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EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROLLER
KOS-A300
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Kenwood Corporation
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Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new External Media Controller.
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 KOS-A300 Serial number
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US Residence Only
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864-4452-00/00 (KW)
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- Page 1 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 KOS-A300 Serial number US Residence Only ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use Basic Operation Basic Operation General functions Bluetooth Setup iPod, Zune and USB device functions Cancel the Demonstration mode Registering Bluetooth device Listen to the audio via this unit Registering Special Bluetooth device Registering PIN Code Function Control Downloading the Phone Book... -
Page 3: Before Use
To prevent injury or fire, take the following • When you purchase optional accessories, check with precautions: your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any with your model and in your area. -
Page 6: Function Control
Push the Control knob towards up or down. use the "SMS" function. Press the Control knob to set the source function • This unit supports KENWOOD Music Editor version 3.0 (page item ON/OFF. 29) or later. If"FILE SCAN" is selected while a media file in •... - Page 8 DISPN/P "Supreme" "Seek Mode" "Autol"*/ "Auto2"l "Manual" """"R:-e-ce-i v e"""M"""o"""de""","-' - - - ' - , .. , "AUTO"*r Sets the reeeive rnodeofl-:jQ Radio: , . . . • . ' , ' "DIGITAr/ :."',.- . "," "ANALOG~ -"T-ag-M-e~m-or~y'~' ------------..;. "00"-"50" "Tagging"...
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Page 9: Display Settings
Display Settings Illumination Color Selection Display Type Selection Shown below are examples of display types. Selecting the Illumination Color ofthe display. 'WilIR4I Enter Illumination color selection mode "TYPE tA]" Displays 4lines of text. > Select "SETUP" "Color Select': "TYPE [B]" Displays aline of text and graphics. -
Page 10: Text Display Selection
Display Settings Text Display Selection Enter Text display selection mode > > Select "SETUP" "Display Select" Changes displayed information on each source Select'~ "Text following; For how to select Function Control item, refer to In iPodl Zunel USB device source <Function Control>... -
Page 11: Auxiliary Input Name Setting
Auxiliary Input Name Setting Selects the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. Select Auxiliary input name setting mode > Set/~ Select "MENU" "Name For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control>... -
Page 12: Ipodl Zunel Usb Device Operation
iPodl Zunel USB device Operation Function Zune/ USB device Function iPod Music Search Music Search for iPod Selecting the music you want to listen to from the Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play. device or media being played. Enter Music Search mode Enter Music Search mode Turn the Control knob. -
Page 13: Searching For Music By Initial
Function of iPod Function of iPod Related Search Searching for Music Initial You can select an alphabetic character from the list Browses for music of the same artist or genre as the in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now. one being played. -
Page 14: Drive Search
iPodl Zunel USB device Operation Drive Search Function iPod iPod Control Hand Mode Selecting the device inserted in the Multi Card Reader. Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod. Put the playback to pause Press the Control knob. Enter iPod Control by Hand Mode HAND'~ Select "iPod BY... -
Page 15: Favorite Control
Favorite Control Favorite Preset Memory Favorite Preset Recall Registering the operation procedure to select your Retrieving an item registered to Favorite. favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, 1 Enter Favorite Preset Recall mode etc. "FAV'~ Select Display a favorite item For how to select Function Control item, refer to ~.;IMI=··'"=-' _ ~,.,=, ="WI~3IIIfIIIIIiI... -
Page 16: Favorite Name Setting
Favorite Control Input Level Adjust Favorite Name Setting Input Level Setting Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Adjusts the USB IIF and AUX input level. Favorite. Select Input Level Adjust mode > ADJ'~ Enter Favorite Preset Recall mode Select "MENU"... -
Page 17: Hd Radio Tuner Control
Function of KTC-HR300/ KTC-HR200 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Tuning Auto Memory Entry Selecting the station. Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Auto Memory Entry mode MEMORY'~ Select the "HD Radio"... -
Page 18: Hd Radio Tagging (Itunes Tagging)
Function KTC-HR300/ KTC-HR200 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Function KTC-HR300 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can tag your music. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local HD Radio station, you only have to press the Control knob. -
Page 19: Operation Of Hands-Free Phoning
Function of KCA-8T200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use Call waiting • For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the Answering Another Incoming Call with the hands-free function, see <About the Cell-Phone> Current Call Suspended (page 30). Press the Control knob. •... -
Page 20: Making A Call
Function KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the Control knob. Phone number is displayed. 1 Enter dialing method mode Make a call Press the [(fi'l button. Press the Control knob for at least second. Select a dialing method Press the Control knob. -
Page 21: Calling A Number In The Call Log
Calling a number in the call log • Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. Refer to <Setting a Voice Command for Category> (page 26) Enter dialing method mode • Audio sound is not output during voice recognize. Press the [Ui'] button. -
Page 22: Ikos-A300
Function KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see <About the Bluetooth Audio player> (page 30). • You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device>... -
Page 23: Bluetooth Setup
Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select "KENWOOD BT200" Registering Special Bluetooth device from the list of connected units. Allow registration of a special device that cannot be Enter a PIN code registered normally (pairing). -
Page 24: Registering Pin Code
Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering PIN Code Downloading the Phone Book By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN Download the phone book data from the cell- code necessary for registering this unit. phone so you can access the phone book from this unit. -
Page 25: Selecting The Bluetooth Device You Wish To Connect
Enter Bluetooth Firmware update mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The firmware version appears. Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode Press the [FNC] button. § For how to update the firmware, access our web site. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ English... -
Page 26: Adding A Voice Dialing Command
Function KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Select liPS Name De/ete" (Delete) Adding a voice dialing command Delete a voice tag Add a voice tag to the phonebook for voice dialing. Press the Control knob. You can register up to 35 voice tags. "YES'~ Turn the Control knob to select and then... -
Page 27: Sms (Short Message Service)
SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS The SMS arrived at the cell-phone is displayed on Download the short message (SMS) arrived at the cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit. the receiver. A newly arrived message is displayed. Select SMS download mode >... -
Page 28: Satellite Radio Tuner (Optional Accessory) Control
Satellite Radio tuner (Optional Accessory) control Basic Operation • You cannot Channel search until the category Selecting Satellite Radio source information is acquired. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS"/ "XM" display. Preset Memory • You need to register to the service provider to receive Putting the channel in the memory. -
Page 29: Appendix
• In this manual, "Music Editor media" means the device that contains music data exported with KENWOOD Music Editor. • "KENWOOD Music Editor ver3.0" is available from the following web site: www.kenwood.com • For further information on "KENWOOD Music Editor ver3.0';... - Page 30 USB device. the following URL: We shall have no compensation for any damage http://www.kenwood.com/bt/i nformation/ arising out of erasure of the stored data. • No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.
- Page 31 • BT DVC Status Menu Glossary You can display the connection status, signal • Auto Answer strength, and battery level. This function automatically answers (responds to) a call after lapse of the preset time interval for Battery level of cell-phone. qjJ : .~~.
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Page 32: Accessories
Accessories Accessories ..1 ..1 [::J _-~) ..1 ..1 ® ..1 ® ® • ..1 ..6 ..2 ® 11.5, Blue) 10, Black) ..1 ..2 ® 9, White) 5, Black) ..1 ..2 (jJ) 4.5) 16.5) ..2 ..2 .. -
Page 33: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Installation for Display Unit 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the Installation location and cleaning ignition and disconnect the battery. Select for installation a location where the stand can 2. Make the proper input and output wire be placed completely horizontal shown in Figure A. -
Page 34: Connecting Wires To Terminals
To prevent USB cable and Display unit @;d) terminals from being unplugged. tie them ~1--1f---------lf-------t~-!-------------~ the wiring harness (Accessory (D) with the cable clamp (Accessory Display unit KENWOOD Controller iPod • The connection to Zune requires the Sync Cable attached to Zune. - Page 35 Hideaway unit (Rear side) Nlxm, lIl03NI1 ,..-----, ,..-----, • • • • I..---II~-t-t-- SIRIUS Satellite Tuner HD Radio Tuner XM Satellite Radio Tuner Bluetooth unit DVD player etc. ~::~f ~ =;]1 Connection cable (Commercially available) Car stereo Accessory@) English...
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Page 36: Installation
Installation Installation of Controller When installing on the 8-degree surface According to the installation angle of the controller, install Spacer (Accessory to Bracket (Accessory as described below. When installing on the O-degree surface Accessory@ Accessory@ AccessoryCf) (02 X 11.5, Blue) Accessory@ (02 X 9, White) •... - Page 37 Install Bracket (Accessory @). (Accessory(j])/@) Install the controller using the screws When using spacer (Accessory when it cannot be secured firmly using the double-sided Accessory@ tape. (04 X 16.5) • Thoroughly wipe away and dust or grease from the installation location using a cloth which has been soaked in a neutral cleaning agent and wrung out.
- Page 38 InstaIlation Installation of Display unit Installation of Display Unit - Display Stand Used - - Frame Used - @) to the Install the display bracket (Accessory Using the display template (Accessory drill a display stand (Accessory @). hole on the display installation position. Install the display frame (Accessory @l) to the Accessory@ installation hole made in step 1.
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Page 39: Installation For Hideaway Unit
Installation for Hideaway Unit • Installation using the self-tapping screws Use screws (Accessory@) to fix Hideaway Unit onto an audio board or another. Accessory@ • Installation using the velcro tapes Remove the backing from the Velcro strips (Accessory@) and attach it to the bottom of the Hideaway Unit. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by Voice is not recognized. some settings made on this unit. The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be Il'E D · recognized properly. Close the vehicle windows Cannot set up Display. - Page 41 N/A Device: An unsupported USB device is connected. Too Soft: Voice is too small and cannot be recognized. Connection to the iPod has failed. Too Loud: Voice is too large to be recognized. Check that the connected iPod is an iPod ¢...
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Page 42: Specifications
Specifications USB Interface General (10.5 - USB Standard Operating voltage 16V allowable) : USB1.l/ 2.0 : 14.4 V Compatible Device Maximum Current consumption : Mass storage class : 1.0A Compatible File System Dimensions (W x H x D) : FAT16/ 32 Hideaway unit: 156 x 95 x 31 mm Maximum Supply current Controller: 60 x 67 x 44 mm... - Page 43 Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER Location: Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
- Page 44 This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful influence on the environment. KENWOOD...
- Page 45 Fran~a;s English CORRECTION CORRECTION pageS pageS Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct Select the Menu mode Enter Function Control mode Entrer en mode de commande de Selectionner Ie mode Menu Appuyez sur la touche [FNCI. Press the [FNC) button. Press the [FNC) button. fonction Poussez la molette de commande Appuyez sur la touche [FNCI.
- Page 46 Espanol CORRECCION Ptfgina 5 ATTENTION Incorrecto Correcto The quantity described in the <Accessories> page of the Acceda al modo de control de funci6n Seleccione el modo de menu Pulse el bot6n [FNC). Pulse el bot6n [FNC Instruction manual indicates the quantity required for con···~,i Mueva el mando de hacia la...
- Page 47 Cet appareil prend en charge Ie programme Music Editor version 3.0 3.00 posterior. Si se selecciona "FILE SCAN" mientras se reproduce If "FILE SCAN" is selected while a media file in KENWOOD Music ou superieure de KENWOOD. Si la fonction "FILE SCAN" (balayage de...
- Page 48 DISPLAY TEMPLATE /-------------------------, CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINE ~------------------------~ B58-1488-04/00...
- Page 49 After the satellite tuner is connected and recognized by the KOS-A300 refer to pages 9 and 10 in the owner's manual for detailed set up instructions on which text should appear in the display during satellite radio operation. KENWOOD recommends the following settings: Page 9: Display Type A will allow 4-lines of text...
- Page 50 Dear Customer. panneau en cas de vol ou d'endommagement. Thank you for purchasing this kenwood product. As mentioned in the pages of this booklet. our warranty is only Aten~ao: valid in the countries listed. If your country is not listed please contact your retailer for information on warranty Em caso de dano ou perda do painel frontal, este Certificado de Garantia e a Nota Fiscal procedure, or write to;...
- Page 51 (if you are uncertain as to whether aService Center contact KENWOOD 10 confirm if a dealer or service cenlre is (j) Producl voltage and lor line frequency conversions. malerial and workmanship in Kenwood car siereooomponents.