Kenwood KOS-A300 User Manual

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10 | KOS-A300Display SettingsText Display SelectionChanges displayed information on each source following;In iPod/ Zune/ USB device sourceInformat

English | 11Auxillary Input Name SettingSelects the display when changing to Auxiliary input source.1 Select the AUX sourcePress the [SRC] button

12 | KOS-A300iPod/ Zune/ USB device OperationFunction of Zune/ USB deviceMusic SearchSelecting the music you want to listen to from the device or

English | 13Function of iPodSearching for Music by InitialYou can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album,

14 | KOS-A300Function of iPodiPod Control by Hand ModeAllows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod. Enter iPod Control by Hand ModeSel

English | 15Favorite ControlFavorite Preset RecallRetrieving an item registered to Favorite.1 Enter Favorite Preset Recall modeSelect “FAV”.For h

16 | KOS-A300Favorite Name Setting Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Favorite.1 Enter Favorite Preset Recall modeSelect “FAV”.For how

English | 17HD Radio tuner controlFunction of KTC-HR300/ KTC-HR200 (Optional Accessory)Station Preset MemoryPutting a station in the memory.1 Sel

18 | KOS-A300Function of KTC-HR300HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging)Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can tag your music. When you hear

English | 19Operation of hands-free phoningBefore Use• For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see <About the Ce

2 | KOS-A300ContentsBefore use 3Basic Operation 4General functionsiPod, Zune and USB device functionsCancel the Demonstration modeListen to the

20 | KOS-A300Operation of hands-free phoningFunction of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory)Making a call1 Enter dialing method modePress the [ ] butto

English | 21Make a voice dialing call1 Enter voice recognize modeSelect “BT” > “Voice Recognize”.For how to select Function Control item, refe

22 | KOS-A300Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory)Bluetooth Audio OperationBefore Use• For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can b

English | 23Bluetooth SetupRegistering Bluetooth deviceTo make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you need to register it (

24 | KOS-A300Bluetooth SetupFunction of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory)Downloading the Phone Book Download the phone book data from the cell-phone

English | 25Deleting a Registered Bluetooth deviceYou can delete a registered Bluetooth device.1 Select Bluetooth device deletion modeSelect “MEN

26 | KOS-A300Bluetooth SetupFunction of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory)Setting a Voice Command for CategoryAdd a voice tag to the phone number cate

English | 27SMS (Short Message Service)The SMS arrived at the cell-phone is displayed on the receiver. A newly arrived message is displayed.¤• To

28 | KOS-A300Satellite Radio tuner (Optional Accessory) controlBasic OperationSelecting Satellite Radio sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the “S

English | 29Appendix About Audio file• Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav)• Playable USB device USB mass

English | 3Before use2WARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metal

30 | KOS-A300Appendix About USB device• When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered. •

English | 31Menu Glossary• Auto Answer This function automatically answers (responds to) a call after lapse of the preset time interval for au

32 | KOS-A300AccessoriesAccessories1...12...13...14...15...26...17(Ø2 x 11.5, Blue)...18(Ø2 x 10, Black)...29(Ø2 x 9, White)...1

English | 33Installation ProcedureInstallation Procedure1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - batt

POWERTO DISPLAY UNITUSB I / F REMOTE IN+(7.5A)ILLUMI MUTETo prevent USB cable and Display unit terminals from being unplugged, tie them to the wiring

RLLINE OUTRLAUX INTO KAB UNITHideaway unit (Rear side) To AUX inputEnglish | 35Car stereo Accessory3DVD player etc.SIRIUS Satellite TunerHD Radio

36 | KOS-A300Installation of Controller1 According to the installation angle of the controller, install Spacer (Accessory 5) to Bracket (Accessor

English | 373 Install Bracket (Accessory 6). When using spacer (Accessory 5) Accessory! (Ø4 X 16.5) When not using spacer (Accessory 5) Accesso

38 | KOS-A300Installation of Display unit — Display Stand Used —1 Install the display bracket (Accessory #) to the display stand (Accessory $). A

English | 39Installation for Hideaway Unit • Installation using the self-tapping screwsUse screws (Accessory$) to fix Hideaway Unit onto an audio

[FNC][][SRC]4 | KOS-A300General functionsPower/Source Select button: [SRC]Turns on the power.When the power is ON, select a source.SRC Select

40 | KOS-A300Troubleshooting GuideSome functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up Display.▲

English | 41N/A Device: • An unsupported USB device is connected. • Connection to the iPod has failed.➪ Check that the connected iPod is an i

42 | KOS-A300USB Interface USB Standard: USB1.1/ 2.0Compatible Device: Mass storage classCompatible File System : FAT16/ 32Maximum Supply current:

English | 432CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiatio

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English | 5Illumination Control: [ ]Hold this button and turn the Control knob to change the display and controller illumination colors.You can

6 | KOS-A300Function ControlFunctions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control modePress the [FNC] bu

English | 7Source function itemFunction Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page“iPod BY HAND” “ON”/ “OFF”When set to “ON”, allows you to ope

8 | KOS-A300Function ControlCategory Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page“DISP DIM” “OFF”/ “AUTO”* / “MNAL1” / “MNAL2”Sets whether

English | 9Display SettingsIllumination Color SelectionSelecting the Illumination Color of the display.1 Enter Illumination color selection modeS