EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROLLER KOS-A300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new External Media Controller. 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.
Contents Before use Basic Operation 3 4 General functions iPod, Zune and USB device functions Cancel the Demonstration mode Listen to the audio via this unit 6 Display Settings 9 Illumination Color Selection Display Type Selection Text Display Selection Auxillary Input Name Setting 12 Music Search Music Search for iPod Searching for Music by Initial Related Search Drive Search All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Favorite Control 15 16 Input Level Setting HD Radio tuner control 17 Tuning Auto
Before use 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. Do not use this unit before canceling Demonstration mode! This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 5). Cleaning the Unit • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Basic Operation [SRC] [FNC] Control knob [ ] toward up toward left toward right toward down General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on the power. When the power is ON, select a source. SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the Control knob or push it toward up or down. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. SRC Select mode 2: Pressing this button each time switches between sources.
Illumination Control: [ ] Hold this button and turn the Control knob to change the display and controller illumination colors. You can select from the 10 colors or to scan all 10 colors, each of which changes every 5 seconds. ⁄ • To make the display illumination color different from the controller, set “OFF” “MENU” > “Illumi SYNC” of (page 6). You can set the display illumination color in “SETUP” > “Color Select” (page 9) of (page 6).
Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group Push the Control knob towards right or left. Pushing the Control knob towards left allows you to set the preference items (“MENU” or “SETUP”). Pushing the Control knob towards right allows you to set the currently selected source function item ON/OFF. Displayed controls and settings are dependent on the currently selected source or mode.
*Factory setting * Function of KOS-A300 with KCA-BT200. * Refer to
Function Control Category Item “DISP DIM” Setting Entry “OFF”/ “AUTO”* / “MNAL1” / “MNAL2” “1” - “10” Setting overview Condition Page Sets whether the illumination is dimmed in conjunction * with the light switch of the vehicle or it is dimmed constantly. Adjusting the display contrast. — Switches the display between positive or negative. * “DISP V.
Display Settings Illumination Color Selection Display Type Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of the display. Shown below are examples of display types. 1 Enter Illumination color selection mode Display “TYPE [A]” “TYPE [B]” Select “SETUP” > “Color Select”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the Illumination Color Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.
Display Settings Text Display Selection 1 Enter Text display selection mode Changes displayed information on each source following; In iPod/ Zune/ USB device source Information Title Artist name Album Folder name File name Play time Play time bar (iPod only)* Blank Display “Title” “Artist” “Album” “Folder name” “File name” “P-Time” “Time Bar” “Blank” * Can be displayed only on the bottom line of “TYPE [A]” text.
Auxillary Input Name Setting Selects the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select Auxillary input name setting mode Select “MENU” > “Name Set”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 3 Enter Auxillary input name setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed. 4 Select the Auxillary input name Turn the Control knob.
iPod/ Zune/ USB device Operation Function of Zune/ USB device Function of iPod Music Search Music Search for iPod Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played. Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play. 1 Enter Music Search mode Turn the Control knob. “SEARCH” is displayed. Displays the current Audio file name.
Function of iPod Function of iPod Searching for Music by Initial Related Search You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now. Browses for music of the same artist or genre as the one being played. 1 Enter Music Search mode 1 Enter Related Search mode Turn the Control knob. 2 Start the alphabet search Push the Control knob towards down. “A B C …” is displayed.
iPod/ Zune/ USB device Operation Drive Search Selecting the device inserted in the Multi Card Reader. 1 Put the playback to pause Press the Control knob. 2 Select a device Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3 Restart playback Press the Control knob. ⁄ • This unit is compliant with Multi Card Readers with a maximum of 4 slots. • If a device is inserted during connection of the Multi Card Reader, it is not recognized.
Favorite Control Favorite Preset Memory Favorite Preset Recall Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc. Retrieving an item registered to Favorite. 1 Display a favorite item Source SIRIUS/XM/HD iPod Hands-free phone Registerable items Preset Memory List selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. Telephone number retrieval. “ FAV ” is displayed when the operation procedure can be registered.
Favorite Control Input Level Adjust Favorite Name Setting Input Level Setting Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Favorite. Adjusts the USB I/F and AUX input level. 1 Enter Favorite Preset Recall mode Select “FAV”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Retrieve the Favorite memory to change Turn the Control knob. 3 Enter Favorite Name set mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the “FAVORITE NAME SET” display.
Function of KTC-HR300/ KTC-HR200 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Tuning Auto Memory Entry Selecting the station. Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select HD Radio source 1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD Radio" display. 2 Select the HD FM band Push the Control knob towards up. Switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands each time pushing towards up. Select the HD AM band Push the Control knob towards down.
Function of KTC-HR300/ KTC-HR200 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Function of KTC-HR300 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can tag your music. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local HD Radio station, you only have to press the Control knob. The song’s information will then be saved on this unit. The saved songs will then show up in a playlist called “Tagged” in iTunes the very next time you sync your iPod to your computer.
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use Call waiting • For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see (page 30). • You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit. For more details, see (page 23). • If you have registered two or more cell-phones, you need to select one of them.
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call 5 Press the Control knob. 1 Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select a dialing method Press the Control knob. “DIAL” » “INITIAL” » “PHONE BOOK” » “OUT-CALL” » “IN-CALL” » “MISSED CALLS” Methods of operations in the above modes are described below. 3 Exit the dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. Phone number is displayed. 6 Make a call Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Calling a number in the call log 1 Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select the call log mode Press the Control knob. Select the “OUT-CALL” (outgoing call), “IN-CALL” (incoming call), or “MISSED CALLS” (missed call) display. 3 Select a name or phone number Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Pressing this button each time switches between name and telephone number.
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see (page 30). • You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see (page 23). • You to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to connect. Refer to (page 25).
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device ⁄ To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you need to register it (pairing). You can register up to five Bluetooth devices to this unit. • This unit allows up to eight digits to be input for a PIN code. If a PIN code cannot be input from this unit, it can be input from the Bluetooth device. • If there are 5 or more Bluetooth devices registered, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device.
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering PIN Code Downloading the Phone Book By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. Download the phone book data from the cellphone so you can access the phone book from this unit. 1 Select PIN code edit mode Select “MENU” > “PIN Code Edit”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6).
Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device When two or more Bluetooth devices have already been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth device you wish to use. You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. 1 Select Bluetooth device selection mode Cell-phone Select “MENU” > “Phone Selection”. Audio player Select “MENU” > “Audio Selection”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6).
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Adding a voice dialing command Select “PB Name Delete” (Delete) Add a voice tag to the phonebook for voice dialing. You can register up to 35 voice tags. 5 Delete a voice tag 1 Select Phonebook name edit mode Select “BT” > “Voice Tag” > “PB Name Edit”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Phonebook name edit mode Press the Control knob.
SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS The SMS arrived at the cell-phone is displayed on the receiver. A newly arrived message is displayed. Download the short message (SMS) arrived at the cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit. ¤ • To prevent car accidents, the driver should not read the SMS while driving. 1 Select SMS download mode Select “BT” > “SMS” > “SMS Download”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6).
Satellite Radio tuner (Optional Accessory) control Basic Operation Selecting Satellite Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SIRIUS”/ “XM” display. ⁄ ⁄ • You cannot Channel search until the category information is acquired. Preset Memory • You need to register to the service provider to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Consult the service provider if “CALL … TO SUBSCRIBE” appears. • The radio may take a little time to start receiving after you select the Satellite Radio source.
Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB data storage device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device. • Playing order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
Appendix About USB device About the Cell-Phone • When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered. • Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. • You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub. • Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device.
Menu Glossary • Auto Answer This function automatically answers (responds to) a call after lapse of the preset time interval for automatic answer. “OFF” : Does not answer the phone call automatically. “0” : Automatically answers the phone call at once. “1s” – “99s” : Automatically answers the phone call after lapse of 1 – 99 seconds. ⁄ • If the time set in the cell-phone is shorter than that set in the unit, the former will be used. • This function does not work for call waiting.
Accessories Accessories $ # 1 2 .....1 .....1 3 .....1 % 4 .....1 ^ DISPLAY TEMPLATE CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINE B58-1488-04/00 .....1 .....1 5 .....1 & .....1 * 6 (Ø3 x 8) .....1 .....2 7 .....6 .....1 8 (Ø2 x 11.5, Blue) (Ø2 x 10, Black) .....1 9 .....2 0 (Ø2 x 9, White) (Ø2 x 5, Black) .....1 .....2 = - (Ø4 x 4.5) (Ø4 x 16.5) .....2 ~ .....2 ! (Ø4 x 16) .....1 .....2 @ .....2 32 | KOS-A300 B64-4452-00_00_KOS-A300_K.indd 32 09.2.
Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Installation for Display Unit 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. 6. Reconnect the - battery.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Hideaway unit (Front side) Accessory4 POWER USB I / F REMOTE IN TO DISPLAY UNIT To prevent USB cable and Display unit terminals from being unplugged, tie them to the wiring harness (Accessory 1) with the cable clamp (Accessory 4). Display unit Controller iPod ⁄ • The connection to Zune requires the Sync Cable attached to Zune.
Hideaway unit (Rear side) AUX IN TO KAB UNIT R LINE OUT R L L SIRIUS Satellite Tuner HD Radio Tuner XM Satellite Radio Tuner Bluetooth unit DVD player etc. Connection cable (Commercially available) Car stereo To AUX input Accessory3 English | B64-4452-00_00_KOS-A300_K.indd 35 35 09.2.
Installation Installation of Controller 1 According to the installation angle of the controller, When installing on the 8-degree surface Accessory6 install Spacer (Accessory 5) to Bracket (Accessory 6) as described below. When installing on the 0-degree surface Accessory6 9 7 Accessory5 8 8 Accessory5 Accessory7 (Ø2 X 11.5, Blue) Accessory9 (Ø2 X 9, White) ⁄ Accessory8 (Ø2 X 10, Black) • The direct installation of Bracket (Accessory ⑥) without Spacer (Accessory 5) is also possible.
3 Install Bracket (Accessory 6). When using spacer (Accessory 5) Accessory! (Ø4 X 16.5) ⁄ • Install the controller using the screws (Accessory-/=) when it cannot be secured firmly using the double-sided tape. • Thoroughly wipe away and dust or grease from the installation location using a cloth which has been soaked in a neutral cleaning agent and wrung out. Attach after allowing the installation location to dry.
Installation Installation of Display unit — Display Stand Used — 1 Install the display bracket (Accessory #) to the display stand (Accessory $). Accessory& Installation of Display Unit — Frame Used — 1 Using the display template (Accessory %), drill a hole on the display installation position. Accessory* (Ø3 x 8) 2 Install the display frame (Accessory ^) to the installation hole made in step 1. 3 Install the display unit to the display frame (Accessory ^).
Installation for Hideaway Unit • Installation using the self-tapping screws Use screws (Accessory$) to fix Hideaway Unit onto an audio board or another. Accessory$ (Ø4 × 16) • Installation using the velcro tapes Remove the backing from the Velcro strips (Accessory@) and attach it to the bottom of the Hideaway Unit. Install the Hideaway Unit on the carpet. Accessory@ English | B64-4452-00_00_KOS-A300_K.indd 39 39 09.2.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! ? • Cannot set up Display. ▲ (page 5) is not turned off. 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. Voice is not recognized. ✔ The vehicle window is open.
N/A Device: • An unsupported USB device is connected. • Connection to the iPod has failed. ➪ Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See (page 29) for information on supported iPods. No Music Data/Error 15: • The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. • Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play. USB ERROR: iPod Error: Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device.
Specifications USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 Compatible Device : Mass storage class Compatible 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 ".m4a" files WAV decode : Linear-PCM General Operating voltage (10.5 – 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Maximum Current consumption : 1.
2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
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