Kenwood KDC-165U User Manual

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Kenwood KDC-165U Specifications

General

Brand	Kenwood
Model	KDC-165U
Category	Car Receiver
Language	English

Summary

BEFORE USE

Important Usage Guidelines

Instructions for proper use and safety warnings in the manual.

Driving Safety Warning

Do not operate functions that distract from safe driving.

General Usage Cautions

Advice on volume settings and general safe usage practices.

GETTING STARTED

Initial Language and Demo Setup

Setting Clock and Date

RADIO OPERATION

Searching for Radio Stations

MEDIA PLAYBACK

Starting Playback

MEDIA CONTROL AND SEARCH

Selecting Control Modes

File Selection and Search

PANDORA INTERFACE

Pandora Preparation

Starting Pandora Playback

Creating Pandora Stations

IHEARTRADIO INTERFACE

iHeartRadio Preparation

Starting iHeartRadio Playback

AUX INPUT

Starting AUX Playback

AUDIO SETTINGS

Equalizer and Tone Controls

Adjusting preset EQ, bass boost, loudness, and treble/mid/bass levels.

Subwoofer Configuration

Settings for subwoofer output, low-pass filter, level, and phase.

Advanced Audio Adjustments

Fine-tuning audio with EQ PRO, fader, balance, volume offset, and sound reconstruction.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

Color Selection

Dimmer and Brightness

TROUBLESHOOTING

General and Radio Issues

Solutions for common problems like no sound, wiring errors, and poor radio reception.

Media Device Issues

Troubleshooting steps for media playback errors and device recognition problems.

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING

Mobile Device and Streaming Service Issues

Resolving problems with Android, Pandora, and iHeartRadio connectivity and functionality.

Phone Call Handling

REFERENCES AND MAINTENANCE

Unit and Connector Cleaning

Supported File Formats and Devices

Information on playable audio files, unplayable discs, USB devices, and iPod/iPhone compatibility.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Safety Precautions

Important warnings and cautions before and during installation.

In-Dash Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the unit into a vehicle dashboard.

Installation Without Mounting Sleeve

Alternative method for securing the unit if the mounting sleeve is not used.

Removing the Unit

WIRING AND COMPONENTS

Wiring Connection Guide

Detailed diagram and instructions for connecting the unit's wires.

Installation Part List

List of components included for the unit's installation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Tuner and CD Player Specifications

Technical details for FM/AM tuner and CD playback capabilities.

USB, Audio, and Auxiliary Specifications

Technical data for USB, audio output, and auxiliary input functions.

General and Weight Specifications

Overall unit specifications including operating voltage, dimensions, and weight.

SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety and Compliance Warnings

Important safety precautions, FCC compliance, and radiation exposure warnings.

WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Military Market Warranty

Warranty Card and Service Centers

Information on filling out the warranty card and locating authorized service centers.