Kenwood KMR-XM500 User manual

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KMR-XM500
KMR-M300BT
DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RÉCEPTEUR MÉDIA NUMÉRIQUE
MODE D’EMPLOI
RECEPTOR DE MEDIOS DIGITALES
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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Before use
How to read this manual
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to
provide clear explanations of the operations. For this
reason, they may be different from the actual panels.
• In operation procedures, bracket shape indicates the
item you should control.
[ ]: indicates the selected items or menu.
< >: indicates the name of panel buttons.
! This symbol on the product means there
are important operating and maintenance
instructions in this manual.
Be sure to carefully read instructions in this
manual.
Precautions
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Contents
Before use................................................................................ 2
How to read this manual..................................................................................2
Precautions ............................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started...................................................................... 3
Set the general settings ...................................................................................3
Basics ......................................................................................... 4
Common operations..........................................................................................4
Select a source........................................................................................................4
USB ............................................................................................. 5
Preparation................................................................................................................5
Playback operations............................................................................................5
Function settings..................................................................................................5
iPhone ....................................................................................... 6
Preparation................................................................................................................6
Playback operations............................................................................................6
Function settings..................................................................................................6
Radio.......................................................................................... 7
Radio basic operations......................................................................................7
Function settings..................................................................................................7
SiriusXM®.................................................................................. 8
Activating subscription.....................................................................................8
NOTE..............................................................................................................................8
SiriusXM® basic operations.............................................................................8
Function settings..................................................................................................9
Parental Control.....................................................................................................9
Reset to the default settings .......................................................................10
External Components.......................................................10
Using external audio players.......................................................................10
Camera.......................................................................................................................10
Bluetooth® smartphone................................................... 11
Register your smartphone to the unit ..................................................11
Playing Bluetooth Audio Device...............................................................11
Function settings................................................................................................11
Setup........................................................................................ 12
Settings......................................................................................................................12
Remote control.................................................................... 13
Functions of the remote control buttons...........................................13
Installation.............................................................................14
Before installation...............................................................................................14
Installing the unit................................................................................................15
About this Unit..................................................................... 17
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................17
More information................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................17
Specications ........................................................................................................19
Copyrights..............................................................................................................20
WARNING
ÑTo 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.
• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display
when you are driving for any extended period.
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your KENWOOD dealer.
ÑPrecautions on using this unit
• When you purchase optional accessories, check
with your KENWOOD dealer to make sure that
they work with your model and in your area.
• You can select a language to display menus, audio
file tags, etc. See Set the general settings(P.3)
• The Tuner Data System or Tuner Broadcast Data
System feature won’t work where the service is
not supported by any broadcasting station.
ÑProtecting the monitor
• To protect the monitor from damage, do not
operate the monitor using a ballpoint pen or
similar tool with the sharp tip.

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English |
Getting Started
Set the general settings
1 Press < > to turn on the power.
2 Press and hold < > to display the settings.
3 Press <E>/<F> to select [ ] (General
Settings).
4 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the
following table), then press the knob.
5 Repeat step 4 until the desired item is selected/
activated or follow the instructions stated on
the selected item.
6 Press < >.
Beep
Turn the key touch tone on or off.
“ON” (Default), “OFF”
Language
Select the language used for the control screen and
setting items. Default is “English”.
You can set the button illumination color, select the
. “LIGHTBLUE” (KMR-XM500 Default)
/ “USER” (KMR-M300BT Default).
The Preset color as below:
Variable, RED1,RED2,RED3
,PURPLE1,
PURPLE2,PURPLE3,PURPLE4,BLUE1,
BLUE2,BLUE3,SKYBLUE1,SKYBLUE2,
LIGHTBLUE,AQUA1,AQUA2,GREEN1,
GREEN2,GREEN3,YELLOW GREEN1,
YELLOW GREEN2,YELLOW,ORANGE1,
ORANGE2,ORANGE RED, USER
To make your own color, select . The
color you have made will be stored in
1Press the volume knob to enter the detailed color
adjustment.
2Press the volume knob select the color ( [R] /[G]/
[B]) to adjust.
3Turn the volume knob to adjust the level ([0] to
[9]), then press the knob
Tuner Region
N.America (Default): For North America, AM/FM
intervals: 10 kHz/200 kHz
S.America: For Central/South America, AM/FM
intervals: 10 kHz/50 kHz
Eur/Rus/Asia: For Europe, Russia and Asia, AM/FM
intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz.
Japan: For Japan, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/100 kHz.
M.East: For Middle East, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz.
Aust.: For Australia, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz.
Display Setting
You can change the display design. “Night” (Default),
“Auto”, “Day”
AUX Input
SiriusXM (Default): Set to [SiriusXM] when
connecting the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.
AUX: Set to [AUX] when connecting the Portable
audio player.
Source Gain
Finely adjust the volume of the current source
to minimize the difference in volume between
different sources.
“-3dB” – “0dB” (Default) – “3dB”
Global Input: “-18dB” – “0dB” (Default)
Int. Amplifier
Selecting “OFF” turns off the built-in amplifier.
Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the
quality of the sound from Preout.
“ON” (Default), “OFF”
Voltage Gauge
Display the supplied voltage.
Information
To view all detailed information of the system
Factory Reset
Select [Audio], [System], or [SiriusXM] and then
select [Yes] to set all the settings to the initial default
settings.
Color

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Basics
Basics
Common operations
Ñ Turning on the power
1 Press < >.
Ñ Turning off the power
1 Press and hold < >.
Ñ Adjusting the volume
1 Turn the volume knob.
Ñ Mutes the sound or Play/pause
1 Press the volume knob.
󱾁Radio/AUX
• appears when the mute function is active.
• To restore the sound, press again, or adjust the
volume.
󱾁USB/iPhone/SiriusXM
• Plays or pauses.
Ñ Select dimmer mode
1 Press the <DIM> button.
Dimmer, off
Select a source
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
HOME screen appears.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the source, then
press the knob.
Switches to the FM radio broadcast. (P.7)
Switches to the AM radio broadcast. (P.7)
Switches to the WB (Weather Band) radio
broadcast. (P.7)
[USB]
Plays files on a USB device. (P.5)
[iPhone]
Plays an iPhone. (P.6)
When iPhone is connected.
Plays a Bluetooth audio player. (P.11)
[SiriusXM]
Switches to the SiriusXM® satellite radio
broadcast. (P.8)
[AUX]
Switches to an external component
connected to the AUX input terminal.
(P.10)
Displays the view camera screen. (P.10)
Volume knob (turn/press)
Monitor

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English |
USB
USB
Preparation
Ñ Connecting a USB device
1
• USB maximum power supply current :
DC 5 V = 1.5A
2 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then
press the knob.
Ñ To disconnect the USB device:
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select other than
[USB], then press the knob.
3 Detach the USB device.
Playback operations
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List screenSource screen
1
To Do this
Play/pause Press the volume knob.
Select a le Press <E>/<F> repeatedly.
Fast-backward/
Fast-forward
Press and hold <E>/<F>.
Previous/next
folder
Press and hold <SW->/<SW+>.
Ñ Source screen
1Playback status/Playing time
Play time bar : For confirmation of current playing
position
2: Repeat playback mode indicator
: Random playback mode indicator
3Displays the information of the current file.
Ñ Selecting a track in a list (Searches file)
1 Press < > to display the List screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the desired
folder, then press the knob.
• When you select a folder its contents are
displayed.
• To return to the previous layer, press < >.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired
item, then press the knob.
Function settings
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set
(see the table below), then press the knob to
make a selection.
3 Press < >.
Browsing See Selecting a track in a list (P.5).
Repeat All: Repeats all files. ( )
One: Repeats the current file. ( )
Folder: Repeats all files in the current
folder. ( )
Random Off: Normal playback.
Folder: Randomly plays all files in the
current folder. ( )
Connect the USB device with the USB cable
(sold separately).
✎NOTE
•For playable file types and other information, see
(P.17)

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iPhone
iPhone
Preparation
Ñ Connecting iPhone
1
• USB maximum power supply current :
DC 5 V = 1.5 A
2 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [iPhone], then
press the knob.
Ñ To disconnect the iPhone
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select other than
[iPhone], then press the knob.
3 Detach the iPhone.
Ñ Connectable iPhone
The following models can be connected to this unit.
Made for
• iPhone 14 Pro
Max
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 13 Pro
Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
Max
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone SE (2nd
generation)
• iPhone 11 Pro
Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 6
✎NOTE
• If you start playback after connecting the iPhone,
the music that has been played by the iPhone is
played first.
Playback operations
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List screenSource screen
To Do this
Play/pause Press the volume knob.
Select a le Press <E>/<F> repeatedly.
Fast-backward/
Fast-forward
Press and hold <E>/<F>.
Ñ Source screen
1Playback status/Playing time/File number
Play time bar : For confirmation of current playing
position
2: Repeat playback mode indicator
: Random playback mode indicator
3Displays the information of the current file.
Ñ Selecting a content in a list
1 Press < > to display the List screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select category, then
press the knob.
• To return to the previous layer, press < >.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired
item, then press the knob.
Function settings
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set
(see the table below), then press the knob to
make a selection.
3 Press < >.
Browsing See Selecting a content in a list
(P.6).
Repeat All: Repeats all files. ( )
One: Repeats the current file. ( )
Off: Repeat off.
Random Off: Normal playback.
All: Functions the same as “Shuffle
Songs”. ( )
Connect the iPhone using the Lightning-USB
cable (sold separately).

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English |
Radio
Radio
Radio basic operations
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [FM], [AM], or
[WB], then press the knob.
3 Press <E>/<F> to search for a station
automatically.
“Auto Seek” appears.
(or)
Press and hold <E>/<F> repeatedly to
search for a station manually.
“Manual Seek” appears.
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List screenSource screen
✎NOTE
• The ST indicator lights up when receiving an FM
stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
• To store stations, perform [Add Presets] or [Auto
Store].
• To select a stored station: Press and hold <SW-> /
<SW+>.
Ñ Source screen
1LOCAL indicator
2ST (Stereo) indicator
3Displays the information of the current station:
PS name, Frequency, PTY Genre, Indicator Items
Ñ Select a stored station of the current
band
You can preset 6 stations for the current band (FM1/
FM2/FM3/AM1/AM2/WB).
1 Press < > to display the List screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset
number, then press the knob.
✎NOTE
• To exit, press < >.
Function settings
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set
(see the table below), then press the knob to
make a selection.
3 Press < >.
Add
Presets
Stores a station manually to the current
band.
While listening to a station you want to
store, turn the volume knob to select a
preset number, then press the knob.
Remove
Presets
Remove stored a station to the current
band.
Turn the volume knob to select a preset
number, then press the knob.
FM *1Select the preset band (FM1/FM2/FM3).
AM *2Select the preset band (AM1/AM2).
Auto
Store
*1*2
Automatically searches and stores the 6
stations with the strongest signals for the
selected band.
• “Auto Store” appears.
Local *1*2Tunes in only to the stations with sufficient
signal strength. (LOCAL indicator lights
up.)
“ON”, “OFF” (Default)
RBDS *1ON (Default): Activates FM Radio
Broadcast Data System features.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
*1 FM only
*2 AM only

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SiriusXM®
SiriusXM®
Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love
to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels,
including commercial-free music plus the best sports,
news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to
the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Radio
and Subscription are required. For more information,
visit www.siriusxm.com.
Activating subscription
• Check your Radio ID.
The SiriusXM Satellite Radio ID is required for
activation and can be found by tuning in Channel
0 as well as on the label found on the SiriusXM
Connect radio and its package. The Radio ID does
not include the letters I, O, S or F.
• Activate the SiriusXM Connect Connect Radio using
either one of the two methods below:
–For users in U.S.A.
Online: Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
Phone: Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-635-
2349
–For users in Canada:
Online: Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activate
Phone: Call SiriusXM Customer Care at 1-888-539-
7474
NOTE
• To use SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, the optional
accessory is necessary. “Supplied accessories for
installation” (P.14)
• To select the SiriusXM source, it is necessary to set
“AUX Input” to “SiriusXM” in [General Settings].
(P.3).
SiriusXM® basic operations
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SiriusXM], then
press the knob.
3 Press < > to display the function menu.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [CATEGORY],
then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then
press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then
press the knob.
7 Press <E>/<F> to search for a channel
info.
• Pressing and holding <E>/<F> changes
the channel rapidly.
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List screenSource screen
✎NOTE
• To select a stored station: Press < >.
Ñ Source screen
1Album Art
2Category Name
3Signal Strength indication
4Displays the information of the current channel:
Channel name, Artist name, Song title, Content
Info
5Replay Playback
6Channel Number
7SiriusXM Band
Ñ Select a stored channel of the current
band
You can preset 6 channels for the current band
(SXM1/SXM2/SXM3).
1 Press < > to display the List screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset
number, then press the knob.
✎NOTE
• To exit, press < >.
Ñ Direct Access Tuning
You can tune in a channel directly.
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Direct Tuning],
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the entry
position, then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select a number, then
press the knob.
5 Repeat step 3 to 4 until the channel number is
completed.
1 2
5 6 7

Repeat step 6 above to confirm the new code.
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SiriusXM®
Ñ Replay
1 Press the volume knob.
To Do this
Play/pause Press the volume knob.
Select a le Press <E>/<F> repeatedly.
Fast-backward/
Fast-forward
Press and hold <E>/<F>.
To return to live music/content
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Jump to Live],
then press the knob.
Function settings
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set
(see the table below), then press the knob to
make a selection.
3 Press < >.
SXM Select the preset band (SXM1/SXM2/
SXM3).
Add
Presets
Stores a channel manually to the current
band.
While listening to a channel you want to
store, turn the volume knob to select a
preset number, then press the knob.
Remove
Presets
Remove stored a channel to the current
band.
Turn the volume knob to select a preset
number, then press the knob.
Channel Displays a complete listing of channels.
• To switch the information on the list
(channel name/artist name/song title/
content information/ category), press
<E>/<F> .
Category You can specify the desired category
and select a channel.
1) Select a category.
2) Select a channel.
Direct
Tuning
Display the direcchannel search screen.
(P.8)
Parental
Contr.
See Parental Control (P.9).
Parental Control
Parental Control is a feature that provides the user
with the ability to prevent unauthorized access to
mature content and user selected channels.
Ñ Activating parental control
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Parental
Contr.], then press the knob.
3 Enter the initial parental code (“1111”)
1) Turn the volume knob to select a number, then
press the knob.
2) Repeat step 1 until the parental code is
completed.
Ñ Parental Lock channel selection
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Parental
Contr.], then press the knob.
3 Enter the initial parental code (“1111”)
4 Turn the volume knob to select [Lock Channels],
then press the knob.
5 Enter the parental code.
1) Turn the volume knob to select a number, then
press the knob.
2) Repeat step 1 until the parental code is
completed.
6 Turn the volume knob to select a channel you
want to lock, then press the knob.
“” appears.
7 Press < >.
Ñ Changing the parental code
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Parental
Contr.], then press the knob.
3 Enter the initial parental code (“1111”)
4 Turn the volume knob to select [Change Code],
then press the knob.
5 Enter the old parental code.
1) Turn the volume knob to select a number, then
press the knob.
2) Repeat step 1 until the parental code is
completed.
6 Enter a new four-digit code.
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External Components
External Components
Using external audio players
AUX OR SIRIUSXM
12
13.5 mm stereo mini plug to RCA plug (Sold
separately)
2Portable audio player (Sold separately)
Ñ Starting playback
1 Connect an external component to the AUX
input terminal.
2 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUX], then
press the knob.
4 Turn on the connected component and start
playing the source.
✎NOTE
• To select the AUX source, it is necessary to set “AUX
Input” to “AUX” in [General Settings]. (P.3).
Camera
A reverse trigger is provided to activate the camera
when putting the vessel in reverse or you may
select the camera from the source menu.
Ñ Displaying the picture from the camera
The camera screen is displayed when you shift the
gear to the reverse (R) position.
Ñ To display the picture from the camera
manually
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Camera], then
press the knob.
Reset to the default settings
1 Press and hold < > to display the settings.
2 Press <E>/<F> to select [ ] (General
Settings).
3 Turn the volume knob to select [Factory Reset],
then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [SiriusXM], then
press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to select [Yes], then press
the knob.
SiriusXM®

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Bluetooth® smartphone
Bluetooth® smartphone
Ñ About the Bluetooth smartphone and
Bluetooth audio player
This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth
specifications:
Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Profile
Audio player:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (V1.5) (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
Sound codec
SBC
AAC
Register your smartphone to the
unit
You can use your Bluetooth smartphone when
paired to this unit.
• You can pair the device and the unit using SSP
(Secure Simple Pairing) which only requires
confirmation.
• One device can be connected at a time.
• When you register a new Bluetooth device,
disconnect the Bluetooth device currently
connected and then register the new device.
1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on your
smartphone.
2 Search the unit (“KMR-M300BT” / “KMR-
XM500“) from your smartphone.
If a PIN code is required, enter the PIN code
(“0000”).
Ñ Disconnecting the device
• Turn off the Bluetooth function from your
smartphone.
• Turn off the ignition switch.
Playing Bluetooth Audio Device
1 Press < > to display the HOME screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Bluetooth
Audio], then press the knob.
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List screenSource screen
To Do this
Play/pause Press the volume knob.
Select a le Press <E>/<F> repeatedly.
Fast-backward/
Fast-forward
Press and hold <E>/<F>.
✎NOTE
• Operations and display indications may differ
according to their availability on the connected
device.
Ñ Source screen
1Playback status/Playing time/File number
Play time bar : For confirmation of current playing
position
2: Repeat playback mode indicator
: Random playback mode indicator
3Displays the information of the current file.
Ñ Selecting a content in a list
1 Press < > to display the List screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then
press the knob.
• To return to the previous layer, press < >.
Function settings
1 Press < > to display the function menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set
(see the table below), then press the knob to
make a selection.
3 Press < >.
Browsing See Selecting a content in a list
(P.11).
Repeat All: Repeats all files. ( )
One: Repeats the current file. ( )
Off: Repeat off.
Random Off: Normal playback.
All: Randomly plays all files. ( )

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Setup
Settings
1 Press and hold < > to display the settings.
2 Press <E>/<F> to select the category.
3 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the
following table), then press the knob.
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/
activated or follow the instructions stated on
the selected item.
5 Press < >.
Audio Settings
Fader F12 — R12 (F0/R0): Adjusts the front
and rear speaker output balance.
Balance L12 — R12 (L0/R0): Adjusts the left and
right speaker output balance.
Graphic
Equalizer
Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the
music genre.
Flat / Hard Rock / Classical / Pop / Dance
/ Electronic / Hip Hop / User
Select [User] to use the settings made
1) Press the volume knob to select the
frequency.
2) Turn the volume knob to adjust the
level.
3) Press < >.
Loudness Sets the amounts of boost of low and
high tones.
“ON”, “OFF” (Default)
X’over You can set the crossover frequency of
speakers.
1) Press <E>/<F> to select the
speaker.
2) Press the volume knob to select the
item.
3) Turn the volume knob to adjust the
value.
4) Press < >.
General Settings (P.3)
Bluetooth Settings
Discoverable Enable (Default)/Disable: Set
whether to pair or not.
Device Name The Bluetooth device name of this
unit is displayed.

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Remote control
Remote control
This unit can be operated using the remote control.
The wired remote control KCA-RC35MR (optional
accessory) can be used.
Functions of the remote control
buttons

 1
5
4
7
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1SRC Switches to the source to be
played. (excluding Camera)
2/3
2 2
3 3
Selects the track or file to be
played.
During radio source, switches to
broadcast stations received by
the unit.
During SiriusXM source, search for
a channel.
4/5 R
S
During radio/SiriusXM source,
selects preset station.
6/7 VOL + – Adjusts the volume.
8MUTEPress mutes/restores the sound.
USB/iPhone/Bluetooth Audio
Press and hold plays or pauses.
SiriusXM
Press and hold Replay mode.

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Installation
Installation
Before installation
Before installation of this unit, please note the
following precautions.
#WARNINGS
• If you connect the ignition wire (red) to the negative
ground point, 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.
• Do not cut out the fuse from the ignition wire (red).
The power supply must be connected to the wires
via the fuse.
NOTE
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and
experience. For best safety, leave the mounting and
wiring work to professionals.
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC
power supply.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
• If your vessel 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, such as with battery wires,
the battery may be drained.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit
so that the front panel 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.
• Secure the wires with cable clamps and wrap vinyl
tape around the wires that comes into contact with
metal parts to protect the wires and to prevent short
circuit.
• 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 vessel.
• 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 signal
lamps, wipers, etc. on the vessel are working
properly.
• Reception may drop if there are metal objects near
the Bluetooth antenna.
Bluetooth antenna unit
Ñ Supplied accessories for installation
1
x1
2
x1
3
x1
4
(M3.5 × 25 mm) x4
5
(M4) x8
6
(M4 × 37 mm) x2
7
x1
8
x1
Ñ Installation procedure
1) To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
the ignition and disconnect the ¤terminal of the
battery.
2) Make the proper input and output wire
connections for each unit.
3) Connect the wire on 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 vessel.
7) Reconnect the ¤terminal of the battery.

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Installation
Installing the unit
Ñ Mounting (Using Mounting Plate)
To mount the unit, you will need to find a flat surface
with adequate clearance behind it that provides
enough clearance for the unit and all it’s necessary
wiring.
1) Once you have determined a mounting location,
you will need to cut a circular hole 77 mm (3inch)
in diameter.
2) After the hole is cut slide the unit and wiring
through the hole.
3) Slide the mounting plate (accessory 2) over the
backside of the unit and secure with the supplied
screws (accessory 4).
4) Press on the trim plate (accessory 1) to the front
side of the unit.
5) Plug in all wiring harnesses and cables. Refer to the
wiring diagram for wire harness connection types.
4M3.5 × 25 mm
1
2
Panel
(Max. 8 mm)
Ñ Mounting (Using U Bracket)
To mount the unit, you will need to find a flat surface
with adequate clearance behind it that provides
enough clearance for the unit and all it’s necessary
wiring.
1) Attach the screw with nut (accessory 6) to the
back of the unit.
2) Once you have determined a mounting location,
you will need to cut a circular hole 77 mm (3inch)
in diameter.
3) After the hole is cut slide the unit and wiring
through the hole.
4) Take the bracket (accessory 3) and slide over the
two studs on the back of the unit. Tighten down
with supplied nuts (accessory 5).
5) Press on the trim plate (accessory 1) to the front
side of the unit.
6) Plug in all wiring harnesses and cables. Refer to the
wiring diagram for wire harness connection types.
3
55
6M4 × 37 mm
Panel
(Max. 15 mm)
1
Ñ Removing the trim plate
1) Use the extraction key (accessory 8) to lever out
the four tabs (two on the left part, two on the right
part).
8
2) Pull the trim plate forward.

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Installation
VIDEO IN
REVERSE
REMOTE CONT
USB INPUT
ANTENNA INPUT
FRONT LINE OUT
REAR LINE OUT
AUX OR SIRIUSXM
SIRIUSXM OUTPUT
SIRIUSXM INPUT
SUB-W LINE OUT
White/Black
Black
Black
Black
Gray
Black
Black *1
Black
Red
Purple/White
Light Blue/Yellow
Gray/Black
Green/Black
Purple/Black
Speaker impedance: 2-8 
Purple
Green
Gray
White
To front left speaker
Ignition key switch
Battery
Fuse box
Black (Ground wire) ¤
(To a negative ground
point of the vessel)
Red
(Ignition wire)
To front right speaker
To rear left speaker
To rear right speaker
Fuse (20A)
Ñ Connecting wires to terminals
FM/AM/Weather Band
antenna input
USB terminal
USB maximum power supply current :
DC 5 V =1.5A
Reverse camera trigger
input
Remote control wire
FM/AM/Weather Band
antenna
Rear output
(Left; White, Right; Red)
AUX Input/SiriusXM Audio Input (Left; White, Right; Red)
(AUX source/SiriusXM source switchable) (P.3)
SiriusXM Audio Output (Left; White, Right; Red)
*1 Connect when using
SiriusXM source.
SiriusXM Connect Radio connector
For more information on how to install
the SiriusXM Connect radio, consult the
installation guide included with the radio.
Blue/White (Power control wire)
Accessory 7
Orange/White
(Dimmer control wire)
When using the optional power amplier,
connect to its power control terminal.
(Max. 200mA, 12V)
To light control switch
Front output
(Left; White, Right; Red)
Camera input (Yellow)
Connect to vessel’s reverse lamp harness when
using the optional rear view camera.
To marine remote control unit (optional
accessory)
Purple Subwoofer output
(Left; White, Right; Red)

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Maintenance
Ñ Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel of this unit is stained, wipe it with
a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the front
panel is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth
moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again
with a clean soft dry cloth.
! CAUTION
• Applaying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the front panel
with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as
thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erase
screened print.
More information
Ñ Usable USB device
This unit can play MP3/ WMA/ FLAC/AAC files stored
in a USB mass storage class device.
• File system: FAT16,FAT32,exFAT
• This unit can recognize a total of 999 files and 255
folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder).
• The maximum number of characters:
– Folder names : 24 characters
– File names : 24 characters
– Tag : 30 (Title) /30 (Artist/ Album) characters
NOTE
• When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can
be charged through the USB cable.
• Install the USB device in the place where it will not
affect safe driving.
• 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 may be erased depending on the operating
conditions of the USB device.
We shall have no compensation for any damage
arising from any erased data.
• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase a commercially available USB device.
• Cap the USB terminal whenever not using.
Ñ Playable Audio files
• This unit can show ID3 Tag Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4
(for MP3).
• The maximum number of characters:
–Tag : 30 (Title) /30 (Artist/ Album) characters
NOTE
• WMA and AAC of which is covered with DRM cannot
be played.
• Although the audio files are complied with the
standards listed above, the play may be impossible
depending on the types or conditions of media or
device.
Troubleshooting
What appears to be trouble is not always serious.
Check the following points before calling a service
center.
• For operations with the external components, refer
also to the instructions supplied with the adapters
used for the connections (as well as the instructions
supplied with the external components).
Ñ General
No sound comes out of the speakers.
• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
The remote controller does not work.
• Check the wiring of the remote controller.
Ñ USB
While playing a track, sound is sometimes
interrupted.
• The tracks are not properly copied into the USB
device. Copy the tracks again, and try again.
About this Unit
Audio
format
Bit rate/
(Bit count)
Sampling frequency
MP3 (.mp3) 32 – 384kbps,
VBR
16 – 48 kHz
WMA (.wma) 32 – 320kbps 32 – 48 kHz
FLAC (.flac) 8 – 48 kHz
AAC-LC (.m4a) 16 – 320kbps 16 – 48 kHz
( )
16 - 24 bit

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About this Unit
Ñ iPhone
No sound comes out of the speakers.
• Disconnect the iPhone, then connect it again.
• Select another source, then reselect “iPhone”.
The iPhone does not turn on or does not work.
• Check the connecting cable and its connection.
• Update the firmware version of iPhone.
• Charge the battery of iPhone.
• Reset the iPhone.
Sound is distorted.
• Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the
iPhone.
A lot of noise is generated.
• Turn off (uncheck) “VoiceOver” on the iPhone. For
details, visit <https://www.apple.com>.
Ñ Radio
Automatic presetting does not work.
• Store stations manually. (P.7)
Static noise while listening to the radio.
• Connect the antenna firmly.
Ñ Bluetooth
The sound is interrupted or skipped while using
a Bluetooth audio player.
• Reduce the distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth audio player.
• Turn off, then turn on the unit. (When the sound is
not yet restored) connect the player again.
The connected audio player cannot be
controlled.
• Check whether the connected audio player supports
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
The Bluetooth device does not detect the unit.
• Make sure that the ”Discoverable” in Bluetooth
settings is set to “Enable”.
The unit does not pair with the Bluetooth
device.
• Turn off, then turn on the Bluetooth device.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth device currently
connected and then register the new device.
(P.11)
Ñ SiriusXM
“No Signal” appears.
• Make sure the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna is
mounted outside the car. Move the car to an area
with a clear view of the sky.
“Check Antenna” appears.
• Check the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna
connection, and make sure the antenna is firmly
attached to the radio.
• Check whether the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna
cable is bent or broken. If it is damaged, replace the
whole antenna unit.
“Check Radio” appears.
• Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Radio is
connected to the unit.
“Channel Not Available” appears.
• The selected channel is no longer available. Select
another channel or continue listening to the
previous channel.
“Channel Not Subscribed” appears.
The currently selected channel is not subscribed to.
• In the U.S.A., visit www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 if you have questions about your
subscription package or would like to subscribe to
this channel.
• In Canada, visit www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-
9677.
“Subscription Updated” appears.
• Your subscription has been updated. Press the
appropriate button to continue.
“Channel Locked” appears.
• The selected channel has been locked by the
parental controls. Enter the unlock code when you
are asked.

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About this Unit
Specifications
Ñ Monitor section
Picture Size
: 2.7 inch Color TFT
Back Lighting
: LED
Ñ USB interface section
USB Standard
: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Compatible Devices
: Mass storage class
File System
: FAT16,FAT32,exFAT
Capacity
: 32GB maximum capacity, 255 Folders max, 999
Files per Folder max
Maximum Power Supply Current
: DC 5 V 1.5A
Frequency Response
: 20 – 20,000 Hz
Audio Decoder
:MP3/ WMA/ AAC/ FLAC
Ñ FM radio section
Frequency Range (step)
North America: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz)
South America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Middle East,
Australia: 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz (50 kHz)
Japan: 76.0 MHz – 99.0 MHz (100 kHz)
Ñ AM radio section
Frequency Range (step)
North America, South America
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz (10 kHz)
Europe, Russia, Asia: 531 kHz – 1611 kHz (9 kHz)
Japan: 522 kHz – 1629 kHz (9 kHz)
Middle East: 531 kHz – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)
Australia: 531 kHz – 1701 kHz (9 kHz)
Ñ Weather Band radio section
Frequency Range (step)
USA/Canada: 162.400 MHz – 162.550 MHz (25 kHz)
Ñ Equalizer
Band
: 13 Band
Frequency
: 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/
10k/16kHz
Gain
: -9 — +9 (-9 dB — +9 dB)
Ñ Audio section
Maximum Power
: 34 W × 4 (@ 4 , Peak), 50 W × 4 (@ 2 , Peak)
Full Bandwidth Power (1% THD)
: 19 W × 4 (@ 4 , RMS), 28 W × 4 (@ 2 , RMS)
Preout Level/ Load
KMR-M300BT
: 2000 mV/ 10 k (USB)
KMR-XM500
: 5000 mV/ 10 k (USB)
Preout Impedance
: ≤500 
Speaker Impedance
: 2 – 8 
ÑDust/Water proof
: IP66 for Faceplate
(Equivalent to IEC standard publication 60529)
: IPX4 for Body
ÑBluetooth section
Technology
: Bluetooth 5.0
Frequency
: 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz
Maximum Communication range
: Line of sight approx. 10m (32.8 ft)
Pairing
: SSP(Secure Simple Pairing)
Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
• AVRCP (V1.5) (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

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NOTE
• Although the effective pixels for the liquid crystal
panel is given as 99.99% or more, 0.01% of pixels
may not light or may light incorrectly.
• Specifications subject to change without notice.
Copyrights
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by JVCKENWOOD Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an
accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, 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 an Apple product may
affect wireless performance.
• Apple, iPhone and Lightning are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
Ñ General
Operating Voltage
: 12 V DC battery
Installation Dimensions
Panel (W × H)
: 115 × 106 mm
4-9/16 × 4-3/16 inch
Body (W × H × D)
: Ø77 × Ø77 × 74 mm
Ø3-1/16 × Ø3-1/16 × 2-15/16 inch
Weight
: 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)