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About “KENWOOD Music Editor”
This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.0” or later.
When you use the audio file with database information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor
Light ver1.0,” you can search a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search.
In the Instruction manual, the term “USB device” is used to mean the device that contains audio
files with database information added with KENWOOD Music Editor.
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.0” is avai
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Safety CONTENTS Safety 2 WARNING Stop the car before operating the unit. Preparation 3 How to attach/detach the faceplate Important to know... How to reset your unit To prevent a short circuit, never put or How to prepare the remote controller leave any metallic objects (such as coins or (RC-405) metal tools) inside the unit. Basic operations 4 Caution: Adjust the volume so that you Getting started 6 can hear sounds outside the car. Driving Canceling the display demonstration with the
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Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) When you use the remote controller for the 1 first time, pull out the insulation sheet. 1 Insulation sheet 2 2 Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the If the effectiveness of the remote possibility of water splashing. controller decreases, replace the battery. Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. 3 The
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Basic operations Display window KDC-U449: KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349/ KDC-4051UM: Remote sensor Do not expose to bright sunlight. Ejects the disc Volume knob Loading slot Detaches the faceplate The following indicator lights up when... ST : A stereo broadcast is received. 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) USB terminal B.BOOST : [BASS BOOST] is set to [1] or [2]. (page 13) Auxiliary inp
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When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation controller Turns on. — Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB or iPod, CD, AUX, SRC STANDBY), if the power is turned on. SRC • If the source is ready, playback also starts. “iPod” or “CD” is selectable only when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded. Volume knob VOL Adjusts the volume level. (turn) 5 / ∞ Selects items. Volume knob ENT Confirms selection. (press) — Enter
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Getting started Canceling the display Adjusting the clock demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. The display demonstration is always turned 2 Turn the volume knob to select on unless you cancel it. [SETTINGS], then press to enter. When you turn on the power (or after you 3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], reset the unit), the display shows: then press to enter. [CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ 4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK [VOLUME KNOB] ADJUST/ CLOCK AD
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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 keypress tone. TDF ALARM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF *: Cancels RUSSIAN SET ON: Folder name, file name, song ti
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Changing the frequency steps (KDC-U449/ KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349 only) You 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. To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure. When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode set
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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 search for the Program type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected. [SPEECH] : White character item. ; [MUSIC] : Black character item. The Radio D
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Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) Press to select track/file. Hold to fast-forwards/reverses. USB terminal Press to select next folder. Slide open the cover. 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 Connecting a USB resume/pause playback (if necessary). device Direct Music Search using the CA-U1EX remote
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Selecting Repeat Play To return to the root folder (or first track for audio CD), press BAND. Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly To return to the previous folder, press . to make a selection. To cancel the Music Search mode, press Audio CD : TRACK/ TRAC (track) REPEAT, and hold . REPEAT OFF < or > on the display indicates that AAC (KDC-4051UM only)/MP3/WMA : preceded/next item is available. FILE REPEAT, FOLD (folder) REPEAT, For USB device* and iPod: To skip search, REPEAT OFF p
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Functions of KDC-U449 with iPod Alphabet Search and My Playlist Playing a song on the playlist for iPod 1 Press number button 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to display the playlist. Selecting a song by alphabet “MY PLAYLIST” appears. 1 Press to enter Music Search mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the song “SEARCH” appears. you want, then press to confirm. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a Random play cannot be performed during category, then press to confirm. playback of a song in the playlist.
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Functions of KDC-U449 with iPod Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SKIP SEARCH 0.5% */ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the ratio of skip when searching for a song in Music Search mode. (Holding 4 / ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting made.) MPLIST DELETE YES: Deletes the saved My Playlist. ; NO *: Cancels. About compatible iPod/iPhone Made for For the latest compatible list and software – iPod touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation) version of iPod/iPhone, see: – iPod classic www.kenwood.com/cs/ce
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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. TRE LEVEL: –8 — +8 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the level. BALANCE L15 — R15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. FADER R15 — F15 (Preset: 0
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause 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 leads are covered with insulating tape operations can be done. properly, then reset the unit. If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. [P-OFF WAIT] does not work. Exit from the demonstration mode. (page 6) Radio rece
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Installation/connection Part list: Caution A Faceplate.............................................................. (×1) If your car's ignition does not have an ACC B Escutcheon ......................................................... (×1) position, connect the ignition wires to a C Mounting sleeve ............................................. (×1) power source that can be turned on and D Casing for faceplate ...................................... (×1) off with the ignition key. If you con
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Wiring connection KDC-U449 KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349/ KDC-4051UM Front output terminals Rear/subwoofer output terminals Rear/subwoofer output terminals Fuse (10 A) KDC-U449/ Antenna terminal KDC-U3049/ (JASO) KDC-U349 KDC-4051UM Except for KDC-U3049: To the steering wheel remote control Light blue/yellow adapter (optional accessory) (Steering remote control wire) To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings Brown or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation (Mut
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ISO connectors Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or Opel (Vauxhall) automobiles Pin Color and function You may need to modify the wiring of the supplied wiring A4 Yellow Battery harness as illustrated below. A5 Blue/White Power control A7 Red Ignition (ACC) Ignition wire (Red) A7 (Red) A8 Black Earth (ground) connection B1 / B2 Purple ª / Purple/black · Rear speaker (right) Unit Vehicle B3 / B4 Gray ª / Gray/black · Front speaker (right) Battery wire A4 (Yellow) B5 / B6 White ª /
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Specifications Subject to change without notice. Spindle speed: 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV) KDC-U449/ KDC-U3049/ KDC-U349 only: Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit FM tuner section Frequency response (±1 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz Frequency range: Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 % 200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB 50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz Dynamic range: 90 dB Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB): MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio L
