USB ......................10 • (Page XX) indicates references are available on the stated page. AUX......................11 KENWOOD Remote Application ............12 This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this manual. Bluetooth® ....................12 Be sure to carefully read instructions in this manual.
Before Use IMPORTANT • USB rating is indicated on the main unit. To view, detach the faceplate. (Page 4) • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this • Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend product.
Basics Faceplate Volume knob Attach Detach How to reset Reset the unit within 5 seconds after detaching the faceplate. Detach button Display window* * Only for illustration purpose. On the faceplate Press B SRC. Turn on the power • Press and hold to turn off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
Getting Started Basics Remote control (RC-406) This unit can be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control. Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Acknowledge the crossover type and cancel the demonstration Pull out the insulation sheet when using for When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to the first time.
Getting Started Set the clock and date Set the other optional settings Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. You can only set the following items while the unit is in STANDBY source. Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob. Press B SRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.
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Getting Started Change the crossover type [SYSTEM] [KEY BEEP] (Applicable only if [X’OVER] is set to [2WAY].) Press B SRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY. [ON]: Activates the keypress tone. ; [OFF]: Deactivates. Press and hold number buttons 4 and 5 to enter crossover select. The current crossover type appears.
Radio Other settings Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item. Press and hold to exit.
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Radio [TI] [ON]: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available (“TI” indicator lights up) while listening to all sources except in AM/SW1/SW2. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [PTY SEARCH] 1 Turn the volume knob to select the available Program Type (see the following “Available Program Type for [PTY SEARCH]”), then press the knob.
Connect a USB device Random play Press 3 repeatedly. [FOLDER RANDOM]/[RANDOM OFF]: USB input terminal USB type A cable*1 MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file (general product) Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM].* USB device Select music drive The source changes to USB automatically and playback starts. While in USB source, press 5 repeatedly.
You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input Direct Music Search (using the remote control) jack. Press DIRECT. Preparation: Press the number buttons to enter a file number. Press ENT IW to search for music. Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT].
KENWOOD Remote Application Bluetooth® You can control the KENWOOD car receiver from the following devices using • Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the firmware KENWOOD Remote application: version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not work with this Android device (via Bluetooth) unit.
Bluetooth® Bluetooth — Mobile phone Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time Press B SRC to turn on the unit. Search and select the name of your receiver (“KMM‑BT208”) on the Bluetooth device. “PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” “Device name” “PRESS”...
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Bluetooth® Improve the voice quality On the faceplate On the remote control While talking on the phone... First incoming call... Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Answer a call Press or the Press Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then volume knob or press the knob.
Bluetooth® Make a call [PHONE BOOK] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) 1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode (if the You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. phonebook contains many contacts).
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Bluetooth® Make a call using voice recognition Bluetooth mode settings Press and hold to activate the voice recognition of the connected Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. phone. Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob. Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the to control the phone functions.
Bluetooth® Bluetooth — Audio Bluetooth test mode • Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the on the connected device. Bluetooth device and the unit. • Depending on the connected device, some features may not work with •...
Audio Settings Bluetooth® On the faceplate Repeat play Press 4 repeatedly. [ALL REPEAT], [FILE REPEAT], [GROUP REPEAT], [REPEAT OFF] Random play Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM] or [GROUP RANDOM]. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. • Press 3 to select [RANDOM OFF].
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Audio Settings [MANUAL EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source. [FADER] (Not applicable if 3-way crossover is selected.) (Page 7) • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. [R15] to [F15] ([0]): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance. •...
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Audio Settings 2-way crossover setting items Crossover settings Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way [SPEAKER SIZE] crossover. [FRONT] [SIZE] [8CM]/[10CM]/[12CM]/[13CM]/[16CM]/[17CM]/ [18CM]/[4×6]/[5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/[7×10] SPEAKER SIZE Selects according to the connected speaker size for optimum performance. [TWEETER] [SMALL]/[MIDDLE]/[LARGE]/[NONE] (not connected) •...
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Audio Settings When 2-way crossover is selected: Digital Time Alignment settings [FRONT LEFT]/[FRONT RIGHT]/[REAR LEFT]/[REAR RIGHT]/[SUBWOOFER] – You can only select [REAR LEFT], [REAR RIGHT] and [SUBWOOFER] if a setting Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a other than [NONE] is selected for [REAR] and [SUBWOOFER] of [SPEAKER SIZE].
Display Settings Zone identification for brightness settings Default: [XX] [DISPLAY] [DIMMER] Dims the illumination. [ON]: Dimmer is turned on. [OFF]: Dimmer is turned off. [DIMMER TIME]: Set the time to turn on dimmer and to turn off dimmer. 1 Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ON] time, then press the knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to adjust the [OFF] time, then press the knob.
Installation/Connection Part list for installation This section is for the professional installer. (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult a local dealer. WARNING • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. •...
Installation/Connection Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve) Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit. Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available). Use only the specified screws.
Installation/Connection Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult a local dealer. Fuse (10 A) Antenna terminal White To front speaker (left) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Microphone input jack (Page 12) More information Output terminals For: – KENWOOD original application (See the following “Connect external amplifiers via output terminals”.) – Any other latest information Visit <https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. Connect external amplifiers via output terminals...
Troubleshooting References Change the display information Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. • Check the cords and connections. • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information (eg.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders. No Bluetooth device is • Search from the Bluetooth device again. • Reattach the device. detected. • Reset the unit. (Page 4) “UNSUPPORTED DEVICE”...
Specifications Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Frequency Range 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Sound is being interrupted or • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth Usable Sensitivity 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) skipped during playback of a audio player.
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Specifications Frequency Response (±1 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) 98 dB Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) Dynamic Range 93 dB Speaker Impedance 4 Ω...
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Important Notice concerning the Software Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed -jansson Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination. Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org>...
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-CMP sha2 AUTHOR: Aaron D. Gifford - http://www.aarongifford.com/ The MIT License (MIT) Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon Copyright (c) 2000-2001, Aaron D. Gifford All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without You may obtain a copy of the license at limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the...
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Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Carnegie-Mellon University. All rights reserved. T-Kernel 2.0 This product uses the source code of T-Kernel 2.0 under T-License 2.0 granted by T-Engine Forum Author: Chris G. Demetriou (www.tron.org) Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software and its documentation is hereby granted, BSD-3-Clause provided that both the copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software, Copyright (c) 2000-2001, Aaron D.
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