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Kenwood KDC-400U User Manual

Kenwood KDC-400U
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IM360_Ref_K_en_01© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
KDC-400U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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
CD-receiver.
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 KDC-400U Serial number
US Residence Only
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About the notation
Contents
Clicking “Contents” shown at the upper left of each
page allows you to jump to the contents page.
Function setting procedure
For the procedure for selecting a setting item in the
Function setting mode, see the following example:
Example: Adjusting the contrast of the display
Enter the Function setting mode
Press and hold the Control knob.
“Function is displayed.
Select the Contrast function item
Initial Settings
Tuner Settings
Play Mode
Clock&Date
DISP NEGA/POSI
Display Dimmer
Settings
DISP&ILLUMI
Contrast
Turn the Control knob to select Settings, and
then press the Control knob.
Next, turn the Control knob to select
DISP&ILLUMI, and then press the Control
knob.
Finally, turn the Control knob to select
Contrast, and then press the Control knob.
In this manual, the above operational
procedure is described as follows:
Select the Contrast function item
Select the following items using the
Control knob.
“Settings” > “DISP&ILLUMI” >Contrast”
Press the [ ] button to return to the previous
item.
• Clicking near the description of an operational
procedure displays this page, allowing you to confirm how
to use the Control knob.
Set the Contrast function
Turn the Control knob to select a value (1 - 30),
and then press the Control knob.
The previous item is displayed.
Exit the Function setting mode
Press and hold the [ ] button.
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Kenwood KDC-400U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output50W x 4
RMS Power Output22W x 4
TunerFM/AM
CD PlaybackYes
MP3/WMA PlaybackYes
USB PortYes
BluetoothNo
DisplayLCD
Preout Level2V
Speaker Impedance4-8 ohms
AM Frequency Range530 - 1710 kHz
WMA Decoding FormatWindows Media Audio
AAC Decoding FormatNo
FLAC Decoding FormatNo
Auxiliary InputYes
Remote ControlYes
Preout Impedance10k ohms
MP3 Decoding FormatMPEG-1 Audio Layer III
Presets18 FM, 6 AM
FM Frequency Range87.5-108 MHz

Summary

How to Read This Manual

Function Setting Procedure

Describes how to select a setting item within the function menu.

Example: Adjusting the Contrast of the Display

Illustrates the procedure for adjusting display contrast.

About the Notation "Contents"

Explains how to use the Contents link to navigate the manual.

Before Use

Safety Precautions

Warnings to prevent injuries, fire, and damage during operation and handling.

Unit and Disc Handling

Guidance on cleaning, condensation, disc types, and handling the unit.

How to Reset the Unit

Procedure to reset the unit to its factory default settings.

Component Names and Controls

Control Panel Overview

Detailed description of buttons, terminals, and the control knob on the unit.

Audio Adjustments

Audio Control Settings

Adjusting sound parameters like bass, treble, subwoofer, and equalizer.

Audio Preset Memory and Recall

Functions for saving and loading custom audio configurations.

iPod Control Operations

Music Search Functions

Methods for finding music by title, alphabet, related artists/genres, and direct search.

iPod Control Operations

Skip Search and Playback Modes

Features for skipping songs and selecting playback styles like Random or Repeat.

Pandora® Internet Radio Control

Pandora Basic Operations and Station Search

Listening to Pandora, controlling playback, and finding stations.

Bookmark Registration

Functionality to save song or artist information to bookmarks.

Pandora® Internet Radio Control

Station Management

Registering new stations and deleting existing ones from the list.

Pandora Source Control

Enabling or disabling the Pandora internet radio source.

Music Disc and Audio File Operations

Music Search and Playback Options

Searching for music and selecting playback modes for CD and USB sources.

Skip Search and Direct Music Search

Using skip functions and remote control for music search.

Tuner Operations

Auto Memory and Tuner Settings

Automatically storing stations and configuring tuner parameters.

Direct Access Tuning

Tuning to a specific frequency using the remote control.

Tuner Operations

Program Type Search and Presetting

Searching for stations by program type and saving/recalling presets.

Display Settings

Display Type and Text Selection

Choosing the display layout and configuring text information display.

Display Settings

Information Display and Illumination

Setting information display, panel illumination color, and brightness.

General Operations

Clock and Date Adjustments

Setting the current time, date, and dual clock display for different cities.

Clock and Date Display Settings

Customizing clock/date display formats and summer time adjustments.

General Operations

Auxiliary Input and Call Muting

Configuring the display for AUX input and muting audio during phone calls.

Initial Unit Settings

Setting up basic functions like source selection, beep sound, and language.

General Operations

Demonstration Mode Setting

Enabling or disabling the unit's demonstration mode.

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

SiriusXM Setup and Basic Operations

Requirements, activation, source selection, and channel tuning.

SiriusXM Channel Search and Presets

Finding channels by category and saving frequently used ones.

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

SiriusXM Channel Management

Utilizing preset tuning, channel scanning, direct access, and seek modes.

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

iTunes Tagging and Parental Lock

Tagging songs for iPod/iTunes and setting parental control for channels.

Clearing Parental Lock Settings

Removing previously set parental lock configurations.

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

Parental Lock for Mature Content and Passcode

Managing locks for adult content and changing the access code.

Content Alert Functionality

Setting up and managing alerts for specific songs or artists.

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

Content Alert Management

Enabling, editing, and deleting individual content alert items.

Instant Replay Feature

Replaying the last 30 minutes of the current SiriusXM channel.

SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control

Channel Skip Settings

Configuring channel skipping.

SiriusXM Tuner Specific Settings

Adjusting tag memory, signal level, and buffer usage for the tuner.

Remote Control Operations

Basic Controls and Source Operations

Overview of general remote functions and source-specific operations.

Appendix

Audio File and USB Device Information

Details on playable audio formats, USB device compatibility, and file systems.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility and Pandora Requirements

Supported devices and necessary setup for Pandora.

SiriusXM Tuner Accessory Information

Information regarding the optional SiriusXM tuner accessory.

Troubleshooting Guide

Display and Subwoofer Troubleshooting

Resolving issues related to display setup and subwoofer output.

Audio and Tuner Reception Issues

Addressing problems with sound output and radio signal reception.

Disc and Audio File Playback Problems

Troubleshooting errors encountered during disc or audio file playback.

Troubleshooting Guide

System Condition Messages

Explaining various system status messages and their meanings.

SiriusXM Advisory Messages

Interpreting specific messages related to SiriusXM tuner operations.

Specifications

Tuner, CD Player, and USB Specifications

Technical data for FM/AM tuners, CD player, and USB interface.

Audio, Auxiliary, and General Specifications

Technical data for audio output, auxiliary input, and overall unit characteristics.

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