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-HD262U...
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE Warning Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. BASICS Caution GETTING STARTED Volume setting: HD Radio™ tuner • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. •...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. * Not used Detach button Attach Detach How to reset How to replace the battery Your preset adjustments will also...
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. For details on how to update the firmware, see: Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ then press the knob. CLOCK Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated.
HD Radio™ tuner You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts. Select an HD Radio multicast channel • To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel programming. <http://www.hdradio.com>.
CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID Start playback The source changes automatically and playback starts. M Eject disc Label side On the faceplate On the remote control Playback / pause Press Press USB input terminal Press and hold S / T. Press and hold S / ...
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CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is Direct Music Search (using RC-406) shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version Press DIRECT.
Pandora® Preparation: Create and save a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device Press and hold the volume knob. (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then •...
Preparation: Search for a station Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device Press (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the •...
AUDIO SETTINGS Preparation: While listening to any source... Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4) Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob. Start listening Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the Connect a portable audio player (commercially knob.
DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. PRESET EQ DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ NATURAL/ Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob. USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following to use the customized settings.) table), then press the knob.
KENWOOD Music Control. streams. • When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor • Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original Light or KENWOOD Music Control, you can search for audio files by Genres, Artists, formats on the FM dial.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Sound cannot be heard. Correct characters are not This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and • Check the cords and connections. displayed (e.g. album a limited number of symbols. name).
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on Cannot playback at iHeartRadio station If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in [BROWSE MODE]. the Android device. ( 7) cannot be selected. the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become •...
SPECIFICATIONS FM Frequency Range 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space) USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) File System FAT12/ 16/ 32 Quieting Sensitivity 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V 1 A (DIN S/N = 46 dB) MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Frequency Response (±3 dB) HD Radio Broadcast 20 Hz —...
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 Do the required wiring. mounting. ( 17) • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
Purple (C) Mounting sleeve Brown conversation ( 14) To rear speaker (right) Purple/Black (Mute control wire) (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigation manual.) Ignition switch Car fuse box (D) Wiring harness Red (Ignition wire) To the power control terminal when...
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Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones que puedan dar JVC KENWOOD Corporation el tratamiento adecuado a estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, correspondientes.
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