Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful influence on the environment. KDC-4051UG...
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...
Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative’s: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.
F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO *: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ [SWITCH PREOUT/ SWITCH PRE] is selectable only with KDC-4051UG/ KDC-4051UR/ KDC-415UA/ KDC-415UR/ KDC-4251URY/ KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY.
Display window KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY: Volume knob Detaches the faceplate The illustration and button names used for explanation in this manual are of KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY (unless mentioned otherwise). Refer to the table below for the difference: KDC-4051UG/ KDC-4051UR/ KDC-4551UB/...
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KENWOOD Music Editor. “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.0” is available from the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ For further information on “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.0, ” refer to the site above or the application help. General operation...
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.
Listening to the radio Hold to turn on or off the Traffic Information function (not applicable if “MW/ LW” is selected). Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station or the selected Program Type. (Refer to [PTY SEARCH] on the table below to select the Program Type.) Press briefly to recall memorized station (or Program Type after entering the PTY search mode).
Item RDS REGIONAL/ ON *: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; OFF: Cancels. RDS REG AUTO TP SEEK/ ON *: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic information‘s reception is ATP SEEK poor.
) to KCA-iP101 (optional accessory) The source automatically switches, and playback starts. USB terminal Slide open the cover. Connecting a USB device CA-U1EX (optional accessory) USB device (optional accessory) Connecting an iPod (KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY only) Apple iPod (optional accessory)
3 (ALL RDM) or to select “ALL RANDOM. ” – Applicable only if “RANDOM OFF” is selected initially. – KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY only: Changes the iPod browsing item to “songs. ” Selecting Scan Play Press number button 2 (SCAN) repeatedly to make a selection.
Functions of KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY with iPod 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.
Functions of KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY with iPod Item 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.
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(Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) Select a source before making a source tone memory adjustment, [BASS ADJUST/ MID ADJUST/ TRE ADJUST]. KDC-4051UG/ KDC-4051UR/ KDC-415UA/ KDC-415UR/ KDC-4251URY/ KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY only: [SUB-W LEVEL/ SUBWOOFER SET/ SUB-W SET/ LPF SUBWOOFER/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PREOUT/ SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W].
Using the remote controller (RC-405) Equipped for KDC-4651URY Remote sensor Do not expose to bright sunlight. Preparation: When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet. Insulation sheet If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.
Troubleshooting Symptom Sound cannot be heard. “PROTECT” appears and no operations can be done. The unit does not work at all. [P-OFF WAIT] does not work. Radio reception is poor. / Static noise while listening to the radio. “IN” flashes. CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back and tracks cannot be skipped.
Metal part such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot. Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave this work to professionals. If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Wiring connection For KDC-4051UG/ KDC-4051UR/ KDC-415UA/ KDC-415UR/ KDC-4251URY/ KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW/ KDC-4651URY KDC-4051UG/ KDC-4051UR/ KDC-415UA/ KDC-415UR/ KDC-4551UB/ KDC-455UW Rear/subwoofer output terminals Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) Blue/White (Power control/motor antenna control wire) Brown (Mute control wire) Yellow (Battery wire) Red (Ignition wire)
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To the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier. To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.) Car fuse box...
Installing the unit Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. (Wider hooks on the top side.) Removing the unit 1 Detach the faceplate. 2 Engage the catch pin on the removal tools into the holes on both sides of the escutcheon, then pull it out.