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KDC-268U
KDC-168U
KDC-138U
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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-268U/ KDC-168U/ KDC-138U/ KDC-118/ KDC-MP168U
Serial number
KDC-118
KDC-MP168U
B5A-1329-00 (KN)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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-268U/ KDC-168U/ KDC-138U/ KDC-118/ KDC-MP168U...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE IMPORTANT • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe BASICS Warning and Caution in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. GETTING STARTED 1 Select the display language WARNING...
  • Page 3: Basics

    BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) Display window Loading slot Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Volume knob Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. * Not used Detach button : Flashes when the unit enters searching status. Attach Detach How to reset...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED To set the date Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
  • Page 5: Radio

    RADIO GETTING STARTED TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of the selected band. SYSTEM KEY BEEP ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates. SOURCE SELECT Search for a station PANDORA SRC (For Press...
  • Page 6 RADIO Other settings CLOCK TIME SYNC (For Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press System/Radio Data System station time. ; OFF: Cancels. the knob.
  • Page 7: Cd/Usb/Ipod/Android

    Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using. or accessory of the iPod/ When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions iPhone * to install the application.
  • Page 8 Press the volume knob to start searching. While in ANDROID source, press iPod USB or APP USB repeatedly. For ANDROID source BROWSE MODE : Control Android device from this unit via KENWOOD Press J / K to enter character search. MUSIC PLAY application installed in the Android device.
  • Page 9: (For / )

    CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID • To return to the root folder/first file/top menu, press 5. Other settings • To return to the previous setting item, press • To cancel, press and hold Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob.
  • Page 10: (For / )

    Pandora® (for Preparation: Create and save a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Press • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob.
  • Page 11 (for (for Preparation: Delete a station Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device (iPhone/ While listening to PANDORA... iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Press • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) Turn the volume knob to select [STATION DEL], then press the knob.
  • Page 12: Aux

    iHeartRadio® (for Preparation: Search for a station Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) Press Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. Start listening Turn the volume knob (or press J / K on the remote control) to select the Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
  • Page 13: Audio Settings

    AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... EQ PRO (This setting is stored to [USER].) Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60HZ/80HZ/100HZ/200HZ or 60/80/100/200: : Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL] directly. Selects the center frequency. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (+2): Adjusts the level.
  • Page 14: Display Settings

    DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS (For LPF SUBWOOFER 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 REVERSE (180°)/NORMAL (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 SUBWOOFER].) (For...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY SETTINGS Default: XX Symptom Remedy DISPLAY • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Sound cannot be heard. • Check the cords and connections. COLOR SELECT (For Select color for ALL ZONE, ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 separately. “MISWIRING CHECK WIRING Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of THEN PWR ON”...
  • Page 16 ( 18) “CANNOT CREATE” Custom station name creation is unsuccessful. • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Cannot playback at “CANNOT SAVE” Addition to the favorite category failed.
  • Page 17: References

    REFERENCES TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Symptom Remedy Cleaning the unit “PLEASE LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again. Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. “STATION NOT AVAILABLE” Broadcast from the station is over. “STATION NOT SELECTED” No station is selected.
  • Page 18 – iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not operate on this unit.
  • Page 19 REFERENCES Change the display information Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information (eg. station name, playing time) appears. Display information Source name STANDBY Source name (Date/Clock) Source name...
  • Page 20: Basic Procedure

    Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the Do the required wiring.
  • Page 21: Wiring Connection

    (D) Wiring harness To front speaker (right) Gray/Black (Mute control wire) telephone rings or during conversation Green ( 17) (To connect the Kenwood navigation To rear speaker (left) Green/Black system, refer your navigation manual.) Purple To rear speaker (right) Purple/Black...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice. FM Frequency Range USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed File System FAT12/16/32 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V   1 A 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω)

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