Kenwood KDC-X397, KDC-MP255U, KDC-MP155U, KDC-355U, KDC-155U User Manual

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KDC-X397

KDC-MP255U KDC-355U KDC-255U

KDC-MP155U

KMR-355U KDC-155U

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X397/ KDC-355U/ KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KDC-MP255U/ KDC-MP155U/ KMR-355U Serial number

US Residents Only

CONTENTS BEFORE USE

BEFORE USE 2

BASICS 3

GETTING STARTED 4

RADIO 5

CD / USB / iPod 6

AUX 7

PANDORA®

KDC-X397

(for

KDC-155U

KDC-355U

KMR-355U

KDC-255U

) 8

SiriusXM™

(for

KDC-X397

KDC-355U

KMR-355U

) 8

AUDIO SETTINGS 10

DISPLAY SETTINGS 11

MORE INFORMATION 11

TROUBLESHOOTING 12

SPECIFICATIONS 13

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 14

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accident.

• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.

• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit.

•

If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RC-406):

• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY This perchlorate WARNING applies only to the product sold or distributed in California USA “Perchlorate

Material–special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

Maintenance

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

How to read this manual

• Operations explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.

[XX]

indicates the selected items.

•

(« XX)

•

indicates references are available on

the stated page number.

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

• Do not use any accessories for the disc.

• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

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

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

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

BASICS

Faceplate

KDC-X397

Display window

Attach

Remote control (RC-406)

(not supplied for

KMR-355U

Remote sensor (Do not expose

Volume knob

to bright sunlight.)

(turn/press) Loading slot

Detach

* Not used.

How to reset

Detach button

KDC-X397 KDC-255UKDC-355U KDC-155U KMR-355U

KDC-MP255U

Your preset adjustments

KDC-MP155U

will also be erased.

To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)

How to replace the battery

)

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

Turn on the power Press L SRC.

• Press and hold to turn off the power.*

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL

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.

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

Change the display information*

KMR-355U

For

KDC-MP255U

: The power will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off).

KDC-MP155U

Press SCRL DISP repeatedly.

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

( not available )

: You can also select to turn off the display information by pressing SCRL DISP repeatedly.

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GETTING STARTED

Set the initial settings

Cancel the demonstration

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

shows: “CANCEL DEMO” \ “PRESS” \ “VOLUME KNOB”

1 Press the volume knob.

[YES]

is selected for the initial setup.

2 Press the volume knob again. “DEMO OFF” appears.

For

KMR-355U

Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select 3 Turn the volume knob to select 4 Press the volume knob to select

[DEMO OFF]

is selected initially.

[FUNCTION] [SETTINGS] [CLOCK]

[CLOCK ADJUST]/ [CLOCK ADJ]

, then press the knob.

5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob. 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob. Press 4

¢ to move between the hour and minute adjustment.

7 Press and hold to exit.

(or)

Press and hold SCRL DISP to enter clock adjustment mode

directly while in clock display screen.

Then, perform steps 5 and 6 above to set the clock.

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

[STANDBY]

[FUNCTION] [INITIAL SET]

, then press the knob.

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

the knob.

5 Press and hold to exit.

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press

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

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

KEY BEEP

PANDORA SRC

BUILT-IN AUX/ BUILTIN AUX

CD READ

SWITCH PRE

SP SELECT

F/W UPDATE

F/W UP xx.xx

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

(Except for

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

ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (« 7)

1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play

as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.

(Except for REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier).

OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.

YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

KDC-MP255U

KDC-X397/ KDC-355U

KDC-MP155U

)

Default:

)

RADIO

Search for a station

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

FM2/ FM3/ AM.

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select FM1/

3 Press 4 / ¢ to 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)

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for

1 Press

AM– / #FM+ to select a band.

KMR-355U

)

2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. “– – – • –” (for FM) or “– – – –” (for AM) appears on the display. 3 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 4 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for a frequency.

• To cancel, press

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

Other settings

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

[FUNCTION] [SETTINGS]

, then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table on the right),

then press the knob.

4 Press and hold to exit.

SEEK MODE Selects the tuning method for the

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

AUTO MEMORY

MONO SET

KDC-MP255U

For

PTY SEARCH Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press

CLOCK

TIME SYNC

TUNER SET: Selectable only when the source is not TUNER.

•

[MONO SET]/ [PTY SEARCH]/ [TI]

• Available Program Type:

SPEECH: NEWS, INFORM

MUSIC

The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under

• For

selected.

KDC-MP255U

information or alarm, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic information or alarm function is turned on.

YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels. (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (

ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.

KDC-MP155U

ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.

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

ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.

(information),

PERSNLTY

(spanish music),

ROCK, CLS ROCK COUNTRY

(rhythm and blues), music)

(personality),

(classic rock),

OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA

KDC-MP155U

is selectable only when the source is FM.

PUBLIC, COLLEGE, HABL ESP

HIP HOP, WEATHER

SOFT R&B

: If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic

/ ¢ buttons.

4 / ¢

SPORTS, TALK, LANGUAGE, REL TALK

(spanish talk),

ADLT HIT

(soft rhythm and blues),

(adult hits),

(nostalgia),

SOFT RCK

JAZZ, CLASSICL

REL MUSC

[SPEECH]

(softrock),

(classical),

to start.

(religious talk),

MUSC ESP

(religious

[MUSIC]

Default:

TOP 40,

R & B

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CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

Label side

: Eject disc

KDC-MP155U

: Applicable

— : Not applicable

To Do this CD USB iPod

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

USB

USB input terminal

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

The source changes to USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone (except for

KDC-MP155U

)

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

The source changes to iPod and playback starts.

Press and hold iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.

MODE ON: MODE OFF:

You can still control play/pause, file

From the iPod

From the unit.

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

Pause or resume

Press 6 38 (or ENT 38 on RC-406).

playback

Select a track/file Press 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).

Select a folder

Press 1 – / 2 + (or

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).

Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).

Select a track/file from a list

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

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

• iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music

Control (KMC) file ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS

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

, GENRES, COMPOSERS

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

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press

• To cancel, press and hold

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

Repeat play Press 4

repeatedly.

• Audio CD: TRACK/ TRAC REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

• MP3/WMA file: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER/ FOLD REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Random play Press 3

repeatedly.

• Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

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

to select “ALL RANDOM.”

Only for files registered in the database created with

KME Light/ KMC.

Only for iPod.

Only for MP3/WMA files.

Applicable only when

Press and hold 3

[MODE OFF]

is selected.

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