Kenwood KDC-355U, KDC-155U, KDC-MP255U, KDC-X397, KDC-255U User Manual

KDC-X397 KDC-MP255U

KDC-355U KDC-MP155U

KDC-255U KMR-355U

KDC-155U

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-X397/ KDC-355U/ KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KDC-MP255U/ KDC-MP155U/ KMR-355U Serial number

US Residents Only

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Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com

© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

GET0847-001A (KW/K0)

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

2

BASICS

3

GETTING STARTED

4

RADIO

5

CD / USB / iPod

6

AUX

7

PANDORA®

(for

KDC-X397

/

KDC-355U

/

KDC-255U

/

8

/

)

KDC-155U

KMR-355U

SiriusXM™

8

(for

/

)

KDC-X397

/

KDC-355U

KMR-355U

AUDIO SETTINGS

10

DISPLAY SETTINGS

11

MORE INFORMATION

11

TROUBLESHOOTING

12

SPECIFICATIONS

13

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

14

How to read this manual

•Operations explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.

•[XX] indicates the selected items.

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

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 accident.

•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 driving safety.

•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 battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

This perchlorate WARNING applies only to the product sold or distributed in California USA “Perchlorate Material–special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

Maintenance

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

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, 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 silicon 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

	Display window
KDC-X397

Volume knob
(turn/press)	Loading slot

Detach	KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U
button	KDC-155U KMR-355U
	KDC-MP255U
	KDC-MP155U
To	Do this (on the faceplate)
Turn on the power	Press L SRC.
	• Press and hold to turn off the power.*1

Attach

Detach

How to reset

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

Remote control (RC-406)

(not supplied for KMR-355U )

Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

	Pull out the
* Not used.	insulation sheet
	when using for
	the first time.

How to replace the battery

Do this (on the remote control)

Press and hold SRC 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 SCRL DISP repeatedly.	( not available )
	information*2	• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

*1 For KMR-355U : The power will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off).

*2 For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : You can also select to turn off the display information by pressing SCRL DISP 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.

For KMR-355U , [DEMO OFF] is selected initially.

2Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

4 Press the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST]/ [CLOCK ADJ].

5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.

6Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.

Press 4 / ¢ to move between the hour and minute adjustment.

7Press and hold to exit. (or)

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

Then, perform steps 5 and 6 above to set the clock.

3Set the initial settings

1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY].

2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob.

5Press and hold to exit.

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

											Default: XX
	PRESET TYPE		NORMAL/ NORM: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/
			FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; MIX: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for each preset
			button regardless of the selected band or SiriusXM channel.
	KEY BEEP		ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
	PANDORA SRC		(Except for					/			)
					KDC-MP255U				KDC-MP155U
			ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 8)
	BUILT-IN AUX/		ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 7)
	BUILTIN AUX
	CD READ		1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play
			as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
	SWITCH PRE		(Except for			/				)
					KDC-X397		KDC-355U
			REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the
			line out 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.
	F/W UPDATE
		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/

4

RADIO

Search for a station

1 Press L SRC to select TUNER.

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

3 Press 4 / ¢ to 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)

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U )

1 Press *AM– / #FM+ to select a band.

2Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

“– – – • –” (for FM) or “– – – –” (for AM) appears on the display.

3 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 4 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for a frequency.

•To cancel, press .

•If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 3, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

4 Press and hold to exit.

								Default: XX
	SEEK MODE				Selects the tuning method for the 4 / ¢ buttons.
					AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ;
					MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
	AUTO				YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
	MEMORY				(Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) ( 4)
	MONO SET				ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
	For					/		:
				KDC-MP255U
							KDC-MP155U
		PTY SEARCH			Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press 4 / ¢ to start.
		TI			ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.
		CLOCK
			TIME SYNC		ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time. ;
					OFF: Cancels.

TUNER SET: Selectable only when the source is not TUNER.

TI	ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.

•[MONO SET]/ [PTY SEARCH]/ [TI] is selectable only when the source is FM.

•Available Program Type:

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

(spanish music), HIP HOP, 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)

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

•For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U: 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

CD	0: Eject disc
Label side

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

USB

USB input terminal

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

The source changes to USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone (except for KDC-MP155U )

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

The source changes to iPod and playback starts.

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

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

*1 You can still control play/pause, file selection, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

KDC-MP155U
		: Applicable
		— : Not applicable
To	Do this	CD	USB iPod
Pause or resume	Press 6 38 (or ENT 38 on RC-406).
playback
Select a track/file	Press 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).
Select a folder	Press 1 – / 2 + (or *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).	*2	—
Reverse/Fast-forward	Press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).
Select a track/file	1Press .
from a list	2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

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

•iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music

Control (KMC) file*4: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS,	*3
ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*5, GENRES, COMPOSERS*5).

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

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

•To cancel, press and hold .

		• To skip songs at a specific ratio, press 4 / ¢. ( 7)			—	*4	*3
Repeat play		Press 4	repeatedly.
		• Audio CD: TRACK/ TRAC REPEAT, REPEAT OFF					*3
		• MP3/WMA file: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER/ FOLD REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
		• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
Random play		Press 3	or repeatedly.
		• Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF					*3
		• MP3/WMA/iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDER/ FOLD RANDOM,
		RANDOM OFF
		Press and hold 3 or		to select “ALL RANDOM.”	*2		*3
*2 Only for MP3/WMA files.				*4 Only for files registered in the database created with
*3 Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.				KME Light/ KMC. ( 11)
				*5 Only for iPod.

6

CD / USB / iPod

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

(except for KMR-355U )

1 Press DIRECT.

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

3 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for music.

•To cancel, press .

•Not available if Random Play is selected.

•Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file. ( 11)

Select a song by name

(except for KDC-MP155U )

While listening to iPod...

1 Press .

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

3 Press again.

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

5Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry position.

You can enter up to three 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 ratio

While listening to iPod (except for KDC-MP155U ) or KME Light/ KMC file...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], 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%: Sets the skip ratio when searching for a song.

(Holding 4 / ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting made.)

5 Press and hold to exit.

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.

AUX

Preparation:

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

Start listening

1Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

Portable audio player

3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “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 AUX...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

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PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KMR-355U)	SiriusXM™	(for KDC-X397 /
		KDC-355U / KMR-355U)

Preparation:

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

• Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]. ( 4)

Start listening

1 Open the Pandora® application on your device.

2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.

About Pandora® internet radio

•Pandora® is only available in the US.

•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 internet radio application before selecting the PANDORA source.

	To	Do this	Preparation:
			1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle
	Pause or resume	Press 6 38 (or press
				Tuner (commercially available).
	playback	ENT 38 on RC-406).
							Antenna
	Thumbs up or	Press 1 / 2 .
	thumbs down	• If thumbs down is selected,
		the current track is skipped.		Expansion port on
				the rear panel

Skip a track		Press ¢.
Create a new	1	Press and hold the volume
station	2	knob.
		Turn 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.

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner

2Activate the subscription through www.siriusxm. com/activatenow or call 1-866-635-2349.

The Radio ID is required to activate the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.

The Radio ID is located on the label of the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and can also be shown

on the unit’s display window when you select “Channel 0” after SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is connected.

Save a station	Press and hold number
	button 3, 4 or 5 to store.
•	To select a stored station,
	press the same button (3, 4
	or 5).

Search for a registered station

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob (or press 5/∞ on RC-406).

[BY DATE]: According to the registered date.

[A-Z]: Alphabetical order.

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

3Press L SRC to select SIRIUS XM to start updating.

Start listening

1 Press L SRC to select SIRIUS XM.

2 Press repeatedly to select a band.

3 Press and hold .

4Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

If “ALL CHANNEL” is selected, all the available channels will be shown.

5Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob.

(or)

Press 4 / ¢ to search for a channel manually.

•Pressing and holding 4 / ¢ changes the channel rapidly.

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SiriusXM™

If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, a pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel.

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

•To select a stored channel of the current band: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6)

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U )

1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

2Press the number buttons to enter a channel number, then press 4 / ¢ (+) to start searching.

• To cancel, press or DIRECT.

Replay

Press G.

Replay starts from the live position (and “ ” lights up for KDC-X397 ).

During Replay...

•To pause or resume playback, press 6 38.

•To skip the current song backward/forward, press 4 / ¢.

•To rewind/fast-forward, press and hold 4 / ¢.

•To exit from Replay and go to live, press G.

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

4 Press and hold to exit.

Default: XX

SEEK MODE		Selects the tuning method for the 4 / ¢ buttons.
		CHANNEL: Manually search for a channel. ; PRESET: Search for a preset channel of
		the selected band.
CHANNEL LOCK/ CH LOCK		To unlock settings:
		1	Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2	Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry position.
		3	Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the current pass code.
			(Initial pass code is 0000.)
		4	Press the volume knob to confirm.
	CODE SET	1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2	Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry position.
		3	Repeat steps 1and 2to enter a new 4-digit pass code.
		4	Press the volume knob to confirm.
		5	Repeat steps 1to 4to reconfirm the pass code.
		• Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time.
	CHANNEL EDIT/CH EDIT *	1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
		2	Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then press the
			knob. “L” appears in front of the channel number.
		3	Press Gto exit.
	CHANNEL CLEAR/CH CLEAR *	YES: Clears all the locked channels. ; NO: Cancels.
	MATURE CH	ON: Turns on the Sirius XM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ; OFF: Turns off.
		• If [ON] is selected, your setting (CHANNEL EDIT/ CH EDIT) is temporary ignored.
SIGNAL LEVEL/ SIGNAL LVL		NO SIGNAL/ WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current received signal.
BUFFER USAGE/ BUF USAGE		0% — 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.

* Displayed only when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF].

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AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

Default: XX

	SUB-W LEVEL			–15 to +15 (0):			Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
	BASS LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0):
							Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before
	MID LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0):
							making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
	TRE LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0):
	EQ PRO (for				)
			KDC-X397
		BASS ADJUST		BASS CTR FRQ			60/ 80/ 100/ 200: Selects the center frequency.
				BASS LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
				BASS Q FACTOR			1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
				BASS EXTEND			ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF: Cancels.
		MID ADJUST		MID CTR FRQ			0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency.
				MID LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
				MID Q FACTOR			0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.
		TRE ADJUST		TRE CTR FRQ			10.0K/ 12.5K/ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center
							frequency.
				TRE LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
	PRESET EQ			NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects
				a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the
				customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
	BASS BOOST			B.BOOST LV1/ B.BOOST LV2/ B.BOOST LV3: Selects your preferred bass boost
				level. ; OFF: Cancels.

LOUDNESS		LOUDNESS LV1/ LOUD LV1/ LOUDNESS LV2/ LOUD LV2: Selects your
		preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-balanced sound at
		a low volume level. ; OFF: Cancels.
BALANCE		L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER		R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUBWOOFER		ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.
SET/ SUB-W SET
DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET
	HPF	For		/		:
			KDC-X397		KDC-355U
		THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/
		150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are
		sent to the speakers.
	LPF SUBWOOFER/	THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/
	LPF SUB-W	160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are
		sent to the subwoofer.
	SUB-W PHASE	REVERSE/ REV (180°)/ NORMAL/ NORM (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]/ [LPF SUB-W].)
	SUPREME SET	ON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components
		that are lost in MP3/WMA audio compression. ; OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only
		when playing back an MP3/WMA disc or a USB device, except iPhone/iPod.)
	VOLUME OFFSET/	–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume
	VOL OFFSET	adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you
	(Default: 0)	want to adjust.)

For KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U:

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

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

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

Default: XX

DISP & KEY (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-MP255U)

COLOR SELECT/ VARIABLE SCAN/ VARI SCAN/ COLOR 01 — COLOR 24/ USER: Selects

		COLOR SEL		your preferred key 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].
				1 Press and hold the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment.
				2 Press 4 / ¢ to select the color (R/ G/ B) to adjust.
				3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the level (0 — 9), then press the knob.
		DISP DIMMER		ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels.
		TEXT SCROLL		AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically,
				or scroll only once. ; OFF: Cancels.
		KEY DIMMER		DIMMER LV1: Dims the key illumination. ; DIMMER LV2: Dims the key
				illumination darker than DIMMER LV1. ; DIMMER OFF: Cancels.
	DISPLAY (for				/		/		)
			KDC-155U			KDC-MP155U
								KMR-355U
		DISP DIMMER		ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels.
		TEXT SCROLL		AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically,
				or scroll only once. ; OFF: Cancels.

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 site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

Playable files

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

•Playable disc media: CD-R/RW/ROM

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

•Playable USB device file system: FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with

the standards listed above, playback maybe 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 files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader.

•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 iPod/iPhone

Made for

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

-iPod classic

-iPod with video

-iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)

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

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

•If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first.

In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display the correct title, etc.

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

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 use an audio file with database information added using the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” or “KENWOOD Music Control,” you can search for a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom				Remedy
Sound cannot be heard.			•	Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
			•	Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and no				Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are
operations can be done.				insulated properly, then reset 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)
For		:		Make sure [OFF] is selected for [DEMO MODE]. ( 4)
	KMR-355U
The Auto Power Off function
(that turns the power off after
20 minutes when in standby
mode) does not work.
• Radio reception is poor.			•	Connect the antenna firmly.
• Static noise while listening to			•	Pull the antenna out all the way.
the radio.
“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.
“PLS EJECT” appears.				Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your
				nearest service center.
Disc cannot be ejected.				Press and hold 0to 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.
“NO MUSIC” appears.				Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files.
“NA DEVICE” appears.				Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.
“USB ERROR” appears.			•	Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again.
			•	Try to connect another USB device.

Symptom			Remedy
“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			Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
have intended them to play.
“READING” keeps flashing.			Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
Elapsed playing time is not correct.			This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
The number of songs contained in			Podcast files are not counted on this unit as this unit does
the “SONGS” category of this unit			not support the playback of podcast files.
is different from the iPod/iPhone.
Correct characters are not			This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a
displayed (e.g. album name).			limited number of symbols.
	• “ADD ERROR”/ “ADD ERR”		New station creation is unsuccessful.
	• “SEARCH ERROR”/ “SEARCH ERR”
	“CHECK DEVICE”/ “CHK DEVICE”		Check the Pandora® application on your device.
Pandora®	“NO SKIPS”		The skip limit has been reached.
	“NO STATIONS”		No station is found.
	“STATION LIMIT”/		The number of registered stations has reached it’s limit.
	“STATION LIM”		Retry after deleting an unnecessary station on your device.
	“UPGRADE APP”		Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
			Pandora® application on your device.
	“CH LOCKED”		The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code
			to unlock. ( 9)
	“CHAN UNSUB”		The selected channel is unsubscribed. Call 1-866-635-2349
			to subscribe.
	“CHAN UNAVAIL”		The selected channel is unavailable.
SiriusXM™	“CHECK ANTENNA”/		Check the antenna and its connection are in good condition.
	“CHK ANTENNA”
	“CHECK TUNER”		Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is connected
			to the unit.
	“NO SIGNAL”		Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle.
	“SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED – ENTER		Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to
	TO CONTINUE.” / “SUBSCRIPTN		continue.
	UPDATED – ENTER TO CONTINUE.”
	“WRONG CODE”		Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. ( 9)

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SPECIFICATIONS

FM

Frequency Range

For

/

/

/

KDC-X397

KDC-355U

KDC-255U

/

:

KDC-155U

KMR-355U

87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space)

For

/

:

KDC-MP255U

KDC-MP155U

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space)

Tuner

Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB)

11.2 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity

19.2 dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω)

(DIN S/N = 46 dB)

Frequency Response (±3 dB)

30 Hz to 15 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO)

63 dB

Stereo Separation (1 kHz)

40 dB

AM

Frequency Range

530 kHz to 1 700 kHz (10 kHz space)

Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)

31 dBμ (36 μV)

Laser Diode

GaAIAs

Digital Filter (D/A)

8 times over sampling

D/A Converter

24 Bit

Spindle Speed

500 rpm to 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter

Below measurable limit

player

Frequency Response (±1 dB)

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)

0.01 %

CD

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz)

For

: 110 dB

KDC-X397

For

KDC-355U

/

KDC-255U

/

KDC-155U

/

/

KDC-MP255U

/

KDC-MP155U

: 105 dB

KMR-355U

Dynamic Range

90 dB

MP3 Decode

Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3

WMA Decode

Compliant with Windows Media Audio

USB Standard

USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed)

USB

Maximum Supply Current

DC 5 V

1 A

File System

FAT16/ 32

MP3 Decode

Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3

WMA Decode

Compliant with Windows Media Audio

Maximum Output Power

50 W × 4

Full Bandwidth Power

22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD)

Speaker Impedance

4 Ω to 8 Ω

Tone Action

Bass

100 Hz ±8 dB

Audio

Middle

1 kHz ±8 dB

Treble

12.5 kHz ±8 dB

Preout Level / Load (CD)

For

: 4 000 mV/10 kΩ

KDC-X397

For

/

/

/

KDC-355U

KDC-255U

KDC-155U

/

KDC-MP255U

/

KDC-MP155U

: 2 500 mV/10 kΩ

KMR-355U

Preout Impedance

≤ 600 Ω

Auxiliary

Frequency Response (±3 dB)

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Input Maximum Voltage

1 200 mV

Input Impedance

10 kΩ

Operating Voltage

14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowable)

General

Maximum Current Consumption

10 A

Installation Size (W × H × D)

182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm

(7-3/16" × 2-1/8" × 6-5/16")

Weight

2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)

Subject to change without notice.

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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 the · wires of speaker to the car chassis, Ground wire (black), or in parallel.

•Mount the unit with the angle of 30º or less.

•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 the · terminal 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 the · terminal of the car battery.

5 Reset the unit. ( 3)

Installating the unit (in-dash mounting)

Do the required wiring. ( 15)

Make sure the direction of the trim plate. The shape of the hooks

on the top side is as illustrated.

Dashboard of your car

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

When installing without the mounting sleeve

1Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.

2Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the supplied screws.

How to remove the unit

1 Detach the faceplate.

2Fit 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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