KDC-X301 KDC-BT21 KDC-MP368BT KMR-D368BT CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D’EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 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. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
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.
IC (Industry Canada) Notice This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Note de IC (Industrie Canada) Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE 2 IMPORTANT BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warning and Caution in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
BASICS Faceplate Volume knob Remote control (RC-406) Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Loading slot / : Lights up when Bluetooth connection is established. ( 16) Detach button Attach / : Flashes when the unit enters searching status. Detach How to reset Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. : Can be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control. : Remote control functions are not available.
GETTING STARTED 1 Select the display language and cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], 5), the display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” 1 Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) or [SPA] (Spanish), then press the knob. [ENG] is selected for the initial setup. (For / / ) Then, the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”. 2 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected for the initial setup.
GETTING STARTED Register the marine remote ID (for TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/FM3/AM). ; MIX: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for each preset button, regardless of the selected band or SiriusXM channel. SYSTEM KEY BEEP ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates. SOURCE SELECT PANDORA SRC (For / / ) ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
RADIO Other settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow Search for a station the instructions stated on the selected item. 4 Press and hold to exit. . To return to the previous setting item, press 1 Press 2 Press repeatedly to select TUNER. repeatedly (or press / on the remote control) to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.
AUX RADIO PTY SEARCH (For / / ) Select the available Program Type, then press S / T to start. ) (For 1 Turn the volume knob to select the available Program Type, then press the knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language (ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN), then press the knob. 3 Press S / T to start searching. Preparation: Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] for [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) Start listening 1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Start playback The source changes automatically and playback starts. CD M Eject disc Label side USB input terminal USB CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) To On the faceplate On the remote control Playback/pause Press Press Reverse/Fast-forward*4 Press and hold S / T. Press and hold S / Select a track/file Press S / T. Press S / Select a folder*5 Press J / K. Press Repeat play*6 Press repeatedly.
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Select control mode 3 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob. While in iPod USB source, press 5 repeatedly. MODE ON : Control iPod using the iPod itself. However, you can still play/ pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse from this unit. MODE OFF : Control iPod from this unit. Quick Search (applicable only for CD, USB and ANDROID source) While in ANDROID source, press 5 repeatedly.
Pandora® (for CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID / ) Preparation: Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) Direct Music Search (using the remote control) 1 Press DIRECT. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number. 3 Press to search for music. Start listening or DIRECT. • To cancel, press • Not available if Random Play is selected.
Pandora® (for iHeartRadio® (for / / ) Create and save a new station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [FROM ARTIST] or [FROM TRACK], then press the knob. / / ) Preparation: Install the latest version of iHeartAuto application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT].
iHeartRadio® (for / / SiriusXM® Radio (for ) To On the faceplate Playback/pause Press Skip a track for custom station Press T. Press Thumbs up or thumbs down Press J / K. ( Not available ) Create a new/custom station Press 1. Scan for live station 1 Press 2 to start scanning. 2 Press 2 again to listen to the station. . On the remote control Press . . / ) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place.
SiriusXM® Radio (for / ) Start listening 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM. repeatedly to select a band. . “ ” lights up. 4 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. If “ALL CHANNELS” is selected, all the available channels will be shown. 5 Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob. (or) Press S / T to search for a channel manually. • Pressing and holding S / T changes the channel rapidly.
SiriusXM® Radio (for / ) SmartFavorites and TuneStart™ User stored channels are recognized as SmartFavorite channels*. The SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast content in the background. • SmartFavorites feature is available with SXV200 or later SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner. * SXV300 (and later) SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner can use all 18 stored channels as SmartFavorites. The SXV200 SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner can use 6 stored channels from the current band as SmartFavorites.
SiriusXM® Radio (for TUNE START*2 / ) ON: All qualified music channels in the SmartFavorite will start playback from the beginning of the song. ; OFF: Cancels. SIGNAL LEVEL Shows the strength (NO SIGNAL/WEAK/GOOD/ STRONG) of the current received signal. BUFFER USAGE Shows the memory usage (0% to 100%) for Replay buffer. SXM RESET YES: Resets stored channel and lock setting to default. ; NO: Cancels.
BLUETOOTH® Once pairing is completed, Bluetooth connection is established automatically. • / : “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator on the faceplate lights up. • / : “BT1” and/or “BT2” on the display window lights up. • This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP). • Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total. • Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will remain registered in the unit even if you reset the unit. To delete the paired device, 19, [DEVICE DELETE].
BLUETOOTH® To On the faceplate While talking on the first incoming call... Answer another incoming call and hold the current call Press Reject another incoming call Press End current call and activate held call Press Swap between the current call and held call Press . Default: XX On the remote control Press . . Press . . Press . MIC GAIN –10 to +10 (–4): The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the number increased.
BLUETOOTH® Make a call PHONE BOOK You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature. 1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode. “(First device name)” appears. • If two Bluetooth phones are connected, press again to switch to another phone. “(Second device name)” appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob.
BLUETOOTH® Make a call using voice recognition 1 Press and hold to activate the voice recognition of the connected phone. 2 Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions. • Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected phone for details. • This unit also supports the intelligent personal assistant function of iPhone.
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Audio Bluetooth test mode You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit. • Make sure there is no Bluetooth device paired. 1 Press and hold . “PLEASE PAIR YOUR PHONE PIN 0000” appears. 2 Search and select this unit model name (KDC-X3**/KDC-BT2*/KDC-MP3**BT/ KMR-D3**BT) on the Bluetooth device. 3 Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing. “TESTING” flashes on the display.
BLUETOOTH® Settings to use KENWOOD Remote application KENWOOD Remote application is designed to control the KENWOOD car receiver’s operations from the iPhone/iPod (via Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android smartphone (via Bluetooth). Preparation: Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device before connecting. For more information, visit . 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press and hold to exit. (or using the remote control) 1 Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]. 2 Press J / K to select an item, then press . To return to the previous setting item, press .
AUDIO SETTINGS SPEAKER SIZE FRONT The frequency and slope settings are automatically set for the crossover of the selected speaker. SIZE TWEETER 3.5"/4"/4.75"/5"/6.5"/6.75"/7"/4×6/5×7/6×8/ 6×9/7×10: Selects according to the connected speaker size for optimum performance. SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE: Selects according to the size range of the connected tweeter for optimum performance. ; NONE: Not connected. REAR 3.5"/4"/4.75"/5"/6.5"/6.
AUDIO SETTINGS Digital Time Alignment settings Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. • For more information, Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS].
DISPLAY SETTINGS Default: XX DISPLAY COLOR SELECT*1 Select color for ALL ZONE, ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 separately. 1 Select a zone. (See the illustration on the left column.) 2 Select a color for the selected zone. VARIABLE SCAN/CUSTOM R/G/B/preset colors*2 Default: : VARIABLE SCAN : CUSTOM R/G/B (R = 9/G = 9/B = 9) To make your own color, select [CUSTOM R/G/B]. The color you have made will be stored in [CUSTOM R/G/B]. 1 Press the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment.
TROUBLESHOOTING CD/USB /iPod Radio 26 Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. “MISWIRING CHECK WIRING THEN PWR ON” appears. Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the power on again. “PROTECTING SEND SERVICE” appears. Send the unit to the nearest service center. • Sound cannot be heard. • The unit does not turn on. • Information shown on the display is incorrect.
TROUBLESHOOTING Pandora ANDROID Cannot playback at [BROWSE MODE]. • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Android device. ( 8) • Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate control mode. • If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device does not support [BROWSE MODE]. ( 30) “NO DEVICE” or “READING” keeps flashing. • Switch off the developer options on the Android device. • Reconnect the Android device.
TROUBLESHOOTING Bluetooth® 28 Remedy “SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED – PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE.” Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to continue. “CODE ERROR” Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. ( 14) “NO CONTENT” There is insufficient content to start TuneScan. “SCAN CANCEL” TuneScan has been aborted. No Bluetooth device is detected. • Search from the Bluetooth device again. • Reset the unit. ( 3) Bluetooth pairing cannot be made.
REFERENCES Maintenance Cleaning the unit Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Cleaning the connector Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector. Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate) Handling discs • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it. • Do not use any accessories for the disc.
REFERENCES About Android device • This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above. • Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory (AOA) 2.0. • If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA 2.0, this unit always playback via AOA 2.0 as priority. About Pandora • Pandora is only available in certain countries. For more information, visit .
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION REFERENCES Warning Display information Source name / STANDBY Source name TUNER Frequency (*2) (*2) Clock Clock (back to the beginning) (back to the beginning) (For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations/FM Radio Data System stations only) Station name (*2) Radio text Radio text+ Title/Artist Frequency Clock (back to the beginning) CD or USB (For CD-DA) Disc name/Artist (*2) (back to the beginning) Track title/Artist Playing time Clock (For MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Part list for installation (A) Faceplate Do the required wiring. ( 33, 34) (B) Trim plate Hook on the top side Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting. Dashboard of your car (C) Mounting sleeve Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place. When installing without the mounting sleeve 1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Wiring connection (for / ) IMPORTANT : We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer. When connecting to an external amplifier, connect its ground wire to the car’s chassis to avoid damaging the unit.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Wiring connection (for / ) IMPORTANT : We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer. When connecting to an external amplifier, connect its ground wire to the car’s chassis to avoid damaging the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS USB / : 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed File System FAT12/16/32 Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio 1.5 A Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) AAC Decode AAC-LC “.aac”, “.
SPECIFICATIONS 50 W × 4 Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) Speaker Impedance 4Ω—8Ω Tone Action Band 1: Band 2: Band 3: Band 4: Band 5: Band 6: Band 7: Band 8: Band 9: Band 10: Band 11: Band 12: Band 13: Preout Level/Load (CD) : 5 000 mV/10 kΩ : 4 000 mV/10 kΩ / : 2 500 mV/10 kΩ Preout Impedance ≤ 600 Ω Operating Voltage 14.4 V (10.
• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
