Instruction Files 1
Instruction Files 1
Instruction Files 1
KDC-DAB4551U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
SI DICHIARA CHE :
I lettori CD con Sintonizzatore AM/FM/DAB per auto Kenwood, modelli
KDC-DAB41U/ KDC-DAB4551U
risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 agosto 1995, n. 548.
Fatto ad Uithoorn il 14 febbraio 2011
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Safety Preparation
WARNING How to attach/detach the faceplate
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Important to know... 1 1
■ To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal 2
tools) inside the unit. 2
■ Caution: Adjust the volume so that you can
■ Do not expose the faceplate to direct
hear sounds outside the car. Driving with sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
the volume too high may cause an accident. avoid places with too much dust or the
■ Condensation: When the car is air-
possibility of water splashing.
conditioned, moisture may collect on the ■ Keep the faceplate in its casing while
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In detached.
this case, remove the disc and wait for the ■ The faceplate is a precision piece of
moisture to evaporate. equipment and can be damaged by shocks
■ The illustrations in this manual are examples
or jolts.
used to explain more clearly how the ■ To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
controls are used. Therefore, what appears terminals of the unit and faceplate with your
on the illustrations may differ from what fingers.
appears on the actual equipment.
■ If you experience problems during How to reset your unit
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
If this unit fails to operate
■ When you purchase external components,
properly, press the reset
check with your Kenwood dealer to make 1
button.
sure that they work with your model and in
2 The unit returns to factory
your area.
settings when the reset
button is pressed.
Maintenance 3
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the
panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure
to observe this precaution may result in Reset button
damage to the monitor or unit.
Cleaning the connector: Wipe off dirt on Remote controller
the connector of the unit and faceplate. Use KDC-DAB41U/ KDC-DAB4551U can also
a cotton swab or cloth. be remotely controlled with an optionally
purchased remote controller.
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Basic Operations
Volume knob
Loading slot Ejects the disc
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USB terminal
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When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Main unit General operation
■ Turns on.
Selects the available sources (DAB, TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if
SRC
the power is turned on.
• If the source is ready, playback also starts. “iPod” and “CD” are selectable only
when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded.
Volume knob Adjusts the volume level.
(turn) Selects items.
Volume knob Confirms selection.
(press) Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
■ Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3) or MW/ LW.
4 / ¢ ■ Selects track/file.
■ Fast-forwards/reverses tracks/files if pressed and held.
■ Updates DAB search list information or stops update if pressed and held.
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Getting Started
Canceling the display Adjusting the clock
demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter
The display demonstration is always turned [FUNCTION] mode.
on unless you cancel it. 2 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
When you turn on the power (or after you 3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK],
reset the unit), the display shows: then press to enter.
[CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME 4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK
KNOB] ADJUST], then press to enter.
1 Press the volume knob. Clock hour flashes on the display.
[YES] is selected as the initial setup. 5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour,
2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. then press to enter minute adjustment.
[DEMO OFF] appears. Clock minutes flashes on the display.
■ If no operation is done for about 15 seconds 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
or if you turn the volume knob to select minute, then press to confirm.
[NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and Press 4 / ¢ to move between the
the display demonstration starts. hour and minute adjustment.
7 Hold to finish the procedure.
Setting the demonstration mode
1 Press the volume knob to enter Initial settings before operations
[FUNCTION]. 1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO 2 Press the volume knob to enter
MODE], then press to enter. [FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or 3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL
[OFF]. SET], then press to enter.
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration 4 Turn the volume knob to make a
starts if no operation is done for about 20 selection, then press to confirm.
seconds. ■ See table below for selection.
4 Hold to finish the procedure. ■ Repeat step 3 until the desired item is
selected/activated.
■ Press to return to the previous item.
5 Hold to finish the procedure.
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
PRESET TYPE NORMAL *: Memorizes one station or channel for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/
DB1/ DB2/ DB3). ; MIX: Memorizes one station or channel for each preset button regardless of the selected band
(FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ DB1/ DB2/ DB3).
KEY BEEP ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
P-OFF WAIT Sets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode) to save the battery.
––– : Cancels ; 20M *: 20 minutes ; 40M: 40 minutes ; 60M: 60 minutes
RUSSIAN SET ON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in Russian (if applicable). ;
OFF *: Cancels.
BUILT-IN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound of the connected external component through the car speakers when “AUX” is selected as
the source. ; ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source.
When you turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is connected).
Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection.
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.
SWITCH PREOUT REAR */ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the
rear of the unit (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.
DAB ANT POWER ON *: Supplies power to the DAB antenna. Set when using the antenna included with KDC-DAB41U. ;
OFF: Does not supply power. Set when using passive antenna without booster.
DAB L-BAND ON: Receives L-BAND ensemble with DAB source. ; OFF *: Set when there is no L-BAND broadcast station.
Ensemble search and service list information update will be faster.
F/W UPDATE The current firmware version is displayed.
UPDATE SYS Press the volume knob to update DAB or system firmware.
UPDATE YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO *: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
DAB For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
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Listening to the DAB
Hold to turn on or off the Traffic Information function.
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or stops update if pressed and held. Type after entering the PTY search mode).
1 Press SRC to select “DAB”. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a service,
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select a band then press to confirm.
(DB1, DB2, DB3).
■ To skips character, press 4/ ¢.
■ To cancel the Service Search mode, press
3 Press and hold 4 / ¢ to search for an
ensemble. and hold .
■ “NO LIST” is displayed when no service list
4 Press 4 / ¢ to select an ensemble,
service or component to listen. is obtained.
■ Press ¢ to receive ensemble, then select Alphabet Search for service
service > component in sequence. When
1 Press DAB to enter Service Search mode.
4 is pressed, primary service is selected
“SERVICE LIST” appears.
when ensemble changes and primary is
2 Press to enter alphabet search mode.
selected when service changes.
“< ABCDEFG >” appears.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the
character to be searched for.
Ensemble ■ To move to the next row, press BAND.
and hold .
Selecting a service
■ To search for a character other than A to Z
• The service list information must be obtained
and 0 to 9, enter only “ * ”.
first.
1 Press DAB to enter Service Search mode. Updating Service List information
“SERVICE LIST” appears. Press and hold DAB to start Service list
update.
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■ Press and hold DAB to cancel service list Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
update. While listening to the service...
■ There is no DAB sound and no operation
1 Press the volume knob to enter
can be performed while service list is [FUNCTION] mode.
updating. It may take as long as three 2 Turn the volume knob to select
minutes. [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a
Display Selection
selection, then press to confirm.
Press DISP repeatedly to select an See table below for selection.
information. 4 Hold to finish the procedure.
SERVICE LABEL (Service label) ; DYNAMIC
LABEL (Dynamic label ) ; PTY LABEL (PTY
label ) ; ENSEMBLE (Ensemble label) ; DAB
LEVEL (Signal strength ; “LV STRONG”: Good
; “LV WEAK”: Bad ; “NO SIG”: No signal) ; BIT
RATE (Transmission speed of the audio
service) ; FREQUENCY ; CLOCK
SPEECH; MUSIC; NEWS; AFFAIRS; INFO; SPORT; EDUCATE; DRAMA; CULTURE; SCIENCE; VARIED; POP M (music); ROCK M (music);
EASY M (music); LIGHT M (music); CLASSICS; OTHER M (music); WEATHER; FINANCE; CHILDREN; SOCIAL; RELIGION; PHONE IN;
TRAVEL; LEISURE; JAZZ; COUNTRY; NATION M (music); OLDIES; FOLK M (music); DOCUMENT
The unit will search for the Program type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.
[SPEECH] : Roman typeface item. ; [MUSIC] : Italic typeface item.
■ Available Announcement:
TRAVEL NEWS, WARNING, NEWS, WEATHER, EVENT, SPECIAL, RAD INF (information), SPORTS, FINANCE.
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■ Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station or the selected Program
Type. (Refer to [PTY SEARCH] on the table below to select the Program Type.)
■ Press briefly to recall memorized station (or Program Type after entering the PTY
search mode).
SPEECH; MUSIC; NEWS; AFFAIRS; INFO; SPORT; EDUCATE; DRAMA; CULTURE; SCIENCE; VARIED; POP M (music); ROCK M (music);
EASY M (music); LIGHT M (music); CLASSICS; OTHER M (music); WEATHER; FINANCE; CHILDREN; SOCIAL; RELIGION; PHONE IN;
TRAVEL; LEISURE; JAZZ; COUNTRY; NATION M (music); OLDIES; FOLK M (music); DOCUMENT
The unit will search for the Program type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.
[SPEECH] : Roman typeface item. ; [MUSIC] : Italic typeface item.
■ The Radio Data System feature won’t work where the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.
■ If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, the adjusted volume is
memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time Traffic Information function is
turned on.
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Listening to a Disc/ USB device/ iPod
Ejects the disc.
Detach the faceplate (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.)
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(optional accessory).
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Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Scan Play
Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly Press number button 2 (SCAN)
to make a selection. repeatedly to make a selection.
Audio CD : TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF Audio CD : TRACK SCAN, SCAN OFF
Audio File : Audio File : FILE SCAN, SCAN OFF
FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF CD changer : TRACK SCAN, SCAN OFF
iPod : ■ If scan play is selected, the unit starts
FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF playing the first 10-second intro of the
CD changer : TRACK REPEAT, DISC REPEAT, music in the disc/current folder.
REPEAT OFF If “SCAN OFF” is selected, the unit resumes
normal play of the current song.
Selecting Random Play
Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) Selecting a folder/track/file
repeatedly to make a selection. • Not available if disc changer playback is
Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF selected.
Audio File/ iPod : 1 Press to enter Music Search mode.
FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF “SEARCH” appears, then the current file
CD changer : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF name appears on the display.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
All Random Play track/ file, then press to confirm.
Press and hold number button ■ To skip songs, press 4/ ¢. Holding
3 (ALL RDM). 4/ ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of
Pressing this button again plays songs in the setting made. (page 15)
the normal mode starting. This operation is effective only for the iPod
Audio File/ iPod : or Kenwood Music Editor media.
ALL RANDOM, RANDOM OFF ■ To return to the root folder (audio file), top
■ Changes the iPod browsing item to “songs”.
menu (iPod) or first track (audio CD), press
BAND.
Selecting Magazine Random Play ■ To return to the previous folder, press .
• Only when the source is CD changer. ■ To cancel the Music Search mode, press and
Press number button 5 repeatedly to
hold .
make a selection. ■ < or > on the display indicates that
CD changer : MGZN (magazine) RANDOM,
preceded/next item is available.
RANDOM OFF
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Alphabet Search for iPod Playing a song on the playlist
1 Press to enter Music Search mode. 1 Press number button
“SEARCH” appears. 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to display the playlist.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a “MY PLAYLIST” appears.
category, then press to confirm. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song
3 Press again to enter alphabet search you want, then press to confirm.
■ Random play cannot be performed during
mode.
“SEARCH <– – –>” appears. playback of a song in the playlist.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the
character to be searched for. Deleting a song on the playlist
5 Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry 1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST)
position. to display the playlist.
You can enter up to three characters. “MY PLAYLIST” appears.
6 Press the volume knob to start searching. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song
After this step, see step 2 of <Selecting a you want to delete, then press and hold
folder/track/file> (page 13) to select a song. the volume knob.
■ To return to the Music Search mode, press 3 Turn the volume knob to select [DELETE
. ONE] or [DELETE ALL], then press to
■ To cancel the Music Search mode, press and confirm.
hold . Select “DELETE ALL” to delete all the songs
■ A longer searching time is required if there in the playlist.
are many songs or playlists in the iPod. 4 Turn the volume knob to select [YES],
■ To search for a character other than A to Z then press to confirm.
and 0 to 9, enter only “ * ”. “COMPLETED” appears.
■ The article (a, an, the) of songs name will be
iPod control by Hand mode
skipped during search.
Press number button 1 (iPod) repeatedly
My Playlist for iPod to make a selection.
Registering songs in the playlist HANDS ON :
1 Select and play the song you want to Control iPod from the iPod.
■ This mode is not compatible with music
register. (page 13)
2 Press and hold number button information display. The display will show
5 (MEMO MY LIST) to register. “iPod MODE”.
“## STORED” (registration number) appears. HANDS OFF: Control iPod from the unit.
You can register up to 10 songs. “MEMORY
FULL” appears, if you try to register the
eleventh song.
■ If you attempt to register a song from
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Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
While listening to an iPod or KENWOOD Music
Editor media ...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION] mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a
selection, then press to confirm.
See the following table for selection.
4 Hold to finish the procedure.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
SKIP SEARCH 0.5% */ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of skip
when searching for a song in Music Search
mode.
MPLIST YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ;
DELETE NO *: Cancels.
■ [MPLIST DELETE] is selectable only when the source is
“iPod”.
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Handling discs ■ Detailed information and notes about the
■ Do not touch the recording surface of playable audio files are stated in an online
the disc. manual on the following site:
■ Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
disc with tape stuck on it.
■ Do not use any accessories for the disc. About USB device
■ Clean from the center of the disc and ■ This unit can play audio files stored on a
move outward. USB mass storage class device.
■ Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft ■ Install the USB device in the place where
cloth. Do not use any solvents. it will not prevent you from driving your
■ When removing discs from this unit, pull vehicle properly.
them out horizontally. ■ You cannot connect a USB device via a
■ Remove the rims from the center hole USB hub and Multi Card Reader.
and disc edge before inserting a disc. ■ Make sure all important data has been
■ This unit can only play the CDs with: is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal
playback.
■ A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX
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■ Type of control available varies depending
on the type of connected iPod.
For details, see above URL.
■ The word “iPod” appearing in this manual
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Operation of Hands-Free Phoning
Preparation : Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-BT200 connected.
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call.
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Making a Call ■ The category items in the Phone Book are
1 Press and hold the volume knob to enter displayed as follows.
Bluetooth mode. GE: General ; HM: Home ; OF: Office ;
2 Turn the volume knob to select a dialing MO: Mobile ; OT: Other
method, then press to enter.
■ Operation method of each mode is Calling a Number in the Call Log
described below. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the
– “PHONE BOOK”: Calling a Number in the “OUTGOING” (outgoing call), “INCOMING”
Phone Book (incoming call), or “MISSED CALLS”
– “OUTGOING”/ “INCOMING”/ “MISSED (missed call), then press to enter.
CALLS”: Calling a Number in the Call 3 Turn the volume knob to select a name or
Log phone number.
– “NUMBER DIAL”: Dial a Number 4 Press the volume knob to make a call.
– “VOICE RECOG”: Make a Voice Dialing ■ The outgoing call list and the incoming call
Call list, and the missed call list are the lists of
– Speed Dialing (Preset Dial) calls originated from and received at this
■ To switch between name and phone unit. They are not the ones stored in the
number, press DISP. cell-phone memory.
■ To return to the Bluetooth mode, press and
/ ¢.
7 Press the volume knob to make a call.
■ To use the Phone Book, it must be
recognition.
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Downloading the Phone Book
To download automatically
If the cell-phone supports a phone book
synchronization function, the phone
book is downloaded automatically after
Bluetooth connection.
■ Setting on the cell-phone may be required.
is displayed.
■ After completion of downloading:
“COMPLETE” is displayed.
3 By operating the cell-phone, start the
hands-free connection.
■ To clear the downloading completion
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Bluetooth Setup
Preparation : Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA-BT200 connected.
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Selecting the Bluetooth Device 6 Turn the volume knob to select [PB
1 Press and hold the volume knob to enter NAME REG], then press to enter.
■ To select “PB NAME CHK”, play the
Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select registered voice.
■ To select “PB NAME DEL”, delete a voice
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to select tag. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,
[PAIRING], then press to enter. then press to confirm.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PHONE 7 “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is
SELECT] or [AUDIO SELECT], then press heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds.
to enter. 8 “ENTER 2” is displayed. When a beep is
5 Turn the volume knob to select a heard, say the same voice tag as that you
Bluetooth device name. said in step 7 within 2 seconds.
6 Press the volume knob to set up the “COMPLETE” is displayed.
Bluetooth device. 9 Press the volume knob to return to step
■ “✱(Device name)”: The selected Bluetooth 5.
■ To exit Setting mode, press .
device is busy.
■ “-(Device name)”: The selected Bluetooth ■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.
■ You can register up to 35 voice tags.
device is on standby.
■ “ (Device name)“: The Bluetooth device is ■ Audio sound is not output during voice tag
deselected. registration.
■ If a cell-phone is already selected,
deselect it, and then select a different Registering Phone Book Name Type
one. 1 Press and hold the volume knob to enter
7 Hold to finish the procedure. Bluetooth mode.
■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC. 2 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Setting a Voice Command 3 Turn the volume knob to select [VOICE
Registering Phone Book Name TAG], then press to enter.
1 Press and hold the volume knob to enter 4 Turn the volume knob to select [PN TYPE
Bluetooth mode. EDIT], then press to enter.
2 Turn the volume knob to select 5 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter. [GENERAL], [HOME], [OFFICE], [MOBILE],
3 Turn the volume knob to select [VOICE or [OTHER], then press to enter.
TAG], then press to enter. 6 Turn the volume knob to select [PN TYPE
4 Turn the volume knob to select [PB REG], then press to enter.
NAME EDIT], then press to enter. ■ To select “PN TYPE CHK”, play the
Select the name to register with reference tag. Turn the volume knob to select “YES”,
to 5 in <Calling a Number in the Phone then press to confirm.
Book> (page 19). 7 “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is
If a voice tag has already been registered heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds.
for a name, “*” is displayed before the
name.
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
MIC GAIN –3 — 0 * — +3: Adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Adjust the voice of
caller. Setting to “+” increases the voice volume.
NR LEVEL –3 — 0 * — +3: Reduce the noises generated by surrounding environment without changing the
built-in microphone volume. Adjust the voice of caller when it is not clear. Setting to “+” increases the noise
reduction.
EC LEVEL –2 — 0 * — +2: Adjust the level of echo cancellation. Setting to “+” increases the echo cancel reduction.
■ [MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL], [EC LEVEL] is selectable only for KCA-BT300.
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■ To exit Bluetooth mode, press SRC.
■ The unopened message is displayed at the
beginning of the list. Other messages are
displayed in the order of reception.
■ The SMS that has arrived when the cell-
asterisk (*).
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Function settings
1 Press SRC to select a source other than “STANDBY”.
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
■ See table below for selection.
[AUDIO CONTROL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state or Bluetooth mode.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
SUB-W LEVEL –15 — 0 * — +15: Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
BASS BOOST B.BOOST LV1 */ B.BOOST LV2: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
SYSTEM Q NATURAL */ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME: Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the
music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
BASS ADJUST
BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100 */ 200: Selects the center frequency.
BASS LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.
BASS Q FACTOR 1.00 */ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF *: Cancels.
MID ADJUST
MID CTR FRQ 0.5K/1.0K */ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency.
MID LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.
MID Q FACTOR 0.75/ 1.00 */ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.
TRE ADJUST
TRE CTR FRQ 10.0K/ 12.5K */ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center frequency.
TRE LEVEL –8 — 0 * — +8: Adjusts the level.
BALANCE L15 — 0 * — R15: Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER R15 — 0 * — F15: Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUBWOOFER SET ON *: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.
DETAILED SET
LPF THROUGH *: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85/120/160 (HZ): Frequencies higher than the specified
SUBWOOFER value are cut off.
SUB-W PHASE REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°) *: Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line with the
speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for
[LPF SUBWOOFER].)
SUPREME SET ON *: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in AAC/ MP3/
WMA audio compression. ; OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playback an AAC/ MP3/ WMA disc or a USB
device, except iPod.)
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
VOLUME OFFSET –8 — 0 * — +8 (for AUX) ; –8 — 0 * (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each
source. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making
an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
■ [SUB-W LEVEL/ SUBWOOFER SET/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W].
(page 7)
■ [SUB-W LEVEL/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].
[SETTINGS]
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
AUX NAME SET AUX */ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV: Selects the desired name for the connected component.
(Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.)
CLOCK
CLOCK ADJUST (For details, see page 6.)
TIME SYNC ON *: Synchronizes the DAB station time data and the unit’s clock. ; OFF: Cancels.
DISPLAY
DIMMER SET ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF *: Cancels.
TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; OFF *: Cancels.
BT DVC STATUS You can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level of cell-phone.
HF-CON: Connection status for cell-phone. ; AD-CON: Connection status for BT Audio. ;
BATT: Battery level of cell-phone. ; SIGNAL: Signal strength of cell-phone.
DAB SET PRIORITY/ ASW SELECT/ DAB LIST UPDT: Selectable only if any source other than DAB source is selected. (For
details, see page 9.)
TUNER SET NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ AUTO TP SEEK: Selectable only if any source other than tuner source is
selected. (For details, see page 11.)
■ [BT DVC STATUS] is selectable only for KCA-BT300 or KCA-BT200 connected.
■ [PRIORITY] is selectable only when the source is “TUNER”.
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Installation/connection
Part list: ■ Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape
A Faceplate ...................................................................(×1) or other similar material. To prevent a short
B Escutcheon ..............................................................(×1) circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends
C Mounting sleeve...................................................(×1) of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
D Wiring harness .......................................................(×1) ■ Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s
G DAB antenna amplifier *1.................................(×1) is displayed), the speaker wire may have a
H Cord clamper *1 .................................................... (×3) short-circuit or touched the chassis of the
I Cleaner *1 ...................................................................(×1) vehicle and the protection function may
• *1 KDC-DAB41U only have been activated. Therefore, the speaker
wire should be checked.
Basic procedure
1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, Caution
then disconnect the · terminal of the ■ If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC
car battery. position, connect the ignition wires to a
2 Install the DAB antenna. power source that can be turned on and
\ <Installation the DAB antenna off with the ignition key. If you connect
(KDC-DAB41U only)> (page 34) the ignition wire to a power source with
3 Make proper input and output wire a constant voltage supply, as with battery
connections. wires, the battery may die.
\ <Wiring connection> (page 32) ■ Install this unit in the console of your
4 Install the unit to your car. vehicle. Make sure the faceplate will not hit
\ <Installing the unit> (page 33) the lid of the console (if any) when closing
5 Reconnect the · terminal of the car and opening.
battery. ■ After the unit is installed, check whether the
6 Reset the unit. (page 3) brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car
are working properly.
■ Mount the unit so that the mounting angle
Warning
■
is 30° or less.
The unit can only be installed in a car with a
■ If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires
12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
■ If you connect the ignition wire (red) and
are not touching to cause a short circuit,
then replace the old fuse with one that has
the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis
the same rating.
(ground), you may cause a short circuit,
■ Connect the speaker wires correctly to the
that in turn may start a fire. Always connect
terminals to which they correspond. The
those wires to the power source running
unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
through the fuse box.
■ Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal
share the · wires or ground them to any
metal part in the car.
and make all electrical connections before
installing the unit.
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■ When only two speakers are being
connected to the system, connect the
connectors either to both the front output
terminals or to both the rear output
terminals (do not mix front and rear).
■ Mounting and wiring this product requires
BT200 as follows:
1: OFF, 2: OFF, 3: OFF
¤ CAUTION
Install this unit in the console of your
vehicle.
Do not touch the metal part of this unit
during and shortly after the use of the
unit. Metal part such as the heat sink and
enclosure become hot.
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Wiring connection
FM/AM antenna
input (JASO) USB connector
Antenna Cord AUX input (Stereo)
Use the mini-plug (3.5 mm ø) cable which
Rear output/ Sub is stereo type and does not have any
Woofer output resistance.
switchable (“SWITCH To Kenwood disc changer/ External
PREOUT” page 7) optional accessory
DAB antenna input L (To connect these leads, refer to the
R
(SMB) (“DAB ANT relevant instruction manuals.)
POWER” page 7) Fuse (10A)
Wiring
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the harness D
tab.
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Installing the unit
1
3 Connect the wiring harness to the
unit. Other wiring connection has
C been completed earlier. (page 32)
2
1
B
A D
2
2 Before attaching, make
sure the direction of the 1
escutcheon is correct.
(Wider hooks on the 3 Dashboard of
bottom side.) your car
C
4
Bend the appropriate tabs
5 to hold the mounting sleeve
B firmly in place.
A
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Installation the DAB antenna (KDC-DAB41U only)
type of vehicle.
■ Check the cable routing of the film antenna
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Determining the antenna installation location
When installing the antenna on the left side When installing the antenna on the right
side
Front pillar
Amplifier G
Earth sheet
150 mm 150 mm
Earth sheet
70 mm *1 Antenna film F
Antenna film F 70 mm *1
Amplifier G
• *1 Where the earth sheet of Amplifier G can be pasted on the metal part of the front pillar.
Antenna Installation
1 Check the installation location.
2 Wipe the area where antenna film F,
amplifier unit G, and earth sheet are
pasted with the included cleaner I.
The coating on the metal surface need not
be removed.
■ Wait until the glass surface is completely
Antenna film
F Amplifier G
When installing the antenna on the left Air bag
side
Amplifier G Antenna film F
Front pillar
– The front pillar cover is secured with
Earth sheet
a special clip which may need to be
replaced when the front pillar cover is
removed.
Contact your vehicle dealer for details
on replacing the front pillar cover and
Match the protrusion with 5 availability of replacement parts.
8 Remove the film covering the earth sheet
and paste the earth sheet on the metal
part of the vehicle.
Provide sufficient leeway for the earth
sheet so that it does not interfere with the Interior part
interior parts (front pillar cover). Clip
Also take care that the interior parts do not
interfere with the amplifier G.
Front glass
Amplifier G Select the DAB antenna power
Front pillar
Set ”INITIAL SET” > “DAB ANT POWER” to “ON”
in STANDBY mode. (page 7)
Interior part
Earth sheet
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy/Cause
Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and no operations can Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape
be done. properly, then reset the unit. If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
Radio reception is poor. / Static noise while Connect the antenna firmly. / Pull the antenna out all the way.
listening to the radio.
“IN” flashes. The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. If the condition did
not improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center.
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back and Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used for
tracks cannot be skipped. recording).
Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. / Check the cords and
connections.
“NA FILE” appears. The unit is playing an unsupported audio file.
“NO DISC” appears. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
“TOC ERROR” appears. The CD is quite dirty. / The CD is upside-down. / The CD is scratched a lot. Try another
disc instead.
“ERROR 77” or “ERROR 99” appears. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the
“ERROR 77”/ “ERROR 99” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played.
“READ ERROR” appears. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still
displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices.
“NO DEVICE” appears. No USB device is connected. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB
again.
“NO MUSIC” or “ERROR 15” appears. The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. / Media which does not
have data playable with the unit was played.
“NA DEVICE” appears. Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.
“USB ERROR” appears. Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again. If the unit still showing
the same display, try to connect another USB device.
“iPod ERROR” appears. Reconnect the iPod. / Reset the iPod.
Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks cannot play back as you have intended Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
them to play.
“READING” keeps flashing. Longer readout time is required. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
Elapsed playing time is not correct. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
The number of songs contained in “SONGS” Podcast files are not counted in this unit as this unit does not support the playback of
category of this unit is different from that podcast files.
contained in “SONGS” category of iPod.
Bluetooth
Symptom Remedy/Cause
The hands-free talk volume is low. The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during hands-
free talk. [MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL] and [EC LEVEL] of <Bluetooth Setup> (page 24).
No beep is heard at reception of an incoming No beep is heard depending on the type of your cell-phone. The [CALL BEEP] of
call. <Bluetooth Setup> (page 24) is set ON.
Voice is not recognized. ■ The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be
voice of the person who registered the voice tag can be recognized.
“NO NUMBER” appears. The calling party does not notify a caller ID. / There is no phone number data.
“NO DATA” appears. There is no outgoing call list. / There is no incoming call list. / There is no missed call
list. / There is no phone book list.
“NO ENTRY” appears. The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing).
“HF DISCONCT” appears. The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone.
“HF ERROR 07” appears. The memory cannot be accessed. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still
appears, press the reset button on the control unit.
“HF ERROR 68” appears. The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone. Turn off the power and on again. If
this message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit.
“UNKNOWN” appears. The Bluetooth device cannot be detected.
“DEVICE FULL” appears. 5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth device cannot
be registered.
“PIN CODE NG” appears. The PIN code is wrong.
“CONNECT NG” appears. The unit cannot be connected to the device.
“PAIRING NG” appears. Pairing error.
“NO MARCHING” appears. The voice tag is wrong. Voice cannot be recognized because of an unregistered voice
tag, etc.
“TOO SOFT” appears. Voice is too small and cannot be recognized.
“TOO LOUD” appears. Voice is too large to be recognized.
“TOO LONG” appears. The word or utterance is too long to be recognized.
“NO PHONEBOOK” appears. Data is not contained in the phone book.
“NO MESSAGE” appears. No short message in In Box.
“NO RECORD” appears. The voice tag is not registered in the phone book.
“MEMORY FULL” appears. The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to be registered in the phone
book.
“NO VOICE” appears. No call.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause
The sound from the Bluetooth audio player is ■ Another Bluetooth device is affecting the Bluetooth communication. Turn off
discontinuous. another Bluetooth device. Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit.
■ Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. The downloading of
DAB
Symptom Remedy/Cause
“DAB ANT ERROR” appears. The antenna has a short-circuit and the protective circuit has activated. Check the DAB
antenna. If a passive antenna without a booster is used, set DAB ANT POWER "OFF".
(page 7)
DAB reception is poor. If an antenna included with KDC-DAB41U is used, set DAB ANT POWER "ON". (page 7)
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Specifications
DAB tuner section USB interface
Frequency range: USB standard: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)
L Band: 1452.960 MHz — 1490.624 MHz Maximum supply current: 500 mA
Band III: 174.928 MHz — 239.200 MHz File system: FAT16/ 32
Sensitivity: -100 dBm AAC decode: AAC-LC “.m4a” files
Signal-to-Noise ratio: 80 dB MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio
FM tuner section Layer-3
Frequency range (50 kHz space): WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media
87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz Audio
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB): 1 μV/ 75 Ω Audio section
Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB): 2.5 μV/75 Ω Maximum output power: 50 W × 4
Frequency response (±3 dB): 30 Hz — 15 kHz Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V): 30 W × 4
Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB Speaker impedance: 4 Ω — 8 Ω
Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB Tone action:
MW tuner section Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB
Frequency range (9 kHz space): 531 kHz – 1,611 kHz Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB
Treble: 12.5 kHz ±8 dB
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB): 36 μV
Preout level / load (CD): 2,500 mV/ 10 kΩ
LW tuner section Preout impedance: ≤ 600 Ω
Frequency range: 153 kHz – 279 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB): 57 μV Auxiliary input section
Frequency response (±3 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz
CD player section Input maximum voltage: 1,200 mV
Laser diode: GaAIAs Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling
D/A converter: 24 Bit DAB Antenna Connector
Connector type: SMB
Spindle speed: 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)
Output Voltage (11 V — 16 V): 14.4 V
Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit
Maximum Current: <100 mA
Frequency response (±1 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 % General
Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB Operating voltage (11 V — 16 V allowable): 14.4 V
Dynamic range: 93 dB Maximum current consumption: 10 A
AAC decode: AAC-LC “.m4a” files Installation size (W × H × D):
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio 182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm
Layer-3 Weight: 1.2 kg
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media
Audio Subject to change without notice.
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Information on Disposal of Old
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
and Batteries (applicable for
EU countries that have adopted Declaration of Conformity with regard to
separate waste collection systems) the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Products and batteries with the Manufacturer:
symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) Kenwood Corporation
cannot be disposed as household 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo,
waste. 192-8525 Japan
Old electrical and electronic EU Representative’s:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
equipment and batteries should
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN,
be recycled at a facility capable The Netherlands
of handling these items and their
waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for
details in locating a recycle facility
nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal
will help conserve resources whilst
preventing detrimental effects on
our health and the environment.
Notice: The sign “Pb” below the
symbol for batteries
indicates that this battery
contains lead.
■ The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
■ “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone”
This Product is not installed by the
manufacturer of a vehicle on the production mean that an electronic accessory has
line, nor by the professional importer of a been designed to connect specifically
vehicle into an EU Member State. to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not
The marking of products using responsible for the operation of this device
lasers or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
CLASS 1 accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
LASER PRODUCT ■ iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and