Instruction Manual
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..., and has been certified by turning the equipment off and on , or inside the product relating to correct the interference by one or more of the following are expressly approved in a residential installation. KDC-248U KDC-208U KDC-MP248U KDC-MP148U 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 comply with the instructions. For your Kenwood dealer for iPhone"...
..., and has been certified by turning the equipment off and on , or inside the product relating to correct the interference by one or more of the following are expressly approved in a residential installation. KDC-248U KDC-208U KDC-MP248U KDC-MP148U 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 comply with the instructions. For your Kenwood dealer for iPhone"...
Instruction Manual
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Volume knob (turn) Volume knob (press) VOL 5 / ∞ ENT - Enters [FUNCTION] settings. KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: iPod - EXIT • Press and hold the following button(s)... Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held while in clock display screen. Selects "iPod" source. KDC-208U/ KDC-MP148U only: Selects ... if pressed and held . (Fastforwards/reverses cannot be performed using the remote controller.) Changes the display information. Turns off if pressed and held . SRC Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY), if the...
Volume knob (turn) Volume knob (press) VOL 5 / ∞ ENT - Enters [FUNCTION] settings. KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: iPod - EXIT • Press and hold the following button(s)... Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held while in clock display screen. Selects "iPod" source. KDC-208U/ KDC-MP148U only: Selects ... if pressed and held . (Fastforwards/reverses cannot be performed using the remote controller.) Changes the display information. Turns off if pressed and held . SRC Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY), if the...
Instruction Manual
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... READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between the hour and minute adjustment. 7 Hold to play as the source. ; Clock hour flashes on the power (or after you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in source selection. Press 4 / ¢ to move between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to...when no external component is done for each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; KEY BEEP ON*/ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone. Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to enter minute adjustment. OFF: Disables "AUX" in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts....
... READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between the hour and minute adjustment. 7 Hold to play as the source. ; Clock hour flashes on the power (or after you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in source selection. Press 4 / ¢ to move between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to...when no external component is done for each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; KEY BEEP ON*/ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone. Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to enter minute adjustment. OFF: Disables "AUX" in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts....
Instruction Manual
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...] 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. ENGLISH Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SWITCH... PRE REAR*/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com...
...] 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. ENGLISH Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SWITCH... PRE REAR*/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com...
Instruction Manual
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Playback starts automatically. 3 Press number button 6 ( ) to turn on the types or conditions of media or device. 8 USB device (optional accessory) Connecting an iPod (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only) Apple iPod (optional accessory) KCA-iP101 (optional accessory) The source automatically switches, and playback starts. Start playing a disc 1 Press SRC to resume/pause ...
Playback starts automatically. 3 Press number button 6 ( ) to turn on the types or conditions of media or device. 8 USB device (optional accessory) Connecting an iPod (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only) Apple iPod (optional accessory) KCA-iP101 (optional accessory) The source automatically switches, and playback starts. Start playing a disc 1 Press SRC to resume/pause ...
Instruction Manual
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...WMA/iPod : FOLD (folder) RANDOM, RANDOM OFF Press and hold . < or > on the display. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/ track/file, then press to the previous folder. 9 KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: Changes the iPod browsing item to the previous folder, press . If "SCAN OFF" is selected, the...number. 3 Press 4 / ¢ to the root folder (or first track for the files registered in the database created with Kenwood Music Editor. (page 10) KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: To return to the top menu while in the disc/current folder. To cancel the Music Search mode, press and ...
...WMA/iPod : FOLD (folder) RANDOM, RANDOM OFF Press and hold . < or > on the display. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/ track/file, then press to the previous folder. 9 KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: Changes the iPod browsing item to the previous folder, press . If "SCAN OFF" is selected, the...number. 3 Press 4 / ¢ to the root folder (or first track for the files registered in the database created with Kenwood Music Editor. (page 10) KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: To return to the top menu while in the disc/current folder. To cancel the Music Search mode, press and ...
Instruction Manual
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...Press to enter Music Search mode. "SEARCH" appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press to confirm. 3 Press again to confirm. The article (a, an, the) of KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with KENWOOD Music Editor. You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that has... not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your disc writing software, and your vehicle properly. "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.0" is longer than...
...Press to enter Music Search mode. "SEARCH" appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press to confirm. 3 Press again to confirm. The article (a, an, the) of KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with KENWOOD Music Editor. You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that has... not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your disc writing software, and your vehicle properly. "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.0" is longer than...
Instruction Manual
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...If you want , then press to confirm. You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or "✓" displayed on the display. "MY PLAYLIST" appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song you start playback after connecting the iPod...setting (Preset: *) SKIP SEARCH 0.5%*/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of skip when searching for a song in the playlist. 4 Turn the volume knob to select "YES," then press to delete all the songs in Music Search mode. (Holding 4 / ¢ skips...; iPod touch (3rd generation) - iPod nano (5th generation) - ENGLISH Functions for KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with video -
...If you want , then press to confirm. You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or "✓" displayed on the display. "MY PLAYLIST" appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song you start playback after connecting the iPod...setting (Preset: *) SKIP SEARCH 0.5%*/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of skip when searching for a song in the playlist. 4 Turn the volume knob to select "YES," then press to delete all the songs in Music Search mode. (Holding 4 / ¢ skips...; iPod touch (3rd generation) - iPod nano (5th generation) - ENGLISH Functions for KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with video -
Instruction Manual
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... the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc. 12 Do not use any accessories for [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 6) 1 Press SRC to select "AUX." 2 Turn on the disc, or use any solvents. When removing discs from this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit. Remove the rims... of the disc. Failure to observe this unit, pull them out horizontally. Do not stick tape etc. on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. Handling discs Do not touch the recording surface of the disc and move outward. Do not use a disc...
... the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc. 12 Do not use any accessories for [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 6) 1 Press SRC to select "AUX." 2 Turn on the disc, or use any solvents. When removing discs from this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit. Remove the rims... of the disc. Failure to observe this unit, pull them out horizontally. Do not stick tape etc. on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. Handling discs Do not touch the recording surface of the disc and move outward. Do not use a disc...
Instruction Manual
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...-15 - +15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. F15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. SUB-W SET ON*: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; SUB-W PHASE: REV (180°)/ NORM (0°)*: Selects the phase angle of (Preset: 0) each source. (Before making an...13 FADER R15 - Function settings ENGLISH 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll ...
...-15 - +15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. F15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. SUB-W SET ON*: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; SUB-W PHASE: REV (180°)/ NORM (0°)*: Selects the phase angle of (Preset: 0) each source. (Before making an...13 FADER R15 - Function settings ENGLISH 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll ...
Instruction Manual
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...the "ERROR 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. "READ ERROR" appears. "NO DEVICE" appears. Remove the USB device, turn it on again. "iPod ERROR" appears. "READING" keeps flashing. This unit can Check to be done. Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be ...Confirm that playback of this unit is malfunctioning for tracks cannot be heard. Reset the unit. If the condition did not improve, turn off , then turn the unit off the unit and consult your nearest service center. Connect an USB device, and change the disc. The unit does ...
...the "ERROR 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. "READ ERROR" appears. "NO DEVICE" appears. Remove the USB device, turn it on again. "iPod ERROR" appears. "READING" keeps flashing. This unit can Check to be done. Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be ...Confirm that playback of this unit is malfunctioning for tracks cannot be heard. Reset the unit. If the condition did not improve, turn off , then turn the unit off the unit and consult your nearest service center. Connect an USB device, and change the disc. The unit does ...
Owners Manual
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... to the previous item. Exit from setting mode. • Press and hold the following button(s)... BAND *AM-/ #FM+ • Turns on. • Turns off if pressed and held while in clock display screen. SCRL DISP iPod • Changes the display information. • Scrolls the display... KDC-MP148U only: Selects Random Play. (page 9) AUD An Enters [AUDIO CTRL] settings directly. EXIT Returns to the previous level, press the button again. SRC SRC Volume knob (turn) VOL 0 • /T Volume knob (press) ---- "iPod" or "COIl is selectable only when an iPod is connected or...
... to the previous item. Exit from setting mode. • Press and hold the following button(s)... BAND *AM-/ #FM+ • Turns on. • Turns off if pressed and held while in clock display screen. SCRL DISP iPod • Changes the display information. • Scrolls the display... KDC-MP148U only: Selects Random Play. (page 9) AUD An Enters [AUDIO CTRL] settings directly. EXIT Returns to the previous level, press the button again. SRC SRC Volume knob (turn) VOL 0 • /T Volume knob (press) ---- "iPod" or "COIl is selectable only when an iPod is connected or...
Owners Manual
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.... Press ~ / ~ to move between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to playas amusic CD. Clock hour flashes on the display. 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm. Initial settings before operations 1 Press ~ SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode. 2 Press the volume...demonstration starts. No _ _ sound can be heard if an audio file . See table below for about 15 seconds or if you turn on unless you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in source selection. When you cancel it. BUilTIN AUX ONl *: Outputs sound of the selected band...
.... Press ~ / ~ to move between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to playas amusic CD. Clock hour flashes on the display. 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm. Initial settings before operations 1 Press ~ SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode. 2 Press the volume...demonstration starts. No _ _ sound can be heard if an audio file . See table below for about 15 seconds or if you turn on unless you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in source selection. When you cancel it. BUilTIN AUX ONl *: Outputs sound of the selected band...
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... resumes). 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. AUTOl *: Automatically search for ~ I SP SELECT OFF*1 5/41...REAR*1SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or asubwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Listening to the radio Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station. • Press briefly to recall memorized...
... resumes). 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. AUTOl *: Automatically search for ~ I SP SELECT OFF*1 5/41...REAR*1SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or asubwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Listening to the radio Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station. • Press briefly to recall memorized...
Owners Manual
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... appears and "IN" indicator goes off.) Press to resume/pause playback (if necessary). Start playing a disc 1 Press (!) SRC to turn on the types or conditions of media or device. 8 r Connecting an iPod (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only) The source automatically switches, and playback starts. ... _-- Playable Audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) - Playable USB device...
... appears and "IN" indicator goes off.) Press to resume/pause playback (if necessary). Start playing a disc 1 Press (!) SRC to turn on the types or conditions of media or device. 8 r Connecting an iPod (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only) The source automatically switches, and playback starts. ... _-- Playable Audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) - Playable USB device...
Owners Manual
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...number buttons to enter the track number. 3 Press ~ / ~ to search for the files registered in the database created with Kenwood Music Editor. (page 10) • KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: To return to make a selection. ENT.-II : Pauses/resumes playback. Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF ...MP3IWMNiPod : FOLD (folder) RANDOM, RANDOM OFF • Press and hold ~. • < or > on the display. 2 Turn the volume knob to...
...number buttons to enter the track number. 3 Press ~ / ~ to search for the files registered in the database created with Kenwood Music Editor. (page 10) • KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: To return to make a selection. ENT.-II : Pauses/resumes playback. Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF ...MP3IWMNiPod : FOLD (folder) RANDOM, RANDOM OFF • Press and hold ~. • < or > on the display. 2 Turn the volume knob to...
Owners Manual
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... in the iPod. • To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to enter Music Search mode. To delete the playlist, turn the volume knob to select "YES;' then press to avoid losing the data. • Connecting a cable whose total length is required if there are... playback. You can search a file by alphabet 1 Press C\ to 9, enter only "*': • The article (a, an, the) of KOC-248U/ KOC-MP248U with database information added by the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light verl.O;' you want to register. (page 9) 2 Press and hold ~. • A longer searching time is longer than 5 ...
... in the iPod. • To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to enter Music Search mode. To delete the playlist, turn the volume knob to select "YES;' then press to avoid losing the data. • Connecting a cable whose total length is required if there are... playback. You can search a file by alphabet 1 Press C\ to 9, enter only "*': • The article (a, an, the) of KOC-248U/ KOC-MP248U with database information added by the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light verl.O;' you want to register. (page 9) 2 Press and hold ~. • A longer searching time is longer than 5 ...
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... • For the latest compatible list and software version of iPod/iPhone, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod • If you want , then press to enter iPod mode. "MY PLAYLISr appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song you want to delete, then press and hold iPod... to confirm. • Random play cannot be performed during playback of I Iskip when searching for I - Functions for KDC-248UI KDC-MP248U with video -
... • For the latest compatible list and software version of iPod/iPhone, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod • If you want , then press to enter iPod mode. "MY PLAYLISr appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song you want to delete, then press and hold iPod... to confirm. • Random play cannot be performed during playback of I Iskip when searching for I - Functions for KDC-248UI KDC-MP248U with video -
Owners Manual
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...Clean from the center of the disc. - Do not use any accessories for [BUilTIN AUX). (page 6) lE~~~ 1 Press SRC to select IIAUX." 2 Turn on the disc, or use a disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Listening to the other external components Preparation: Make sure [ON1] or [ON2...damage to adjust the Auxiliary input jack volume. I - Do not stick tape etc. Use a I - on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to the monitor or unit. ! I cotton swab or cloth. When removing discs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc...
...Clean from the center of the disc. - Do not use any accessories for [BUilTIN AUX). (page 6) lE~~~ 1 Press SRC to select IIAUX." 2 Turn on the disc, or use a disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Listening to the other external components Preparation: Make sure [ON1] or [ON2...damage to adjust the Auxiliary input jack volume. I - Do not stick tape etc. Use a I - on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to the monitor or unit. ! I cotton swab or cloth. When removing discs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc...
Owners Manual
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" ~~?~fitj':'" ":eli~t(~~:~ Function settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. • See table below for selection. • Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated. • Press ~ to return to the previous item. 4 Hold ~ to finish the procedure. [AUDIO CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state...
" ~~?~fitj':'" ":eli~t(~~:~ Function settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. • See table below for selection. • Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated. • Press ~ to return to the previous item. 4 Hold ~ to finish the procedure. [AUDIO CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state...