KENWOOD
KDC-248U
KDC-208U
KDC-MP248U
KDC-MP148U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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MODE
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CONTENTS
Safety
Safety 2
Preparation 3
Howtoattach/detach the faceplate
Howtoreset your
Howtoprepare
(RC-405)
Basic
operations 4
unit
the
remote controller
Getting started 6
Canceling
Setting
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations
the
display demonstration
the
demonstration
mode
Listening to the radio 7
Adjust
[SETTINGS]
mode
settings
Listening to a discI
USB
devicel iPod 8
Start playing a disc
Connecting a
Connecting
only)
Selecting Repeat
Selecting Random
Selecting
Selecting a folder/track/file
Direct Music Search using
controller
Functions
Alphabet Search and My Playlist for iPod
iPod control by Hand Mode
Adjust
USB
device
an
iPod
Play
Play
Scan
Play
(RC
-405)
otKDC-248U/
[SETTINGS]
KDC-MP248U
(KDC-248U/
mode
KDC-MP248U
the
remote
settings
with
iPod
Listening to the other
external components 12
Function settings 13
Troubleshooting 14
WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.
-
Importantto know
•
To
prevent a short circuit, never
leave any metallic objects (such
metal tools) inside the unit.
• Caution: Adjust
can hear sounds outside the
-
-
with
the volume
accident.
• Condensation: When the car
conditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
In
this
case,
remove the disc and wait for
the moisture
• This unit can only play the
-
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t)tOITAL AUDIO DIGITAL """010
• The illustrations in this manual
examples usedtoexplain more clearly
.
how
appears on
what
• A
accessory)
device.
•
You
with
The word "iPod" appearing in this manual
indicates the iPod
to
KCA-iP101
•
If
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase external components,
check with your Kenwood dealer
sure thatthey
your
• Detailed information and notes
playable audio files
manual on
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
Ij;@.il.m;r:l
the controls
the
appears on the actual equipment.
USB
connection cable,
is
can connectanApple iPod/iPhone
KDC-248U/
this
unit
with
(optional accessory).
you experience problems during
area.
the
...
the
volumesothat
car.
too
high may cause
is
to
evaporate.
CDs
with:
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AUQ~
ReWrilable
are
are
used. Therefore,
illustrations may differ from
CA-U1EX
required for connecting a
KDC-MP248U.
or
iPhone connected
a connection cable
work
with
your
model
are
stated inanonline
following site:
put
or
as
coins or
you
Driving
air-
(optional
,
to
about
an
what
USB
make
and in
the
Specifications 15
2
Preparation
Iii.
Howtoattach/detach
• Do not expose the faceplate
sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
avoid places with
possibility
Keep
•
detached.
• The faceplate
equipment
or jolts.
•
To
prevent deterioration,donot
terminalsofthe
your fingers.
of
the faceplate in its casing while
and
too
water splashing.
is
a precision piece
can
be damaged by shocks
unit
Howtoreset your
Ifthis unit failstooperate properly,
reset button.
The unit returns
settings when the reset
buttonispressed.
Reset
button
the
faceplate Ifthe effectiveness
to
direct
much dust or the
of
touch
and faceplate
with
unit
press
to
factory
the
the
of
the
remote
controller decreases, replace
the
CR2025B
'0:1
CALIFORNIA,
This perchlorate
to
the product sold ordistributed in
California
handling may apply,
hazardouswaste/perchlorate:'
Caution:
• Do
not
such
as
• Lithium battery.
Danger
incorrectly replaced. Replace only
same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall
exposed
fire or the like.
•
Keep
battery
original package until ready
of
used batteries promptly.Ifswallowed
contact physician immediately.
USA
ONLY
WARNING
USA
"Perchlorate Material-special
See
set the remote controlinhot places
on the dashboard.
of
explosionifthe
to
excessive heat such sunshine,
outofreachofchildren and in
applies only
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battery
to
use.
battery.
~It
..
is
with
the
not
be
Dispose
Howto prepare the remote
controller (RC-40S)
When you
first time, pull
o
0
O(Q)
use
the remote controller for the
out
the insulation sheet.
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~
3
Basic operations
Loading slot
Volume knob
Detaches
The following indicator lights
5T:
A stereo broadcastisreceived
IN: A disc
The illustration and
explanation in this manual are
KDC-MP248U
Refertothe
KDC
-248U/
3
the
faceplate
isinthe
(unless mentioned otherwise).
table
KDC
iPod
(ALL
ROM)
unit.
button
below
-MP248U
names used for
for
the
KDC-208U/
up
when
...
(FM).
of
KDC-248U/
difference:
KDC-MP148U
3
USB
Auxiliary
Ejects
Display
terminal """':;;'-----iifIlll
input
jack
window
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the
....
disc
"~"
..
-
--
.
•
•
·
•
·
·
·
·
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·
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-
5 (MEMO
Muting
To
use this feature, connect
accessory.
When a call comes in, "(ALL"appears.
• The audio system pauses.
To
continue
•
audio system resumes.
When a call ends,"(ALL'disappear.
• The audio system resumes.
MY
U5n
upon
(See
the
reception
"Installation Manual"on a separate volume.)
listentothe
5
the
MUTE
audio system during a call, press
4
of
a phone call
leadtoyourtelephone using acommercial telephone
(!J
5RC.
"(ALL'disappear and
the
When
you
press
or hold the following button(s)
•
Turns
•
Turns
on.
offif
...
pressed
and
held.
<!>
SRC
Volume knob
(turn)
Volume knob
(press)
----
BAND
6
(~II)
~/~
SRC
VOL
•
/T
ENT~II
--~-
*AM-/
#FM+
ENT~II
~/~
0
Selects
STANDBY),
•Ifthe
selectable
the available
ifthe poweristurned
sourceisready,
only
Adjusts the volume
Selects
items.
Confirms selection.
Enters
•
•
[FUNCTION]
Selects
Selects
unit
can
the
FM
the next/previous folder.
only select the next
Pauses/resumes
•
+
Searches
•
Selects
for radio station.
track/file.
• Fast-forwards/reverses
sources
(TUNER,
USBoriPod,
on.
playback
a/so
starts.
"iPod"
whenaniPodisconnected ora
level.
settings.
bands
(FM
1/ FM2/
FM3)orAM.
(Pressing
folders.)
playbackofadisci
tracksifpressed
USB
device/
and held.
CD,
or
"COIl
discisloaded.
BAND
on
iPod.
AUX,
is
the main
SCRL
iPod
DISP
AUD
An
EXIT
•
Changes
Scrolls
•
•
Enters
held whileinclock display
KDC-248UI
•
Selects
the display information.
the display information if
clock adjustment mode directly (page6)if
screen.
KDC-MP248U
"iPod"
only:
source.
• Switches the controlling terminal
for
iPod
KDC-208UI
Enters
KDC-MP148U
[AUDIO
playback if
CTRL]
pressed
only:
and
Selects
settings directly.
Attenuates the sound.
To
returntothe
•
Returns
Exit
•
Press
to the previous item.
from setting mode.
andhold~on
previous
the
level,
press
main unitwill
mode.
pressed
and
(HANDS
held. (page
Random
the
Play.
button
also
ON/
exit
held.
HANDS
11)
(page
again.
from
pressed
OFF)
9)
the
setting
and
5
Getting started
Canceling
the
display
demonstration
The
display demonstrationisalways
on
unless
When you turn on the power
reset
[CANCEL DEMO]
[VOLUME KNOB]
1
Press
[YES]isselectedasthe initial setup.
2
Press
[DEMO
• Ifno operationisdone for about
15
to select [NO]
appears and the display demonstration
starts.
Setting
you cancel
the unit), the display
the
volume knob.
the
volume knob againtoconfirm.
OFF]
seconds or ifyou turn the volume knob
the
demonstration mode
it.
(or
after
shows:
..
[PRESS]
appears.
in
step2,[DEMO MODE]
..
turned
you
Adjusting
1
Press
[FUNCTION] mode.
2 Turn the volume knob
[SETTINGS],
the
clock
the
volume knobtoenter
then
presstoenter.
3 Turn the volume knob
then presstoenter.
4 Turn the volume knob
[CLOCK
Clock hour
S Turn the volume knob
hour, then press
adjustment.
Clock minutes
6 Turn the volume knob
minute, then press
Press
hour
7 Hold
ADJ], then presstoenter.
flashes
~
/
~
and
minute adjustment.
~
to
finish the procedure.
on
to
enter minute
flashesonthe display.
to
to move between the
to
select
to
select
to
select
the display.
to
adjust the
to
adjust the
confirm.
[CLOCK],
1
Press
the volume knobtoenter
[FUNCTION].
2 Turn
3 Turn
4 Hold~to
PRESET
___
KEY
BUilTIN
the
volume knobtoselect
[DEMO MODE], then press
the
volume knobtoselect [ON] or
[OFF].
If [ON]
starts
20
BEEP
is
selected, display demonstration
if
no operationisdone for about
seconds.
TYPEl
NORM*:
MIX:
ON*/OFF:
AUX
ONl*:Outputs
as
source.
connected).
source
finish
the
the
Memorizes
Me.,r:norizes
Activates/deactivates
soundofthe
source.;ON2:
When
you
Turn
selection.
to
procedure.
one
station
one
station
for
connected
Outputs
turnonthe
the
volume
Initial settings before operations
1
Press~SRCtoenter [STANDBY] mode.
2
Press
the
volume knobtoenter
enter.
Co
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for
each
preset
each
preset
button
the
keypress
sound
from
power,
the
knob
clockwisetoreturntothe
tone.
external
the
connected
sound
[FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob
SET],
[INITIAL
4 Turn the volume knob
selection, then press
See
table below for selection.
S Hold
buttonineach
regardlessofthe
component
attenuates
~
band
through
external
(to
prevent
previous
component
then
to
finish the procedure.
(FM1/
FM2/
selected
the
band
car
speakers
whenIIAUX"isselectedasthe
noise
whennoexternal
volume
to
select
presstoenter.
to
make a
to
confirm.
FM3/
AM).;
(FMl/FM2/
whenIIAUX"isselected
component
level.;OFF:
DisablesIIAUX"
F~.~L~~_
is
in
CD
READ1*:
6
Automatically
sound
canbeheardifan
distinguishes
audio
between
file
.
__
audio
file
disc
and
discisplayed
--:.-.-:..-_-----------_.
.
music
CD.;2:
Forcestoplayasamusic
CD.
No
SWITCH
SP
F/W
PRE
SELECTIOFF*
UP
xX.xxIYES:
REAR*1SUB-W:
rearofthe
1
5/41
Starts
For
detailsonhowtoupdate
Selects
unit
(throughanexternal
6x
9/6/
upgrading
whether
OEM:
the
rear
Selects
firmware.;NO*:
the
firmware,
speakersora
amplifier).
the
speaker
Cancels
see:
subwoofer
size
for
(upgradingisnot
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
are
optimum
connectedtothe
performance.
activated).
line
out
terminalsonthe
Listening
Press
<!>
SRC
to
1
2
3
Press
Press
BAND repeatedlytoselect a band
~1~
select
Adjust [SETTINGS]
While listeningtothe radio
1
Press
the
volume knobtoenter [FUNCTION] mode.
the
the
table
~
volume
volume
below
to
finish
2 Turn
3 Turn
See
4 Hold
"TUNER."
to
search for a station.
mode
knobtoselect [SETTINGS], then presstoenter.
knobtomake aselection, then presstoconfirm.
for selection.
the
procedure.
to
...
the
Hold for
•
Press
settings
radio
about
brieflytorecall memorized station.
(FM1/FM2/ FM3/ AM).
2 secondstomemorize the current station.
Selects
the
tuning
mode
for
~
AUTOl*:Automatically
memory.;MANUAL:
AUTO
MEMORY
__
MONO
Using
FM+/AM-
~
1 - 6 : Selects preset station.
SET
1
~
~
the
YES:
Automatically
!
ON:
Improve
remote
(+)
controller
: Selects band.
: Selects station.
not
theFMreception
search
Manually
starts
memorizing6stations
activated).
(Selectable
(RC-40S)
'::Jlf~;$f'~.
I
~
buttons.
forastation.;AUT02:
search
forastation.
with
onlyif[NORM]isselected
(but
the
stereo
effect
Searchinthe
good
reception.;NO*:
maybelost).;
orderofthe
for
[PRESET
OFF*:
Cancels
stationsinthe
Cancels
(automatic
TYPE].)
(stereo
(page
effect
preset
6)
resumes).
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