Kenwood KDC-U2159B, KDC-U2059, KDC-U359B, KDC-U259R, KDC-U259G Manual

KDC-U359W KDC-U359B KDC-U259B KDC-U259R

KDC-U259G KDC-U2259R KDC-U259A KDC-U2359G KDC-U2059

KDC-U2159B

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.

•Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.

•Android is trademark of Google Inc.

© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

GET0962-002B (MN/M2N)

CONTENTS

	BEFORE USE	2
	BASICS	3
	GETTING STARTED	4
	RADIO	5
	CD / USB / iPod	7
	AUX	9
	AUDIO SETTINGS	9
	DISPLAY SETTINGS	10
	MORE INFORMATION	10
	TROUBLESHOOTING	11
	INSTALLATION /
	CONNECTION	12
	SPECIFICATIONS	15

How to read this manual

•Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.

•[XX] indicates the selected items.

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

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 accidents.

•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 safe driving.

•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 the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance

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

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, 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 silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

•When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

•Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

2

BASICS

Faceplate

Volume knob	Loading slot Display window
(turn/press)

	Detach
			KDC-U359W
	button
			KDC-U359B
Attach	Detach		How to reset

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

Remote control (RC-406) (supplied for KDC-U359W /

KDC-U359B / KDC-U259B / KDC-U259R / KDC-U259G / KDC-U259A / KDC-U2059 )

KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G can also be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control.

Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

How to replace the battery

* Not used.

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

	To	Do this (on the faceplate)	Do this (on the remote control)
	Turn on the power	Press L SRC.	Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
		• Press and hold to turn off the power.	( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )
	Adjust the volume	Turn the volume knob.	Press VOL or VOL .
			Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.
			• Press again to cancel.
	Select a source	Press L SRC repeatedly.	Press SRC repeatedly.
	Change the display	Press DISP SCRL repeatedly.	( not available )
	information	• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

ENGLISH | 3

GETTING STARTED

1Select the display language and cancel the demonstration

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

•For KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G : “SEL LANGUAGE” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”

•For other models: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”: Proceed to step 2.

1Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) or [RUS] (Russian), then press the knob.

[ENG] is selected for the initial setup.

Then, the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”

2Press the volume knob.

[YES] is selected for the initial setup.

3Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

2Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

4Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.

Day Hour Minute

5 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.

6 Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.

7Press and hold to exit.

(or)

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

2 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.

Day Hour Minute

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

3

Set the initial settings

1 Press SRC to enter STANDBY.

2For [AUDIO CONTROL]: Press AUDIO to enter [AUDIO CONTROL].

For [TUNER SETTING] and [SYSTEM]: Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION].

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

4 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

	Default: XX
AUDIO CONTROL
SWITCH PREOUT	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.
TUNER SETTING
PRESET TYPE	NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band
	( 5). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of
	the selected band.

4

GETTING STARTED RADIO

SYSTEM

KEY BEEP

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

TDF ALARM

(Except for

/

/

KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2259R

)

KDC-U2359G

ON: Activates the alarm if you forget to detach the

faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF: Deactivates.

SOURCE SELECT

BUILT-IN AUX

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

( 9)

RUSSIAN SET

Selects the display language for [FUNCTION] menu

and Tag information (folder name, file name, song

title, artist name, album name) if applicable.

RUSSIAN OFF: Display language is English. ;

РУССКИЙ BКЛ: Display language is Russian.

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.

20M: 20 minutes ; 40M: 40 minutes ; 60M:

60 minutes ; OFF –––: Cancels

CD READ

1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file

disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as an music CD.

No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.

F/W UPDATE

UPDATE SYSTEM

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/

[RUSSIAN SET] and [P-OFF WAIT] is selected only for

KDC-U2159B

/

KDC-U2259R

/

KDC-U2359G

.

Supported band:

For KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G : FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW For other models: FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2

Search for a station

1 Press L SRC to select TUNER.

2 PressBAND repeatedly (or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select the band. 3 Press / (or press / (+) on RC-406) to search for a station.

•To change the searching method for / : Press SEEK repeatedly.

AUTO1: Automatically search for a station. AUTO2: Automatically search for a preset station. MANUAL: Manually 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) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on RC-406).

Change the frequency steps (Except for KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G )

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.

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RADIO

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

1Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

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

2Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.

3 Press ENT to search for a station.

•To cancel, press or DIRECT.

•If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

3 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

Default: XX

TUNER SETTING

LOCAL SEEK ON: Searches only stations with good reception. (For KDC-U2159B /

KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G : FM stations only. ; For other models: MW/ SW1/ SW2 stations only.) ; OFF: Cancels.

6

			Default: XX
TUNER SETTING
AUTO	YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6
MEMORY	stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
	(Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for
	[PRESET TYPE].) ( 4)
MONO SET	ON: Improves the FM reception, but the
	stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
NEWS SET	ON: The unit will temporarily switch to News
	Programme if available. ; OFF: Cancels.
REGIONAL*	ON: Switches to another station only in
	the specific region using the “AF” control. ;
	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.
TI	ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to
	Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.
PTY	Press the volume knob to enter PTY language
SEARCH	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.
CLOCK
TIME SYNC	ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio
	Data System station time. ; OFF: Cancels.

*Default setting:

For KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G :

ON ; For other models: OFF

•[MONO SET]/ [NEWS SET]/ [REGIONAL]/ [AF SET]/

[TI]/ [PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is FM1/ FM2/ FM3.

•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] or [MUSIC] if selected.

•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.

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

Start playback

The source changes automatically and playback starts.

CD

: Eject disc			Label side

USB

USB input terminal

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

iPod/iPhone (for KDC-U359W / KDC-U359B )

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

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

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

KDC-U359W

KDC-U359B

To	Do this
Pause or resume	Press 6	(or press ENT				on RC-406).
playback
Select a track/file	Press	/	(or press		/	(+) on RC-406).
Select a folder *2	Press /	(or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).
Reverse/	Press and hold		/	(or press and hold			/	(+) on RC-406).
Fast-forward
Repeat play *3	Press 4	repeatedly.

•Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

•MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

•KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file ( 11): FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Random play *3

Press 3 repeatedly.

•Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

•MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

Press and hold 3 to select “ALL RANDOM”. *4

*1 You can still play/pause, file search, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit. *2 Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.

*3 For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. *4 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.

If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit (while listening to TuneIn, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo), the unit will output the sound from these apps.

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CD / USB / iPod

Select a track/file from a list

For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. ( 7)

1 Press .

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

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

•iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*, GENRES, COMPOSERS*).

*Only for iPod.

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

•To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

•To cancel, press and hold .

If you have many files....

You can search through them quickly (on step 2 above) at a preset skip search ratio by pressing

/ .

•See also “Set the skip search ratio.”

•Pressing and holding/ skip songs at the maximum ratio (10%) regardless of the setting made.

•For USB: Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/ KMC.

•Not applicable for audio CD.

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Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

1 Press DIRECT.

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

3 Press ENT 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...

1 Press .

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

3Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.

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

5Press / to move to the entry position.

You can enter up to 3 characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start searching.

7Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

Repeat step 7 until the desired item is selected.

•To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to 9, enter only “*”.

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

•To return to the top menu, press number button 5.

•To cancel, press and hold .

Set the skip search ratio

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

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

3Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

0.5% (default)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Skip search ratio over the total files.

5 Press and hold to exit.

Change the USB drive

When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you can select its internal memory or external memory (such as an SD card) to playback the stored songs. You can also select the desired drive to playback when a multiple drives device is connected.

Press number button 5 repeatedly to select the desired drive.

(or)

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

3 Turn the volume knob to select [MUSIC DRIVE], then press the knob.

4Press the volume knob to select

[DRIVE CHANGE].

The next drive is selected automatically.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the following drives.

Selectable items: [DRIVE 1] to [DRIVE 5]

AUX

Preparation:

Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 5)

Start listening

1Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

Portable audio 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” player shaped connector (commercially

available)

2 Press SRC to select AUX.

3Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Set the AUX name

While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

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

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

AUX (default)/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV

5 Press and hold to exit.

AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press AUDIO to enter [AUDIO CONTROL].

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.

3Press and hold to exit.

(or using RC-406)

1 Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL].

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

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

				Default: XX
	SUB-W		–15 to +15	Adjusts the subwoofer
	LEVEL		(0):	output level.
	BASS LEVEL		–8 to +8	Adjusts the level to memorize
			(+6):
				for each source. (Before
	MID LEVEL		–8 to +8
				making an adjustment,
			(+5):
				select the source you want
			–8 to +8
	TRE LEVEL			to adjust.)
			(0):
	EQ PRO
		BASS	BASS CTR	60/ 80/ 100/ 200: Selects
		ADJUST	FRQ	the center frequency.
			BASS LEVEL	–8 to +8 (+6): Adjusts
				the level.

EQ PRO

		BASS Q	1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00:
		FACTOR	Adjusts the quality factor.
		BASS	ON: Turns on the extended
		EXTEND	bass. ; OFF: Cancels.
	MID	MID CTR	0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5K: Selects
	ADJUST	FRQ	the center frequency.
		MID LEVEL	–8 to +8 (+5): Adjusts
			the level.
		MID Q	0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the
		FACTOR	quality factor.
	TRE	TRE CTR	10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5K:
	ADJUST	FRQ	Selects the center frequency.
		TRE LEVEL	–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the
			level.
PRESET EQ		DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/
		ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ NATURAL/
		USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to
		the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the
		customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
		[DRIVE EQ] is a preset equalizer that reduces
		noise from the road.
BASS BOOST		LV1/ LV2/ LV3: Selects your preferred bass
		boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
LOUDNESS		LV1/ LV2: Selects your preferred low
		and high frequencies boost to produce a
		well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ;
		OFF: Cancels.

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AUDIO SETTINGS DISPLAY SETTINGS

SUBWOOFER SET	ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ;
	OFF: Cancels.
LPF SUBWOOFER	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	REVERSE (180°)/
	NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of
	the subwoofer output to be in line
	with the speaker output for optimum
	performance. (Selectable only if a
	setting other than [THROUGH] is
	selected for [LPF SUBWOOFER].)
FADER	R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and
	front speaker output balance.
BALANCE	L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and
	right speaker output balance.
VOLUME OFFSET	–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for
(Default: 0)	other sources): Presets the volume
	adjustment level of each source.
	(Before adjustment, select the source
	you want to adjust.)
SOUND RECNSTR	ON: Creates realistic sound by
(Sound	compensating the high-frequency
reconstruction)	components and restoring the rise-
	time of the waveform that are lost in
	audio data compression. ; OFF: Cancels.

•[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [SUBWOOFER SET]/

[LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PREOUT] is set to [SUB-W]. ( 4)

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

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

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

3Turn 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 setting item or hierarchy, press .

	Default: XX
DIMMER	ON: Dims the display illumination. ;
	OFF: Illuminates according to the
	[BRIGHTNESS] settings.
BRIGHTNESS	LVL 0 — LVL 31: Selects your preferred
	brightness level for display illumination.
TEXT SCROLL	AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the
	display information automatically, or scroll
	only once. ; OFF: Cancels.

MORE INFORMATION

General

•This unit can only play the following CDs:

•Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

Playable files

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

•Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM

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

•Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

Unplayable discs

•Discs that are not round.

•Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.

•Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.

•8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.

About USB devices

•This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

•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.

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MORE INFORMATION

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

About iPod/iPhone

Made for

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

-iPod classic

-iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)

-iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5

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

•To connect devices featuring Lightning connector, both KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) and Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) are required.

Do not leave the Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter inside the car to prevent damages caused by the hot temperature.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom	Remedy
Sound cannot be heard.	• Adjust the volume to the
	optimum level.
	• Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and	Check to be sure the terminals of
no operations can be	the speaker wires are insulated
done.	properly, then reset the unit. If
	this does not solve the problem,
	consult your nearest service
	center.
• Sound cannot be heard.	Clean the connectors. ( 2)

•The unit does not turn on.

•Information shown on the display is incorrect.

The unit does not work at	Reset the unit. (	3)
all.
• Radio reception is poor.	• Connect the antenna firmly.
• Static noise while	• Pull the antenna out all the way.
listening to the radio.
“NA FILE” appears.	Make sure the disc contains
	supported audio files. ( 10)
“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” appears.	Reset the unit. If this does not
	solve the problem, consult your
	nearest service center.
Disc cannot be ejected.	Press and hold	to forcibly eject
	the disc. Be careful not to drop the
	disc when it is ejected. If this does
	not solve the problem, reset the
	unit. ( 3)

Symptom		Remedy
“READ ERROR”		Copy the files and folders onto the USB
appears.		device again. If this does not solve the
		problem, reset the USB device or use
		another USB device.
“NO DEVICE” appears.		Connect a USB device, and change the
		source to USB again.
“COPY PRO” appears.		A copy-protected file is played.
“NA DEVICE” appears.		Connect a supported USB device, and
		check the connections.
“NO MUSIC” appears.		Connect a USB device that contains
		playable audio files.
“iPod ERROR”	•	Reconnect the iPod.
appears.	•	Reset the iPod.
Noise is generated.		Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks do not play		Playback order is determined when
back as you intended		files are recorded.
them to play.
“READING” keeps		Do not use too many hierarchical levels
flashing.		or folders.
Elapsed playing time		This is caused by how the tracks are
is not correct.		recorded.
Correct characters are		This unit can only display uppercase
not displayed (e.g.		letters, numbers, and a limited number
album name).		of symbols. For				/
				KDC-U2159B
				/			:
		KDC-U2259R			KDC-U2359G
		Uppercase Cyrillic letters can also be
		displayed if [RUSSIAN SET] is set to
		[РУССКИЙ BКЛ]. ( 5)

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INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

Warning

•The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.

•Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.

•Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.

•Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.

•Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Caution

•For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.

•Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.

•Do not connect the wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or connect them in parallel.

•Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.

•If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.

•After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

•If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Basic procedure

1Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery.

2Connect the wires properly.

See Wiring connection. ( 13, 14)

3Install the unit to your car.

See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).

4 Connect the terminal of the car battery.

5 Reset the unit. ( 3)

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting.

Do the required wiring.

( 13, 14)

Dashboard of your car

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

When installing without the mounting sleeve

(Except for KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G )

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 screws (commercially available).

Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit.

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.

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Wiring connection (for KDC-U2159B / KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G )

Front output

Rear/subwoofer output

Antenna terminal	Fuse (10 A)

Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or Opel (Vauxhall) automobiles

You may need to modify the wiring of the supplied wiring harness as illustrated below.

	A7 (Red)		Ignition wire (Red)
	Vehicle		Unit
	A4 (Yellow)		Battery wire
			(Yellow)
			Default wiring
	Pin		Color and function
	A4	Yellow	: Battery
	A5	Blue/White	: Power control
	A7	Red	: Ignition (ACC)
	A8	Black	: Earth (ground) connection
	B1	Purple	: Rear speaker (right)
	B2	Purple/black
	B3	Gray	: Front speaker (right)
	B4	Gray/black
	B5	White	: Front speaker (left)
	B6	White/black
	B7	Green	: Rear speaker (left)
	B8	Green/black

Yellow (Battery wire) Red (Ignition wire)

Red (A7)

Yellow (A4)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

Light blue/yellow	STEERING WHEEL
	REMOTE INPUT
(Steering remote	REMOTE CONT
control wire)
Blue/White	ANT CONT
(Power control wire/	P. CONT
Antenna control wire)
Brown
(Mute control wire)	MUTE

To the steering wheel remote control adapter

To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.

To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.)

ISO connectors

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Wiring connection (for KDC-U359W / KDC-U359B / KDC-U259B / KDC-U259R / KDC-U259G / KDC-U259A / KDC-U2059 )

Front output

Rear/subwoofer output

Fuse (10 A)

Antenna terminal

				If no connections are made, do not let the wire
				come out from the tab.
		White	Light blue/yellow	STEERING WHEEL	To the steering wheel remote control
	To front speaker (left)	White/Black		REMOTE INPUT
			(Steering remote	REMOTE CONT	adapter
		Gray	control wire)
	To front speaker (right)	Gray/Black
		Green	Blue/White		To the power control terminal when using
	To rear speaker (left)	Green/Black	(Power control wire)		the optional power amplifier, or to the
					antenna control terminal in the vehicle.

Purple To rear speaker (right) Purple/Black

Ignition switch

Car fuse box

Car fuse box

Battery

Red

(Ignition wire)

Yellow (Battery wire)

Black (Ground wire)

To the metallic body or chassis of the car

Brown

(Mute control wire)

To the terminal that is grounded when the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigations manual.)

Part list for installation

(A) Faceplate

(B) Trim plate

(C) Mounting sleeve

(D) Wiring harness

(for KDC-U2159B /

KDC-U2259R / KDC-U2359G )

(for other models)

(E) Extraction key

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SPECIFICATIONS

FM

Frequency Range

For

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/

:

KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2259R

KDC-U2359G

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space)

For other models:

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space)

87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space)

Channel Space

Except for

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/

KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2259R

Selection

: 50 kHz/200 kHz

KDC-U2359G

Usable Sensitivity

For

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/

:

KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2259R

KDC-U2359G

(S/N = 26 dB)

0.71 μV/75 Ω

For other models: 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity

For

/

/

:

KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2259R

KDC-U2359G

(DIN S/N = 46 dB)

2.0 μV/75 Ω

Tuner

For other models: 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω)

Frequency

30 Hz — 15 kHz

Response (±3 dB)

Signal-to-Noise

64 dB

Ratio (MONO)

Stereo Separation

40 dB

(1 kHz)

For

/

/

:

KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2259R

KDC-U2359G

MW

Frequency Range

531 kHz — 1 611 kHz (9 kHz space)

Usable Sensitivity

28.2 μV

(S/N = 20 dB)

LW

Frequency Range

153 kHz — 279 kHz (9 kHz space)

Usable Sensitivity

50 μV

(S/N = 20 dB)

		For other models:
		Frequency Range	Band 1 (MW)	531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz space)
				530 kHz to 1 700 kHz (10 kHz space)
Tuner			Band 2 (SW1)	2 940 kHz to 7 735 kHz (5 kHz space)
			Band 3 (SW2)	9 500 kHz to 10 135 kHz/
				11 580 kHz to 18 135 kHz (5 kHz space)
		Channel Space Selection	Band 1	9 kHz/10 kHz
			Band 2/ 3	5 kHz
		Usable Sensitivity	MW	29.0 Bμ (28.2 μV)
		(S/N = 20 dB)	SW	30 dBμ (32 μV)
		Laser Diode		GaAIAs
		Digital Filter (D/A)		8 times over sampling
		Spindle Speed		500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)
player		Wow & Flutter		Below measurable limit
		Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)		0.01 %
		Frequency Response (±1 dB)		20 Hz — 20 kHz
CD
		Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz)		105 dB
		Dynamic Range		90 dB
		Channel Seperation		85 dB
		MP3 Decode		Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
		WMA Decode		Compliant with Windows Media Audio
		USB Standard		USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed)
		Maximum Supply Current		DC 5 V		1 A
USB		File System		FAT12/ 16/ 32
		MP3 Decode		Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
		WMA Decode		Compliant with Windows Media Audio
		WAV Decode		Linear-PCM

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