Kenwood KDC-U2259R, KDC-U2359G, KDC-U359W User Manual

KDC-U359W

KDC-U259G

KDC-U2259R KDC-U359B KDC-U259B KDC-U259R

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.

KDC-U259A KDC-U2059 KDC-U2159B

KDC-U2359G

CONTENTS BEFORE USE

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.

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)

BASICS

Faceplate

Volume knob

Display windowLoading slot

Detach button

(turn/press)

KDC-U359W KDC-U359B

How to resetAttach Detach

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.

Change the display information

Press DISPSCRL repeatedly.

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

Remote control (RC-406)

KDC-U359B/ KDC-U259B/ KDC-U259R/ KDC-U259G

KDC-U259A/ KDC-U2059

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

(supplied for

)

remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control.

Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

* Not used.

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

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.

( not available )

KDC-U359W

can also be

How to replace the battery

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GETTING STARTED

Select the display language and cancel the demonstration

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

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

•

For

“PRESS”

•

For other models:

Proceed to step 2.

1 Turn the volume knob to select

[ENG]

Then, the display shows: “CANCELDEMO” “PRESS”

“VOLUMEKNOB”

“CANCELDEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUMEKNOB”:

[ENG]

press the knob.

is selected for the initial setup.

“VOLUMEKNOB”

2 Press the volume knob.

[YES]

is selected for the initial setup.

3 Press the volume knob again.

“DEMOOFF” appears.

Set the clock

Press the volume knob to enter

1 2 Turn the volume knob to select 3 Turn the volume knob to select

[FUNCTION] [CLOCK] [CLOCK ADJUST]

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

Day

5 Turn the volume knob to select

Hour Minute

[CLOCK FORMAT]

“SELLANGUAGE”

(English) or

, then press the knob.

[RUS] (Russian)

, then press the knob.

, then

6 Turn the volume knob to select

[12H]

[24H]

, then press the knob.

7 Press 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

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

1 2 For For

Hour Minute

Set the initial settings

Press SRC to enter STANDBY.

[AUDIO CONTROL] [TUNER SETTING]

[FUNCTION]

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

: Press AUDIO to enter

and

[SYSTEM]

: Press the volume knob to enter

[AUDIO CONTROL]

4 Press and hold to exit.

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

Default:

AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH PREOUT

SP SELECT OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM

TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE

REAR/ SUB-W

connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier).

or 4inches, 6×9inches or 6inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.

NORMAL ( 5)

the selected band.

: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are

: Selects according to the speaker size (5inches

: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band

. ;

MIX

: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of

GETTING STARTED RADIO

SYSTEM KEY BEEP TDF ALARM

SOURCE SELECT

BUILT-IN AUX

RUSSIAN SET

P-OFF WAIT

CD READ 1

F/W UPDATE

UPDATE SYSTEM

F/W UP xx.xx

[RUSSIAN SET]

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

:Activates the keypress tone.;

(Except for

KDC-U2359G

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R

)

:Activates the alarm if you forget to detach the

faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ;

:Enables AUX in source selection.;

( 9)

Selects the display language for and Tag information (folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name) if applicable.

RUSSIAN OFF РУССКИЙ BКЛ

:Display language is English.;

:Display language is Russian.

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;

60minutes;

40M

OFF – – –

: 40minutes;

: Cancels

:Automatically distinguishes between audio file

disc and music CD.;

: Forces to play as an music CD.

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

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/

and

[P-OFF WAIT]

is selected only for

OFF

:Deactivates.

OFF

:Deactivates.

OFF

[FUNCTION]

60M

:Disables.

Supported band:

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

For For other models:

FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2

FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW

Search for a station

Press LSRC to select TUNER.

1 2 Press BAND repeatedly (or press 3 Press / (or press / (+) on RC-406) to search for a station.

AM–/#FM+ on RC-406) to select the band.

• 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

Default:

•

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access

Tuning.

“– – – • –” (for FM), “– – – –” (for MW/ LW/

SW1) or “– – – – –” (for SW2) appears on the display.

2 Press 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

Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION]

2 Turn 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

TUNER SETTING LOCAL SEEK

reception. (

stations only. ; SW1/ SW2 stations only.);

: Searches only stations with good

KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

KDC-U2159B

For

For other models:

OFF

: Cancels.

Default:

MW/

TUNER SETTING

YES

AUTO MEMORY

MONO SET

NEWS SET ON

REGIONAL* ON

AF SET* ON

TI ON

PTY SEARCH

CLOCK TIME SYNCON:Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio

* Default setting: For

; For other models:

:Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception.; (Selectable only if

[PRESETTYPE] ON

:Improves the FM reception, but the

stereo effect may be lost.;

: The unit will temporarily switch to News

Programme if available. ;

: Switches to another station only in

the specific region using the “AF” control.;

OFF

:Cancels.

: 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.;

:Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information.;

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

GERMAN

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

Data System station time.;

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

[NORMAL]

( 4)

OFF

: Cancels.

OFF

ENGLISH/ FRENCH

), then press the knob.

OFF

is selected for

OFF

:Cancels.

OFF

: Cancels.

:Cancels.

OFF

:Cancels.

to start.

:Cancels.

[MONO SET]/ [NEWS SET]/ [REGIONAL]/ [AF SET] [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH]

band is FM1/ FM2/ FM3.

• Available Program Type:

SPEECH

MUSIC: POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M

The unit will search for the Program Type

categorized under 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.

is selectable only when the

: NEWS

, AFFAIRS

SPORT VARIED SOCIAL LEISURE

(music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS

OTHER M (music), JAZZ NATION M (music), OLDIES

, INFO (information),

, EDUCATE

, DRAMA

, WEATHER

, RELIGION

, DOCUMENT

[SPEECH]

, FINANCE

, PHONE IN

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 disappears and the audio system resumes.

When the call ends, “CALL” disappears. (The

audio system resumes.)

, CULTURE

, COUNTRY

, FOLK M (music)

[MUSIC]

SRC. “CALL”

, SCIENCE , CHILDREN , TRAVEL

CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes automatically and playback starts.

Label side : Eject disc

USB

USB input terminal

iPod/iPhone

(for

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

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

MODE ON:

From the iPod

MODE OFF:

From the unit.

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

KDC-U359W/ KDC-U359B

)

KDC-U359W KDC-U359B

To Do this

Pause or resume

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

playback

Select a track/file

Select a folder

Reverse/

Press / (or press / (+) on RC-406).

Press / (or press

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).

Press and hold / (or press and hold / (+) on RC-406).

Fast-forward

Repeat play

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

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”.

You can still play/pause, file search, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.

For iPod: Applicable only when

For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.

[MODE OFF]

is selected.

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 selected.

( 7)

[MODE OFF]

1 Press . 2 Turn 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 the maximum ratio (10 setting made.

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

• Not applicable for audio CD.

/ skip songs at

) regardless of the

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

Press DIRECT.

1 2 Press 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 . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category,

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter

character search.

4 Turn the volume knob to select the

character to be searched for.

5 Press / to move to the entry

position.

You can enter up to 3characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start searching. 7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

Repeat step

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

7 until the desired item is

”.

Set the skip search 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.

[FUNCTION]

[USB]

, then

3 Turn the volume knob to select

[SKIP SEARCH]

, then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

0.5%

(default)/ 1%/ 5%/

ratio over the total files.

10%

: Skip search

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 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

[FUNCTION] [USB]

, then

3 Turn the volume knob to select

[MUSIC DRIVE]

, then press the knob.

4 Press the volume knob to select

[DRIVE CHANGE]

The next drive is selected automatically. Repeat steps 1 to drives. Selectable items:

4 to select the following

[DRIVE1]

[DRIVE5]

AUX

Preparation:

Select

[ON]

for

[BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 5)

Start listening

Connect a portable audio player

(commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

3.5mm 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 a portable audio player connected to the unit...

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

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select

SET]

, 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.

Portable audio player

[FUNCTION] [SYSTEM]

[AUX NAME

AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press AUDIO to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection

(see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step

selected or activated.

2 until the desired item is

3 Press and hold to exit.

(or using RC-406)

1 Press AUD to enter 2 Press / to make a selection, then

press ENT

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

SUB-W LEVEL

BASS LEVEL –8 to +8

MID LEVEL –8 to +8

TRE LEVEL –8 to +8

EQ PRO

BASS ADJUST

–15 to +15 (0)

(+6)

(+5)

(0)

BASS CTR FRQ

BASS LEVEL

[AUDIO CONTROL]

Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

Adjusts the level to memorize

for each source. (Before making an adjustment,

select the source you want to adjust.)

60/ 80/ 100/ 200

the center frequency.

–8 to +8 (+6)

the level.

Default:

: Selects

: Adjusts

EQ PRO

BASS Q FACTOR

BASS EXTEND

MID ADJUST

TRE ADJUST

PRESET EQ DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL

BASS BOOST

LOUDNESS LV1/ LV2

MID CTR FRQ

MID LEVEL

MID Q FACTOR

TRE CTR FRQ

TRE LEVEL

ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ NATURAL USER

:Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)

[DRIVE EQ]

is a preset equalizer that reduces

noise from the road.

LV1/ LV2/ LV3

boost level. ;

:Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level.;

OFF

:Cancels.

1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00

Adjusts the quality factor.

: Turns on the extended

bass. ;

OFF

: Cancels.

0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5K

the center frequency.

–8 to +8 (+5)

the level.

0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25

quality factor.

10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5K

Selects the center frequency.

–8 to +8 (0)

level.

: Selects your preferred bass

OFF

: Cancels.

: Adjusts the

[USER]

: Adjusts

: Adjusts the

to use the

: Selects

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MORE INFORMATION

SUBWOOFERSET ON

LPFSUBWOOFER THROUGH

SUB-WPHASE REVERSE

FADER R15

BALANCE L15

VOLUMEOFFSET

(Default:0)

SOUNDRECNSTR

(Sound reconstruction)

•

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

only if

[SWITCH PREOUT]

•

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

selectable only if

AUDIO SETTINGS

:Turns on the subwoofer output.;

OFF

:Cancels.

:All signals are sent to

the subwoofer.;

160HZ

lower than 85Hz/ 120Hz/ 160Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

NORMAL

the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than selected for

front speaker output balance.

right speaker output balance.

–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.)

:Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency components and restoring the risetime of the waveform that are lost in audio data compression.;

[SUBWOOFER SET]

85HZ/ 120HZ

:Audio signals with frequencies

(180°)/ (0°):Selects the phase of

[LPF SUBWOOFER]

F15 (0

):Adjusts the rear and

R15 (0

):Adjusts the left and

is set to

[THROUGH]

OFF

:Cancels.

is selectable

[SUB-W]. ( 4)

is set to

DISPLAY SETTINGS

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

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection

(see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step

selected or activated.

4 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

DIMMER ON:

BRIGHTNESS LVL 0

TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE:

[ON]

3 until the desired item is

Dims the display illumination. ;

OFF:

Illuminates according to the

[BRIGHTNESS]

—

LVL 31

brightness level for display illumination.

display information automatically, or scroll only once.

Selects whether to scroll the

; OFF:

[FUNCTION]

[DISPLAY]

Default:

settings.

: Selects your preferred

Cancels.

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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