KENWOOD KDC-248U KDC-208U KDC-MP248U KDC-MP148U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation Designed for Made for Windows MediaN ~ iPod CiPhone 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 CD-receiver.
Safety CONTENTS Safety 2 Preparation 3- WARNING Stop the car before operating the unit. How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) Basic operations 4- Getting started 6- Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations Listening to the radio 7- Important to know...
Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate Iii. If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery. CR2025B ~It. '0:1 • Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Basic operations Loading slot Ejects the disc Display window Volume knob Detaches the faceplate The following indicator lights up when ... 5T: A stereo broadcast is received (FM). IN: A disc is in the unit. The illustration and button names used for explanation in this manual are of KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U (unless mentioned otherwise). Refer to the table below for the difference: ....
When you press or hold the following button(s)... • Turns on. • Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. • If the source is ready, playback a/so starts. "iPod" or "COIl is selectable only when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded. SRC SRC Volume knob (turn) Volume knob (press) ---- VOL 0 Adjusts the volume level. Selects items. • /T ENT~II Confirms selection. Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
Getting started Adjusting the clock Canceling the display demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO] .. [PRESS] .. [VOLUME KNOB] 2 3 4 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected as the initial setup. 2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. [DEMO OFF] appears.
SWITCH PRE SP SELECT REAR*1SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or asubwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear of the unit (through an external amplifier). IOFF*1 5/41 6 x 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance. F/W UP xX.xx IYES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO*: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Listening to the radio Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.
Listening to a disci USB devicel iPod Ejects the disc. ("NO DISC appears and "IN" indicator goes off.) USB terminal Slide open the cover. Press to select next folder. Start playing a disc 1 Press (!) SRC to turn on the power. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Playback starts automatically. 3 Press number button 6 (~II) to resume/pause playback (if necessary). r··············· ···.
Selecting a folder/tracklfile Selecting Repeat Play Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly to make a selection. Audio CD: TRAC (track) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF MP3IWMA: FILE REPEAT, FOLD (folder) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF iPod : FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL ROM) or repeatedly to make a selection.
Discs that cannot be used • Discs that are not round. Discs with coloring on the recording IIC l I. I surface or discs that are dirty. I !• You cannot playa Recordable/ReWritable I I I i I I. I I disc that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your disc writing software, and your disc recorder instruction manual.) 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.
Functions for KDC-248UI KDC-MP248U with iPod Playing a song on the playlist ·······;ltem:~~:~S~le~~{'~~~~l~~.~~~j·;~};~. 1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to display the playlist. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song you want, then press to confirm. SKIP SEARCH I 0.5%*/1%/5%/10%: Sets the ratio of Iskip when searching for asong in Music Search mode. (Holding ~ I ~ skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting made.) • Random play cannot be performed during MPLIST DEl "MY PLAYLISr appears.
Listening to the other external components Preparation: Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUilTIN AUX). (page 6) - ~:=:::::>"'"' -', ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~lE~~~ 1 Press SRC to select AUX." 2 Turn on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. II Auxiliary input jack ... ·· ·· ..···· ... .. 3.5 mm (3/16") stereo mini plug (optional accessory) Portable audio device (optional accessory) r-------'------.
Function settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. • See table below for selection. • Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated. • Press ~ to return to the previous item. 4 Hold ~ to finish the procedure. [AUDIO CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state... ~~?~fitj':'" ~~=.,.,...."".-=-',."".,."=~".....
Troubleshooting Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. I The unit does not work at all. Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulati~ tape properly, then reset the unit. If "PROTECT" does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. 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.
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range: For KDC-248UI KDC-208U: 200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz For KDC-MP248UI KDC-MP148U: 50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (SIN= 26 dB): 11.2 dBf (1.0 IJV175 0) Quieting sensitivity (DIN SIN = 46 dB): 19.2 dBf (2.
CAUTION 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 NO.21 CFR. 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
KENWOOD KDC-248U KDC-208U KDC-MP248U KDC-MP148U Installation Manual Manuel d'installation Manual de instalaci6n GET0687-OO2A (KW/KO) Cl2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved. -----------------Part list: @ Faceplate ... ® © Escutcheon... Mounting sleeve ..... @ Casing for faceplate ... ® Wiring harness... ® Removal tool ... @ Flat head screw (for Nissan cars) . ® Round head screw (for Toyota cars) ... ,War.,ln,1 A)(ertls~ent I Adv,el1lmC!.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery. Make proper input and output wire connections. . . UWiring connection" Install the unit to your car. ... "Installing the unit" Reconnect the terminal of the car battery. Reset the unit. e 2 3 4 5 e 1 Retirez la ele de contact, puis deconnectez la borne e de la MY· '$ batterie de la voiture. 2 Realisez une connexion correcte des fils d'entree et sortie. . . "Connexions" 3 Installez I'appareil dans votre voiture.
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MILITARY Units purchased through the U.SA. military exchange service overseas may be serviced under warranty in the continental U.S.A., subject to the following conditions. 1) The original warranty is in effect. 2) Proof of purchase is provided to the servicer. WARRANTY FOR MILITARY MARKET Kenwood corporation is proud of the Quality and workmanship of its audio equipment. This unit has been properly designed, tested and inspected before it was shipped to you.