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

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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.

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 “ displayed on iPod.

” is

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the

“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.

“NA FILE” appears. Make sure the disc contains

“NO DISC” appears. Insert a playable disc into the

“TOC ERROR” appears. Make sure the disc is clean and

“PLEASE EJECT” appears. Reset the unit. If this does not

Disc cannot be ejected.

optimum level.

• 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.

supported audio files.

loading slot.

inserted properly.

solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.

Press and hold

the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit.

( 3)

( 2)

( 3)

( 10)

to forcibly eject

Symptom Remedy

“READ ERROR” appears.

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

“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played. “NA DEVICE” appears. Connect a supported USB device, and

“NO MUSIC” appears. Connect a USB device that contains

“iPod ERROR” appears.

Noise is generated. Tracks do not play

back as you intended them to play.

“READING” keeps flashing.

Elapsed playing time is not correct.

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

Copy the files and folders onto the USB

device again. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device.

source to USB again.

check the connections.

playable audio files.

• Reconnect the iPod.

• Reset the iPod. Skip to another track or change the disc. Playback order is determined when

files are recorded.

Do not use too many hierarchical levels

or folders.

This is caused by how the tracks are

recorded.

This unit can only display uppercase

letters, numbers, and a limited number of symbols.

KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

Uppercase Cyrillic letters can also be displayed if

[РУССКИЙ BКЛ]. ( 5)

KDC-U2159B

For

[RUSSIAN SET]

is set to

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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 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

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

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.

wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground

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.

( 13, 14)

3 Install the unit to your car.

See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).

4 Connect the 5 Reset the unit.

terminal of the car battery.

( 3)

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting.

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.

Do the required wiring.

( 13, 14)

Dashboard of your car

Wiring connection

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

(for

)

Front output

Rear/subwoofer output

Antenna terminal

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

A4 (Yellow)

Unit

Battery wire (Yellow)

Default wiring

Color and function

A4 Yellow : Battery

A5 Blue/White : Power control A7 Red : Ignition (ACC) A8 Black : Earth (ground) connection B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8

Purple Purple/black Gray Gray/black White White/black Green Green/black

: Rear speaker (right)

: Front speaker (right)

: Front speaker (left)

: Rear speaker (left)

Yellow (Battery wire)

Red (Ignition wire)

Red (A7)

Yellow (A4)

ISO connectors

Fuse (10A)

Light blue/yellow

(Steering remote control wire)

Blue/White

(Power control wire/ Antenna control wire)

Brown

(Mute control wire)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire

come out from the tab.

STEERING WHEEL

REMOTE INPUT

REMOTE CONT

ANT CONT

P. CONT

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

MUTE

either the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.)

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Wiring connection

KDC-U359W/ KDC-U359B/ KDC-U259B/ KDC-U259R/ KDC-U259G/ KDC-U259A/ KDC-U2059

(for

Front output

Rear/subwoofer output

)

Part list for installation

(A)

Faceplate

Antenna terminal

To front speaker (left)

To front speaker (right)

To rear speaker (left)

To rear speaker (right)

Ignition switch

Car fuse box

Battery

Car fuse box

Black (Ground wire)

To the metallic body or chassis of the car

White

White/Black

Gray

Gray/Black

Green

Green/Black

Purple

Purple/Black

Red

(Ignition wire)

Yellow

(Battery wire)

Fuse (10A)

Light blue/yellow

(Steering remote control wire)

Blue/White

(Power control wire)

Brown

(Mute control wire)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire

come out from the tab.

STEERING WHEEL

REMOTE INPUT

REMOTE CONT

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 the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigations manual.)

(B)

Trim plate

(C)

Mounting sleeve

(D)

Wiring harness

KDC-U2159B

(for

KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

(for other models)

(E)

Extraction key

)

SPECIFICATIONS

FM Frequency Range

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

For

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)

Tuner

Channel Space Selection

Usable Sensitivity (S/N=26dB)

Quieting Sensitivity (DINS/N=46dB)

Frequency Response (±3dB)

Signal-to-Noise

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R

Except for

KDC-U2359G

For

50 kHz/200 kHz

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

0.71V/75

For other models:

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

For

8.2 dBf (0.71V/75)

2.0V/75

For other models:

17.2 dBf (2.0V/75)

30Hz — 15kHz

64dB

Ratio (MONO) Stereo Separation

40dB

(1kHz)

KDC-U2159B/ KDC-U2259R/ KDC-U2359G

For

MW Frequency Range 531kHz — 1611kHz (9kHz space)

Usable Sensitivity

28.2V

(S/N=20dB)

LW Frequency Range 153kHz — 279kHz (9kHz space)

Usable Sensitivity

50V

(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)

Band 2 (SW1) 2 940 kHz to 7 735 kHz (5 kHz space)

Tuner

Channel Space Selection Band 1 9 kHz/10 kHz

Usable Sensitivity

(S/N=20dB)

Band 3 (SW2) 9 500 kHz to 10 135 kHz/

11 580 kHz to 18 135 kHz (5 kHz space)

Band 2/ 3 5 kHz MW 29.0 B (28.2 V) SW 30 dB (32V)

Laser Diode GaAIAs Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling Spindle Speed 500rpm — 200rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit Frequency Response(±1dB) 20Hz — 20kHz Total Harmonic Distortion(1kHz) 0.01% Signal-to-Noise Ratio(1kHz) 105dB

CD player

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

File System FAT12/16/32

USB

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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