CONTENTS BEFORE USE TROUBLESHOOTING BASICS INSTALLATION / CONNECTION GETTING STARTED SPECIFICATIONS RADIO USB / iPod How to read this manual • Operations explained mainly using DISPLAY SETTINGS buttons on the faceplate. • [XX] indicates the selected items. AUDIO SETTINGS • (➜ XX) indicates references are available on the stated page number.
BASICS Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Display window KMM-U156 How to replace the battery Detach button Volume knob (turn/press) * Not used. Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Attach Detach How to reset Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
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” Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected for the initial setup. Press the volume knob again. “DEMO OFF”...
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 Press L SRC to select TUNER.
[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 Start playback KMM-U256 iPod/iPhone (for USB input terminal USB input terminal CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) The source changes to USB and playback starts.
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Turn 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 * : Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,...
USB / iPod KMM-U256 Set the skip ratio Select a song by name (for KMM-U256 While listening to iPod (for ) or KME While listening to iPod... Light/ KMC file... Press Press the volume knob to enter Turn the volume knob to select a category, [FUNCTION].
DISPLAY SETTINGS Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Press and hold to exit.
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AUDIO SETTINGS 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.
OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) browse item will display the correct title, etc. HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT “...
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. “PROTECT” appears and no Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then operations can be done. reset the unit.
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Warning • 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 car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
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INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Basic procedure Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the · terminal of the car battery. Connect the wires properly. (See Wiring connection. (➜ 15)) Install the unit to your car. (See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).) Connect the ·...
(Battery wire) grounded when either the telephone rings or during Black (Ground wire) Brown conversation. (To connect To the metallic body or (Mute control MUTE the Kenwood navigation chassis of the car wire) system, refer your Battery navigation manual.) ENGLISH |...