The latest version of the Instruction Manual can be downloaded from
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/. Before reading this manual, please access this site
to check whether your manual is the latest one.
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-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Serial number
US R esid en ce On ly
Regi ster Online
Register your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa.com
Removing the Faceplate
Muting the audio upon reception of phone call
Audio Adjustments 7
Audio Control
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Music disc/Audio file Operation 9
Music Search
Music Search for iPod
Alphabet Search
Skip Search
Direct Search
Related Search
My Playlist for iPod
Direct Music Search
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Direct Search in Disc Changer (Optional)
Tuner Operation 14
Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
iTunes Tagging
Direct Access Tuning
Satellite Radio tuner (Optional Accessory)
control 26
Basic Operation
Category and Channel Search
Channel Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Direct Access Tuning
Operation of hands-free phoning 28
Before Use
Receiving a call
Calling a number in the Phone Book
Dialing a number
Calling a number in the call log
Speed dialing (Preset dial)
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List
During a call
Call waiting
Clearing the Disconnection Message
Making a voice dialing call
Displays of phone number type (category)
Bluetooth Audio Operation 31
Before Use
Basic Operation
Bluetooth Setup 32
Registering Bluetooth device
Registering Special Bluetooth device
Registering PIN Code
Downloading the Phone Book
Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to
Connect
Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device
Displaying the Firmware Version
Adding a voice dialing command
Setting a Voice Command for Category
SMS (Short Message Service) 37
Displaying the SMS
Downloading the SMS
Basic Operations of remote control 38
Appendix 39
Troubleshooting Guide 41
Specifications 43
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Before use
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
Demonstration mode. Refer to <Exit Demonstration
Mode> (page 4).
How to reset your unit
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press
the Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
clean soft dry such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with
a cloth moistened with a neutral cleaner, then wipe it
again with a clean soft dry cloth.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect
its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a
hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or
alcohol may scratch the surface or erase characters.
Unit and Faceplate Terminals
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals
of the unit and faceplate with your fingers.
• If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,
wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Notes
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be
displayed.
• The illustrations of the display and the 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
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
• Do not use disc type accessories.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/
CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using
an adapter can cause malfunction.
.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
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Basic Operations
[ ]
[ ]
[SRC]
[FNC]
Release
Control
[ENTER] [FAVORITE] [S.MODE] [AUDIO]
Disc slot
Knob
Before Using
Exit Demonstration Mode
Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it
for the first time after installation.
1 Press the [ENTER] button to quit the
demonstration mode when the messages “To
Cancel DEMO Press the ENTER Key” are displayed
(approx. 15 seconds).
2 Turn the Control knob to select “YES”, and then
press the [ENTER] button.
The demonstration mode can also be canceled
in the Function setting mode. Refer to 36 Demo
Mode of <Function setting> (page 16).
Adjusting the Clock & Date
1 Press the [FNC] button to enter the Function
setting mode.
2 The item can be selected and determined as
follows.
”Settings” ➜“Clock & Date”➜“Clock Adjust”
To select the item, turn the Control knob. To
determine the item, press the [ENTER] button.
3 Turn the Control knob to adjust the hour, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
4 Turn the Control knob to adjust the minute, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
5 Turn the Control knob to select “Date Adjust”, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
6 Turn the Control knob to adjust the year, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
7 Turn the Control knob to adjust the month, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
8 Turn the Control knob to adjust the day, and then
press the [ENTER] button.
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[0]
USB Terminal
Auxiliary input
9 Turn the Control knob to select “Date Mode”, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
10 Turn the Control knob to select Date format, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
11 Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second to
exit the Function setting mode.
Common Operation
Power and source selection
Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC]
button.
When the power is ON, select a source.
Press the [SRC] button and then turn the Control
knob. To determine the selected source, press the
[ENTER] button.
Tuner (“TUNER” or “HD RADIO”) ➜ USB (“USB”)
or iPod (“iPod”) ➜ CD (“CD”) ➜ Auxiliary Input
(“AUX”) ➜ Standby (“STANDBY”) ➜ Tuner
(“TUNER”)
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second to
turn the power OFF.
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• You can select the source selection mode to switch
between sources each time you press the [SRC] button. Set
28 Source Select Mode of <Function setting> (page 16) to “2”.
• The source “iPod” and “CD” can be selected when each
source is ready to play.
• When an optional accessory is connected, the source name
for each device appears.
• The power will be turned off automatically after about 20
minutes have lapsed in standby mode. (KMR-440U only)
Volume
Turn the Control knob to adjust the sound
volume.
Display scroll
Keep the [S.MODE] button pressed down to scroll
through the CD or audio file text display.
Auxiliary input
Portable audio device can be connected with the
stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).
Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod)
Playing Disc
Insert the disc in the Disc slot.
When inserted, the source is switched
automatically and a song starts playing.
Playing USB device
Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB
terminal.
When connected, the source is switched
automatically and a song starts playing.
Selecting an Audio file folder
Push the Control knob towards up or down to
select a folder.
Selecting a Song
Push the Control knob towards right or left to
select a song (track or file).
Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards the music
Push and hold the Control knob towards right or
left to fast-forward or fast-backward the audio file
containing songs (tracks or files).
Pause and play
Press the [ ] button to pause or resume
playing a song (track or file).
Removing Disc and USB device
Press the [0] button to eject a disc.
Keeping the button pressed for at least 2 seconds
enters the USB Remove mode (“USB REMOVE” is
displayed) and the USB device can be removed
safely.
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• CA-U1EX (optional accessory) is recommended to connect
a USB device.
CA-U1EX
• KCA-iP101 (optional accessory) is recommended to connect
an iPod.
• For the playable audio files, devices, iPod, see <Appendix>
(page 39).
Listening to Radio
Selecting a Tuner source
1 Press the [SRC] button.
2 Turn the Control knob to select “TUNER”, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
Selecting the Band
Push the Control knob towards up to change the
band in the order of FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3.
Push the Control knob towards down to change
the band to AM.
Selecting a Station
Push the Control knob leftward and rightward to
select the station you want to listen to.
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• Details of the station selecting in operation are set in the 22
Seek Mode of <Function setting> (page 16).
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General opreration
Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken
with you, helping to deter theft.
Detaching the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
Reattaching the Faceplate
Refer to the following diagram when
reattaching the faceplate.
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• Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release
button; otherwise it can fall down due to vibration.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts.
• Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas
exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water
splashing.
Muting the audio upon reception of
phone call
The audio system automatically mutes when a call
comes in.
When a call comes in
“CALL” is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system
comes back ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system
comes back ON.
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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE
wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (Quick
Start Guide).
• ‡“User”: The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble levels are
effective.
• You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source.
About Supreme
Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary
algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when
‡
encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps, Sampling
frequency is 44.1kHz).
Supplementing is optimized by compression format (MP3
or WMA) and processed according to bit rate.
The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high
bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency
range.
• About Dual Zone System
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front
channel and Rear channel separately.
- When “2Zone” is set to “ON”, the main source sound and
AUX input sound are output to the front speakers and rear
speakers separately.
- Set up the channel of sub source by “2Zone”.
- Select Main source by [SRC] button.
- Adjust the volume of Front channel by Control knob.
- Adjust the volume of Rear channel by “2Zone Rear
Volume”.
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
- When Bluetooth audio source is selected, set “2Zone F/R
Select” to “Rear”. “2Zone” cannot be turned “ON” when this
is set to “Front”. While “2Zone” is turned “ON”, “2Zone F/R
Select” function is disabled.
1 Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
For how to select source item, refer to <Power and
source selection> (page 4).
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUDIO] button.
3 Select the Audio item to adjust
Turn the Control knob to select the audio item
for adjustment and then press the [ENTER]
button.
Press the [ ] button to return to the previous
item.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Turn the Control knob.
5 Determine the setting value
Press the [ENTER] button.
The previous item is displayed.
6 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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Audio Adjustments
Audio Preset Memory
Registering the value setup by Audio Control.
1 Setup Audio Control
Setup the <Audio Control> (page 7).
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUDIO] button.
3 Select Audio preset memory mode
The item can be selected and determined as
follows.
“Detailed Settings” ➜ “Audio Preset”
To select the item, turn the Control knob. To
determine the item, press the [ENTER] button.
4 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Turn the Control knob to select “Memory”, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
5 Turn the Control knob to select “YES”, and then
press the [ENTER] button.
“Memory Completed” is displayed.
6 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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• To use this function, this unit must be powered for more
than one hour.
• Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You cannot register
by the source.
• When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting
For how to select source item, refer to <Power and
source selection> (page 4).
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUDIO] button.
3 Select Audio preset memory mode
The item can be selected and determined as
follows.
“Detailed Settings” ➜ “Audio Preset”
To select the item, turn the Control knob. To
determine the item, press the [ENTER] button.
4 Select the Audio Preset Recall
Turn the Control knob to select “Recall”, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
5 Turn the Control knob to select “YES”, and then
press the [ENTER] button.
“Recall Completed” is displayed.
6 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source
Music Search
Selecting the music you want to listen to from the
device or media being played now.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“MUSICSEARCH” is displayed.
2 Search for music
Audio file
Operation typeOperation
Movement between
folders/files
Selection of folder/fliePress the [ENTER].
Return to previous folder Press the [
Return to root folderPush the Control knob towards left for at
Cancel the Music Search
mode
¡ indicator: Audio file
] indicator: Folder with a folder or file in the lower
^ indicator: Folder without a folder or file in the
CD source
Operation typeOperation
Movement between track Turn the Control knob.
Selection of trackPress the [ENTER].
Return to first trackPush the Control knob towards left for at
Cancel the Music Search
mode
Turn the Control knob.
least 1 second.
Press the [
layer
lower layer
least 1 second.
Press the [
] button.
] button for at least 1 second.
] button.
Function of iPod source
Music Search for iPod
Searching for the song (in iPod) you want to play.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“MUSICSEARCH” is displayed.
2 Search for music
Operation typeOperation
Movement between items Turn the Control knob.
Selection of itemPress the [ENTER].
Return to previous itemPress the [
Return to Top menuPush the Control knob towards up for at
least 1 second.
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
] button.
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• If no characters included in a song name can be displayed,
You can select an alphabetic character from the
list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) currently
selected.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“MUSICSEARCH” is displayed.
2 Select browse item
Turn the Control knob to select browse item,
and then press the [ENTER] button.
3 Enter Search select mode
Press the [S.MODE] button.
4 Select Alphabet Search mode
Turn the Control knob to select “Alphabet
Search”, and then press the [ENTER] button.
5 Select the character to be searched for
Operation typeOperation
Select the charactersTurn the Control knob.
Move the cursor to the enter
character position
Push the Control knob towards up or
down.
6 Determine the selected character
Press the [ENTER] button.
Start search. When search is completed, the music
search mode is selected again at the selected
character position.
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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• The time of Alphabet search may become long depending
on the number of items (songs) in iPod.
• To search for a character other than A to Z and 1 to 9, enter
“*”.
• If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”,
or “the” in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in
defiance of the article.
Function of iPod source/ Music Editor media
Skip Search
The number of songs to be skipped is determined
by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list
which is selected.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“MUSICSEARCH” is displayed.
2 Enter Search select mode
Press the [S.MODE] button.
3 Select Skip Search mode
Turn the Control knob to select “Skip Search”,
and then press the [ENTER] button.
4 Search for music
Operation typeOperation
Movement between items Turn the Control knob.
Skip SearchPush the Control knob towards up or down.
Selection of itemPress the [ENTER].
Return to previous itemPress the [
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
] button.
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• Set the ratio with 25 Skip Search in <Function setting>
(page 16).
• Keep pushing Control knob for 3 seconds or longer skips
songs at 10% regardless of the setting.
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Function of iPod source
Direct Search
Searching for music by selecting a browse item and
an alphabetic character(s).
Function of iPod source
Related Search
Browsing for music of the same artist or genre as
the one being played.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“MUSICSEARCH” is displayed.
2 Enter Search select mode
Press the [S.MODE] button.
3 Select Direct Search mode
Turn the Control knob to select “Direct Search”,
and then press the [ENTER] button.
4 Select browse item
Turn the Control knob to select browse item,
and then press the [ENTER] button.
DisplayBrowses item
Playlists
Artists
Albums
Songs
Podcasts
Genres
Composers
5 Select the character to be searched for
Turn the Control knob to select character, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
You can select up to three characters.
6 Search for music
Turn the Control knob to select ”DONE”, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
A search result list is displayed.
7 Select the music
Turn the Control knob to select music, and then
press the [ENTER] button.
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
1 Enter Related Search mode
Press the [S.MODE] button.
2 Select browsing item
Turn the Control knob and press the [ENTER]
button when the desired browse item is
selected.
DisplayBrowses music
“Search Artist”Displays the album of the same artist.
“Search Album”Displays music in the album in which the one
being played is included.
“Search Genre”Displays the artist of the same genre.
“Search Composer” Displays the album including music created by the
same composer.
3 Search for music
Operation typeOperation
Movement between items Turn the Control knob.
Selection of itemPress the [ENTER] button.
Return to previous itemPush the Control knob towards up.
Cancelling the Related Search
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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• Related search cannot be performed while playing a
Podcast.
• When the music being played has no information on
browsing items or no music was found, “Not Found” is
displayed.
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Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of iPod source
My Playlist for iPod
You can register your favorite songs to make a
playlist. You can register up to ten songs in the
playlist.
Registering a song in the playlist
1 Play the song you want to register
Push the Control knob towards up, down, right,
and left.
2 Register the song
Press the [ENTER] button for at least 2 seconds.
“## (registration number) Stored” is displayed. You
can register up to ten songs.
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• When creating a playlist, you can register the songs stored
in one iPod. If you attempt to register a song by connecting
an unregistered iPod, “My Playlist Delete” is displayed.
Selecting “YES” deletes the playlist.
• The song displayed during music search can be registered
in the same manner. For the music search procedure, refer
to <Music Search for iPod> (page 9).
• If you attempt to register the eleventh song, “Memory Full”
is displayed and you cannot register the song. To register it,
delete an unnecessary song.
• Do not register Podcasts. Songs may be registered or played
improperly. For example, unintended songs are registered.
Playing the playlist
1 Display the playlist
Press the [ENTER] button.
“My Playlist” is displayed.
2 Play a song in the playlist
Turn the Control knob to select the song you
want to play and then press the [ENTER] button.
“LIST” indicator is displayed.
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• To stop playing the song in the playlist, turn the power off.
• If a song does not end with 1 second or longer silence, its
last portion may not be played.
• Songs cannot be played at random during playback of the
songs in playlist.
Deleting a song from the playlist
1 Display the playlist
Press the [ENTER] button.
“My Playlist” is displayed.
2 Turn the Control knob to select the song you
want to delete and then press the [ENTER]
button for at least 2 seconds.
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3 Turn the Control knob to select “One” or “All”,
and then press the [ENTER] button.
Selecting “All” deletes all songs.
4 Turn the Control knob to select “YES”, and then
press the [ENTER] button.
“Completed” is displayed.
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• All songs in the playlist can also be deleted by selecting 26
My Playlist Delete of <Function setting> (page 16).
Function of remote control
Direct Music Search
Searching the music by entering the track number.
1 Enter Direct Music Search mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
“– –” is displayed.
2 Enter the music number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
3 Search the music
Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote
control.
Cancelling Direct Music Search
Press the [ ] button on the remote control.
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• Direct Music Search cannot be per formed during playing
of iPod.
Function of disc changers
Basic Operation of Disc Changer
(Optional)
Selecting CD changer source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “CD CH” display.
For how to select source item, refer to <Power and
source selection> (page 4).
Music search
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
Disc Search
Push the Control knob towards up or down.
Function of disc changers with remote control
Direct Search in Disc Changer
(Optional)
Searching the disc or music by entering the disc or
music number.
1 Enter Direct Search mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
“– –” is displayed.
2 Enter the disc or music number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
3 Search the disc
Press the [FM] or [AM] button on the remote
control.
Search the music
Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote
control.
Cancelling Direct Search
Press the [ ] button on the remote control.
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• Input “0” to select disc 10.
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Tuner Operation
Station Preset Memory
Putting a station in the memory.
1 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
2 Enter Preset Memory mode
Press the [ ] button.
3 Preset the station
Turn the Control knob to select preset number
(“P1” – “P6”), and then press the [ENTER] button
for at least 2 seconds.
Cancelling the Preset Memory mode
Press the [ ] button.
Preset Tuning
Recalling the stations in the memory.
1 Enter Preset Tuning mode
Press the [ ] button.
2 Recall the station
Turn the Control knob to select recall number
(“P1” – “P6”), and then press the [ENTER].