Kenwood KDC-HD455U User Manual

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KDC-X497 KDC-HD455U

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-X497/ KDC-HD455U Serial number

US Residents Only

CONTENTS BEFORE USE

BEFORE USE 2

BASICS 3

GETTING STARTED 4

CD / USB / iPod 5

AUX 6

HD RADIO™ 7

Pandora® 8

AUDIO SETTINGS 9

DISPLAY SETTINGS 10

MORE INFORMATION 10

TROUBLESHOOTING 11

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 12

SPECIFICATIONS i and ii

(at the end of the book)

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.

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)

BASICS

Faceplate

Remote control (RC-406)

Attach

Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

Volume knob

(turn/press) Loading slot

KDC-HD455U

Display window

Detach

* Not used.

How to reset

Detach button

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 to turn off the power.

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL

Select a source Press L SRC repeatedly. Press SRC repeatedly.

How to replace the battery

Press and hold SRC to turn off the power. ( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )

or VOL .

Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.

• Press again to cancel.

Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time.

Change the display information

Press SCRL DISP repeatedly.

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

( not available )

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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 2 Turn the volume knob to select 3 Turn the volume knob to select 4 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

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.

[FUNCTION] [SETTINGS] [CLOCK] [CLOCK ADJUST]/ [CLOCK ADJ]

, then press the knob.

, then

Set the initial settings

1 Press SRC to enter 2 Press the volume knob to enter 3 Turn the volume knob to select

[STANDBY]

[FUNCTION] [INITIAL SET]

, then press the knob.

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

press the knob.

5 Press and hold to exit.

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

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

KEY BEEP

PANDORA SRC

BUILT-IN AUX/ BUILTIN AUX

CD READ

SP SELECT

F/W UPDATE

F/W UP xx.xx

FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band.

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

ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (➜ 8)

ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (➜ 6)

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.

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.

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/

Default:

CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

USB

USB input terminal

The source changes to USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

The source changes to iPod and playback starts.

Press 5 iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.

MODE ON: MODE OFF:

*1 You can still control play/pause, file

selection, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

Label side

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

From the iPod

From the unit.

: Eject disc

: 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).

—

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 ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS

: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS,

, GENRES, COMPOSERS

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

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

• To cancel, press and hold .

*4*

• To skip songs at a specific ratio, press 4 / ¢. (➜

Repeat play Press 4

repeatedly.

—

• Audio CD: TRACK/ TRAC REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

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

Only for AAC/MP3/WMA files.

Applicable only when

[MODE OFF]

Press and hold 3

is selected.

to select “ALL RANDOM.”

Only for files registered in the database created with

KME Light/ KMC. (➜

Only for iPod.

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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. (➜

Select a song by name

While listening to iPod...

10)

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 iPod.

• To cancel, press and hold .

CD / USB / iPod

Set the skip ratio

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

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then

press the knob.

0.5%

(default)/ 1%/ 5%/

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. (➜

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.

[FUNCTION] [SETTINGS]

[SKIP SEARCH]

10%

: Sets the skip ratio

13)

, then

AUX

Preparation:

Select

[ON]

for

[BUILT-IN AUX]

Start listening

1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially

available).

Auxiliary input jack

3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (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 2 Turn the volume knob to select

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/ TV

5 Press and hold to exit.

[BUILTIN AUX]

. (➜ 4)

Portable audio player

[FUNCTION]

[SETTINGS]

[AUX NAME SET]

, then

HD RADIO™

You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts.

• To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit <http://www.hdradio.com>.

Search for a station or channel

1 Press L SRC to select HD RADIO. 2 Press repeatedly (or press

FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM.

3 Press 4 / ¢ (or press 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406) to search for a

station or channel.

• To store a station or channel: Press and hold one of the number

buttons (1 to 6).

• To select a stored station or channel: Press one of the number

buttons (1 to 6) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on RC-406).

To select an HD Radio multicast channel

Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel programming. This service is called multicasting. While receiving HD Radio multicast

channels....

Press 4 / ¢ to select your desired channel (HD1 to HD8).

“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.

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 AM) or “HD –” appears on the display. 3 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency or channel. 4 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for a frequency or channel.

• To cancel, press

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

is automatically canceled.

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

[FUNCTION] [SETTINGS]

, then press the knob.

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

knob.

4 Press and hold to exit.

Default:

IF BAND AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent stations.

SEEK MODE

AUTO MEMORY

RECEIVE MODE/ RCV MODE

TAG MEMORY

CLOCK

TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time. ;

Tag and purchase your favorite songs from iTunes Store

Some HD Radio broadcasts provide Program Service Data (PSD) for songs. You can tag the song and store its PSD up to 50 songs while listening to the song.

• By using the tagging function, you can easily purchase the songs from iTunes Store.

• For the best compatibility of iTunes Tagging, use the latest software versions with the iPod/ iPhone that can be connected to this unit.

While receiving a song with PSD (“TAG” lights up)...

Press and hold

“TAG STORED” \ “MEMORY XX/50”/ “MEM XX/50” appears when the song is stored on the unit.

• When pressing and holding for two songs are stored.

(Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

Selects the tuning method for the

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

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

(Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) ( Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio receiver.

AUTO : Automatically tunes to analog broadcast when there is no digital broadcast. ; DIGITAL: Tunes in to digital broadcast only. ; ANALOG: Tunes in to analog broadcast only.

Displays the tag memory usage of the HD Radio receiver.

00 — 50: Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit.

OFF: Cancels.

Tag the song

within 10 seconds before or after the PSD changes, the tags

(➜ 10)

/ ¢ buttons.

➜

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HD RADIO™

Transfer the tagged PSD to your iPod/ iPhone

Connect the iPod/iPhone to the unit.

The source changes to “USB,” and starts transferring the tagged PSDs to the iPod/iPhone automatically.

• While transferring, “TAG” flashes and “TAG STORING” appears. When all the tagged PSDs are transferred, “TAG TRANSFERD”/ “TAG TRANSFR” appears.

Notes:

• Your iPod/iPhone must have 50 MB free space which is required for transferring a tagged PSD.

• During the transferring process: – Do not change the source. – Do not disconnect the iPod/iPhone.

• When the connected iPod/iPhone is not compatible with iTunes Tagging you cannot transfer the tagged PSDs.

Purchase songs from iTunes Store

1 Connect the iPod/iPhone to the PC. 2 Synchronize the iPod/iPhone on the iTunes. The tagged PSDs are transferred to the PC and

iTunes displays the list of the tagged songs. After the data transfer is completed, the stored PSDs are automatically deleted from the iPod/iPhone.

Notes:

• iTunes 7.4 or later version is required.

• For details about iPod/iPhone and iTunes, refer also to the instructions supplied with the iPod/iPhone or visit <http://www.apple.com>.

Pandora®

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]

Start listening

1 Open the Pandora application on your device. 2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

USB input terminal

(optional accessory)

The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast

starts.

About Pandora

• 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 pandora-support@pandora.com.

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

. (➜ 4)

KCA-iP102

To Do this

Pause or resume playback

Thumbs up or thumbs down

Skip a track Press ¢.

Create a new station

Press 6 38 (or press

ENT 38 on RC-406).

Press 1

/ 2 .

• If thumbs down is selected,

the current track is skipped.

1 Press and hold the volume

knob.

2 Turn the volume knob to

select

[FROM TRACK]

ARTIST]

, then press the knob.

A new station is created

based on the current song or artist.

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 . 2 Turn the volume knob to

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

[BY DATE]:

registered date.

[A-Z]:

According to the

Alphabetical order.

3 Turn the volume knob to the

desired station, then press the knob.

[FROM

AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source... 1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

knob.

3 Turn 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]/ [AUDIO CTRL]

2 Press 5/∞ to make a selection, then press ENT 38.

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

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

BASS LEVEL

MID LEVEL

TRE LEVEL

EQ PRO (for

BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ

MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ

TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ

–8 to +8 (0):

KDC-X497

BASS LEVEL

BASS Q FACTOR

BASS EXTEND

MID LEVEL

MID Q FACTOR

TRE LEVEL

)

[FUNCTION] [AUDIO CONTROL]/ [AUDIO CTRL]

Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)

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

–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.

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

ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF: Cancels.

0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency.

–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.

0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.

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

frequency.

–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.

, then press the

Default:

PRESET EQ NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects

BASS BOOST

LOUDNESS

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 SET/ SUB-W SET

DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET

HPF THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/

LPF SUBWOOFER/ LPF SUB-W

SUB-W PHASE REVERSE/ REV (180°)/ NORMAL/ NORM (0°): Selects the phase of

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

VOLUME OFFSET/ VOL OFFSET (Default: 0)

•

[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [LPF SUB-W]/ [SUB-W PHASE]

[ON]

a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)

B.BOOST LV1/ B.BOOST LV2/ B.BOOST LV3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.

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.

ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.

150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are

sent to the speakers.

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.

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].)

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.)

–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.)

is selectable only if

[SUB-W SET]

is set

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

3 Turn 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 hierarchy, press .

DISP & KEY

COLOR SELECT/ COLOR SEL

DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ;

TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the

KEY DIMMER DIMMER LV1: Dims the key illumination. ;

VARIABLE SCAN/ VARI SCAN/ COLOR 01 — COLOR 24/ USER: Selects 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].

Press and hold the volume knob to enter

the detailed color adjustment.

Press 4 / ¢ to select the color (R/

G/ B) to adjust.

Turn the volume knob to adjust the level

(0 — 9), then press the knob.

OFF: Cancels.

display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; OFF: Cancels.

DIMMER LV2: Dims the key illumination darker than DIMMER LV1. ;

DIMMER OFF: Cancels.

[FUNCTION] [SETTINGS]

, then

Default:

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: AAC (.m4a), 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 AAC/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 “

About HD Radio™ Technology

•

Program Service Data provides song name, artist, station ID, and other relevant data streams.

• Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original formats on the FM dial.

• HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal clear, CD-like digital audio quality to consumers.

• iTunes® Tagging provides users the means to “tag” broadcast radio content for later review and purchase from the iTunes® Store.

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 from the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

” is displayed on iPod.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

“PROTECT” appears and no

operations can be done.

• Sound cannot be heard.

• The unit does not turn on.

• Information shown on the display is incorrect.

The unit does not work at all.

• Radio reception is poor.

• Static noise while listening to the radio.

“MEMORY FULL” appears. The tag memory of HD Radio receiver is full.

“NO TAG FNC” appears. The connected iPod does not support iTunes tagging function.

“TAG ERROR” appears. The unit is unable to complete transferring the tagged

“NA FILE” appears.

“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”/ “PLS EJECT”

appears.

Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold 0 to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not

“READ ERROR” appears. Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this does

“NO DEVICE” appears. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.

• Check the cords and connections.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are

insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.

➜

Clean the connectors. (

Reset the unit. (

• Connect the antenna firmly.

• Pull the antenna out all the way.

information to the iPod.

Make sure the device contains supported audio files. (

Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your

nearest service center.

to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit. (➜ 3)

not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device.

➜

Symptom Remedy

“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

“iPod ERROR” appears. • Reconnect the iPod.

Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc.

Tracks do not play back as you have intended them to play.

“READING” keeps flashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.

Elapsed playing time is not correct.

The number of songs contained in the “SONGS” category of this unit is different from the iPod/iPhone.

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Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name).

• “ADD ERROR”/ “ADD ERR”

•

“SEARCH ERROR”/ “SEARCH ERR”

“CHECK DEVICE”/ “CHK DEVICE”

“NO SKIPS” The skip limit has been reached.

“NO STATIONS” No station is found.

Pandora

“STATION LIMIT”/ “STATION LIM”

“UPGRADE APP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the

again.

• Try to connect another USB device.

• Reset the iPod.

Playback order is determined when files are recorded.

This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.

Podcast files are not counted on this unit as this unit does

not support the playback of podcast files.

This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a

limited number of symbols.

New station creation is unsuccessful.

Check the Pandora application on your device.

The number of registered stations has reached it’s limit.

Retry after deleting an unnecessary station on your device.

Pandora application on your device.

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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.

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

• 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 1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, then

disconnect the · terminal of the car battery.

2 Connect the wires properly. See Wiring connection.

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3 Install the unit to your car. See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting). 4 Connect the · terminal of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit.

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Installating the unit (in-dash mounting)

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting.

When installing without the mounting sleeve 1

Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.

2 Align 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.

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.

Do the required wiring. (➜ 13)

Dashboard of your car

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

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