Overview: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 Digital Media Receiver is
equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner, rear-panel USB port, and rear-panel auxiliary
input. The KIV-BT900 offers both iPod & Zune playback control. The KIV-BT900
is also HD and Satellite Radio ready (optional tuner required). In addition, the
unit offers built-in Bluetooth communication and comes with external microphone
for hands-free operation of your mobile cell-phone. The digital media receiver
comes with an IR wireless remote control and offers steering wheel control
compatibility (with optional adapter). The unit's amplifier is rated at 22 watts
x 4 channel RMS (50 watts x 4 channel peak) and is equipped with 3 sets of 4.0-volt
preamp outputs.
Note: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 Digital Media
Receiver does not feature a CD mechanism.
Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Multimedia Playback
AV Connections
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Optional Software
Display Features
LCD Display: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 digital media
receiver features an integrated 3.0" LCD wide-screen (16:9) monitor with a
resolution of 76,800 (320 x 240 x RGB) and LED backlighting. The integrated LCD
monitor allows display of song information, album artwork, picture files, and
video files. The LCD monitor offers adjustable brightness & contrast (+/-3), as
well as adjustable Aspect Ratio (16:9 or 4:3). The KIV-BT900 provides the
following display modes.
- Artwork: Display song information, along with album artwork (only
for iPod/USB/Zune/Internal Memory).
- Video: Displays video of a video file (iPod/USB/Internal Memory)
- Information: Displays source information (Tuner/Satellite
Radio/HD Radio/CD-changer)
- Clock: Display the time and date.
Multi-Language Support: The
Kenwood KIV-BT900 offers English, French, and Spanish menu text.
Text/Title Scroll: The KIV-BT900 will display CD
text, Audio file text, and Satellite and HD radio text. You can turn the
scrolling feature "on" to scroll longer titles across the screen.
Wallpaper Downloading: You can use a downloaded picture from your USB
connected device for the headunit's display.
Favorite Memory Control: The headunit's Favorite Control
feature allows you to save six "Favorites" for easy access. You can select a
"Favorite" playlist from your connected iPod, your favorite radio station from
the unit's built-in AM/FM tuner or connected Satellite Radio or HD tuner (both
sold separately), a favorite telephone number from your mobile-phone, or an audio setting. This
allows you to have instant access of your favorite Radio station, telephone
number, iPod playlist, or audio setting from one list on the headunit's display.
Button Illumination Adjustments:
The Kenwood KIV-BT900 provides various button
illumination adjustments, such as Color, Effect, and Music Sync.
- Key Color: This function set the
illumination color of the unit's front-panel buttons.
You can choose from one of 10 preset colors, have the
unit scan through all 10 preset colors continuously,
or customize your own color (Red, Green, or Blue: 0-9).
- Illumination Effect: This function sets whether the
headunit's key illumination brightness is changed in conjunction with the key-button
operation.
- Music Sync: This function sets whether the headunit's key
illumination brightness is changed in conjunction with the unit's sound
volume.
Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the displaying of video
while the vehicle is in motion, the light green wire attached to the chassis
must be connected to the vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. While the
vehicle is in motion (parking brake off), you can still view all of the other
displays and menus.
Display Illumination/Clock
Display: When the unit is in Standby mode, the face/button illumination
is "keyed." In addition, while the unit is in Standby mode, you can turn the
clock display on or off. When the Clock Display is turned on and the unit is in
Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and holding the source
button turns the unit off completely.
Dimmer: The dimmer function will dim this unit's display
and button illumination
automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned On when you connect
orange/white Illumination wire of this player. You can also choose to dim the
display manually.
Display Off: This function turns off the display when have
not performed an operation for 5 seconds. This is effective for when you are
driving at night.
Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be
turned "on" or "off".
Audio Section
24 Bit D/A Converter: The
Kenwood KIV-BT900 utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior
sound quality (up to 110 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio and 93 Dynamic Range).
MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 is equipped
with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET
amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased
power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More
power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not
pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the
KIV-BT900 are as follows:
- Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4
ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD)
- Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels
3-Sets of 4.0V Preamp Outputs: The KIV-BT900 features front, rear,
and subwoofer 4.0V preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are
balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The
subwoofer preamp output features an independent level control (-15 to +15).
Amp Off: You can turn the KIV-BT900's built-in amplifier off to improve
the quality of the sound from the headunit's preamp outputs.
Supreme+ Setting: When MP3, WMA or AAC files encoded at a
low bit rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme+ Setting
function restores their high frequencies so the sound quality is closer to files
encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is optimized for the compression
format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme+ Setting is Off, the unit plays
the original sound stored in the audio file.
DSP: In order to optimize the sound quality, you can use the
headunit's integrated DSP to set the type of vehicle and speaker sizes,
locations, distances and x-over points. The DSP settings include the following:
- Cabin Setting: Choose from Compact, Full Size Car,
Station Wagon, Mini Van, SUV, Mini Van (Long), or Off
- Speaker Setting: The speaker X'over is automatically
set when the position and size of each speaker are select from the following
items.
- Front: Location (Door, On Dash, or
Under Dash); Size: (6-1/2", 6-3/4", 7",
4"x6", 5"x7", 6"x8",
6"x9", 7"x10", OEM, 4", or
5"); Tweeter (None or Use)
- Rear: Location (Door, Rear Deck, 2nd
Row or 3rd Row; Size (6-1/2", 6-3/4", 7",
4"x6", 5"x7", 6"x8",
6"x9", 7"x10", OEM, 4", or
5")
- Subwoofer: Size(10", 12",
15", None, 6-1/2" or 8")
- Digital Time Alignment (DTA): Choose from 0.00 to 14.44
feet for the Front pair of speakers, Rear pair of speakers, and Subwoofer
distances in reference to the distance between your listening positioning
and the locations of the particular speakers.
- X'Over: The Kenwood eXcelon headunit provides
independent high-pass crossovers for the unit's front and rear
speaker/preamp outputs, as well as a subwoofer low-pass crossover.
- Front High Pass Filter: Frequency (30, 40, 50, 60,
70, 80,90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, or 250Hz); Slope (-12, -18, or -24
dB per octave); or you can also select full-range
- Rear High Pass Filter: Frequency (30, 40, 50, 60,
70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, or 250Hz); Slope (-12, -18, or -24
dB per octave); you can also select full-range
- Subwoofer Low Pass Filter: Frequency (30, 40, 50,
60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, or 250 Hz); Slope (-12, -18, or
-24 dB per octave); Phase (Normal/Reverse); or you can also select
full-range
Equalizer Control: Equalizer Control allows you to choose
from 8 presets, or set your own custom settings using the 5-band
Equalizer. The EQ adjustments are as follows:
- Preset EQ: You can select from Natural, Rock, Pops,
Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, iPod (you can select from 22 EQ curve types), or
User.
- 5-Band EQ: The User mode allows you to adjust the
following 5-Band EQ (62.5Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, 4kHz, 16kHz) settings.
- Band Levels: Independent front and rear EQ level of
-9dB to +9dB
- Bass Effect: Enhances the bass response of Band 1
(62.5Hz)
Position Control: For a better sound-stage you can select
your optimal listening position. You can choose from All, Front Left, Front
Right or Front. You can also select to manually fine tune the sound stage by
selecting the distance for each individual speaker in the vehicle compared to
your listening position. You can select between 0.00 to 5.58 feet for the Left
Front Speaker, Right Front Speaker, Left Rear Speaker, Right Rear Speaker, Left
Subwoofer and/or Right Subwoofer.
Audio Preset: You can register six audio settings into the
unit's preset memory to be recalled at any time. The Audio Preset memory can
save Car Type Selection, Speaker Setting, Fine Adjustment, X'Over Setting,
Equalizer, and/or Listening Position.
Bass Boost: The Kenwood
KIV-BT900 features a two level Bass Boost to increase bass levels.
Highway Sound: This
features compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost by road noises to
make vocals sound clearer. You can set the Highway Sound function to 1, 2, 3, or
off.
Volume Offset: The level of
each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output
volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range
from -8 to +8.
Source Tone Memory:
This feature allows you to store System Q bass, middle and treble tone settings
for each source (Tuner, Aux, USB, and connected External Device).
Dual Zone: Separate sources can be selected fro the Front
channels and Rear channels. Zone 2 can be set to USB (iPod/Zune), Internal
Memory, Auxiliary, or Off.
Note: USB, iPod, and Internal Memory cannot be set at the same
time for the main and sub sources.
Tel Mute: The KIV-BT900
features a cell-phone mute wire (brown) in its harness that when hooked up to
your car's phone system mute wire will automatically mute the receiver's audio
signal when a call comes in.
Key Beep: The in-dash headunit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 features a
built-in AM/FM tuner. You can choose one of three tuning modes: Auto 1 (seek
tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations
only with each button press), or Manual.
Tuner Presets: The KIV-BT900's tuner features 3 FM
banks (1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank for storing presets. You can store 6 presets for
each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets.
Auto Memory Tuning: Not only does the digital media receiver's tuner
allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit
automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks
automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling.
Direct Access Tuning: You can directly access an AM/FM
station by entering in the frequency number using the include wireless remote
control.
Mono Mode: This feature reduces the noise (static) when a
stereo broadcast is received as monaural (for FM band only).
Radio Data System (RDS): The unit's tuner features RDS
(Radio Data System). RDS is a service used by some radio stations to transmit
data outside of normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received,
you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking
at the program service name which appears in the display after the frequency.
RDS features an emergency transmission function which interrupts regular
programming to broadcast an emergency announcement (such as a tornado or severe
storm). There is also a switchable Traffic Information function, which will
automatically tune a traffic bulletin when it is broadcast, even when you're not
listening to the radio.
iTunes Tagging: The built-in RDS FM tuner is also capable of iTunes
tagging. iTunes tagging gives you the ability to tag a song (up to 50) and
stores it to a connected iPod. The next time your iPod is connected to iTunes,
the tagged songs are displayed with the option to purchase them from the iTunes
Store.
Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for
connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver to this receiver:
- XM Satellite Radio: To receive XM Satellite Radio connect the
optional CNP2000UCA XM Tuner and the Kenwood CNPKEN1 adapter cable (package item number
700XMKEN2, sold separately).
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive SIRIUS
Satellite Radio, you can connect the optional SIRIUS Universal
Vehicle Tuner and the optional Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio
Interface (package #
700SIRKENW, sold separately); or you can connect the optional
Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio Interface and the SiriusConnect
vehicle docking kit (package #
700SIRPKEN, sold separately), along with your compatible
SIRIUS Dock & Play receiver.
- Portable: A portable satellite radio
receiver can be connected to the head unit via the auxiliary input.
Note: A subscription is also required
to receive satellite radio programming from SIRIUS or XM.
HD Radio Ready (with iTunes Tagging): With an optional Kenwood HD Radio tuner
(113HR300, sold
separately), you will be able to receive digital AM/FM
broadcasts from local stations where available. This new technology will
significantly improve audio quality and reception, as well as include
information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the
receiver's display. The Kenwood KTC-HR300 HD Radio tuner (113HR300) is also
capable of iTunes tagging. iTunes tagging gives you the ability to tag a song
(up to 50) and stores it to a connected iPod. The next time your iPod is
connected to iTunes, the tagged songs are displayed with the option to purchase
them from the iTunes Store.
Note: Right now there are about 2,000 radio stations
broadcasting using digital HD Radio technology in the U.S. To find HD Radio
stations in your area, visit the HD Radio website (HDRadio.com).
Satellite + HD Radio Note: You will need the Kenwood
KCA-S220A Dual-Source Switching Unit
(113KCAS220, sold separately) to connect both a Satellite Radio Tuner and HD Radio Tuner to
this headunit.
Multimedia Playback
USB Port: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 features a rear-panel 2.0
USB type-A port on a 39" pigtail. The USB port enables
connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class device with audio,
video, and still-image files. The USB port is compatible with all USB mass
storage class devices that support the FAT16 or FAT32 file system. Your USB
device should only have a maximum of 8 directory levels, 500 folders, and 4096
files per folder with a maximum of 15,000 files and folders. You connected USB
device will also charge while connected. Supported
audio/video files.
- Music Files: The KIV-BT900 supports playback of AAC (8-320 kbps),
MP3 (8-320 kbps), and WMA (32-192 kbps) music files; as well a WAV (Linear
PCM) audio files.
- Movie Files: The digital media receiver supports playback of
H.264/MPEG4 AVC, MPEG-4, and WMV files with a resolution of 320 x 240 (QVGA).
- Picture Files: The KIV-BT900 digital media receiver supports
playback of JPEG and BMP still-image files.
Note: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 will support connection of a Multi-Card
Reader or a USB hub with up to 3 ports.
Internal Memory: Audio
files, video files, and still-images files can be stored to KIV-BT900's built-in
flash memory (512MB) from a connected USB device. This way you can playback your
favorite music, movie, and picture files without having to connect your external
USB device. The unit's internal memory can support up to 500 files.
USB/Internal Memory Control: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 digital media
receiver provides a 6-line folder/file name list to scroll through to find your
music. The KIV-BT900 offers several other playback and search functions to help
you locate and listen to your music.
- Search Modes: The KIV-BT900 offers various search functions to find
your iPod's music or movie content in the selected category.
- Skip Search: You can search your USB device or the
unit's internal memory within a
selected folder by using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, or 10%). This
allows you to skip ahead a certain percentage of songs in a particular
folder.
- Direct Search: You can search your music directly
by entering the file number from a selected folder.
- Play Modes: The KIV-BT900 digital media receiver provides
the following Play Modes for your connected USB device or the headunit's
internal flash memory.
- File Scan: This function plays back the first 10-seconds of
each music file in a particular folder successively.
- Random: You can randomly playback music in a selected folder
or from your USB device's or internal memory's entire music library.
- Repeat: You can play back a single music file repeatedly or
playback an entire music folder repeatedly.
Note: Your connected USB device's controls will be locked
during connection.
iPod High Speed Connection: The KIV-BT900's USB port and the
rear-panel 3.5mm A/V AUX input are compatible with select iPod devices when used
with the included KCA-iP301V cable. The USB Direct Connection enables high-speed
iPod data communications of 12MB/bps via the 3-Wire interface cable. One end of
the cable plugs directly into your iPod's dock connector while the other end of
the cable uses three connectors that plug into the back of the KIV-BT900. The USB
type-A connector portion of the cable plugs into the receiver's USB port and
handles the control and charging of your iPod, so you can navigate through your
music and video files using the headunit's controls and view song, album art,
and movie information on its display. The two 3.5mm miniplug
connectors of the cable plug into the unit's A/V 3.5mm inputs and transfer the
music and video from your iPod to the Kenwood digital media receiver. By using
the Auxiliary input the music travels to the receiver as an analog signal, so
you can even play the Digital-Rights-Protected files you've stored on your iPod.
iPod Control: The controls of the KIV-BT900 are seamless and include metadata
browsing and playback of DRM contents, as well as the ability to choose various iPod
playback and search modes to suit your listening application.
- Browse Mode: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 will allow you to browse your
iPod's music by category. You can select from Playlist, Artists, Album,
Genre, Composer, Song, and Podcast. You can also browse your iPod's video
content by category. You can choose from Movie, Music Video, TV Show, Video Podcast,
and Rented Movie.
- Search Modes: The KIV-BT900 offers various search functions to find
your iPod's music or movie content in the selected category.
- Skip Search: You can search your iPod's content within a
category by using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, or 10%). This
allows you to skip ahead a certain percentage of songs in a particular
category or folder.
- Direct Search: You can quickly search for a desired song or
video within a category by entering in 3 characters of text (A-Z, 0-9).
- Related Search: Related Search allows you to browse for music
of the same artist or genre as the one being currently played within a
selected category (Music only).
- Alphabet Search: This function searches music and
videos whose name contain the specified character (A-Z), within a
specific category.
- Play Modes: The KIV-BT900 digital media receiver provides the
following Play Modes to control your iPod.
- Playlist: You can create your own custom iPod playlist (up to
30 songs) from the headunit.
- Random: You can randomly playback music in a selected folder
or from your iPod's entire music library.
- Repeat: You can play back a single music file repeatedly.
- iPod by Hand: You can even choose to operate your iPod or
iPhone with its own click-wheel or touchscreen; instead of using the
KIV-BT900's controls.
Sound Check: This function sets the sound volume of all songs to the
same level.
iPod Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 and the KCA-iP301V iPod adapter cable
are
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and support the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of May 2010):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control
Type |
Display
Type |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Headunit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist
Text |
Track
Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini
|
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video
|
5th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano
|
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3GS |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality.
If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software
version or wait until an newer software update is available. Not
compatible with iOS 4.0 for iPhone (3G/3GS) or iPod touch (2nd/3rd gen).
Zune Compatible: The
Kenwood KIV-BT900 supports the Microsoft Zune via its rear USB port. The KIV-BT900
provides audio playback, control, song information display, album art, and
charging for your connected Zune player. The Kenwood digital media receiver
provides various playback and search functions to listen to your Zune player's
music content.
- Browse: You can browse
your Zune player's music content by Genre, Artist, Album, Song, or Playlist.
- Skip Search: You can search your Zune's music content within
a specific category by using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, or 10%).
This allows you to skip ahead a certain percentage of songs in a
particular category or folder.
- Play Modes: The KIV-BT900 digital media receiver provides the
following Play Modes to control your Zune.
- File Scan: This function plays back the first 10-seconds of
each music file in a particular folder successively.
- Random: You can randomly playback music in a
selected folder.
- Repeat: You can play back a single music file
repeatedly.
Note: Your
Microsoft Zune's controls will be locked during connection to the
Kenwood KIV-BT900 digital media receiver. The KIV-BT900 supports Audio only
playback. It will not output your Zune player's video or still-images.
Changer Controls: This unit is directly compatible with
Kenwood changers manufactured in 1998 or later. If the changer has an O-N
switch, the switch will need to be set to the "N" position. In
addition to basic disc navigation features, this unit has the following
changer controls: direct disc access (using the remote), direct track access
(using the remote), track intro scan, track repeat, disc repeat, disc random,
and magazine disc random. When connected to a CD Text capable CD changer, this
unit can display disc and track titles for discs encoded with disc and track
title information. The text information can be scrolled manually or automatically.
AV Connections
AUX Input: The
KIV-BT900 is equipped with a rear-panel 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input for
connecting external portable audio devices such as an MP3 player. The
KIV-BT900 allows you to select the source type displayed when using the
auxiliary input. You can choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video or TV.
Audio Video Input: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 is equipped with a 3.5mm video
input and 3.5mm stereo audio input for connecting and external portable audio
source, or to connect the included iPod adapter cable to plug-in your iPod or
iPhone.
Audio/Video Output: The Kenwood digital media receiver is equipped
with a composite video output and a stereo RCA audio output for connecting an
external monitor with headphones, so you can view video from your connected
iPod/iPhone or USB device on a rear-mounted monitor.
Rear Auxiliary Input "Ready": The unit already
features a rear panel auxiliary input, but if you need a second auxiliary input,
one can be added to the rear of the unit. When used with an optional adapter,
this unit can accept a rear input from an auxiliary source. When the CA-C1AUX adapter
(113CAC1AX, sold separately) is used, you cannot connect a CD changer to the
head unit because the adapter plugs into the DIN changer control connection on
the head unit. When the KCA-S220A 2-changer switch
(113KCAS220,
sold separately) is used, you can connect a CD changer and an auxiliary audio
source at the same time. When an auxiliary audio source is connected, you can
choose from one of six names for the source: AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video or
TV.
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Built-In Bluetooth: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 digital media
receiver
features built-in 2.4GHz Bluetooth technology (version 2.0) with a range of 32.8
ft and supports the following profiles: HFP (Hands Free Profile), HSP (Headset
Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile), SPP
(Serial Port Profile), and SYNC (Synchronization Profile). The controls of the
KIV-BT900 can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call.
The KIV-BT900 can even be setup to automatically answer a call. The unit
includes an external microphone so you
can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through
your car's front speakers. During a conversation, you can switch between the
Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Your
cell phone must be paired with the KIV-BT900 before you make and receive calls.
You can register up to five cell phones (only one paired phone can be used at a
time). You can also wirelessly download the short message (SMS) arrived at your
cell-phone so that is can be read on the headunit's display. Using the
KIV-BT900, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways:
- Phone Book: You can dial by using the downloaded phone
book. You can download phone book data from your cell phone to the
KIV-BT900. Up to 1000 numbers can be stored for each registered cell phone.
Each number can be up to 25 digits long and each name can be up to 50
characters long. You can search for a number by the initials, or you can
search the phone book in alphabetical order.
- Favorite Preset: Allows you to register up to 6 phone
numbers for quick dialing.
- Voice Dialing: If your phone supports voice
recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. You can register up to
35 voice tags (audio sound is not output during voice recognition).
Note: Not all Bluetooth mobile phones will be
compatible; visit Kenwood's web site for a complete list of compatible
Bluetooth enabled phones.
Wireless Remote Control: The KIV-BT900 comes with the
RC-405 IR wireless remote control with a full numeric keypad (0-9). The remote
will control Audio, Tuner, USB, Bluetooth, iPod, Zune, Satellite Radio, and HD
Radio functions.
The remote control allows direct access of your music tracks and discs loaded in
a connected CD-changer (sold separately), as well as direct access to AM/FM
radio stations. The digital media receiver features an Attenuator button on
the supplied remote control that turns the volume down very quickly with one
touch of the button. It is powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium-cell battery
(supplied).
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The unit also features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
the optional PAC SWI-JACK Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (127SWIJACK,
sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control Interface
Adapter (120ASWC,
sold separately).
Note: Please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible.
Optional Software
Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood KIV-BT900 supports the
PC application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.l.0 or later). Kenwood Music
Editor Lite is a desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer AAC,
MP3, and WMA music files to your USB devices from your PC. When you playback
audio files that have been stored on your USB device using Kenwood Music Editor
Lite (ver.l.0) through this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or
artist name using the headunit's Music Search function.
Note: Kenwood Music Editor software can be downloaded
for free from Kenwood.com to your PC. Kenwood Music Editor is compatible
with Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
SP2 or later. Kenwood Music Editor (Ver.1.5.0 and later) are compatible with
Windows Vista.
