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.
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 seNice on the product.
Model KDC-248U/ KDC-208U/ KDC-MP248U/ KDC-MP148U Serial number _

US Residents Only

© 2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved. GET0687-00lC (KW/KO)

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 CONTENTS Safety
Safety 2 WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Preparation 3-
Important to know...
How to attach/detach the faceplate
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or
How to reset your unit
leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
How to prepare the remote controller
metal tools) inside the unit.
(RC-405)
• Caution: Adjust the volume so that you
can hear sounds outside the car. Driving
Basic operations 4-
with the volume too high may cause an
Getting started 6- accident.
• Condensation: When the car is air-
Canceling the display demonstration
conditioned, moisture may collect on the
Setting the demonstration mode
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
Adjusting the clock
In this case, remove the disc and wait for
Initial settings before operations
the moisture to evaporate.
Listening to the radio 7- • This unit can only play the CDs with:
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings rill~i rill~i rillD~
t)tOITAL AUDIO DIGITAL """010 ~!GllAL AUQ~
Ij;@.il.m;r:l ReWrilable
Listening to a discI • The illustrations in this manual are
USB devicel iPod 8 examples used to explain more clearly
.
how the controls are used. Therefore, what
Start playing a disc
appears on the illustrations may differ from
Connecting a USB device
what appears on the actual equipment.
Connecting an iPod (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U
• A USB connection cable, CA-U 1EX (optional
only)
accessory) is required for connecting a USB
Selecting Repeat Play
device.
Selecting Random Play
• You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone
Selecting Scan Play
with KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U.
Selecting a folder/track/file
The word "iPod" appearing in this manual
Direct Music Search using the remote
indicates the iPod or iPhone connected
controller (RC-405)
to this unit with a connection cable ,
Functions otKDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with iPod
KCA-iP101 (optional accessory).
Alphabet Search and My Playlist for iPod
• If you experience problems during
iPod control by Hand Mode
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
• When you purchase external components,
Listening to the other check with your Kenwood dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
external components 12
your area.
Function settings 13 • Detailed information and notes about the
playable audio files are stated in an online
Troubleshooting 14 manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
Specifications 15

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 Preparation Iii.

How to attach/detach the faceplate If the effectiveness of the remote

controller decreases, replace the battery.
CR2025B

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• Do not expose the faceplate to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
avoid places with too much dust or the
This perchlorate WARNING applies only
possibility of water splashing.
to the product sold or distributed in
• Keep the faceplate in its casing while
California USA "Perchlorate Material-special
detached.
handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
• The faceplate is a precision piece of
hazardouswaste/perchlorate:'
equipment and can be damaged by shocks
or jolts.
Caution:
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
• Do not set the remote control in hot places
terminals of the unit and faceplate with
such as on the dashboard.
your fingers.
• Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is
How to reset your unit
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
If this unit fails to operate properly, press the same or equivalent type.
reset button. • The battery pack or batteries shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such sunshine,
The unit returns to factory fire or the like.
settings when the reset • Keep battery out of reach of children and in
button is pressed. original package until ready to use. Dispose
of used batteries promptly. If swallowed
Reset button
contact physician immediately.

How to prepare the remote

controller (RC-40S)
When you use the remote controller for the
first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

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 Basic operations
Loading slot

Ejects the disc

Volume knob Display window

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). ·•
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Refer to the table below for the difference: USB terminal """':;;'-----iifIlll

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KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U KDC-208U/ KDC-MP148U
iPod Auxiliary input jack -":---'l

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3 (ALL ROM) 3
5 (MEMO MY U5n 5

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. (See "Installation Manual" on a separate volume.)

When a call comes in, "(ALL" appears.

• The audio system pauses.
• To continue listen to the audio system during a call, press (!J 5RC. "(ALL' disappear and the
audio system resumes.

When a call ends, "(ALL' disappear.

• The audio system resumes.

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 When you press or hold the following button(s)...

• Turns on.
• Turns off if pressed and held.

<!> SRC Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX,
STANDBY), if the power is turned on.
SRC
• 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.

Volume knob VOL 0 Adjusts the volume level.

(turn) • /T Selects items.

Volume knob ENT~II Confirms selection.

(press) Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
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• Selects the FM bands (FM 1/ FM2/ FM3) or AM.

*AM-/
BAND • Selects the next/previous folder. (Pressing BAND on the main
#FM+
unit can only select the next folders.)
6 (~II) ENT~II Pauses/resumes playback of a disci USB device/ iPod.

+ • Searches for radio station.

~/~ ~/~ • Selects track/file.
• Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held.

• Changes the display information.

• Scrolls the display information if pressed and held.
SCRL DISP
• Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 6) if pressed and
held while in clock display screen.
KDC-248UI KDC-MP248U only:
• Selects "iPod" source.
iPod
• Switches the controlling terminal (HANDS ON/ HANDS OFF)
for iPod playback if pressed and held. (page 11)

KDC-208UI KDC-MP148U only: Selects Random Play. (page 9)

AUD Enters [AUDIO CTRL] settings directly.

Attenuates the sound.
An
• To return to the previous level, press the button again.
Returns to the previous item.
Exit from setting mode.
EXIT • Press and hold ~ on the main unit will also exit from the setting
mode.

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 Getting started
Canceling the display Adjusting the clock
demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter
The display demonstration is always turned [FUNCTION] mode.
on unless you cancel it. 2 Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
When you turn on the power (or after you
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK],
reset the unit), the display shows:
then press to enter.
[CANCEL DEMO] .. [PRESS] ..
4 Turn the volume knob to select
[VOLUME KNOB]
[CLOCK ADJ], then press to enter.
1 Press the volume knob. Clock hour flashes on the display.
[YES] is selected as the initial setup. S Turn the volume knob to adjust the
2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. hour, then press to enter minute
[DEMO OFF] appears. adjustment.
• If no operation is done for about Clock minutes flashes on the display.
15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
to select [NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] minute, then press to confirm.
appears and the display demonstration Press ~ / ~ to move between the
starts. hour and minute adjustment.
7 Hold ~ to finish the procedure.
Setting the demonstration mode
1 Press the volume knob to enter Initial settings before operations
[FUNCTION]. 1 Press ~ SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select 2 Press the volume knob to enter
[DEMO MODE], then press to enter. [FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or 3 Turn the volume knob to select
[OFF]. [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration 4 Turn the volume knob to make a
starts if no operation is done for about selection, then press to confirm.
20 seconds. See table below for selection.
4 Hold ~ to finish the procedure. S Hold ~ to finish the procedure.

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PRESET TYPEl NORM*: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).;
___ MIX: Me.,r:norizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FMl / FM2/ F~.~L~~_
KEY BEEP ON*/ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
BUilTIN AUX ONl *: Outputs sound of the connected external component through the car speakers when AUX" is selected
II

as the source. ; ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when AUX" is selected as the
II

source. When you turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is
connected). Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level. ;OFF: Disables AUX" in
II

source selection.
CD READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to playas amusic CD. No
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sound can be heard if an audio .file disc --:.-.-:..-_-----------_.
is played.

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 SWITCH PRE 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).
SP SELECT 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.

• Press briefly to recall memorized station.

1 Press <!> SRC to select "TUNER."

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select a band (FM 1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).
3 Press ~ 1~ to search for a station.

Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

While listening to the radio...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
4 Hold ~ to finish the procedure.

'::Jlf~;$f'~.
Selects the tuning mode for ~ I ~ buttons.
AUTOl *: Automatically search for astation. ; AUT02: Search in the order of the stations in the preset
memory. ; MANUAL: Manually search for astation.
AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6stations with good reception. ; NO*: Cancels (automatic
_ _~ not activated). (Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (page 6)
MONO SET !ON: Improve the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost).; OFF*: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).
Using the remote controller (RC-40S)
FM+ / AM- : Selects band.
~ 1 ~ (+) : Selects station.
1- 6 : Selects preset station.

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 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

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1 Press (!) SRC to turn on the power.
connecting a USB
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.
device
Playback starts automatically.
3 Press number button 6 (~II) to
resume/pause playback (if necessary).
CA-U1EX
(optional accessory)

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Connecting an iPod
I About Audio file (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only)
I- Playable Audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma)
- Playable disc media: CD-R/RW/ROM
- Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level
1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
- Playable USB device file system: FAT16,
FAT32
Although the audio files are complied
with the standards listed above, the play
maybe impossible depending on the The source automatically switches, and
types or conditions of media or device. playback starts.
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 Selecting Repeat Play Selecting a folder/tracklfile
Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly 1 Press ~ to enter Music Search mode.
to make a selection. "SEARCH" appears, then the current file
name appears on the display.
Audio CD: TRAC (track) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
MP3IWMA:
track/file, then press to confirm.
FILE REPEAT, FOLD (folder) REPEAT,
REPEAT OFF • To return to the root folder (or first track for
iPod : FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF audio CD), press BAND.
• To return to the previous folder, press~.
Selecting Random Play • To cancel the Music Search mode, press
Press number button 3 (ALL ROM) or X and hold~.
repeatedly to make a selection. • < or > on the display indicates that
preceded/next item is available.
Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF • For USB device* and iPod: To skip search,
MP3IWMNiPod : press~/~.
FOLD (folder) RANDOM, RANDOM OFF * This operation is effective only for the files
• Press and hold number button registered in the database created with
3 (ALL ROM) or X to select Kenwood Music Editor. (page 10)
"ALL RANDOM:' • KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: To return to the
- Applicable only if"RANDOM OFF" is top menu while in the search mode of an
selected initially. iPod, press BAND.
- KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U only: Changes the
iPod browsing item to "songs:'
Direct Music Search using the
remote controller (RC-405)
Selecting Scan Play
• Not available if Random Play, Scan Play, or
Press number button 2 (SCAN)
iPod playback is selected.
repeatedly to make a selection.
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music
Audio CD :TRAC (track) SCAN, SCAN OFF Search Mode.
MP3IWMA: FILE SCAN, SCAN OFF "- _ -" appears.
• If scan play is selected, the unit starts 2 Press the number buttons to enter the
playing the first 1O-second intra of the track number.
music in the disc/current folder. 3 Press ~ / ~ to search for the music.
If"SCAN OFF" is selected, the unit resumes
• To cancel the Direct Music Search Mode,
normal play of the current song.
press ~ or EXIT.

Using the remote controller (RC-40S)

In playback mode:
FM+ / AM- : Selects folder.
~ / ~ (+) : Selects track/file.
ENT.-II : Pauses/resumes playback.
In Music Search Mode:
ENT.-.. : Confirms selection.
~ /.... : Selects folders/files.
~ : Returns to the previous folder.

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 IIC

I.
Discs that cannot be used
• Discs that are not round.
Discs with coloring on the recording
l Functions of KOC-248U/ KOC-MP248U with iPod

Alphabet Search and My Playlist

for iPod
I surface or discs that are dirty. I
!• You cannot playa Recordable/ReWritable I
Selecting a song by alphabet
I disc that has not been finalized. (For the 1 Press C\ to enter Music Search mode.
I finalization process refer to your disc "SEARCH" appears.
i writing software, and your disc recorder 2 Turn the volume knob to select a
I instruction manual.) category, then press to confirm.
I. 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt 3 Press C\ again to enter alphabet search
to insert using an adapter can cause mode.
I
I malfunction. "SRCH <- - ->" appears.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the
About USB device
character to be searched for.
• This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored
S Press ~ / ~ to move to the entry
I on a USB mass storage class device.
position.
• !nst~1I the USB device in the place where
You can enter up to three characters.
It Will not prevent you from driving your
I vehicle properly.
6 Press the volume knob to start
searching.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a
• To cancel the Alphabet Search mode, press
USB hub and Multi Card Reader.
and hold~.
• Make sure all important data has been
• A longer searching time is required if there
backed up to avoid losing the data.
are many songs or playlists in the iPod.
• Connecting a cable whose total length is
• To search for a character other than A to Z
longer than 5 m can result in abnormal
and 0 to 9, enter only "*':
playback.
• The article (a, an, the) of songs name will
About "KENWOOD Music Editor" be skipped during search.
• This unit supports the PC application
"KENWOOD Music Editor Light verl.O" or Registering songs in the playlist
later. 1 Select and play the song you want to
• When you use the audio file with register. (page 9)
database information added by the 2 Press and hold number button
"KENWOOD Music Editor Light verl.O;' 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to register.
you can search a file by title, album or "## STORED" (registration number)
artist name using Music Search. appears.
• In the Instruction manual, the term You can register up to 10 songs. "MEMORY
"USB device" is used to mean the device FULL" appears, if you try to register the
that contains audio files with database eleventh song.
information added with KENWOOD • If you attempt to register a song from
Music Editor. a different iPod, "NO INFO"followed by
• "KENWOOD Music Editor Light verl.O" is "MPLIST DEL" appears.
available from the follOWing web site: To delete the playlist, turn the volume knob
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ to select "YES;' then press to confirm.
• For further information on "KENWOOD • You can also register the song displayed in
1- ~~~i'c Editor Light verl.O;' refer to the site the Music Search mode by following the
~e or the application help. same procedure.
• Do not register Pod casts.
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 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) SKIP SEARCH I 0.5%*/1%/5%/10%: Sets the ratio of
to display the playlist. Iskip when searching for asong in Music
"MY PLAYLISr appears. Search mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the song (Holding ~ I ~ skips songs at 10%
you want, then press to confirm. regardless of the setting made.)
• Random play cannot be performed during MPLIST DEl YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ; NO*:
playback of a song in the playlist. ,Cancels.

Deleting a song on the playlist

1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST)

~I -
to display the playlist. About co~-p~tible iPod/iPhone
"MY PLAYLISr appears. Made for
2 Turn the volume knob to select the song I - iPod touch (3rd generation)
you want to delete, then press and hold iPod touch (2nd generation)
the volume knob. I - iPod touch (1 st generation)
3 Turn the volume knob to select I - iPod classic
"DELETE ONE" or "DELETE ALL/' then i - iPod with video
press to confirm. - iPod nano (5th generation)
Select "DELETE ALL" to delete all the songs - iPod nano (4th generation)
in the playlist. - iPod nano (3rd generation)
4 Turn the volume knob to select "YES," - iPod nano (2nd generation)
then press to confirm. - iPod nano (1 st generation)
"COMPLETE" appears. - iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
iPod control by Hand Mode - iPhone 3G
Press and hold iPod to enter iPod mode. -iPhone
• For the latest compatible list and
HANDSON:
software version of iPod/iPhone, see:
Control iPod from the iPod. "iPod MODE"
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod
appears on the display.
• If you start playback after connecting the
HANDS OFF: Control iPod from the unit.
I iPod, the music that has been played by
the iPod is played first.
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed
While listening to an iPod... without displaying a folder name, etc.
1 Press the volume knob to enter Changing the browse item will display a
[FUNCTION] mode. correct title, etc.
2 Turn the volume knob to select • You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD"
[SETTINGS], then press to enter. or "./" displayed on iPod.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a
selection, then press to confirm.
See the following table for selection.
4 Hold ~ to finish the procedure.

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 Listening to the other external
components
Preparation: Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUilTIN AUX). (page 6)

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1 Press <!> SRC to select AUX." II
Auxiliary input jack
2 Turn on the external component and
start playing.
3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
.....
volume.

3.5 mm (3/16") stereo mini plug

(optional accessory)
Portable audio device
(optional accessory)

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Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to I
observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.
!
I Cleaning the connector: Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and faceplate. Use a I
I
cotton swab or cloth. i
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.
I - Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. I
- Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
I
I - When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

I- Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

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 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...
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SUB-W LEVEL -15 - + 15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the subwoofer out~u.t_l_ev_el_. _
BASS BOOST B.BOOST LV1 */ B,BOOSI LV2~!~!~x~pre!erred bass boost leveL! OFF: Canc~_. __. _
SYSTEM Q ~ATURAL */ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY I TOP40/ JAZZI GAME: Selects apreset sound mode suitable to the
music genre. (Selects [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
BASS LEVEL -8 - +8 (Preset: 0): Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in each source. (Before making an
MID LEVEL adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
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TRE LEVEL
BALANCE L15 - R15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER R15 - F15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUB-W SET ON*: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.
DETAIL SET ILPF SUB-W: THROUGH*: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ;85HZ/120HZ/160HZ: Frequencies
! higherthan 85 Hz/120 Hz/160 Hz are cut off,
I
ISUB-W PHASE: REV (180°)/ NORM (00) *: Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line
with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if asetting other than
[THROUGH] is selected for [LPF 5UB-W].)
SUPREME SET: ON*: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in
MP3/WMA audio compression. ; OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playback an MP3/WMA
disc or aUSB device, except iPod.)
VOL OFFSET: -8 - +8 (for AUX) ; -8 - 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of

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(Preset: 0) each source. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the
source. (Before making an adjustment, sele~~the sourc~Jou ~ant t~ adjus.t.)
• [SUB-W LEVEll SUB-W SETI LPF SUB-WI SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W]. (page 7)
• [5UB-W LEVEll LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUB-W SET] is set to [ON].

[SETTINGS]

AUX NAME AUX* I DVDI PORTABLEI GAMEl VIDEOI TV: Selects the desired name for the connected component.
(Selectable only if"AUX" is selected as the source.)
CLOCK CLOCK ADJ: (For details, see page 6.)
DISPLAY DIMMER SET: ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF*: Cancels.
TEXT SCROLL: AUTO*I ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ;
OFF: Cancels.

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 Troubleshooting
Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections.
I 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.
The unit does not work at all. 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. The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. Ifthe condition
did not improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center.
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CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back and Insert afinalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used for
tracks cannot be skipped. recording) .
Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. / Check the cords

"NA FILE" appears. .

I
. and connections.
.~s playing an unsupported audio file. ....,.._..
"NO DISC appears. IInsert aplayable diSC into the loading slot
"TOC ERROR" appears. The CD is quite dirty. / The CD is upside-down. / The CD is scratched alot. Try
another disc instead.
------------+--- -------------
"ERROR 99" appears. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If
the "ERROR 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
._ - - - - _ . ---+- ._-_._ _.
"COpy PRO" appears. Acopy-protected file is played.
"READ ERROR" appears. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still
displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-+---'---C....... .._.

"NO DEVICE" appears. No USB device is connected. Connect an USB device, and change the source to
I USB again.
-------------_.- - ._-----------
"NO MUSIC appears. The connected USB device contains no playable audio--_._----_
file. ..._-._--
"NA DEVICE" appears. I Connect asupported USB device, and check the connections. ,
"USBERROR"appea~. l Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again. If the unit sti II

----------
"iPod ERROR" appears.
Noise is generated. =i
Tracks cannot play back as you have
intended them to play.
showing the same display, try to connect another USB device.
..Beconne~t the iPod. / Confirm that the sohware !~r_!~~~d is th~te~_:::"t:!.~!.?~~ __
I Skip to another track or change the disc.
I Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
--_._-------
"READING" keeps flashing. Longer readout time is required. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
u , _

Elapsed playing time is not correct. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
-----_._--
The number of songs contained in "SONGS" Podcast files are not counted in this unit as this unit does not support the
category of this unit is different from that I
playback of podcast files.
contained in "SONGS" category of iPoU
Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. \ This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and alimited number
album name). ~ of symbols.

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 Specifications
FM tuner section Audio section
Frequency range: Maximum output power: 50 W x 4
For KDC-248UI KDC-208U: Full bandwidth power (at less than 1%THD):
200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 22Wx4
For KDC-MP248UI KDC-MP148U: Speaker impedance: 4 0 - 8 0
50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB
Usable sensitivity (SIN= 26 dB): Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB
11.2 dBf (1.0 IJV175 0) Treble: 10kHz ±8 dB
Quieting sensitivity (DIN SIN = 46 dB): Preout level I load (CD): 2 000 mVil 0 kO
19.2 dBf (2.5 IJVl75 0) Preout impedance: $ 600 0
Frequency response (±3 dB): 30 Hz - 15 kHz
Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB Auxiliary input section
Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB Frequency response (±3 dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input maximum voltage: 1 200 mV
AM tuner section Input impedance: 10 kO
Frequency range (10kHz space):
530 kHz - 1 700 kHz General
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 20 dB): 31 dBIJ (36 IJV) Operating voltage (11 V- 16 Vallowable): 14.4 V
Maximum current consumption: lOA
CD player section Installation size (W x Hx D):
Laser diode: GaAIAs 182 mm x 53 mm x 158 mm
Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling (7-3/16" x 2-1/8" x 6-1/4")
D/A converter: 24 Bit Weight: 2.91bs (1.3 kg)
Spindle speed: 500 rpm - 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow &Flutter: Below Measurable Limit Subject to change without notice.
Frequency response (±1dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 %
Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB
Dynamic range: 90 dB
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio
Layer-3
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows
Media Audio

USB interface
USB standard: USB 1.1/2.0 (Full speed)
Maximum supply current: 500 mA
File system: FAT16/ 32
MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-l/2 Audio
Layer-3
WMA decode: Compliant with Windows
Media Audio

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 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.

Location: Top Panel

FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolfV technician for help.

• "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.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the u.s. and
other countries.

This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease
harmfu I influence on the environment.

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 KENWOOD KDC-248U
KDC-208U
KDC-MP248U Installation Manual
Manuel d'installation
KDC-MP148U Manual de instalaci6n
GET0687-OO2A (KW/KO)
Cl2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved.

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Part list:
@ Faceplate ...
® Escutcheon...
(xl)
(Xl)
Liste de pieces:
@
®
Fa~de.........
teusson
(Xl)
(xl)
listQ de componentes:
@ Plaea frontal....
® Escudere ...
(Xl)
(xl)
© Mounting sleeve ..... (xl) © Manehon de montage....... (xI) © Manguito de manraje... (Xl)
@ Casing for faceplate ... (Xl) @ Boilier pourla fa~de (xI) @ Esruehe de 10 placa frantal . (xl)
® Wiring harness... (xl) ® Q.blage eleetrique.......... (Xl) ® Mazo de cand uerores (Xl)
® Removal tool ... (x2) ® Dutil de demontage (x2) ® Herramiera de exrracei6n .... (xl)
@ Flat head screw (for Nissan cars) . (x4) @ Vis a tete plate (pour les voitures Nissan) (x4) @ Tamillo de cabeza plana (para los aurom6viles Nissan)..... (x4)
® Round head screw (for Toyota cars) ... (x4) ® Vis atete ronde (pour les voitures Toyota) (x4) ® Tornillo de cabeza redondo (para los auram6viles Toyora).... (x4)

,War.,ln,1 A)(ertls~ent I Adv,el1lmC!., "" rtf- g' 'j' '''')'1 '@g) 'r , r t' 6_$ g (', ·'t" , ,

• The unit can only be installed in a car with a 12 V DC power • L'appareil peut uniquement etre installe dans une voiture avec • La unidad solo puede instalarse en un autom6vil con (uente de
supply, negative ground. une alimentation de 12 V CC, amasse negative. alimentaei6n de 12 VCC con mma negativa.
• If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) • Si vous connectez Ie cable d'allumage (rouge) et Ie cable de • 5/ eoneera el cable de encendido (rojo) y el cable de 10 borerlo
to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in batterie (jaune) au chassis de la voiture (masse), vous risquez (amarillo) al ehas/s del autom6vil (tierra), podrla produeir un
turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power de causer un court-circuit qui peut provoquer un incendie. cortocircuiro y esto a su vez, un incendio. Conecte siempre esos cables
source running through the fuse box. Connectez toujours ces cables a1a source d'alimentation passant ala fuente de alimentaci6n que pasa par 10 caja de fusibles.
• Disconnect the battery's negative terminal and make all electrical par Ie boitier de fusibles. • Desconecte el terminal negativo de 10 baterfa y realice todas {as
connections before installing the unit. • Deconnectez la borne negative de la batterie et realiser toutes les conexiones electricas antes de instalar la unidad.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar connexions avant d'installer l'appareil. • Enrolle los cables no coneetados can una cinta de vinilo uotro
material. If no connections are made. do not let the wire come • Isolez les cables non-connectes avec un ruban de vinyle ou d'un material similar para que queden ais/ados. Si no se efectuan las
out from the tab to prevent short circuit. autre materiel similaire. Si aucune connexion n'est faite, ne conexiones, no deje que el cable sobresalga de 10 lenguera para evitar
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car's chassis again after laissez pas Ie fil sortie de la languette pour eviter tout court- cortocircuitos.
installation. circuit. • Asegurese de volver a conectar amasa esta unidad 01 chasis del
• Assurez-vollS de raccorder de nouveau la mise ala masse de cet autom6vil despues de la instalaei6n.
appareil au chassis de 1a voiture apres l'installation.

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• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the • Si I'allumage de votre voiture n'a pas de position ACe, • 5i el encendido de su autom6vil no esra provlsto de la pasiei6n ACe,
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off connectez Ie cable d'allumage aune source d'alimentation qui conecte los cables de encendido a una Fuente de alimentaci6n que
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power peut etre mise sous et hors tension avec la clef de contact. Si pueda coneerarse y desconeetarse con 10 /lave de eneendido. 5i
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the vous connectez Ie cable d'allumage aune source d'alimentation conecta el cable de encendido a una (uente de afimeRtaci6n que
battery may die. constante, comme un cable de batterie, la batterie risque de se recibe un suministro constante de afimentaci6n tales como los cables
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. deeharger. de la barerla, la barerla podrla descargarse.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Make sure the • N'utilisez pas vos propres vis. N'utilisez que les vis fournies. • No utifice sus propios tomil/os. Otifice s610 los tomil/os incfuidos.
faceplate will not hit the lid of the console (if any) when closing • Installez cet appareil dans la console de votre vehicule. Assurez- • Instale esta unidad en 10 consolo de su vehfcu{o. Asegurese de que 10
and opening. vous que la fac,:ade ne heurtera pas Ie couvercle de la console (s'il placa fronral no golpee 10 rapa de la consolo (si 10 hubiera) cuondo 10
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, yen a) lors de sa fermeture ou de son ouverture. abre y la cierra.
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly. • Apres avoir installe l'appareil, verifiez si les lampes de frein, • Despues de insralar 10 unidad, compruebe que laslamparas de
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. Ies indicateurs, les dignotants, etc. de la voiture fonctionnent freno, las luces intermitentes, ellimpiaparabrisas, etc. funcionen
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching to correctement. satis(actoriamente.
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one that has • Monter l'unite de fac,:on ace que l'angle de montage soH de 30· • Insrale 10 unidad en un angulo de 30' a menos.
the same rating. ou moins. • 5i se funde elfusible, en primer lugar asegurese de que los cables no
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which • Si un fusible saute, assurez-vous d'abord que les cables n'ont hayan causado un cortaeireuiro, y luego reemplaee el fusible usado
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you pas cause de court-circuit puis remplacez Ie vieux fusible par un por otro del mismo regimen.
share the e wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. nouveau de meme valeur. • Coneere los cables de los alravaees a cada uno de los terminales
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system, • Connectez separement chaque cable d'enceinte a la borne correspandientes. La conexi6n compartida de los cables ea
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals correspondante. L'appareil peut etre endommage si Ie cable 10 conexi6n a tierra de los mismos a cualquier parte metdlica
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). e
negatif pour une des enceintes ou Ie ccible de masse entre en del autom6vil padro danar la unidad 0 impedir su correcro
• Do not touch the metal part of this unit during and shortly after contact avec une partie metallique du vehicule. funcionamiento.
the use of the unit. Metal part such as the heat sink and enclosure • Quand deux haut-parleurs seulement sont connectes au systeme, • Cuando se han conectado solamente dos altavoces al sistema,
become hot. connectez les cables soit aux prises de sortie avant, soit aux prises conecte los conectores yo sea a ambos terminales de salida
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. de sortie arnere (c.a.d. ne melangez pas I'avant et l'arriere). delanteros, 0 a ambos terminales de salida rraseros (0 sea, no mezde
For safely'S sake, leave this work to professionals. • Ne touchez pas la partie metallique de cet appareil pendant ou terminales delameros y rraseros).
If you experience problems during installation, consult your juste apres son utilisation. Les parties metalliques, comme Ie • No roque las partes meralicas de 10 un/dad durante 0 justa despues
Kenwood dealer. dissipateur de chaleur et Ie boitier, deviennent chaudes. de utilizar la unidad. Las partes metdlicas, tales como el radiador 0 10
• Le montage et Ie cablage de ce produit necessite des competences carcasa, pueden estar muy calientes.
et de I'experience. Pour des raison de securite, laissez ce travail a • La insralaci6n y cableado de este produero requiere de habilidad
des professionnels. yexperiencia. Por seguridad, deje que un profesional realice este
Si VOlls rencontrez des problemes pendant I'installation, trabojo.
consuhez votre revendeur Kenwood. Si tiene problemas durante la instalaci6n, comulte con su distribuidor
Kenwood.

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Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the 1 Retirez la ele de contact, puis deconnectez la borne e de la 1 Quite 10 /love del interruptor de encendido; despues, desconeete
e terminal of the car battery. batterie de la voiture. el termlna/e de 10 bateria del autom6vil.
2 Make proper input and output wire connections. 2 Realisez une connexion correcte des fils d'entree et sortie. 2 Realice las conexiones de los cobles de entrada y salida
. . UWiring connection" . . "Connexions" correspondientes.
3 Install the unit to your car. 3 Installez I'appareil dans votre voiture. ... "Conexl6n del cableado"
... "Installing the unit" ... "Installation de l'appareil" 3 Instale 10 unldad en su autom6vil.
4 Reconnect the e terminal of the car battery. 4 Reconnectez 1a borne e
de la batterie de la voiture. ... Hlnstalaei6n de 10 unldad"
5 Reset the unit. 5 Reinitialisez l'apparei!. 4 Vuelva a conectar el termina/e de 10 bateda del autom6vil.
5 Reinicialice 10 unidad.

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Rear/subwoofer output terminals /

Prises de sortie arriere!caisson de grave /
Terminales de s lida traseros/subwoofer

Fuse (10 A) / Fusible (10 A) / Fusibie(lOA)

-
White / Blanc / Blanco
To front speaker (left) / A +)-"===="-"'==----
I'enceinte avant (gauche) / Blue / Bieu / Azul
AI alrovoz delantero }--'It-';;(M'''o'''t''-o'''ra"'n"'t"'en"-n"'a"'c-o-n"-tr-o"'lw.,-i.,-re"')"'/-----r.A"NTc;CO"'NT= (Not used) / (Non utilise) / (Sin utilizar)
(Izquierdo) (Cable de commande de l'antenne moteur) /
(Cabe de control de 10 antena motorizada) To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or
to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.! A la borne de commande
+ Gra / Gris / Gris
.-:B::,lu",e,-lW=h"ite,-/,-B~I",eul=B",lan:""c"-/.:.:Az",u",I/""B",la::.n,,,co,,--
_ _==~ d'alimentation lorsque vous utilisez l'amplificateur de puissance en option, soit a
To front speaker (right) / A Gray/Black / (Power control wire) ! P. CaNT la borne de commande d'antenne du vehicule./ AI terminal de control de potencia,
I'enceinte avant (droHe) / AI Gris/Noirl (Fil de commande d'alimentation) / cuando utiliza el amplificador de potencia opcional, 0 al terminal de control de la
alrovoz delantero (derecho) GrisiNe ro (Coble de control de potencia) antena en el vehleulo.
To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during
conversation. (fa connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your
+ Green / Vert / Verde
Brown I Marron / Marr6n navigation manual.) I A la borne qui est mise ala masse lorsque Ie telephone
To rear speaker (left) / Vers Green/Black / ....--;'(M"u"'t"'e"c-'o"nt"'ro"'I"'w"'ir'-e"')/==--------,-"'M"'urr"";- sonne ou pendant les conversations. (Pour connecter au systeme de navigation
l'enceinte arriere (gauche) / Vert/Noir I (Cable de contr6le de la sourdine) / Kenwood, consultez Yotre manuel de navigation.) / AI terminal de tierra cuando
AI oltavoz trasero (IzqUierdo) ( : - }Verde/Negro
-_-'--"-' --J (Silenciar cable del control) suena el telefono 0 durante la conversaci6n. (Para coneetQr elsistema de navegaci6n
Kenwood, consulte el manual del sistema de navegaci6n.)
Car fuse box / Boite de fusible de la Ignition key switch /
voiture / Caja de fusibles del vehfculo Commutateur de ele de
contact / Interruptor de la flave
To rear speaker (right) / Vers de encendido
nition wire) / Rou e (Clble d'aI!uma e) / Ro'o (Cable de encendido)
I'enceinte arriere (droite) /
Car fuse box / Boite de
AI altavaz trasero (derecho)
r-...:..:::=..o:::::=:L..::=.:...L.:==============="---.. fusible de la voiture /
Black (Ground wire) / Noir (Fil de terre) / Ne ro (Cable a tierra) Caja de fuslbles del
To the metallic body or chassis of the car / vehfcu{o
Vers corps metallique ou chassis de la voiture /
Battery /
A un cuerpo metdlico 0 chasis del autom6vil Batterie /
8aterfa

"X t

Installing without using the mounting sleeve

Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection have been (Japanese carl/Installation sans utiliser Ie manchon
completed earlie,,/ de montage (voiture japonaisel/lnstalaci6n sin el
Connectez Ie faisceau de ca,bles a l'appareil. Les autres connexions ont deja manguito de mont_je (autom6viles japonesesl
ete realisees precedemment. /
Remove the mounting sleeve and escutcheon from the unit. /
Canecte el maza de conductores a 10 unidad. £1 resto de 10 conexi6n de
Retirez Ie manchon de montage et ('ecusson de l'appareil. /
conduetores fue finalizada anteriormente.
Desmonte el manguito de montaje y el escudete de 10 unidad.
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle
Before attaching. make sure the direction of the mounting bracket and secure the unit with the supplied
escutcheon is correct. (Wider hooks on the top screws./
side.) I Avant la fIxation, assurez-Yous que la Alignez les entailles de ('appareil (des deux cotes) avec Ie
direction de l'ecusson est correcte. (Crochets support de montage du vehicule et fIxez l'appareil avec les
plus larges sur Ie cote superieur.) / Antes de fijarlo, vis foumis. I
compruebe si la direcci6n del escudete es Alinee los orlfieias de 10 unidad (en ambos lados) can 10 mensula
correcta. (Ganchos mas anchos en ellado de montaje del vehiculo y fije 10 unldad con los rarnil/os
superior.) suministrados.

T:

~[ smm EJ"[smm
sleeve firmly In place I Tordez les languettes Toyota cars /
, , .MAX. • , MAX.
appropriees pour maintenir Ie manchon de montage Voitures Toyota /
Gi-< :-; H Autom6viles Toyota
en place. / Doble las pestarias correspondientes para ~ 0Smm 0Smm
sostener el manguito de montaje firmemente en N:
posici6n. Nissan cars I
Voitures Nissan /
Autom6viles Nissan

1 Detach the faceplate./ Retirez la fa,ade. / Desmonte 10 placa frontal.

2 Engage the catch pin on the removal tools into the holes on both sides of the escutcheon, then pull it out. /
Engagez Ie loquet sur des outUs de retrait dans les trous de chaque cote de l'ecusson, puis tirez vers l'exterieur./
Enganche 10 una de agarre de las herramientas de extracei6n en los orlfieios a ambos lados del escudete y tire de el para
quitarlo.
3 Insert the removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, then follow the arrows instructions as shown on the right. /
Inserez les outUs de retrait profondement dans les fentes de chaque cote, puis suivez les instructions des fleches
indiquees ci-a droite. I
Inserte profundamente las herram/entas de extracci6n en las ranuras a ambos lados; despues, slga 10 direcci6n de las flechas,
como se muestra a fa derecha.

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 Warranty Card
Identification du produit
Modelo do aparelho e numero de serie
Model number & serial number

Revendeur & cachet

Nome da loja e carimbo
Dealer &stamp

Date d'achtat
Data da compra
Purchase date

Nom & adresse du client

Nome e endere'to do cliente
Name & address of customer

Attention:
This card and receipt (or invoice) are necessary to purchase a new panel in case of theft
or damage.
Attention:
Vous aurez besoin de cette carte et du re<;u (ou de la facture) pour acheter un nouveau
panneau en cas de vol ou d'endommagement.
Aten~io:
Em caso de dano ou perda do painel frontal, este Certificado de Garantia e a Nota Fiscal
de compra serao requisitados para a aquisi<;ao de um novo paine!.
~ 846-0812-00/01 (K) (10/02)
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 U.S.A. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION
This warranty will be honored only in the U.S.A. WHO IS PROTECTED EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser. KENWOOD'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS
KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OFTHE PRODUCT
FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AT OUR OPTION. KENWOOD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
We will pay for all labor and material expenses for covered 11NSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE
items. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
section of this warranty. KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES
Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation ("Kenwood") warrants this
BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE
product for aperiod of one (1) year from the date of original
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PRODUCT; OR
purchase.
2 ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL,
SERVICE CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS If your KENWOOD product ever needs service: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
NOT COVERED 1. Take or ship it to any KENWOOD Authorized Service Center LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in in Ihe U.S.A. along with & complete description of the. AllOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIOENTAl OR
material and workmanship in Kenwood car stereo components. problem. (if you are uncertain as to whether aService Center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
The following are not covered by the warranty: is authorized, please call1-800-KENWOOD lor the nearest AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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authorized Kenwood car stereo dealer or an automobile to ship the product for warranty service, wewill pay the return have other rights which vary from state to state.
dealer, unless the product is purchased through the U.S.A shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty
Military Exchange Service. within the United States. If aproblem developsduring or after the Limited Warranty Period,
2. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced. 3. Whenever your units are taken or sent for warranty service, O! if you have any questions regarding the operation ot the
modified or removed. you must include acopy of the original dated sales receipt product, you should contact your KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: as proof 01 warranty coverage. or Authorized Service Center. If the problem or your question is
a. Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented not handled to your satisfaction, please contact our Customer
to the carrier). LIMITATION OF IMPLIED Relations Department at the address listed below:
b. Installation or removal of the product. WARRANTIES
c. Accident, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES KENWOOD USA CORPORATION
unauthorized product modification or failure to follow OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR
instructions supplied with the product. P.O Box 22745,2201 East Dominguez
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF
d. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized THIS WARRANTY Street, Long Beach, CA 90801-5745
by Kenwood. Tel: (310) 639-5300
e. Any other cause which does not relate to a product
defect.

BRASIL JVC KENWOOD DO BRASIL COMERCIO DE ELECTRON'COS LTDA.

o labricante garante 0 produto identilicado na Nota Fiscal de venda ao consumidor contra CONSERTO EM GARANTIA
qualquer defeito de fabrica~ao ou de materia-prima durante 0 periodo de garantia. Esta garantia E indispens~vela apresentacao deste Certilicado de Garantia devidamente preenchido,
Ii valida no territorio brasileiro, condicionado ao uso correto do aparelho conforme 0 manual acompanhado da respectiva Nota Fiscal de compra do produto
de instru~aes.
o QUE NAo ECOBERTO PELA GARANTIA
PERioDO DE GARANTIA Inslalacao eremocao do produlo, despesas de trete, seguro eembalagem sao de responsabilidade
Esle produto egaranlido pelo prazo de 01 (um) ano, incluindo 0 periodo estabelecido por lei, do propriet~rio.
a partir da data de aquisi~ao, comprovada mediante a apresenta~ao da respectiva Nota Fiscal
de venda ao consumidor final. JVC KENWOOD DO BRASIL COMERCIO DE ELECTRONICOS LTDA.
Eventuais reparos realizados no produto durante 0 periodo de garantia nao implicam na
dilatacao do seu prazo Tel: 0800-7717270
www.kenwood.com.br
EXCLusAo DA GARANTIA
(a) Produtos com 0 numero de serie ou certilicado de garanlia rasurados, adulterados ou
ilegiveis;
(b) Defeitos resultantes de acidentes (quedas, batidas eetc), usa em desacordo com 0 manual
de instru~aes, m~ utilizacao, Iiga~ao afonte de tenSilo diferente da especificada no Manual
de Instru~iies, modifica~iies nao autorizadas;
(c) Danos causados por agenles da natureza (Ex: Chuvas, raios, maresia, enchentes eetc);
(d) Defeitos au danos em decorrencia de consertos realizados por pessoas nao autorizadas;
(e) Defeitos ou danos resultantesdouso de pe<;as ou dispositivos nao conlormesasespecifica~iies
da Kenwood;
(f) Danos ou deteriora~iies aos acabamentos externos, partes cosmeticas, cabos, adaptadores,
anlenas, filas, cabe~s gravadoras, CDs ou danos causadas por pilhas defeituosas ou
com vazamento;
(g) Defeilos ou danos devido ao transporte (reclama~iies devem ser feitas junto a empresa
transportadora);
(h) Qualquer outra causa que nao esteja relacionada a defeitos de materia-prima e de
fabrica~ao;
(i) Danos causados POl. tentativa de roubo au furto;
(j) Danos causados par usa de CDs de m~ qualidade.

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 CANADA KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC.
KENWOOD WARRANTY (e) Defects resulting from disaster, accident, abuse, misuse, ENTIRE WARRANTY
KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (hereinafler called lightning, power surges, neglect or lack of periodic This warranty constitutes the entire written warranty given
"KENWOOD"), gives the following wrillen warranty to the maintenance, unauthorized modification orfailureto follow by KENWOOD. No person, party, dealer or service centre
original customer of each new Kenwood product distributed in instructions in the owner's manual. or their agents or employees are authorized to extend or
Canada by KENWOOD and purchased from adealer authorized (f) Defects or damage as a result of repairs performed by a enlarge this warranty on behalf of KENWOOD by any written
by KENWOOD. person or party not authorized by KENWOOD. or verbal statement or advertisement or promotion, including
(g) Defects resulting from the use ot parts or devices that do any extended warranty program or plan that may be offered
KENWOOD warrants that each new Kenwood product. under not conform to KENWOOD specifications. by the dealer or service centre, unless approved in writing
normal use, is free from any defects, subject to the terms and (h) Damage or deterioration occurring to any exterior finishes, by KENWOOD.
conditions set forth below. If adefect should occur within the cosmetic parts, tape heads, adaptors, antennas, cables,
warranty period, repairs will be made free of charge for parts tapes, discs or faults or damage caused by defective or DISCLAIMER
and labour when such defects are determined by KENWOOD leaking batteries. KENWOOD disclaims any responsibilityfor loss of time or use
or its' authorized service centres to be allributable to faulty (i) Defects or damage occurring during shipping (claims should of the product or any other indirect, incidental or consequential
materials or workmanship al time of manufacture. Please be presented to the shipping company). damage to other products or goods, inconvenience or
contact KENWOOD to confirm if adealer or service centre is (j) Product voltage and lor line frequency conversions. commercial loss.
authorized by KENWOOD (k) Product installation or removal charges.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER
WARRANTY PERIOD TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE The provisions contained in this wrillen warranlyare not intended
This Kenwood product is warranted for parts and labour for a Should your Kenwood product require warranty service, del iver to limit, modify, take away, disclaim or exclude any warranties
period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, lease it to any authorized KENWOOD service centre and present or rights you may have which are set forth in any applicable
or rental, except for products which are used in aprofessional the original copy of your bill of sale and this warranty card provi ncial or federal laws or leg islation
or commercial application, which are warranted for aperiod as proof ot warranly, or send your product fully insured and
of ninety (90) days for parts and labour and are subject to the lreight prepaid to the nearest authorized KENWOOD service
terms and conditions of the warranty. centre. To avoid possible shipping damage, make sure the
IMPORTANT
This warranty card by itself is not considered by KENWOOD as
product is properly packed. Include acopy of your original
aval id proof of purchase. When applying for warranty repairs,
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS bill of sale and this warranty card as proof of warranty along
you must present the original copy of your bifl of sale and this
This warranty excludes: with your name, home and lor work telephone number(s),
warranty card as proof of warranty, so we recommend1hatthey be
(a) Products purchased in aforeign country or purchased in a complete return address and a detailed description of the
kept in asafe place, should they be required in the future.
Canada and taken to atoreign country. fault(s). Products repaired within warranty will be returned
(b) Products purchased trom a dealer not authorized by freight prepaid to destinations within Canada. The customer
KENWOOD. is responsible for all freight and related costs for the return 01 KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC.
(c) Products with the serial number defaced, altered or product(s) to destinations outside Canada. 6070 Kestrel Road, Mississauga,
missing. Ontario, Canada l5T 1S8
(d) Periodic check-Ups which do not disclose any defects Tel.: (905) 670-7211
covered by this warranty.
Fax: (905) 670-7248

GARANTIE KENWOOD (e) les defauts causes par les desaslres, les accidents, les L'ENTIERE GARANTIE
KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (ci-apres appelee abus, lesemplois incorrects, les eclairs, les surtensions de Cette garantie represente I'entjere garantie donnee par ecrit par
"KENWOOD"), donne par ecrit la garantie suivante aI'acheteur courant, les manques de soins ou d'entretiens periodiques, KENWOOD. KENWOOD ne se tient aucunement responsable
original de chaque nouveau produil Kenwood distribue au les modifications non autoriseesou les manques de respect de toutes extensions ni de toutes augmentations de celie
Canada par KENWOOD et achete aun concessionnaire autorise du mode d'emploi: garantie laites ou entreprises par toules personnes, parties,
par KENWOOD. (I) les defauts ou les dommages causes lors de reparations concessionnaires ou centres de service ou par leurs agents
eflectuees par une personne ou par une partie non autorisee ou employes au nom de KENWOOD au moyen d'aflirmations
KENWOOD garantit, sous reserve des termes et des conditions par KENWOOD; verbales ou ecrites, d'annonces ou de promotions, yinclus tous
enonces ci-dessous, que chaque nouveau produit Kenwood, (g) les defautscauses par I'emploi de pieces ou de dispositifs qui prog rammes ou plans de garantie etendue que puissent oflrir
dans des conditions d'emploi normales, est exempt de tous ne se conforment pas aux exigences de KENWOOD; les concessionnaires au les centres de service, amoins que
defauts. Si I'un defaut se produit pendant la periode de garantie, (h) les finitions exterieures, les pieces cosmetiques, les tetes KENWOOD n'y ait consenti par Bcrit d'avance.
KENWOOD s'engage aassumer Ie coOt des pieces defectueuses de bandes, les adaptateurs, les antennes, les cables,
et de la main-d'oeuvre necessaires pour effectuer les reparations les bandes, les disques endommages ou deperis, ni les RENONCIATION
pourvu que de tels defauts sont allribuables a des pieces defauts ou dommages causes par des piles defectueuses KENWOOD renonce atoutes responsabilites de perte de temps,
detectueuses employees lors de la fabrication du produit ou qui fuient; d'emploi du produit, detous dommagesindirects ou accessoires
Kenwood ou ala main-d'oeuvre tel qu'etabli par KENWOOD ou (i) les detauts ou dommages qui se produisent pendant causes ad'autres produits ou biens, de taus inconvenients ou
par I'un de ses centres de service autorises. Appelez KENWOOD I'expedition des produits Kenwood (On devrait deposer de de toutes pertes commerciales.
pour verifier si un concessionnaire ou un centre de service est telles reclamations aupres des compagnies de transport);
autorise par KENWOOD. (j) les conversions de tension eVou de frequence du
produil;
AVIS AUX CONSOMMATEURS
Les stipulations contenues dans la presente garanlieecrite n'ont
PERIODE DE GARANTIE (k) les trais d'installation ou d'enlevement du produit.
pas pour but de limiter, de modifier, de diminuer, de rejeter ni
Les pieces et la main-d'oeuvre necessaires pour la reparation d'exclure d'autres garanties ni droits enonces dans n'importe
des produits Kenwood sont garanties pendant la perioded'un (1) COMMENT OBTENIR DU SERVICE quelles lois ou legislations provinciales ou federales.
an acompter de ladate d'achat, de bail ou de location originale, SOUS GARANTIE
sauf dans les cas ou les produits Kenwood sont employes dans Au cas ou un service sous garantie de votre produit Kenwood
un but professionnel ou commercial, ou la garantie des pieces IMPORTANT
s'avere necessaire, veuillez livrer Ie produit an'importe quel KENWOOD ne considere pas cetle garantie loute seute comme
et de la main-d'oeuvre demeure en vigueur pendant une peri ode centre de service KENWOOD et presenter la copie originale du
de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours sous reserve des fermes et des etant une preuve d'achat valide. Lorsqu'on demande du service
contrat de vente et celie carte de garantie en tant que preuve sousgarantie, il faudrapresenler lacopie originaledu contrat de
conditions de la garantie. de garantie ou veuillez faire parvenir votre produit assure et vente aussi bien que cetle carte de garantie en tant que preuve
port paye au centre de service KENWOOD autorise Ie plus de garantie. On recommande de les conserver dans un lieu sOr
EXCLUSIONS DE GARANTIE proche. Pour eviter toutes possibilites de dommages pendant au cas ou elles s'avereraient necesaires aI'avenir.
Celie garantie ne couvre pas: Ie transport, veuillez bien emballer Ie produil. Veuillez inclure
(a) les produits achetes aI'etranger ou achetes au Canada et une copie du contrat de vente original et celie carte de garantie
transportes aI'etranger; en tant que preuve de garantie aussi bien que volre nom,
KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC.
(b) les produits achetes aun concessionnaire non autorise numeros de telephone au poste de travail eVou au domicile, 6070 Kestrel Road, Mississauga,
par KENWOOD; votre adresse et une description detaillee des defauts. Les Ontario, Canada L5T 1S8
(c) les produils dont Ie numero de serie manque, aete eflace produits sous garantie repares seront retoumes port paye aux Telephone: (905) 670-7211
ou modifie; destinations a I'interieur du Canada. Le consomma1eur sera
(d) les services d'entretien periodiques qui n'indiquent aucun Telecopieur: (905) 670-7248
responsable de tous frais de transport et d'autres frais qui s'y
detaut couvert par celte garantie; rapportent pour faire expedier les produits a destinations a
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I'exterieur du Canada.
 MILITARY
Units purchased through the U.SA. military exchange service LIMITATION OF IMPLIED KOREA:
overseas may be serviced under warranty in the continental WARRANTIES Kenwood Rep,; c/o
U.S.A., subject to the following conditions. Any and all implied warranties, including warranties of KOAX Repair Shop, AAFES-PAC
1) The original warranty is in effect. merchantability and fitness for aparticular purpose, shall be
2) Proof of purchase is provided to the servicer. DD-Camp Market, APO San Francisco
limited in duration to the length of this warranty. 96488
WARRANTY FOR MILITARY MARKET EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES
Kenwood corporation is proud of the Quality and workmanship KENWOOD's liability for any defeelive product is limited to GUAM:
of its audio equipment. This unit has been properly designed, the repair or replacement of said product, at our polion, and Kenwood Rep,; c/o
tested and inspected before it was shipped to you. II properly shall not include damages of any kind, whether incidental, Guam NEX No. 230-010,
installed and operated inaccordance with instructions furnished, consequential or otherwise, expect to the ex1ent prohibited
it should give you an optimum reliable pertormance. FPO San Francisco 96630
by applicable law. Kenwood Rep,; c/o
WARRANTY PERIOD GUAX, AAFES-PAC, APO San Francisco
This product is warranted for aperi ad of (1) year from the date KENWOOD AUTHORIZED SERVICE 96334
of the original purchase. CENTERS IN MILITARY MARKET
U.S.A.:
SCOPE OF WARRANTY JAPAN: Hawaii
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in Yokota
materials and workmanship of the Kenwood brand products, Kenwood Factory Service
Kenwood Rep,; c/o 99-994 Iwaena St., Aiea, Hawaii 96701
During the warranty period, any authorized Kenwood Service Yokota BX, JAAX AAFES-PAC,
Center in the military market listed in the back of this warranty APO San Francisco 96328 Alaska
card will provide you free-of-charge both parts and labor
Vista Radio TV,;
required to correct any defect in materials or workmanship.
Zama 861 East Loop Road, Anchorage, Alaska
The following are not covered by this warranty, Kenwood Rep,; c/o 99501
1. Voltage conversions. Zama PX, JAAX AAFE5-PAC, Anchorage Commercial Electronics, Inc.;
2. Periodiccheck-ups which do not discloseany defectcovered APO San Francisco 96343 1450 East 9th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska
by the warranty. 99501
3. Cabinets, grilles, other ex1erior finishes, bells, tape heads,
and other non-durable parts and accessories. Misawa
4. Units onwhich the serial number has been effaced, modified Kenwood Rep,; c/o In The Continental U.S.A.
or removed. Misawa BX, JAAX AAFES-PAC, For Nearest Authorized Service Center;
5. Installation and/or removal charges, APO San Francisco 96519 Tel: 1-800-536-9663
6. Damaged magnetic tapes.
7. House call charges for any repa irs,
8. Shipping or delivery charges to or from an authorized Yokosuka Kenwood Service U.S.A.
Kenwood Service Center, Kenwood Rep,; c/o Kenwood Factory Service;
9. Thiswarrantywill not cover any failure that is due to any of the A-33, Yokosuka NEX No. 260-010 P.O. Box 22745,2201 East Dominguez
following conditions in accordancewilh the visual inspection FPO Seattle 98760 Street,
of the authorized Kenwood Service Center: Long Beach, California 90801-5745
'Improper maintenance or repair, including the installalion of Tel: (310) 639-5300
parts or accessories that do not conform to the Quality and Atsugi
specifications of the original parts. Kenwood Rep,; c/o
, Misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification Atsugi NEX No. 260-020 FPO Seattle EUROPE:
or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner's 98767 Please inquire at the military resale
Manual. outlets where you bought your Kenwood
, Accidental or intentional damages. products, or
'Repairs or attempted repairs by an unauthorized agency. Iwakuni
(All repairs must be pertormed at an authorized Kenwood Kenwood Rep,; c/o KENWOOD ELECTRONICS
Service Center.) Marine Corps Exchange, Marine Corps DEUTSCHLAND GMBH:
'Damages or deteriorations caused during shipment (Claims Air Station, Rembrucker-Str. 15, 63150 Heusenstamm,
must be presented to the carrier). FPO Seattle 98764 Germany
'Damages or deteriorations resulting from removal and/ Tel.: 49-06104-69010
or replacement.
Sasebo
PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITIES Sasebo NEX;
As the purchased of anew Kenwood brand product, you are Navy Exchange 26Q-040
requested to do the following in order to obtain Kenwood F.A. Box 115 FPO Seattle 98766
warranty service.
1. Retain your sales sliporotherevidence ofpurchasefor proving
your eligibility for requesting Kenwood warranty service. Okinawa
2. Make your unit available to an authorized Kenwood Service Kenwood Rep,; c/o
Center in the military market for inspection and approved OWAX, AAFES-PAC, APO San Francisco
warranty service, or ship your unit in its original carton box 96230
or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges prepaid,
to the authorized Kenwood Serv ice Center.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this kenwood product. As mentioned in the pages of this booklet, our warranty is only
valid in the countries listed. If your country is not listed please contact your retailer for information on warranty
procedure, or write to:

KENWOOD Corporation Customer Information Center

1-16-2, Hakusan, Midori-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 226-8525 Japan
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