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... again to turn off the power. ( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL or VOL . BASICS Faceplate KDC-X397 Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot Display window Attach Remote control (RC-406) (not supplied for the first time... off the display information by pressing SCRL DISP repeatedly. Select a source Press L 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...
... again to turn off the power. ( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL or VOL . BASICS Faceplate KDC-X397 Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot Display window Attach Remote control (RC-406) (not supplied for the first time... off the display information by pressing SCRL DISP repeatedly. Select a source Press L 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...
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... : www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ 4 GETTING STARTED 1 Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: "CANCEL DEMO" \ "PRESS" \ "VOLUME KNOB" 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected for optimum performance. Default: XX PRESET TYPE NORMAL/ NORM: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U ) REAR...
... : www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ 4 GETTING STARTED 1 Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: "CANCEL DEMO" \ "PRESS" \ "VOLUME KNOB" 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected for optimum performance. Default: XX PRESET TYPE NORMAL/ NORM: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U ) REAR...
Instruction Manual
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...lost. ; AUTO1: Automatically searches for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. • For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : If the volume is adjusted during reception of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for a preset station... to start. MANUAL: Manually search for the 4 / ¢ buttons. 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 below), then, press 4 / ¢ to the Radio Broadcast Data System...
...lost. ; AUTO1: Automatically searches for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. • For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : If the volume is adjusted during reception of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for a preset station... to start. MANUAL: Manually search for the 4 / ¢ buttons. 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 below), then, press 4 / ¢ to the Radio Broadcast Data System...
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... source changes 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 : Applicable - : Not applicable To Do this...mA) (optional accessory) The source changes to CD and playback starts. iPod/iPhone (except for iPod. from a list 2 Turn the volume knob to iPod and playback starts. CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side 0: Eject disc The source changes to USB and playback starts....
... source changes 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 : Applicable - : Not applicable To Do this...mA) (optional accessory) The source changes to CD and playback starts. iPod/iPhone (except for iPod. from a list 2 Turn the volume knob to iPod and playback starts. CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side 0: Eject disc The source changes to USB and playback starts....
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...To search for KDC-MP155U ) or KME Light/ KMC file... 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 select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. CD / USB...Light/ KMC file. (➜ 11) Select a song by name (except for KDC-MP155U ) While listening to iPod... 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 3 Press again. 4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for [BUILT-IN AUX] / [BUILTIN AUX...
...To search for KDC-MP155U ) or KME Light/ KMC file... 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 select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. CD / USB...Light/ KMC file. (➜ 11) Select a song by name (except for KDC-MP155U ) While listening to iPod... 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 3 Press again. 4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for [BUILT-IN AUX] / [BUILTIN AUX...
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... station 1 Press and hold the volume knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob. com/activatenow or call 1-866-635-2349. A new station is skipped. Search for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U ) Preparation: 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available). PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KMR-355U ) Preparation: Install...
... station 1 Press and hold the volume knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob. com/activatenow or call 1-866-635-2349. A new station is skipped. Search for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U ) Preparation: 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available). PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U/ KDC-155U/ KMR-355U ) Preparation: Install...
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... band: Press one of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time. 1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to start searching. • To cancel, press or DIRECT. Replay Press G....and 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code. 4 Press the volume knob to confirm. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to reconfirm the pass code. • Make a note of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for KDC-X397 ). ENGLISH | 9 SiriusXM™ SEEK MODE Default: XX Selects the...
... band: Press one of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time. 1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to start searching. • To cancel, press or DIRECT. Replay Press G....and 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code. 4 Press the volume knob to confirm. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to reconfirm the pass code. • Make a note of the number buttons (1 to 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for KDC-X397 ). ENGLISH | 9 SiriusXM™ SEEK MODE Default: XX Selects the...
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... LV3: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to the subwoofer. SET/ SUB-W SET DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET HPF For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U : THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/ 150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 ...to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob. AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any 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 +8 (0): Adjusts the level. BASS LEVEL MID LEVEL TRE...
... LV3: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to the subwoofer. SET/ SUB-W SET DETAILED SET/ DETAIL SET HPF For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U : THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/ 150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 ...to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob. AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any 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 +8 (0): Adjusts the level. BASS LEVEL MID LEVEL TRE...
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... use an audio file with video - DISPLAY SETTINGS MORE INFORMATION 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 scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; COLOR 24... press the knob. About iPod/iPhone Made for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-MP255U ) COLOR SELECT/ VARIABLE SCAN/ VARI SCAN/ COLOR 01 - DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels. iPod with database information added using the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" or "KENWOOD Music Control,"...
... use an audio file with video - DISPLAY SETTINGS MORE INFORMATION 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 scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; COLOR 24... press the knob. About iPod/iPhone Made for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-MP255U ) COLOR SELECT/ VARIABLE SCAN/ VARI SCAN/ COLOR 01 - DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels. iPod with database information added using the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" or "KENWOOD Music Control,"...
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The unit does not work . • Radio reception is poor. • Static noise while listening to the radio. Remedy • Adjust the volume to unlock. (➜ 9) The selected channel is selected for [DEMO MODE]. (➜ 4) • Connect the antenna firmly. • Pull the antenna ...the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is determined when files are recorded. Press the volume knob to the unit. "TOC ERROR" appears. Connect a USB device that turns the power off , then turn it on the display is caused...
The unit does not work . • Radio reception is poor. • Static noise while listening to the radio. Remedy • Adjust the volume to unlock. (➜ 9) The selected channel is selected for [DEMO MODE]. (➜ 4) • Connect the antenna firmly. • Pull the antenna ...the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is determined when files are recorded. Press the volume knob to the unit. "TOC ERROR" appears. Connect a USB device that turns the power off , then turn it on the display is caused...
