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USER MANUAL KMM-257 KENWOOD

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.

Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.

Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer:

JVC KENWOOD Corporation

3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan

EU Representative's:

Kenwood Electronics Europe BV

Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands

For Turkey

How to read this manual

• Operations explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.
• [XX] indicates the selected items.
- (→XX) indicates references are available on the stated page number.

BEFORE USE

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Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

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Caution

Volume setting:

  • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accident.
  • Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

  • Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.
  • Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
  • Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicon or soft cloth.

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

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Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

Volume knob

(turn/press) Display window

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Detach button

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text_image Diagram showing two steps of inserting a folder into a device, labeled with numbered instructions.

How to resetAttach Detach

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Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

Insert an SD card (for KMM-357SD)

1 Press ⏻ SRC to turn off the power.
2 Detach the faceplate.
3 Insert the SD card into the SD CARD slot until it clicks.

(With the label side up and the notched section on the right.)

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SD card (commercially available)

4 Reattach the faceplate.

Removing an SD card (for KMM-357SD)

1 Detach the faceplate.
2 Push the SD card until it clicks and then pull it out.
3 Reattach the faceplate.

To Do this (on the faceplate)

Turn on the power Press ⏻ SRC.

- Press and hold to turn off the power.

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.

Select a source Press ⏻ SRC repeatedly.

Change the display information

Press SCRL DISP repeatedly.

- Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

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1 Cancel the demonstration

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 for the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again.

"DEMO OFF" appears.

2 Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJ] then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.
Press I◀◀ /▶▶I to move between the hour and minute adjustment.
7 Press and hold to exit.

(or)

Press and hold SCRL DISP to enter clock adjustment mode directly while in clock display screen.

Then, perform steps 5 and 6 above to set the clock.

3 Set the initial settings

1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY].
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
5 Press and hold to exit.

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press

Default: XX

PRESET TYPENORM: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW). ;MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band.
KEY BEEPON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
RUSSIAN SETON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in Russian (if applicable). ; OFF: Cancels.
P-OFF WAITApplicable only when the demonstration mode is turned off.Sets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode) to save the battery.----: Cancels ; 20M: 20 minutes ; 40M: 40 minutes ; 60M: 60 minutes
BUILTIN AUXON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (→ 9)
SWITCH PREREAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECTOFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.
F/W UPDATE
F/W UP xx.xxYES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

RADIO

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Search for a station

1 Press ⏻ SRC to select TUNER.
2 Press repeatedly to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW.
3 Press ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶I to search for a station.
• To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
4 Press and hold to exit.

Default: XX

LOCAL SEEKON: Searches only FM stations with good reception. ;OFF: Cancels.
SEEK MODESelects the tuning method for the I◄◄/ ►►I buttons.AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ;MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
AUTOMEMORYYES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ;NO: Cancels.(Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (→5)
MONO SETON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ;OFF: Cancels.
PTY SEARCHSelects the available Program Type (see below), then, press I◄◄/ ►►I to start.Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language (ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press the knob.
TION: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ;OFF: Cancels.
NEWS SET00M – 90M: Sets the time for receiving the next news bulletin. ;OFF: Cancels.
AF SETON: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception when the current reception is poor. ;OFF: Cancels.
REGIONALON: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ;OFF: Cancels.
ATP SEEKON: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic information’s reception is poor. ;OFF: Cancels.

CLOCK

TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit's time to the Radio Data System station time. ; OFF: Cancels.

TUNER SET: Selectable only when the source is not TUNER.

TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK: (For details, refer to the table above.)

  • [LOCAL SEEK]/ [MONO SET]/ [PTY SEARCH]/ [TI]/ [NEWS SET]/ [AF SET]/ [REGIONAL]/ [ATP SEEK] is selectable only when the source is FM.
    • Available Program Type:

SPEECH: NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO (information), SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT

MUSIC: POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music)

The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.

- If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, alarm or news bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic information, alarm or news bulletin function is turned on.

Start playback

USB

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The source changes to USB and playback starts.

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The source changes to iPod and playback starts (depending on the status of the connected device).

Press 5 iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.

MODE ON: From the iPod*1.; MODE OFF: From the unit.

*1 You can still control play/pause, file selection, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

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To Do this

Pause or resume playback Press 6▶II.

Select a file Press ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶.

Select a folder Press 1 - / 2 +. (USB/SD source only)

Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶.

Select a file from a list\*3

1 Press.

2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

  • AAC/MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
  • iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file*2: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*3, GENRES, COMPOSERS*3).
    • To return to the root folder (or first file), press number button 5 iPod.
    • To return to the previous hierarchy, press
  • To cancel, press and hold
    • To skip songs ^23 at a specific ratio, press I◀◀ / ▶▶▶. (→ 8)

*2 Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/ KMC. (→ 12)
*3 Only for iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.

Repeat play

(iPod source: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.)

Press 4 repeatedly.

  • AAC/MP3/WMA file: FILE REPEAT, FOLD REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
  • iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Random play

(iPod source: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.)

- Press ✗ repeatedly to select "FOLD RANDOM" or "RANDOM OFF."

- Press and hold ✗ to select "ALL RANDOM."

Select a song by name

(for KMM-357SD/ KMM-257)

While listening to iPod...

1 Press .Q
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
3 Press again.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for.
5 Press |◀◀ / ▶▶▶ to move to the entry position.
You can enter up to three characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start searching.

7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

Repeat step 7 until the desired item is selected.

  • To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to 9, enter only “*”.
    • To return to the previous hierarchy, press
  • To return to the top menu, press number button 5 iPod.
    • To cancel, press and hold

Set the skip ratio

While listening to iPod (for KMM-357SD/KMM-257) or KME Light/ KMC file...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
0.5% (default)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Sets the skip ratio when searching for a song.
(Holding ◀◀◀ / ▶▶◀I skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting made.)

5 Press and hold to exit.

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. (→ 16)

When a call comes in, "CALL" appears.

• The audio system pauses.
- To continue listening to the audio system during a call, press USRC . "CALL" disappears and the audio system resumes.

When the call ends, "CALL" disappears.

• The audio system resumes.

Preparation:

Select [ON] for [BUILTIN AUX]. ( 5)

Start listening

1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

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text_image Auxiliary Input jack 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with "L" shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player

2 Press SRC to select AUX.
3 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Set the AUX name

While listening to AUX...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. AUX (default)/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV
5 Press and hold to exit.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.

4 Press and hold to exit.

- To return to the previous hierarchy, press

Default: XX

DISP & KEY (for KMM-357SD)

COLOR SELVARI SCAN/ COLOR 01 — COLOR 24/ USER: Selects your preferred key illumination color.
You can create your own color (when [COLOR 01] — [COLOR 24] or [USER] is selected). The color you have created can be selected when you select [USER].1 Press and hold the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment.2 Press I◄◄/►►I to select the color (R/ G/ B) to adjust.3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the level (0 — 9), then press the knob.
DISP DIMMERON: Dims the display illumination. ;OFF: Cancels.
TEXT SCROLLAUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ;OFF: Cancels.
KEY DIMMERDIMMER LV1: Dims the key illumination. ; DIMMER LV2: Dims the key illumination darker than DIMMER LV1. ; DIMMER OFF: Cancels.
DISPLAY (for KMM-257/ KMM-157)
DISP DIMMERON: Dims the display illumination. ;OFF: Cancels.
TEXT SCROLLAUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ;OFF: Cancels.

AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.

4 Press and hold to exit.

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press

Default: XX

SUB-W LEVEL-15 to +15 (0):Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
BASS LEVEL -8 to +8 (0):-Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
MID LEVEL -8 to +8 (0):-
TRE LEVEL -8 to +8 (0):-
EQ PRO
BASS ADJUST BASS C FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200: Selects the center frequency.
BASS LEVEL-8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
BASS Q FCTR1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
BASS EXTENDON: Turns on the extended bass.; OFF: Cancels.
MID ADJUSTMID C FRQ0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency.
MID LEVEL-8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
MID Q FCTR0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.
TRE ADJUSTTRE C FRQ10.0K/ 12.5K/ 15.0K/ 17.5K: Selects the center frequency.
TRE LEVEL-8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
PRESET EQNATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
BASS BOOSTB.BOOST LV1/ B.BOOST LV2/ B.BOOST LV3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;OFF: Cancels.
LOUDNESSLOUD LV1/ LOUD LV2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ;OFF: Cancels.
BALANCEL15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADERR15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUB-W SETON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ;OFF: Cancels.
DETAIL SET
LPF SUB-WTHROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/ 160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB-W PHASEREV (180°)/NORM(0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for [LPF SUB-W].)
SUPREME SETON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in audio compression. ;OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playing back a USB device.)
VOL OFFSET(Default: 0)-8 to +8 (for AUX) ; -8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
  • [SUB-W LEVEL]/[SUB-W SET]/[LPF SUB-W]/[SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W]. (→ 5)
  • [SUB-W LEVEL]/[LPF SUB-W]/[SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUB-W SET] is set to [ON].

General

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/

playable files

  • Playable Audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a), FLAC (.flac), WAV (.wav)
  • Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, playback maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

About USB devices

  • This unit can play MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/WAV files stored on a USB mass storage class device.
  • You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader.
  • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.
  • This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.

About SD card

  • This unit is capable of playback of SD/SDHC memory cards complying with the SD or SDHC standard:
    SD card ( ≤ 2 GB), SDHC card ( ≤ 32 GB)

- A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card, miniSDHC card, microSD card or microSDHC card.

- The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.

- Data recorded in the SD audio format cannot be played back.

About iPod/iPhone

Made for

- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)

- iPod classic

- iPod with video

- iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)

- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S

- For the latest compatible list and software versions of iPhone/iPod, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod

- If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first.

In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display the correct title, etc.

- You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or "✔" is displayed on iPod.

About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control

- 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.

- KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are available from the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.• Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and no operations can be done.Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.
• Sound cannot be heard.• The unit does not turn on.• Information shown on the display is incorrect.Clean the connectors. (→2)
The unit does not work at all.Reset the unit. (→3)
• Radio reception is poor.• Static noise while listening to the radio.• Connect the antenna firmly.• Pull the antenna out all the way.
“NA FILE” appears. Make sure the media contains supported audio files.
“READ ERROR” appears.Copy the files and folders onto the USB device/SD card again. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device/SD card or use another USB device/SD card.
“NO DEVICE” appears. • Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.• SD card is not inserted properly. Insert an SD card, and change the source to SD again.
“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played.
“NO MUSIC” appears. Connect a USB device/SD card that contains playable audio files.
“NA DEVICE” appears. • Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.• Insert a supported SD card properly.
“USB ERROR” appears. • Remove the USB device, turn the unit off, then turn it on again.• Try to connect another USB device.
“IPod ERROR” appears. • Reconnect the iPod.• Reset the iPod.
“READING” keeps flashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
The number of songs contained in the “SONGS” category of this unit is different from the iPod/iPhone.Podcast files are not counted on this unit as this unit does not support the playback of podcast files.
Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name).This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of symbols. Uppercase Cyrillic letters can also be displayed if [RUSSIAN SET] is set to [ON]. (→5)

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Warning

  • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
  • Disconnect the battery's negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
  • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
    • Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.
  • Be sure to ground this unit to the car's chassis again after installation.

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Caution

  • For safety's sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.
    • Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
  • Do not connect the wires of speaker to the car chassis, Ground wire (black), or in parallel.
  • Mount the unit with the angle of 30^ or less.
  • If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle's fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.
    • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
  • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car's chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Part list for installation

Ⓐ Faceplate

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⑧ Mounting sleeve

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(×1)

© Trim plate

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(×1)

(D) Wiring harness

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(×1)

⑤ Extraction key

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(×2)

Basic procedure

1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the ⊖ terminal of the car battery.
2 Connect the wires properly. (See Wiring connection. (→16))
3 Install the unit to your car. (See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).)
4 Connect the ⊖ terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit. ( 3)

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["1 Pinning"] --> B["2 Adjustment"]
    B --> C["3 Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place."]
    C --> D["4 Hook on the top side"]
    D --> E["5 Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting."]
    E --> F["6 Dashboard of your car"]
    F --> G["7 Do the required wiring. (→ 16)"]

How to remove the unit
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text_image Diagram illustrating a physical experiment with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or force.

Wiring connection

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["ISO connectors"] --> B["Red (A7)"]
    A --> C["Yellow (A4)"]
    A --> D["Blue/White"]
    A --> E["Light blue/yellow"]
    A --> F["Brown"]
    A --> G["Yellow (Battery wire)"]
    A --> H["Red (Ignition wire)"]
    A --> I["Blue/White (Power control wire/ Antenna control wire)"]
    A --> J["Fuse (10 A) Rear/subwoofer output"]
    A --> K["Rear ground terminal"]
    K --> L["Antenna terminal"]
    L --> M["Steering wheel remote control adapter"]
    L --> N["ANT CONT"]
    L --> O["P. CONT"]
    L --> P["MUTE"]
    Q["Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or Opel (Vauxhall) automobiles"] --> R["Ignition wire (Red)"]
    Q --> S["A7 (Red)"]
    Q --> T["Vehicle"]
    Q --> U["Battery wire (Yellow)"]
    Q --> V["A4 (Yellow)"]
    Q --> W["Default wiring"]
PinColor and functionPinColor and function
A4 Yellow Battery B3 GrayFront speaker (right)
A5 Blue/White Power controlB4 Gray/black
A7 Red Ignition (ACC) B5 WhiteFront speaker (left)
A8 Black Earth (ground) connection B6 White/black
B1 Purple ⊕Rear speaker (right)B7 Green ⊕Rear speaker (left)
B2 Purple/black ⊖B8 Green/black ⊖

SPECIFICATIONS

TunerFMFrequency Range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz (50 kHz space)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 1.0 μV/75 Ω
Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 2.5 μV/75 Ω
Frequency Response (±3 dB) 30 Hz to 15 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) 63 dB
Stereo Separation (1 kHz) 40 dB
MW Frequency Range 531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz space)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) 36 μV
LW Frequency Range 153 kHz to 279 kHz (9 kHz space)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) 57 μV
USB/SDUSB USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed)
SDCompatible Physical FormatVersion 2.00
Maximum Memory Capacity32 GB
File System FAT 12/16/32
MP3 DecodeCompliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA DecodeCompliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC DecodeAAC-LC ".m4a" files
WAV DecodeRIFF Waveform Audio Format (Linear PCM only)
FLAC DecodeFLAC files
AudioMaximum Output Power 50 W × 4
Output Power (DIN 45324, +B = 14.4 V)30 W × 4
Speaker Impedance4 Ω to 8 Ω
Tone ActionBass 100 Hz ±8 dB
Middle 1 kHz ±8 dB
Treble 12.5 kHz ±8 dB
Preout Level2 500 mV
Preout Impedance≤ 600 Ω
AuxiliaryFrequency Response (±3 dB)20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage1 200 mV
Input Impedance10 kΩ
GeneralOperating Voltage14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption10 A
Installation Size (W × H × D)182 mm × 53 mm × 107 mm
Weight0.7 kg

Subject to change without notice.

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Product information

Brand : KENWOOD

Model : KMM-257

Category : Car stereo