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 DPX301U...
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE Warning Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. BASICS GETTING STARTED Caution Volume setting: RADIO • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. •...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) Loading slot Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. * Not used How to replace the battery Volume knob Reset button (turn/press) •...
GETTING STARTED Set the initial settings Press repeatedly to enter STANDBY. Press FNC to enter [FUNCTION]. • Pressing AUDIO enter [AUDIO CONTROL] directly. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated.
For details on how to update the firmware, see: • To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6). www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ • To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) (or press one of the CLOCK number buttons (1 to 6) on RC-406).
CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID RADIO Other settings Start playback Press FNC to enter [FUNCTION]. The source changes automatically and playback starts. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the M Eject disc Label side knob.
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Random play * Press repeatedly. [BROWSE MODE] is selected. KME Light : KENWOOD Music Editor Light, KMC : KENWOOD Music DISC RANDOM/ RANDOM OFF : Audio CD Control ( 17) FOLDER RANDOM/ RANDOM OFF : MP3/WMA/WAV file, KME Light/ KMC For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.
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Press S / T to move to the entry position. • You can enter up to 3 characters. BROWSE MODE: Control from the unit (using KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application). ; HAND MODE: Control Press the volume knob to start searching. other media player applications from the Android device (without using KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application).
Pandora® Preparation: Create and save a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device Press and hold FNC. (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then •...
Preparation: Search for a station Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your Press device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the •...
SiriusXM® Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one Start listening place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM. best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world Press repeatedly to select a band.
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SiriusXM® Radio SiriusXM Keymode SmartFavorites and TuneStart™ Press and hold the volume knob to change the keymode (channel or User stored channels (1 to 6) of the current band are recognized as replay). (Default: Channel keymode) SmartFavorite channels. SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the “...
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SiriusXM® Radio Preparation: CHANNEL LOCK To unlock settings: Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 5) 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 2 Press S / T to move to the entry position. Start listening 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... PRESET EQ DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ Press AUDIO to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]. NATURAL/ USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), genre.
DISPLAY SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING Press FNC to enter [FUNCTION]. Symptom Remedy Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Sound cannot be heard. knob. • Check the cords and connections. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
Addition to the favorite category failed. device is unable to route the audio signal to unit. ( 18) “DISCONNECTED” Check the connection to the device. • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Cannot playback at [BROWSE MODE]. Android device. ( 7) “NO SKIPS”...
• This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music Editor Light and Android™ application KENWOOD Music Control. • When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or KENWOOD Music Control, you can search for audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.
• For the latest compatible list and software versions of iPhone/iPod, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod • Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. Caution About Android device •...
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INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Part list for installation Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting Do the required wiring. sleeve firmly in place. (A) Mounting sleeve ( 20) Dashboard of your car (B) Wiring harness When installing without the mounting sleeve How to remove the unit Remove the mounting sleeve from the unit.
To the terminal that is grounded when the telephone rings or during conversation ( 18) To front speaker (right) Gray/Black (Mute control wire) (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, Green refer your navigation manual.) Green/Black To rear speaker (left) Purple...
SPECIFICATIONS FM Frequency Range 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space) USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) File System FAT12/ 16/ 32 Quieting Sensitivity 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V 1 A (DIN S/N = 46 dB) MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Frequency Response (±3 dB) 30 Hz —...
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• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in JVC KENWOOD Corporation the U.S. and other countries. 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, •...