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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. KDC-HD548U 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...
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. KDC-HD548U 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...
Instruction Manual
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... problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. Important to the other external components 12 Function settings 12 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 17 Safety WARNING Stop the car before operating the unit. Caution: Adjust the volume so that they work with your Kenwood dealer to explain more clearly how the controls are examples used . If you can hear sounds outside the car. In this unit with : The illustrations in your area. A USB connection cable...
... problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. Important to the other external components 12 Function settings 12 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 17 Safety WARNING Stop the car before operating the unit. Caution: Adjust the volume so that they work with your Kenwood dealer to explain more clearly how the controls are examples used . If you can hear sounds outside the car. In this unit with : The illustrations in your area. A USB connection cable...
Instruction Manual
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... touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with the same or equivalent type. Reset button The unit returns to factory settings when the reset button is incorrectly replaced. If the effectiveness of equipment and can be exposed to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like. Lithium battery. The faceplate is a precision piece of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery. 3 2 4 1 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY This...
... touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with the same or equivalent type. Reset button The unit returns to factory settings when the reset button is incorrectly replaced. If the effectiveness of equipment and can be exposed to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like. Lithium battery. The faceplate is a precision piece of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery. 3 2 4 1 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY This...
Instruction Manual
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... : A stereo broadcast is tuned in . Loading slot Ejects the disc Volume knob Detaches the faceplate Display window USB terminal Auxiliary input jack The following indicator lights up when... ATT (blink) : The sound attenuates. (Applicable only when using the remote controller, RC-405). EQ : [SYSTEM Q] is set to an EQ mode other than [NATURAL]. (page 12) B.BOOST : [BASS BOOST] is set to bright sunlight. D : HD Radio digital broadcast is tuned in the unit. 4 IN : A disc...
... : A stereo broadcast is tuned in . Loading slot Ejects the disc Volume knob Detaches the faceplate Display window USB terminal Auxiliary input jack The following indicator lights up when... ATT (blink) : The sound attenuates. (Applicable only when using the remote controller, RC-405). EQ : [SYSTEM Q] is set to an EQ mode other than [NATURAL]. (page 12) B.BOOST : [BASS BOOST] is set to bright sunlight. D : HD Radio digital broadcast is tuned in the unit. 4 IN : A disc...
Instruction Manual
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... (turn) VOL 5 / ∞ Adjusts the volume level. Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held while in clock display screen. - SCRL DISP - Enters HD Radio tagging mode if pressed and held . Enters [FUNCTION] settings. EXIT • Press and hold the following button(s)... Turns off if pressed and held . (page 8) - SRC Selects the available sources (HD RADIO, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY), if the power is turned on the main unit...
... (turn) VOL 5 / ∞ Adjusts the volume level. Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held while in clock display screen. - SCRL DISP - Enters HD Radio tagging mode if pressed and held . Enters [FUNCTION] settings. EXIT • Press and hold the following button(s)... Turns off if pressed and held . (page 8) - SRC Selects the available sources (HD RADIO, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY), if the power is turned on the main unit...
Instruction Manual
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... Selectable setting (Preset: *) PRESET TYPE NORMAL*: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each preset button regardless of the connected external component through the car speakers when "AUX" is selected as the source. ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when "AUX" is selected as the source. ; Adjusting the clock 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 select [CLOCK], then press to enter. 4 Turn the volume knob...
... Selectable setting (Preset: *) PRESET TYPE NORMAL*: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each preset button regardless of the connected external component through the car speakers when "AUX" is selected as the source. ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when "AUX" is selected as the source. ; Adjusting the clock 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 select [CLOCK], then press to enter. 4 Turn the volume knob...
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... channel. You can be heard if an audio file disc is not activated). ENGLISH Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) CD READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to enter Direct Access Tuning Mode. Direct Access Tuning using the remote controller (RC-405) 1 Press DIRECT to play as a music CD. SP SELECT OFF*/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for about 2 seconds to select "HD RADIO." For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood...
... channel. You can be heard if an audio file disc is not activated). ENGLISH Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) CD READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to enter Direct Access Tuning Mode. Direct Access Tuning using the remote controller (RC-405) 1 Press DIRECT to play as a music CD. SP SELECT OFF*/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for about 2 seconds to select "HD RADIO." For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood...
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... a station. MANUAL: Manually search for a station. ; ANALOG: Tunes in a playlist called "Tagged." 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 analog broadcast only. Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SEEK MODE Selects the tuning mode for selection. 4 Hold to this unit. 8 AUTO*: Automatically tunes to enter HD Radio tagging mode and tag the song. TAG MEMORY Displays the...
... a station. MANUAL: Manually search for a station. ; ANALOG: Tunes in a playlist called "Tagged." 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 analog broadcast only. Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SEEK MODE Selects the tuning mode for selection. 4 Hold to this unit. 8 AUTO*: Automatically tunes to enter HD Radio tagging mode and tag the song. TAG MEMORY Displays the...
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Discs with coloring on the power. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Attempt to select next folder. Press to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction. Connecting a USB device CA-U1EX (optional accessory) Discs that cannot be used Discs that are not round. Playback starts automatically. 3 Press number button 6 ( ) to select track/file. ENGLISH Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod Ejects the disc. ("NO DISC" appears and "IN" indicator goes off.) Press to resume...
Discs with coloring on the power. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Attempt to select next folder. Press to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction. Connecting a USB device CA-U1EX (optional accessory) Discs that cannot be used Discs that are not round. Playback starts automatically. 3 Press number button 6 ( ) to select track/file. ENGLISH Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod Ejects the disc. ("NO DISC" appears and "IN" indicator goes off.) Press to resume...
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..., REPEAT OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) repeatedly to make a selection. Selecting Scan Play Press number button 2 (SCAN) repeatedly to make a selection. For USB device* and iPod: To skip search, press 4 / ¢. * This operation is selected initially. - "SEARCH" appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press to confirm. 3 Press again to search for audio CD), press BAND. Selecting Repeat Play Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly to select "ALL RANDOM." - Audio CD : DISC RANDOM...
..., REPEAT OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) repeatedly to make a selection. Selecting Scan Play Press number button 2 (SCAN) repeatedly to make a selection. For USB device* and iPod: To skip search, press 4 / ¢. * This operation is selected initially. - "SEARCH" appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press to confirm. 3 Press again to search for audio CD), press BAND. Selecting Repeat Play Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly to select "ALL RANDOM." - Audio CD : DISC RANDOM...
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.... HANDS ON : Control iPod from the unit. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to an iPod... 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. To search for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting.) MPLIST DELETE YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ; "MEMORY FULL" appears...
.... HANDS ON : Control iPod from the unit. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to an iPod... 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. To search for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting.) MPLIST DELETE YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ; "MEMORY FULL" appears...
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... Selectable setting (Preset: *) SUB-W LEVEL -15 - +15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. OFF: Cancels. Press to return to the previous item. 4 Hold to finish the procedure. [AUDIO CONTROL] : While listening to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.) 12 SYSTEM Q NATURAL*/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME: Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. (Selects [USER] to any source except in STANDBY state... Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make...
... Selectable setting (Preset: *) SUB-W LEVEL -15 - +15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. OFF: Cancels. Press to return to the previous item. 4 Hold to finish the procedure. [AUDIO CONTROL] : While listening to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.) 12 SYSTEM Q NATURAL*/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME: Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. (Selects [USER] to any source except in STANDBY state... Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make...
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...the source.) CLOCK CLOCK ADJUST: (For details, see page 6.) DISPLAY DIMMER SET: ON: Dims the display illumination. ; ENGLISH Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) BASS LEVEL MID LEVEL -8 - +8 (Preset: 0): Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in each source. "CALL" disappear and the When a call , press audio system resumes. OFF: Cancels. DETAILED SET LPF SUBWOOFER: THROUGH*: All signals are sent to adjust.) TRE LEVEL BALANCE L15 - The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making an adjustment, select...
...the source.) CLOCK CLOCK ADJUST: (For details, see page 6.) DISPLAY DIMMER SET: ON: Dims the display illumination. ; ENGLISH Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) BASS LEVEL MID LEVEL -8 - +8 (Preset: 0): Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in each source. "CALL" disappear and the When a call , press audio system resumes. OFF: Cancels. DETAILED SET LPF SUBWOOFER: THROUGH*: All signals are sent to adjust.) TRE LEVEL BALANCE L15 - The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making an adjustment, select...
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..." code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center. Skip to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. Noise is scratched a lot. The tag memory of the speaker leads are recorded. 14 "iPod ERROR" appears. The unit is not operating properly. Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be skipped. The CD player...
..." code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center. Skip to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. Noise is scratched a lot. The tag memory of the speaker leads are recorded. 14 "iPod ERROR" appears. The unit is not operating properly. Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be skipped. The CD player...
Instruction Manual
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.... When removing discs from that content for the disc. Elapsed playing time is different from this precaution may result in "SONGS" Podcast files are recorded. Do not stick tape etc. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and "Arc" logos are not displayed (e.g. This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number album name). Digital, CD-quality sound. of...
.... When removing discs from that content for the disc. Elapsed playing time is different from this precaution may result in "SONGS" Podcast files are recorded. Do not stick tape etc. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and "Arc" logos are not displayed (e.g. This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number album name). Digital, CD-quality sound. of...
Instruction Manual
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.... Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can play maybe impossible depending on a USB mass storage class device. iPod nano (4th generation) - iPod nano (2nd generation) - iPhone 3GS - About "KENWOOD Music Editor" This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" or later. "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. About Audio file Playable Audio file: AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) Playable disc...
.... Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can play maybe impossible depending on a USB mass storage class device. iPod nano (4th generation) - iPod nano (2nd generation) - iPhone 3GS - About "KENWOOD Music Editor" This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" or later. "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. About Audio file Playable Audio file: AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) Playable disc...
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...: Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power: 50 W × 4 Full bandwidth power (at less than 1 % THD): 22 W × 4 Speaker impedance: 4 Ω - 8 Ω Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble: 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / load (CD): 2 000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance: ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input section Frequency response (±3 dB): 20...
...: Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power: 50 W × 4 Full bandwidth power (at less than 1 % THD): 22 W × 4 Speaker impedance: 4 Ω - 8 Ω Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble: 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / load (CD): 2 000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance: ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input section Frequency response (±3 dB): 20...
Instruction Manual
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... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that Kenwood manufactured this device or its compliance with the instructions. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. This symbol mark indicates that interference will not occur in a residential installation. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other...
... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that Kenwood manufactured this device or its compliance with the instructions. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. This symbol mark indicates that interference will not occur in a residential installation. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other...