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Digital Media Receiver
Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
USB/Zune Playback
iPod/iPhone Connectivity
Built-in Bluetooth
AV Connections
Remote Control
Optional Software
Digital Media Receiver
Overview: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 Digital Media Receiver is
equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner, rear-panel USB port, and rear-panel
auxiliary input. The KIV-BT901 offers both iPod & Zune playback control. The
KIV-BT901 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-BT901 Digital Media Receiver does not feature
a CD mechanism.
Display Features
LCD Display: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 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-BT901 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.
Variable Color Illumination: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 features
variable color display and button illumination. You can choose from one of 24
preset colors, have the unit scan through all 24 preset colors continuously, or
customize your own color (1-24; 0-9). The display and button illumination can be
set to the same color or set independently.
Illumination Effects: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 offers two unique
key-button illumination effects.
- Illumination Operation Sync: This function sets whether
the head unit's key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the
key-button operation.
- Illumination Music Sync: This function set whether the
head unit's key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the
system's sound & volume level.
Multi-Language Support: The
Kenwood KIV-BT901 offers English, French, and Spanish menu text.
Text/Title Scroll: The KIV-BT901 will display Audio file and
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 head unit's display.
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-BT901 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-BT901 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-BT901 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
6ch/4V Preamp Outputs: The KIV-BT901 features front, rear and
subwoofer 4-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are
balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The
front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the
head unit. The subwoofer preamp output features an independent level control (-15
to +15).
Note: You can turn the KIV-BT901's built-in amplifier off to improve
the quality of the sound from the head unit'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
head unit'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,
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 head unit 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: select a frequency
of 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, or 250Hz; with a Slope
of -6, -12, -18, - 24 dB per octave; or you can also select full-range
- Rear High Pass Filter:
select a frequency of 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, or 250Hz;
with a Slope of -6, -12, -18, - 24 dB per octave; or you can also select
full-range
- Subwoofer Low Pass Filter: select a frequency of 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, or 250Hz;
with a Slope of -6, -12, -18, - 24 dB per octave; or you can also select
full-range; The Subwoofer Phase can also be adjusted to Normal (0°)
or Reverse (180°)
Note: The DSP function can be bypassed.
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) from -9 to +9dB.
Note: You can store equalizer settings for each source
(Tuner, USB, iPod/iPhone, Aux, or Sat/HD radio).
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-BT901 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.
Dual Zone: Separate sources can be selected for the Front
channels and Rear channels. Zone 2 can be set to USB (iPod/Zune), Internal
Memory, Auxiliary, or Off. You can adjust the volume of the rear channels
independently from the front channels (0-35).
Note: USB, iPod, and Internal Memory cannot be set at the same
time for the main and sub sources.
Tel Mute: The KIV-BT901
features a cell-phone mute wire (tan) 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 head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 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-BT901's tuner provides two ways to store
your favorite radio stations.
- Normal Presets: You can store up to 18 FM presets
(01-18) and 6 AM presets (01-06).
- Mixed Presets: In this mode, different bands and turner
sources can be saved in the same preset layer, which allows you to recall
the desired stations without switching the bands or tuner sources. You can
store a mixture of 6 AM/FM, HD Radio, and Satellite Radio presets of any
combination.
Note: This unit does not offer direct preset buttons.
Instead, you will need to access the unit's presets using the Control Knob.
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:
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. 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). 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: You cannot connect both a Satellite Radio
Interface and HD Radio tuner to the head unit.
USB/Zune Playback
Internal Memory: Audio
files, video files, and still-images files can be stored to KIV-BT901'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 Port: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 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 15000 files and folders. You connected USB
device will also charge while connected. Supported
audio/video files.
- Music Files: The KIV-BT901 supports playback of AAC (16-320 kbps),
MP3 (8-320 kbps), and WMA (48-192 kbps) music files; as well a WAV (16-bit) audio files.
- Movie Files: The digital media receiver supports playback of
H.264/MPEG4 AVC, MPEG-4, and WMV files with a resolution of 160 x 120
to 320 x 240 (QVGA).
- Picture Files: The KIV-BT901 digital media receiver supports
playback of JPEG and BMP still-image files.
Note: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 will support connection of a Multi-Card
Reader or a USB hub with up to 3 ports.
USB/Internal Memory Control: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 digital media
receiver provides a 6-line folder/file name list to scroll through to find your
music. The KIV-BT901 offers several other playback and search functions to help
you locate and listen to your music.
- Search Modes: The KIV-BT901 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-BT901 digital media receiver provides
the following Play Modes for your connected USB device or the head unit'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.
Zune Playback: The
Kenwood KIV-BT901 supports the Microsoft Zune via its rear USB port. The KIV-BT901
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.
- Search Modes: Kenwood KIV-BT901 offers the following
convenient search modes to help you select from your Zune's music.
- 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-BT901 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-BT901 digital media receiver. The KIV-BT901 supports Audio only
playback. It will not output your Zune player's video or still-images.
iPod/iPhone Connectivity
iPod/iPhone AV Connection: The KIV-BT901's USB port and the
rear-panel 3.5mm A/V AUX input are compatible with select iPod/iPhone devices when used
with the Kenwood USB/iPod AV cable (KCA-iP202,
sold separately). The USB Direct Connection enables high-speed
iPod data communications of 12MB/bps via the 2-Wire interface cable. One end of
the cable plugs directly into your iPod/iPhone's dock connector while the other
end of the cable uses two connectors that plug into the back of the KIV-BT901. 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/iPhone, so you can navigate through your
music and video files using the head unit's controls and view song, album art,
and movie information on its display. The A/V 3.5mm miniplug
connector of the cable plugs into the unit's rear-panel A/V 3.5mm input and transfers 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/iPhone.
Note: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 is not compatible with the standard
USB-to-iPod dock cable. The Kenwood KCA-iP202 USB/iPod AV cable is required.
iPod/iPhone Control: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone
from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen.
- Browse Mode: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 will allow you to browse your
iPod's music and videos by category.
- Music Categories: You can browse your iPod/iPhone's music by
Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook.
- Video Categories: You can browse your iPod/iPhone's videos by
Playlist, Movie, Music Video, TV Show, Video Podcast, and Rental.
- Search Modes: The KIV-BT901 offers various search functions to find
your iPod/iPhone's music or movie content in the selected category.
- Alphabet Search: This function searches music and
videos whose name contain the specified character (A-Z), within a
specific category.
- 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).
- Search Artist: displays albums of the same artist
- Search Album: display music in the album in which
the one being played is included
- Search Genre: displays artists of the same genre
- Search Composter: displays albums including music
created by the same composer
- Skip Search: You can search your iPod/iPhone'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.
- Play Modes: The KIV-BT901 digital media receiver provides the
following Play Modes (Playlist, Random, Repeat) to control your iPod/iPhone.
- Playlist: You can create your own custom iPod playlist (up to
30 songs) from the head unit.
- 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 Mode: You can also choose to operate your iPod or iPhone with its own click-wheel or touchscreen; instead of using the
KIV-BT901's controls.
- Sound Check: This function sets the sound volume of all
your iPod/iPhone's songs to the
same level. The sound volume adjustment is required using iTunes.
iPod/iPhone Display: The KIV-BT901 will display your iPod/iPhone's
music file information when you are controlling your iPod or iPhone from the
Kenwood head unit. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time,
Artist name, Song title, and Album label. If you choose to operate your
connected iPod/iPhone via its clickwheel or touchscreen controls, the KIV-BT901
will not display your iPod/iPhone's music information (the head unit will instead
display iPod MODE).
Pandora App: The Pandora App (free) lets you play music from
the Pandora music service through the Kenwood KIV-BT901 using your connected Apple
iPhone, via the Kenwood KCA-iP202 USB/iPod connector cable (sold separately).
The Kenwood KIV-BT901 provides control over the Pandora music service and displays
Artist, Album, and Song information. You can search for new Pandora stations,
select Pandora stations from your station list, and skip song tracks within a
station. You can also give songs a thumbs up/down and bookmark songs/artists. To
access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS3 or later) with the latest
version of the Pandora application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone
will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G,
EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service account.
Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and
only available in the United States.
iPod/iPhone Charging: While connected and the ignition
switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge
your iPod/iPhone.
Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 and the KCA-iP202
USB/iPod AV cable
are
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and support the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of June 2011):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
iTunes Tagging |
Pandora App |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
head unit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
6th |
1.0 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
3.1.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
3.1.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: Bluetooth is a two-way wireless
communication system allowing you to make and receive cell phone calls
wirelessly from your mobile phone, using the Kenwood in-dash CD receiver.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates on a 2.4GHZ frequency band within a range
of approximately 10 meters (about 33 feet).
Bluetooth Profiles: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 CD-Receiver
features built-in 2.4GHz Bluetooth technology (version 2.0) powered by Parrot.
The KIV-BT901 supports Bluetooth hands-free communication. The KIV-BT901
supports the following Bluetooth profiles:
- HFP (Hands-Free Profile): Hands-free communication with
your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone in the vehicle (incoming/outgoing
calls supported).
- HSP (Headset Profile): Provides support for Bluetooth
headsets to be used with mobile phones.
- OPP (Object Push Profile): Phonebook transfer from your
Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to the head unit.
- PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile): Phonebook access from
your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone to the head unit.
- SPP (Serial Port Profile): SPP defines how to set up
virtual serial ports and connect two Bluetooth enabled devices.
- SYNC (Synchronization Profile): The SYNC profile
enables synchronization of data information between Bluetooth-enabled
devices.
Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication: The head unit supports
Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The
controls of the KIV-BT901 can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming
call, or end a call. The unit also includes an external microphone (with
mounting bracket) featuring adjustable gain, so you can carry on your side of
the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers.
Pairing: Your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone must be paired
with the KIV-BT901 before hands-free operation. You can register up to five
Bluetooth enabled cell-phones with the Kenwood head unit (only one paired phone
can be used at a time).
Note: Not all Bluetooth mobile phones will be
compatible. Visit
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/index.php for a complete list of
compatible Bluetooth enabled phones.
Auto Answer: The KIV-BT901 can be setup to automatically
answer an incoming call. You can have the head unit automatically answer a call
immediately or after 1-99 seconds.
Dialing: Using the KIV-BT901, you can dial a phone number
in one of the following ways:
- Entering a Phone Number: Allows you to directly dial a
phone number up to 25 digits from the head unit's control knob or remote
control.
- Speed (Preset) Dialing: Allows you to register up to 6
phone numbers for quick dialing. The preset numbers can be accessed from the
head unit's Control Knob.
- Phone Book: You can dial by using the downloaded phone
book. You can download phone book data from your cell phone to the
KIV-BT901. 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. Stored phone numbers can be categorized by General, Home,
Office, Mobile, or Other. You can search each category of the phone book in
alphabetical order.
- Call Log: The Call Log is a list of calls that have
originated from and were received by this unit that you can dial. You can
select Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed calls.
- Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice
recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply speak into the
included microphone. You can register up to 35 voice tags.
Call Waiting: The KIV-BT901 supports the Call Waiting
function, so you can answer another incoming call while suspending the current
call you are on. Your compatible cell-phone must also support this feature.
SMS: You can wirelessly download the short message (SMS)
arrived at your cell-phone so that is can be read on the Bluetooth connected
Kenwood head unit. Your cell-phone must support SMS for this feature to function.
The SMS downloaded to this unit is cleared when this unit is turned off.
Note: You cannot send text messages using this unit
(read only).
Private/Hands-Free Mode: During a conversation, you can
switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the
Hands Free Mode.
External Microphone: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 includes an
external microphone to carry on your side of your phone conversation and voice
command dialing. The external wired microphone offers improved audio quality
versus an integrated microphone, so you can be heard easier over noisy traffic
and road noise. The external microphone features an attached 10' cable
terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector which plugs into the mic input on
the rear-panel of the head unit. The microphone offers an integrated mounting
bracket which can be clipped to your vehicle's sun-visor or taped to your dash.
The external microphone measures 0.515" (diameter) x 1.485" (depth).
Note: This unit does not offer an integrated front-panel
microphone.
Bluetooth Detailed Settings: The KIV-BT901 offers the
following Bluetooth Detailed Settings, so you can configure the unit to suit
your needs.
- Call Beep: You can choose to output a beep from your
vehicle's speaker's when a call comes in, or you can turn this function off.
- Speaker Output: You can select whether the call beep
and caller's voice is heard through only the front speakers or all speakers.
- Mic Gain: Adjusts the volume of the external microphone
from -3 to +3.
- NR Level: Reduces the noises generated by the
surrounding environment without changing the mic volume. The NR Level can be
set to -2 or +2.
- EC Level: Adjusts the level of echo cancellation from
-2 to +2.
AV Connections
AUX Input: The
KIV-BT901 is equipped with a rear-panel 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input for
connecting external portable audio devices such as an MP3 player. The
KIV-BT901 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-BT901 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.
Camera Input: The unit features a composite video input for
connecting an optional rear view camera, such as the Kenwood CMOS-200 (113CMOS200,
sold separately). The video from this connection can be set to display when
switched to this input, or display the rear view camera video automatically when
the vehicle is shifted into Reverse gear. The purple/white wire (attached to the
rear chassis) must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for
automatic video switching. You can view rear view image in Normal or Mirror
mode.
2nd 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 an optional Sirius Satellite
Radio/HD tuner or CD-changer to the head unit because the adapter plugs into the
DIN changer control connection on the head unit.
Changer Controls: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 offers connection and
control of Kenwood's 10-disc CD-changer (113KDCC719,
sold separately).
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The KIV-BT901 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 head unit also
features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within
the included wiring harness 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 Crutchfield's
Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.
Optional Software
Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood KIV-BT901 supports the PC
application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.1.1). Kenwood Music Editor Lite is a
Windows-based desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer 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 through
this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or artist name using the
head unit's Music Search function.
System Requirements: The Kenwood Music Editor Light
(ver.1.1) Windows-based software can be downloaded for free from Kenwood.com to
your PC. The Kenwood Music Editor Light is compatible with the following Windows
Microsoft Operating Systems.
- Windows XP Professional, Home Edition SP2 or later (32-bit)
- Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
