KDC-U453

KDC-U3053
KDC-U353
KDC-3054UM
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

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CONTENTS
Safety

Preparation

How to attach/detach the faceplate

How to reset your unit

Basic operations

Getting started

Canceling the display demonstration

Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations

Listening to the radio

Changing the frequency steps (for

)
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to the other external

components
Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod

9
10

Start playing a disc

Connecting a USB device
Connecting an iPod (for
)
Selecting a folder/track/file
Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
Functions of
with iPod
Selecting a song by alphabet
Selecting App & iPod Control Mode
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Using the remote controller (RC-405) 12

Equipped for
Basic operations
Direct Access Tuning
Direct Music Search

Function settings

13

Troubleshooting

15

Installation/connection

17

Basic procedure
Warning
Caution
Wiring connection
Installing the unit
Removing the unit

Specifications

21

Discs that cannot be used

Discs that are not round.
Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs
that are dirty.
You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that has
not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer
to your disc writing software, and your disc recorder
instruction manual.)
8 cm CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an
adapter can cause malfunction.
About compatible iPod/iPhone
Made for
iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
iPod classic
iPod with video
iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
For the latest compatible list and software version of
iPod/iPhone, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod
If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the
music that has been played by the iPod is played first.
In this case, RESUMING is displayed without
displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse
item will display a correct title, etc.
You cannot operate iPod if KENWOOD or
displayed on iPod.

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WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Important to know...
To prevent a short circuit, never put or
leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
metal tools) inside the unit.
Caution: Adjust the volume so that you
can hear sounds outside the car. Driving
with the volume too high may cause an
accident.
Condensation: When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.
This unit can only play the CDs with:

The illustrations in this manual are

examples used to explain more clearly
how the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the illustrations may differ from
what appears on the actual equipment.

A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX

(max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) is
required for connecting a USB device.
You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone
with
.
The word iPod appearing in this manual
indicates the iPod or iPhone connected
to this unit with a connection cable,
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).
If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
When you purchase external components,
check with your Kenwood dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
your area.
Detailed information and notes about the
playable audio files are stated in an online
manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

ENGLISH

Safety

Remote controller (RC-405) is equipped

for
.
can also be remotely
controlled with an optionally purchased
remote controller.

Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.
Cleaning the connector: The unit may not function
properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate
are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector
with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage
the connector.

Connector (on the reverse

side of the faceplate)

Handling discs
Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
Do not use any accessories for the disc.
Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

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Preparation
How to attach/detach the faceplate
1

Do not expose the faceplate to direct

sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
Keep the faceplate in its casing while
detached.
The faceplate is a precision piece of
equipment and can be damaged by shocks
or jolts.

To prevent deterioration, do not touch the

terminals of the unit and faceplate with
your fingers.

How to reset your unit

If this unit fails to operate properly, press the
reset button.
1

Reset button

The unit returns to factory settings when the

reset button is pressed.

Basic operations
Loading slot

Display window

Ejects the disc

Volume knob
Detaches the faceplate
The following indicator lights up when...
ST : A stereo broadcast is received (FM).
IN : A disc is in the unit.
For
:
RDS : Radio Data System service is available.
TI : Traffic Information function is turned on.

USB terminal
Auxiliary input jack

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Button

SRC

General operation
Turns on.
Turns off if pressed and held.
Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB/ iPod, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the
power is turned on.
If the source is ready, playback also starts.
iPod or CD is selectable only when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded.

Volume knob
(turn)

Adjusts the volume level.

Selects items.

Volume knob
(press)

Confirms selection.
Enters [FUNCTION] settings.

(BAND)
1 () / 2 (+)
6(

Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3), MW/ SW1/ SW2, or MW/LW when
TUNER is selected as the source.
Enters Music Search mode.
Selects the previous/next folder.
Pauses/resumes playback of a disc/ USB device/ iPod.

4/

Searches for radio station.

Selects track/file.
Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held.

SCRL DISP

Changes the display information.

Scrolls the display information if pressed and held.
Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 6) if pressed and held while
in clock display screen.

AUDIO

ENGLISH

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Enters [AUD CTRL] settings directly. (page 13)

Returns to the previous item.
Exit from setting mode if pressed and held.

5 (iPod)

For
:
Enters the controlling mode (MODE ON/ MODE OFF) for iPod playback.
(page 11)

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. (page 18, 19)
When a call comes in, CALL appears.
When a call ends, CALL
The audio system pauses.
disappear.
To continue listen to the audio system during a call, press
The audio system resumes.
SRC. CALL disappear and the audio system resumes.

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Getting started
Canceling the display demonstration
The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.
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.
[ <Y>/ N ] is selected as the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again to confirm.
[DEMO OFF] appears.
If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select
[Y/ <N>] in step 2, [DEMOMODE] appears and the display demonstration starts.

Setting the demonstration mode

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO ON] or [DEMO OFF].
If [DEMO ON] is selected, display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about
20 seconds.
4 Hold
to finish the procedure.

Adjusting the clock

1
2
3
4

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.

Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to select [CLK ADJ], then press to enter.
Clock hour flashes on the display.
5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press to enter minute adjustment.
Clock minutes flashes on the display.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
Press 4 / to move between the hour and minute adjustment.
7 Hold
to finish the procedure.

Initial settings before operations

1
2
3
4

Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table on page 7 for selection.
5 Hold
to finish the procedure.

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KEY BEEP
TDF-ALARM
RUSSIAN
OFF WAIT
AUX SET
CD READ
SWPRE
SPEAKER
F/W xx.xx

Selectable setting (Preset: *)

TYPE NML *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/
SW2). ; TYPE MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/
FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2).
BEEP ON */ BEEP OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
ALRM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ;
ALRM OFF *: Cancels.
RUS ON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in Russian (if applicable). ;
RUS OFF *: Cancels.
Sets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode) to save the battery.
OFF : Cancels ; OFF 20M *: 20 minutes ; OFF 40M: 40 minutes ; OFF 60M: 60 minutes
AUX ON *: Enables AUX in source selection. Sound of the connected external component is produce through
the car speakers. ; AUX OFF: Disables AUX in source selection.
CD READ1 *: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; CD READ2: Forces to play as
a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
SWPRE R */ SWPRE SW: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out
terminals on the rear of the unit (through an external amplifier).
SP OFF */ SP 5/4/ SP 6 9/6/ SP OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.
<Y>/ N *: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; Y /<N>: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

[TDF-ALARM] is selectable only for

[RUSSIAN/ OFF WAIT] is selectable only for
[SWPRE] is selectable only for

ENGLISH

Item
PRESET

.
.
.

Listening to the radio

Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.

Press briefly to recall memorized station.
1 Press SRC to select TUNER.
2 Press
(BAND) repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2).
F1 / F2 / F3 / MW / LW / S1 / S2 appears on the display.
3 Press 4 / to search for a station.
Continued...

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Changing the frequency steps (for

You can change the frequency step of FM/ MW:

FM : 50 kHz to 200 kHz
MW : 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
2 While pressing number buttons 1() and 5 (iPod) or 5, press SRC.
Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears.
To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure.
When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.

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 confirm.
See table below for selection.
4 Hold
to finish the procedure.
Item
LO.SEEK
SEEKMODE

A-MEMORY
MONO SET
PTY SRCH

TI
NEWS SET
AF SET
REGIONAL
ATP SEEK

Selectable setting (Preset: *)

LO.S ON: Searches only stations with good reception. (For
: MW/SW1/ SW2 stations only ; For
: FM stations only.) ; LO.S OFF *: Cancels.
Selects the tuning mode for 4 / buttons.
AUTO1 *: Automatically search for a station. ; AUTO2: Search in the order of the stations in the preset
memory. ; MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
<Y>/ N *: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; Y /<N>: Cancels (automatic
memorizing is not activated). (Selectable only if [TYPE NML] is selected for [PRESET].) (page 6, 7)
MONO ON: Improve the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost). ; MONO OFF *: Cancels (stereo
effect resumes).
Selects the available Program Type (see table on page 9). Then, press 4 / to start searching.
Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language
(ENGLISH */ FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press to confirm.
TI ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; TI OFF *: Cancels.
NEWS 00M NEWS 90M: Sets the time for receiving the next news bulletin. ; NEWS OFF *: Cancels.
AF ON *: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same program in the same Radio Data
System network with better reception when the current reception is poor. ; AF OFF: Cancels.
REG ON *: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the AF control. ; REG OFF: Cancels.
ATPS ON *: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic informations
reception is poor. ; ATPS OFF: Cancels.

[PTY SRCH/ TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK] is selectable only for
.
[MONO SET/ PTY SRCH] is selectable only when the source is FM.
[TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK] is selectable only when the source is FM. If other playback source is
selected, these settings are selectable under [TUNERSET] item. (page 15)

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ENGLISH

For
:
Available Program Type ([SPEECH] : White character item. ; [MUSIC] : Black character item) :
SPEECH
MUSIC
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M (music) ROCK M (music) EASY M (music)
LIGHT M (music) CLASSICS
OTHER M (music) WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M (music)
OLDIES
FOLK M (music) DOCUMENT
The unit will search for the Program type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.
The Radio Data System feature won't work where the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.
If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, the adjusted volume is
memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time Traffic Information function is
turned on.

Listening to the other external

components
Preparation : Make sure [AUX ON] is selected for [AUX SET]. (page 6, 7)

1 Press SRC to select AUX.

2 Turn on the external component and
start playing.
3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume.
Portable audio device
(commercially available)

Auxiliary input jack

3.5 mm stereo mini plug

(commercially available)

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Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod

Loading slot

Ejects the disc. (NO DISC appears and IN indicator goes off.)

Press to select track/file.

Hold to fast-forwards/reverses.
Press to select previous/next folder.
Not available if ALL RDM is selected.

Start playing a disc

1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Playback starts automatically.
3 Press number button 6 (
) to resume/
pause playback (if necessary).

USB terminal
Slide open the cover,
then make the following
connection.
The source automatically
switches, and playback
starts.

Connecting a USB device

Selecting a folder/track/file
1 Press
(BAND) to enter Music Search
mode.
SEARCH appears, then the current file
name appears on the display.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
track/file, then press to confirm.
To return to the root folder (or first track for
audio CD), press number button 5 (iPod)
or 5.
To return to the previous folder, press .
To cancel the Music Search mode, press
and hold .
< or > on the display indicates that
preceded/next item is available.
For USB device * and ipod: To skip search,
press 4 / .
* This operation is effective only for the files
registered in the database created with
Kenwood Music Editor. (See the rear cover.)

CA-U1EX (Max.: 500 mA)

(optional accessory)

USB device (commercially available)

Connecting an iPod (for

Apple iPod
(commercially available)

KCA-iP102
(optional accessory)

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Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly

to make a selection.
Audio CD : TRAC REP (track repeat), REP OFF
(repeat off)
AAC/MP3/WMA : FILE REP (file repeat),
FOLD REP (folder repeat), REP OFF
(repeat off)
iPod : FILE REP (file repeat), REP OFF
(repeat off)

Functions of

Selecting Random Play

ENGLISH

Selecting Repeat Play

Press number button 3 (RDM)

repeatedly to make a selection.
Audio CD : DISC RDM (disc random),
RDM OFF (random off)
AAC/MP3/WMA/iPod : FOLD RDM (folder
random), RDM OFF (random off)
For AAC/MP3/WMA/iPod : Press and
hold number button 3 (RDM) to select
ALL RDM (all random).
Applicable only if RDM OFF (random
off ) is selected initially.
For
: Changes the iPod
browsing item to songs.

with iPod

Selecting a song by alphabet

1 Press
(BAND) to enter Music Search
mode.
SEARCH appears.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a
category, then press to confirm.
3 Press
(BAND) again to enter alphabet
search mode.
SRCH appears.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the
character to be searched for.
5 Press 4 / to move to the entry
position.
You can enter up to three characters.
6 Press the volume knob to start
searching.
7 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
track/file, then press to confirm.
To return to the previous folder, press .
To return to the top menu, press number
button 5 (iPod).
To cancel the Alphabet Search mode, press
and hold .
A longer searching time is required if there
are many songs or playlists in the iPod.
To search for a character other than A to Z
and 0 to 9, enter only * .
The article (a, an, the) of songs name will
be skipped during search.

Selecting App & iPod Control Mode

Press 5 (iPod) to make a selection.
MODE ON: Control iPod from the iPod *.
APP&iPod appears.
MODE OFF: Control iPod from the unit.
* You can still control play/pause, select files,
fast-forward/reverse files 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 select
[SKIPSRCH], then press to enter.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a
selection, then press to confirm.
SKIP 0.5% (initial)/ SKIP 1%/ SKIP 5%/
SKIP 10% : Sets the ratio of skip when
searching for a song in Music Search
mode.
(Holding 4 / skips songs at 10%
regardless of the setting made.)
5 Hold
to finish the procedure.

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Using the remote controller (RC-405)

Equipped for
Remote sensor
Do not expose to bright sunlight.

RC-405

Preparation:
When you use the remote controller for the
first time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheet
(Not used.)

If the effectiveness of the remote

controller decreases, replace the battery.

3
4

1
Caution:
Do not set the remote control in hot places
such as on the dashboard.
Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
The battery pack or batteries shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such sunshine,
fire or the like.
Keep battery out of reach of children and in
original package until ready to use. Dispose
of used batteries promptly. If swallowed
contact physician immediately.

Basic operations
SRC
VOL
5/

: Selects the available sources.

: Adjusts the volume level.
: Selects folder/track/file (in Music
Search mode).
ENT
: Pauses/resumes playback.
Confirms selection (in Music
Search mode).
*AM / #FM+ : Selects bands.
Selects folders.
4 / (+) : Searches for radio station.
Selects track/file.
Fast-forward/reverses track
if pressed and held.
16
: Selects preset station.
AUD
: Enters [AUD CTRL] settings
directly.
ATT
: Attenuates the sound. (To return
to the previous level, press the
button again.)
: Returns to the previous item (in
Music Search mode).
EXIT
: Exit from setting mode.

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Direct Music Search

1 Press *AM / #FM+ to select a band.

2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access
Tuning mode.
appears on the display.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the
frequency.
4 Press 4 / ( + ) to search for the
frequency.

Not available if Random Play is selected.

Not applicable for iPod and Kenwood Music
Editor.
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music
Search Mode.
appears.
2 Press the number buttons to enter the
track number.
3 Press 4 / ( + ) to search for the
music.

To cancel Direct Access Tuning mode, press

or EXIT.
If no operations is done for 10 seconds
after step 3, Direct Access Tuning is
automatically canceled.

ENGLISH

Direct Access Tuning

To cancel the Direct Music Search Mode,

press
or EXIT.

Function settings
1 To enter [AUD CTRL] menu (see table below): Press AUDIO.
To enter [SETTINGS] menu (page 15): Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]
mode. Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
Repeat this step until the desired item is selected/activated.
Press
to return to the previous item.
3 Hold
to finish the procedure.
[AUD CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state...
Preset
Item

Selectable setting

SW LEVEL

SW L 15 SW L +15: Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

BASS LVL

8 +8: Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in each

source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)

MID LVL
TRE LVL

SW L 0
BAS L +8

BAS L 0

MID L +2

MID L 0

TRE L +3

TRE L 0

EQ PRO
BASS ADJ BASS FRQ

BAS F 60/ BAS F 80/ BAS F100/ BAS F200: Selects the center
frequency.

BASS LVL

BAS L 8 BAS L +8: Adjusts the level.

BASS Q

BAS Q1.00/ BAS Q1.25/ BAS Q1.50/ BAS Q2.00: Adjusts the
quality factor.

BASS EXT

B-EX ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; B-EX OFF: Cancels.

BAS F100
BAS L +8

BAS L 0

BAS Q1.00
B-EX ON

B-EX OFF
Continued...

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Preset
Item
EQ PRO
MID ADJ

Selectable setting

MID FRQ

MID F0.5K/ MID F1.0K/ MID F1.5K/ MID F2.5K: Selects the
MID F2.5K MID F1.0K
center frequency.
MID LVL
MID L 8 MID L +8: Adjusts the level.
MID L +2
MID L 0
MID Q
MID Q0.75/ MID Q1.00/ MID Q1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.
MID Q1.00
TRE ADJ TRE FRQ
TRE 10.0K/ TRE 12.5K/ TRE 15.0K/ TRE 17.5K: Selects the
TRE 12.5K
center frequency.
TRE LVL
TRE L 8 TRE L +8: Adjusts the level.
TRE L +3
TRE L 0
EQ
NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects
a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the
POWERFUL NATURAL
customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
B. BOOST BB-L LV1/ BB-L LV2/ BB-L LV3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;
BB-L LV1
BB-L OFF
BB-L OFF: Cancels.
LOUDNESS LOUD LV1/ LOUD LV2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to
LOUD OFF LOUD LV1
produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ; LOUD OFF: Cancels.
BALANCE BAL L15 BAL R15: Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
BAL 0
FADER
FAD R15 FAD F15: Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
FAD 0
SW SET
SW ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; SW OFF: Cancels.
SW ON
DTIL SET
HPF
HPF THRU: All signals are sent to the speakers ; HPF 100H/ HPF 120H/
HPF THRU
HPF 150H: Frequencies lower than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are cut off.
LPF SW LPF THRU: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; LPF 85H/ LPF 120H/
LPF THRU
LPF 160H: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are cut off.
SW PHASE PHAS REV (180)/ PHAS NML (0): Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer
output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
PHAS NML
(Selectable only if a setting other than [LPF THRU] is selected for [LPF SW].)
SPRM SET SPRM ON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency
components that are lost in AAC/MP3/WMA audio compression. ;
SPRM ON
SPRM OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playback an AAC/MP3/WMA disc
or a USB device.)
V-OFFSET V-OFF 8 V-OFF +8 (for AUX) ; V-OFF 8 V-OFF 0 (for other sources):
Presets the volume adjustment level of each source. The volume level will
V-OFF 0
automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making
an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
[HPF] is selectable only for
.
[SW LEVEL/ SW SET/ LPF SW/ SW PHASE] is selectable only if [SWPRE] is set to [SWPRE SW]. (page 6, 7)
[SW LEVEL/ LPF SW/ SW PHASE] is selectable only if [SW SET] is set to [SW ON].

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[SETTINGS]
Preset
Item
AUX NAME

Selectable setting
AUX/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV: Selects the desired name for the
connected component. (Selectable only if AUX is selected as the source.)

CLOCK
CLK ADJ (For details, see page 6.)
TIMESYNC SYNC ON: Synchronizes the Radio Data System station time data and the units
clock. ; SYNC OFF: Cancels.
DISPLAY
DISP DIM DIM ON: Dims the display illumination. ; DIM OFF: Cancels.
TEXTSCRL SCL AUTO/ SCL ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically,
or scroll only once. ; SCL OFF: Cancels.
TUNERSET
TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK: Selectable only if any source
other than tuner source is selected. (For details, see page 8.)
[TIMESYNC/ TUNERSET] is selectable only for

AUX

0:00

SYNC ON

DIM OFF
SCL AUTO
(See page 8.)

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Sound cannot be heard.
PROTECT appears and no
operations can be done.

Remedy/Cause
Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections.
Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape
properly, then reset the unit. If PROTECT does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
Sound cannot be heard. / The unit The connectors are dirty. Clean the connectors. (page 3)
does not turn on. / Information
shown on the display is incorrect.
The unit does not work at all.
Reset the unit. (page 4)
Turn off the demonstration mode. (page 6)
[OFF WAIT] does not work.
Radio reception is poor. / Static
Connect the antenna firmly. / Pull the antenna out all the way.
noise while listening to the radio.
IN flashes.
The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. If the condition did not
improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center.
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played
Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used for
back and tracks cannot be skipped. recording).
Disc sound is sometimes
Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. / Check the cords and
interrupted.
connections.
NA FILE appears.
The unit is playing an unsupported audio file.
Continued...

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Symptom
NO DISC appears.
TOC ERR appears.

Remedy/Cause
Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
The CD is quite dirty. / The CD is upside-down. / The CD is scratched a lot. Try another
disc instead.
ERROR 99 appears.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the
ERROR 99 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
COPY PRO appears.
A copy-protected file is played.
READ ERR appears.
Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still
displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices.
NO DVICE appears.
No USB device is connected. Connect an USB device, and change the source to USB again.
NO MUSIC appears.
The connected USB device contains no playable audio file.
NA DVICE appears.
Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.
USB ERR appears.
Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again. If the unit still showing
the same display, try to connect another USB device.
iPod ERR appears.
Reconnect the iPod. / Reset the iPod.
Noise is generated.
Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks cannot play back as you have Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
intended them to play.
READING keeps flashing.
Longer readout time is required. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
Elapsed playing time is not correct. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
The number of songs contained
Podcast files are not counted in this unit as this unit does not support the playback of
in SONGS category of this unit
podcast files.
is different from that contained in
SONGS category of iPod.
Correct characters are not displayed This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of
: Cyrillic alphabets (upper case) can also be displayed if
(e.g. album name).
symbols. For
[RUSSIAN] is set to [RUS ON]. (page 6, 7)
About Audio file
Playable Audio file:
For
:
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
For
:
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 file system: FAT16, FAT32
Although the audio files are complied with the standards
listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the
types or conditions of media or device.

About USB device

This unit can play the following files stored on a USB
mass storage class device:
For
:
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
For
:
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
Install the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and
Multi Card Reader.
Make sure all important data has been backed up to
avoid losing the data.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m
can result in abnormal playback.

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Part list:
A Faceplate..............................................................
B Escutcheon.........................................................
C Mounting sleeve .............................................
D Casing for faceplate ......................................
E Wiring harness..................................................
F Removal tool .....................................................

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)

For
:
G Flat head screw (for Nissan cars) ........... (4)
H Round head screw (for Toyota cars).... (4)

Basic procedure
1 Remove the key from the ignition
switch, then disconnect the terminal
of the car battery.
2 Make proper input and output wire
connections.
\ Wiring connection (page 18, 19)
3 Install the unit to your car.
\ Installing the unit (page 20)
4 Reconnect the terminal of the car
battery.
5 Reset the unit. (page 4)

Warning
The unit can only be installed in a car with
a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and
the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis
(ground), you may cause a short circuit,
that in turn may start a fire. Always connect
those wires to the power source running
through the fuse box.
Disconnect the batterys negative terminal
and make all electrical connections before
installing the unit.
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape
or other similar material. To prevent a short
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends
of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
Be sure to ground this unit to the cars
chassis again after installation.

Caution
If your cars ignition does not have an ACC
position, connect the ignition wires to a
power source that can be turned on and
off with the ignition key. If you connect
the ignition wire to a power source with
a constant voltage supply, as with battery
wires, the battery may die.
Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided.
Install this unit in the console of your
vehicle. Make sure the faceplate will not hit
the lid of the console (if any) when closing
and opening.
After the unit is installed, check whether
the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on
the car are working properly.
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle
is 30 or less.
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires
arent touching to cause a short circuit,
then replace the old fuse with one with the
same rating.
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the
terminals to which they correspond. The
unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
share the wires or ground them to any
metal part in the car.
When only two speakers are being
connected to the system, connect the
connectors either to both the front output
terminals or to both the rear output
terminals (do not mix front and rear).
Do not touch the metal part of this unit
during and shortly after the use of the
unit. Metal part such as the heat sink and
enclosure become hot.
Mounting and wiring this product requires
skills and experience. For safetys sake, leave
this work to professionals.
If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

ENGLISH

Installation/connection

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Wiring connection
For

SW

Subwoofer output terminals

L

REAR

Rear output terminals

REAR/SW

FRONT

Front output terminals

R

Rear/subwoofer output
terminals
Fuse (10 A)

Antenna terminal (JASO)

White
White/Black

To front speaker (left)

Gray
Gray/Black

To front speaker (right)

Green
Green/Black

To rear speaker (left)

Purple
Purple/Black

To rear speaker (right)

Light blue/yellow
(Steering remote control wire)
Blue
(Antenna control wire)

STEERING WHEEL
REMOTE INPUT

REMOTE CONT

ANT CONT

Blue/White
(Power control wire)

P. CONT

Brown
(Mute control wire)

MUTE

To the steering wheel remote control adapter

To the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.

To the power control terminal when using the optional power
amplifier.
To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or
during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system,
consult your navigation manual.)
Car fuse box

Red (Ignition wire)

Ignition key switch

Yellow (Battery wire)

Car fuse box
Black (Ground wire)
To the metallic body or chassis of the car

Battery

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:
Rear/subwoofer output terminals
Antenna terminal (JASO)
REAR/SW

Light blue/yellow
(Steering remote control wire)
Blue/White
(Power control wire/ Antenna
control wire)
Brown
(Mute control wire)

STEERING WHEEL
REMOTE INPUT

REMOTE CONT
ANT CONT
P. CONT

MUTE

To the power control terminal when using the optional power

amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings
or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation
system, consult your navigation manual.)

Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or

Opel (Vauxhall) automobiles
You may need to modify the wiring of the supplied
wiring harness as illustrated below.

Red (Ignition wire)

Ignition wire
(Red)

Red (A7)

Vehicle
A4 (Yellow)

Battery wire
(Yellow)

ISO connectors

Color and function

Battery
Power control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (ground) connection

A7 (Red)

Unit

Yellow (A4)

Yellow
Blue/White
Red
Black

Fuse (10 A)

To the steering wheel remote control adapter

Yellow (Battery wire)

Pin
A4
A5
A7
A8

ENGLISH

For

Default wiring

Pin
B1 / B2
B3 / B4
B5 / B6
B7 / B8

Color and function

Rear speaker (right)
Purple / Purple/black
Gray / Gray/black
Front speaker (right)
White / White/black
Front speaker (left)
Green / Green/black
Rear speaker (left)

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Installing the unit

Connect the wiring harness

to the unit. Other wiring
connection has been completed
earlier. (page 18, 19)

Before attaching, make

sure the direction of the
escutcheon is correct.
(Wider hooks on the
top side.)

Dashboard of your car

Bend the appropriate tabs

to hold the mounting
sleeve firmly in place.

Installing without using the mounting sleeve (Japanese car)

(For
)
1 Remove the mounting sleeve and escutcheon from the unit.
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure
the unit with the supplied screws.

T: Toyota cars ; N: Nissan cars

Removing the unit

1 Detach the faceplate.
2 Engage the catch pin on the
removal tools into the holes on
both sides of the escutcheon, then
pull it out.
3 Insert the removal tools deeply into
the slots on each side, then follow
the arrows instructions as shown
on the right.

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For

Subject to change without notice.

:

FM tuner section
Frequency range:
200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz 107.9 MHz
50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB):
11.2 dBf (1.0 V/75 )
Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB):
19.2 dBf (2.5 V/75 )
Frequency response (3 dB): 30 Hz 15 kHz
Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB

AM tuner section
Frequency range:
Band 1 (MW): 10 kHz space: 530 kHz 1 700 kHz
9 kHz space: 531 kHz 1 611 kHz
Band 2 (SW1): 5 kHz space: 2 940 kHz 7 735 kHz
Band 3 (SW2):
5 kHz space: 9 500 kHz 10 135 kHz /
11 580 kHz 18 135 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 20 dB):
MW: 31 dB (36 V) / SW: 32 dB (40 V)
For

FM tuner section
Frequency range (50 kHz space): 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB): 1.0 V/75
Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB): 2.5 V/75
Frequency response (3 dB): 30 Hz 15 kHz
Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB

MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space): 531 kHz 1 611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB): 36 V

LW tuner section
Frequency range: 153 kHz 279 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB): 57 V

CD player section
Laser diode: GaAIAs
Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling
D/A converter: 24 Bit
Spindle speed: 500 rpm 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit

Frequency response (1 dB): 20 Hz 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 %
Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB
Dynamic range: 90 dB
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio
Layer-3
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows
Media Audio
AAC decode: AAC-LC .m4a files (for
)

ENGLISH

Specifications

USB interface
USB standard: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)
Maximum supply current: DC 5 V
1A
File system: FAT16/ 32
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio
Layer-3
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows
Media Audio
AAC decode: AAC-LC .m4a files (for
)

Audio section
Maximum output power: 50 W 4
For
:
Full bandwidth power (at less than 1 % THD):
22 W 4
For
: Output power (DIN 45324,
+B = 14.4 V): 30 W 4
Speaker impedance: 4 8
Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz 8 dB
Middle: 1 kHz 8 dB
Treble: 12.5 kHz 8 dB
Preout level / load (CD) : 2 500 mV/10 k
Preout impedance: 600

Auxiliary input section

Frequency response (3 dB): 20 Hz 20 kHz
Input maximum voltage: 1 200 mV
Input impedance: 10 k

General
Operating voltage (11 V 16 V allowable): 14.4 V
Maximum current consumption: 10 A
Installation size (W H D):
182 mm 53 mm 158 mm
Weight: 1.3 kg

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About KENWOOD Music Editor

This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1 or later.
When you use the audio file with database information added by the KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1, you can search a file
by title, album or artist name using Music Search.
In the Instruction manual, the term USB device is used to mean the device that contains audio files with database information
added with KENWOOD Music Editor.
KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1 is available from the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
For further information on KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1, refer to the site above or the application help.
The marking of products using lasers

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have
been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
For

:
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan

EU Representatives:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands
For Turkey
Bu rn 26891sayl Resmi Gazetede yaymlanan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eyalarda Baz Zararl Maddelerin
Kullanmnn Snrlandrlmasna Dair Ynetmelie uygun olarak retilmitir.
This product complies with Directive, Number 26891 regarding REGULATION ON THE RESTRICTION OF THE USE
OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
Made for iPod, and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
The AAC logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

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