Instruction Manual
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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for Windows Media'" Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your new CO-receiver. Model KDC-148/ KDC-108/ KDC-MP148CR Serial number _ US Residents Only Register Online i;\~~";~~:r"¥":.:'~:~\h~I~\~,1~'''I~I t~:~;~~~~§m\.~;/ ~~!~~\i.'\1~ ~' ~.~!i~ 1 ~~~;1j © 2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved. i~%M J~'i\?~~i;i\},'~\f~\~~~7t7~'~;~~1~~~~t;i,.i;>~'~,~i~l,~ ¥))/I;:~t\:'~J\:\l~~f~:l":.,l\~'~rUf...
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for Windows Media'" Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your new CO-receiver. Model KDC-148/ KDC-108/ KDC-MP148CR Serial number _ US Residents Only Register Online i;\~~";~~:r"¥":.:'~:~\h~I~\~,1~'''I~I t~:~;~~~~§m\.~;/ ~~!~~\i.'\1~ ~' ~.~!i~ 1 ~~~;1j © 2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved. i~%M J~'i\?~~i;i\},'~\f~\~~~7t7~'~;~~1~~~~t;i,.i;>~'~,~i~l,~ ¥))/I;:~t\:'~J\:\l~~f~:l":.,l\~'~rUf...
Instruction Manual
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... the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations Listening to the radio 7 Adjust [SETIINGS] mode settings Listening to a disc 8 Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Random Play Selecting Scan Play Selecting a folder/track/file Direct Music Search using the remote controller (RC-405) Listening to the other external components 9 Function settings 10 Troubleshooting 11 Installation/connection 12 Basic procedure Warning Caution Wiring connection Installing the unit Specifications 15 WARNING Stop the car before operating...
... the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations Listening to the radio 7 Adjust [SETIINGS] mode settings Listening to a disc 8 Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Random Play Selecting Scan Play Selecting a folder/track/file Direct Music Search using the remote controller (RC-405) Listening to the other external components 9 Function settings 10 Troubleshooting 11 Installation/connection 12 Basic procedure Warning Caution Wiring connection Installing the unit Specifications 15 WARNING Stop the car before operating...
Instruction Manual
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... ready to factory settings when the reset button is equipped 3 If swallowed contact physician immediately. Dispose of the unit and faceplate with coloring on the dashboard. • Lithium battery. How to reset your disc recorder instruction manual.) • 3-inch CD cannot be exposed to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like. • Keep battery out of reach of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery. ==y~~ ~ *0 CALIFORNIA...
... ready to factory settings when the reset button is equipped 3 If swallowed contact physician immediately. Dispose of the unit and faceplate with coloring on the dashboard. • Lithium battery. How to reset your disc recorder instruction manual.) • 3-inch CD cannot be exposed to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like. • Keep battery out of reach of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery. ==y~~ ~ *0 CALIFORNIA...
Instruction Manual
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Display window Ejects the disc Volume knob Detaches the faceplate Auxiliary input jack The following indicator lights up when ... ST: A stereo broadcast is in damage to the monitor or unit. Failure to bright sunlight. Cleaning the connector: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Use a cotton swab or cloth. IN: A disc is received (FM). on the disc, or use a disc with a dry silicon...
Display window Ejects the disc Volume knob Detaches the faceplate Auxiliary input jack The following indicator lights up when ... ST: A stereo broadcast is in damage to the monitor or unit. Failure to bright sunlight. Cleaning the connector: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Use a cotton swab or cloth. IN: A disc is received (FM). on the disc, or use a disc with a dry silicon...
Instruction Manual
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..." disappear and the audio system resumes. Selects the available sources (TUNER, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the SRC power is turned on. • If the source is loaded. When you press or hold ~ on the main unit will also exit from the setting mode. forwards cannot be performed using a commercial telephone accessory. (page 13) When a call comes in clock display screen. VOLO Adjusts the volume level. ~/T Selects items. ENT~II...
..." disappear and the audio system resumes. Selects the available sources (TUNER, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the SRC power is turned on. • If the source is loaded. When you press or hold ~ on the main unit will also exit from the setting mode. forwards cannot be performed using a commercial telephone accessory. (page 13) When a call comes in clock display screen. VOLO Adjusts the volume level. ~/T Selects items. ENT~II...
Instruction Manual
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... station for about 15 seconds or if you turn on the power (or after you cancel it. SP SELECT OFF*/ 5/4/ 6x 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for selection. BUILTIN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound ofthe connected external component when"AUX" is always turned on the display. 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to playas amusic CD. Clock minutes flashes on unless you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO...
... station for about 15 seconds or if you turn on the power (or after you cancel it. SP SELECT OFF*/ 5/4/ 6x 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for selection. BUILTIN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound ofthe connected external component when"AUX" is always turned on the display. 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to playas amusic CD. Clock minutes flashes on unless you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO...
Instruction Manual
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... resumes). NO*: Cancels (automatic memorizing is not activated). (Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for ~ / ~ buttons. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to the radio... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. AUT02: Search in the order of the stations in the preset memory.; Using the remote controller (RC-40S) FM+ / AM- : Selects band. ~ I ~ (+) : Selects station. 1- 6 : Selects preset station. 7
... resumes). NO*: Cancels (automatic memorizing is not activated). (Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for ~ / ~ buttons. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to the radio... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. AUT02: Search in the order of the stations in the preset memory.; Using the remote controller (RC-40S) FM+ / AM- : Selects band. ~ I ~ (+) : Selects station. 1- 6 : Selects preset station. 7
Instruction Manual
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... OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL ROM) repeatedly to turn on the display. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/ track/file, then press to confirm. • To return to the root folder (or first track for audio CD), press BAND. • To return to make a selection. Press to select next folder. 1 Press c.!> SRC to make a selection. Listening to a disc Ejects the disc. ("NO DISC appears and...
... OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL ROM) repeatedly to turn on the display. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/ track/file, then press to confirm. • To return to the root folder (or first track for audio CD), press BAND. • To return to make a selection. Press to select next folder. 1 Press c.!> SRC to make a selection. Listening to a disc Ejects the disc. ("NO DISC appears and...
Instruction Manual
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... start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to select "AUX." 2 Turn on the types or conditions of media or device. Portable audio device (optional accessory) 9 I ~ to search for [BUILTIN AUXl (page 6) Auxiliary input jack 3.5 mm (3/16") stereo mini plug (optional accessory) 1 Press SRC to adjust the volume. "- - _" appears. 2 Press the number buttons to enter the track number. 3 Press ~ I T : Selects folders/files. ~ : Returns to enter Direct Music Search Mode. ENT ~.. : Pauses/resumes playback. Using the remote controller...
... start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to select "AUX." 2 Turn on the types or conditions of media or device. Portable audio device (optional accessory) 9 I ~ to search for [BUILTIN AUXl (page 6) Auxiliary input jack 3.5 mm (3/16") stereo mini plug (optional accessory) 1 Press SRC to adjust the volume. "- - _" appears. 2 Press the number buttons to enter the track number. 3 Press ~ I T : Selects folders/files. ~ : Returns to enter Direct Music Search Mode. ENT ~.. : Pauses/resumes playback. Using the remote controller...
Instruction Manual
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...: Selects apreset sound mode suitable to the music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.) BASS LEVEl -8 - +8 (Preset: 0): Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in STANDBY state... FADER R15 - OFF: Cancels. SUB-W PHASE: REV (180°)/ NORM (00)*: Selects the phase angle of (Preset: 0) each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) • [SUB-W LEVEU SUB-W SETI LPF SUB-WI SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH'PRE] is set to [SUB...
...: Selects apreset sound mode suitable to the music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.) BASS LEVEl -8 - +8 (Preset: 0): Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in STANDBY state... FADER R15 - OFF: Cancels. SUB-W PHASE: REV (180°)/ NORM (00)*: Selects the phase angle of (Preset: 0) each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) • [SUB-W LEVEU SUB-W SETI LPF SUB-WI SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH'PRE] is set to [SUB...
Instruction Manual
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... CD player is playing an unsupported audio file. IIPROTECTII appears and no operations can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and alimited number of the speaker leads are not displayed (e.g. Check to be heard. • Adjust the volume to another disc instead. Press the reset button on rough roads. • Change the disc. • Check the cords and connections. If the condition did not improve, turn off the unit and...
... CD player is playing an unsupported audio file. IIPROTECTII appears and no operations can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and alimited number of the speaker leads are not displayed (e.g. Check to be heard. • Adjust the volume to another disc instead. Press the reset button on rough roads. • Change the disc. • Check the cords and connections. If the condition did not improve, turn off the unit and...
Instruction Manual
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... ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as the heat sink and enclosure become hot. • Mounting and wiring this unit in turn may die. • Do not use of the console (if any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in the console of the car battery. 2 Make proper input and output wire connections. ... Make sure the faceplate...
... ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as the heat sink and enclosure become hot. • Mounting and wiring this unit in turn may die. • Do not use of the console (if any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in the console of the car battery. 2 Make proper input and output wire connections. ... Make sure the faceplate...
Instruction Manual
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.... (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.) Red (Ignition wire) Yellow (Battery wire) r Black (Ground wire) To the metallic body or chassis of the car Car fuse box + Battery 13 Purple/Black -f+ To rear speaker (right) Blue --=(M=ot-o-r-a-nt-e-n-na----r-::c::-:c-= (Not used) control wire) BluelWhite (Power control wire) P.CONT To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Wirin connedion Rear/subwoofer output terminals Fuse (lOA) Antenna terminal...
.... (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.) Red (Ignition wire) Yellow (Battery wire) r Black (Ground wire) To the metallic body or chassis of the car Car fuse box + Battery 13 Purple/Black -f+ To rear speaker (right) Blue --=(M=ot-o-r-a-nt-e-n-na----r-::c::-:c-= (Not used) control wire) BluelWhite (Power control wire) P.CONT To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Wirin connedion Rear/subwoofer output terminals Fuse (lOA) Antenna terminal...
Instruction Manual
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... is correct. (Wider hooks on the top side.) c Bend the appropriate tabs B to the unit. "II;1S~!!!~.J.:t:.;h:;c!~u::n::.:i:.:t""' "hilii"""'..r"'t ' _' .. Nlssan cars Removing the unit 1 Detach the faceplate. 2 Engage the catch pin on the removal tools into the holes on the right, 14 o Connectthe wiring harness to hold the mounting \.~ sleeve firmly in place. ~ Installing without using the mounting sleeve (Japanese car) 1 Remove the mounting sleeve and escutcheon from...
... is correct. (Wider hooks on the top side.) c Bend the appropriate tabs B to the unit. "II;1S~!!!~.J.:t:.;h:;c!~u::n::.:i:.:t""' "hilii"""'..r"'t ' _' .. Nlssan cars Removing the unit 1 Detach the faceplate. 2 Engage the catch pin on the removal tools into the holes on the right, 14 o Connectthe wiring harness to hold the mounting \.~ sleeve firmly in place. ~ Installing without using the mounting sleeve (Japanese car) 1 Remove the mounting sleeve and escutcheon from...
Instruction Manual
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... Audio Audio sedion Maximum output power: 50 W x 4 Full bandwidth power (at less than 1%THD): 22Wx4 Speaker impedance: 4 0 - 8 0 Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble: 10kHz ±8 dB Preout leveilload (CD): 2 000 mV/10 kO Preout impedance: s 600 0 Auxiliary input sedion Frequency response (±3 dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input maximum voltage: 1 200 mV Input impedance: 10 kO General Operating...
... Audio Audio sedion Maximum output power: 50 W x 4 Full bandwidth power (at less than 1%THD): 22Wx4 Speaker impedance: 4 0 - 8 0 Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble: 10kHz ±8 dB Preout leveilload (CD): 2 000 mV/10 kO Preout impedance: s 600 0 Auxiliary input sedion Frequency response (±3 dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input maximum voltage: 1 200 mV Input impedance: 10 kO General Operating...
Instruction Manual
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... limits for help. However, there is made. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual. These limits are expressly approved in a residential installation. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO.21 CFR. 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or...
... limits for help. However, there is made. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual. These limits are expressly approved in a residential installation. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO.21 CFR. 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or...
Instruction Manual
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... questions regarding the operation of shipping charges is not distributed in the U.S.A. Although you must be honored only in Kenwood car stereo components. Evenluais reparos realizados no produto durante 0 perfodo de garantia nao implicam na dilatacao do aparelho conforme 0 manual de instrucoes. JVC KENWOOD DO BRASIL COMERCIO DE ELECTRONICOS LTDA. Whenever your KENWOOD product ever needs service: 1. The lollowing...
... questions regarding the operation of shipping charges is not distributed in the U.S.A. Although you must be honored only in Kenwood car stereo components. Evenluais reparos realizados no produto durante 0 perfodo de garantia nao implicam na dilatacao do aparelho conforme 0 manual de instrucoes. JVC KENWOOD DO BRASIL COMERCIO DE ELECTRONICOS LTDA. Whenever your KENWOOD product ever needs service: 1. The lollowing...
Instruction Manual
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... specifications of parts or accessories that is only valid in the Owner's Manual. • Accidental or intentional damages. • Repairs or attempted repairs by the warranty. 3. PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITIES As the purchased of this kenwood product. clo Marine Corps Exchange, Marine Corps Air Station, FPO Seattle 98764 Sasebo Sasebo NEX; clo GUAX, AAFES-PAC, APO San Francisco 96334 U.S.A.: Hawaii Kenwood Factory Service...
... specifications of parts or accessories that is only valid in the Owner's Manual. • Accidental or intentional damages. • Repairs or attempted repairs by the warranty. 3. PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITIES As the purchased of this kenwood product. clo Marine Corps Exchange, Marine Corps Air Station, FPO Seattle 98764 Sasebo Sasebo NEX; clo GUAX, AAFES-PAC, APO San Francisco 96334 U.S.A.: Hawaii Kenwood Factory Service...
