KOS-A200 EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROLLER WITH RDS ENCODER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTRÔLEUR MÉDIA EXTERNE AVEC CODEUR RDS MODE D’EMPLOI EXTERNER MEDIA CONTROLLER MIT RDS-KODIERGERÄT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG EXTERNE MEDIA CONTROLLER MET RDS-ENCODER GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING © B64-3422-00/00 (EW) B64-3422-00_E_English.Indd 1 06.4.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About USB device 5 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 6 General features 8 Loading and Replacing the battery Power Selecting the Source Switching Display USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 10 Playing USB device Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File Repeat Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play All Random Play Folder Sel
Safety precautions 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
Notes • No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. For the types of available USB devices, refer to (page 5). • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , .
About USB device Notes on Use of the USB device This unit can play audio files stored in the flash memory and digital audio player that have a USB port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in this document). The following restrictions are placed on the types and usage of available USB devices: Available USB devices • USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class. • USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less.
About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.
Playing order of the Audio file • Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder. (USB device) Example ^: Folder Folder CD (1) ¡: Audio file Audio file ¡! 2 4 3 ¡$ 5 ¡" ¡# ¡% ¡P • Playing order Playing order after ¡! play. ➡ ¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%... • File search Forward file search during ¡" play. Press the [¢] button ➡ ¡# • Folder search Forward folder search during ¡" play.
General features MENU SRC 4/¢ POWER OFF ON Loading and Replacing the battery Power Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Sets the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz and select the PS (program service name) mode for display. You can change the transmission frequency. Refer to (page 18).
In DAB source Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
USB device/Audio file/External disc control features SRC 38 SCAN F.SEL SCRL 4/¢ A.RDM RDM [3] [0] — [9] F.REP Playing USB device Playing USB device 1 Select a source other than the USB device Press the [SRC] button. 2 Connect the USB device. 3 Select USB source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "USB" display. • Refer to (page 6) for the Audio file you can play. • For the types of available USB devices and how to connect USB devices, refer to (page 5).
Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time you press the button, the audio pauses or plays. • The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Track/File Repeat Scan Play Replaying the track/file you are listening to. Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear. Press the [REP] button. "REP" is displayed, when (page 9) is select to "NUMBER". Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.
Function of disc changer Function of Audio file Magazine Random Play Folder Select Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. Press the [A.RDM] button. "MRDM" is displayed, when (page 9) is select to "NUMBER". Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed. • When you press the [¢] button, the next random song starts.
DAB tuner control features 38 SCAN MEMORY SCRL 4/¢ OK [0] — [9] About DAB Tuner control Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. 4 Select a preset number Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Program Type (PTY) Function 4 Exiting: Press the [SCAN] button. This function permits desired program types from within the received Ensemble to be searched and monitored. Languages to be displayed Select English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian or Swedish in (page 21) to display in the selected language. 1 Enter PTY Mode Press the [38] button. • This function cannot be used during the interruption of the announcement/ PTY Watch.
DAB tuner control features DAB Reception Primary/Secondary Switching In DAB, select Ensemble and then choose Service (Audio programme). The Primary and Secondary can be switched with services that are composed of more than one service components. Switching the ensemble (band III) channel (L band) Service 1 Service 2 Service 3 "PRI" "SEC" Service 2 Press the [∞] button. Press the [SCAN] button. "FREQ"/"SERVICE" is displayed. Setting Selecting the ensemble mode. Selecting the service mode.
Menu system MENU SRC 4/¢ OK Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. • When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting.
Menu system In Standby mode Data Transmission Speed Transmission Frequency Setting the data transmission speed of RDS. Setting the transmission frequency. 1 Select Transmission Frequency setting mode Press the [5] or [∞] button. Select the "FREQ" display. 2 Set the Transmission Frequency Press the [4] or [¢] button. Display "FREQ 87.9" "FREQ 88.1" "FREQ 88.3" "FREQ 88.5" "FREQ 88.7" "FREQ 88.9" "FREQ 89.1" "FREQ 89.3" "FREQ 89.5" "FREQ 89.7" "FREQ 89.9" Setting 87.9 MHz 88.1 MHz 88.
Text Scroll 3 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" Setting Doesn’t scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. Press the [MENU] button. USB mode Firmware version display • The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Text for the DAB source including Channel name, etc. In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary Input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
Menu system In DAB mode In DAB mode Auto Memory Entry PTY Watch Select Mode Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. After registering a desired programme type, when the programme in the registered type starts in the Ensemble being received, the Service is automatically switched. 1 Select the Auto memory Entry mode Press the [5] or [∞] button. Select the "A-MEMORY" display. 2 Enter Auto memory Entry mode Press the [OK] button.
In DAB mode Language Filter Search Mode Audio programmes only in the desired language can selectively be received in the Ensemble. 1 Select the Language Filter Search mode Press the [5] or [∞] button. Select the "LANG SEL" display. 2 Enter Language Filter Search mode Press the [OK] button. 3 Switching the setting Press the [5] or [∞] button. As for available language types, refer to the instruction manual of DAB tuner for .
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1 ..........1 2 ..........1 3 ..........1 4 (Ø4 × 16 mm) ..........2 (Ø3 × 6 mm) ..........1 5 6 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 4. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 5. Install the unit in your car.
Installation Installation for Remote control sensor 1 Wipe off the installation location with a cleaning cloth. Installation for FM modulator Unit • Installation using the self-tapping screws Use screws (Accessory4) to fix FM modulator Unit onto an audio board or another. 2 Secure the Remote control sensor (Accessory 2) in the specified place with the double-sided adhesive tape. Accessory4 Double-sided adhesive tape • Install the Remote control sensor on a flat surface.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Remote control sensor Accessory2 FM modulator unit (front side) Tighten the screw (ø3 × 6 mm) (Accessory5) and bracket (Accessory6) in the hole shown on the diagram. POWER OFF 6m Accessory5 Accessory6 ON AUX IN 1 POWER USB I / F AUX IN 2 L R ANTENNA IN / OUT REMOTE IN 2.5 m 2.5 m DVD player etc. Music player etc. Connection cable (Stereo) (Commercially available) Accessory3 USB device 1.5 m Accessory1 Ignition key switch (3A) Ignition cable (Red) (2.
Car stereo (FM tuner with RDS) FM/AM antena output Accessory8 FM/AM antena input Do not install an antenna of radio equipment or distribute the antenna wire near the changer output wire, for this could cause malfunction with this unit. Accessory7 Antenna cord (ISO) Disc Changer etc.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. Disc source ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched.
The messages shown below display your systems condition. HOLD: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation. ➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM modulator section Modulating Frequency (200 KHz STEP) : 87.9/ 88.1/ 88.3/ 88.5/ 88.7/ 88.9/ 89.1/ 89.3/ 89.5/ 89.7/ 89.9 MHz RDS Encode RDS encode : Compliant with CENELEC RDS Standard EN50067 USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 File System : FAT16/ 32 Maximum Supply current : 500 mA MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".
