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    KDC-U449 KDC-U3049 KDC-U349 KDC-4051UM CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL GET0691-001A (MW/M2W/M0/M20) © 2010 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved. Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, T okyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative’s: Kenwood Electr[...]

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    2 C ONTENTS Safety 2 Preparation 3 How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) Basic operations 4 Getting started 6 Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations Listening to the radio 7 Changing the frequency step[...]

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    3 ENGLISH Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate 2 1 1 2 Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity . Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jo[...]

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    4 KDC-U449: KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349/ KDC-4051UM: The following indicator lights up when... ST : A stereo broadcast is r eceived. IN : A disc is in the unit. KDC-U449 only: ATT (blink) : The sound attenuates. EQ : [SYSTEM Q] is set to an EQ mode other than [NATURAL] . (page 13) B.BOOST : [BASS BOOST] is set to [1] or [2] . (page 13) : I n Search Mode or[...]

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    5 ENGLISH When you press or hold the f ollowing button(s)... Main unit Remote controller General operation SRC — T urns on. T urns off if pressed and held. SRC Selects the available sources ( TUNER, USB or iPod, CD , AUX, ST ANDBY ), if the power is turned on. • If the source is ready, playback also starts. “iPod” or “CD” is selectable [...]

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    6 Getting started Canceling the display demonstration The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO] [PRESS] [VOLUME KNOB] 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected as the initial setup. 2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. [DEM[...]

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    7 ENGLISH Continued... Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) PRESET TYPE NORMAL/ NORM *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2). KEY BEEP ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypr[...]

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    8 Changing the frequency steps (KDC-U449/ KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349 only) Y ou can change the frequency step of FM/ MW: FM : 50 kHz to 200 kHz MW : 9 kHz to 10 kHz 1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the power. 2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5 (MEMO MY LIST) , press SRC . Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears. T o restore th[...]

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    9 ENGLISH For KDC-4051UM: Available Program Type: SPEECH MUSIC NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M (music) ROCK M (music) EASY M (music) LIGHT M (music) CLASSICS OTHER M (music) WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M (music) OLDIES FOLK M (music) DOCUMENT The unit will s[...]

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    10 Start playing a disc 1 Press SRC to turn on the power. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Playback starts automatically. 3 Press number button 6 ( ) to resume/pause playback (if necessary). Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) Pr ess to select track/file. Hold to fast-forwards/reverses . Listening to a di[...]

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    11 ENGLISH T o return to the root folder (or first track f or audio CD), press BAND . T o return to the previous folder , press . T o cancel the Music Search mode, press and hold . < or > on the display indicates that preceded/next item is available. F or USB device* and iPod: T o sk ip search, press 4 / ¢ . * This operation is effective onl[...]

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    12 Alphabet Search and My Playlist for iPod Selecting a song by alphabet 1 Press to enter Music Search mode. “SEARCH” appears. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press to confirm. 3 Press again to enter alphabet search mode. “SEARCH < – – – >” appears. 4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched [...]

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    13 ENGLISH Continued... Functions of KDC-U449 with iPod About compatible iPod/iPhone Made for – iPod t ouch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation) – iPod classic – iP od with video – iP od nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd , 4th, and 5th generation) – iPhone 4 – iPhone 3GS – iPhone 3G – iPhone F or the latest compatible list and software version of iP od[...]

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    14 Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ/ MID C FRQ: 0.5K/ 1.0K */ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency. MID LEVEL: –8 — +8 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the level. MID Q FACTOR/ MID Q FCTR: 0.75/ 1.00 */ 1.25: Adjusts the Q factor. TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ/ TRE C FRQ: 10.0K/ 12.5K */ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center frequency. TR[...]

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    15 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. “PROTECT” appears and no operations can be done. Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape properly, then reset the unit. If “PROTECT” does not disappear[...]

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    16 Installation/connection Part list: A F aceplate.............................................................. (×1) B Escutcheon ......................................................... (×1) C Mounting sleeve ............................................. (×1) D Casing f or faceplate ...................................... (×1) E Wiring harnes[...]

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    17 ENGLISH KDC-4051UM KDC-U449/ KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349 KDC-U449 KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349/ KDC-4051UM Wiring connection Fuse (10 A) Antenna terminal (JASO) Rear/subwoofer output terminals Front output terminals Rear/subwoofer output terminals Blue/White Brown Blue To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. (To c[...]

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    18 Installing the unit Removing the unit 2 1 Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection has been completed earlier. (page 17) Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. (Wider hooks on the top side.) Dashboard of your car T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars 1 Detach the faceplate. 2 Engage the catch pin o[...]

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    19 ENGLISH CD player section Laser diode: GaAIAs Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling D/A converter: 24 Bit Specifications Spindle speed: 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CL V ) Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kH z Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 % Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB Dynamic [...]