Bluetooth Module Firmware Update Procedure

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This document describes the procedure and precautions for upgrading
the Bluetooth Module firmware to conform to your cell-phone.
Caution
If you can use your cell-phone without problems at the moment, you
need not update the firmware.
If an error occurs while updating the firmware, the Bluetooth Module
may become unusable.
Be sure to read the following procedure and precautions carefully before
updating the firmware.
Be sure to park the vehicle in a safe place before updating. Keep the
engine running in order to prevent battery from running out.
Do not turn off the engine or Kenwood receiver power while updating.
Update cannot be performed correctly and the Kenwood receiver may
become unusable.
Note: Please be advised that the settings on Your Kenwood receiver will
be cleared further to completing the Software Update, i.e. Paired Phones,
User Settings, Voice Tags.
Work Flow
Preparation Check the firmware version and the connecting cell-phone
model to check whether firmware update is required.
Step1
Download the firmware update file and the update tool, and
then install the update tool.
Step2
Initiate Your Kenwood receiver for the Update Process.
Step3
Start the update tool and transfer the update file.
Step4
Check that the firmware has been updated.
Checking the Firmware Version
1 Enter Bluetooth mode
Press the [ ] button.
BT MODE is displayed.
2 Enter the Bluetooth detail setting mode
2-1 Turn the [VOL] knob to select SETTINGS, and then press the
[VOL] knob.
2-2 Turn the [VOL] knob to select DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET, and
then press the [VOL] knob.
3 Confirm the PIN code
Turn the [VOL] knob to select PIN CODE EDIT/ PIN EDIT, and then
press the [VOL] knob.
The PIN code is displayed.
4 Confirm the firmware version
4-1 Press the [ ] button.
4-2 Turn the [VOL] knob to select BT F/W UPDATE/ BT UPDATE,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
The firmware version appears.
5 Exit Bluetooth mode
Press the [SRC] button.
Step1: Before You Get Started
You need the following items:
PC with Bluetooth capability or a Bluetooth USB dongle.
Update tool Bluetooth Software Update Tool (Downloadable from the
Kenwood website).
Bluetooth Module Firmware Update file (Downloadable from the
Kenwood website).
Note: The Bluetooth Dongle can be a general purpose USB Bluetooth
device and does not need to be brand specific.
1 Downloading the Bluetooth Software Update Tool
Select [3 Download].
The Bluetooth Software Update Tool can be downloaded.
Select [Save] to save it on the Desktop of your PC.
System Recommendation:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Bluetooth: Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 or higher
2 Downloading the Bluetooth Firmware Update File
Select [3 Download].
Select [Save] to save it on the Desktop of your PC.
3 Install the Software Update Wizard
3-1 You will find Setup_OEM.
exe then, double click it.
3-2 Select [Next].
3-3 Select [Next]. 3-4 Select [Install].
3-5 Select [Finish].
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Step2: Initiate Your CD receiver for the Update Process
1 Enter Bluetooth mode
Press the [ ] button.
BT MODE is displayed.
2 Enter the Bluetooth detail setting mode
2-1 Turn the [VOL] knob to select SETTINGS, and then press the
[VOL] knob.
2-2 Turn the [VOL] knob to select DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET, and
then press the [VOL] knob.
3 Confirm the PIN code
Turn the [VOL] knob to select PIN CODE EDIT/ PIN EDIT, and then
press the [VOL] knob.
Remember the PIN code as it is used in the update process.
4 Enter the Bluetooth update process
4-1 Press the [ ] button.
4-2 Turn the [VOL] knob to select BT F/W UPDATE/ BT UPDATE,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
The current firmware version is displayed.
4-3 Press the [VOL] knob again.
UPDATE is displayed.
4-4 Turn the [VOL] knob to select YES, and then press the [VOL]
knob.
READY is displayed.
Step3: Launching the Software Update Tool
1 Launch the Bluetooth Software Update Tool
Select [Start] > [Programs] > [Bluetooth Software Update Tool] >
[Bluetooth Software Update Tool].
2 Select a file as instructed on the screen
2-1 Select [Next]. 2-2 Select <Type B>, and then
Select [Next].
2-3 Select [Browse]. 2-4 Select [Desktop] from
Drop-Down menu. Select
<(ModelName)_fw_y***.ulp>,
and then select [Open].
Note: Example of model name;
kdc-bt40u, kdc-bt645u
Note: *** in the file name
indicates the firmware version.
2-5 Select [Next].
3 Searching for the Kenwood Audio Product to Update
3-1 Select [Search Devices] to
display a list of Bluetooth-
enabled device.
3-2 Select <KENWOOD BT CD/R-
3P1>, and then Select [Next].
4 Establishing the Bluetooth Connection
After Selecting the [Next] button
the screen shown to the left will be
displayed.
Click on the pop-up message that
is displayed at the bottom right of
your PC screen. Be sure to click the
message portion; do not close it.
5 Entering the Passkey (PIN)
This prompt screen will be
automatically displayed on the PC
to enter the Passkey.
Note 1: This is the same PIN you
used to pair your cell-phone with
your CD receiver. If you did not
initiate a personal PIN, you can use
the default.
Default setting = 0000 or 1234.
Note 2: If an Error occurs after
entering the PIN, check it at PIN
EDIT /PIN Code Edit in the Menu.
Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting
Instructions.
Note: This Update Process will take approximately 2 3 minutes.
Do not Power Off the unit during the Update Procedure.
6 Update in Progress screen
7 Flash Update Successful Screens
Select [Finish] to close the Bluetooth Software Update Tool.
Note: The updating process on your Kenwood unit may take several
minutes to complete even after you have finished the Flash Update
process.
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8 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode of Kenwood receiver
UPDATING is displayed, and then it changes to COMPLETE. (It takes
about 2 minutes.)
Press the [SRC] button.
Caution: PIN code is changed to 0000. Set the PIN code again at PIN
CODE EDIT/ PIN EDIT in the Menu.
If UPDATING is still displayed even after 4 minutes, please perform
following steps.
1. Ignition off.
2. Wait more than 20 seconds.
3. Ignition on.
4. Wait more than 90 seconds.
5. Check that the firmware has been updated.
Caution: PIN code is changed to 1234. Set the PIN code again at PIN
CODE EDIT/ PIN EDIT in the Menu.
Step4: Verify the Bluetooth Firmware Version
Verify that the Firmware Version has been updated successfully in the
Kenwood unit.
Refer to <Checking the Firmware Version> (page 1).
Your Kenwood unit now includes the necessary firmware version.
Troubleshooting Instructions
Passkey (PIN) Error
If you enter the wrong Passkey (PIN) or wait too long before entering the
Passkey (PIN), a communication error will be displayed.
Press the [OK] button on the Error Message, and then press the [Back]
button on the Bluetooth Software Update Tool screen.
For Windows Vista: If Add Bluetooth Device Wizard screen appears, press
[Cancel] to close the screen.
Repeat the procedures accordingly. (See <Entering the Passkey (PIN)>
section in page 2.)
Bluetooth Connection Error
If you already have 5 devices paired with Your Kenwood Audio Product,
you will not be able to connect via Bluetooth from your PC.
Please delete one of the devices from the Bluetooth Paired Devices list on
the Kenwood unit.
Phone Connection Failure
If you are unable to connect your phone to your Kenwood product
after the firmware update, delete the Kenwood unit in the Bluetooth
phone menu and redo the Pairing Process. (Refer to your cell-phone
manufacturers Instruction Manual.)
Connection Errors
If there are Bluetooth related applications (programs) running, connecting
your cell-phone via Bluetooth may be disabled. Shut down the
applications.