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Model KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Serial number US Residents Only Register Online Register your new CD-receiver. KDC-MP345U KDC-MP245U 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 product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4529-00/00...
Model KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Serial number US Residents Only Register Online Register your new CD-receiver. KDC-MP345U KDC-MP245U 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 product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4529-00/00...
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... designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. • "Works with safety and regulatory standards. Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod) Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 12 Play Function All Random Music Search Music Search for iPod Alphabet Search My Playlist for iPod iPod Control by the...
... designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. • "Works with safety and regulatory standards. Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod) Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 12 Play Function All Random Music Search Music Search for iPod Alphabet Search My Playlist for iPod iPod Control by the...
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... that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which do not touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with your Kenwood dealer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. Refer to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the actual equipment, and some of the display and the panel appearing...
... that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which do not touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with your Kenwood dealer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. Refer to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the actual equipment, and some of the display and the panel appearing...
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...] knob. When power is selected, turn the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Demonstration mode can also be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Clock display and Display scroll Pressing the [DISP] button selects the display mode. Keeping pressing the [DISP] button scrolls the display. When "NO" is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in "DEMO MODE" of the Demonstration Mode Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it for...
...] knob. When power is selected, turn the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Demonstration mode can also be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Clock display and Display scroll Pressing the [DISP] button selects the display mode. Keeping pressing the [DISP] button scrolls the display. When "NO" is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in "DEMO MODE" of the Demonstration Mode Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it for...
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... USB device Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc. Listening Radio Select Tuner source Pressing the [SRC] button several times switches the source to the USB terminal. Band select Pressing the [BAND] button switches the receiving band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM). Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls the memorized station. When inserted, the source is required to connect an iPod. • For the playable audio files, devices, iPod, see (page 16). The iPod can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button according to the USB Remove mode ("USB REMOVE...
... USB device Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc. Listening Radio Select Tuner source Pressing the [SRC] button several times switches the source to the USB terminal. Band select Pressing the [BAND] button switches the receiving band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM). Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls the memorized station. When inserted, the source is required to connect an iPod. • For the playable audio files, devices, iPod, see (page 16). The iPod can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button according to the USB Remove mode ("USB REMOVE...
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Detach the faceplate Press the Release button. If the faceplate is left attached, it can fall due to hook up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. Listening to (page 19). 6 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U General Removing the Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached...
Detach the faceplate Press the Release button. If the faceplate is left attached, it can fall due to hook up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. Listening to (page 19). 6 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U General Removing the Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached...
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... displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the unit. 7 " " indicator: Shows the image indicating the operating state of Audio Control. Information Display Music title "TITLE***" Folder name "FOLDER***" File name "FILE***" English | 7 Display Indicator KDC-MP245U KDC-MP345U qv u pq rs tu 1 "ATT" indicator: Blinks when the attenuator function is displayed. Text Display Selection Changing displayed information on . Use the remote control to turn on/off the attenuator function (page 15). 2 "ST" indicator: Lights when a stereo...
... displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the unit. 7 " " indicator: Shows the image indicating the operating state of Audio Control. Information Display Music title "TITLE***" Folder name "FOLDER***" File name "FILE***" English | 7 Display Indicator KDC-MP245U KDC-MP345U qv u pq rs tu 1 "ATT" indicator: Blinks when the attenuator function is displayed. Text Display Selection Changing displayed information on . Use the remote control to turn on/off the attenuator function (page 15). 2 "ST" indicator: Lights when a stereo...
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... selected source. The minute display blinks. 3. " Auto Memory: "AUTO MEMORY" Memorizes six stations with *1 is described. Refer to the selected function item is supported only by the KDC-MP345U. ¥ Clock Adjust: "CLOCK ADJ"/"CLOCK ADJUST" Sets the clock 1. Pressing the [ ] button allows you to go back to the previous item. 4 Set the Function item Turn the [VOL] knob to the surrounding illumination. 8 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U π Text Scroll: "TEXT SCROLL" ➤ "AUTO"*, "MANUAL" Scrolls the CD and audio...
... selected source. The minute display blinks. 3. " Auto Memory: "AUTO MEMORY" Memorizes six stations with *1 is described. Refer to the selected function item is supported only by the KDC-MP345U. ¥ Clock Adjust: "CLOCK ADJ"/"CLOCK ADJUST" Sets the clock 1. Pressing the [ ] button allows you to go back to the previous item. 4 Set the Function item Turn the [VOL] knob to the surrounding illumination. 8 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U π Text Scroll: "TEXT SCROLL" ➤ "AUTO"*, "MANUAL" Scrolls the CD and audio...
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..., Jazz, Game, User setting ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. "+ 8" ß Treble level adjust: "TRE LEVEL" ➤ "-8" - ON2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on the power with AUX source selected. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . FM2, FM3, and AM). Set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as follows; speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM" Ô Firmware Upgrade: "F/W UP xx...
..., Jazz, Game, User setting ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. "+ 8" ß Treble level adjust: "TRE LEVEL" ➤ "-8" - ON2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on the power with AUX source selected. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . FM2, FM3, and AM). Set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as follows; speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM" Ô Firmware Upgrade: "F/W UP xx...
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... to bit rate. Supplementing is selected "AUDIO CONTROL"/ "AUDIO CTRL" "SUB-W SET"/"SUBWOOFER SET" Ò "BASS BOOST" Ú "SYSTEM Q" " "BASS LEVEL" Æ "MID LEVEL" å "TRE LEVEL" ß "BALANCE" ∂ "FADER" ƒ "SUB-W LEVEL" © "DETAIL SET"/ "LPF SUB-W"/ "DETAILED SET" "LPF SUBWOOFER" ˙ "SUB-W PHASE" Δ "VOL OFFSET"/ "VOLUME OFFSET" ¬ "SETTINGS" "SEEK MODE" [ "AUTO MEMORY" " "MONO SET" ] "CLOCK" "CLOCK ADJ"/ "CLOCK ADJUST" ¥ "DISPLAY" "DIMMER SET" ø "TEXT SCROLL" π "DEMO MODE" 10 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U
... to bit rate. Supplementing is selected "AUDIO CONTROL"/ "AUDIO CTRL" "SUB-W SET"/"SUBWOOFER SET" Ò "BASS BOOST" Ú "SYSTEM Q" " "BASS LEVEL" Æ "MID LEVEL" å "TRE LEVEL" ß "BALANCE" ∂ "FADER" ƒ "SUB-W LEVEL" © "DETAIL SET"/ "LPF SUB-W"/ "DETAILED SET" "LPF SUBWOOFER" ˙ "SUB-W PHASE" Δ "VOL OFFSET"/ "VOLUME OFFSET" ¬ "SETTINGS" "SEEK MODE" [ "AUTO MEMORY" " "MONO SET" ] "CLOCK" "CLOCK ADJ"/ "CLOCK ADJUST" ¥ "DISPLAY" "DIMMER SET" ø "TEXT SCROLL" π "DEMO MODE" 10 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U
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... the Playlist 1 Display the Playlist Press the [5] button. You can select the song to play . "COMPLETED" is not compatible with music information display. "## STORED (Registration number)" is displayed. 2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Music Disc/Audio File Operation Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod My Playlist for iPod Allows you want to delete, and then press the [VOL] knob for at least 2 seconds. 14 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U 2 Turn the [VOL...
... the Playlist 1 Display the Playlist Press the [5] button. You can select the song to play . "COMPLETED" is not compatible with music information display. "## STORED (Registration number)" is displayed. 2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Music Disc/Audio File Operation Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod My Playlist for iPod Allows you want to delete, and then press the [VOL] knob for at least 2 seconds. 14 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U 2 Turn the [VOL...
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CD () v Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-MP345U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above...
CD () v Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-MP345U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above...
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... a commercially available USB device. • When connecting the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is not installed and used in a particular installation. In compliance with this unit. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the site above or the application help . About USB device • In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash memories and digital audio players which the receiver is available from driving your vehicle...
... a commercially available USB device. • When connecting the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is not installed and used in a particular installation. In compliance with this unit. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the site above or the application help . About USB device • In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash memories and digital audio players which the receiver is available from driving your vehicle...
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... | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U If you use your car. 7. wires or ground them to a rear output terminal. • After the unit is 30° or less. connector to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in a spot exposed to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Also...
... | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U If you use your car. 7. wires or ground them to a rear output terminal. • After the unit is 30° or less. connector to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in a spot exposed to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Also...
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ANT. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. CONT Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery English | 19 FM/AM antenna input Front side Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) R L Front output (KDC-MP345U only) Rear output/ Sub Woofer output White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green...
ANT. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. CONT Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery English | 19 FM/AM antenna input Front side Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) R L Front output (KDC-MP345U only) Rear output/ Sub Woofer output White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green...
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.... T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is installed securely in place. Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it . 20 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side...
.... T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is installed securely in place. Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it . 20 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side...
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...; The recording condition is set to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W"/ "LPF SUBWOOFER" of (page 8) ! Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Audio file source ? Volume cannot be adjusted. ▲ • The unit is set to Music Search mode. ☞ Cancel the Music Search mode. (page 12) • The unit is set to Function Setting mode. ☞ Cancel the Function Setting mode. (page 8) What might seem...
...; The recording condition is set to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W"/ "LPF SUBWOOFER" of (page 8) ! Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Audio file source ? Volume cannot be adjusted. ▲ • The unit is set to Music Search mode. ☞ Cancel the Music Search mode. (page 12) • The unit is set to Function Setting mode. ☞ Cancel the Function Setting mode. (page 8) What might seem...
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... switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. You can 't support. NA FILE: An Audio file is the latest version. See (page 16) for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on supported iPods. NO MUSIC/ERROR 15: • The connected USB device contains no USB device is scratched a lot. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have data recorded that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U If the "PROTECT" code...
... switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. You can 't support. NA FILE: An Audio file is the latest version. See (page 16) for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on supported iPods. NO MUSIC/ERROR 15: • The connected USB device contains no USB device is scratched a lot. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have data recorded that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U If the "PROTECT" code...
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...-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
...-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
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... musique (CD/USB/iPod) Connexion des câbles aux bornes 41 Écouter la radio Installation/Retrait de l'appareil 42 Généralités 28 Retrait de la façade Guide de dépannage 43 Mise en sourdine du volume lors de la...iPod Mode de contrôle manuel de l'iPod Recherche directe d'un morceau Opérations de base de la télécommande 37 24 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U • iPod is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone...
... musique (CD/USB/iPod) Connexion des câbles aux bornes 41 Écouter la radio Installation/Retrait de l'appareil 42 Généralités 28 Retrait de la façade Guide de dépannage 43 Mise en sourdine du volume lors de la...iPod Mode de contrôle manuel de l'iPod Recherche directe d'un morceau Opérations de base de la télécommande 37 24 | KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U • iPod is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone...