Kenwood KDC-258U, KDC-158U, KDC-118U Operation Manual

KDC-258U KDC-MP258U KDC-158U KDC-MP158U KDC-118U

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space

provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.

Model KDC-258U/ KDC-158U/ KDC-118U/ KDC-MP258U/ KDC-MP158U Serial number

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GET0960-001B (KN)

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE					2
BASICS					3
GETTING STARTED					4
RADIO					5
CD / USB / iPod					6
AUX					8
Pandora®					8
(for		/		)
	KDC-258U		KDC-158U
iHeartRadio®					9
(for		/		)
	KDC-258U		KDC-158U
AUDIO SETTINGS					10
DISPLAY SETTINGS					11
MORE INFORMATION					11
TROUBLESHOOTING					12
INSTALLATION /
CONNECTION					14
SPECIFICATIONS					i and ii

(at the end of the book)

How to read this manual

•Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.

•[XX] indicates the selected items.

•(XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.

BEFORE USE

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

•Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.

•Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

•Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder safe driving.

•Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.

•Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit.

•If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RC-406):

•Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

•The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

•The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

•Keep the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

•Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

•Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

•Do not use any accessories for the disc.

•Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

•Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

•When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

•Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

2

BASICS

Faceplate			Attach		Remote control (RC-406)
Volume knob					Remote sensor (Do
					not expose to bright
(turn/press)		Loading slot Display window
					sunlight.)
			Detach
					* Not used.
			How to reset		Pull out the insulation sheet
Detach					when using for the first time.
					How to replace the battery
button	KDC-118U KDC-MP158U
		KDC-MP258U	Your preset adjustments
			will also be erased.
To		Do this (on the faceplate)		Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power		Press L SRC.		Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
		• Press and hold to turn off the power.		( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )
Adjust the volume		Turn the volume knob.		Press VOL	or VOL .
				Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.
				• Press again to cancel.
Select a source		Press L SRC repeatedly.		Press SRC repeatedly.
Change the display		Press DISP SCRL repeatedly.		( not available )
information*		• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

* For KDC-MP258U / KDC-MP158U : You can also select to turn off the display information by pressing DISP SCRL repeatedly.

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GETTING STARTED

1Cancel the demonstration

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO”“PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”

1Press the volume knob.

[YES] is selected for the initial setup.

2Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

2Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.

DayHourMinute

5Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.

6Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.

7 Press and hold to exit.

(or)

1 Press and hold DISP SCRL to enter clock adjustment mode directly while in clock display screen.

2 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.

DayHourMinute

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

3Set the initial settings

1	Press		SRC to enter STANDBY.
2	Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

4 Press and hold				to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press								.
								Default: XX
AUDIO CONTROL
SWITCH			REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out
PREOUT			terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT			OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches,
			6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.
DISPLAY
EASY MENU			(For		/		)
				KDC-258U
						KDC-MP258U
			ON: Both display and button illumination change to white color when entering [FUNCTION]. ;
			OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as [COLOR SELECT] color. ( 11)
TUNER SETTING
PRESET TYPE			NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;
			MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of the selected band.
SYSTEM
KEY BEEP			ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
SOURCE SELECT
	PANDORA SRC		ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (					8)
	IHEART SRC		ON: Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 9)
	BUILT-IN AUX		ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 8)
CD READ			1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as an
			music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
F/W UPDATE
	UPDATE SYSTEM
		F/W UP xx.xx	YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
			For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

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RADIO

Search for a station

1 Press L SRC to select TUNER.

2PressBAND repeatedly (or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM.

3Press/(or press/(+) on RC-406) to search for a station.

•To change the searching method for/: Press

SEEK repeatedly.

AUTO1: Automatically search for a station. AUTO2: Automatically search for a preset station. MANUAL: Manually search for a station.

•To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

•To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on RC-406).

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.

3 Press ENTto search for a station.

•To cancel, press or DIRECT.

•If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

3 Press and hold						to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press								.
										Default: XX
TUNER SETTING
AUTO MEMORY			YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
			(Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (						4)
MONO SET			ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
For				/			:
		KDC-MP258U			KDC-MP158U
	TI		ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.
	PTY SEARCH		Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press						/	to start.
	CLOCK
	TIME SYNC		ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time. ;
			OFF: Cancels.

•[MONO SET]/ [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is FM1/ FM2/ FM3.

•Available Program Type:

SPEECH: NEWS, INFORM (information), SPORTS, TALK, LANGUAGE, REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY (personality), PUBLIC, COLLEGE, HABL ESP (spanish talk), WEATHER

MUSIC: ROCK, CLS ROCK (classic rock), ADLT HIT (adult hits), SOFT RCK (softrock), TOP 40,

COUNTRY, OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA (nostalgia), JAZZ, CLASSICL (classical), R & B (rhythm and blues), SOFT R&B (soft rhythm and blues), REL MUSC (religious music), MUSC ESP (spanish music), HIP HOP

The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.

•If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information or alarm, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic information or alarm function is turned on.

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CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes automatically and playback starts.

CD

: Eject disc			Label side

USB

USB input terminal

CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory)

iPod/iPhone (except for KDC-118U /

KDC-MP158U )

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

Press and hold iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.

MODE ON: From the iPod*1. MODE OFF: From the unit.

KDC-118UKDC-MP158U

To	Do this
Pause or resume	Press 6	(or press ENT				on RC-406).
playback
Select a track/file	Press	/	(or press		/	(+) on RC-406).
Select a folder *2	Press /	(or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).
Reverse/	Press and hold		/	(or press and hold			/	(+) on RC-406).
Fast-forward
Repeat play *3	Press 4	repeatedly.

•Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

•MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

•KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file (11): FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Random play *3

Press 3 or repeatedly.

•Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

•MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

Press and hold 3orto select “ALL RANDOM”. *4

*1 You can still play/pause, file search, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit. *2 Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.

*3 For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. *4 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.

If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit (while listening to TuneIn, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo), the unit will output the sound from these apps.

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CD / USB / iPod

Select a track/file from a list

For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. (6)

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

•MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired folder, then a file.

•iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*, GENRES, COMPOSERS*).

*Only for iPod.

•To return to the root folder (or first file), press number button 5.

•To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

•To cancel, press and hold .

If you have many files....

You can search through them quickly (on step 2 above) at a preset skip search ratio by pressing/.

•See also “Set the skip search ratio.”

•Pressing and holding/skip songs at the maximum ratio (10%) regardless of the setting made.

•For USB: Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/ KMC.

•Not applicable for audio CD.

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

1 Press DIRECT.

2Press the number buttons to enter a track/ file number.

3 Press ENTto search for music.

•To cancel, press .

•Not available if Random Play is selected.

•Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file.

Select a song by name

While listening to iPod...

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.

4Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for.

5Press/to move to the entry position.

You can enter up to 3 characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start searching.

7Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

Repeat step 7 until the desired item is selected.

•To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to 9, enter only “*”.

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

•To return to the top menu, press number button 5.

•To cancel, press and hold .

Set the skip search ratio

While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

0.5% (default)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Skip search ratio over the total files.

5 Press and hold to exit.

Change the USB drive

When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you can select its internal memory or external memory (such as an SD card) to playback the stored songs. You can also select the desired drive to playback when a multiple drives device is connected.

Press number button 5 repeatedly to select the desired drive.

(or)

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [MUSIC DRIVE], then press the knob.

4Press the volume knob to select

[DRIVE CHANGE].

The next drive is selected automatically.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the following drives. Selectable items: [DRIVE 1] to [DRIVE 5]

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AUX

Preparation:

Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (4)

Start listening

1Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

Portable audio 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with player

“L” shaped connector (commercially available)

2 Press SRC to select AUX.

3Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Set the AUX name

While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

AUX (default)/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV

5 Press and hold to exit.

Pandora® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U )

Preparation:

Install the latest version of the Pandora application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.

• Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]. (4)

Start listening

1Open the Pandora application on your device.

2Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.

To	Do this
Pause or resume	Press 6		(or press ENT
playback	on RC-406).
Thumbs up or	Press	/	.
thumbs down	• If thumbs down is selected, the
	current track is skipped.
Skip a track	Press	(or press		(+) on
	RC-406).
Create a new	1 Press and hold the volume
station	knob.

2Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then press the knob.

A new station is created based on the current song or artist.

Save a station		Press and hold one of the
		number buttons (1 to 5) to
		store.
	•	To select a stored station, press
		one of the number buttons
		(1 to 5).
Search for a	1	Press	.
registered	2	Turn the volume knob to
station		make a selection, then press
		the knob (or press / on
		RC-406).

[BY DATE]: According to the registered date.

[A-Z]: Alphabetical order.

3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.

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iHeartRadio® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U )

Preparation:

Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio.

• Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC]. (4)

Start listening

1Open the iHeart Link application on your device.

2Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

3Press L SRC to select IHEARTRADIO.

Broadcast starts automatically.

To	Do this
Pause or	Press 6		(or press ENT
resume	on RC-406).
playback
Thumbs up or	Press	/	.
thumbs down	• If thumbs down is selected,
for custom	the current track is skipped.
station
Skip a track for	Press	(or press		(+) on
custom station	RC-406).
Create a new/	Press 1.
custom station
Add to favorite	Press 2.
stations for live
station
Scan for live	Press 5.
station

Search for a station

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.

When a city list appears, you can skip cities in alphabetical order.

(or using RC-406)

Press / to search for a station.

• To cancel, press and hold .

Skip cities by alphabetical order

While a city list appears during search...

1Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.

2Turn the volume knob or press / to select the character to be searched for.

3Press / to move to the previous/next page.

4 Press the volume knob to start searching.

• To cancel, press and hold .

Delete a station

While listening to IHEARTRADIO...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [STATION DEL], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to select [LIVE] or [CUSTOM], then press the knob.

5Turn the volume knob to select the desired station to delete, then press the knob.

6Turn the volume knob to select [YES], then press the knob.

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

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AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.

4 Press and hold to exit.

		(or using RC-406)
1
	Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL].
2	Press / to make a selection, then press ENT .

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

			Default: XX
	SUB-W LEVEL	–15 to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
	BASS LEVEL	–8 to +8 (+6):	Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before
	MID LEVEL	–8 to +8 (+5): making an adjustment, select the source you want
			to adjust.)
	TRE LEVEL	–8 to +8 (0):
	PRESET EQ	DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ NATURAL/
		USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select
		[USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
		[DRIVE EQ] is a preset equalizer that reduces noise from the road.
	BASS BOOST	LV1/ LV2/ LV3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
	LOUDNESS	LV1/ LV2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to
		produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ; OFF: Cancels.
	SUBWOOFER SET	ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.
	LPF SUBWOOFER	THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/
		160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz
		are sent to the subwoofer.

SUB-W PHASE	REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer
	output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
	(Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for
	[LPF SUBWOOFER].)
FADER	R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
BALANCE	L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
VOLUME OFFSET	–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume
(Default: 0)	adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source
	you want to adjust.)
SOUND RECNSTR	ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency
(Sound	components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost
reconstruction)	in audio data compression. ; OFF: Cancels.

•[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [SUBWOOFER SET]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PREOUT] is set to [SUB-W]. (4)

•[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. (15)

When a call comes in, “CALL” appears. (The audio system pauses.)

•To continue listening to the audio system during a call, press SRC. “CALL” disappears and the audio system resumes.

When the call ends, “CALL” disappears. (The audio system resumes.)

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.

4 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

	Default: XX
COLOR	VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01 — COLOR 24/
SELECT*	USER: Selects your preferred button
	illumination color.

You can create your own color (when

[COLOR 01] — [COLOR 24] or [USER] is selected). The color you have created can be selected when you select [USER].

1Press and hold the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment.

2Press/to select the color (R/ G/ B) to adjust.

3Turn the volume knob to adjust the level (0 — 9), then press the knob.

DIMMER	ON: Dims the display illumination (and button
	illumination*). ; OFF: Illuminates according to
	the [BRIGHTNESS] settings.
BRIGHTNESS	LVL 0 — LVL 31: Selects your preferred
	brightness level for display illumination (and
	button illumination*).
TEXT SCROLL	AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the
	display information automatically, or scroll
	only once. ; OFF: Cancels.

* For KDC-258U / KDC-MP258U .

MORE INFORMATION

General

•This unit can only play the following CDs:

•Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

Playable files

•Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

•Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM

•Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name.

•Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

Unplayable discs

•Discs that are not round.

•Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.

•Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.

•8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.

About USB devices

•This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

•Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.

•This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.

About KENWOOD Music Editor Light

and KENWOOD Music Control

•This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music Editor Light and Android™ application KENWOOD Music Control.

•When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or KENWOOD Music Control, you can search for audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.

•KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are available on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

About iPod/iPhone

Made for

-iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)

-iPod classic

-iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)

-iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5

•For the latest compatible list and software versions of iPhone/iPod, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod

•To connect devices featuring Lightning connector, both KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) and Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) are required.

Do not leave the Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter inside the car to prevent damages caused by the hot temperature.

•You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “” is displayed on iPod.

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MORE INFORMATION

About Pandora

•Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

•Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

•Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.

•For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at [e-mail].

•If the version of the OS of the connected iPhone is earlier than 4.0, start the Pandora application before selecting the PANDORA source.

About iHeartRadio

•iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

•Some iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom		Remedy
Sound cannot be heard.	•	Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
	• Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and no operations		Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then reset
can be done.		the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.
• Sound cannot be heard.		Clean the connectors. ( 2)
• The unit does not turn on.
• Information shown on the display is
incorrect.
The unit does not work at all.		Reset the unit. (	3)
• Radio reception is poor.	•	Connect the antenna firmly.
• Static noise while listening to the radio.	•	Pull the antenna out all the way.
“NA FILE” appears.		Make sure the disc contains supported audio files. ( 11)
“NO DISC” appears.		Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
“TOC ERROR” appears.		Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.
“PLEASE EJECT” appears.		Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.
Disc cannot be ejected.		Press and hold	to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when it is
		ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit. ( 3)
“READ ERROR” appears.		Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this does not solve the
		problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device.
“NO DEVICE” appears.		Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.
“COPY PRO” appears.		A copy-protected file is played.
“NA DEVICE” appears.		Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.
“NO MUSIC” appears.		Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files.
“iPod ERROR” appears.	•	Reconnect the iPod.
	•	Reset the iPod.
Noise is generated.		Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks do not play back as you intended		Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
them to play.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

	Symptom		Remedy
	“READING” keeps flashing.		Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
	Elapsed playing time is not		This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
	correct.
	Correct characters are not		This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and
	displayed (e.g. album name).		a limited number of symbols.
		“ADD ERROR”	New station creation is unsuccessful.
		“SEARCH ERROR”
		“CHECK DEVICE”	Check the Pandora application on your device.
		“NO SKIPS”	The skip limit has been reached.
		“NO STATIONS”	No stations are found.
	Pandora	“STATION LIMIT”	The number of registered stations has reached its limit.
			Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.
		“UPGRADE APP”	Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
			Pandora application on your device.
		“CONNECT ERROR”	Communication is unstable.
		“RATING ERROR”	Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.
		“LICENSE ERROR”	You try to access from a country which Pandora is not
			deliverable.
		Station cannot be	If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in
		selected.	the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become
	iHeartRadio		unavailable.
		“CANNOT CREATE”	Custom station name creation is unsuccessful.
		“CANNOT SAVE”	Addition to the favorite category failed.
		“DISCONNECTED”	Check the connection to the device.
		“NO SKIPS”	The skip limit has been reached. Retry later.
		“NO STATIONS”	No stations are found.

Symptom		Remedy
	“NOT CONNECTED”	Link to the application is impossible.
	“IHEARTLINK UP”	Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
		iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device.
	“PLEASE LOGIN”	You haven’t log in. Log in again.
iHeartRadio	“STATION NOT	No station is selected.
	“STATION NOT	Broadcast from the station is over.
	AVAILABLE”
	SELECTED”
	“STREAM ERROR”	Broadcast data is interrupted.
	“THUMB FAILED”	Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed.
	“TIMED OUT”	The request has resulted in time-out.

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Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.

Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available).

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

Warning

•The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.

•Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.

•Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.

•Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.

•Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Caution

•For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.

•Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.

•Do not connect thewires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or connect them in parallel.

•Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.

•If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.

•After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

•If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Basic procedure

1Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect theterminal of the car battery.

2Connect the wires properly.

See Wiring connection. (15)

3Install the unit to your car.

See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).

4 Connect theterminal of the car battery.

5 Reset the unit. (3)

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting.

Do the required wiring.

(15)

Dashboard of your car

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place.

When installing without the mounting sleeve 1

2

Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit.

How to remove the unit 1 Detach the faceplate.

2 Fit the catch pin on the extraction keys into the holes on both sides of the trim plate, then pull it out.

3 Insert the extraction keys deeply into the slots on each side, then follow the arrows as shown on the right.

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