Kenwood KDC-MP345U User manual

KDC-MP345U
KDC-MP245U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B64-4529-00/00 (KW/K0)
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 service on the product.
Model KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U Serial number
US Residents Only
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Contents
Before Use 3
Basic Operations 4
Before Using
Common Operation
Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod)
Listening Radio
General 6
Removing the Faceplate
Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call
Display Indicator
Text Display Selection
Function Setting 8
<SETTINGS>
<INITIAL SET>
<DEMO MODE>
<AUDIO CONTROL>
Music Disc/Audio File Operation 12
Play Function
All Random
Music Search
Music Search for iPod
Alphabet Search
My Playlist for iPod
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Direct Music Search
Basic Operations of remote control 15
Appendix 16
Accessories/Installation Procedure 18
Connecting Wires to Terminals 19
Installation/Removing the Unit 20
Troubleshooting Guide 21
Specifications 23
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
• iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• “Made for iPod”means that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
• “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to iPhone 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.
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Before Use
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel
the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Exit of the
Demonstration Mode> (page 4).
How to reset your unit
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when the
Reset button is pressed.
1. Release the faceplate lock so that it can be
removed. Refer to <Removing the Faceplate>
(page 6)
2. Press the Reset button and reattaching the
faceplate.
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with
a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it
again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or
using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
About the Terminals of the Unit and
Faceplate
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the
unit and faceplate with your fingers.
• If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them
with a clean soft dry cloth.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
Notes
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
• The characters which can be displayed by this unit
are A-Z 0-9 @ “ ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } |
~ .
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some of the
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
• Do not use disc type accessories.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with .
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/
CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using
an adapter can cause malfunction.
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Basic Operations
Before Using
Exit of the Demonstration Mode
Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it
for the first time after installation.
1Press the [VOL] knob to quit the demonstration
mode when the messages “CANCEL DEMO”,
“PRESS”, “VOLUME KNOB” are displayed (approx.
15 seconds).
2Select “YES” and press the [VOL] knob.
When “NO” is selected, turn the [VOL] knob.
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• Demonstration mode can also be cancelled in “DEMO
MODE” of <Function Setting> (page 8).
Adjusting the Clock
1Press the [DISP] button several times until clock
display (“CLOCK”) appears.
2Keep pressing the [DISP] button until the hour
display blinks.
3Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust the hour.
4Press the [VOL] knob to finish the hour adjusting.
The minute display blinks.
5Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust the minute.
6Press the [VOL] knob to finish the minute
adjusting.
Common Operation
Power and source select
Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC]
button.
When power is ON, pressing the [SRC] button
switches among playable sources in the following
order:
Tuner (“TUNER”) ➜USB (“USB”) or iPod (“iPod”)
➜CD (“CD”) ➜Auxiliary Input (“AUX”) ➜Standby
(“STANDBY”) ➜Tuner (“TUNER”)
Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for at least 1
second turns the power OFF.
⁄
• The source “iPod”and “CD” can be selected when each
source is ready to play.
Volume
Turning the [VOL] knob adjusts the sound
volume.
Clock display and Display scroll
Pressing the [DISP] button selects the display
mode.
Refer to <Text Display Selection> (page 7).
Keeping pressing the [DISP] button scrolls the
display.
Auxiliary input
Portable audio device can be connected with the
stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).
[BAND] [VOL] [1][2] [3][4] [5][6]
[] [D]
[]
[DISP][SRC]
[ ]
[ ]
Release
Auxiliary input
USB Terminal
Disc slot
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Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod)
Playing Disc
Insert a disc into the disc slot.
When inserted, the source is switched
automatically and a song starts playing.
Playing USB device
Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB
terminal.
When connected, the source is switched
automatically and a song is starts playing.
Folder select
Pressing the [BAND] button switches a folder.
The iPod can be operated only when a category
has been selected in the search mode.
Song select
Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects a song
(track or file).
Fast reverses or forwards the music while
pressing the [4] or [¢] button.
(No sound is output while playing audio file.)
Pause and play
Pressing the [6] button pauses or resumes
playing a song (track or file).
Removing Disc and USB device
Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc.
Keeping pressing for at least 2 seconds can
be entered to the USB Remove mode (“USB
REMOVE” is displayed.) and the USB device can
be removed safely.
⁄
• CA-U1EX (optional accessory) is required to connect a USB
device.
CA-U1EX
• KCA-iP101 (optional accessory) is required to connect an
iPod.
• For the playable audio files, devices, iPod, see <About Audio
file> (page 16).
Listening Radio
Select Tuner source
Pressing the [SRC] button several times switches
the source to “TUNER”.
Band select
Pressing the [BAND] button switches the
receiving band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM).
Station select
Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects the
station.
Station memory
Pressing the [1] – [6] button recalls the
memorized station.
Keeping pressing the [1] – [6] button for at
least 2 seconds memorizes the station currently
selected.
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• Details of the station selecting in operation are set in the
“SEEK MODE” of <Function Setting> (page 8).
• Receivable stations can be automatically memorized. See
“AUTO MEMORY” of <Function Setting> (page 8).
• Up to 6 each stations can be memorized to the [1] – [6]
button in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM).
• Up to 6 stations with a different band (FM/AM) can be
memorized to the [1] – [6] button according to the setting
of “PRESET TYPE” of <Function Setting> (page 8).
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General
Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken
with you, helping to deter theft.
Detach the faceplate
Press the Release button.
Reattaching the Faceplate
Refer to the following diagram when
reattaching the faceplate.
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• After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate
immediately. If the faceplate is left attached, it can fall
due to vibration and so on.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can
be damaged by shocks or jolts.
• Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case)
in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or
humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
Muting Volume upon Reception of
Phone Call
The audio system automatically mutes when a call
comes in.
When a call comes in
“CALL” is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system
comes back ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system
comes back ON.
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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE
wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page
19).
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Display Indicator
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1“ATT“ indicator: Blinks when the attenuator
function is on. Use the remote control to turn
on/off the attenuator function (page 15).
2“ST“ indicator: Lights when a stereo broadcast is
received.
3“EQ“ indicator: Lights when System Q (page 9) is
set to an EQ mode other than “NATURAL”.
4“B.BOOST“ indicator: Lights when Bass Boost
(page 9) is set to “1” or “2”.
5“ “ indicator: Lights in the Search mode or when
a Playlist is displayed.
6“IN“ indicator: Lights when a disc is in the unit.
7“ “ indicator: Shows the image indicating the
operating state of each source or the setting of
Audio Control.
Text Display Selection
Changing displayed information on each source
following;
In Tuner source
Information Display
Frequency “FREQUENCY”
Clock “CLOCK”
In CD source
Information Display
Disc title “DISC TITLE”
Track title “TRACK TITLE”
Play time &Track number “P-TIME”
Clock “CLOCK”
In Audio file/ iPod source
Information Display
Music title & Artist name “TITLE”/
“TITLE/ARTIST”
Album name & Artist name “ALBUM”/
“ALBUM/ARTIST”
Folder name “FOLDER NAME”
File name “FILE NAME”
Play time & Music number “P-TIME”
Clock “CLOCK”
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Information Display
Source name “SOURCE NAME”
Clock “CLOCK”
Select the text
Press the [DISP] button.
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• When you select the clock display, the display setting of
each source will be changed to the clock display.
• If the selected display item does not have any
information, alternative information is displayed.
• When selecting “FOLDER NAME” while playing with
iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently
selected browsing items.
• If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on while
playing the iPod, “iPod MODE” is displayed.
• If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with
iPod, the file number in the list is displayed.
Information Display
Music title “TITLE***”
Folder name “FOLDER***”
File name “FILE***”
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Function Setting
Perform configuration for this unit. You can set up
the following functions.
1Select a source
Press the [SRC] button.
Items to be displayed vary depending on the selected
source. Refer to the function list shown later.
2Enter Function Setting mode
Press the [VOL]knob.
“FUNCTION” is displayed.
3Select the Function item
Turn the [VOL] knob to display your desired
item, and then press the [VOL] knob.
Repeat the above operation to select the
function item to set.
Pressing the [ ] button allows you to go back
to the previous item.
4Set the Function item
Turn the [VOL] knob to select your desired
setting, and then press the [VOL] knob.
5Exit Function Setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
Function item
Legend :
No. Function name: “Function name displayed on
this unit” ➤ “Setting 1”*, “Setting 2”...
The function related to the selected function item is
described. For where it appears, refer to the
No. given in
the function list.
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• The setting marked with * is a factory setting.
• The function marked with *1is supported only by the
KDC-MP345U.
<SETTINGS>
¥Clock Adjust: “CLOCK ADJ”/“CLOCK ADJUST”
Sets the clock
1. Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust the hour.
2. Press the [VOL] knob to finish the hour
adjusting. The minute display blinks.
3. Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust the minute.
4. Press the [VOL] knob to finish the minute
adjusting.
øDimmer: “DIMMER SET” ➤ “ON”,”OFF”*
Adjusts the brightness of the display according to
the surrounding illumination.
πText Scroll: “TEXT SCROLL” ➤ “AUTO”*,
”MANUAL”
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display.
Selecting AUTO scrolls them automatically.
[Seek Mode: “SEEK MODE” ➤ “AUTO1”*, ”AUTO2”,
”MANUAL”
Selects the tuning mode of the radio.
Tuning mode Display Operation
Auto seek “AUTO1” Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek “AUTO2” Search in order of the stations in
the Preset memory.
Manual “MANUAL” Normal manual tuning control.
“Auto Memory: “AUTO MEMORY”
Memorizes six stations with good reception
automatically.
Selecting “YES” and then pressing the [VOL] knob
starts the auto memory operation.
⁄
• This setting can be made when “TYPE NORM”/“TYPE
NORMAL” is selected for the <Mixed Preset Memory
Switching> item.
]Monaural Reception: “MONO SET” ➤
“ON”,”OFF”*
You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts
are received as monaural. (FM only)
‘Skip Search: “SKIP SEARCH” ➤
“0.5%”*,“1%”,“5%”,“10%”
Sets the ratio of skip performed with <Music
Search for iPod> (p.13) and <Music Search> (p.12).
\My Playlist Delete*1: “MPLIST DEL”/“MPLIST
DELETE”
Deletes the saved My Playlist.
Selecting ”YES” and then pressing the [VOL] knob
deletes the My Playlist.
«Name Set: “AUX NAME”/ “AUX NAME SET” ➤
“AUX”*, “DVD”, “PORTABLE”, “GAME”, “VIDEO”, “TV”
Sets the display when switched to AUX source.
<INITIAL SET>
ÅMixed Preset Memory Switching: “PRESET
TYPE” ➤ “TYPE NORM”/“TYPE NORMAL”*,“TYPE
MIX”
“TYPE NORM”/“TYPE NORMAL”:
1 station can be assigned to 1 preset button in
each of 4 bands (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM), i.e.,
a total of 24 stations (6 stations x 4 bands) can
be preset.
“TYPE MIX”:
A total of 6 stations can be assigned to a total
of 6 preset buttons regardless of band (FM1,
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FM2, FM3, and AM). You can recall a preset
station without switching between bands.
ÍBeep: “KEY BEEP” ➤ “ON”*,“OFF”
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)
ON/OFF.
ÎBuilt in AUX: “BUILTIN AUX”/“BUILT-IN AUX” ➤
“ON1”*,”ON2”,”OFF”
When this is set to ON, AUX source can be
selected.
ON1: Outputs the sound of external unit
connected to the AUX terminal when
switched to AUX source.
ON2: Activates the attenuator function when
turning on the power with AUX source
selected.
Turn off the attenuator function when
listening to output from external unit. This
prevents the noise when no external unit is
connected to AUX terminal.
OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.
Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.
ÏCD READ: “CD READ” ➤ “1”*, ”2”
Sets the method for reading CD.
When unable to play special format CD, set this
function to “2” to force playing. Note that some
music CD may be unplayable even when set to
“2”.
In addition, audio files cannot be played when set
to “2”. Normally, keep this set to “1”.
1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file
disc and music CD when playing disc.
2 : Forces playing as music CD.
ÌSwitching Preout: “SWITCH PRE”/“SWITCH
PREOUT” ➤ “REAR”*,”SUB-W”
Switches the preout between rear output (“REAR”)
and subwoofer output (“SUB-W”).
ÓSpeaker Select: “SP SELECT” ➤ “OFF”*, ”5/4”,
”6*9/6”, ”OEM”
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal
when setting the speaker type as follows;
Speaker type Display
OFF “SP OFF”
For 5 & 4 in. speaker “SP 5/4”
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker “SP 6*9/6”
For the OEM speaker “SP OEM”
ÔFirmware Upgrade: “F/W UP xx.xx” ➤ “MEDIA
USB”*, ”MEDIA CD”
Upgrades the firmware.
Selecting "YES" and then pressing [VOL] knob
starts upgrading the firmware.
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• For how to update the firmware, access our web site.
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
<DEMO MODE>
Demo Mode: “DEMO MODE” ➤ “ON”*, ”OFF”
Specifies whether to enable demonstration.
<AUDIO CONTROL>
ÒSubwoofer output: “SUB-W SET”/
“SUBWOOFER SET” ➤ “ON”*, ”OFF”
⁄
• This setting can be made when “SUB-W” is selected for
the <Switching Preout> item.
ÚBass Boost: “BASS BOOST” ➤ “LV1”*, ”LV2”, ”OFF”
"System Q: “SYSTEM Q” ➤ “NATURAL”*, ”ROCK”,
”POPS”, ”EASY”, ”TOP 40”, ”JAZZ”, ”GAME”, ”USER”
Switches between the following preset equalizer
curves;
Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, User
setting
⁄
• “USER”: This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and
Treble level are adjusted. When the System Q setting is
changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set replace the
System Q values.
ÆBass level adjust: “BASS LEVEL” ➤ “-8” – ”+ 8”
åMiddle level adjust: “MID LEVEL” ➤ “-8” – ”+ 8”
ßTreble level adjust: “TRE LEVEL” ➤ “-8” – ”+ 8”
⁄
• Æ- ß: Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in
the memory per source.
∂Balance: “BALANCE” ➤ “L 15” – ”R 15”
ƒFader: “FADER” ➤ “R 15” – ”F 15”
©Subwoofer level adjust: “SUB-W LEVEL” ➤
“- 15” – ”+ 15”
˙Subwoofer Low Pass Filter: “LPF SUB-W”/
“LPF SUBWOOFER” ➤ “85”, ”120”, ”160”,
”THROUGH”(OFF)*
ΔSubwoofer Phase: “SUB-W PHASE” ➤ “REV”/
“REVERSE”(180°), ”NORM”/ ”NORMAL”(0°)*
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• ©- Δ: These adjustments can be made when “ON” is
selected for the <Subwoofer output> item.
• Δ: This adjustment can be made when a setting other
than “THROUGH”is selected for the <Subwoofer Low
Pass Filter> item.
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˚Supreme: “SUPREME SET” ➤ “ON”*, ”OFF”
Technology to extrapolate and supplement with
proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range
that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (less
than 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1kHz).
Supplementing is optimized by compression
format (MP3 or WMA) and processed according
to bit rate.
The effect is negligible with music that is encoded
at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal
high frequency range.
Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB
(excluding iPod).
¬Volume offset: “VOL OFFSET”/“VOLUME
OFFSET” ➤ “- 8” – ”±0” (When in AUX source: ”-8”
– ”+8”)
Sets each source’s volume as a difference from
the basic volume.
Function List
Function items appearing during standby
“SETTINGS” “CLOCK” “CLOCK ADJ”/
“CLOCK ADJUST” ¥
“DISPLAY” “DIMMER SET” ø
“TEXT SCROLL” π
“INITIAL SET” “PRESET TYPE” Å
“KEY BEEP” Í
“BUILTIN AUX”/“BUILT-IN AUX” Î
“CD READ” Ï
“SWITCH PRE”/“SWITCH PREOUT” Ì
“SP SELECT” Ó
“F/W UP” Ô
“DEMO MODE” 
Function items appearing when the tuner
source is selected
“AUDIO
CONTROL”/
“AUDIO
CTRL”
“SUB-W SET”/“SUBWOOFER SET” Ò
“BASS BOOST” Ú
“SYSTEM Q” "
“BASS LEVEL” Æ
“MID LEVEL” å
“TRE LEVEL” ß
“BALANCE” ∂
“FADER” ƒ
“SUB-W LEVEL” ©
“DETAIL SET”/
“DETAILED SET”
“LPF SUB-W”/
“LPF SUBWOOFER” ˙
“SUB-W PHASE” Δ
“VOL OFFSET”/
“VOLUME OFFSET” ¬
“SETTINGS” “SEEK MODE” [
“AUTO MEMORY” “
“MONO SET” ]
“CLOCK” “CLOCK ADJ”/
“CLOCK ADJUST” ¥
“DISPLAY” “DIMMER SET” ø
“TEXT SCROLL” π
“DEMO MODE” 
Function Setting
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Function items appearing when the CD & audio
file source is selected
“AUDIO
CONTROL”/
“AUDIO
CTRL”
“SUB-W SET”/“SUBWOOFER SET” Ò
“BASS BOOST” Ú
“SYSTEM Q” "
“BASS LEVEL” Æ
“MID LEVEL” å
“TRE LEVEL” ß
“BALANCE” ∂
“FADER” ƒ
“SUB-W LEVEL” ©
“DETAIL SET”/
“DETAILED SET”
“LPF SUB-W”/
“LPF SUBWOOFER” ˙
“SUB-W PHASE” Δ
“SUPREME SET” ˚
“VOL OFFSET”/
“VOLUME OFFSET” ¬
“SETTINGS” “SKIP SEARCH” (USB source only) ‘
“CLOCK” “CLOCK ADJ”/
“CLOCK ADJUST” ¥
“DISPLAY” “DIMMER SET” ø
“TEXT SCROLL” π
“DEMO MODE” 
Function items appearing when the iPod source
is selected
“AUDIO
CONTROL”/
“AUDIO
CTRL”
“SUB-W SET”/“SUBWOOFER SET” Ò
“BASS BOOST” Ú
“SYSTEM Q” "
“BASS LEVEL” Æ
“MID LEVEL” å
“TRE LEVEL” ß
“BALANCE” ∂
“FADER” ƒ
“SUB-W LEVEL” ©
“DETAIL SET”/
“DETAILED SET”
“LPF SUB-W”/
“LPF SUBWOOFER” ˙
“SUB-W PHASE” Δ
“VOL OFFSET”/
“VOLUME OFFSET” ¬
“SETTINGS” “SKIP SEARCH” ‘
“MPLIST DEL”/“MPLIST DELETE” \
“CLOCK” “CLOCK ADJ”/
“CLOCK ADJUST” ¥
“DISPLAY” “DIMMER SET” ø
“TEXT SCROLL” π
“DEMO MODE” 
Function items appearing when an AUX source
is selected
“AUDIO
CONTROL”/
“AUDIO
CTRL”
“SUB-W SET”/“SUBWOOFER SET” Ò
“BASS BOOST” Ú
“SYSTEM Q” "
“BASS LEVEL” Æ
“MID LEVEL” å
“TRE LEVEL” ß
“BALANCE” ∂
“FADER” ƒ
“SUB-W LEVEL” ©
“DETAIL SET”/
“DETAILED SET”
“LPF SUB-W”/
“LPF SUBWOOFER” ˙
“SUB-W PHASE” Δ
“VOL OFFSET”/
“VOLUME OFFSET” ¬
“SETTINGS” “AUX NAME”/“AUX NAME SET” «
“CLOCK” “CLOCK ADJ”/
“CLOCK ADJUST” ¥
“DISPLAY” “DIMMER SET” ø
“TEXT SCROLL” π
“DEMO MODE” 
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Music Disc/Audio File Operation
Function of Audio file/ CD source
Music Search
Selecting the music you want to listen to from the
device or media being played now.
1Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“SEARCH” is displayed.
Displays the current Audio file name.
2Search for music
Audio file
Operation type Operation
Movement between
folders/files
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Skip Search* Press the [
4 ] or [ ¢ ] button.
Selection of folder/flie Press the [VOL] knob.
Return to previous folder Press the [ ] button.
Return to root folder Press the [BAND] button.
“<” or “>” beside the displayed folder name
indicates that this folder is preceded or followed by
another folder.
CD source
Operation type Operation
Movement between track Turn the [VOL] knob.
Selection of track Press the [VOL] knob.
Return to first track Press the [BAND] button before selecting
a track.
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
⁄
• Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped is
determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in
the list which is selected. Set the ratio with “SKIP SEARCH”
in <Function Setting> (page 8). Keep pushing the [
4 ]
or [
¢ ] button for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at
10% regardless of the setting.
• * This operation is effective only for the files registered in
the database created with KENWOOD Music Editor.
Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod
All Random
All songs in iPod are played at random.
Press the [3] button for at least 1 seconds.
Pressing the button toggles the setting between
All random play on (“ALL RANDOM”) and off
(“RANDOM OFF”).
⁄
• The time required to turn on the all random function
may become longer depending on the number of songs
in iPod.
• Turning on the all random function changes the iPod
browse item to “songs”. This browse item will not change
even if the all random function is turned off.
• If the browse item is changed to search for music while
the all random function is on, the all random function is
turned off and the songs in the browse item are played
at random.
Play function
Repeat play
Press the [4] button.
Switches between Track Repeat (“TRAC REPEAT”/
“TRACK REPEAT”) and OFF (“REPEAT OFF”) when
pressed while playing a CD.
Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REPEAT”),
Folder Repeat (“FOLD REPEAT”/ “FOLDER REPEAT”),
and OFF (“REPEAT OFF”) when pressed while
playing an audio file.
Random play
Press the [3] button.
Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.
When Random Play is turned on, “DISC RANDOM”/
“FOLD RANDOM”/ “FOLDER RANDOM” is displayed.
Pressing this button again cancels the Random
play.
Scan play
Press the [2] button.
Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc
or folder.
When Scan Play is turned on, “TRAC SCAN”/ “TRACK
SCAN”/ “FILE SCAN” is displayed.
Pressing this button again plays songs in the
normal mode starting with the song being played
now.
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Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod
Alphabet Search
You can select a song by alphabet. This function
searches songs whose name contain the specified
character(s) in the list of the selected browse item
(artist, album, etc).
1Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“SEARCH” is displayed.
2Enter Alphabet Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“SEARCH <_ _ _>” is displayed.
3Select the character to be searched for
Operation type Operation
Select the characters Turn the [VOL] knob.
Move the cursor to the enter
character position
Press the [
4 ] or [ ¢ ] button.
You can enter up to 3 characters.
4Determine the selected character
Press the [VOL] knob.
Start search. When search is completed, the music
search mode is selected again at the selected
character position.
Cancelling the Alphabet Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
⁄
• The time of Alphabet search may become long
depending on the number of songs or number of
playlists in iPod.
• To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to 9,
enter “*” at the first character position. In this case, you
cannot enter any character at the second and third
character positions.
• If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”,
or “the”in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in
defiance of the article.
Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod
Music Search for iPod
Searches for the song (in iPod) you want to play.
1Enter Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“SEARCH” is displayed.
2Search for music
Operation type Operation
Movement between items Turn the [VOL] knob.
Skip Search Press the [
4 ] or [ ¢ ] button.
Selection of item Press the [VOL] knob.
Return to previous item Press the [ ] button.
Return toTop menu Press the [BAND] knob.
Search by Alphabet Press the [ ] button. Refer to the next
section <Alphabet Search>.
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
⁄
• Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped is
determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in
the list which is selected. Set the ratio with “SKIP SEARCH”
in <Function Setting> (page 8). Keep pushing the [
4 ]
or [
¢ ] button for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at
10% regardless of the setting.
• If no characters included in a song name can be
displayed, the browse item name and digits are
displayed.
Items Display Items Display
Playlists “PLIST***” Podcasts “PDCT***”
Artists “ART***” Genres “GEN***”
Albums “ALB***” Composers “COM***”
Songs “PRGM***”
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14 |KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U
Music Disc/Audio File Operation
Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the
iPod.
Press the [1] button.
Pressing the button toggles the setting between
iPod control by hand mode on (“HANDS ON”) and
off (“HANDS OFF”).
⁄
• In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be
operated using this unit.
• This mode is not compatible with music information
display. The display will show“iPod MODE”.
• iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod
control function.
Function of remote control
Direct Music Search
Searches the music by entering the track number.
1Enter Direct Music Search mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
“– – –” is displayed.
2Enter the music number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
3Search the music
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Cancelling Direct Music Search
Press the [ ] button on the remote control.
⁄
• Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing
of iPod, Random play, or scan play.
Function of KDC-MP345U with iPod
My Playlist for iPod
Allows you to register your favorite songs in the
Playlist of this unit. You can register up to 10 songs
in the Playlist.
Registering Songs in the Playlist
1Play the song you want to register
Press the [BAND], [4], and [¢] button.
You can select the song to play by referring to
<Music Search for iPod>.
2Register the song
Press the [5] button for at least 2 seconds.
“## STORED (Registration number)” is displayed.
You can register up to 10 songs.
⁄
• Make a Playlist from the songs stored in one iPod. If you
attempt to register a song stored in a different iPod, ”NO
INFO” appears and then ”MPLIST DELETE” appears. To
delete the Playlist, turn the [VOL] knob to select “YES”
and then press the [VOL] knob.
• The song displayed in the Music Search mode can be
registered in the same manner. For how to use the music
search function, refer to <Music Search for iPod> (page
13).
• If you attempt to register the eleventh song, ”MEMORY
FULL” appears and you cannot register it accordingly. To
register the song, delete an unnecessary song.
• Do not register Podcasts. Songs you do not want to
register may be registered, or playback may not be
carried out correctly.
Playing the Song in the Playlist
1Display the Playlist
Press the [5] button.
“MY PLAYLIST” is displayed.
2Play the song in the Playlist
Turn the [VOL] knob to select the song you
want to play, and then press the [VOL] knob.
⁄
• Turning the power OFF stops playing the song in the
Playlist.
• The ending of a song without one second or longer
silent may not be played.
• Random play cannot be performed during playback of a
song in the Playlist.
Deleting a Song from the Playlist
1Turn the [VOL] knob to display the song you
want to delete, and then press the [VOL] knob
for at least 2 seconds.
2Turn the [VOL] knob to select ”ONE” or “ALL”,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
Selecting “DELETE ALL” allows you to delete all
songs.
3Turn the [VOL] knob to select ”YES”, and then
press the [VOL] knob.
“COMPLETED” is displayed.
⁄
• You can also delete all songs from the Playlist by
selecting ”MPLIST DEL”/ “MPLIST DELETE” described in the
section <Function Setting> (page 8).
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Basic Operations of Remote Control
ATT
0 — 9
SRC
VOL
FM+
AM–
EXIT
/O
AUD
ENT
DIRECT
General control
Volume control: [VOL]
Source select: [SRC]
Volume reduce: [ATT]
When the button is pressed again, the volume returns
to the previous level.
Return to previous item: [ ]
Exit from mode: [EXIT]
Selection of item: [5]/[∞]
Determination: [ENT]
Enter Audio Control mode: [AUD]
In Tuner source
Band select: [FM+]/[AM–]
Station select: [4]/[¢]
Recall preset stations: [1] — [6]
In iPod/CD/Audio file source
Music select: [4]/[¢]
Folder select: [FM+]/[AM–]
Pause/Play: [38]
Movement between folders/files: [5]/[∞]
Return to previous folder: []
Preparing the remote control unit
Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control
unit to the direction of the arrow.
Changing the battery of the remote control
unit
Use a commercially available button battery (CR2025).
Insert something narrow like a paperclip into the hole
1 and pull out the battery tray.
Insert the battery with the + and – poles aligned
properly, following the illustration inside the case.
Keep on slide
Pull out CR2025(+side)
Not used.
(page 14)
¤CAUTION
• Do not set the remote control in hot places such
as on the dashboard.
• Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or
the like.
• Keep battery out of reach of children and in
original package until ready to use. Dispose of
used batteries promptly. If swallowed contact
physician immediately.
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16 |KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U
Appendix
About Audio file
• 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
USB mass storage class
• Playable USB device file system
FAT16, FAT32
• iPod Playable Model
KDC-MP345U
Although the audio files are complied with the
standards listed above, the play maybe impossible
depending on the types or conditions of media or
device.
• Playing order of the Audio file
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the
files are played in the order from ①to ⑩.
CD
v

()
<: Folder
v: Audio 

v

v
v
v.
 v
Folder
Audio file
An online manual about audio files is put on the site,
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. On this online
manual, detailed information and notes which are not
written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read
through the online manual as well.
iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this
unit
Made for
• iPod nano (1st generation) • iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation) • iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod with video • iPod classic
• iPod touch (1st generation) • iPod touch (2nd generation)
Works with
• iPhone • iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS
• Update iPod/iPhone software to the latest version.
• The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates
the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod
connection cable* (optional accessory).
* Not supported model KCA-iP500.
Refer to the web site for connectable iPod and iPod
connection cable.
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/
⁄
• If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the
music that has been played by the iPod is played
first.
In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without
displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse
item will display a correct title, etc.
• You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓”
displayed on iPod.
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2CAUTION
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 N0.21 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 radio/TV
technician for help.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
This perchlorate WARNING applies only to the product
sold or distributed in California USA “Perchlorate
Material–special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
About USB device
• In this manual, the word “USB device”is used for
flash memories and digital audio players which have
USB terminals.
• When the USB device is connected to this unit,
it can be charged up provided that this unit is
powered.
• Install the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and
Multi Card Reader.
• Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.
The files can be erased depending on the operating
conditions of the USB device.
We shall have no compensation for any damage
arising out of erasure of the stored data.
• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase a commercially available USB device.
• When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-
U1EX (option) is recommended.
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable
other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer
than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
About “KENWOOD Music Editor”
• This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD
Music Editor Lite ver1.0”or later.
• When you use the audio file with database
information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor
Lite ver1.0”, you can search a file by title, album or
artist name using the <Music Search> (page 12).
• In the Instruction manual, the term “Music Editor
media” is used to mean the device that contains
audio files with database information added with
KENWOOD Music Editor.
• “KENWOOD Music Editor Lite ver1.0”is available from
the following web site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
• For further information on “KENWOOD Music Editor
Lite ver1.0”, refer to the site above or the application
help.
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18 |KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U
Accessories/Installation Procedure
Accessories
1
..........1
2
..........2
3
..........4
4
..........4
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the
ignition and disconnect the -battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire
connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following
order: ground, battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the -battery.
8. Press the reset button.
2WARNING
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire
(yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short
circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those
wires to the power source running through the fuse box.
¤
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and
experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring
work to professionals.
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power
supply.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too
much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided.
If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.
• If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT” is displayed),
the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the
chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may
have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be
checked.
• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect
the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on
and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition
wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as
with battery wires, the battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that
the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching
to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one
with the same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to
which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to
work if you share the -wires or ground them to any metal
part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the
system, connect the connectors either to both the front
output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do
not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the +
connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do
not connect the -connector to a rear output terminal.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
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P.CONT
ANT.
CONT
MUTE
L
R
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Ground wire (Black) -(To car chassis)
FM/AM antenna input
Fuse (10A)
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
Ignition wire (Red)
Battery wire (Yellow)
ACC
Car fuse box
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
To front left speaker
To front right speaker
To rear left speaker
To rear right speaker
White/Black
White
Gray/Black
Gray
Green/Black
Green
Purple/Black
Purple
Ignition key switch
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
Mute control wire (Brown) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings
or during conversation.
⁄To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation
manual.
Power control/Motor antenna control wire
(Blue/White) Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional
power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Front output
(KDC-MP345U only)
Rear output/ Sub Woofer output
Not Used (Blue)
Front side
AUX input (Stereo)
Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and
does not have any resistance.
USB connector
Battery
CA-U1EX
(Optional accessory)
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20 |KDC-MP345U/ KDC-MP245U
Installation/Removing the Unit
Non-Japanese Cars
Bend the tabs of the mounting
sleeve with a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in place.
⁄
• Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the
unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound
may skip).
Japanese Cars
1Refer to the section <Removing the Hard Rubber
Frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure
the unit with the accessory screws.
8 mm
MAX.
ø5mm ø5mm
8mm
MAX.
T
NT
N
T/N
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4...for Toyota car
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Removing the Hard Rubber Frame
1Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in
the figure.
Catch
Lock
Accessory2
Removal tool
2When the upper level is removed, remove the
lower two locations.
⁄
• The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the
same manner.
Removing the Unit
1Refer to the section <Removing the Hard Rubber
Frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2Detach the faceplate.
3Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots
on each side, as shown.
4Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards
the inside.
Accessory2
¤
• Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the
removal tool.
5Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
¤CAUTION
Install this unit in the console of your vehicle.
Do not touch the metal part of this unit during and
shortly after the use of the unit. Metal part such as
the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
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