How to set up and use Bluetooth audio on the Kenwood DNX6460BT?

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The Kenwood DNX6460BT is equipped with a built-in Bluetooth connection that allows you to stream audio from your mobile phone to the car radio and receive hands-free calls. Here’s how to set up and use this feature in detail.

Initial pairing of your phone: On the 6.8-inch touchscreen, press the [Setup] button (settings icon), then select [Bluetooth SETUP]. Press [Search] for the car radio to search for available Bluetooth devices. A list of devices will appear. Select your phone from this list. When the PIN code entry screen appears, use the virtual keyboard to enter a PIN code of at least 4 digits (the default code is 0000). Press [Enter] to confirm. The pairing is now complete and your phone will remain registered in the car radio. You can register up to 5 Bluetooth devices maximum.

Selecting the Bluetooth audio source: Once paired, go back to [Setup] then [Bluetooth SETUP]. You will see the list of your paired devices. Select your phone, then choose [Audio (A2DP)] for music playback. This option activates the Bluetooth audio profile that allows the car radio to receive and stream music from your smartphone. You can return to this menu at any time to change devices or delete a pairing by pressing [Remove].

Playing and controlling music: Launch your favorite music player (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, etc.) on your phone. The sound will come out through the car radio speakers. If your phone supports AVRCP control, you can use the car radio buttons to control playback: press [3] to play music, [8] to pause, [7] to stop, and [4] to skip to the previous or next song. You can also adjust the volume directly via the physical volume buttons or the touchscreen.

Speaker configuration: You can set which speakers output the Bluetooth audio. From [Setup] > [Bluetooth SETUP], select [Bluetooth HF/Audio]. Choose between Front Only or All (all speakers). The default setting All uses all available speakers in your setup.

Hands-free function and calls: The Kenwood DNX6460BT has a built-in Bluetooth microphone that allows you to receive and make hands-free calls. When a call comes in, the music automatically pauses. You will see the caller's name on the screen. Tap the screen to answer or press the end call button to reject the call. At the end of the conversation, the music will resume automatically. For outgoing calls, check contacts directly from the [TEL] menu if your phone is paired in hands-free mode.

Practical tips: If the Bluetooth connection is lost while the vehicle is moving, it will automatically reconnect as soon as your phone gets closer to the car radio. The quality of the Bluetooth reception may decrease if there are metallic objects near the Bluetooth antenna of the device. For optimal stability, keep your phone in line of sight with the car radio as much as possible. If you encounter connection issues, delete the pairing via [Remove] and restart the pairing process.

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