Kenwood KDC-208U User Manual

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CONTENTS

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

Getting started

Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations

Listening to the radio

Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to a disc/
USB device/ iPod

Start playing a disc
Connecting a USB device
Connecting an iPod (KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U

only)

Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
Selecting Scan Play
Selecting a folder/track/file
Direct Music Search using the remote

controller (RC-405)

Functions of KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U with iPod
Alphabet Search and My Playlist for iPod
iPod control by Hand Mode
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to the other
external components

Function settings

Troubleshooting 14

Specifications 15

Safety

WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.

Important to know...

To prevent a short circuit, never put or

leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
metal tools) inside the unit.

Caution: Adjust the volume so that you

can hear sounds outside the car. Driving
with the volume too high may cause an
accident.

Condensation: When the car is air-

conditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.

This unit can only play the CDs with:

The illustrations in this manual are

examples used to explain more clearly
how the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the illustrations may differ from
what appears on the actual equipment.

A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX (optional

accessory) is required for connecting a USB
device.

You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone

with KDC-248U/ KDC-MP248U.

The word “iPod” appearing in this manual

indicates the iPod or iPhone connected
to this unit with a connection cable,
KCA-iP101 (optional accessory).

If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

When you purchase external components,

check with your Kenwood dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
your area.

Detailed information and notes about the

playable audio files are stated in an online
manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

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