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 KMM-118
Serial number
US Residents Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at http://www.kenwood.com/usa/
and cancel the demonstration
2 Set the clock and date
3 Set the initial settings
RADIO 5
USB/iPod/ANDROID 7
AUX 9
AUDIO SETTINGS 10
DISPLAY SETTINGS 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 12
REFERENCES 13
Maintenance
More information
INSTALLATION/
CONNECTION 14
SPECIFICATIONS 17
IMPORTANT
•
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe
Warning and Caution in this manual.
•
Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
WARNING
•
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
•
Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
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 external device 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.
•
Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected
( 16)
. Turn off the unit or change the source to STANDBY when parking at a low ceiling area.
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.
How to read this manual
•
Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.
•
English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the
•
[XX]
indicates the selected items.
•
( XX)
indicates references are available on the stated page.
[FUNCTION]
menu.
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2
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BASICS
Faceplate
Remote control (RC-406)
Volume knob
Detach button
ToOn the faceplateOn the remote control
Turn on the power
Adjust the volumeTurn the volume knob.Press
Select a source
Change the display information*Press DISP repeatedly.
*
You can also turn off the display information by pressing
Press
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Press
Display window
How to resetAttachDetach
.
repeatedly.
DISP
repeatedly.
Your preset adjustments will
be erased except stored radio
stations.
( 14)
*
Not used
How to replace the battery
Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )
• Press and hold
the volume to 15.
Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.
• Press again to cancel.
Press SRC repeatedly.
( Not available )
or .
Remote sensor (Do not
expose to bright sunlight.)
Pull out the
insulation sheet
when using for
the first time.
to continuously increase
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3
GETTING STARTED
1
Select the display language and cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display
shows: “SEL LANGUAGE”
1 Turn the volume knob to select
then press the knob.
[ENG]
is selected for the initial setup.
Then, the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO”
KNOB”.
2 Press the volume knob.
[YES]
is selected for the initial setup.
3 Press the volume knob again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
2
Set the clock and date
1
Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select
To adjust the clock
3 Turn the volume knob to select
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Hour
Minute
5 Turn the volume knob to select
6 Turn the volume knob to select
“PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”
[ENG]
(English) or
“PRESS” “VOLUME
[FUNCTION]
[CLOCK]
[CLOCK ADJUST]
[CLOCK FORMAT]
[12H]
.
, then press the knob.
, then press the knob.
or
, then press the knob.
[24H]
, then press the knob.
[SPA]
(Spanish),
To set the date
7 Turn the volume knob to select
8 Turn the volume knob to select
the knob.
9 Turn the volume knob to select
[DATE FORMAT]
[DD/MM/YY]
[DATE SET]
, then press the knob.
, then press the knob.
or
[MM/DD/YY]
, then press
10 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Day
Month Year or Month Day Year
11 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press
3
Set the initial settings
1
Press repeatedly to enter STANDBY.
2 Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION]
.
.
3 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.
5 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press
AUDIO CONTROL
SWITCH PREOUT
SP SELECT
REAR/SUB-W
connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external
amplifier).
OFF/5/4/6 × 9/6/OEM
or 4inches, 6×9inches or 6inches) or OEM speakers for optimum
performance.
: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are
( 16)
: Selects according to the speaker size (5inches
.
Default:
XX
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GETTING STARTEDRADIO
TUNER SETTING
PRESET TYPE
SYSTEM
KEY BEEP
SOURCE SELECT
BUILT-IN AUX
F/W UPDATE
UPDATE SYSTEM
F/W UP xxxx
CLOCK
CLOCK DISPLAY
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
NORMAL
:Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band
(FM1/FM2/FM3/AM).;
button, regardless of the selected band.
ON
:Activates the keypress tone.;
ON
:Enables AUX in source selection.;
YES
:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO:Cancels (upgrading is not
activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, visit
<www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
ON
:The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned
off.;
OFF
:Cancels.
Select the display language for
if applicable.
By default,
[ENGLISH]
MIX
:Memorizes one station for each preset
OFF
:Deactivates.
OFF
:Disables.
[FUNCTION]
is selected.
menu and music information
( 9)
Search for a station
1
Press repeatedly to select TUNER.
2 Press repeatedly (or press / on the remote
control) to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.
3 Press S/T (or press S/ on the remote control) to
search for a station.
• To change the searching method for S/T: Press
repeatedly.
AUTO1 : Automatically search for a station.
AUTO2 : Search for a preset station.
MANUAL : Manually search for a station.
• To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to6).
• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1to6) (or
press one of the number buttons (1to6) on the remote control).
Direct Access Tuning
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.
2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.
3 Press to search for a station.
• To cancel, press
• If no operation is done for 10seconds after step
is automatically canceled.
(using the remote control)
or DIRECT.
2, Direct Access Tuning
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5
RADIO
Other settings
1
Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION]
.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
[PRESET TYPE]. ( 5)
OFF
:Cancels.
.
Default:
ENGLISH/FRENCH
To return to the previous setting item, press
TUNER SETTING
AUTO
MEMORY
MONO SET
NEWS SETON
REGIONALON
AF SETON
TION
PTY SEARCH1 Turn the volume knob to select the available Program Type, then press
YES
:Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception.;
NO
:Cancels.
•
Selectable only if
ON
:Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost.;
OFF
:Cancels.
: The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available. ;
OFF
:Cancels.
: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”
control.;
: 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 if available
(“TI” lights up).;
the knob.
2
Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language (
GERMAN
3
Press S/T to start searching.
[NORMAL]
OFF
:Cancels.
OFF
:Cancels.
), then press the knob.
is selected for
CLOCK
TIME SYNC
Available Program Type for
SPEECH
MUSIC
XX
The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under
• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information or news
bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be
applied the next time traffic information or news bulletin is turned on.
/
ON
:Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Data System station time.;
OFF
:Cancels.
:
NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL
RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
:
POP M
(music),
CLASSICS, OTHER M
OLDIES, FOLK M
if selected.
[PTY SEARCH]
(information),
ROCK M
(music),
(music)
SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
(music),
EASY M
JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M
(music),
LIGHT M
(music),
is selectable
,
(music),
[SPEECH]
,
or
6
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USB/iPod/ANDROID
Start playback
The source changes automatically and
playback starts.
USB input terminal
USB
CA-U1EX (max.: 500mA)
(optional accessory)
iPod/iPhone
KCA-iP102/KCA-iP103
(optional accessory)
or accessory of the iPod/
2
*
iPhone
ANDROID
Micro USB 2.0 cable
(commercially available)
1
*
KCA-iP102 : 30-pin type, KCA-iP103 : Lightning type
2
*
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
1
*
3
*
2
*
To directly select USB/iPod/ANDROID source, press iPodUSB.
ToOn the faceplateOn the remote control
Playback/pausePress .
4
Reverse/Fast-forward
Select a file
Select a folder
Repeat play
*
*
Press and hold S/T.Press and hold S/.
Press S/T.Press S/
5
*
6
Press J/K.
Press repeatedly.
FILE REPEAT/FOLDER REPEAT/ALL REPEAT
FILE REPEAT/FOLDER REPEAT/REPEAT OFF
6
Random play
*
Press repeatedly.
FOLDER RANDOM/RANDOM OFF
Press
.
.
Press
/.
: MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
: iPod or ANDROID
: MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file, iPod or
ANDROID
Press and hold
3
*
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions
to select
ALL RANDOM
.
to install the application. You can also install the latest version of KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device
before connecting. For more information, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
4
*
For ANDROID: Applicable only when
5
*
Only for MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files. This does not work for iPod/ANDROID.
6
*
For iPod/ANDROID: Applicable only when
[BROWSE MODE]
is selected.
[MODE OFF]/[BROWSE MODE]
( 8)
is selected.
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USB/iPod/ANDROID
Select control mode
While in iPod source, press iPodUSB repeatedly.
MODE ON
: Control iPod using the iPod itself
MODE OFF
While in ANDROID source, press iPodUSB repeatedly.
BROWSE MODE
HAND MODE
play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse from this unit.
: Control iPod from this unit.
: Control Android device from this unit via KENWOOD
MUSIC PLAY application installed in the Android
device.
: Control Android device using the Android device
itself via other media player applications installed in
the Android device. However, you can still play/pause
and file skip from this unit.
. However,
you can still
Select music drive
While in USB source, press iPodUSB repeatedly.
Stored songs in the following drive will be played back.
• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass
Storage Class).
• Selected drive of a multiple drives device.
Select a file from a folder/list
For iPod/ANDROID, applicable only when
is selected.
[MODE OFF]/[BROWSE MODE]
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the
knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.
Quick Search
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.
Skip Search
Press S/T to search at a preset skip search ratio.
• Pressing and holding S/T searches at a 10% ratio.
Alphabet search
You can search for a file according to the first character.
For iPod source
(applicable only for USB and ANDROID source)
(applicable only for iPod and ANDROID source)
(applicable only for iPod and ANDROID source)
1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the character.
• Select “
3 Press S/T to move to the entry position.
” to search for a character other than AtoZ, 0to9.
*
• You can enter up to 3characters.
4 Press the volume knob to start searching.
For ANDROID source
1 Press J/K to enter character search.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the character.
^A^: Upper case letters (A to Z)
_A_: Lower case letters (a to z)
-0-: Numbers (0 to 9)
: Character other than AtoZ, 0to9
***
3 Press the volume knob to start searching.
• To return to the root folder/first file/top menu, press 5.
• To return to the previous setting item, press
• To cancel, press and hold
.
( 9, [SKIP SEARCH])
.
8
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USB/iPod/ANDROID
Direct Music Search
1 Press DIRECT.
2 Press the number buttons to enter a file number.
3 Press to search for music.
• To cancel, press
• Not available if Random Play is selected.
• Not applicable for iPod and ANDROID source.
Listen to TuneIn Radio/TuneIn Radio Pro/Aupeo
While listening to TuneIn Radio, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo, connect the
iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit.
• The unit will output the sound from these applications.
Other settings
1
Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press
USB
MUSIC DRIVEDRIVE CHANGE
SKIP SEARCH0.5%/1%/5%/10%
(using the remote control)
or DIRECT.
[FUNCTION]
automatically and playback starts.
Repeat steps
the skip search ratio over the total files.
:The next drive (
1
to 3 to select the following drives.
[DRIVE 1]
: While listening to iPod or ANDROID source, selects
.
.
Default:
to
[DRIVE 5]
) is selected
AUX
Preparation:
Select
[ON]
for
[BUILT-IN AUX]
Start listening
1
Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
Auxiliary input jack
3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)
2 Press repeatedly 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
3 Turn the volume knob to select
4 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
XX
AUX
(default)/
DVD/PORTABLE/GAME/VIDEO/TV
5 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press
in
[SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5)
Portable audio player
[FUNCTION]
[SYSTEM]
[AUX NAME SET]
.
, then press the knob.
, then press the knob.
.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
While listening to any source...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following
table), then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or
activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press
(or using the remote control)
1 Press AUD to enter
[AUDIO CONTROL]
2 Press J / K to select an item, then press .
AUDIO CONTROL
SUB-W LEVEL
BASS LEVEL–8
MID LEVEL–8
TRE LEVEL–8
–15
to
to +8 (+2)
to +8 (+1)
to +8 (+1)
+15 (0
[FUNCTION]
)Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
Adjusts the level to memorize for each
source. (Before making an adjustment,
select the source you want to adjust.)
.
.
.
Default:
EQ PRO
(This setting is stored to
BASS ADJUSTBASS CTR FRQ 60/80/100/200
MID ADJUSTMID CTR FRQ0.5KHZ/1.0KHZ/1.5KHZ/2.5KHZ
TRE ADJUSTTRE CTR FRQ10.0KHZ/12.5KHZ/15.0KHZ/17.5KHZ
):Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
to
R15 (0
):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
For AUX:
–8
to +8(0) ; For other sources: –8 to 0:Preset the initial
volume level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you
want to adjust.)
ON
:Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency
components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost
in audio data compression.;
[SWITCH PREOUT]
is set to
[ON]. ( 10)
OFF
is set to
:Cancels.
[SUB-W]. ( 4)
is selectable only if
Set the dimmer
Press and hold DISP (DIMMER) to turn on or off the dimmer.
• If you have set
hold this button.
[DIMMER TIME]
, it will be canceled once you press and
Other settings
1
Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION]
.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
is
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press
DISPLAY
DIMMER
BRIGHTNESS0
TEXT SCROLLAUTO/ONCE
Dim the illumination.
ON
:Dimmer is turned on.;
DIMMER TIME
1
Turn the volume knob to adjust the
2
Turn the volume knob to adjust the
(Default:
[ON]: 6:00PM; [OFF]: 6:00 AM
to 31: Select your preferred brightness level for display illumination.
automatically, or scroll only once.;
:Select whether to scroll the display information
OFF
:Set the dimmer on and off time.
:Cancels.
.
[ON]
time, then press the knob.
[OFF]
time, then press the knob.
)
OFF
:Cancels.
Default:
XX
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SymptomRemedy
Sound cannot be heard.
“MISWIRING CHECK WIRING
THEN PWR ON” appears.
“PROTECTING SEND SERVICE”
appears.
General
•
Sound cannot be heard.
•
The unit does not turn on.
•
Information shown on the
display is incorrect.
The unit does not work at all.Reset the unit.
•
Radio reception is poor.
•
Static noise while listening
Radio
to the radio.
“READING” keeps flashing.Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
Elapsed playing time is not
correct.
Correct characters are not
displayed (e.g. album name).
USB/iPod
“NA FILE”Make sure the media contains supported audio files.
“READ ERROR”Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again.
•
Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
•
Check the cords and connections.
Turn the power off, then check to be sure the
terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly.
Turn the power on again.
Send the unit to the nearest service center.
Clean the connectors.
Connect the antenna firmly.
This is caused by how the files are recorded.
•
This unit can only display uppercase letters,
numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
•
Depending on the display language you have
selected
displayed correctly.
( 13)
If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB
device or use another USB device.
( 13)
( 3)
( 5)
, some characters may not be
SymptomRemedy
“NO DEVICE”Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.
“COPY PRO”A copy-protected file is played.
“NA DEVICE”Connect a supported USB device, and check the
USB/iPod
“NO MUSIC”Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files.
“iPod ERROR”
•
Sound cannot
be heard during
playback.
•
Sound output only
from the Android
device.
Cannot playback at
[
BROWSE MODE
ANDROID
“NO DEVICE” or
“READING” keeps
flashing.
Playback is intermittent
or sound skips.
“ANDROID ERROR”/
“NADEVICE”
connections.
•
Reconnect the iPod.
•
Reset the iPod.
•
Reconnect the Android device.
•
If in
[HAND MODE]
on the Android device and start playback.
•
If in
[HAND MODE]
application or use another media player application.
•
Restart the Android device.
•
If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device is unable to route the audio signal to unit.
•
Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the
].
Android device.
•
Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate
control mode.
•
If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support
•
Switch off the developer options on the Android device.
•
Reconnect the Android device.
•
If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support
Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device.
•
Reconnect the Android device.
•
Restart the Android device.
, launch any media player application
, relaunch the current media player
( 7)
[BROWSE MODE]. ( 13)
[BROWSE MODE]. ( 13)
( 13)
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REFERENCES
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.
More information
For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list
– Any other latest information
Visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
Playable files
•
Playable audio file for USB mass storage class device: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma),
WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac)
•
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.
•
For detailed information and notes about the playable audio files, visit
<www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofiles>.
About USB devices
•
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
•
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5m may result in abnormal playback.
•
This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
About iPod/iPhone
Made for
–
iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)
–
iPod classic
–
iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)