Kenwood KDC-3757URM, KDC-3657UGM, KDC-U4556, KDC-U3556 Manual

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KDC-U4556

KDC-U3556

KDC-3757URM

KDC-3657UGM

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or

iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible

for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

• Android is trademark of Google Inc.

CONTENTS 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.

BEFORE USE 2

BASICS 3

GETTING STARTED 4

RADIO 5

CD / USB / iPod 6

AUX 8

DISPLAY SETTINGS 8

AUDIO SETTINGS 9

MORE INFORMATION 10

TROUBLESHOOTING 10

SPECIFICATIONS 11

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 12

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.

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)

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U4556

KDC

U3556

KDC

3657UGM

KDC

3757URM

BASICS

To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)

Turn on the power Press L SRC.

• Press and hold to turn off the power.

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

information

Press SCRL DISP repeatedly.

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

( not available )

Faceplate

How to reset

Attach

Detach

Remote control (RC-406)

(supplied for

KDC

U4556

KDC

U3556

)

KDC

3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

can also be remotely

controlled with an optionally purchased remote control.

Volume knob

(turn/press) Loading slot

Detach

button

Display window

ENGLISH |

Pull out the

insulation sheet

when using for

the first time.

Your preset adjustments

will also be erased.

How to replace the battery

* Not used.

Remote sensor (Do not expose

to bright sunlight.)

GETTING STARTED

Cancel the demonstration

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display

shows: “CANCEL DEMO” \ “PRESS” \ “VOLUME KNOB”

1 Press the volume knob.

[YES]

is selected for the initial setup.

2 Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

Set 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 ADJ]

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

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

Press 4

¢ to move between the hour and minute adjustment.

7 Press 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.

Set 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.

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

the knob.

5 Press and hold to exit.

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

Default:

PRESET TYPE NORM: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/

FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button

regardless of the selected band.

KEY BEEP

ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.

TDF ALARM

ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ;

OFF: Deactivates.

RUSSIAN SET

ON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in

Russian (if applicable). ; OFF: Cancels.

P-OFF WAIT

Applicable only when the demonstration mode is turned off.

Sets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode)

to save the battery.

––– : Cancels ; 20M: 20 minutes ; 40M: 40 minutes ; 60M: 60 minutes

BUILTIN AUX

ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (

➜

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

U4556

)

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/

•

[TDF ALARM]

is selectable only for

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U4556

KDC

U3556

•

[RUSSIAN SET]

and

[P-OFF WAIT]

is selectable only for

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3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

ENGLISH |

RADIO

Search for a station

1 Press L SRC to select TUNER.

2 Press repeatedly (or press

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select FM1/

FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2.

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)

Change the frequency steps (for

KDC

U4556

KDC

U3556

)

You can change the frequency step of:

FM: 50 kHz to 200 kHz

MW: 9 kHz to 10 kHz

1 Press and hold L SRC to turn off the power.

2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5, press L SRC.

Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears.

• To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure.

• When the frequency step is changed, the previously stored stations in the

memory are deleted.

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

1 Press

AM– / #FM+ to select a band.

2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

“– – – • –” (for FM), “– – – –” (for MW/ LW/ SW1) or “– – – – –” (for SW2) 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.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below and on page 6),

then press the knob.

4 Press and hold to exit.

Default:

LOCAL SEEK

ON: Searches only stations with good reception. (For

KDC

U4556

KDC

U3556

: MW/

SW1/ SW2 stations only ; For

KDC

3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

: FM stations only.) ;

OFF: Cancels.

SEEK MODE

Selects the tuning method for the

buttons.

AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ;

MANUAL: Manually search for a station.

AUTO

MEMORY

YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.

(Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (

➜

MONO SET

Selectable only when the source is FM.

ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.

CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

USB

The source changes to USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone (for

KDC

U4556

)

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

MODE OFF:

From the unit.

You can still control play/pause, file selection,

fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

Label side

: Eject disc

USB input terminal

CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA)

(optional accessory)

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

Default:

For

KDC

3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

Selectable only when the source is FM

PTY SEARCH Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language (ENGLISH/

FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press the knob.

Selects the available Program Type (see the following), then, press

to start.

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

NEWS SET

00M – 90M: Sets the time for receiving the next news bulletin. ; OFF: Cancels.

AF SET

ON: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same program in the same Radio Data System

network with better reception when the current reception is poor. ; OFF: Cancels.

REGIONAL

ON: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; OFF: Cancels.

ATP SEEK

ON: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic information’s reception is poor. ;

OFF: Cancels.

CLOCK

TIME SYNC

ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Data System station time. ; OFF: Cancels.

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

TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK: (For details, refer to the table above.)

• Available Program Type:

SPEECH

NEWS

AFFAIRS

INFO

(information),

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

CULTURE

SCIENCE

VARIED

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL

RELIGION

PHONE IN

TRAVEL

LEISURE

DOCUMENT

MUSIC

POP M

(music),

ROCK M

(music),

EASY M

(music),

LIGHT M

(music),

CLASSICS

OTHER M

(music),

JAZZ

COUNTRY

NATION M

(music),

OLDIES

FOLK M

(music)

The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under

[SPEECH]

[MUSIC]

if selected.

• For

KDC

3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

: If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, alarm

or news bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic

information, alarm or news bulletin function is turned on.

RADIO

ENGLISH |

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

1 Press DIRECT.

2 Press 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.

(

➜

10)

Select a song by name (for

KDC

U4556

)

While listening to iPod...

1 Press .

2 Turn the volume knob to select a

category, then press the knob.

3 Press again.

4 Turn the volume knob to select the

character to be searched for.

5 Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry

position.

You can enter up to three characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start

searching.

7 Turn 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 .

: Applicable

— : Not applicable

KDC

U4556

To Do this CD USB iPod

Pause or resume

playback

Press 6 38 (or ENT 38 on RC-406).

Select a track/file Press 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).

Select a folder

Press 1 – / 2 + (or

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).

—

Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).

Select a track/file

from a list

1 Press .

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

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

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

Control (KMC) file

: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,

ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS

, GENRES, COMPOSERS

• 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 / ¢.

(

➜

—

Repeat play Press 4

repeatedly.

• Audio CD: TRAC REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

• AAC/MP3/WMA file: FILE REPEAT, FOLD REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Random play Press 3

repeatedly.

• Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

• AAC/MP3/WMA/iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDER/ FOLD RANDOM,

RANDOM OFF

Press and hold 3

to select “ALL RANDOM.”

Only for AAC/MP3/WMA files.

Applicable only when

[MODE OFF]

is selected.

Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/

KMC.

(

➜

10)

Only for iPod.

CD / USB / iPod

DISPLAY SETTINGS

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 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:

DISPLAY

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.

AUX

Preparation:

Select

[ON]

for

[BUILTIN AUX]

. (➜

)

Start listening

1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially

available).

2 Press SRC to select AUX.

3 Turn on the portable audio player and start

playback.

Set the AUX name

While listening to AUX...

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

[AUX NAME]

, then

press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then

press the knob.

AUX

(default)/

DVD

PORTABLE

GAME

VIDEO

5 Press and hold to exit.

Auxiliary input jack

Portable audio

player

3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped

connector (commercially available)

Set the skip ratio

While listening to iPod (for

KDC

U4556

) or KME

Light/ KMC file...

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

[SKIP SEARCH]

then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then

press the knob.

0.5%

(default)/

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.

(

➜

13, 14)

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.

CD / USB / iPod

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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 CTRL]

, then press the knob.

3 Turn 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: For

KDC

U4556

KDC

U3556

KDC

3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

For

KDC

U4556

KDC

U3556

For

KDC

3757URM

KDC

3657UGM

SUB-W LEVEL –15 to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

BASS LEVEL

–8 to +8 (+8

Adjusts the level to memorize for each source.

(Before making an adjustment, select the source you

want to adjust.)

MID LEVEL

–8 to +8 (+2

TRE LEVEL

–8 to +8 (+3

EQ PRO

BASS ADJUST BASS C FRQ

60/ 80/ 100/ 200: Selects the center frequency.

BASS LEVEL

–8 to +8

(+8*

/ 0*

)

: Adjusts the level.

BASS Q FCTR

1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.

BASS EXTEND

: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF

: Cancels.

MID ADJUST MID C FRQ

0.5K/ 1.0K

/ 1.5K/ 2.5K

: Selects the center

frequency.

MID LEVEL

–8 to +8 (+2

): Adjusts the level.

MID Q FCTR

0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.

TRE ADJUST TRE C FRQ

10.0K/ 12.5K/ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center

frequency.

TRE LEVEL

–8 to +8 (+3

): 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

LOUD LV1

/ 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.

SUB-W SET ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.

DETAIL SET

HPF

For

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U4556

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 SUB-W 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 REV (180°)/ 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 SUB-W].)

SUPREME SET ON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency

components that are lost in AAC/MP3/WMA audio compression. ;

OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playing back an AAC/MP3/WMA

disc or a USB device, except iPhone/iPod.)

VOL OFFSET

(Default: 0)

–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume

adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source

you want to adjust.)

Except for

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U4556

•

[SUB-W LEVEL]

[SUB-W SET]

[LPF SUB-W]

[SUB-W PHASE]

is selectable only if

[SWITCH PRE]

is set to

[SUB-W]

. (➜

)

•

[SUB-W LEVEL]

[LPF SUB-W]

[SUB-W PHASE]

is selectable only if

[SUB-W SET]

is set

[ON]

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