNCTION], irregardless of the [EASY MENU] setting. • Refer to the illustration on page 29 for zone identification. [SPOTIFY SRC] [ON]: Enables SPOTIFY/SPOTIFY BT in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables.
Getting Started Change the crossover type 1 Press B SRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY. 2 Press and hold number buttons 4 and 5 to enter crossover select. The current crossover type appears. 3 Turn the volume knob to select “2WAY” or “3WAY”, then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to select “YES” or “NO”, then press the knob. The selected crossover type appears. • To cancel, press and hold . • To adjust the selected crossover settings, see page 26.
Digital Radio • “DGTL” lights up when receiving DAB digital signal and flashes when receiving a RDS signal. • The unit switches to DAB alarm automatically when receiving an alarm signal from DAB broadcast. Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the Search for an ensemble 1 2 3 4 Press B SRC repeatedly to select DIGITAL AUDIO.
Digital Radio [ASW SELECT] [LIST UPDATE] [PTY WATCH] [RELATED SERV] [TRAVEL], [WARNINGS], [NEWS], [WEATHER], [EVENT], [SPECIAL], [RAD INFO], [SPORTS], [FINANCE]: Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. “ ” appears in front of the activated announcement type. Automatically switch from any source to Digital radio ensembles broadcasting an activated announcement type. • Multiple announcement can be activated simultaneously. • To deactivate, press the volume knob again (“ ” goes off).
Analog Radio Default: [XX] [TUNER SETTING] • “ST” indicator lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. • The unit switches to FM alarm automatically when receiving an alarm signal from FM broadcast. Search for a station 1 Press B SRC repeatedly to select RADIO. 2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM. 3 Press S / T to search for a station. You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Analog Radio • [MONO SET]/[NEWS SET]/[REGIONAL]/[AF SET]/[PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is FM1/FM2/FM3. • If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, alarm or news bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic information, alarm or news bulletin is turned on.
CD/USB/iPod Select music drive While in USB source, press 5 repeatedly. Stored songs in the following drive will be played back. • Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage Class). • Selected drive of a multiple drive device. To On the faceplate You can also select the music drive from the [FUNCTION] menu. Play back/pause Press 6 IW. Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold S / T. Select a track/file Press S / T.
CD/USB/iPod Select a file to play From a folder or list • For iPod, applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. (Page 12) 1 Press . 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. Selected file starts playing. [SKIP SEARCH] setting Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.
Spotify You can listen to Spotify on iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth) (page 18). Preparation: • Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch or Android device), then create an account and log in to Spotify. • Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT].
AUX Spotify Search for a song or station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a list type, then press the knob. The list types displayed differ depending on the information sent from Spotify. 3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired song or station. 4 Press the volume knob to confirm. You can browse through the list quickly by turning the volume knob quickly. To cancel, press and hold You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input jack.
Using Other Applications KENWOOD Remote application Settings to use KENWOOD Remote application You can control the KENWOOD car receiver from iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth) using KENWOOD Remote application. • For more information, visit . 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Using Other Applications [STATUS] Shows the status of the selected device. [IOS CONNECTED]: You are able to use the application using the iPhone/ iPod touch connected via Bluetooth or USB input terminal. [IOS NOT CONNECTED]: No iOS device is connected to use the application. [ANDROID CONNECTED]: You are able to use the application using the Android device connected via Bluetooth. [ANDROID NOT CONNECTED]: No Android device is connected to use the application.
Bluetooth® Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time 1 Press B SRC to turn on the unit. 2 Search and select the name of your receiver (“KDC-BT740DAB”) on the Bluetooth device. “PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” “Device name” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” appears on the display. • For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching. 3 Press the volume knob to start pairing. “PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed.
Bluetooth® The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the connected phone. To Improve the voice quality While talking on the phone... On the faceplate 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then Answer a call Press or the volume knob or one of the number buttons (1 to 6). 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold to exit. Reject a call Press .
Bluetooth® Make a call [PHONE BOOK] You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature. 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. “(First device name)” appears. • If two Bluetooth phones are connected, press again to switch to the other phone. “(Second device name)” appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob.
Bluetooth® Make a call using voice recognition 1 Press and hold 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. Bluetooth mode settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob.
Bluetooth® [INITIALIZE] [YES]: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). ; [NO]: Cancels. Bluetooth — Audio Bluetooth test mode You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit. • Make sure there is no Bluetooth device paired. 1 Press and hold . While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices and switch between these five devices.
AMAZON ALEXA Bluetooth® To On the faceplate Select a file from a folder/list Refer to “Select a file to play” on page 13. Switch between connected Bluetooth audio devices Press 5. (Pressing the “Play” key on the connected device itself also causes switching of sound output from the device.) Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the connected device.
AMAZON ALEXA 3 Tap “Add Device”. 4 Tap “Automotive Accessory” or “Headphones” from the list of device types. 5 Tap the name of your receiver (“KDC-BT740DAB” ) and follow the instructions. 2 Communicate with Alexa via the connected microphone. (Page 17) “THINKING...” appears when Alexa is processing your voice input. “SPEAKING...” appears while Alexa is responding to your voice input. “ALEXA” or display information such as playing time, song title, etc. appears while Alexa is in idle state.
Audio Settings [MANUAL EQ] 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated. to exit. 4 Press and hold To return to the previous setting item, press . [LEVEL] [100HZ]/[160HZ]/ [250HZ]/[400HZ]/ [630HZ]/[1KHZ]/ [1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/ [4KHZ]/[6.3KHZ]/ [10KHZ]/[16KHZ] Adjusts the level to memorize for each source.
Audio Settings [FADER] (Not applicable if 3-way crossover is selected.) [R15] to [F15] ([0]): Adjusts the front and rear 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 by comparing to the FM volume level. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.
Audio Settings 2-way crossover setting items [SUBWOOFER LPF] [SW LPF FRQ] [SPEAKER SIZE] [FRONT] [SIZE] [TWEETER] [8CM]/[10CM]/[12CM]/[13CM]/[16CM]/[17CM]/ [18CM]/[4×6]/[5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/[7×10] [SW LPF SLOPE] [8CM]/[10CM]/[12CM]/[13CM]/[16CM]/[17CM]/[18CM]/[4×6]/ [5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/[7×10]/[NONE] (not connected) [SUBWOOFER] [16CM]/[20CM]/[25CM]/[30CM]/[38CM OVER]/[NONE] (not connected) [–6DB]/[–12DB]/[–18DB]/[–24DB] [SW LPF PHASE] [REVERSE] (180°)/[NORMAL] (0°) [SMALL]/[MIDDLE]/[LARGE]/[NONE] (not
Audio Settings [MID RANGE] [WOOFER] [HPF FRQ] [30HZ]/[40HZ]/[50HZ]/[60HZ]/[70HZ]/[80HZ]/[90HZ]/ [100HZ]/[120HZ]/[150HZ]/[180HZ]/[220HZ]/[250HZ]/ [THROUGH] [HPF SLOPE] [–6DB]/[–12DB] [LPF FRQ] [1KHZ]/[1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/[4KHZ]/[5KHZ]/[6.3KHZ]/ [8KHZ]/[10KHZ]/[12.
Audio Settings Display Settings When 3-way crossover is selected: [TWEETER LEFT]/[TWEETER RIGHT]/[MID LEFT]/[MID RIGHT]/[WOOFER] – You can only select [WOOFER] if a setting other than [NONE] is selected for [WOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE]. (Page 27) • [R-SP LOCATION] of [CAR SETTINGS] is selectable only if: – 2-way crossover is selected. (Page 7) – A setting other than [NONE] is selected for [REAR] of [SPEAKER SIZE].
Display Settings Default: [XX] [LEVEL METER] [DISPLAY] [COLOR SELECT] Selects illumination colors for [ALL ZONE], [ZONE 1] and [ZONE 2] separately. 1 Select a zone. (See the illustration on page 29.) 2 Select a preset color for the selected zone. Default: [VARIABLE SCAN] To make your own color, select [CUSTOM R/G/B]. The color you have made will be stored in [CUSTOM R/G/B]. 1 Press the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment. 2 Press S/T to select the color ([R]/[G]/[B]) to adjust.
Installation/Connection This section is for the professional installer. For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer. Part list for installation (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) (C) Mounting sleeve (×1) (D) Wiring harness (×1) WARNING • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
Installation/Connection Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve) 1 1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit. 2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available). Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit. 2 Do the required wiring. (Page 33) Removing the unit 1 Detach the faceplate.
Installation/Connection Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer.
Installation/Connection Connect external components Installing the DAB antenna Connect the supplied DAB antenna to the DAB antenna jack. (See the left column.
Installation/Connection Part list for installation (F) Film antenna (×1) CAUTION (G) Amplifier unit (cable with booster, 3.5 m) (×1) (H) Cable clamper (×3) (I) Cleaner (×1) When installing the antenna cable inside the front pillar with the air bag installed • The front pillar cover is secured with a special clip which may need to be replaced when it is removed. Contact your vehicle dealer for details on removing the front pillar cover and availability of replacement parts.
Installation/Connection Antenna installation 4 Rub the film antenna gently onto the windscreen in the direction of the arrow shown to allow it to stick firmly. 1 Remove the front pillar cover of your car. Front pillar 6 Set the position of the protrusion of the amplifier unit (G) with the K mark on the film antenna (F) and paste. Do not touch the lead terminal or the pasting surface (adhesive side) of the amplifier unit (G).
References Installation/Connection 7 Remove the film covering the earth sheet and paste the earth sheet on the metal part of the vehicle. Provide sufficient leeway for the earth sheet so that it does not interfere with the interior parts (front pillar cover). Also take care that the interior parts do not interfere with the amplifier unit (G). Windscreen Earth sheet Maintenance Cleaning the unit Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.
References Playable files • Playable audio file: For disc: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac) For USB mass storage class device: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac), AAC (.m4a), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.
Troubleshooting References Source name Display information: Main display STANDBY Source name DIGITAL AUDIO Service label Ensemble label Dynamic label Song title/Artist program Signal level Date back to the beginning RADIO Frequency Date Sound cannot be heard.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. “NO DISC” Insert a playable disc into the loading slot. “PLEASE EJECT” appears. Reset the unit (page 4). If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. “TOC ERROR” Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly. “NA FILE” Playback order is not as intended. The playback order is determined by the order in which files were recorded (disc) or the file name (USB).
Troubleshooting Remedy Symptom Remedy • Search from the Bluetooth device again. • Reset the unit. (Page 4) “NO ENTRY”/“NO PAIR” There is no registered device connected/found via Bluetooth. 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. (Page 18) “ERROR” Try the operation again.
Specifications Analog radio FM AM Frequency Range Band III: 174.928 MHz — 239.200 MHz Sensitivity –100 dBm Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90 dB Antenna Connector Type SMB Antenna Output Voltage 12 V DC Antenna Maximum Current < 100 mA CD player Digital radio DAB GaAIAs Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling Spindle Speed 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit Frequency Response (±1 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) 0.
Bluetooth 4.2 Frequency Range 2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.) +4 dBm (MAX), Power Class 2 Maximum Communication Range Line of sight approx. 10 m (32.8 ft) Profile HFP 1.7.1 (Hands-Free Profile) A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP 1.6.
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