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... upon your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation GET0847-001A (KW/K0) 7/24/12 5:04:30 PM KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR...
... upon your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation GET0847-001A (KW/K0) 7/24/12 5:04:30 PM KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR...
Instruction Manual
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...and hold to scroll the current display information. ( not available ) *1 For KMR-355U : The power will also be erased. BASICS Faceplate KDC-X397 Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot Display window Attach Remote control (RC-406) (not supplied for the first time. Pull out the ... ATT during playback to attenuate the sound. • Press again to bright sunlight.) Detach * Not used. Detach button KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KMR-355U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U How to reset Your preset adjustments will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off). *2...
...and hold to scroll the current display information. ( not available ) *1 For KMR-355U : The power will also be erased. BASICS Faceplate KDC-X397 Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot Display window Attach Remote control (RC-406) (not supplied for the first time. Pull out the ... ATT during playback to attenuate the sound. • Press again to bright sunlight.) Detach * Not used. Detach button KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KMR-355U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U How to reset Your preset adjustments will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off). *2...
Instruction Manual
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...minute, then press the knob. For details on how to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U ) ON: Enables PANDORA in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; GETTING STARTED 1 Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power (or after ... enter [FUNCTION]. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see : www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ 4 EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 4 7/26/12 10:55:35 PM OFF: Deactivates. NO: Cancels (upgrading is played. PANDORA SRC (Except for ...
...minute, then press the knob. For details on how to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U ) ON: Enables PANDORA in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; GETTING STARTED 1 Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power (or after ... enter [FUNCTION]. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see : www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ 4 EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 4 7/26/12 10:55:35 PM OFF: Deactivates. NO: Cancels (upgrading is played. PANDORA SRC (Except for ...
Instruction Manual
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...tuning method for KMR-355U ) 1 Press *AM- / #FM+ to select a band. 2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : PTY SEARCH Selects the available Program Type (see the table on the right), then press the knob. 4 Press and hold one of the number...NO: Cancels. (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. • For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : If the volume is adjusted during reception of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for the 4 / ¢ ...
...tuning method for KMR-355U ) 1 Press *AM- / #FM+ to select a band. 2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : PTY SEARCH Selects the available Program Type (see the table on the right), then press the knob. 4 Press and hold one of the number...NO: Cancels. (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. • For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : If the volume is adjusted during reception of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for the 4 / ¢ ...
Instruction Manual
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...knob. • MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file. • iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file*4: Select the desired file from the unit. 6 KDC-MP155U : Applicable - : Not applicable To Do this CD USB iPod Pause or resume playback Press 6 ... 2 Turn the volume knob to select the control mode while in the database created with KME Light/ KMC. (« 11) *5 Only for KDC-MP155U ) USB input terminal KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) The source changes to iPod and playback starts. CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side...
...knob. • MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file. • iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file*4: Select the desired file from the unit. 6 KDC-MP155U : Applicable - : Not applicable To Do this CD USB iPod Pause or resume playback Press 6 ... 2 Turn the volume knob to select the control mode while in the database created with KME Light/ KMC. (« 11) *5 Only for KDC-MP155U ) USB input terminal KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) The source changes to iPod and playback starts. CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side...
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...Repeat step 7 until the desired item is selected. • Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file. (« 11) Select a song by name (except for KDC-MP155U ) While listening to iPod... 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 3 Press again. 4 Turn the volume knob to.... 7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. CD / USB / iPod Set the skip ratio While listening to iPod (except for KDC-MP155U ) or KME Light/ KMC file... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3...
...Repeat step 7 until the desired item is selected. • Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file. (« 11) Select a song by name (except for KDC-MP155U ) While listening to iPod... 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 3 Press again. 4 Turn the volume knob to.... 7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. CD / USB / iPod Set the skip ratio While listening to iPod (except for KDC-MP155U ) or KME Light/ KMC file... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3...
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...FADER R15 to the subwoofer. SUBWOOFER ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; SET/ SUB-W SET DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET HPF For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U : THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/ 150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 100 Hz... to +8 (0): -8 to +8 (0): -8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) For KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U : • [SUB-W LEVEL]/ [SUB-W SET]/ [LPF SUB-W]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB...
...FADER R15 to the subwoofer. SUBWOOFER ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; SET/ SUB-W SET DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET HPF For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U : THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/ 150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 100 Hz... to +8 (0): -8 to +8 (0): -8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) For KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U : • [SUB-W LEVEL]/ [SUB-W SET]/ [LPF SUB-W]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB...
Instruction Manual
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... enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see : www.kenwood. Default: XX DISP & KEY (for KDC-155U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U ) DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels. TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically...
... enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see : www.kenwood. Default: XX DISP & KEY (for KDC-155U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U ) DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels. TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically...
Instruction Manual
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...8 times over sampling 24 Bit 500 rpm to 200 rpm (CLV) Below measurable limit 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.01 % For KDC-X397 : 110 dB For KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U : 105 dB 90 dB Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Compliant with Windows Media Audio 50 W × 4 ...THD) 4 Ω to 8 Ω Bass 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble 12.5 kHz ±8 dB For KDC-X397 : 4 000 mV/10 kΩ For KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U : 2 500 mV/10 kΩ ≤ 600 Ω 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 200 mV 10 kΩ 14.4...
...8 times over sampling 24 Bit 500 rpm to 200 rpm (CLV) Below measurable limit 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.01 % For KDC-X397 : 110 dB For KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U : 105 dB 90 dB Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Compliant with Windows Media Audio 50 W × 4 ...THD) 4 Ω to 8 Ω Bass 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble 12.5 kHz ±8 dB For KDC-X397 : 4 000 mV/10 kΩ For KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U : 2 500 mV/10 kΩ ≤ 600 Ω 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 200 mV 10 kΩ 14.4...
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... FRONT REAR/SW REAR/SW Wiring connection KDC-255U KDC-155U R L Rear/subwoofer output KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U R L Front output Rear/subwoofer output KDC-X397 KDC-355U R Subwoofer output Front output L Rear output Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U : To the ...wire) STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT REMOTE CONT For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : To the steering wheel remote control adapter Light blue/yellow (Marine remote control wire) MARINE REMOTE For KMR-355U : To Kenwood Wired Marine Remote Control unit (optional accessory) For...
... FRONT REAR/SW REAR/SW Wiring connection KDC-255U KDC-155U R L Rear/subwoofer output KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U R L Front output Rear/subwoofer output KDC-X397 KDC-355U R Subwoofer output Front output L Rear output Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U : To the ...wire) STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT REMOTE CONT For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : To the steering wheel remote control adapter Light blue/yellow (Marine remote control wire) MARINE REMOTE For KMR-355U : To Kenwood Wired Marine Remote Control unit (optional accessory) For...