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... KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 1 Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood...
... KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 1 Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood...
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... side of used batteries promptly. Connector (on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate. CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 7 PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KMR-355U ) 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 How to read this unit, pull them...
... side of used batteries promptly. Connector (on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate. CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 7 PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KMR-355U ) 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 How to read this unit, pull them...
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How to replace the battery To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control) Turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press SRC repeatedly. 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 For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : You can also select to turn off the power. ( Pressing...
How to replace the battery To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control) Turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press SRC repeatedly. 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 For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : You can also select to turn off the power. ( Pressing...
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.... 6 Turn the volume knob to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U ) REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on how to update the firmware, see the table below), then press the knob. 5 Press and hold SCRL DISP to play as a music CD. MIX: Memorizes one station for KDC-MP255U / KDC...
.... 6 Turn the volume knob to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U ) REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on how to update the firmware, see the table below), then press the knob. 5 Press and hold SCRL DISP to play as a music CD. MIX: Memorizes one station for KDC-MP255U / KDC...
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... [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see below), then, press 4 / ¢ to start. AUTO1: Automatically searches for the 4 / ¢ buttons. EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 5 ENGLISH | 5 7/24/12 5:04:33 PM CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit's time to Traffic Information. ; AUTO2: Searches for a station. For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : PTY SEARCH Selects the available Program...
... [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see below), then, press 4 / ¢ to start. AUTO1: Automatically searches for the 4 / ¢ buttons. EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 5 ENGLISH | 5 7/24/12 5:04:33 PM CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit's time to Traffic Information. ; AUTO2: Searches for a station. For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : PTY SEARCH Selects the available Program...
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... 2 Turn the volume knob to select "ALL RANDOM." *2 *3 *2 Only for MP3/WMA files. *3 Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. *4 Only for files registered in iPod source. Press and hold 3 or 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*4: Select the desired file from the unit. 6 KDC-MP155U...
... 2 Turn the volume knob to select "ALL RANDOM." *2 *3 *2 Only for MP3/WMA files. *3 Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. *4 Only for files registered in iPod source. Press and hold 3 or 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*4: Select the desired file from the unit. 6 KDC-MP155U...
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... knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to exit. AUX (default)/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV 5 Press and hold to make a selection, then press the knob. 0.5% (default)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the skip ratio when searching for a song. (Holding 4 / ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of a phone call Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter...
... knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to exit. AUX (default)/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV 5 Press and hold to make a selection, then press the knob. 0.5% (default)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the skip ratio when searching for a song. (Holding 4 / ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of a phone call Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter...
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... than 4.0, start updating. Search for a registered station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob (or press 5/∞ on the current song or artist. The Radio ID is required to the USB input terminal. PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KMR-355U ) Preparation: Install the latest version of the Pandora® application into your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then...
... than 4.0, start updating. Search for a registered station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob (or press 5/∞ on the current song or artist. The Radio ID is required to the USB input terminal. PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KMR-355U ) Preparation: Install the latest version of the Pandora® application into your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then...
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... memory usage for KDC-X397 ). Enter the pass code to receive the channel. • To store a channel of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for a preset channel of the current received signal. Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see table on the Sirius XM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ; MATURE CH ON: Turns...
... memory usage for KDC-X397 ). Enter the pass code to receive the channel. • To store a channel of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for a preset channel of the current received signal. Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see table on the Sirius XM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ; MATURE CH ON: Turns...
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... source... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL]/ [AUDIO CTRL], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ 0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency. PRESET EQ NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to adjust.) EQ PRO (for [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [LPF SUB-W].) SUPREME SET...
... source... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL]/ [AUDIO CTRL], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ 0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency. PRESET EQ NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to adjust.) EQ PRO (for [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [LPF SUB-W].) SUPREME SET...
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... connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader. • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may cause malfunction. About iPod/iPhone Made for KDC-155U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U ) DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S • For the latest compatible list and software versions of media or device. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control" • This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD Music Editor Light...
... connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader. • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may cause malfunction. About iPod/iPhone Made for KDC-155U / KDC-MP155U / KMR-355U ) DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S • For the latest compatible list and software versions of media or device. About "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" and "KENWOOD Music Control" • This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD Music Editor Light...
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... unit does not work . • Radio reception is ejected. For KMR-355U : The Auto Power Off function (that contains playable audio files. "NA FILE" appears. "TOC ERROR" appears. "NO DEVICE" appears. "NA DEVICE" appears. "USB ERROR" appears. Check to continue. Make sure the disc contains supported audio files. (« 11) Insert a playable disc into the loading slot. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use too many hierarchical levels...
... unit does not work . • Radio reception is ejected. For KMR-355U : The Auto Power Off function (that contains playable audio files. "NA FILE" appears. "TOC ERROR" appears. "NO DEVICE" appears. "NA DEVICE" appears. "USB ERROR" appears. Check to continue. Make sure the disc contains supported audio files. (« 11) Insert a playable disc into the loading slot. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use too many hierarchical levels...
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... V to change without notice. USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) DC 5 V 1 A FAT16/ 32 Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Compliant with Windows Media Audio CD player General Auxiliary Audio USB USB Standard Maximum Supply Current File System MP3 Decode WMA Decode Maximum Output Power Full Bandwidth Power Speaker Impedance Tone Action Preout Level / Load (CD) Preout Impedance Frequency Response (±3 dB) Input Maximum Voltage Input Impedance Operating Voltage Maximum Current Consumption Installation Size...
... V to change without notice. USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) DC 5 V 1 A FAT16/ 32 Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Compliant with Windows Media Audio CD player General Auxiliary Audio USB USB Standard Maximum Supply Current File System MP3 Decode WMA Decode Maximum Output Power Full Bandwidth Power Speaker Impedance Tone Action Preout Level / Load (CD) Preout Impedance Frequency Response (±3 dB) Input Maximum Voltage Input Impedance Operating Voltage Maximum Current Consumption Installation Size...
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..., leave wiring and mounting to the car's chassis again after use of the car battery. 2 Connect the wires properly. See Wiring connection. (« 15) 3 Install the unit to your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in -dash mounting) Make sure the direction of your vehicle. See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting). 4 Connect the · terminal of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit. (« 3) 14 Installating the unit (in...
..., leave wiring and mounting to the car's chassis again after use of the car battery. 2 Connect the wires properly. See Wiring connection. (« 15) 3 Install the unit to your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in -dash mounting) Make sure the direction of your vehicle. See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting). 4 Connect the · terminal of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit. (« 3) 14 Installating the unit (in...
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.... (To MUTE connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigation manual.) Blue (Antenna control wire) (Not used) ANT CONT Part list for installation A Faceplate B Mounting sleeve ( ×1 ) C Trim plate ( ×1 ) D Wiring harness ( ×1 ) E Extraction key F Flat head screw G Round head screw ( ×1 ) ( ×2 ) ( ×4 ) ( ×4 ) ENGLISH | 15 EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 15 8/7/12 2:48:16 PM Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT REMOTE CONT For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : To...
.... (To MUTE connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigation manual.) Blue (Antenna control wire) (Not used) ANT CONT Part list for installation A Faceplate B Mounting sleeve ( ×1 ) C Trim plate ( ×1 ) D Wiring harness ( ×1 ) E Extraction key F Flat head screw G Round head screw ( ×1 ) ( ×2 ) ( ×4 ) ( ×4 ) ENGLISH | 15 EN_KDC-X397[KWK0]f.indd 15 8/7/12 2:48:16 PM Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT REMOTE CONT For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : To...
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... These limits are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is made. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no podrá...
... These limits are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is made. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no podrá...
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... listed in the back ofthiswarranty card will provide you free-of-charge both pa~s and labor required to follow instructions contained in the IJwne(S Manual. • Accidental or intentional damages. • Repairs or attempted repairs by an unauthorized agency. (All repairs must be pertormed at an authorized Kenwood Service Center.) • Damages or deteriorations caused during shipmoot (Claims...
... listed in the back ofthiswarranty card will provide you free-of-charge both pa~s and labor required to follow instructions contained in the IJwne(S Manual. • Accidental or intentional damages. • Repairs or attempted repairs by an unauthorized agency. (All repairs must be pertormed at an authorized Kenwood Service Center.) • Damages or deteriorations caused during shipmoot (Claims...
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...). INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT; SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS ANDEXCLUSIONS MAYNOT APPLY TO YOU. Irom an authorized Kenwood car stereo dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product ispurchased through theU.S.A Military Exchange Service. 2. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION WHO IS PROTECTED...
...). INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT; SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS ANDEXCLUSIONS MAYNOT APPLY TO YOU. Irom an authorized Kenwood car stereo dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product ispurchased through theU.S.A Military Exchange Service. 2. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION WHO IS PROTECTED...