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... 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-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U 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...
... 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-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U 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...
Instruction Manual
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... tape stuck on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level. Handling discs: • Do not touch the recording surface of the faceplate) Connector (on the stated page number. 2 BEFORE USE Warning Do not operate any accessories for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U) 8 AUDIO SETTINGS 10 DISPLAY SETTINGS 11 MORE INFORMATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 SPECIFICATIONS 13 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION...
... tape stuck on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level. Handling discs: • Do not touch the recording surface of the faceplate) Connector (on the stated page number. 2 BEFORE USE Warning Do not operate any accessories for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U) 8 AUDIO SETTINGS 10 DISPLAY SETTINGS 11 MORE INFORMATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 SPECIFICATIONS 13 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION...
Instruction Manual
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... display information. ( not available ) *1 For KMR-355U : The power will also be erased. How to replace the battery To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control) Turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press SRC 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 Power...
... display information. ( not available ) *1 For KMR-355U : The power will also be erased. How to replace the battery To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control) Turn on the power. ) Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press SRC 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 Power...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 played. OFF: Deactivates. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is selected for each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; For details on the rear (through an external amplifier). For KMR-355U , [DEMO OFF] is not activated). MIX: Memorizes one station for...
... 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 played. OFF: Deactivates. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is selected for each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; For details on the rear (through an external amplifier). For KMR-355U , [DEMO OFF] is not activated). MIX: Memorizes one station for...
Instruction Manual
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... [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 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for the 4 / ¢ buttons. NO: Cancels. (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected 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...
... [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 6) Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) (except for the 4 / ¢ buttons. NO: Cancels. (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected 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...
Instruction Manual
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CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side 0: Eject disc The source changes to iPod and playback starts. from a list 2 Turn the volume knob to select the control mode while in the database created with KME Light/ KMC. (➜ 11) *5 Only for iPod. MODE OFF: From the unit. *1 You can still control play/pause, file selection, fast-forward or reverse files from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, *3 ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*5, GENRES...
CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side 0: Eject disc The source changes to iPod and playback starts. from a list 2 Turn the volume knob to select the control mode while in the database created with KME Light/ KMC. (➜ 11) *5 Only for iPod. MODE OFF: From the unit. *1 You can still control play/pause, file selection, fast-forward or reverse files from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, *3 ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*5, GENRES...
Instruction Manual
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... of a phone call Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number. 3 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for music. • To cancel, press . • Not available if Random Play is selected. • 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...
... of a phone call Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number. 3 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for music. • To cancel, press . • Not available if Random Play is selected. • 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...
Instruction Manual
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... shown on the rear panel SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner 2 Activate the subscription through www.siriusxm. Search for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U ) Preparation: 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available). The Radio ID is located on the label of the connected iPhone is skipped. Antenna Expansion port on the unit's display window when you select "Channel 0" after SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to the USB input terminal. Start...
... shown on the rear panel SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner 2 Activate the subscription through www.siriusxm. Search for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U ) Preparation: 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available). The Radio ID is located on the label of the connected iPhone is skipped. Antenna Expansion port on the unit's display window when you select "Channel 0" after SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to the USB input terminal. Start...
Instruction Manual
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... live position (and " " lights up for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a channel number, then press 4 / ¢ (+) to lock, then press the knob. BUFFER USAGE/ BUF USAGE 0% - 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for the 4 / ¢ buttons. ENGLISH | 9 CHANNEL LOCK/ CH LOCK CODE SET CHANNEL EDIT/CH EDIT * CHANNEL CLEAR/CH CLEAR * To unlock settings: 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press 4 / ¢...
... live position (and " " lights up for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a channel number, then press 4 / ¢ (+) to lock, then press the knob. BUFFER USAGE/ BUF USAGE 0% - 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for the 4 / ¢ buttons. ENGLISH | 9 CHANNEL LOCK/ CH LOCK CODE SET CHANNEL EDIT/CH EDIT * CHANNEL CLEAR/CH CLEAR * To unlock settings: 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press 4 / ¢...
Instruction Manual
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... frequency. OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playing back an MP3/WMA disc or a USB device, except iPhone/iPod.) VOLUME OFFSET/ -8 to +8 (for AUX) ; -8 to 0 (for [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [LPF SUB-W].) SUPREME SET ON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are sent to be in MP3/WMA audio compression. ; MID LEVEL -8 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. Default: XX SUB-W LEVEL -15 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level. BASS LEVEL -8 to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. AUDIO SETTINGS...
... frequency. OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playing back an MP3/WMA disc or a USB device, except iPhone/iPod.) VOLUME OFFSET/ -8 to +8 (for AUX) ; -8 to 0 (for [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [LPF SUB-W].) SUPREME SET ON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are sent to be in MP3/WMA audio compression. ; MID LEVEL -8 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. Default: XX SUB-W LEVEL -15 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level. BASS LEVEL -8 to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level. AUDIO SETTINGS...
Instruction Manual
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...; Playable USB device file system: FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are not round. • Discs with database information added using the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" or "KENWOOD Music Control," you can create your preferred key illumination color. 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 make a selection (see : www.kenwood. DISPLAY (for a file by the iPod is...
...; Playable USB device file system: FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are not round. • Discs with database information added using the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" or "KENWOOD Music Control," you can create your preferred key illumination color. 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 make a selection (see : www.kenwood. DISPLAY (for a file by the iPod is...
Instruction Manual
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... the radio. Check the antenna and its connection are recorded. "NO MUSIC" appears. "PROTECT" appears and no operations can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of the Pandora® application on the display is locked. The selected channel is incorrect. For KMR-355U : The Auto Power Off function (that contains playable audio files. If this unit does not support the playback of registered stations has reached it on your device.
... the radio. Check the antenna and its connection are recorded. "NO MUSIC" appears. "PROTECT" appears and no operations can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of the Pandora® application on the display is locked. The selected channel is incorrect. For KMR-355U : The Auto Power Off function (that contains playable audio files. If this unit does not support the playback of registered stations has reached it on your device.
Instruction Manual
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...) DC 5 V 1 A FAT16/ 32 Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Compliant with Windows Media Audio CD player General Auxiliary Audio USB USB Standard Maximum Supply Current File System MP3 Decode WMA Decode Maximum Output Power Full Bandwidth Power Speaker Impedance Tone Action Preout Level / Load (CD) Preout Impedance Frequency Response (±3 dB) Input Maximum Voltage Input Impedance Operating Voltage Maximum Current Consumption Installation Size (W × H × D) Weight Subject to...
...) DC 5 V 1 A FAT16/ 32 Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Compliant with Windows Media Audio CD player General Auxiliary Audio USB USB Standard Maximum Supply Current File System MP3 Decode WMA Decode Maximum Output Power Full Bandwidth Power Speaker Impedance Tone Action Preout Level / Load (CD) Preout Impedance Frequency Response (±3 dB) Input Maximum Voltage Input Impedance Operating Voltage Maximum Current Consumption Installation Size (W × H × D) Weight Subject to...
Instruction Manual
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... working properly. • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car's chassis, then replace the old fuse with the angle of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit. (➜ 3) 14 Installating the unit (in place. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot. • Do not connect the · wires of the car battery. 2 Connect the wires properly. When installing without the mounting sleeve 1 Remove the mounting...
... working properly. • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car's chassis, then replace the old fuse with the angle of the car battery. 5 Reset the unit. (➜ 3) 14 Installating the unit (in place. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot. • Do not connect the · wires of the car battery. 2 Connect the wires properly. When installing without the mounting sleeve 1 Remove the mounting...
Instruction Manual
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...To MUTE connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigation manual.) Blue (Antenna control wire) (Not used) ANT CONT Part list for installation A Faceplate B Mounting sleeve ( ×1 ) C Trim plate ( ×1 ) D Wiring harness ( ×1 ) E Extraction key F Flat head screw G Round head screw ( ×1 ) ( ×2 ) ( ×4 ) ( ×4 ) ENGLISH | 15 Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT REMOTE CONT For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : To the steering wheel remote control adapter Light blue/yellow (Marine remote...
...To MUTE connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigation manual.) Blue (Antenna control wire) (Not used) ANT CONT Part list for installation A Faceplate B Mounting sleeve ( ×1 ) C Trim plate ( ×1 ) D Wiring harness ( ×1 ) E Extraction key F Flat head screw G Round head screw ( ×1 ) ( ×2 ) ( ×4 ) ( ×4 ) ENGLISH | 15 Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT REMOTE CONT For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : To the steering wheel remote control adapter Light blue/yellow (Marine remote...
Instruction Manual
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.... Changes or modifications to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not responsible for the operation of this equipment may affect wireless performance. • iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is made. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments...
.... Changes or modifications to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not responsible for the operation of this equipment may affect wireless performance. • iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is made. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments...
