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... the spaces designated on the product. KDC-258U KDC-158U KDC-118U KDC-MP258U KDC-MP158U 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 the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in...
... the spaces designated on the product. KDC-258U KDC-158U KDC-118U KDC-MP258U KDC-MP158U 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 the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in...
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... of used . CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 8 Pandora® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U ) 8 iHeartRadio® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U ) 9 AUDIO SETTINGS 10 DISPLAY SETTINGS 11 MORE INFORMATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONS i and ii (at the end of the book) How to read this unit, pull them out horizontally. • Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before playing digital sources to...
... of used . CONTENTS BEFORE USE 2 BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RADIO 5 CD / USB / iPod 6 AUX 8 Pandora® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U ) 8 iHeartRadio® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U ) 9 AUDIO SETTINGS 10 DISPLAY SETTINGS 11 MORE INFORMATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONS i and ii (at the end of the book) How to read this unit, pull them out horizontally. • Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before playing digital sources to...
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... the current display information. ( not available ) * For KDC-MP258U / KDC-MP158U : You can also select to bright sunlight.) * Not used. Change the display information* Press DISP SCRL repeatedly. • Press and hold SRC to turn /press) Loading slot Display window Attach Detach Detach button KDC-118U KDC-MP158U How to reset Remote control (RC-406) Remote sensor (Do not expose to turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Pull...
... the current display information. ( not available ) * For KDC-MP258U / KDC-MP158U : You can also select to bright sunlight.) * Not used. Change the display information* Press DISP SCRL repeatedly. • Press and hold SRC to turn /press) Loading slot Display window Attach Detach Detach button KDC-118U KDC-MP158U How to reset Remote control (RC-406) Remote sensor (Do not expose to turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Pull...
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... volume knob again. OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as an music CD. DISPLAY EASY MENU (For KDC-258U / KDC-MP258U ) ON: Both display and button illumination change to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; Default: XX AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH PREOUT REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to play as [COLOR SELECT] color. ( 11) TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station...
... volume knob again. OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as an music CD. DISPLAY EASY MENU (For KDC-258U / KDC-MP258U ) ON: Both display and button illumination change to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; Default: XX AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH PREOUT REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to play as [COLOR SELECT] color. ( 11) TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station...
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... unit will be lost. ; Default: XX TUNER SETTING AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; OFF: Cancels. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press ENT to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press . OFF: Cancels. • [MONO SET]/ [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is...
... unit will be lost. ; Default: XX TUNER SETTING AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; OFF: Cancels. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press ENT to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press . OFF: Cancels. • [MONO SET]/ [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is...
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... / KDC-MP158U ) USB input terminal KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) Press and hold 3 or to select the control mode while in iPod source. Select a track/file Select a folder *2 Reverse/ Fast-forward Press / (or press / (+) on RC-406). Repeat play *3 Random play *3 Press 4 repeatedly. • Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • KENWOOD Music Editor Light...
... / KDC-MP158U ) USB input terminal KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) Press and hold 3 or to select the control mode while in iPod source. Select a track/file Select a folder *2 Reverse/ Fast-forward Press / (or press / (+) on RC-406). Repeat play *3 Random play *3 Press 4 repeatedly. • Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • KENWOOD Music Editor Light...
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... the stored songs. Change the USB drive When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you have many files.... Direct Music Search (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/ file number. 3 Press ENT to exit. CD / USB / iPod Select a track/file from a list For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. ( 6) 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the...
... the stored songs. Change the USB drive When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you have many files.... Direct Music Search (using RC-406) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/ file number. 3 Press ENT to exit. CD / USB / iPod Select a track/file from a list For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. ( 6) 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the...
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Set the AUX name While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to PANDORA and broadcast starts. Pandora® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U ) Preparation: Install the latest version of the number buttons (1 to Pandora. • Select [ON] for...
Set the AUX name While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to PANDORA and broadcast starts. Pandora® (for KDC-258U / KDC-158U ) Preparation: Install the latest version of the number buttons (1 to Pandora. • Select [ON] for...
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... listening 1 Open the iHeart Link application on your device. 2 Connect your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in alphabetical order. (or using RC-406) Press / to search for a station. Skip cities by alphabetical order While a city list appears during search... 1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search. 2 Turn the volume knob or press / to select...
... listening 1 Open the iHeart Link application on your device. 2 Connect your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in alphabetical order. (or using RC-406) Press / to search for a station. Skip cities by alphabetical order While a city list appears during search... 1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search. 2 Turn the volume knob or press / to select...
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... using RC-406) 1 Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]. 2 Press / to make a selection, then press ENT . Repeat step 3 until the desired item is set to the audio system during a call Connect the MUTE wire to your preferred bass boost level. ; To return to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. SUBWOOFER SET ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output...
... using RC-406) 1 Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]. 2 Press / to make a selection, then press ENT . Repeat step 3 until the desired item is set to the audio system during a call Connect the MUTE wire to your preferred bass boost level. ; To return to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. SUBWOOFER SET ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output...
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... • This unit can search for display illumination (and button illumination*). iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation) - Default: XX COLOR SELECT* VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01 - OFF: Cancels. * For KDC-258U / KDC-MP258U . To return to prevent damages caused by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs. • KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are available on iPod. iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th...
... • This unit can search for display illumination (and button illumination*). iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation) - Default: XX COLOR SELECT* VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01 - OFF: Cancels. * For KDC-258U / KDC-MP258U . To return to prevent damages caused by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs. • KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are available on iPod. iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th...
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... noise while listening to the radio. Connect a USB device, and change without prior notice. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. • Reconnect the iPod. • Reset the iPod. MORE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING About Pandora • Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. • Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change the source to USB again. Accordingly, compatibility may be...
... noise while listening to the radio. Connect a USB device, and change without prior notice. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. • Reconnect the iPod. • Reset the iPod. MORE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING About Pandora • Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. • Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change the source to USB again. Accordingly, compatibility may be...
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... you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device. Log in the web version of the Pandora application on your device. No station is not correct. "ADD ERROR" "SEARCH ERROR" "CHECK DEVICE" "NO SKIPS" "NO STATIONS" "STATION LIMIT" "UPGRADE APP" "CONNECT ERROR" "RATING ERROR" "LICENSE ERROR" Station cannot be selected. Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from the station is...
... you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device. Log in the web version of the Pandora application on your device. No station is not correct. "ADD ERROR" "SEARCH ERROR" "CHECK DEVICE" "NO SKIPS" "NO STATIONS" "STATION LIMIT" "UPGRADE APP" "CONNECT ERROR" "RATING ERROR" "LICENSE ERROR" Station cannot be selected. Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from the station is...
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... the car are working properly. • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car's chassis, then replace the old fuse with screws (commercially available). INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Warning • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery's negative terminal before fitting. See Wiring connection. ( 15) 3 Install the unit to...
... the car are working properly. • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car's chassis, then replace the old fuse with screws (commercially available). INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Warning • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery's negative terminal before fitting. See Wiring connection. ( 15) 3 Install the unit to...
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... power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. (D) Wiring harness To the terminal that is grounded when the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigations manual.) (E) Extraction key (Not used) ENGLISH | 15 Wiring connection KDC-258U KDC-158U KDC-118U Rear/ subwoofer output KDC-MP258U KDC-MP158U Front output Rear/ subwoofer output Part list for installation (A) Faceplate Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) (B) Trim plate To front speaker...
... power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. (D) Wiring harness To the terminal that is grounded when the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigations manual.) (E) Extraction key (Not used) ENGLISH | 15 Wiring connection KDC-258U KDC-158U KDC-118U Rear/ subwoofer output KDC-MP258U KDC-MP158U Front output Rear/ subwoofer output Part list for installation (A) Faceplate Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) (B) Trim plate To front speaker...
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... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • "Made for iPod," and "Made for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions. in a residential installation. See www.dtsc.ca.gov...
... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • "Made for iPod," and "Made for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions. in a residential installation. See www.dtsc.ca.gov...
