KENWOOD KDC MP378BT User Manual

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© 2019 JVC KENWOOD Corporation  
B5A-3139-00 (KN)  
IC (Industry Canada) Caution  
CAUTION  
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science  
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at  
least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.  
1. This device may not cause interference.  
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
ATTENTION  
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un  
environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices  
d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement doit  
être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps humain.  
Attention de ‘IC (Industrie Canada)  
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR  
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts  
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :  
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.  
Para cumplimiento de la IFT:  
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible  
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  
“La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:  
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y  
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su  
operación no deseada”  
Contains Bluetooth Module  
FCC ID: ZWY88112  
IC ID: 12033A-88112  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
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Article 4  
Right pertaining to the Licensed Software  
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT  
The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is  
copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions  
which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.  
Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents  
shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or  
sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the "Original Rightholder"), and the User shall not be  
entitled to any right other than the license granted hereunder, in respect of the Licensed Software and any  
related documents.  
The User shall use the Licensed Software by agreeing with the terms of this Software License Agreement.  
This Agreement shall be deemed completed at the time the User (hereinafter the "User") initially used the  
Product in which the "Licensed Software" is embedded.  
Article 5  
Indemnification of Licensor  
The Licensed Software may include the software which has been licensed to the Licensor directly or  
indirectly from any third party. In such case, some third parties require the Users to follow their conditions  
for use separately from this Software License Agreement. Such software shall not be subject to this  
Agreement, and the Users are urged to read the "Important Notice concerning the Software" to be provided  
separately below.  
1. Neither the Licensor nor the Original Rightholder shall be liable for any damage incurred by the User  
or any third party due to the exercise of the license granted to the User under this Agreement, unless  
otherwise restricted by law.  
2. The Licensor will offer no guarantee for the merchantability, convertibility and consistency with  
certain objective of the Licensed Software.  
Article 1  
General Provision  
Article 6  
Liability to Third Party  
The Licensor shall grant to the User a non-exclusive and non-transferable (other than the exceptional case  
referred to in Article 3, Paragraph 1) licensed to use the Licensed Software within the country of the User.  
(the country where the User bought the Product (hereinafter the "Country")  
If any dispute has arisen with any third party due to an infringement upon a copyright, patent or any  
other intellectual property right that was caused by the User's use of the Licensed Software, the User shall  
settle such dispute at its own cost and hold the Licensor and the Original Rightholder harmless from any  
inconvenience it may cause.  
Article 2  
License  
1. The license granted under this Agreement shall be the right to use the Licensed Software in the  
Product.  
2. The User shall not duplicate, copy, modify, add, translate or otherwise alter, or lease the Licensed  
Software and any related documents, whether in whole or in part.  
3. The use of the Licensed Software shall be limited to personal purpose, and the Licensed Software shall  
not be distributed, licensed or sub-licensed whether it is for commercial purpose or not.  
4. The User shall use the Licensed Software according to the directions described in the operation  
manual or help file, and is prohibited to use or duplicate any data in a manner violating the Copyright  
Law or any other laws and regulations by applying whole or a part of the Licensed Software.  
Article 7  
Confidentiality  
The User shall keep the confidentiality of such portion of the Licensed Software, related documents thereof  
or any other information to be granted under this Agreement, as well as the conditions of this Agreement  
as has not yet entered the public domain, and shall not disclose or divulge the same to any third party  
without approval of the Licensor.  
Article 8  
Termination  
In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may  
immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the  
Licensor due to such event:  
Article 3  
Conditions for Grant of License  
(1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement; or  
(2) when a petition has been filed against the User for an attachment, provisional attachment,  
provisional disposition or any other compulsory execution.  
1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also transfer the license to use the Licensed Software  
embedded in the Product (including any related materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that  
no original, copies or related materials continue in the possession of the User, and that the User shall  
cause the transferee to comply with this Software License Agreement.  
2. The User shall not carry out reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other code  
analysis works in connection with the Licensed Software.  
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Article 9  
Destruction of the Licensed Software  
If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed  
Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.  
Article 10  
Protection of Copyright  
1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software  
shall belong to the Licensor and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be under the  
ownership of the User.  
2. The User shall, whenever it uses the Licensed Software, comply with any laws relating to the  
copyright and other intellectual property rights.  
Article 11  
Export Restriction  
1. It is prohibited to export the Licensed Software and any related documents outside the country  
of the User (including transmission thereof outside the country of the User via Internet of other  
communication tools).  
2. The User shall understand that the Licensed Software shall be subject to the export restrictions  
adopted by the country of User and any other countries.  
3. The User shall agree that the software will be subject to any and all applicable international and  
domestic laws (including the export control regulation of the country of User and any other countries,  
and any restrictions concerning the end-users, the use by end-users and importing countries to be  
provided by the country of User and any other countries, and any other governmental authorities).  
Article 12  
Miscellaneous  
1. In the event any part of this Agreement is invalidated by operation of law, the residual provisions  
shall continue in force.  
2. Matters not stipulated in this Agreement or any ambiguity or question raised in the construction of  
this Agreement shall be provided or settled upon good-faith consultation between the Licensor and  
the User.  
3. The Licensor and the User hereby agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and  
any dispute arising from, and relating to the rights and obligations under, this Agreement shall be  
submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court for its first instance.  
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Important Notice concerning the Software  
-jansson  
The MIT License (MIT)  
Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon  
Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org>  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated  
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without  
limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/ or sell copies of  
the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following  
conditions:  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated  
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without  
limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the  
Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following  
conditions:  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions  
of the Software.  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions  
of the Software.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,  
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,  
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.  
Copyright (c) 2011 Petteri Aimonen <jpa at nanopb.mail.kapsi.fi>  
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This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be  
held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.  
Copyright (c) 2009 Dave Gamble  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated  
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without  
limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/ or sell copies of  
the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following  
conditions:  
Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications,  
and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the following restrictions:  
1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not claim that you wrote  
the original software. If you use this software in a product, an acknowledgment in the product  
documentation would be appreciated but is not required.  
2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be misrepresented as being the  
original software.  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions  
of the Software.  
3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,  
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.  
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2
3
Select the display language and cancel the demonstration  
Set the clock and date  
Maintenance  
HD RadioTM Tuner .................................................................................... 8  
More information  
• The displays and faceplates shown in this manual are examples used to  
provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may  
be different from the actual displays or faceplates.  
.
KENWOOD Remote application  
• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can  
select the display language from the [FUNCTION] menu. (Page 7)  
[XX] indicates the selected items.  
• (Page XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.  
Bluetooth – Connection  
Bluetooth – Mobile phone  
Bluetooth – Audio  
This symbol on the product means there are important  
operating and maintenance instructions in this manual.  
Be sure to carefully read instructions in this manual.  
AMAZON ALEXA .................................................................................... 28  
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Before Use  
IMPORTANT  
• To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this  
product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warnings and  
Cautions in this manual.  
• If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc  
and wait for the moisture to evaporate.  
• USB rating is indicated on the main unit. To view, detach the faceplate.  
(Page 4)  
• Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend  
when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected  
(page 38). Turn off the unit or change the source to STANDBY when  
parking at a low ceiling area.  
• Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.  
WARNING  
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe  
driving.  
Remote control (RC-406):  
• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.  
The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell  
battery.  
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal  
burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.  
Keep new and used batteries away from children.  
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the  
product and keep it away from children.  
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part  
of the body, seek immediate medical attention.  
• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.  
• Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  
Ensure to replace only with the same type.  
• Risk of fire, explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas if the  
battery is left in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment  
and/or subjected extremely low air pressure. The battery pack or batteries  
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.  
• Risk of fire, explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas if the  
battery is disposed into fire or a hot oven, recharged, shorted, mechanically  
crushed or cut of the battery.  
• If spilled fluid comes in contact with your eyes or on clothing, immediately  
rinse with water and consult a physician.  
CAUTION  
Volume setting:  
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent  
accidents.  
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the  
speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.  
General:  
• Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.  
• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no  
responsibility for any loss of recorded data.  
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside  
the unit to prevent a short circuit.  
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Basics  
Faceplate  
Attach  
Volume knob  
Loading slot  
Lights up when Bluetooth  
connection is established.  
(Page 22)  
Detach  
How to reset  
Reset the unit within 5 seconds after  
detaching the faceplate.  
Detach button  
Display window*1  
To  
On the faceplate  
Turn on the power  
Press BSRC.  
• Press and hold to turn off the power.*2  
Adjust the volume  
Select a source  
Turn the volume knob.  
• Press BSRC repeatedly.  
• Press BSRC, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.  
Change the display information*3  
Press DISP repeatedly. (Page 42, 43)  
*1 Only for illustration purpose.  
*2 For  
*3 For  
: The power will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off).  
: You can also turn off the display information by pressing DISP repeatedly. (Page 43)  
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Basics  
Getting Started  
Remote control (RC-406) (supplied for  
)
Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)  
Pull out the insulation sheet when  
using for the first time.  
1
Select the display language and cancel the demonstration  
When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to  
[YES], see page 7), the display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE” “PRESS”  
“VOLUME KNOB”  
/
/
/
/
: Can be  
remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control.  
: Remote control functions are  
not available.  
/
/
1
Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) / [SPA] (Spanish) /  
[FRE] (French), then press the knob.  
[ENG] is selected for the initial setup.  
How to replace the battery  
Then, (except for  
) the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO”  
“PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”.  
Press the volume knob again.  
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.  
Press the volume knob again.  
“DEMO OFF” appears.  
2
3
To  
On the remote control  
2
Set the clock and date  
Adjust the volume  
Press VOL or VOL  
.
• Press and hold VOL to continuously increase  
the volume to 15.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.  
Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.  
• Press again to cancel.  
To adjust the clock  
3
4
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.  
Set the time in the order of “Hour” “Minute”.  
Select a source  
Press SRC repeatedly.  
Turn off the power  
Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.  
( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )  
5
6
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.  
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Getting Started  
To set the date  
[DISPLAY]  
7
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press  
the knob.  
[EASY MENU]  
(For  
/
/
/
8
/
/
)
When entering [FUNCTION]...  
[ON]: [ZONE 1] illumination changes to white color. ;  
[OFF]: [ZONE 1] illumination remains as [COLOR SELECT] color.  
(Page 33)  
[ZONE 2] illumination changes to light blue color when you enter  
9
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob.  
10 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.  
Set the date in the order of “Day” “Month” “Year” or “Month” “Day”  
“Year”.  
11 Press and hold  
to exit.  
[FUNCTION], irregardless of the [EASY MENU] setting.  
Refer to the illustration on page 33 for zone identification.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
[TUNER SETTING]  
[PRESET TYPE]  
3
[NORMAL]: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band  
(FM1/FM2/FM3/AM). ; [MIX]: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM  
channel for each preset button, regardless of the selected band or  
SiriusXM channel.  
Set the other optional settings  
You can only set the following items while the unit is in STANDBY source.  
1
2
3
Press BSRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.  
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.  
Press and hold  
[SYSTEM]  
.
[KEY BEEP]  
[ON]: Activates the keypress tone. ; [OFF]: Deactivates.  
[SOURCE SELECT]  
[PANDORA SRC]  
4
5
to exit.  
[ON]: Enables PANDORA/PANDORA BT in source selection. ;  
[OFF]: Disables. (Page 14)  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
[SPOTIFY SRC]  
[BT AUDIO SRC]  
[BUILT-IN AUX]  
[ON]: Enables SPOTIFY/SPOTIFY BT in source selection. ;  
[OFF]: Disables. (Page 15)  
Default: [XX]  
[AUDIO CONTROL]  
[ON]: Enables BT AUDIO in source selection. ;  
[OFF]: Disables. (Page 27)  
[SWITCH PREOUT]  
(For  
/
/
)
[ON]: Enables AUX in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 20)  
[REAR]/[SUB-W]: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are  
connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external  
amplifier). (Page 39)  
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Getting Started  
1
2
Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.  
[SYSTEM] [REM SETTING] [REMOTE ID SET]  
Remote control ID list is displayed.  
[CD READ]  
[1]: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ;  
[2]: Forces to play as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file  
disc is played.  
[YES] indicates that this ID is already registered.  
[NO] indicates that this ID is available.  
[USER S.REMO]  
[F/W UPDATE]  
(For  
)
See page 35 for details.  
Turn the volume knob to select an available ID [REM ID1]  
/[REM ID2]/  
[REM ID3], then press the knob.  
“REGISTERING” appears on the display window.  
[UPDATE SYSTEM]/[UPDATE HD] (for  
/
)
To register, on the KENWOOD Marine Remote Control unit:  
• Press ENTER to register as [REM ID1]  
• Press SRC to register as [REM ID2]  
• Press DISP to register as [REM ID3]  
Once the ID is registered, “COMPLETED” appears.  
[F/W UP xxxx] [YES]: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; [NO]: Cancels (upgrading is not  
activated).  
.
.
For details on how to update the firmware, visit  
<www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.  
.
[FACTORY RESET] [YES]: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;  
[NO]: Cancels.  
To delete the registered ID  
1
2
3
Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.  
[SYSTEM] [REM SETTING] [REMOTE ID DEL]  
Turn the volume knob to select the ID to delete [ID1 DELETE]/[ID2 DELETE]/  
[ID3 DELETE], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [YES] to delete the selected ID, and  
select [NO] to cancel.  
[ENGLISH]  
Select the display language for [FUNCTION] menu and music information  
if applicable.  
By default, [ENGLISH] is selected.  
[ESPANOL]  
[FRANCAIS]  
Register the marine remote ID (for  
)
• To exit, press and hold  
• To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
.
Applicable only when you connect KENWOOD Marine Remote Control unit  
(KCA-RC55MR, optional accessory) to this unit.  
• For connection, see “Connect external components” on page 39.  
• Refer also to the supplied instruction manual of the KENWOOD Marine  
Remote Control unit for more information.  
Preparation:  
Press BSRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY, then press the volume knob to  
enter [FUNCTION]  
.
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HD Radio™ Tuner(for  
/
)
You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts.  
Select an HD Radio multicast channel  
• To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit <http://www.hdradio.com>.  
Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel programming. This  
service is called multicasting.  
While receiving HD Radio multicast channels....  
Press S / T to select your desired channel (HD1 to HD8).  
“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.  
Receive an Emergency Alert message  
Search for a station  
You can receive an emergency alert message while listening to another  
source or while in STANDBY, via HD Radio Broadcast.  
1
2
Press BSRC repeatedly to select HD RADIO.  
Press BAND repeatedly (or press #FM+/*AM– on the remote control)  
to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.  
Activate emergency alert message reception  
3
Press S / T (or press S / T (+) on the remote control) to  
1
2
3
4
5
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
search for a station or channel.  
Turn the volume knob to select [TUNER SETTING], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [EA], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [ON], then press the knob.  
You can store up to 18 stations/channels for FM and 6 stations/channels for  
AM.  
To store a station or channel: Press and hold one of the number buttons  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
• To deactivate emergency alert message reception, select [OFF] in step 4.  
• To return to the previous setting item, press  
(1 to 6).  
.
To select a stored station or channel: Press one of the number buttons  
(1 to 6) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on the remote  
control).  
Receive an emergency alert message  
When an emergency alert message is received, it appears and remains on  
the display until the user performs the “Ignore” function.  
Direct Access Tuning (using the remote control)  
Press BSRC (or press SRC on the remote control) to ignore the alert  
message.  
The same emergency alert message will not interrupt again for 12 hours.  
1
2
Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.  
Press the number buttons to enter a station frequency or channel  
number.  
3
Press ENT IW to search for station or channel.  
• To cancel, press or DIRECT.  
• If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is  
automatically canceled.  
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HD Radio™ Tuner (for  
/
)
Default: [XX]  
Display received emergency alert messages  
[TUNER SETTING]  
[SEEK MODE]  
The received emergency alert messages are stored in the Alert Message List,  
and you can check them later.  
While listening to the HD RADIO source...  
Selects the searching method for  
S
/
T
buttons when pressed.  
[AUTO1]: Automatically search for a station or channel. ;  
[AUTO2]: Search for a preset station or channel. ;  
[MANUAL]: Manually search for a station or channel.  
1
2
3
Press  
to display the Alert Message List.  
Turn the volume knob to select a message.  
Press the volume knob to display the information related to the  
message.  
[IF BAND]  
[AUTO]: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from  
adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ;  
[WIDE]: Subjects to interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but  
4
Press  
again to exit.  
sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.  
• “NO LIST” appears when the list is empty.  
• This feature can store up to four messages in the list.  
• To clear the message list, set [FACTORY RESET] to [YES]. (Page 7)  
[AUTO MEMORY] [YES]: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ;  
[NO]: Cancels.  
Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE]. (Page 6)  
[RECEIVE MODE] Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio receiver.  
[AUTO]: Automatically tunes to analog broadcast when there is no digital  
Other settings  
broadcast. ;  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the  
instructions stated on the selected item.  
[DIGITAL]: Tunes in to digital broadcast only. ;  
[ANALOG]: Tunes in to analog broadcast only.  
[CLOCK]  
3
4
[TIME SYNC]  
[ON]: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System  
station time. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
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Other settings  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the  
instructions stated on the selected item.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
• “ST” indicator lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with  
sufficient signal strength.  
• The unit switches to FM alarm automatically when receiving an alarm  
signal from FM broadcast.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
Default: [XX]  
[TUNER SETTING]  
Search for a station  
[SEEK MODE]  
Selects the searching method for  
[AUTO1]: Automatically search for a station. ; [AUTO2]: Search for a preset  
station. ; [MANUAL]: Manually search for a station.  
S
/
T buttons when pressed.  
1
2
Press BSRC repeatedly to select RADIO.  
Press BAND repeatedly (or press #FM+/ AM– on the remote control)  
to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.  
Press S / T (or press S / T (+) on the remote control) to  
search for a station.  
*
[AUTO MEMORY] [YES]: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ;  
3
[NO]: Cancels.  
Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE]. (Page 6)  
[MONO SET]  
[NEWS SET]  
[ON]: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ;  
[OFF]: Cancels.  
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.  
To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).  
To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) (or  
press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on the remote control).  
(For  
)
[ON]: The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available. ;  
[OFF]: Cancels.  
Direct Access Tuning (using the remote control)  
[REGIONAL]  
[AF SET]  
(For  
)
[ON]: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”  
control. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
1
2
3
Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.  
Press the number buttons to enter a station frequency.  
Press ENT IW to search for a station.  
(For  
)
[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. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
• To cancel, press or DIRECT.  
• If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is  
automatically canceled.  
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(for  
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Radio  
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CD/USB/iPod  
[TI]  
[ON]: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if  
available (“TI” indicator lights up). ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
Insert a disc  
Eject disc  
Label side  
[PTY SEARCH]  
(For  
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Select the available Program Type (for Radio Broadcast Data System, see  
page 41), then press  
(For  
S
/
T
to start.  
)
The source changes to CD automatically and playback starts.  
1
2
3
Turn the volume knob to select the available Program Type (for Radio  
Data System, see page 41), then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language ([ENGLISH]/  
[FRENCH]/[GERMAN]), then press the knob.  
Connect a USB device  
USB input terminal  
CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA)  
Press  
S
/
T
to start searching.  
(optional accessory)*1  
[CLOCK]  
USB device  
[TIME SYNC]  
[ON]: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System/  
Radio Data System station time. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[MONO SET]  
when the band is FM1/FM2/FM3.  
/[NEWS SET]/[REGIONAL]/[AF SET]/[TI]/[PTY SEARCH] is selectable only  
The source changes to USB automatically and playback starts.  
• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information or news  
bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied  
the next time traffic information or news bulletin is turned on.  
Connect an iPod/iPhone  
iPod/iPhone  
USB input terminal  
KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)*2  
or accessory of the iPod/iPhone*1  
The source changes to iPod USB automatically and playback starts.  
• You can also connect iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
*1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not in use.  
*2 KCA-iP103: Lightning type  
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CD/USB/iPod  
Select music drive  
While in USB source, press 5 repeatedly.  
Stored songs in the following drive will be played back.  
• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage  
Class).  
• Selected drive of a multiple drive device.  
To  
On the faceplate  
On the remote control  
You can also select the music drive from the [FUNCTION] menu.  
Play back/pause  
Press 6 IW.  
Press ENT IW.  
1
2
3
4
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [MUSIC DRIVE], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [DRIVE CHANGE], then press the knob.  
The next drive ([DRIVE 1] to [DRIVE 4]) is selected automatically and  
playback starts.  
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold  
Press and hold  
S / T (+).  
S / T.  
Select a track/file  
Select a folder*1  
Repeat play*2  
Press S / T.  
Press 2 / 1  
Press 4 repeatedly.  
[TRACK REPEAT] [ALL REPEAT]: Audio CD  
[FILE REPEAT] [FOLDER REPEAT] [ALL REPEAT]: MP3/  
WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file  
[REPEAT ONE] [REPEAT ALL] [REPEAT OFF]: iPod  
Press 3 repeatedly.  
[DISC RANDOM] [RANDOM OFF]: Audio CD  
Press S / T (+).  
.
Press #FM+/ AM–.  
5
6
Repeat step 1 to step 4 to select the following drives.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
/
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
/
/
/
/
Select control mode  
Random play*2  
While in iPod USB source (or iPod BT source), press 5 repeatedly.  
[MODE ON]  
/
:
Control iPod/iPhone using the iPod/iPhone itself. However, you  
can still perform play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or fast-reverse  
from this unit.  
[FOLDER RANDOM]/[RANDOM OFF]: MP3/WMA/AAC/  
WAV/FLAC file  
[SHUFFLE ON]/[SHUFFLE OFF]: iPod  
[MODE OFF]: Control iPod/iPhone from this unit.  
Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM].*1  
Direct Music Search (using the remote control)  
*1 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA/AAC files. This does not work for iPod.  
*2 For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.  
1
2
3
Press DIRECT.  
Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number.  
Press ENT IW to search for music.  
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CD/USB/iPod  
• To cancel, press or DIRECT.  
[SKIP SEARCH] setting  
• Not available if Random Play is selected.  
• Not applicable for iPod USB source.  
1
2
3
4
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select the skip search ratio, then press the  
knob.  
Select a file to play  
From a folder or list  
[0.5%] (default)/[1%]  
The skip search ratio is shown as a percentage of the total files.  
Press and hold to exit.  
/[5%]/[10%]  
• For iPod, applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. (Page 12)  
5
1
2
3
Press  
.
Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.  
Selected file starts playing.  
Alphabet search (applicable only for iPod USB source and iPod BT source)  
You can search for a file according to the first character.  
• For iPod, applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. (Page 12)  
Quick search (applicable only for CD source and USB source)  
1
2
3
4
Press  
.
Turn the volume knob to select a list, then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.  
Turn the volume knob to select the character.  
• Select “ ” to search for a character other than A to Z, 0 to 9.  
Press S / T to move to the entry position.  
• You can enter up to 3 characters.  
Press the volume knob to start searching.  
Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.  
Selected file starts playing.  
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.  
1
2
3
4
Press  
.
Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.  
Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.  
Selected file starts playing.  
*
5
6
7
Skip search (applicable only for iPod USB source and iPod BT source)  
If you have many files in the selected list, you can perform the following to  
search for a file by skipping through the list at a rate selected in [SKIP SEARCH]  
• For iPod, applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. (Page 12)  
• To return to the root folder/first file/top menu, press 5. (Not applicable for  
BT AUDIO source.)  
.
• To return to the previous setting item, press  
• To cancel, press and hold  
.
1
2
3
Press  
.
.
Turn the volume knob to select a list, then press the knob.  
Press S / T to search at a preset skip search ratio.  
• Pressing and holding S / T searches at a 10% ratio irregardless of  
the [SKIP SEARCH] settings.  
4
Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.  
Selected file starts playing.  
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Pandora®(for  
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You can listen to Pandora on iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB  
input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth).  
To  
On the faceplate  
Press 6 IW.  
Press T.  
On the remote control  
Play back/pause  
Skip a track  
Press ENT IW.  
Press T (+).  
Preparation:  
• Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/  
iPod touch or Android device), then create an account and log in to  
Pandora.  
Select thumbs up or  
thumbs down*3  
Press 2 / 1  
.
Press #FM+/ AM–.  
• Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 6)  
*1 KCA-iP103: Lightning type  
*2 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not in use.  
*3 If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.  
Start listening  
1
2
Start up the Pandora application on your device.  
Connect your device to the USB input terminal.  
Create and store a new station  
USB input terminal  
iPhone/  
iPod touch  
KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)*1 or  
1
2
3
Press  
.
accessory of the iPhone/iPod touch*2  
Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [FROM ARTIST] or [FROM TRACK], then  
press the knob.  
A new station is created based on the current artist or current song.  
4
Press and hold one of the number buttons (3, 4 or 5) to store.  
To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (3, 4 or 5).  
You can also connect the iPhone/iPod touch or Android device via  
Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
• Make sure the USB input terminal is not connected to any device when  
you connect via Bluetooth.  
Press BSRC repeatedly to select PANDORA (for iPhone/iPod touch) or  
PANDORA BT (for Android device).  
Search for a registered station  
1
2
Press  
.
3
Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.  
[SORT BY DATE]: According to the registered date  
Broadcast starts automatically.  
[SORT BY A-Z]  
:
By alphabetical order  
3
4
Turn the volume knob (or press J / K on the remote control) to select  
the desired station.  
Press the volume knob (or press ENT IW on the remote control) to  
confirm.  
To cancel, press and hold  
.
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(for  
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Spotify  
You can listen to Spotify on iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB  
input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth).  
Bookmark current song information  
Press and hold the volume knob.  
“BOOKMARKED” appears and the information is stored to your device.  
Preparation:  
• Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/  
iPod touch or Android device), then create an account and log in to  
Spotify.  
• The bookmark is available on your Pandora account but not on this unit.  
Delete a station  
• Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 6)  
While listening to PANDORA...  
Start listening  
1
2
3
Press  
.
Turn the volume knob to select [STATION DEL], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SORT BY DATE] or [SORT BY A-Z], then  
press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select the desired station to delete, then  
press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [YES], then press the knob.  
Press and hold  
1
2
Start up the Spotify application on your device.  
Connect your device to the USB input terminal.  
USB input terminal  
iPhone/  
iPod touch  
4
KCA-iP103 (optional accessory)*1 or  
accessory of the iPhone/iPod touch*2  
5
6
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
You can also connect the iPhone/iPod touch or Android device via  
Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
• Make sure the USB input terminal is not connected to any device when  
you connect via Bluetooth.  
3
Press BSRC repeatedly to select SPOTIFY (for iPhone/iPod touch) or  
SPOTIFY BT (for Android device).  
Broadcast starts automatically.  
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Spotify  
To  
On the faceplate  
Press 6 IW.  
On the remote control  
Press ENT IW.  
Search for a song or station  
Press  
Turn the volume knob to select a list type, then press the knob.  
The list types displayed differ depending on the information sent from  
Spotify.  
Play back/pause  
Skip a track  
1
2
.
Press S*3 / T.  
Press S*3 / T (+).  
Press #FM+/ AM–.  
Select thumbs up or  
thumbs down*4  
Press 2 / 1  
.
3
4
Turn the volume knob (or press J / K on the remote control) to select  
Start radio  
Press and hold 5.  
( Not available )  
( Not available )  
the desired song or station.  
Press the volume knob (or press ENT IW on the remote control) to  
confirm.  
Repeat play*5  
Press 4 repeatedly.  
[REPEAT ALL]  
,
[REPEAT ONE]*3,  
You can browse through the list quickly by turning the volume knob  
quickly.  
[REPEAT OFF]  
Random play*5  
Press 3 repeatedly*3.  
[SHUFFLE ON] [SHUFFLE OFF]  
( Not available )  
To cancel, press and hold  
.
,
*1 KCA-iP103: Lightning type  
*2 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not in use.  
*3 Available for premium account users only.  
*4 This feature is available for tracks in Radio only. If thumbs down is selected, the current track is  
skipped.  
*5 Available for tracks in Playlists only.  
Save favorite song information  
While listening to the Radio on Spotify...  
Press and hold the volume knob.  
“SAVED” appears and the information is stored to “Your Music” or “Your  
Library” on your Spotify account.  
To unsave, repeat the same procedure.  
“REMOVED” appears and the information is removed from “Your Music” or  
“Your Library” on your Spotify account.  
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SiriusXM® Radio(for  
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Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place.  
Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports,  
news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite  
radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more  
information, visit <www.siriusxm.com>.  
Start listening  
1
2
3
Press BSRC repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM.  
Press BAND repeatedly to select a band.  
Press  
.
” indicator lights up.  
Preparation:  
4
5
Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.  
If “ALL CHANNELS” is selected, all the available channels will be shown.  
Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob.  
(or)  
1
Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).  
Antenna  
Press S / T to search for a channel manually.  
• Pressing and holding S / T changes the channel rapidly.  
SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner  
Expansion port on  
the rear panel  
If a locked channel or a mature channel is selected, a pass code input  
screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel. (Page 19)  
2
3
Check your Radio ID for activation.  
The SiriusXM Radio ID is required for activation and can be found by  
tuning to Channel 0 as well as on the label found on the SiriusXM Vehicle  
Tuner and its packaging.  
The Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.  
Activate the subscription.  
Direct Access Tuning (using the remote control)  
1
Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.  
Press the number buttons to enter a channel number.  
Press ENT IW to search for the channel.  
2
3
For users in the U.S.A.:  
Online: Go to <www.siriusxm.com>  
Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349  
For users in Canada:  
Online: Go to <www.siriusxm.ca/subscribe-now>  
Phone: Call 1-877-438-9677  
• To cancel, press or DIRECT.  
• If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is  
automatically canceled.  
4
Press BSRC repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM to start updating.  
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SiriusXM® Radio (for  
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SiriusXM Keymode  
SmartFavorites and TuneStart™  
User stored channels are recognized as SmartFavorite channels*. The  
SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast content in the  
background.  
• SmartFavorites feature is available with SXV200 or later SiriusXM Vehicle  
Tuner.  
* SXV300 (and later) SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner can use all 18 stored channels as SmartFavorites.  
The SXV200 SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner can use 6 stored channels from the current band as  
SmartFavorites.  
Press and hold the volume knob to change the keymode (channel or  
replay). (Default: Channel keymode)  
” indicator lights up when replay keymode is selected.  
When channel keymode is selected...  
To  
On the faceplate  
On the remote control  
Select a channel  
Press S / T.  
Press S / T (+).  
Change a channel  
rapidly  
Press and hold S /  
Press and hold S /  
When you select a SmartFavorite channel, you can rewind and replay up to  
30 minutes of any of the missed news, talk, sports or music content.  
• Playback starts from the beginning of the song if [TUNE START] is set to [ON]  
(page 19) for most music channels stored as a SmartFavorite.  
T.  
T (+).  
Store a channel of  
the current band  
Press and hold one of the  
number buttons (1 to 6).  
( Not available )  
Select a stored  
channel of the  
current band  
Press one of the number Press one of the number  
Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to select a stored channel.  
buttons (1 to 6).  
buttons (1 to 6).  
TuneScan™  
When replay keymode is selected...  
You can get a short preview of the songs that you have missed on each of  
your SmartFavorites music channels or a music channel currently tuned into.  
To  
On the faceplate  
On the remote control  
Press ENT IW.  
Play back/pause  
Press 6 IW.  
Press and hold BAND to start scanning the first 6 seconds of the recorded  
music contents.  
Skip backward/  
forward  
Press S / T.  
Press S / T (+).  
• To listen to the current song, press the volume knob to stop scanning. The  
unit continues playing the current song.  
• To select the previous/next song, press S / T.  
• To cancel scanning, press and hold the volume knob. Playback returns to  
the channel before you entered TuneScan.  
Rewind/Fast-forward  
Press and hold S /  
T.  
Press and hold S /  
T (+).  
Go to Live  
Press 1.  
Press 1.  
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SiriusXM® Radio (for  
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[LOCK SETTING]  
[MATURE CH]: Selects the SiriusXM-defined lock setting. ;  
[USER DEFINED]: Selects the individual channels the user wants to  
lock. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
SiriusXM settings  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
[CHANNEL EDIT]*1  
1
2
Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then  
press the knob.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the  
instructions stated on the selected item.  
Press and hold  
“L” appears in front of the channel number.  
to exit.  
3
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
[CHANNEL CLEAR]*1 [YES]: Clears all the locked channels. ; [NO]: Cancels.  
Default: [XX]  
[TUNE START]*2  
[ON]: All qualified music channels in the SmartFavorites will start  
playback from the beginning of the song. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[SIRIUS XM]  
[SIGNAL LEVEL]  
Shows the strength ([NO SIGNAL]/[WEAK]/[GOOD]/[STRONG]) of  
the current received signal.  
[SEEK MODE]  
Selects the tuning method for  
[CHANNEL]: Manually search for a channel. ; [PRESET]: Search for a preset  
S
/
T buttons when pressed.  
channel of the selected band.  
[BUFFER USAGE]  
[SXM RESET]  
Shows the memory usage ([0%] to [100%]) for Replay buffer.  
[CHANNEL LOCK] To unlock settings:  
[YES]: Resets all SiriusXM settings to default. ; [NO]: Cancels.  
1
2
3
Turn the volume knob to select a number.  
Press to move to the entry position.  
Repeat step 1 and step 2 to enter the current pass code.  
(Initial pass code is 0000.)  
S
/
T
*1 Displayed only when [LOCK SETTING] is set to [USER DEFINED].  
*2 Available only if the connected SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is SXV200 or later which supports  
SmartFavorites.  
4
Press the volume knob to confirm.  
[CODE SET]  
1
2
3
4
5
Turn the volume knob to select a number.  
Press  
S
/
T
to move to the entry position.  
Repeat step 1 and step 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.  
Press the volume knob to confirm.  
Repeat step 1 to step 4 to reconfirm the pass code.  
Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings for next  
time.  
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AUX  
Using Other Applications  
KENWOOD Remote application  
You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input  
jack.  
You can control the KENWOOD car receiver from iPhone/iPod touch (via  
Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth) using  
KENWOOD Remote application.  
Preparation:  
Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 6)  
• For more information, visit <http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.  
Preparation:  
Start listening  
Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device  
before connecting.  
1
Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).  
Auxiliary input jack  
Portable audio player  
Start using KENWOOD Remote application  
1
2
Start up the KENWOOD Remote application on your device.  
Connect your device.  
• For Android device:  
Pair the Android device with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
• For iPhone/iPod touch:  
Connect iPhone/iPod touch to the USB input terminal. (Page 11)  
(or)  
Pair the iPhone/iPod touch with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
(Make sure the USB input terminal is not connected to any device.)  
Select the device to use from the [FUNCTION] menu.  
See “Settings to use KENWOOD Remote application” on page 21.  
By default, [ANDROID] is selected. To use iPhone/iPod touch, select [YES] for  
3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L”  
shaped connector (commercially available)  
2
3
Press BSRC repeatedly to select AUX.  
Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.  
3
Set the name of the external device  
While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit...  
[IOS]  
.
1
2
3
4
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
• For  
/
/
/
/
/
Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.  
, “R.APP” indicator lights up when KENWOOD Remote  
application is connected.  
[AUX] (default)/[DVD]  
/
[PORTABLE]/[GAME]  
/
[VIDEO]/[TV]  
5
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
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Using Other Applications  
[STATUS]  
Shows the status of the selected device.  
Settings to use KENWOOD Remote application  
[IOS CONNECTED]: You are able to use the application using the iPhone/  
iPod touch connected via Bluetooth or USB input terminal.  
[IOS NOT CONNECTED]: No iOS device is connected to use the application.  
[ANDROID CONNECTED]: You are able to use the application using the  
Android device connected via Bluetooth.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
[ANDROID NOT CONNECTED]: No Android device is connected to use the  
application.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
Default: [XX]  
Tuneln Radio/Tuneln Radio Pro  
[REMOTE APP]  
While listening to TuneIn Radio or TuneIn Radio Pro, connect the iPhone/  
iPod touch to the USB input terminal of the unit so that the unit will output  
the sound from these applications.  
[SELECT]  
[IOS]  
Selects the device ([IOS] or [ANDROID]) to use the application.  
[YES]: Selects iPhone/iPod touch to use the application via Bluetooth or  
connected via USB input terminal. ; [NO]: Cancels.  
If [IOS] is selected, select iPod BT source (or iPod USB source if your iPhone/  
iPod touch is connected via USB input terminal) to activate the application.  
The connectivity of the application will be interrupted or disconnected if:  
– You change from iPod BT source to any playback source connected via  
the USB input terminal.  
– You change from iPod USB source to iPod BT source.  
[ANDROID]  
[YES]: Selects Android device to use the application via Bluetooth. ;  
[NO]: Cancels.  
[ANDROID LIST] Selects the Android device to use from the list.  
Displayed only when [ANDROID] of [SELECT] is set to [YES].  
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Bluetooth®  
• Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the firmware  
version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not work with this  
unit.  
• Be sure to turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to make the  
following operations.  
Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time  
1
2
Press BSRC to turn on the unit.  
Search and select the name of your receiver (“KDC-X704”/  
“KDC-X304”/“KDC-BT778HD”/“KDC-BT378U”/“KDC-BT360U”/  
“KDC-BT34”/“KDC-BT278U”/“KDC-MP378BT”/“KMR-D378BT”) on the  
Bluetooth device.  
• Signal conditions vary depending on the surroundings.  
“PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” “Device name” “PRESS” “VOLUME  
KNOB” appears on the display.  
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal  
Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.  
Press the volume knob to start pairing.  
Bluetooth — Connection  
Supported Bluetooth profiles  
– Hands-Free Profile (HFP)  
– Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)  
– Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)  
– Serial Port Profile (SPP)  
3
“PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed.  
– Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)  
Once pairing is completed, Bluetooth connection is established  
automatically.  
Supported Bluetooth codecs  
– Sub Band Codec (SBC)  
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)  
/
/
/
/
/
: “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator on the faceplate lights up.  
” indicator lights up to show the strength of the battery and signal of  
the connected device.  
/
Connect the microphone  
/
: “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator  
on the display window lights up.  
Rear panel  
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).  
• Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.  
• Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will remain registered  
in the unit even if you reset the unit. To delete the paired device, see  
[DEVICE DELETE] on page 26.  
Microphone  
(supplied)  
Secure using cord  
clamps (not supplied)  
if necessary.  
Microphone  
input jack  
• A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio device can  
be connected at any time. To connect or disconnect the registered device,  
see [PHONE SELECT] or [AUDIO SELECT] in [BT MODE]. (Page 26)  
Adjust the  
microphone angle  
However, while in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth  
audio devices and switch between these five devices. (Page 27)  
• Some Bluetooth devices may not automatically connect to the unit after  
pairing. Connect the device to the unit manually.  
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Bluetooth®  
• Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device for more  
information.  
The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the  
connected phone.  
To  
On the faceplate  
On the remote control  
Auto Pairing  
First incoming call...  
Answer a call  
When you connect iPhone/iPod touch to the USB input terminal, pairing  
request (via Bluetooth) is automatically activated if [AUTO PAIRING] is set to  
[ON]. (Page 26)  
Press or the  
Press  
.
volume knob or  
one of the number  
buttons (1 to 6).  
Press the volume knob to pair once you have confirmed the device name.  
Reject a call  
End a call  
Press  
Press  
.
.
Press  
Press  
.
.
Bluetooth — Mobile phone  
While talking on the first incoming call...  
Answer another  
incoming call and hold  
the current call  
Press  
.
Press  
Press  
.
Reject another incoming  
call  
.
.
Press  
.
.
While having two active calls...  
Receive a call  
End current call and  
activate held call  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
When there is an incoming call:  
/
/
/
/
/
Swap between the  
current call and held call  
.
.
:
[ZONE 2] illuminates in green color and flashes.  
• The unit answers the call automatically if [AUTO ANSWER] is set to a selected  
time. (Page 24)  
Adjust the phone  
volume*1  
[00] to [35] (Default: [15]  
Turn the volume  
knob during a call.  
Press VOL *2 or  
VOL during a call.  
)
During a call:  
Switch between hands-  
free and private talk  
modes*3  
( Not available )  
Press 6 IW during  
a call.  
/
/
/
/
/
:
[ZONE 1] illuminates according to the settings made for [DISPLAY]  
(page 33) and [ZONE 2] illuminates in green color.  
• If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, Bluetooth is disconnected.  
*1, *2, *3: See page 24.  
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Bluetooth®  
*1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources.  
*2 Press and hold VOL to continuously increase the volume to 15.  
*3 Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device.  
Make a call  
You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number.  
Call by voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature.  
Improve the voice quality  
1
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
“(First device name)” appears.  
While talking on the phone...  
• If two Bluetooth phones are connected, press again to switch to the  
other phone.  
“(Second device name)” appears.  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the  
instructions stated on the selected item.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
2
3
4
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
Press and hold  
to exit.  
Default: [XX]  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
[MIC GAIN]  
[LEVEL –10] to [LEVEL +10] ([LEVEL –4]): The sensitivity of the  
microphone increases as the number increases.  
[CALL HISTORY] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.)  
[NR LEVEL]  
[LEVEL –5] to [LEVEL +5] ([LEVEL 0]): Adjust the noise reduction level  
until the least noise is being heard during a phone conversation.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.  
“I” indicates call received, “O“ indicates call made, “M” indicates call  
missed.  
[ECHO CANCEL]  
[LEVEL –5] to [LEVEL +5] ([LEVEL 0]): Adjust the echo cancellation  
delay time until the least echo is being heard during a phone conversation.  
Press DISP to change the display category (NUMBER or NAME).  
“NO DATA” appears if there is no recorded call history or call number.  
Press the volume knob to call.  
Make the setting for answering a call  
1
2
3
4
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [AUTO ANSWER], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select the time (in seconds) for the unit to  
answer the call automatically, then press the knob.  
[01] to [30], or select [OFF] to cancels. (Default: [OFF]  
)
5
Press and hold to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
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Bluetooth®  
Make a call using voice recognition  
[PHONE BOOK] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.)  
1
Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode (if the  
phonebook contains many contacts).  
The first menu (ABCDEFGHIJK) appears.  
1
2
Press and hold to activate the voice recognition of the connected  
phone.  
Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command  
to control the phone functions.  
To go to the other menu (LMNOPQRSTUV or WXYZ1 ), press 2  
/
1
.
To select the desired first letter, turn the volume knob or press  
, then press the knob.  
Select “1” to search with numbers and select “ ” to search with symbols.  
• Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the  
instruction manual of the connected phone for details.  
S
/
T
2
3
Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to  
call.  
Store a contact in memory  
You can store up to 6 contacts into the number buttons (1 to 6).  
For using phonebook with this unit, make sure to allow access to or transfer  
from your smartphone. Depending on the connected phone, the process  
may be different.  
Contacts are categorized as: HM (home), OF (office), MO (mobile),  
OT (other), GE (general)  
1
2
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY]  
[NUMBER DIAL], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.  
If a contact is selected, press the volume knob to show the phone  
number.  
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).  
“STORED” appears when the contact is stored.  
,
[PHONE BOOK] or  
3
This unit can display only non-accent letters. (Accent letters such as “Ú” are  
shown as “U”.)  
4
[NUMBER DIAL]  
1
2
Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).  
Press  
S
/
T
to move the entry position.  
To erase a contact from the preset memory, select [NUMBER DIAL] in step 2,  
store a blank number in step 3 and proceed to step 4.  
Repeat step 1 and step 2 until you finish entering the phone number.  
Press the volume knob to call.  
3
(or using the remote control)  
Make a call to a registered number  
1
2
Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the phone number.  
Press to call.  
1
2
3
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.  
Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).  
Press the volume knob to call.  
[VOICE]  
Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to  
control the phone functions. (See also the following “Make a call using voice  
recognition”.)  
“NO MEMORY” appears if there is no contact stored.  
[LOW]/[MID]/[FULL]: Shows the strength of the battery.*  
[NO SIGNAL]/[LOW]/[MID]/[MAX]: Shows the strength of the current received signal.*  
* Functionality depends on the type of the phone used.  
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Bluetooth®  
[INITIALIZE]  
[YES]: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing,  
phonebook, and etc.). ; [NO]: Cancels.  
Bluetooth mode settings  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
Bluetooth test mode  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the  
instructions stated on the selected item.  
You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the  
Bluetooth device and the unit.  
• Make sure there is no Bluetooth device paired.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
1
2
Press and hold  
.
“PLEASE PAIR YOUR PHONE PIN 0000” appears on the display.  
Search and select the name of your receiver (“KDC-X704”/  
“KDC-X304”/“KDC-BT778HD”/“KDC-BT378U”/“KDC-BT360U”/  
“KDC-BT34”/“KDC-BT278U”/“KDC-MP378BT”/“KMR-D378BT”) on the  
Bluetooth device.  
Default: [XX]  
[BT MODE]  
[PHONE SELECT]  
Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.  
” appears in front of the device name when connected.  
” appears in front of the current playback audio device.  
You can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one  
Bluetooth audio device at a time.  
3
Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.  
“TESTING” flashes on the display.  
[AUDIO SELECT]  
The connectivity result (OK or NG) appears after the test.  
PAIRING: Pairing status  
HF CNT: Hands-Free Profile (HFP) compatibility  
AUD CNT: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) compatibility  
[DEVICE DELETE]  
1
2
Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the  
knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO], then press the knob.  
[PIN CODE EDIT]  
(0000)  
Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).  
1
2
PB DL:  
Phonebook Access profile (PBAP) compatibility  
Turn the volume knob to select a number.  
Press to move the entry position.  
S
/
T
To cancel test mode, press and hold BSRC to turn off the unit.  
Repeat step 1 and step 2 until you finish entering the PIN code.  
Press the volume knob to confirm.  
3
[RECONNECT]  
[ON]: The unit is automatically reconnect when the last connected  
Bluetooth device is within the connectable range. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[AUTO PAIRING]  
[ON]: The unit is automatically paired with the supported Bluetooth  
device (iPhone/iPod touch) when it is connected through USB input  
terminal. Depending on the operating system of the connected device,  
this function may not work. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
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Bluetooth®  
Bluetooth — Audio  
To  
On the faceplate  
Repeat play  
Press 4 repeatedly.  
[ALL REPEAT]  
,
[FILE REPEAT], [GROUP REPEAT]*,  
[REPEAT OFF]  
Random play  
Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM]  
or [GROUP RANDOM]*.  
While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices  
and switch between these five devices.  
Press 3 to select [RANDOM OFF].  
Select a file from a folder/list  
Refer to “Select a file to play” on page 13.  
Switch between connected  
Bluetooth audio devices  
Press 5.  
Listen to the audio player via Bluetooth  
(Pressing the “Play” key on the connected  
device itself also causes switching of sound  
output from the device.)  
1
Press BSRC repeatedly (or press SRC on the remote control) to select  
BT AUDIO.  
• For  
directly.  
Operate the audio player via Bluetooth to start playback.  
/
: Pressing enters BT AUDIO  
* Depending on the connected device, some devices may not support this feature.  
2
Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability  
on the connected device.  
To  
On the faceplate  
Press 6 IW.  
On the remote control  
Listen to iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth  
Play back/pause  
Press ENT IW.  
You can listen to the songs on the iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth on this unit.  
Press BSRC repeatedly to select iPod BT.  
Select group or folder  
Press 2 / 1  
.
Press #FM+/ AM–.  
Press S / T (+).  
Reverse skip/  
Forward skip  
Press S / T.  
• You can operate the iPod/iPhone in the same way as iPod/iPhone via USB  
input terminal. (Page 11)  
• If you plug in an iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal while listening to  
iPod BT source, the source automatically changes to iPod USB source.  
Press BSRC to select iPod BT source if the device is still connected via  
Bluetooth.  
Reverse/Fast-forward  
Press and hold S /  
T.  
Press and hold S /  
T (+).  
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AMAZON ALEXA(for  
Alexa is the cloud-based voice service developed by Amazon. You can ask  
Alexa to play music, get weather reports, traffic information, control smart  
home devices, shop on Amazon, search the internet, set reminders and  
more.  
/
/
/
/
/
/
)
• The Alexa connection can be disconnected if:  
– A2DP profile is disconnected  
– Bluetooth is disconnected  
– This unit is turned off  
– Any other conditions depending on the connected device.  
To establish Alexa connection again, reconnect the A2DP profile.  
• Alexa connection cannot be established again if you:  
Preparation:  
application.  
– Reinstall Alexa mobile application  
• After installing the latest version of the Alexa mobile application on your  
device, log in using those credentials.  
• Be sure to enable the internet connection on your smartphone.  
– Delete the paired device and perform pairing again (for Android device)  
To establish Alexa connection again, perform the setup process again.  
• You can check the Alexa connection from the Alexa mobile application.  
If the name of this unit appears on the screen of “ALL DEVICES”, you do not  
need to perform setup process again.  
Setup for the first time  
For Android device  
1
2
3
Pair your device with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
Start up the Alexa mobile application on your device.  
Search and select the name of your receiver (“KDC-X704”/“KDC-X304”/  
“KDC-BT778HD”/“KDC-BT378U”/“KDC-BT34”/“KDC-BT360U”/  
“KMR-D378BT”) on SETUP section of the Alexa mobile application to  
complete a one-time setup process.  
For iPhone/iPod touch  
Basic operations  
1
2
3
Pair your device with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
Start up the Alexa mobile application on your device.  
Press on the unit to enter ALEXA source.  
• You may also press B SRC repeatedly to select iPod BT source.  
Search and select the name of your receiver (“KDC-X704”/“KDC-X304”/  
“KDC-BT778HD”/“KDC-BT378U”/“KDC-BT34”/“KDC-BT360U”/  
“KMR-D378BT”) on SETUP section of the Alexa mobile application to  
complete a one-time setup process.  
Once Alexa connection is established...  
1
2
Press on the unit to speak with Alexa.  
The display shows: “ALEXA” “LISTENING...”.  
4
Communicate with Alexa via the connected microphone. (Page 22)  
“THINKING...” appears when Alexa is processing your voice input.  
“SPEAKING...” appears while Alexa is responding to your voice input.  
“ALEXA” or display information such as playing time, song title, etc.  
appears while Alexa is in idle state.  
Once the setup process is completed, the Alexa mobile application will  
establish a connection with this unit.  
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AMAZON (for  
ALEXA  
/
/
/
/
/
/
)
Audio Settings  
• To return to the previous source before ALEXA, press BSRC (or press SRC  
on the remote control).  
• To activate Alexa, press  
• To cancel current listening state, press  
• To cancel current thinking/speaking states and go to listening state,  
press  
.
.
.
• Only one Alexa connection can be connected at one time.  
• “DISCONNECTED” appears if the unit is disconnected from Alexa mobile  
application or the Bluetooth connection is disconnected.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
Start listening  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
While in Alexa idle state...  
1
Press on the unit to activate Alexa.  
The display shows: “LISTENING...”.  
Communicate with Alexa via the connected microphone. (Page 22)  
During music playback in ALEXA source, you can perform the  
following operations:  
(or using the remote control)  
1
2
Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]  
Press J/K to select an item, then press ENT IW.  
.
2
3
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
To  
On the faceplate  
Press 6 IW.  
On the remote control  
Press ENT IW.  
Default: [XX]  
Play back/pause  
[AUDIO CONTROL]  
Reverse skip/Forward skip  
Press S / T.  
Press S / T (+).  
[SUB-W LEVEL] [LEVEL –50] to [LEVEL +10] ([LEVEL 0]): Adjusts the subwoofer output  
level.  
During music playback, press to pause the music and activate Alexa. You  
can now start to communicate with Alexa.  
[EASY EQ]  
Adjusts your own sound settings.  
The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ].  
The settings made may affect the current settings of [MANUAL EQ].  
[SW]: [LEVEL –50] to [LEVEL +10]  
[BASS]: [LEVEL –9] to [LEVEL +9]  
[MID]: [LEVEL –9] to [LEVEL +9]  
[TRE]: [LEVEL –9] to [LEVEL +9]  
(Default: [LEVEL 0]  
[LEVEL 0]  
[LEVEL 0]  
[LEVEL 0])  
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Audio Settings  
[MANUAL EQ]  
Adjusts your own sound settings for each source.  
[SOUND EFFECT]  
The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ].  
The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ].  
[SOUND RECNSTR] (Not applicable for RADIO source, AUX source and SIRIUS XM source.)  
(Sound  
reconstruction)  
[ON]: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency  
components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in  
audio data compression. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[62.5HZ]  
[LEVEL]  
[LEVEL –9] to [LEVEL +9] ([LEVEL 0]): Adjusts  
the level to memorize for each source.  
(Before making an adjustment, select the source  
you want to adjust.)  
[SPACE ENHANCE] (Not applicable for RADIO source.)  
[SML]/[MED]/[LRG]: Virtually enhances the sound space. ;  
[BASS EXTEND] [ON]: Turns on the extended bass. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[OFF]: Cancels.  
[100HZ]/[160HZ]/ [LEVEL –9] to [LEVEL +9] ([LEVEL 0]): Adjusts the level to memorize  
[250HZ]/[400HZ]/ for each source.  
[SND REALIZER]  
[STAGE EQ]  
[LV1]/[LV2]/[LV3]: Virtually makes the sound more realistic. ;  
[OFF]: Cancels.  
[630HZ]/[1KHZ]/  
[1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/  
[4KHZ]/[6.3KHZ]/  
[10KHZ]/[16KHZ]  
(Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)  
[LOW]/[MID]/[HI]: Virtually adjusts the sound position heard from the  
speakers. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[DRIVE EQ]  
[ON]: Boosts the frequency to reduce the noise heard from outside the  
car or running noise of the tyres. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[Q FACTOR]  
[PRESET EQ]  
[1.35]/[1.50]/[2.00]: Adjusts the quality factor.  
[SPEAKER SIZE]  
[FRONT]  
The frequency and slope settings are automatically set for the crossover  
of the selected speaker.  
[NATURAL]/[ROCK]/[POPS]/[EASY]/[TOP40]/[JAZZ]/[POWERFUL]/  
[USER]: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre.  
(Select [USER] to use the settings made in [EASY EQ] or  
[MANUAL EQ].)  
[SIZE]  
[3.5”]/[4”]/[4.75”]/[5”]/[6.5”]/[6.75”]/[7”]/[4×6]/  
[5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/[7×10]: Selects according to the  
connected speaker size for optimum performance.  
[BASS BOOST]  
[LOUDNESS]  
[LV1] to [LV5]: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[TWEETER] [SMALL]/[MIDDLE]/[LARGE]: Selects according to  
the size range of the connected tweeter for optimum  
performance. ; [NONE]: Not connected.  
[LV1]/[LV2]: Selects your preferred low or high frequencies boost to  
produce a well-balanced sound at low volume. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[SUBWOOFER SET]  
[FADER]  
[ON]: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[REAR]  
[3.5”]/[4”]/[4.75”]/[5”]/[6.5”]/[6.75”]/[7”]/[4×6]/[5×7]/[6×8]/  
[6×9]/[7×10]: Selects according to the connected speaker size for  
optimum performance. ; [NONE]: Not connected.  
[R15] to [F15] ([0]): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.  
[L15] to [R15] ([0]): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.  
[BALANCE]  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[6.5”]/[8”]/[10”]/[12”]/[15” OVER]: Selects according to the  
connected speaker size for optimum performance. ; [NONE]: Not  
connected.  
[VOLUME OFFSET]  
[–15] to [+6] ([0]): Presets the initial volume level of each source by  
comparing to the FM volume level.  
(Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)  
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Audio Settings  
[X ‘ OVER]  
[SW LPF SLOPE] [–6DB]/[–12DB]/[–18DB]/[–24DB]: Adjusts the  
crossover slope.  
[TWEETER]  
[FRQ]  
[1KHZ]/[1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/[4KHZ]/[5KHZ]/  
[6.3KHZ]/[8KHZ]/[10KHZ]/[12.5KHZ]: Adjusts the  
crossover frequency for the tweeter speaker.  
(Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is  
selected for [SW LPF FRQ].)  
[SW LPF  
PHASE]  
[REVERSE] (180°)/[NORMAL] (0°): Selects the  
phase of the subwoofer output to be in line with the  
speaker output for optimum performance.  
[GAIN LEFT]  
[–8] to [0]: Adjusts the output volume of the left  
tweeter.  
[GAIN RIGHT] [–8] to [0]: Adjusts the output volume of the right  
[SW LPF GAIN] [–8] to [0]: Adjusts the output volume of the  
tweeter.  
subwoofer.  
[FRONT HPF]  
[F-HPF FRQ]  
[30HZ]/[40HZ]/[50HZ]/[60HZ]/[70HZ]/[80HZ]/  
[90HZ]/[100HZ]/[120HZ]/[150HZ]/[180HZ]/  
[220HZ]/[250HZ]: Adjusts the crossover frequency  
for the selected speakers (high pass filter). ;  
[THROUGH]: All signals are sent to the selected  
speakers.  
[DTA SETTINGS]  
[CAR SETTINGS]  
For settings, see “Digital Time Alignment settings” on page 32.  
• (For  
/
/
)
The following item is selectable only if [SWITCH PREOUT] is set to [SUB-W]  
(page 6):  
[F-HPF SLOPE] [–6DB]/[–12DB]/[–18DB]/[–24DB]: Adjusts the  
crossover slope.  
[SUB-W LEVEL]  
[SUBWOOFER SET]  
(Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is  
selected for [F - HPF FRQ].)  
[SW LEVEL] of [EASY EQ]  
[SUBWOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE]  
[SUBWOOFER LPF] of [X ‘ OVER]  
[SUBWOOFER] of [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] in [DTA SETTINGS]  
[F-HPF GAIN] [–8] to [0]: Adjusts the output volume of the  
selected speaker.  
• The following item is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON]  
[REAR HPF]  
[R-HPF FRQ]  
(page 30):  
Configure the settings for the rear speakers similarly  
to the front speakers.  
[SUB-W LEVEL]  
[R-HPF SLOPE]  
[SW LEVEL] of [EASY EQ]  
[R-HPF GAIN]  
[SUBWOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE]  
[SUBWOOFER LPF] of [X ‘ OVER]  
[SUBWOOFER] of [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] in [DTA SETTINGS]  
[SUBWOOFER LPF] [SW LPF FRQ] [30HZ]/[40HZ]/[50HZ]/[60HZ]/[70HZ]/[80HZ]/  
[90HZ]/[100HZ]/[120HZ]/[150HZ]/[180HZ]/  
• The following item is selectable only if a setting other than [NONE] is  
[220HZ]/[250HZ]: Adjusts the crossover frequency  
for the subwoofer (low pass filter). ; [THROUGH]: All  
signals are sent to the subwoofer.  
selected for [TWEETER]  
[TWEETER] [REAR HPF]  
,
,
[REAR] and [SUBWOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE]:  
[SUBWOOFER LPF] of [X ‘ OVER]  
,
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Audio Settings  
• Before making an adjustment for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS]  
select the speaker you want to adjust:  
,
Digital Time Alignment settings  
[FRONT LEFT]  
– You can only select [REAR LEFT]  
other than [NONE] is selected for [REAR] and [SUBWOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE]  
[R-SP LOCATION] of [CAR SETTING] is selectable only if a setting other than  
/
[FRONT RIGHT]  
/
[REAR LEFT]  
/[REAR RIGHT]/[SUBWOOFER]  
Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a  
more suitable environment for your vehicle.  
• For more information, see the following “Determining the delay time  
automatically”.  
,
[REAR RIGHT] and [SUBWOOFER] if a setting  
.
[NONE] is selected for [REAR] of [SPEAKER SIZE]  
.
[DTA SETTINGS]  
[POSITION]  
Selects your listening position (reference point).  
[ALL]: Not compensating ; [FRONT RIGHT]: Front right seat ;  
Determining the delay time automatically  
If you specify the distance from the currently set  
listening position to every speaker, the delay time  
will be automatically calculated.  
[FRONT LEFT]: Front left seat ; [FRONT ALL]: Front seats  
[DISTANCE]  
[GAIN]  
[0FT] to [20.01FT]: Fine adjust the distance to compensate.  
(Before making an adjustment, select the speaker you want to adjust.)  
1
Set [POSITION] and determine the listening  
position as the reference point (the reference  
point for [FRONT ALL] will be the center  
between the right and left in the front seats).  
[–8DB] to [0DB]: Fine adjust the output volume of the selected  
speaker.  
(Before making an adjustment, select the speaker you want to adjust.)  
2
3
Measure the distances from the reference point to  
the speakers.  
Calculate the distance between the furthest  
speaker (subwoofer on the illustration) and other  
speakers.  
[DTA RESET]  
[CAR SETTINGS]  
[CAR TYPE]  
[YES]: Resets the settings ([DISTANCE] and [GAIN]) of the selected  
[POSITION] to default. ; [NO]: Cancels.  
Identify your car type and rear speaker location in order to make the  
adjustment for [DTA SETTINGS].  
4
5
Sets the [DISTANCE] calculated in step 3 for  
individual speakers.  
Adjusts [GAIN] for individual speakers.  
[COMPACT]/[FULL SIZE CAR]/[WAGON]/[MINIVAN]/[SUV]/  
[MINIVAN(LONG)]: Selects the type of vehicle. ; [OFF]: Not  
compensating.  
Example: When [FRONT ALL] is selected as the  
listening position.  
[R-SP LOCATION]  
Selects the location of the rear speakers in your vehicle to calculate the  
furthest distance from the listening position selected (reference point).  
[DOOR]/[REAR DECK]: Selectable only when [CAR TYPE] is  
selected as [OFF], [COMPACT], [FULL SIZE CAR], [WAGON] or  
[SUV].  
[2ND ROW]/[3RD ROW]: Selectable only when [CAR TYPE] is  
selected as [MINIVAN] or [MINIVAN(LONG)].  
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Display Settings  
Zone identification for color settings and brightness settings  
Change the display settings  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the  
instructions stated on the selected item.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
Zone identification for brightness setting  
Default: [XX]  
[DISPLAY]  
[COLOR SELECT]  
(For  
/
/
)
/
/
/
Selects illumination colors for [ALL ZONE], [ZONE 1] and [ZONE 2]  
separately.  
1
2
Select a zone. (See the illustration on left column.)  
Select a preset color for the selected zone. (Page 34)  
Default:  
/
/
/
/
Set the dimmer  
: [VARIABLE SCAN]  
: [INITIAL COLOR]  
Press and hold DISP (DIM) to turn on or off the dimmer.  
• Once you press and hold this button, [DIMMER] setting (page 34) will be  
overwritten.  
To make your own color, select [CUSTOM R/G/B]. The color you have made  
will be stored in [CUSTOM R/G/B].  
1
2
3
Press the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment.  
Press to select the color ([R]/[G]/[B]) to adjust.  
Turn the volume knob to adjust the level ([0] to [9]), then press the knob.  
S
/T  
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Display Settings  
[DIMMER]  
Dims the illumination.  
[ON]: Dimmer is turned on.  
[OFF]: Dimmer is turned off.  
[CLOCK]  
[CLOCK DISPLAY]  
(Except for  
)
[ON]: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned  
off. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
[DIMMER TIME]: Set the time to turn on dimmer and to turn off dimmer.  
1
2
Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ON] time, then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to adjust the [OFF] time, then press the knob.  
Default: [ON]: [6:00PM] ; [OFF]: [6:00AM]  
[DEMO MODE]  
(Except for  
)
[ON]: Activates the display demonstration automatically if no operation is  
done for about 15 seconds. ; [OFF]: Deactivates.  
[BRIGHTNESS]  
Sets the brightness for day and night separately.  
1
2
3
[DAY]/[NIGHT]: Select day or night.  
Select a zone. (See the illustration on page 33.)  
[LVL00] to [LVL31]: Set the brightness level.  
Preset color:  
[INITIAL COLOR]  
/
[VARIABLE SCAN]  
[PURPLE3] [PURPLE4]  
[LIGHTBLUE] [AQUA1] [AQUA2] [GREEN1]  
[YELLOWGREEN2] [YELLOW] [ORANGE1] [ORANGE2]/  
/
/
[CUSTOM R/G/B]  
[BLUE1] [BLUE2]  
[GREEN2]  
/
/
[RED1]  
[BLUE3]  
[GREEN3]  
[ORANGERED]  
/
[RED2]  
[SKYBLUE1]  
[YELLOWGREEN1]/  
/
[RED3]  
/[PURPLE1]/  
[TEXT SCROLL] [ONCE]: Scrolls the display information once. ; [AUTO]: Repeats scrolling at  
[PURPLE2]  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
[SKYBLUE2]/  
5-second intervals. ; [OFF]: Cancels.  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
[LEVEL METER]  
(For  
/
/
)
/
/
/
[ON]: Shows the level meter on the display window (as shown below). ;  
[OFF]: Cancels.  
Level meter  
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Learning Steering Remote Control(for  
You can control the unit with the steering remote control keys on your  
vehicle. After connection, you can configure the control keys according to  
your preference.  
• You can only make this configuration if your vehicle is equipped with the  
electrical steering remote control.  
• If the steering remote control in your car is not compatible, configuration  
may not be completed and an error message may appear. (Page 44)  
)
7
8
Press and hold any control keys on your steering remote control  
which you want to assign.  
A list of key functions will appear on the display.  
[NONE] (default)/[ATT]  
[ON HOOK] [OFF HOOK]  
Turn the volume knob to select a function to assign, then press the  
knob.  
/
[SEEK UP]  
/[SEEK DOWN]/[VOL UP]/[VOL DOWN]/[MODE]/  
/
/[VOICE] [ENTER]  
/
The selected key function is assigned to the steering remote control key  
you have selected in step 7.  
The display returns to the key list as on step 5.  
Make the connection  
Bright green/red  
[K## (Function)]: When certain function has been assigned to a key.  
Repeat step 6 to step 8 to assign other control keys.  
to exit.  
Steering remote cable (supplied)  
9
Purple/red  
10 Press and hold  
Gray/red  
Learning steering  
remote input terminal  
Reassign the control keys  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press BSRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.  
Connect to your vehicle’s steering remote harness.  
Contact your KENWOOD dealer for details.  
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
.
Rear panel  
Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [USER S.REMO], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [RESET KEY], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [YES], then press the knob.  
All the control keys will be reset.  
Configure the control keys  
Press BSRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.  
1
2
3
4
5
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
.
Selecting [NO] will cancel the operation.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [USER S.REMO], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SET KEY], then press the knob.  
A key list of 16 assignable keys appears.  
When [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES] (page 7), it will also reset the learning  
steering remote control.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
[K## NONE]: No function has been assigned.  
6
Turn the volume knob to select any key from the key list to assign the  
function, then press the knob.  
“PRESS KEY TO ASSIGN K##” appears.  
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Installation/Connection  
Part list for installation  
This section is for the professional installer.  
For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the  
car audio dealer.  
(A) Faceplate (×1)  
(B) Trim plate (×1)  
WARNING  
• The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.  
• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.  
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car  
chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.  
• To prevent short circuit:  
(C) Mounting sleeve (×1)  
(D) Wiring harness (×1)  
– Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape.  
– Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.  
– Secure the wires with cable clamps and wrap vinyl tape around the wires  
that comes into contact with metal parts to protect the wires.  
(E) Extraction key (×2)  
(F) Screws*  
M5 × 7 mm (×4)  
M5 × 6 mm (×4)  
M4 × 8 mm (×1)  
CAUTION  
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts  
of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the  
heat sink and enclosure become hot.  
* Supplied for  
/
/
/
/
.
• Do not connect the wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire  
(black), or connect them in parallel.  
• Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30°.  
• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect  
Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides  
12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.  
• Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers,  
etc. on the car are working properly.  
Basic procedure  
1
2
3
Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the  
terminal of the car battery.  
Connect the wires properly.  
See “Wiring connection” on page 38.  
Install the unit to your car.  
See “Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)” on page 37.  
Connect the terminal of the car battery.  
Press BSRC to turn on the power.  
4
5
6
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis,  
then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.  
Detach the faceplate and reset the unit within 5 seconds. (Page 4)  
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Installation/Connection  
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)  
Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve)  
1
2
Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.  
Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting  
bracket and secure the unit with screws (supplied/commercially  
available).  
Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the  
unit.  
Removing the unit  
Do the required wiring.  
(Page 38)  
1
2
Detach the faceplate.  
Fit the catch pin on the extraction keys into the holes on both sides  
of the trim plate, then pull it out.  
3
Insert the extraction keys deeply into the slots on each side, then  
follow the arrows as shown on the illustration.  
Hook on the top side  
Orientate the trim  
Dashboard of your car  
plate as illustrated  
before fitting.  
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve  
firmly in place.  
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Installation/Connection  
Wiring connection  
IMPORTANT  
We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific  
for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer.  
Fuse (10 A)  
Antenna terminal  
White  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, refer your  
To front speaker (left)  
White/Black  
Gray  
Brown  
To front speaker (right) Gray/Black  
navigation manual  
(Mute control wire)  
Green  
To rear speaker (left) Green/Black  
Purple  
To the power control terminal when using the optional  
power amplifier or to the antenna control terminal in the  
vehicle  
Blue/White  
To rear speaker (right)  
Purple/Black  
(Power control wire/  
Antenna control wire)  
(12 V 350 mA)  
Car fuse box  
(For  
/
/
/
/
/
Ignition switch  
Red (Ignition wire)  
Yellow (Battery wire)  
/
/
)
Light blue/yellow  
To the steering wheel remote control adapter  
(For  
To KENWOOD Marine Remote Control unit (optional  
accessory)  
For the latest information on marine accessories, visit  
<http://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/marine/>  
(Steering remote control wire)  
)
Car fuse  
box  
Black (Ground wire)  
To the metallic body or chassis of the car  
Battery  
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Installation/Connection  
Connect external components  
Connect external amplifiers via output terminals  
When connecting to an external amplifier to the output terminals of this  
unit, firmly connect the ground wire of the amplifier to the car’s chassis to  
avoid damaging the unit.  
Model  
Output terminals  
REAR:  
/
/
Rear output  
/
FRONT:  
SW:  
Front output  
/
/
/
Subwoofer output  
No Part  
1
2
For  
: Learning steering remote control (Page 35)  
REAR/SW:  
Rear/subwoofer output  
For  
: To KENWOOD Marine Remote Control unit, KCA-RC55MR  
(optional accessory) (Page 7)  
FRONT:  
Front output  
Output terminals (See the following “Connect external amplifiers via output terminals”.)  
3
4
REAR/SW:  
Rear/subwoofer output  
For  
/
/
/
/
/
: Expansion port (12 V 500 mA):  
To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available) (Page 17)  
Microphone input jack (Page 22)  
5
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References  
Playable files  
Maintenance  
Playable audio file:  
Cleaning the unit  
For disc: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac)  
For USB mass storage class device:  
Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.  
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac), AAC (.m4a), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac)  
Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM  
Cleaning the connector  
Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name  
Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32  
Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible  
depending on the types or conditions of media or devices.  
The AAC (.m4a) file in a CD encoded by iTunes cannot be played on this unit.  
Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently  
with a cotton swab. Be careful not to damage the  
connector.  
Connector (on the reverse  
side of the faceplate)  
Handling discs  
Unplayable 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.  
Discs that are not round.  
Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.  
Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.  
8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.  
Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.  
Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.  
When removing a disc from this unit, pull it out horizontally.  
Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.  
About USB devices  
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.  
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.  
This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1.5 A.  
More information  
For:  
Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list  
KENWOOD original application  
Any other latest information  
About iPod/iPhone  
Made for  
– iPod touch (6th generation)  
Visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.  
– iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS MAX, XR (iOS 12.1 or later)  
It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in [MODE OFF].  
The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/  
iPhone.  
General  
This unit can only play the following CDs:  
You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod.  
Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not  
operate on this unit.  
For detailed information and notes about the playable audio files, visit  
<www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/>.  
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References  
About Pandora  
For Radio Data System:  
[SPEECH]:  
Pandora is only available in certain countries.  
[NEWS], [AFFAIRS], [INFO] (information), [SPORT], [EDUCATE], [DRAMA], [CULTURE],  
[SCIENCE], [VARIED], [WEATHER], [FINANCE], [CHILDREN], [SOCIAL], [RELIGION],  
[PHONE IN], [TRAVEL], [LEISURE], [DOCUMENT]  
For more information, visit <www.pandora.com/legal>.  
Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior  
notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may become  
unavailable.  
Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.  
For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at <pandora-support@pandora.com>.  
[MUSIC]:  
[POP M] (music), [ROCK M] (music), [EASY M] (music), [LIGHT M] (music), [CLASSICS],  
[OTHER M] (music), [JAZZ], [COUNTRY], [NATION M] (music), [OLDIES], [FOLK M] (music)  
The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.  
About Spotify  
Spotify application supports:  
– iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS MAX, XR (iOS 12.1 or later)  
– iPod touch (6th generation)  
About HD Radio™ Technology  
Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels. These  
HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, original music as well as deep cuts  
into traditional genre.  
– Android OS 4.0.3 or above  
Spotify is a third party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change without prior  
notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become  
unavailable.  
Some functions of Spotify cannot be operated from this unit.  
For issues using the application, please contact Spotify at <www.spotify.com>.  
Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables local radio  
stations to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM sounds like today’s FM  
and FM sounds like a CD.  
Program Info provides song name, artist, station ID, and other relevant  
data to enrich the listening experience.  
About AMAZON ALEXA  
Emergency Alert delivers critical and life-saving messages to the public  
during emergency situations.  
Alexa is a third party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change without prior  
notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become  
unavailable.  
About Program Type  
For Radio Broadcast Data System:  
[SPEECH]:  
[NEWS], [INFORM] (information), [SPORTS], [TALK], [LANGUAGE], [REL TALK] (religious  
talk), [PERSNLTY] (personality), [PUBLIC], [COLLEGE], [HABL ESP] (spanish talk), [WEATHER]  
[MUSIC]:  
[ROCK], [CLS ROCK] (classic rock), [ADLT HIT] (adult hits), [SOFT RCK] (softrock), [TOP 40],  
[COUNTRY], [OLDIES], [SOFT], [NOSTALGA] (nostalgia), [JAZZ], [CLASSICL] (classical),  
[R & B] (rhythm and blues), [SOFT R&B] (soft rhythm and blues), [REL MUSC] (religious  
music), [MUSC ESP] (spanish music), [HIP HOP]  
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References  
Source name Display information: Main display  
Change the display information  
CD or USB  
For CD-DA:  
(For  
/
/
/
/
/
Disc title/Artist Track title/Artist Playing time Date back to the  
beginning  
)
Each time you press DISP, the display information changes.  
If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information  
(eg. station name) appears or display will be blank.  
For MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC files:  
Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Folder name File name Playing  
time Date back to the beginning  
iPod USB/iPod BT When [MODE OFF] is selected (page 12):  
Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Playing time Date back to the  
Main display  
beginning  
Level meter (Page 34)  
Source name Display information: Main display  
Clock time  
PANDORA/  
PANDORA BT  
Station name Shared/Radio Title Artist Album title Playing time  
Date back to the beginning  
SPOTIFY/  
SPOTIFY BT  
Context title Song title Artist Album title Playing time Date  
back to the beginning  
STANDBY  
HD RADIO  
Source name Date back to the beginning  
(For  
For digital stations only:  
SIRIUS XM  
Channel number Channel name Artist Song title Content  
information Category name Date back to the beginning  
/
)
BT AUDIO/  
ALEXA  
Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Playing time Date back to the  
beginning  
Station name Title/Artist Album/Artist Frequency Date back  
to the beginning  
AUX  
Source name Date back to the beginning  
For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only:  
Radio text+ station name Radio text+ title/Radio text+ artist  
Radio text+ album/Radio text+ artist Frequency Date back to the  
beginning  
RADIO  
(For  
/
/
/
)
Frequency Date back to the beginning  
For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only:  
Station name/Program type Radio text Radio text+ Radio text+  
song title/Radio text+ artist Frequency Date back to the beginning  
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References  
(For  
/
/
)
Source name Display information: Main display  
Each time you press DISP, the display information changes.  
PANDORA/  
Source name/Clock Station name Shared/Radio Title Artist  
If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information  
(eg. station name) appears or display will be blank.  
PANDORA BT  
Album title Playing time Clock back to the beginning  
SPOTIFY/  
SPOTIFY BT  
Source name/Clock Context title Song title Artist Album title  
Playing time Clock Turns off the display* back to the beginning  
Main display  
BT AUDIO/  
ALEXA  
Source name/Clock Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Playing time  
Clock Turns off the display* back to the beginning  
AUX  
Source name/Clock Clock Turns off the display* back to the  
beginning  
Source name Display information: Main display  
* Only for  
.
STANDBY  
Source name/Clock Clock Turns off the display* back to the  
beginning  
RADIO  
Source name/Clock Frequency Clock Turns off the display* back  
to the beginning  
For FM Radio Broadcast Data System/FM Radio Data System stations only:  
Source name/Clock Station name/Program type Radio text  
Radio text+ Radio text+ song title/Radio text+ artist Frequency  
Clock Turns off the display* back to the beginning  
CD or USB  
For CD-DA:  
Source name/Clock Disc title/Artist Track title/Artist Playing time  
Clock Turns off the display* back to the beginning  
For MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC files:  
Source name/Clock Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Folder name  
File name Playing time Clock Turns off the display* back to  
the beginning  
iPod USB/iPod BT When [MODE OFF] is selected (page 12):  
Source name/Clock Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Playing time  
Clock Turns off the display* back to the beginning  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Disc cannot be ejected.  
Remedy  
Sound cannot be heard.  
Adjust the volume to the optimum level.  
Check the cords and connections.  
Press and hold to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not  
to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve  
the problem, reset the unit (page 4).  
“MISWIRING CHECK WIRING  
THEN PWR ON” appears.  
Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals  
of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the  
power on again.  
Noise is generated.  
Skip to another track or change the disc.  
“PLEASE EJECT” appears.  
Reset the unit (page 4). If this does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest service center.  
“PROTECTING SEND SERVICE” Send the unit to the nearest service center.  
appears.  
Playback order is not as  
intended.  
The playback order is determined by the order in which  
files were recorded (disc) or the file name (USB).  
Source cannot be selected.  
Check the [SOURCE SELECT] setting. (Page 6)  
Sound cannot be heard.  
The unit does not turn on.  
Information shown on the  
display is incorrect.  
Clean the connectors. (Page 40)  
Elapsed playing time is not  
correct.  
This depends on the recording process earlier (disc/USB).  
“READING” keeps flashing.  
Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.  
Reload the disc or reattach the device (USB/iPod/  
iPhone).  
The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (Page 4)  
Correct characters are not  
displayed.  
This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers,  
and a limited number of symbols.  
Depending on the display language you have selected  
(page 7), some characters may not be displayed  
correctly.  
“UNSUPPORTED DEVICE”  
appears.  
Check whether the connected USB device is compatible  
with this unit and ensure the file systems are in  
supported formats. (Page 40)  
Reattach the USB device.  
“UNRESPONSIVE DEVICE”  
appears.  
Make sure the USB device is not malfunction and reattach  
the USB device.  
Setting/deleting the remote control ID is unsuccessful.  
Turn the power off, then turn on the power and perform  
the operation again. (Page 7)  
(For  
)
“SET ERROR”/“DEL ERROR”  
“USB HUB IS NOT  
SUPPORTED” appears.  
This unit cannot support a USB device connected via a  
USB hub.  
Your steering remote controller is not compatible,  
learning may not be completed. Consult your car audio  
dealer for details.  
(For  
)
The source does not  
change to “USB” when  
you connect a USB device  
while listening to another  
source.  
The USB port is drawing more power than the design  
limit. Turn the power off and unplug the USB device.  
Then, turn on the power and reattach the USB device.  
If this does not solve the problem, turn the power off and  
on (or reset the unit) before replacing with another USB  
device.  
“ERROR”/”FAILED”  
Radio reception is poor.  
Static noise while listening  
to the radio.  
Connect the antenna firmly.  
“USB ERROR” appears.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Symptom  
“CONNECT ERROR”  
Remedy  
The iPod/iPhone does not  
turn on or does not work.  
Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.  
Disconnect and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.  
Communication is unstable.  
“RATING ERROR”  
Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due to  
insufficient network connectivity.  
“LOADING” appears when  
you enter search mode by  
pressing  
This unit is still preparing the iPod/iPhone music list. It  
may take some time to load, try again later.  
“THUMBS N/A”  
Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down is not allowed.  
.
“LICENSE ERROR”  
You try to access from a country which Pandora is not  
deliverable.  
“NO DISC”  
“TOC ERROR”  
“NA FILE”  
Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.  
Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.  
“DISCONNECTED”  
“CONNECTING”  
USB is disconnected from the head unit. Please make sure  
the device is connected properly through USB.  
Make sure the media (disc/USB) contain supported audio  
files. (Page 40)  
Connected via USB input terminal: The device is  
connecting to the head unit. Please wait.  
Connected via Bluetooth: The Bluetooth is disconnected.  
Please check Bluetooth connection and make sure both  
the device and unit are paired and connected.  
“COPY PRO”  
“NO DEVICE”  
A copy-protected file is played (disc/USB).  
Connect a device (USB/iPod/iPhone), and change the  
source to USB/iPod USB again.  
“NO MUSIC”  
Connect a device (USB/iPod/iPhone) that contains  
playable audio files.  
“CHECK APP”  
The Spotify application is not connected properly or user  
is not login. End the Spotify application and restart. Then,  
log in to your Spotify account.  
“iPod ERROR”  
“MEMORY FULL”  
Reconnect the iPod.  
Reset the iPod.  
“CH LOCKED LOCK CODE?”  
“CHAN UNSUB”  
The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code  
to unlock. (Page 19)  
You have reached the maximum storage limit of your  
iPod/iPhone.  
The selected channel is unsubscribed.  
“ADD ERROR”  
“CHECK DEVICE”  
“NO SKIPS”  
New station creation is unsuccessful.  
Check the Pandora application on your device.  
The skip limit has been reached.  
No stations are found.  
Call 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S.A. or 1-877-438-9677 in  
Canada to subscribe. (Page 17)  
“CH UNAVAIL”  
The selected channel is unavailable. For more  
information about the SiriusXM channel lineup, visit  
<www.siriusxm.com>.  
“NO STATIONS”  
“STATION LIMIT”  
The number of registered stations has reached its limit.  
Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your  
device.  
“CHECK ANTENNA”  
“CHECK TUNER”  
Check that the antenna and its connection are in good  
condition.  
Make sure the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected to the  
unit.  
“UPGRADE APP”  
Make sure you have installed the latest version of the  
Pandora application on your device.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Sound is being interrupted  
Remedy  
“NO SIGNAL”  
Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle.  
Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth  
audio player.  
Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.  
Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the  
unit.  
or skipped during playback  
of a Bluetooth audio player.  
“SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED  
– PRESS ENTER TO  
CONTINUE.”  
Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to  
continue.  
“CODE ERROR”  
Make sure you have entered the correct pass code.  
(Page 19)  
The connected Bluetooth  
audio player cannot be  
controlled.  
Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player  
supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).  
(Refer to the instructions of your audio player.)  
“NO CONTENT”  
“SCAN CANCEL”  
There is insufficient content to start TuneScan.  
TuneScan has been aborted.  
Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.  
“NOT SUPPORT”  
The connected phone does not support Voice Recognition  
feature or phonebook transfer.  
No Bluetooth device is  
detected.  
Search from the Bluetooth device again.  
Reset the unit. (Page 4)  
“NO ENTRY”/“NO PAIR”  
“ERROR”  
There is no registered device connected/found via  
Bluetooth.  
Bluetooth pairing cannot  
be made.  
Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both  
the unit and Bluetooth device.  
Delete pairing information from both the unit and the  
Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again. (Page 22)  
Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check if  
the device supports the function you have tried.  
Echo or noise is  
heard during a phone  
conversation.  
Adjust the microphone unit’s position. (Page 22)  
Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. (Page 24)  
“NO INFO”/“NO DATA”  
Bluetooth device cannot get the contact information.  
“HF ERROR XX”/  
“BT ERROR”  
Reset the unit and try the operation again. If this does not  
solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.  
Phone sound quality is  
poor.  
Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth  
device.  
Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal  
reception.  
“SWITCHING NG”  
The connected phones might not support phone switching  
feature.  
The Bluetooth connection  
between the Bluetooth  
device and the unit is  
unstable.  
Delete the unused registered Bluetooth device from the  
unit. (Page 26)  
Voice calling method is not  
successful.  
Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment.  
Reduce the distance from the microphone when you speak  
the name.  
Make sure the same voice as the registered voice tag is  
used.  
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Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Symptom  
Remedy  
/
:
No response from Alexa  
after the voice input.  
Amazon cloud was unable to analyze the voice input.  
FM  
Frequency Range  
87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)  
7.2 dBf (0.63 μV/75 Ω)  
Usable Sensitivity  
(S/N = 30 dB)  
Wrong response from  
Alexa.  
Alexa misunderstood what was said or did not catch  
the entire request or sentence spoken. Please try again.  
(Page 28)  
Quieting Sensitivity  
(DIN S/N = 46 dB)  
15.2 dBf (1.58 μV/75 Ω)  
30 Hz — 15 kHz  
“DISCONNECTED”  
Be sure to connect your smartphone to the unit via  
Bluetooth. (Page 22)  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) 68 dB  
Not able to connect or  
reconnect to Alexa mobile  
application.  
Be sure the audio device is connected via Bluetooth. Select  
the audio device from [AUDIO SELECT] in [BT MODE].  
(Page 26)  
Perform the one-time setup process again. See “Setup for  
the first time” on page 28.  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz)  
40 dB  
Digital Frequency Range  
FM  
87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)  
20 Hz — 20 kHz  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.  
For iOS device, make sure Alexa source or iPod BT source is  
selected.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (STEREO) 75 dB  
AM  
Frequency Range  
530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz step)  
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) 29 dBμ (28.2 μV)  
Digital Frequency Range  
AM  
530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz step)  
40 Hz — 15 kHz  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (STEREO) 70 dB  
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Specifications  
Laser Diode  
GaAIAs  
/
/
/
/
/
/
:
Digital Filter (D/A)  
8 times over sampling  
500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)  
Below measurable limit  
20 Hz — 20 kHz  
FM  
Frequency Range  
/
/
/
Spindle Speed  
/
/
Wow & Flutter  
:
87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)  
Frequency Response ( 1 dB)  
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)  
:
/
:
:
:
87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)  
0.01 %  
Usable Sensitivity  
(S/N = 30 dB)  
8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω)  
17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω)  
/
/
/
/
/
:
/
/
/
Quieting Sensitivity  
(DIN S/N = 46 dB)  
0.02 %  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO)  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz)  
Frequency Range  
30 Hz — 15 kHz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz)  
/
64 dB  
97 dB  
40 dB  
/
/
/
AM  
530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz step)  
/
/
:
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) 29 dBμ (28.2 μV)  
99 dB  
Dynamic Range  
/
89 dB  
/
/
/
/
/
:
92 dB  
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Specifications  
Channel Separation  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Input Maximum Voltage  
Input Impedance  
20 Hz — 20 kHz  
1 000 mV  
/
/
:
89 dB  
90 dB  
/
/
30 kΩ  
/
/
:
/
Version  
Bluetooth 4.2  
Frequency Range  
RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.)  
Maximum Communication Range  
Profile  
2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz  
+4 dBm (MAX), Power Class 2  
Line of sight approx. 10 m (32.8 ft)  
MP3 Decode  
WMA Decode  
AAC Decode  
Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
AAC-LC “.aac” files  
HFP 1.7.1 (Hands-Free Profile)  
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  
AVRCP 1.6.1 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)  
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)  
SPP (Serial Port Profile)  
USB Standard  
File System  
USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (High speed)  
FAT12/16/32  
Maximum Supply Current  
MP3 Decode  
DC 5 V 1.5 A  
Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
AAC-LC “.aac”, “.m4a” files  
Linear-PCM  
Maximum Output Power  
50 W × 4  
22 W × 4  
WMA Decode  
AAC Decode  
Full Bandwidth Power  
(at less than 1 % THD)  
Speaker Impedance  
4 Ω — 8 Ω  
WAV Decode  
FLAC Decode  
FLAC file (Up to 96 kHz/24 bit)  
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Specifications  
Tone Action  
Band 1: 62.5 Hz 9 dB  
Band 2: 100 Hz 9 dB  
Band 3: 160 Hz 9 dB  
Band 4: 250 Hz 9 dB  
Band 5: 400 Hz 9 dB  
Band 6: 630 Hz 9 dB  
Band 7: 1 kHz 9 dB  
Band 8: 1.6 kHz 9 dB  
Band 9: 2.5 kHz 9 dB  
Band 10: 4 kHz 9 dB  
Band 11: 6.3 kHz 9 dB  
Band 12: 10 kHz 9 dB  
Band 13: 16 kHz 9 dB  
Preout Level/Load  
/
:
5 000 mV/10 kΩ  
/
:
4 000 mV/10 kΩ  
/
/
/
/
:
2 500 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout Impedance  
Operating Voltage  
≤ 600 Ω  
12 V DC car battery  
Installation Size (W × H × D)  
182 mm × 53 mm × 155.5 mm  
(7-3/16" × 2-1/16" × 6-1/8")  
Net Weight (includes Trimplate,  
Mounting Sleeve)  
1.2 kg (2.7 lbs)  
Subject to change without notice.  
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Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign  
are registered trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically  
to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge 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 an Apple product  
may affect wireless performance.  
Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
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Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Josh Coalson  
Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Xiph.Org Foundation  
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided  
that the following conditions are met:  
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HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,  
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS  
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©2019 Pandora Media, LLC. All rights reserved. PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade  
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SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.  
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and  
any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade  
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Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.  
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FRANÇAIS  
ESPAÑOL  
KDC-BT278U  
CD-RECEIVER  
Quick Start Guide  
AUTORADIO CD  
Guide de démarrage rapide  
RECEPTOR CD  
Guía de inicio rápido  
For detailed operations and information, refer to the  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website:  
Pour les opérations et les informations détaillées,  
reportez-vous au MODE D’EMPLOI sur le site web suivant:  
Para obtener más información y detalles sobre las  
operaciones, consulte el MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES en el  
siguiente sitio web:  
For your records  
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided  
below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.  
Model KDC-BT278U  
Serial number  
US Residents Only  
<www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>  
Register Online  
Register your Kenwood product at http://www.kenwood.com/usa/  
© 2019 JVCKENWOOD Corporation  
B5K-0722-00 [KN]  
CAUTION  
FCC CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product  
relating to laser product safety.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
JVCKENWOOD Corporation  
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,  
HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR  
SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Location : Top Plate  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la vida  
útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes de recogida de  
residuos)  
Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con ruedas tachado no podrán ser  
desechados como residuos domésticos. Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final  
de la vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones que puedan dar el tratamiento  
adecuado a estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales correspondientes.  
Póngase en contacto con su administración local para obtener información sobre el  
punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación  
de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos  
perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.  
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: KENWOOD  
Products: CD-RECEIVER  
Model Name: KDC-BT278U  
Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION  
2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A.  
PHONE: 310 639-9000  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING  
TWO CONDITIONS:  
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY  
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
Informação sobre a eliminação de pilhas  
Este produto não deve ser eliminado como lixo doméstico geral. Devolva a pilha usada ao revendedor ou  
entidade autorizada para que a mesma seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador.  
A reciclagem e a eliminação de lixo de maneira apropriada ajudarão a conservar os recursos naturais ao  
mesmo tempo que prevenirão os efeitos prejudicais à nossa saúde e ao meio ambiente.  
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT  
IC (Industry Canada) Caution  
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science  
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is  
copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions  
which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.  
1. This device may not cause interference.  
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
The User shall use the Licensed Software by agreeing with the terms of this Software License Agreement.  
This Agreement shall be deemed completed at the time the User (hereinafter the "User") initially used the  
Product in which the "Licensed Software" is embedded.  
Attention de ‘IC (Industrie Canada)  
The Licensed Software may include the software which has been licensed to the Licensor directly or  
indirectly from any third party. In such case, some third parties require the Users to follow their conditions  
for use separately from this Software License Agreement. Such software shall not be subject to this  
Agreement, and the Users are urged to read the "Important Notice concerning the Software" to be provided  
separately below.  
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR  
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts  
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :  
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.  
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible  
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  
Article 1  
General Provision  
The Licensor shall grant to the User a non-exclusive and non-transferable (other than the exceptional case  
referred to in Article 3, Paragraph 1) licensed to use the Licensed Software within the country of the User.  
(the country where the User bought the Product (hereinafter the "Country")  
Contains Bluetooth Module:  
FCC ID: ZWY88112  
IC ID: 12033A-88112  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
Article 2  
License  
1. The license granted under this Agreement shall be the right to use the Licensed Software in the  
Product.  
2. The User shall not duplicate, copy, modify, add, translate or otherwise alter, or lease the Licensed  
Software and any related documents, whether in whole or in part.  
3. The use of the Licensed Software shall be limited to personal purpose, and the Licensed Software shall  
not be distributed, licensed or sub-licensed whether it is for commercial purpose or not.  
4. The User shall use the Licensed Software according to the directions described in the operation  
manual or help file, and is prohibited to use or duplicate any data in a manner violating the Copyright  
Law or any other laws and regulations by applying whole or a part of the Licensed Software.  
CAUTION  
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at  
least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.  
ATTENTION  
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un  
environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices  
d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement doit  
être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps humain.  
Article 3  
Conditions for Grant of License  
1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also transfer the license to use the Licensed Software  
embedded in the Product (including any related materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that  
no original, copies or related materials continue in the possession of the User, and that the User shall  
cause the transferee to comply with this Software License Agreement.  
2. The User shall not carry out reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other code  
analysis works in connection with the Licensed Software.  
Para cumplimiento de la IFT:  
“La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:  
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y  
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su  
operación no deseada”  
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Article 4  
Right pertaining to the Licensed Software  
Article 9  
Destruction of the Licensed Software  
Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents  
shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or  
sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the "Original Rightholder"), and the User shall not be  
entitled to any right other than the license granted hereunder, in respect of the Licensed Software and any  
related documents.  
If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed  
Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.  
Article 10  
Protection of Copyright  
1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software  
shall belong to the Licensor and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be under the  
ownership of the User.  
Article 5  
Indemnification of Licensor  
1. Neither the Licensor nor the Original Rightholder shall be liable for any damage incurred by the User  
or any third party due to the exercise of the license granted to the User under this Agreement, unless  
otherwise restricted by law.  
2. The Licensor will offer no guarantee for the merchantability, convertibility and consistency with  
certain objective of the Licensed Software.  
2. The User shall, whenever it uses the Licensed Software, comply with any laws relating to the  
copyright and other intellectual property rights.  
Article 11  
Export Restriction  
1. It is prohibited to export the Licensed Software and any related documents outside the country  
of the User (including transmission thereof outside the country of the User via Internet of other  
communication tools).  
Article 6  
Liability to Third Party  
If any dispute has arisen with any third party due to an infringement upon a copyright, patent or any  
other intellectual property right that was caused by the User's use of the Licensed Software, the User shall  
settle such dispute at its own cost and hold the Licensor and the Original Rightholder harmless from any  
inconvenience it may cause.  
2. The User shall understand that the Licensed Software shall be subject to the export restrictions  
adopted by the country of User and any other countries.  
3. The User shall agree that the software will be subject to any and all applicable international and  
domestic laws (including the export control regulation of the country of User and any other countries,  
and any restrictions concerning the end-users, the use by end-users and importing countries to be  
provided by the country of User and any other countries, and any other governmental authorities).  
Article 7  
Confidentiality  
The User shall keep the confidentiality of such portion of the Licensed Software, related documents thereof  
or any other information to be granted under this Agreement, as well as the conditions of this Agreement  
as has not yet entered the public domain, and shall not disclose or divulge the same to any third party  
without approval of the Licensor.  
Article 12  
Miscellaneous  
1. In the event any part of this Agreement is invalidated by operation of law, the residual provisions  
shall continue in force.  
2. Matters not stipulated in this Agreement or any ambiguity or question raised in the construction of  
this Agreement shall be provided or settled upon good-faith consultation between the Licensor and  
the User.  
3. The Licensor and the User hereby agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and  
any dispute arising from, and relating to the rights and obligations under, this Agreement shall be  
submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court for its first instance.  
Article 8  
Termination  
In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may  
immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the  
Licensor due to such event:  
(1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement; or  
(2) when a petition has been filed against the User for an attachment, provisional attachment,  
provisional disposition or any other compulsory execution.  
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-CMP  
Important Notice concerning the Software  
-jansson  
The MIT License (MIT)  
Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon  
Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org>  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated  
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without  
limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/ or sell copies of  
the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following  
conditions:  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated  
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without  
limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the  
Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following  
conditions:  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions  
of the Software.  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions  
of the Software.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,  
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,  
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.  
-cJSON  
Copyright (c) 2009 Dave Gamble  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated  
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without  
limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/ or sell copies of  
the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following  
conditions:  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions  
of the Software.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,  
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.  
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Basic procedure  
Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the  
terminal of the car battery.  
Connect the wires properly. See “Wiring connection” on page 3.  
Install the unit to your car. See the following “Installing the unit  
(in-dash mounting)”.  
Installation/Connection  
1
This section is for the professional installer.  
For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the  
car audio dealer.  
2
3
4
5
6
Connect the terminal of the car battery.  
Press BSRC to turn on the power.  
WARNING  
Detach the faceplate and reset the unit within 5 seconds. See “How to  
reset” on page 4.  
• The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.  
• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.  
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car  
chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.  
• To prevent short circuit:  
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape.  
Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.  
Secure the wires with cable clamps and wrap vinyl tape around the  
wires that comes into contact with metal parts to protect the wires.  
CAUTION  
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts  
of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the  
heat sink and enclosure become hot.  
• Do not connect the wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire  
(black), or connect them in parallel.  
Hook on the  
top side  
Dashboard of  
your car  
• Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.  
• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect  
Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides  
12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.  
• Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers,  
etc. on the car are working properly.  
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the  
sleeve firmly in place.  
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis,  
then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.  
2
Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve)  
Wiring connection  
1
2
Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.  
Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle  
mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially  
available).  
Antenna terminal  
Fuse (10 A)  
Use only the specified screws.  
Using wrong screws might damage  
the unit.  
If no connections are made, do not  
let the wire come out from the tab.  
Car fuse box  
Removing the unit  
Ignition switch  
Car fuse box  
Battery  
a Brown: To connect the  
d Red: Ignition 12 V  
e Yellow: Battery 12 V  
f Black: Ground  
KENWOOD navigation system,  
refer your navigation manual  
b Blue/white: To the power  
control terminal when using  
the optional power amplifier  
or to the antenna control  
terminal in the vehicle  
c Light blue/yellow: To the  
steering wheel remote control  
adapter  
g White ª, White/black ·:  
Front speaker (left)  
h Gray ª, Gray/black ·:  
Front speaker (right)  
Part list (supplied)  
(A) Faceplate (×1)  
(B) Trimplate (×1)  
(C) Mounting sleeve (×1)  
(D) Wiring harness (×1)  
(E) Extraction key (×2)  
i Green ª, Green/black ·:  
Rear speaker (left)  
j Purple ª, Purple/black ·:  
Rear speaker (right)  
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Before Use  
Basics  
IMPORTANT  
Faceplate  
• To ensure proper use, please read through this Guide before using this  
product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warnings and  
Cautions in this Guide.  
Volume knob  
Loading slot  
USB input  
terminal  
• Please keep the Guide in a safe and accessible place for future reference.  
WARNING  
Auxiliary  
input jack  
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe  
driving.  
Detach button  
Display window*  
CAUTION  
Volume setting:  
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent  
accidents.  
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the  
speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.  
* Only for illustration purpose.  
Attach Detach  
How to reset  
Reset the unit  
General:  
within 5 seconds  
after detaching the  
faceplate.  
• Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.  
• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no  
responsibility for any loss of recorded data.  
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside  
the unit to prevent a short circuit.  
• If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc  
and wait for the moisture to evaporate.  
• USB rating is indicated on the main unit. To view, detach the faceplate.  
• Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend  
when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected.  
Turn off the unit or change the source to STANDBY when parking at a low  
ceiling area.  
To  
On the faceplate  
Turn on the power  
Press BSRC.  
• Press and hold to turn off the power.  
Adjust the volume  
Select a source  
Turn the volume knob.  
Press BSRC repeatedly.  
Change the display information Press DISP repeatedly.  
4
9
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob.  
Getting Started  
10 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.  
Set the date in the order of “Day” “Month” “Year” or “Month” “Day”  
“Year”.  
1
Select the display language and cancel the  
11 Press and hold  
to exit.  
demonstration  
When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
[YES]), the display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”  
1
Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) / [SPA] (Spanish) /  
[FRE] (French), then press the knob.  
[ENG] is selected for the initial setup.  
3
Set the other optional settings  
You can only set the following items while the unit is in STANDBY source.  
Then, the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”.  
Press the volume knob again.  
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.  
Press the volume knob again.  
1
2
3
Press BSRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.  
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
2
3
.
“DEMO OFF” appears.  
4
5
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
2
Set the clock and date  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.  
.
Default: [XX]  
[SYSTEM]  
To adjust the clock  
3
4
[KEY BEEP]  
[ON]: Activates the keypress tone. ; [OFF]: Deactivates.  
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.  
Set the time in the order of “Hour” “Minute”.  
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.  
[FACTORY RESET] [YES]: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;  
[NO]: Cancels.  
5
6
[ENGLISH]  
Select the display language for [FUNCTION] menu and music  
To set the date  
[ESPANOL]  
[FRANCAIS]  
information if applicable.  
By default, [ENGLISH] is selected.  
7
8
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press  
the knob.  
5
Radio  
CD/USB/iPod  
Search for a station  
Start playback  
1
2
3
Press BSRC repeatedly to select RADIO.  
Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.  
Press S / T to search for a station.  
The source changes automatically and playback starts when you load a disc  
or attach a device (USB device/ iPod/iPhone) to the USB input terminal.  
To  
On the faceplate  
Press 6 IW.  
Settings in memory  
Play back/pause  
Reverse/Fast-forward  
Select a track/file  
Select a folder  
Repeat play  
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.  
Press and hold  
.
Store a station  
While listening to a station....  
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).  
Press  
.
Press 2 / 1  
.
Select a stored station  
Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).  
Press 4  
Press 3  
repeatedly.  
repeatedly.  
Random play  
6
Examples of some well-used settings  
Functions Settings  
Subwoofer Level Setting  
1
2
3
4
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.  
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Press and hold  
to exit.  
Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SUBWOOFER SET], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SW SET ON], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [SUB-W LEVEL], then press the knob.  
To return to the previous setting item, press  
.
• Refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website for the  
detailed explanation of each item: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>  
• The availability of each item vary depending on the model.  
3
4
5
6
[FUNCTION] menu items  
[AUDIO CONTROL]  
[DISPLAY]  
[TUNER SETTING]  
[USB]  
[BT MODE]  
[REMOTE APP]  
[MIC GAIN]*  
[NR LEVEL]*  
[ECHO CANCEL]*  
[SYSTEM]  
[CLOCK]  
[ENGLISH]  
[ESPANOL]  
[FRANCAIS]  
[DEMO MODE]  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Sets your preferred audio settings.  
Sets your preferred control for the display window.  
Settings for radio source.  
Settings for using a USB device.  
Settings for using a Bluetooth device.  
Settings for using smartphone to control this unit.  
Sets the sensitivity of the microphone.  
Adjusts the noise reduction level.  
Adjusts the echo cancellation delay time.  
Settings for this unit.  
Turn the volume knob to adjust the subwoofer level, then press the  
knob.  
Adjusts the clock.  
Selects language for the menu and music information.  
Selects language for the menu and music information.  
Selects language for the menu and music information.  
Activates or deactivates the display demonstration.  
7
Press and hold  
to exit.  
* Applicable only while talking on the phone.  
Note:  
You need to set [SWITCH PREOUT] to [SUB-W] in standby mode before you can  
make the above settings.  
7
Once pairing is completed, Bluetooth connection is established  
automatically.  
• “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator on the display window lights up.  
Bluetooth®  
• Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the  
firmware version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not  
work with this unit.  
• Be sure to turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to make the  
following operations.  
Answer a call  
Press or the volume knob or one of the number buttons (1 to 6).  
• To adjust the phone volume [00] to [35], turn the volume knob.  
• To end a call, press  
.
• Signal conditions vary depending on the surroundings.  
Audio player via Bluetooth  
Press BSRC repeatedly to select BT AUDIO.  
• Pressing enters BT AUDIO directly.  
Connect the microphone  
Connect the supplied microphone to the microphone input jack on the rear  
panel.  
1
2
Operate the audio player via Bluetooth to start playback.  
To  
On the faceplate  
Secure using cord  
clamps (not supplied)  
if necessary.  
Adjust the  
microphone  
angle  
Play back/pause  
Press 6 IW.  
Press 2 / 1  
Press  
Select group or folder  
Reverse skip/Forward skip  
Reverse/Fast-forward  
Repeat play  
.
.
Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time  
Press and hold  
.
1
2
Press BSRC to turn on the unit.  
Press 4 repeatedly.  
Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM]  
Search and select the name of your receiver (“KDC-BT278U”) on the  
Bluetooth device.  
“PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” “Device name” “PRESS” “VOLUME  
Random play  
or [GROUP RANDOM]  
.
KNOB” appears on the display.  
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal  
Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.  
Press the volume knob to start pairing.  
3
“PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed.  
8
Other Information  
For playback operations of AUX, Spotify, Pandora® sources, refer to the  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website:  
<www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>  
• The availability of each source vary depending on the model.  
Note for specifications  
Bluetooth Frequency Range:  
2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz  
Bluetooth RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.):  
+4 dBm (MAX), Power Class 2  
Speaker Impedance:  
4 Ω — 8 Ω  
Operating Voltage:  
12 V DC car battery  
9
Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge 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 an Apple product may affect  
wireless performance.  
Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.  
©2019 Pandora Media, LLC. All rights reserved. PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, LLC. Used with permission.  
SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVCKENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those  
of their respective owners.  

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