Kenwood KMM-U256 User manual

KMM-U256
KMM-U156
DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET0869-001A (MN)© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
• “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.
• Android is trademark of Google Inc.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE USE
Warning
Do not operate any function that takes your
attention away from safe driving.
Caution
Volume setting:
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear
sounds outside the car to prevent accident.
• Lower the volume before playing digital
sources to avoid damaging the speakers by
the sudden increase of the output level.
General:
• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if
it might hinder driving safety.
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss
of recorded data.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such
as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to
prevent a short circuit.
Remote control (RC-406):
• Do not leave the remote control in hot places
such as on the dashboard.
• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion
if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the
same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as 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
a physician immediately.
How to read this manual
• Operations explained mainly using
buttons on the faceplate.
•
[XX] indicates the selected items.
• ( ➜ XX) indicates references are available
on the stated page number.
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4
RADIO 5
USB / iPod 6
AUX 8
DISPLAY SETTINGS 9
AUDIO SETTINGS 9
MORE INFORMATION 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 12
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 13
SPECIFICATIONS 16
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ENGLISH |
KMM-U156
BASICS
To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power Press LSRC.
• Press and hold to turn off the
power.
Press and hold SRC to turn off the
power.
( Pressing SRC does not turn on
the power. )
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL or VOL .
Press ATT during playback to
attenuate the sound.
• Press again to cancel.
Select a source Press LSRC repeatedly. Press SRC repeatedly.
Change the display
information
Press SCRL DISP repeatedly.
• Press and hold to scroll the
current display information.
( not available )
Pull out the insulation sheet
when using for the first time.
How to replace the battery
* Not used.
Remote sensor (Do not
expose to bright sunlight.)
Volume knob
(turn/press)
Display window
Detach button
How to resetAttach Detach
Your preset adjustments
will also be erased.
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GETTING STARTED
Cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows:
“CANCEL DEMO” \“PRESS” \“VOLUME KNOB”
1 Press the volume knob.
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
Set the clock
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJ] , then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.
Press 4 / ¢to move between the hour and minute adjustment.
7 Press and hold to exit.
(or)
Press and hold SCRL DISP to enter clock adjustment mode directly while in clock
display screen.
Then, perform steps 5and 6above to set the clock.
Set the initial settings
1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] .
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the
knob.
5 Press and hold to exit.
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .
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GETTING STARTED
Default: XX
PRESET TYPE NORM: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/
SW2). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band.
KEY BEEP ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
TDF ALARM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ;
OFF: Deactivates.
BUILTIN AUX ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (
➜ 8)
SWITCH PRE REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out
terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches
or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.
F/W UPDATE
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/
RADIO
Search for a station
1 Press LSRC to select TUNER.
2 Press repeatedly (or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/
SW2.
3 Press 4/¢(or press 4/ ¢(+) on RC-406) to search for a station.
• To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1to 6) (or press one of the
number buttons (1to 6) on RC-406).
Change the frequency steps
You can change the frequency step from 50 kHz to 200 kHz for FM and 9 kHz to 10 kHz for MW.
1 Press and hold LSRC to turn off the power.
2 While pressing number buttons 1and 5 iPod (or 5), press LSRC.
Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears.
• To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure.
• When the frequency step is changed, the previously stored stations in the memory are deleted.
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Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)
1 Press *AM– / #FM+ to select a band.
2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.
“– – – • –” (for FM), “– – – –” (for MW/ SW1) or “– – – – –” (for SW2) appears on the display.
3 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.
4 Press ENT 38 to search for a frequency.
• To cancel, press .
• If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 3, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.
Other settings
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
4 Press and hold to exit.
Default: XX
LOCAL SEEK ON: Searches only MW/ SW1/ SW2 stations with good reception. ; OFF: Cancels.
SEEK MODE Selects the tuning method for the
4 / ¢ buttons.
AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ;
MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels. (Selectable only
if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) ( ➜ 5)
MONO SET ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
USB / iPod
RADIO
Start playback
USB
The source changes to USB and playback starts.
iPod/iPhone (for
KMM-U256
)
The source changes to iPod and playback
starts (depending on the status of the
connected device).
Press 5iPod to select the control mode
while in iPod source.
MODE ON: From the iPod*1. ; MODE OFF: From
the unit.
*1You can still control play/pause, file
selection, fast-forward or reverse files
from the unit.
USB input terminal USB input terminal
CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA)
(optional accessory)
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)
Muting upon the reception of a phone call
Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using
a commercial telephone accessory. ( ➜ 15)
When a call comes in, “CALL” appears.
• The audio system pauses.
• To continue listening to the audio system
during a call, press SRC. “CALL” disappears
and the audio system resumes.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears.
• The audio system resumes.
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KMM-U156
To Do this
Pause or resume
playback
Press 638 (or ENT 38 on RC-406).
Select a file Press 4/ ¢(or 4/ ¢(+) on RC-406).
Select a folder
(USB source only) Press 1–/2+(or *AM– /#FM+ on RC-406).
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold 4/ ¢(or 4/ ¢(+) on RC-406).
Select a file from a
list*31Press .
2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
• MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
• iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music
Control (KMC) file*2: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,
ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*3, GENRES, COMPOSERS*3).
• To return to the root folder (or first file), press number button 5 iPod
or 5.
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .
• To cancel, press and hold .
• To skip songs*2*3at a specific ratio, press 4/ ¢. ( ➜ 8)
*2Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/ KMC.
( ➜ 11)
*3Only for iPod: Applicable only when
[MODE OFF] is selected.
Repeat play
(iPod source: Applicable only when
[MODE OFF]
is selected.)
Press 4repeatedly.
• MP3/WMA file:
FILE REPEAT, FOLD REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file:
FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
Random play
(iPod source: Applicable only when
[MODE OFF]
is selected.)
• Press repeatedly to select
“FOLD RANDOM” or “RANDOM OFF.”
• Press and hold to select “ALL RANDOM.”
USB / iPod
Direct Music Search (using RC-406)
1 Press DIRECT.
2 Press the number buttons to enter a file
number.
3 Press 4/ ¢(+) to search for music.
• To cancel, press .
• Not available if Random Play is selected.
• Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file.
( ➜ 11)
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Select a song by name (for
KMM-U256
)
While listening to iPod...
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category,
then press the knob.
3 Press again.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the
character to be searched for.
5 Press 4/ ¢to move to the entry
position.
You can enter up to three characters.
6 Press the volume knob to start searching.
7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
Repeat step 7until the desired item is
selected.
• To search for a character other than A to Z
and 0 to 9, enter only “
*”.
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .
• To return to the top menu, press number
button 5 iPod.
• To cancel, press and hold .
Set the skip ratio
While listening to iPod (for
KMM-U256
) or KME
Light/ KMC file...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] ,
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select
[SKIP SEARCH] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
0.5% (default)/ 1% / 5% / 10% : Sets the skip
ratio when searching for a song.
(Holding 4/¢skips songs at 10%
regardless of the setting made.)
5 Press and hold to exit.
USB / iPod
AUX
Preparation:
Select [ON] for [BUILTIN AUX] . (➜ 5 )
Start listening
1 Connect a portable audio player
(commercially available).
2 Press SRC to select AUX.
3 Turn on the portable audio player and
start playback.
Auxiliary input jack
Portable audio
player
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)
Set the AUX name
While listening to AUX...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] ,
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select
[AUX NAME] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
AUX (default)/ DVD / PORTABLE / GAME / VIDEO /
TV
5 Press and hold to exit.
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1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
Repeat step 3until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .
Default:
XX
DISPLAY
DISP DIMMER ON:Dims the display illumination. ; OFF:Cancels.
TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE:Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ;
OFF:Cancels.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
AUDIO SETTINGS
While listening to any source...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
Repeat step 3until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
(or using RC-406)
1 Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CTRL] .
2 Press 5/∞to make a selection, then press ENT 38.
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press .
Default: XX
SUB-W LEVEL –15 to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (+8):
Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment,
select the source you want to adjust.)
MID LEVEL –8 to +8 (+2):
TRE LEVEL –8 to +8 (+3):
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EQ PRO
BASS ADJUST BASS C FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200: Selects the center frequency.
BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (+8):Adjusts the level.
BASS Q FCTR 1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF: Cancels.
MID ADJUST MID C FRQ 0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency.
MID LEVEL –8 to +8 (+2):Adjusts the level.
MID Q FCTR 0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.
TRE ADJUST TRE C FRQ 10.0K/ 12.5K/ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center frequency.
TRE LEVEL –8 to +8 (+3):Adjusts the level.
PRESET EQ NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL:Selects a preset equalizer
suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble
settings.)
BASS BOOST B.BOOST LV1/ B.BOOST LV2/ B.BOOST LV3:Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;
OFF:Cancels.
LOUDNESS LOUD LV1/ LOUD LV2:Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-
balanced sound at a low volume level. ; OFF:Cancels.
BALANCE L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUB-W SET ON:Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF:Cancels.
DETAIL SET
LPF SUB-W THROUGH:All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/120HZ/160HZ:Audio signals with
frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB-W PHASE REV (180°)/ NORM (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker
output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected
for [LPF SUB-W].)
SUPREME SET ON:Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in audio
compression. ; OFF:Cancels. (Selectable only when playing back a USB device.)
VOL OFFSET
(Default: 0)
–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each
source. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
• [SUB-W LEVEL] / [SUB-W SET] / [LPF SUB-W] / [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to
[SUB-W] . (➜ 5 )
• [SUB-W LEVEL] / [LPF SUB-W] / [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUB-W SET] is set to [ON] .
AUDIO SETTINGS
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