KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D’EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 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.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE 2 Warning BASICS 3 Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) KDC-X397 Volume knob (turn/press) Display window Attach (not supplied for KMR-355U ) Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Loading slot Detach Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. * Not used. How to reset Detach button KDC-X397 KDC-355U KDC-255U KDC-155U KMR-355U How to replace the battery KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
GETTING STARTED 3 Set the initial settings 1 2 3 4 1 Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” \ “PRESS” \ “VOLUME KNOB” Press SRC to enter [STANDBY]. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob. 5 Press and hold to exit.
RADIO Default: XX Search for a station 1 Press L SRC to select TUNER. 2 Press repeatedly (or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select FM1/ SEEK MODE Selects the tuning method for the 4 / ¢ buttons. AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ; MANUAL: Manually search for a station. AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels. (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].
CD / USB / iPod Start playback CD Label side KDC-MP155U 0: Eject disc : Applicable — : Not applicable To Do this The source changes to CD and playback starts. Pause or resume playback Press 6 38 (or ENT 38 on RC-406). USB Select a track/file Press 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406). Select a folder Press 1 – / 2 + (or *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406). Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406). USB input terminal CA-U1EX (max.
CD / USB / iPod Direct Music Search (using RC-406) (except for KMR-355U ) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number. 3 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for music. • To cancel, press . • Not available if Random Play is selected. • Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file. (« 11) Set the skip ratio 1 2 3 4 Select a song by name (except for KDC-MP155U ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 While listening to iPod... Press . Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. Press again.
(for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U ) PANDORA® (for KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KDC-255U / KDC-155U / KMR-355U ) SiriusXM™ Preparation: Install the latest version of the Pandora® application into your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then log in and create an account with Pandora®. • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]. (« 4) Preparation: 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available). Start listening 1 Open the Pandora® application on your device.
SiriusXM™ If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, a pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel. Default: XX SEEK MODE Selects the tuning method for the 4 / ¢ buttons. CHANNEL: Manually search for a channel. ; PRESET: Search for a preset channel of the selected band. CHANNEL LOCK/ CH LOCK To unlock settings: 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry position.
AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... LOUDNESS LOUDNESS LV1/ LOUD LV1/ LOUDNESS LV2/ LOUD LV2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ; OFF: Cancels. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press BALANCE L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. the knob. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold to exit.
DISPLAY SETTINGS MORE INFORMATION 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press General • This unit can only play the following CDs: the knob. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold to exit.
TROUBLESHOOTING • Sound cannot be heard. • The unit does not turn on. • Information shown on the display is incorrect. The unit does not work at all. For KMR-355U : The Auto Power Off function (that turns the power off after 20 minutes when in standby mode) does not work. • Radio reception is poor. • Static noise while listening to the radio. “NA FILE” appears. “NO DISC” appears. “TOC ERROR” appears. “PLS EJECT” appears. Disc cannot be ejected. “READ ERROR” appears. “NO DEVICE” appears.
Laser Diode Digital Filter (D/A) D/A Converter Spindle Speed Wow & Flutter Frequency Response (±1 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) Dynamic Range MP3 Decode WMA Decode For KDC-MP255U / KDC-MP155U : 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) 11.2 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω) 19.2 dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω) 30 Hz to 15 kHz 63 dB 40 dB 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz (10 kHz space) 31 dBμ (36 μV) GaAIAs 8 times over sampling 24 Bit 500 rpm to 200 rpm (CLV) Below measurable limit 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Installating the unit (in-dash mounting) 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. • Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit. • Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
Wiring connection Rear/subwoofer output KDC-X397 KDC-355U L Front output Rear/subwoofer output FRONT REAR L R Subwoofer output SW REAR/SW R KDC-MP255U KDC-MP155U KMR-355U FRONT REAR/SW KDC-255U KDC-155U Part list for installation A Faceplate Front output R L Rear output ( ×1 ) Fuse (10 A) Antenna terminal B Mounting sleeve For KDC-X397 / KDC-355U / KMR-355U : To the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (commercially available) (« 8) ( ×1 ) If no connections are made, do not let th
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. JVC KENWOOD Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
MILITARY Units purchased through the U.S.A military exchange service overseas may be serviced under warranty in the continental U.S A, subject to lhe following conditions. 1) The original warran1y is in ellect 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.
USA. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION This warranty will be honored only in the U.SA EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES KENWOOD WARRANTY This warranty is enforceableonly by the original purchaser. KENWOOD'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITEDTOTHEREPAIRORREPLACEMENTOFTHEPRODUCT AT OUR OPTION. KENWOOD SHALL NOTBELIABLE FOR: 1. INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT; OR 2.