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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
KDC-248U
hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating
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KDC-208U
Kenwood Corporation
KDC-MP248U
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KDC-MP148U
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CD-RECEIVER
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR.
INSTRUCTION
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Safety CONTENTS 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 accident. Getting starte
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Preparation If the effectiveness of the remote How to attach/detach the faceplate controller decreases, replace the battery. 1 3 1 2 2 2 4 Do not expose the faceplate to direct 1 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. handli
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Basic operations Loading slot Remote sensor Do not expose to bright sunlight. Ejects the disc Volume knob Display window Detaches the faceplate The following indicator lights up when... ST: 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). USB terminal Refer to the table below for the difference: KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U KDC-208U/ KDC-MP148U Auxiliary input
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When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation controller Turns on. — Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY), if the power is turned on. SRC • If the source is ready, playback also starts. “iPod” or “CD” is selectable only when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded. VOL Adjusts the volume level. Volume knob (turn) 5 / ∞ Selects items. ENT Confirms selection. Volume knob (press) — Ent
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Getting started Canceling the display Adjusting the clock demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. The display demonstration is always turned 2 Turn the volume knob to select on unless you cancel it. [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
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SWITCH PRE REAR */ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear of the unit (through an external amplifier). SP SELECT OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance. F/W UP xx.xx YES: 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
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Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) Press to select track/file. Hold to fast-forwards/reverses. USB terminal Slide open the cover. Press to select next folder. Start playing a disc 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 ( ) to CA-U1EX resume/pause playback (if necessary). (optional accessory) USB device (optio
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Selecting Repeat Play Selecting a folder/track/file 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/ MP3/WMA : 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 BA
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Functions of KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with iPod Discs that cannot be used Discs that are not round. Alphabet Search and My Playlist Discs with coloring on the recording for iPod surface or discs that are dirty. Selecting a song by alphabet You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that has not been finalized. (For the 1 Press to enter Music Search mode. finalization process refer to your disc “SEARCH” appears. writing software, and your disc recorder 2 Turn the volume knob to select a in
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Functions for KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with iPod Playing a song on the playlist Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) 1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST) SKIP SEARCH 0.5% */ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of to display the playlist. skip when searching for a song in Music “MY PLAYLIST” appears. Search mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song (Holding 4 / ¢ skips songs at 10% you want, then press to confirm. regardless of the setting made.) Random play cannot be performed during MPLIST DE
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Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 6) 1 Press SRC to select “AUX.” 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) Maintenance Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precautio
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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... Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SUB-W
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. “PROTECT” appears and no operations can Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating be done. 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
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Specifications FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range: Maximum output power: 50 W × 4 For KDC-248U/ KDC-208U: Full bandwidth power (at less than 1 % THD): 200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz 22 W × 4 For KDC-MP248U/ KDC-MP148U: Speaker impedance: 4 Ω — 8 Ω 50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz Tone action: Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB): Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB 11.2 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω) Treble: 10 kHz ±8 dB Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB): Preout level /
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Sécurité TABLE DES AVERTISSEMENT MATIERES Arrêtez la voiture avant de manipuler l’appareil. Sécurité 2 Important... Préparation 3 Pour éviter les courts-circuits, ne jamais mettre ou laisser d’objets métalliques Comment attacher/détacher la façade (comme une pièce de monnaie ou un outil Comment réinitialiser votre appareil en métal) à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Comment préparer la télécommande Attention: Ajustez le volume de façon à (RC-405) pouvoir entendre les sons extérieurs à la
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Préparation Si la télécommande perd de son Comment attacher/détacher la efficacité, remplacez la pile. façade 3 1 2 1 2 4 2 1 N’exposez pas la façade à la lumière directe Attention: du soleil, à trop de chaleur ou d’humidité. Ne pas placer la télécommande dans des Évitez également les endroits trop endroits exposés à la chaleur, comme sur le poussiéreux ou exposés aux éclaboussures. tableau de bord par exemple. Conserver la façade dans son étui Pile au lithium. lorsqu’elle est détach
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Fonctionnement basique Fente d’insertion Capteur de télécommande NE l’exposez PAS à la lumière directe du soleil. Éjection d’un disque Bouton de volume Fenêtre d’affichage Détacher la façade L’indicateur suivant s’allume quand... ST: Une émission stéréo est reçue (FM). IN: Un disque se trouve dans l’appareil. Les illustrations et les noms des touches utilisés pour les explications de ce mode d’emploi sont du KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U (sauf mention contraire). Borne USB Reportez-vous au tableau ci
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Quand vous appuyez ou maintenez pressées les touches suivantes... Appareil Télécommande Opérations générales principal Met l’appareil sous tension. — Maintenez cette touche pressée pour mettre l’appareil hors tension. Choisit les sources disponibles (TUNER, USB ou iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY) si l’appareil est sous tension. SRC • Si la source est prête, la lecture démarre aussi. “iPod” ou “CD” peuvent être choisis uniquement quand un iPod est connecté ou qu’un CD est en place. Bouton de VO
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Pour commencer Annulation des démonstrations Réglage de l’horloge 1 Appuyez sur le bouton de volume pour des affichages entrer en mode [FUNCTION]. La démonstration des affichages reste toujours 2 Tournez le bouton de volume pour choisir en service tant que vous ne l’annulez pas. [SETTINGS], puis appuyez sur le bouton Quand vous mettez l’appareil sous tension pour valider. 3 Tournez le bouton de volume pour choisir (ou après une réinitialisation de l’appareil), [CLOCK], puis appuyez sur le
