Kenwood KDC-DAB4557U, KDC-DAB43U User Manual

KDC-DAB43U

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KDC-DAB4557U

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IM367_Ref_E_en_00© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

0. Contents

1. SAFETY 4

1.1 Safety precaution

1.2 Important information

1.3 Regulatory Compliance

2. GETTING STARTED 6

2.1 Component names and functions

2.2 Preparation

3. GENERAL 8

3.1 Basic operations

3.2 Adjusting the clock

3.3 Changing the initial settings

3.4 Setting the demonstration mode

3.5 Muting upon the reception of a phone call

4. CD/ USB/ iPod 10

4.1 Start playback

4.2 Basic operations

4.3 Music search

4.4 Alphabet search

4.5 Setting the skip search ratio

4.6 More information

5. DIGITAL RADIO (DAB) 14

5.1 Preparations

5.2 Basic operations

5.3 Selecting a service

5.4 Alphabet Search for service

5.5 PTY (Program Type)

5.6 PTY Watch Select

5.7 Announcement select

5.8 Changing the digital radio settings

6. ANALOG RADIO 18

6.1 Basic operations

6.2 Auto memory

6.3 PTY (Program Type)

6.4 Changing the analog radio settings

7. AUX 20

7.1 Start listening

7.2 Set the AUX name

8. AUDIO SETTINGS 21

8.1 Audio controls

9. DISPLAY SETTINGS 22

9.1 Display & Illumination setting

9.2 Adjusting the Illumination color

10. TROUBLESHOOTING 24

10.1 Setting error

10.2 Operation/wiring error

10.3 Error messages

11. SPECIFICATIONS 26

11.1 Specifications of each section

11.2 Trademarks

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1. SAFETY

1.1 Safety precaution

# 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.

1.2 Important information

Maintenance

• Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel
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.

Condensation

When the car is air-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
to evaporate.

How to reset your unit

If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset
button. The unit returns to the factory settings when
the reset button is pressed.

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Notes

• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can
work with your model and in your area.

• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-5 or ISO 8859­1 can be displayed. Refer to “RUSSIAN SET” of <3.3

Changing the initial settings> (page 9).

• The illustrations of the display and panel appearing
in this manual are examples used to explain more
clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the display in the illustrations may differ
from what appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the images on the display
may be inapplicable.

1.3 Regulatory Compliance

Declaration of Conformity with regard to
the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Manufacturer:

JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 221­0022, Japan

EU Representative’s:

Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical
and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
(applicable for EU countries that have
adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled
bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should
be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and
their waste by products.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle
facility nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve
resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health
and the environment.
Notice: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries indicates
that this battery contains lead.

The marking of products using lasers

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the
component uses laser beams that have been classified as
Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are
of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation
outside the unit.

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2. GETTING STARTED

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2.1 Component names and functions

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(1) [8SRC] button

Press the button to turn on the unit and select the
Source.
Press and hold the button to turn off the unit.

(2) [ 1 ] button

When listening to the radio, press the button to
select a band.
During CD/USB/iPod source playback, press the
button to enter the search mode.

(3) Volume knob

Turn the knob to adjust volume.
Press the knob to enter Function mode.
Turn and press the knob to select menu setting
item.

(4) Disc slot

(5) [G] button

Press the button to eject a disc.

(6) USB terminal

A USB device or an iPod can be connected.

(7) Auxiliary input

Portable audio device can be connected with the
mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

(8) [1/ –] [2/ +] [3/ 9] [4/ /] [5/ iPod] [6/ L]

button

When listening to the radio, press the button to call
a preset station.
During CD/USB/iPod source playback, press the
button to perform the following operations:
– [1/ –] [2/ +] : Selects an audio file folder.
– [3/ 9] : Selects Random Play.
– [4/ /] : Selects Repeat Play.
– [5/ iPod] : Selects App & iPod Control Mode
– [6/ L] : Pauses or plays

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(9) [DISP/ SCRL] button

Press the button to change display item.
Press and hold the button to scroll through texts
on the display.
Press and hold the button to enter the clock
adjustment mode directly while in clock display
screen.

(10) [E]/ [F] button

Press the button to select a station and song.

(11) [DAB] button

Press to enter DAB source directly while in other
than DAB source.
Press to enter DAB Service Search mode while in
DAB source.
Press and hold to update DAB Search List
information or stop update.

(12) Release button

Press the button to detach the faceplate.

(13) [ 6 ] button

In each of the selected modes, press the button to
return to the previous item.

The following indicator lights up when...

TI: Indicates the reception state of traffic information.

(Being lit: Traffic information is being received. ;
Blinking: Traffic information is not being received.)

1: Indicates that the Music Search, DAB Service List or

PTY Search mode is selected now.

9: Indicates that the Disc Random, Folder Random

or All Random function is ON.

-: Indicates that a CD, USB, or iPod source is being

played.
Being lit: While the source is DAB. Blinking: When
the source changed from DAB to Radio Data
System.

2.2 Preparation

How to read this manual

Operations explained mainly using buttons on the
faceplate.

• [ ] indicates the buttons on the panel.

•

XX

indicates the selected items.

How to attach/detach the faceplate

• Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with
too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached.

• The faceplate is a precision component of the unit

and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals
of the unit and faceplate with your fingers.

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Canceling the demonstration mode

The display demonstration is always turned on unless
you cancel it.

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

“CANCEL DEMO” X “PRESS” X “ VOLUME KNOB ”

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 Press the volume knob.

“YES” is selected for the initial setting.

 Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

- If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or
if you turn the volume knob to select “NO” in
step 2, “DEMO MODE” appears and the display
demonstration starts.

Adjusting the clock

 Press [SCRL DISP] repeatedly to select the

clock.

 Press and hold [SCRL DISP] to enter clock

adjustment mode.

 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then

press to enter minute adjustment.

 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute,

then press the knob.

- Press [E] / [F] to move between the hour

and minute adjustment.

Changing the initial settings

Refer to <3.3 Changing the initial settings> (page

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3. GENERAL

3.1 Basic operations

Turning the power ON/OFF

Press [8SRC] to turn the power on.
Press and hold [8SRC] to turn the power o.

Selecting a source

Press [8SRC] repeatedly to select your desired
source.

Digital radio (“DAB”) Á Analog radio (“TUNER”)
Á USB or iPod (“USB” or “iPod”) Á CD (“CD”) Á
Auxiliary input (“AUX”) Á Standby (“STANDBY”)

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume knob to adjust the sound
volume.

Switching display

Press [SCRL DISP] repeatedly to select an
information.

Press and hold [SCRL DISP] to scroll the current
display information.

USB terminal

 Open the cover.
 Connect a USB device or iPod.

CA-U1EX or KCA-iP102 (optional accessories) is
recommended to connect a USB device or iPod.

Auxiliary input

 Open the cover.
 Connect a portable audio device using a

stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø) audio cable.

3.2 Adjusting the clock



Press the volume knob to enter Function
mode.

“FUNCTION” appears.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

SETTINGS

CLOCK

, then

CLOCK ADJ

,

,

 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then

press to enter minute adjustment.

 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute,

then press the knob.

- Press [E] / [F] to move between the hour

and minute adjustment.

 Press and hold [6] to exit.

Setting the clock

 Press the volume knob to enter Function

mode.

“FUNCTION” appears.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

”ON”: The clock time is automatically set using the

Clock Time (CT) data in DAB signal. ;

“OFF”: Cancels the usage of Clock Time (CT) data in

DAB signal.

SETTINGS

CLOCK

, then

TIME SYNC

ON

or

OFF

,

,

,

 Press and hold [6] to exit.

3.3 Changing the initial settings

You can change an initial setting item(s) according
to your viewing or listening preference

 Press [8SRC] to select

STANDBY

.

 Press the volume knob to enter Function

mode.

“FUNCTION” appears.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

INITIAL SET

,

 Turn the volume knob to select a desired

setting item, then press the knob.

- See table below for selection.

- Press [ 6 ] to return to the previous item.

 Press and hold [6] to exit.

Item Description

PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station or channel for each

KEY BEEP ON/ OFF: Activates/deactivates tone emission when

RUSSIAN SET ON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name,

P-OFF WAIT Set the duration until the unit will automatically turn

BUILTIN AUX ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ;

CD READ “1”: Automatically distinguishes between audio file

DAB L-BAND ON: Receives L-BAND ensemble with DAB source. ;

DAB ANT PWR ON: Supplies power to the DAB antenna. Set when

SWITCH PRE REAR/ SUB-W: Select whether rear speakers or a

SP SELECT OFF / 5/4 / 6×9/6 / OEM: Select the speaker size for

preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/
LW/ DB1/ DB2/ DB3). ;
MIX: Memorizes one station or channel for each preset
button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/
FM3/ MW/ LW/ DB1/ DB2/ DB3).

a key is pressed.

album name are displayed in Russian (if applicable). ;

OFF: Not displayed in Russian.

off (while in standby mode) to save the battery.

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

OFF: Disables.

disc and music CD. ; “2”: Forces to play as a music CD.
No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.

OFF: Set when there is no L-BAND broadcast station.

Ensemble search and Service List information update
will be faster.

using the antenna included with KDC-DAB43U. ;
OFF: Does not supply power. Set when using passive
antenna without booster.

subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on
the rear of the unit (through an external amplifier).

optimum performance.

F/W UPDATE UPDATE SYS The current firmware version is

UPDATE DAB

(Colored text: Factory setting)

displayed.
Press the volume knob to update DAB
or system firmware.

YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ;

NO: Does not upgrade firmware.

For details on how to update the
firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/

cs/ce/

3.4 Setting the demonstration mode



Press the volume knob to enter Function
mode.

“FUNCTION” appears.

 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

 Turn the volume knob to select

If “ON” is selected, display demonstration starts if no
operation is done for about 20 seconds.

DEMO MODE

ON

or

OFF

.

,

 Press and hold [6] to exit.

3.5 Muting upon the reception of a phone call

The audio system automatically mutes when it
receives an incoming call.

When receiving an incoming call

“CALL” appears.
The audio system pauses.

Listening to the audio during a call

Press [8SRC].

“CALL” disappears and the audio system starts
again.

Disconnecting the call

Hang up the phone.

“CALL” disappears and the audio system starts
again.

To use this function

• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE
wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory.

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