USER MANUAL KDC162U KENWOOD
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-262U/ KDC-162U/ KDC-122U/ KDC-MP262U/
KDC-MP162U/KDC-220U/KDC-102U
Serial number


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CONTENTS BEFORE USE
| BEFORE USE 2 |
| BASICS | 3 |
| GETTING STARTED 4 |
| RADIO | 5 |
| AUX | 6 |
| CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID 7 |
| Pandora® (for KDC-262UKDC-162U /KDC-220U) | 9 |
| iHeartRadio® (for KDC-262UKDC-162U /KDC-220U) | 10 |
| AUDIO SETTINGS 11 |
| DISPLAY SETTINGS 12 |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | 12 |
| MORE INFORMATION 14 |
| SPECIFICATIONS | 15 |
| INSTALLATION / CONNECTION | 16 |
How to read this manual
- Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KDC-262U.
• [XX] indicates the selected items.
- (→XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.
▲ Warning
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
Caution
Volume setting:
- Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
- Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
General:
- Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.
- 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.
- If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
Remote control (RC-406):
- Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
- The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.
- The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
- Keep the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector.
Handling discs:
- Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
- Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
- Do not use any accessories for the disc.
- Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
- Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
- When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
- Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)
BASICS
Faceplate

Attach

Detach

How to reset

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
Remote control (RC-406)

Remote control functions are not available for KDC-102U.
How to replace the battery


To On the faceplate On the remote control
| Turn on the power | Press ⏻ SRC. • Press and hold to turn off the power. | Press and hold SRC to turn off the power. (Pressing SRC does not turn on the power.) |
| Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press | VOL ∧ or VOL √ |
| Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound. • Press again to cancel. |
| Select a source | Press ⏻ SRC repeatedly. | Press SRC repeatedly. |
| Change the display information* | Press DISP SCRL repeatedly. • Press and hold to scroll the current display information. | (not available) |
* For KDC-MP262U / KYoT Canada also select to turn off the display information by pressing repeatedly. DISP SCRL
GETTING STARTED

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 [ CLOCK], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Day → Hour → Minute
5 Turn the volume knob to select [ CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.
7 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press 9/5
(For KDC-162U KDC-122U KDC-MP162U KDC-220U KDC-102U
While in clock display screen...
Press and hold DISP SCRL to enter clock adjustment mode directly. Then, perform step 4 to set the clock.
3 Set the initial settings
1 Press repeatedly to enter STANDBY.
2 Press the volume knob to enter [ FUNCTION].
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.
5 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press Q/3
Default: XX
| AUDIO CONTROL |
| SWITCH PREOUT | REAR/SUB-W or REAR/SUBWOOFER: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier). |
| SP SELECT OFF | ____/ 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. |
| DISPLAY |
| EASY MENU | (For KEC-262U KDC-MP262UON: Both display and button illumination change to white color when entering [FUNCTION] . :OFF : Both display and button illumination remain as [COLOR SELECT] color. (→12) |
| TUNER SETTING |
| PRESET TYPE | NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of the selected band. |
GETTING STARTED RADIO
SYSTEM
| KEY BEEP | ON: Activates the keypress tone. ;OFF: Deactivates. |
| SOURCE SELECT |
| PANDORA SRC | ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ;OFF: Disables. (→ 9) |
| IHEART SRC ON | _: Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection. ;OFF: Disables. (→ 10) |
| BUILT-IN AUX ON | _: Enables AUX in source selection. ;OFF: Disables. (→ 6) |
| CD READ 1 | _: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ;2: Forces to play as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played. |
| F/W UPDATE |
| UPDATE SYSTEM |
| 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/ |
| CLOCK |
| CLOCK DISPLAY | ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ;OFF: Cancels. |

Search for a station
1 Press repeatedly to select TUNER.
2 Press rapidly (or press / on RC-400) to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.
3 Press |◀◀ / ▶▶| (or press |◀◀ / ▶▶| (+) on RC-406) to search for a station.
- To change the searching method for ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶: Press ▼ SEEK repeatedly.
AUTO1 : Automatically search for a station.
AUTO2 : Search for a preset station.
MANUAL : Manually 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) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on RC-406).
Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)
1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.
2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.
3 Press ENT▶I to search for a station.
- To cancel, press ↩ or DIRECT.
- If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.
Other settings
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (→6), then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press 9/5
RADIO AUX
Default: XX
TUNER SETTING
| AUTOMEMORY | YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ;NO: Cancels. Selectable only if [ NORMAL] is selected for [ PRESET TYPE]. (→4) |
| MONO SET ON | : Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ;OFF: Cancels. |
| NEWS SET* ON | : The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available. ;OFF: Cancels. |
| REGIONAL* ON | : Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ;OFF: Cancels. |
| AF SET* ON | : 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. |
| TI* ON | : Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available (“TI” lights up). ;OFF: Cancels. |
| PTY SEARCH* | Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press |◀◀/▶▶-1 to start. |
| CLOCK |
| TIME SYNC* | ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Data System station time. ;OFF: Cancels. |
* For KDC Only for PM source.
- [MONO SET]/ [NEWS SET]/ [REGIONAL]/ [AF SET]/ [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is FM1/ FM2/ FM3.
• 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 or news bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic information or news bulletin is turned on.
Preparation:
Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (→ 5)
Start listening
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with "L" shaped connector (commercially available)
2 Press repeatedly to select AUX.
3 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.
Set the AUX name
While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [ FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ SYSTEM], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ AUX NAME SET], 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.
To return to the previous setting item, press R/5
The source changes automatically and playback starts.

USB input terminal


CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory)
iPod/iPhone
(except for KDC-122U / KDC-MP162U) /
KDC-102U
KCA-iP102 / KCA-iP103 (optional accessory) ^1 or accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone ^*2


ANDROID\*3
Micro USB 2.0 cable ^*2 (commercially available)

*1 KCA-iP102:30-pin type, KCA-iP103:Lightning type
*2 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.


| To On the faceplate On the remote control | |
| Playback / pause Press . | 6▶II | Press ENT ▶II. |
| Reverse / Fast-forward*4 | Press and hold ◀◀/ ▶▶. Press and hold ◀◀/ . | ▶▶(+) |
| Select a track/file | Press ◀◀/ ▶▶. Press ◀◀/ | ▶▶(+) . |
| Select a folder*5 | Press ▲/ ▼. | Press #FM+ / *AM- |
| Repeat play*6 | Press 4repeatedly. TRACK REPEAT/ REPEAT OFF : Audio CD FILE REPEAT/ FOLDER REPEAT/ REPEAT OFF: MP3/WMA/WAV file, iPod or ANDROID FILE REPEAT/ REPEAT OFF: KME Light/ KMC file *7 |
| Random play*6 | Press 3or↔ repeatedly. DISC RANDOM/ RANDOM OFF : Audio CD FOLDER RANDOM/ RANDOM OFF: MP3/WMA/WAV file, KME Light/ KMC file, iPod or ANDROID |
| Press and hold 3× or × to select ALL RANDOM.*8 |
| Select control mode | While in iPod source, press and hold iPod. MODE ON: Control from the iPod *9 MODE OFF: Control from the unit While in ANDROID source, (→ 8, [ANDROID SETUP]) |
| Select music drive (→ 8, [MUSIC DRIVE]) | Press 5 repeatedly. The stored songs in the following start playback. Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage Class). Selected drive of a multiple drives device. |
ENGLISH
* When connecting an Android device, "Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP" is shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting. (→ 14).
*4 For ANDROID: Applicable only when [BROWSE MODE] is selected. (→ ANDROID SETUP)
*5 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files. This does not work for iPod/ ANDROID.
* For iPod/ ANDROID: Applicable only when [MODE OFF]/ [BROWSE MODE] is selected.
*7 KME Light : KENWOOD Music Editor Light, KMC : KENWOOD Music Control (→ 14)
*8 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.
* You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.
Select a file from a folder/list
1 Press Q/5
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.
Quick Search
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
For USB (for KME Light/ KMC files):
Press ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶ to search at a preset skip search ratio. (→ [SKIP SEARCH])
Press and hold ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶ to search at a 10% ratio.
- Not applicable for CD and MP3/WMA/WAV files.
For iPod:
You can search for a file according to the first character.
1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.
② Turn the volume knob to select the character.
To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to 9, enter only "*".
3 Press |◀◀ / ▶▶▶ to move to the entry position.
- You can enter up to 3 characters.
4 Press the volume knob to start searching.
• To return to the root folder/ first file/ top menu, press 5.
• To return to the previous setting item, press 9/5.
- To cancel, press and hold 9/5.
- For iPod, applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. (→ 7)
- For ANDROID, applicable only when [BROWSE MODE] is selected.
(→ [ANDROID SETUP])
Direct Music Search (using RC-406)
1 Press DIRECT.
2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/file number.
3 Press GENTH for music.
• To cancel, press for DIRECT.
- Not available if Random Play is selected.
- Not applicable for iPod, ANDROID, KME Light/ KMC file.
Listen to Tuneln Radio/ Tuneln Radio Pro/ Aupeo
While listening to Tuneln Radio, Tuneln Radio Pro or Aupeo, connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit.
- The unit will output the sound from these applications.
Other settings
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press R/S
Default: XX
ANDROID SETUP
BROWSE MODE: Control from the unit (using KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application). ; HAND MODE: Control other media player applications from the Android device (without using KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application). However, you can still play/pause and file skip from the unit.
USB
MUSIC DRIVE DRIVE CHANGE : The next drive ([DRIVE 1] to [DRIVE 5]) is selected automatically and playback starts.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to select the following drives.
SKIP SEARCH 0.5% / 1%/5%/10%: While listening to iPod, ANDROID or KME Light/ KMC file, selects the skip search ratio over the total files.
Pandora® (for KDC-262U KDC-162U KDC-220U
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
- Select DN] for [PANDORA SRC]. (→ 5)
Start listening
1 Open the Pandora application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.
| To On the faceplate On the remote control | |
| Playback / pause | Press 6▶II. Press | ENT▶II. |
| Skip a track | Press ▶▶i. | Press ▶▶i (+). |
| Thumbs up or thumbs down*3 | Press ▲◀ ▼▼ | Press #FM+ / *AM- |
*1 KCA-iP102:30-pin type, KCA-iP103:Lightning type
*2 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*3 If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Create and save a new station
1 Press and hold the volume knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then press the knob.
A new station is created based on the current song or artist.
3 Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 5) to store.
To select a stored station, press one of the number buttons (1 to 5).
Search for a registered station
1 Press Q/5
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
[BY DATE]: According to the registered date
[A-Z]: Alphabetical order
3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.
To cancel, press and hold 9/5
(or using RC-406)
Press ▲/▼ to search for a station, then press ENT ▶II.
1 Press and hold ▲.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
[THIS TRACK]: Current song information
[THIS ARTIST]: Current artist information
"BOOKMARKED" appears and the information is stored to your device. The bookmark is available on your Pandora account but not on this unit.
iHeartRadio® (for KDC-262U KDC-162U KDC-220U)
Preparation:
Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio.
- Select ON] for [IHEART SRC]. (→ 5)
Start listening
1 Open the iHeart Link application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

3 Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO.
Broadcast starts automatically.
| To On the faceplate On the remote control | |
| Playback / pause | Press 6 ▶II. Press | ENT ▶II. |
| Skip a track for custom station | Press ▶▶. | Press ▶▶( + ). |
| Thumbs up or thumbs down*3for custom station | Press ▲↓ / ▼↑ | — |
| Create a new/custom station Press 1. | — |
| Add to favorite stations for live station | Press 2. | — |
| Scan for live station Press 5. | — | |
*1 KCA-iP102:30-pin type, KCA-iP103:Lightning type
*2 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*3 If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Search for a station
1 Press Q/5
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.
When a city list appears, you can skip cities in alphabetical order. To cancel, press and hold Q/S.
(or using RC-406)
Press ▲/▼ to search for a station, then press ENT▶II.
Skip cities by alphabetical order
While a city list appears during search...
1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.
2 Turn the volume knob or press ◀◀◀ / ▶▶▶ to select the character to be searched for.
3 Press ▲/▼ to move to the previous/next page.
4 Press the volume knob to start searching.
To cancel, press and hold 9/5
Delete a station
While listening to IHEARTRADIO...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ SYSTEM], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ STATION DEL], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [ LIVE] or [CUSTOM], then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to select the desired station to delete, then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [ YES], then press the knob.
7 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press R/5
AUDIO SETTINGS
While listening to any source...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.
5 Press and hold to exit.
(or using RC-406)
1 Press AUD to enter [ AUDIO CONTROL].
2 Press ▲/▼ to make a selection, then press ENT ▶II.
To return to the previous setting item, press 9/5.
Default: XX
| SUB-W LEVEL -15 | to +15 (0) | Adjusts the subwoofer output level. |
| BASS LEVEL -8 | to +8 (+6) | Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) |
| MID LEVEL -8 | to +8 (+5) |
| TRE LEVEL -8 | to +8 (0) |
EQ PRO
| BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ | 60/80/100/200 or 60HZ/80HZ/100HZ/200HZ: Selects the center frequency. |
| BASS LEVEL -8 | to +8 (+6): Adjusts the level. |
| BASS Q FACTOR 1.00 /1.25/1.50 /2.00: Adjusts the quality factor. |
| BASS EXTEND ON | : Turns on the extended bass.; OFF Cancels. |
| MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ 0.5K | /1.0K/1.5K/2.5K or 0.5KHZ /1.0KHZ/1.5KHZ/2.5KHZ: Selects the center frequency. |
| MID LEVEL -8 | to +8 (+5): Adjusts the level. |
| MID Q FACTOR 0.75 | /1.00/1.25: Adjusts the quality factor. |
| TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ | 10.0K /12.5K/15.0K/17.5K or 10.0KHZ/12.5KHZ/15.0KHZ/17.5KHZ: Selects the center frequency. |
| TRE LEVEL | -8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level. |
| PRESET EQ | DRIVE EQ/TOP40/POWERFUL/ROCK/POPS/EASY/JAZZ/NATURAL/USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the customized settings.)[DRIVE EQ] is a preset equalizer that reduces noise outside the car or running noise of the tyres. |
| BASS BOOST LV1 | /LV2/LV3 or LEVEL1/LEVEL2/LEVEL3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;OFF: Cancels. |
| LOUDNESS | LV1/LV2 or LEVEL1/LEVEL2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ;OFF: Cancels. |
| SUBWOOFER SET ON __: Turns on the subwoofer output. ;OFF: Cancels. |
| LPF SUBWOOFER THROUGH__: 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 PHASE REVERSE (180°)/NORMAL (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 SUBWOOFER].) |
| FADER | R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance. |
| BALANCE L15 | to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. |
| VOLUME OFFSET | For AUX: -8 to +8 (0); For other sources: -8 to 0: Presets the volume adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) |
| SOUND RECNSTR (Sound reconstruction) | ON Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in audio data compression. ;OFF: Cancels. |
- [SUB-W LEVEL]/ [SUBWOOFER SET]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PREOUT] is set to [SUB-W] or [SUBWOOFER]. (→ 4)
- [SUB-W LEVEL]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].
DISPLAY SETTINGS
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ DISPLAY], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
5 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press 9/5
Default: XX
| COLOR SELECT*1 | VARIABLE SCAN/ CUSTOM R/G/B / preset colors*2: Selects your preferred key and display illumination color. |
| You can create your own color (when [CUSTOM R/G/B] or preset colors*2 is selected). The color you have created can be stored in [CUSTOM R/G/B].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. |
| DIMMER ON | : Dims the display illumination (and button illumination*) . ;OFF: Cancels. |
| BRIGHTNESS 0 | — 31: Selects your preferred brightness level for display illumination (and button illumination*) . |
| TEXT SCROLL AUTO | /ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once. ; OFF: Cancels. |
*1 For KDC-262U KDC-MP262U
*2 Preset colors: RED1/RED2/RED3/PURPLE1/PURPLE2/PURPLE3/PURPLE4/BLUE1/BLUE2/BLUE3/SKYBLUE1/SKYBLUE2/LIGHTBLUE/AQUA1/AQUA2/GREEN1/GREEN2/GREEN3/YELLOWGREEN1/YELLOWGREEN2/YELLOW ORANGE1/ORANGE2/ORANGERED
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptom Remedy |
| General | Sound cannot be heard. | Adjust the volume to the optimum level.Check the cords and connections. |
| "MISWIRING CHECK WIRING THEN PWR ON" appears. | Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the power on again. |
| "PROTECTING SEND SERVICE" appears. | Send the unit to the 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 | Radio reception is poor.Static noise while listening to the radio. | Connect the antenna firmly.Pull the antenna out all the way. |
| CD/USB/IPod | Disc cannot be ejected. | Press and hold ▲ to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit. (→3) |
| Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. |
| Tracks do not play back as you intended them to play. | Playback order is determined when files are recorded. |
| "READING" keeps flashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders. |
| Elapsed playing time is not correct. | This is caused by how the tracks are recorded. |
| Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). | This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of symbols. |
| "NA FILE" Make sure the disc contains supported audio files. (→14) |
| "NO DISC" Insert a playable disc into the loading slot. |
| "TOC ERROR" Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly. |
| "PLEASE EJECT" Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. |
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptom Remedy |
| CD / USB / iPod | “READ ERROR” Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device. |
| “NO DEVICE” Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again. |
| “COPY PRO” A copy-protected file is played. |
| “NA DEVICE” | Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections. |
| “NO MUSIC” Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. |
| “iPod ERROR” | Reconnect the iPod.Reset the iPod. |
| ANDROID | Sound cannot be heard during playback.Sound output only from the Android device. | Reconnect the Android device.If in [HAND MODE], launch any media player application on the Android device and start playback.If in [HAND MODE], relaunch the current media player application or use another media player application.Restart the Android device.If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device is unable to route the audio signal to unit. (→ 14) |
| Cannot playback at [BROWSE MODE]. | Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Android device. (→ 8)Reconnect the Android device and make the appropriate setting in [ANDROID SETUP]. (→ 8)If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device does not support [BROWSE MODE]. (→ 14) |
| “NO DEVICE” or “READING” keeps flashing. | Switch off the developer options on the Android device.Reconnect the Android device.If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device does not support [BROWSE MODE]. (→ 14) |
| Playback is intermittent or sound skips. | Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device. |
| “ANDROID ERROR” / “NA DEVICE” | Reconnect the Android device.Restart the Android device. |
| Symptom Remedy |
| Pandora | “ADD ERROR” / New station creation is unsuccessful.“SEARCH ERROR” |
| “CHECK DEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device. |
| “NO SKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. |
| “NO STATIONS” No stations are found. |
| “STATION LIMIT” The number of registered stations has reached its limit.Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your device. |
| “CONNECT ERROR” Communication is unstable. |
| “RATING ERROR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed. |
| “LICENSE ERROR” You try to access from a country which Pandora is not deliverable. |
| iHeartRadio | iHeartRadio station If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in the web cannot be selected.version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become unavailable. |
| “CANNOT CREATE” Custom station name creation is unsuccessful. |
| “CANNOT SAVE” Addition to the favorite category failed. |
| “DISCONNECTED” Check the connection to the device. |
| “NO SKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. Retry later. |
| “NO STATIONS” No stations are found. |
| “NOT CONNECTED” Link to the application is impossible. |
| “IHEARTLINK UP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device. |
| “PLEASE LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again. |
| “STATION NOT AVAILABLE” Broadcast from the station is over. |
| “STATION NOT SELECTED” No station is selected. |
| “STREAM ERROR” Broadcast data is interrupted. |
| “THUMB FAILED” Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed. |
| “TIMED OUT” The request has resulted in time-out. |
General
• This unit can only play the following CDs:



- Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
playable files
- Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
- Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM
- Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name.
- Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
Unplayable discs
• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.
- Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.
- 8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.
About USB devices
- This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a USB mass storage class device.
- You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
- 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 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 on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
About iPod/iPhone
Made for
- iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)
- iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C
- For the latest compatible list and software versions of iPhone/iPod, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod
- You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or "Is displayed on iPod.
About Android device
• This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above.
- Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory (AOA) 2.0.
- If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA 2.0, this unit always playback via AOA 2.0 as priority.
- For more information and the latest compatible list, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
About Pandora
• Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.
- Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may become unavailable.
- Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.
- For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.com.
About iHeartRadio
- iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.
- Some iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.
Muting upon the reception of a phone call
Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. (→ 17)
When a call comes in, "CALL" appears. (The audio system pauses.)
- To continue listening to the audio system during a call, press ⏻ SRC. "CALL" disappears and the audio system resumes.
When the call ends, "CALL" disappears. (The audio system resumes.)
SPECIFICATIONS
| Tuner | FM Frequency Range | KDC-262U / KDC-162UKDC-122U / KDC-220UKDC-102U:87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space)KDC-MP262U / KDC-MP162U87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) |
| Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) |
| Quieting Sensitivity(DIN S/N = 46 dB) | 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) 30 Hz — 15 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) 64 dB |
| Stereo Separation (1 kHz) 40 dB |
| AM Frequency Range 530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz space) |
| Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) 29 dBμ (28.2 μV) |
| CD player | Laser Diode GaAIAs |
| Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling |
| Spindle Speed 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV) |
| Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit |
| Frequency Response (±1 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) | 0.01 % |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) 105 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 90 dB |
| Channel Separation | 85 dB |
| MP3 Decode | Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 |
| WMA Decode | Compliant with Windows Media Audio |
| USB | USB Standard | USB 1.1, USB 2.0 |
| File System | FAT12/ 16/ 32 |
| Maximum Supply Current | DC 5 V--- 1 A |
| MP3 Decode | Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 |
| WMA Decode | Compliant with Windows Media Audio |
| WAV Decode Linear-PCM | |
| Audio | Maximum Output Power | 50 W × 4 |
| Full Bandwidth Power | 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 Ω — 8 Ω |
| Tone Action | Bass 200 Hz ±8 dB |
| Middle 2.5 kHz ±8 dB |
| Treble 12.5 kHz ±8 dB |
| Preout Level/Load (CD) | 2 500 mV/10 kΩ |
| Preout Impedance | ≤ 600 Ω |
| Auxiliary | Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 20 Hz — 20 kHz |
| Input Maximum Voltage | 1 000 mV |
| Input Impedance | 30 kΩ |
| General | Operating Voltage | 14.4 V (10.5 V — 16 V allowable) |
| Maximum Current Consumption 10 A |
| Operational Temperature Range 0°C — +40°C |
| Installation Size (W × H × D) | 182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm(7-3/16" × 2-1/16" × 6-1/4") |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) |
Subject to change without notice.
▲ 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.
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 speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or connect them in parallel.
- Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30^ .
- 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.
- Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.
• 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.
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. ( → 17)
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)

flowchart
graph TD
A["1: Top Left Hand"] --> B["2: Top Right Hand"]
B --> C["3: Bottom Left Hand"]
C --> D["4: Bottom Right Hand"]
D --> E["5: Bottom Left Hand"]
E --> F["6: Bottom Right Hand"]
F --> G["7: Bottom Left Hand"]
G --> H["8: Bottom Right Hand"]
H --> I["9: Bottom Left Hand"]
I --> J["10: Bottom Right Hand"]
J --> K["11: Bottom Left Hand"]
K --> L["12: Bottom Right Hand"]
L --> M["13: Bottom Left Hand"]
M --> N["14: Bottom Right Hand"]
N --> O["15: Bottom Left Hand"]
O --> P["16: Bottom Right Hand"]
P --> Q["17: Bottom Left Hand"]
Q --> R["18: Bottom Right Hand"]
R --> S["19: Bottom Left Hand"]
S --> T["20: Bottom Right Hand"]
T --> U["21: Bottom Left Hand"]
U --> V["22: Bottom Right Hand"]
V --> W["23: Bottom Left Hand"]
W --> X["24: Bottom Right Hand"]
X --> Y["25: Bottom Left Hand"]
Y --> Z["26: Bottom Right Hand"]
Z --> AA["27: Bottom Left Hand"]
AA --> AB["28: Bottom Right Hand"]
AB --> AC["29: Bottom Left Hand"]
AC --> AD["30: Bottom Right Hand"]
AD --> AE["31: Bottom Left Hand"]
AE --> AF["32: Bottom Right Hand"]
AF --> AG["33: Bottom Left Hand"]
AG --> AH["34: Bottom Right Hand"]
AH --> AI["35: Bottom Left Hand"]
AI --> AJ["36: Bottom Right Hand"]
AJ --> AK["37: Bottom Left Hand"]
AK --> AL["38: Bottom Right Hand"]
AL --> AM["39: Bottom Left Hand"]
AM --> AN["40: Bottom Right Hand"]
AN --> AO["41: Bottom Left Hand"]
AO --> AP["42: Bottom Right Hand"]
AP --> AQ["43: Bottom Left Hand"]
AQ --> AR["44: Bottom Right Hand"]
AR --> AS["45: Bottom Left Hand"]
AS --> AT["46: Bottom Right Hand"]
AT --> AU["47: Bottom Left Hand"]
AU --> AV["48: Bottom Right Hand"]
AV --> AW["49: Bottom Left Hand"]
AW --> AX["50: Bottom Right Hand"]
AX --> AY["51: Bottom Left Hand"]
AY --> AZ["52: Bottom Right Hand"]
AZ --> BA["53: Bottom Left Hand"]
BA --> BB["54: Bottom Right Hand"]
BB --> BC["55: Bottom Left Hand"]
BC --> BD["56: Bottom Right Hand"]
BD --> BE["57: Bottom Left Hand"]
BE --> BF["58: Bottom Right Hand"]
BF --> BG["59: Bottom Left Hand"]
BG --> BH["60: Bottom Right Hand"]
When installing without the mounting sleeve
1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available).
Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit.

How to remove the unit
1 Detach the faceplate.
2 Fit the catch pin on the extraction keys into the holes on both sides of the trim plate, then pull it out.
3 Insert the extraction keys deeply into the slots on each side, then follow the arrows as shown on the right.


flowchart
graph TD
A["Antenna terminal"] --> B["Fuse (10 A)"]
B --> C["To front speaker (left)"]
B --> D["To front speaker (right)"]
B --> E["To rear speaker (left)"]
B --> F["To rear speaker (right)"]
B --> G["Ignition switch"]
G --> H["Car fuse box"]
H --> I["Battery"]
H --> J["Black (Ground wire)"]
H --> K["Red (Ignition wire)"]
H --> L["Yellow (Battery wire)"]
H --> M["Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire)"]
M --> N["Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire)"]
N --> O["Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire)"]
O --> P["Blue/White (Power control wire/Antenna control wire)"]
P --> Q["Blue/White (Power control wire/Antenna control wire)"]
Q --> R["MUTE"]
R --> S["To the terminal that is grounded when the telephone rings or during conversation (→ 14)"]
R --> T["To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle"]
R --> U["P. CONT"]
U --> V["ANT.CONT"]
V --> W["To the steering wheel remote control adapter"]
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Part list for installation
(A) Faceplate

(B) Trim plate

(C) Mounting sleeve

(D) Wiring harness

(E) Extraction key

TABLE DES MATIERES
| AVANT L'UTILISATION 2 |
| FONCTIONNEMENT DE BASE 3 |
| PRISE EN MAIN 4 |
| RADIO | 5 |
| AUX | 6 |
| CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID 7 |
| Pandora® (pour KDC-262UKDC-162U / KDC-220U) | 9 |
| iHeartRadio® (pour KDC-262UKDC-162U / KDC-220U) | 10 |
| RÉGLAGES AUDIO 11 |
| RÉGLAGES D'AFFICHAGE 12 |
| GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE | 12 |
| PLUS D'INFORMATIONS | 14 |
| SPÉCIFICATIONS | 15 |
| INSTALLATION / RACCORDEMENT | 16 |
Connexions

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI.
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
Location : Top Plate
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
- "Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
- iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
- Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
- iHeartRadio® is a registered mark of Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Such marks are used under license.
• Android is trademark of Google Inc.