Kenwood KDC-X303 Instruction Manual
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KDC-X303
KDC-BT375U
KDC-BT350U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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-X303/KDC-BT375U/KDC-BT350U/KDC-BT33/KDC-BT275U/KDC-BT23/KDC-MP375BT/KMR-D375BT
Serial number
US Residents Only
© 2018 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
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KDC-BT33
KDC-BT275U
KDC-BT23
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KDC-MP375BT
KMR-D375BT
B5A-2599-10 (KN)
19/6/2018 12:14:33 PM

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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.
  • Page 2 Póngase en contacto con su administración local para obtener información sobre el Products: CD RECEIVER punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación Model Name: KDC-X303/KDC-BT375U/KDC-BT350U/KDC-BT33/KDC-BT275U/ de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos KDC-BT23/KDC-MP375BT/KMR-D375BT perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.
  • Page 3 IC (Industry Canada) Notice CAUTION This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled Operation is subject to the following two conditions: environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio (1) This device may not cause interference;...
  • Page 4 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
  • Page 5 Important Notice concerning the Software Article 10 Protection of Copyright -jansson 1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software shall belong to the Licensor Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), under the ownership of the User.
  • Page 6: 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 Warnings BASICS and Cautions in this manual. GETTING STARTED • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. 1 Select the display language WARNING and cancel the demonstration...
  • Page 7: Basics

    BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) (supplied for Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright Volume Loading sunlight.) knob slot Lights up when Pull out the insulation sheet when Bluetooth using for the first time. connection is established.*1 : Can be remotely controlled (Page 17) with an optionally purchased remote control.
  • Page 8: 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 9 • For connection, see “Connecting external components” on page 41. [SPOTIFY SRC] [ON]: Enables SPOTIFY/SPOTIFY BT in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. • Refer also to the supplied instruction manual of the KENWOOD Marine (Page 13) Remote Control unit for more information.
  • Page 10: Radio

    [REM ID3], then press the knob. signal from FM broadcast. “REGISTERING” appears on the display window. To register, on the KENWOOD Marine Remote Control unit: Search for a station • Press ENTER to register as [REM ID1]. • Press SRC to register as [REM ID2].
  • Page 11 RADIO Other settings [TI] [ON]: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available (“TI” lights up). ; [OFF]: Cancels. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. [PTY SEARCH] (For Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob.
  • Page 12: Cd/Usb/Ipod/Android

    CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Start playback The source changes automatically and playback starts. Eject disc Label side On the faceplate On the remote control Press 6 IW. Press ENT IW. Play back/pause Press and hold S / T. Press and hold S / T (+). Reverse/Fast-forward*4 USB input terminal Press S / T.
  • Page 13 (applicable only for iPod USB source or iPod BT source) Preparation: You can search for a file according to the first character. • Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device before connecting. Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.
  • Page 14 CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Preparation: Direct Music Search (using the remote control) • Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 5) Press DIRECT. Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number. Start listening Press ENT IW to search for music. Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). •...
  • Page 15: Pandora

    Pandora® Preparation: Create and store a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in Press to Pandora. Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob. •...
  • Page 16: Iheartradio

    iHeartRadio® Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of iHeartAuto application on your device (iPhone/ Press 6 IW. Press ENT IW. Play back/pause iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 5) Press T.
  • Page 17: Spotify

    Spotify Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ Random play*5 Press 3 repeatedly *3. iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Spotify. ( Not available ) •...
  • Page 18: Siriusxm® Radio

    SiriusXM® Radio (for Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Start listening Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, Press B SRC repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM. news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio.
  • Page 19 SiriusXM® Radio (for SiriusXM Keymode SmartFavorites and TuneStart™ User stored channels are recognized as SmartFavorite channels*. The Press and hold the volume knob to change the keymode (channel or SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast content in the replay). (Default: Channel keymode) background.
  • Page 20 SiriusXM® Radio (for SiriusXM settings [LOCK SETTING] [MATURE CH]: Selects the SiriusXM-defined lock setting. ; [USER DEFINED]: Selects the individual channels the user wants to Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. lock. ; [OFF]: Cancels. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then [CHANNEL EDIT]*1 1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
  • Page 21: Bluetooth

    BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Connection Depending on the operating system and the firmware version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not work with this unit. Supported Bluetooth profiles – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time –...
  • Page 22 BLUETOOTH® The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the Auto Pairing connected phone. When you connect iPhone/iPod touch to the USB input terminal, pairing On the faceplate On the remote control request (via Bluetooth) is automatically activated. First incoming call...
  • Page 23 BLUETOOTH® *1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources. Make a call *2 Press and hold VOL to continuously increase the volume to 15. *3 Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device. You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature.
  • Page 24 BLUETOOTH® Make a call using voice recognition [PHONE BOOK] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) 1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode (if the Press and hold to activate the voice recognition of the connected phonebook contains many contacts).
  • Page 25 BLUETOOTH® Other settings [INITIALIZE] [YES]: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). ; [NO]: Cancels. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. Bluetooth test mode Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the...
  • Page 26 BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Audio On the faceplate On the remote control Repeat play Press 4 repeatedly. ( Not available ) [ALL REPEAT], [FILE REPEAT], [REPEAT OFF] Random play Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM]. ( Not available ) • Press 3 to select While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices [RANDOM OFF].
  • Page 27 [ANDROID NOT CONNECTED]: No Android device is connected to use the application. Preparation: • Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device * Displayed only when [ANDROID] of [SELECT] is set to [YES]. before connecting. • For more information, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
  • Page 28 BLUETOOTH® Listen to Spotify Internet radio via Bluetooth Preparation: You can listen to internet radio (Pandora, iHeartRadio and Spotify) on the Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 5) iPhone/iPod touch/Android device via Bluetooth on this unit. • Make sure the USB input terminal is not connected to any device. Start up the Spotify application on your device.
  • Page 29: Audio Settings

    AUDIO SETTINGS [MANUAL EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source. • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. [62.5HZ] [LEVEL] [LEVEL –9] to [LEVEL +9] ([LEVEL 0]): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source.
  • Page 30 AUDIO SETTINGS [X ‘ OVER] [SOUND EFFECT] [TWEETER] [FRQ] [1KHZ]/[1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/[4KHZ]/[5KHZ]/ [SOUND RECNSTR] (Not applicable for RADIO source, AUX source and SIRIUS XM source.) [6.3KHZ]/[8KHZ]/[10KHZ]/[12.5KHZ]: Adjusts the (Sound [ON]: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency crossover frequency for the tweeter speaker. reconstruction) components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in audio data compression.
  • Page 31 AUDIO SETTINGS Digital Time Alignment settings [SW LPF SLOPE] [–6DB]/[–12DB]/[–18DB]/[–24DB]: Adjusts the crossover slope. Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is more suitable environment for your vehicle. selected for [SW LPF FRQ].) •...
  • Page 32: Display Settings

    DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS • Before making an adjustment for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS], Zone identification for color settings and brightness settings select the speaker you want to adjust: [FRONT LEFT]/[FRONT RIGHT]/[REAR LEFT]/[REAR RIGHT]/[SUBWOOFER] – You can only select [REAR LEFT], [REAR RIGHT] and [SUBWOOFER] if a setting other than [NONE] is selected for [REAR] and [SUBWOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE].
  • Page 33 DISPLAY SETTINGS Other settings [DIMMER] Dims the illumination. [ON]: Dimmer is turned on. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. [OFF]: Dimmer is turned off. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then [DIMMER TIME]: Set the dimmer on and off time. press the knob.
  • Page 34: Learning Steering Remote Control

    Bright green/red remote harness. Learning steering To reassign the control keys Contact your remote input KENWOOD dealer Purple/red Press B SRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY. terminal for details. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Rear panel Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.
  • Page 35: References

    For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list • This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1.5 A. – KENWOOD original application – Any other latest information About iPod/iPhone Visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
  • Page 36: More Information

    Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. unavailable. • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not •...
  • Page 37 REFERENCES Change the display information Source name Display information: Main display (for ANDROID Source name Date back to the beginning Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information PANDORA/ Station name Shared/Radio...
  • Page 38 REFERENCES Change the display information Source name Display information: Main display (for ANDROID Source name/Clock Clock Turns off the display* back to the Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. beginning • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information (eg.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not • Check the cords and connections. to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit (page 3).
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The iPod/iPhone does not • Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone. Playback is intermittent or Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device. turn on or does not work. • Disconnect and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset. sound skips.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “DISCONNECTED” USB is disconnected from the head unit. Please make sure “CODE ERROR” Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. the device is connected properly through USB. (Page 16) “CONNECTING” • Connected via USB input terminal: The device is connecting “NO CONTENT”...
  • Page 42: Installation Connection

    INSTALLATION/CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Symptom Remedy • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. The connected Bluetooth • Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. audio player cannot be supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
  • Page 43 INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) Do the required wiring. (Page 40) (C) Mounting sleeve (×1) (D) Wiring harness (×1) Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
  • Page 44: Wiring Connection

    If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. To front speaker (left) White/Black Gray Brown To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, refer your To front speaker (right) Gray/Black (Mute control wire) navigation manual...
  • Page 45: Connecting External Components

    INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Connecting external components To KENWOOD Marine Remote Control unit, KCA-RC55MR (optional accessory) (page 5) Learning steering remote control (page 30) Microphone input jack (page 17) Expansion port (12 V 500 mA): To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available) (page 14) Output terminals When connecting to an external amplifier, connect its ground wire to the car’s chassis to avoid damaging...
  • Page 46: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FM Frequency Range MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC Decode AAC-LC “.aac” files 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step) USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) File System FAT12/16/32 87.5 MHz —...
  • Page 47 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 Operating Voltage 12 V DC car battery Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 Installation Size (W × H × D) 182 mm × 53 mm × 155.5 mm (at less than 1 % THD) (7-3/16"...
  • Page 48 HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 49: Quick Start Guide

    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.
  • Page 50 Póngase en contacto con su administración local para obtener información sobre el Products: CD RECEIVER punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación Model Name: KDC-X303/KDC-BT375U/KDC-BT350U/KDC-BT33/KDC-BT275U/ de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos KDC-BT23/KDC-MP375BT/KMR-D375BT perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.
  • Page 51 IC (Industry Canada) Notice CAUTION This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio (1) This device may not cause interference;...
  • Page 52 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
  • Page 53 Important Notice concerning the Software Article 10 Protection of Copyright -jansson 1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software shall belong to the Licensor Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), under the ownership of the User.
  • Page 54 INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Basic procedure Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery. Warning Connect the wires properly. See “Wiring connection” on page 3. • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Install the unit to your car.
  • Page 55 (B) Trimplate (×1) j Purple ª, Purple/black ·: steering wheel remote control (C) Mounting sleeve (×1) M5 × 7 mm (×4) adapter or to KENWOOD Rear speaker (right) (D) Wiring harness (×1) M5 × 6 mm (×4) Marine Remote Control (E) Extraction key (×2)
  • Page 56: Depending On The Types Of Cars, The Antenna Will Automatically Extend When You Turn On The Unit With The Antenna Control Wire Connected

    BEFORE USE BASICS IMPORTANT Faceplate • To ensure proper use, please read through this Guide before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe Display window Warnings and Cautions in this Guide. Volume Loading • Please keep the Guide in a safe and accessible place for future knob slot reference.
  • Page 57 GETTING STARTED Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. Day  Month  Year or Month  Day  Year Press and hold to exit. Select the display language and cancel the To return to the previous setting item, press demonstration Set the initial settings When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to...
  • Page 58 RADIO CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Search for a station Start playback Press B SRC repeatedly to select RADIO. The source changes automatically and playback starts when you load a disc Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM. or attach a device (USB device/ iPod/iPhone/ Android device) to the USB Press S / T to search for a station.
  • Page 59 To return to the previous setting item, press • Refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website for the detailed explanation of each item: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/> Turn the volume knob to select [SUBWOOFER SET], then press the knob. • The availability of each item vary depending on the model.
  • Page 60: Other Information

    SiriusXM® Radio sources, refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. following website: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/> • The availability of each source vary depending on the model. Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob.
  • Page 61 BLUETOOTH® Once pairing is completed, Bluetooth connection is established automatically. • : “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator on the faceplate lights up. Depending on the operating system and the firmware version of your • : “BT1” and/or mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not work with this unit. “BT2”...
  • Page 62 • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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