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How do I perform basic operations on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

You can perform basic operations using the faceplate or the remote control.

To On the faceplate
Turn on the power Press the SRC button. Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
Select a source Press the SRC button repeatedly.
Change the display information Press the DISP button repeatedly.

To reset the unit, detach the faceplate and press the reset button.


How do I set up my KENWOOD KDC-BT340U for the first time?

When you turn on the power for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Select the display language and cancel the demonstration:

Step 1. The display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”.

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) or [SPA] (Spanish), then press the knob.

Step 3. The display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”. Press the volume knob.

Step 4. [YES] is selected for the initial setup. Press the volume knob again. “DEMO OFF” appears.

2. Set the clock and date:

Step 1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.

Step 3. To adjust the clock: Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to set the Hour and Minute, pressing the knob after each selection.

Step 4. To set the clock format: Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], press the knob, then select [12H] or [24H] and press the knob.

Step 5. To set the date: Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], press the knob, select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], and press the knob. Then select [DATE SET], press the knob, and set the Day, Month, and Year, pressing the knob after each selection.

Step 6. Press and hold the back button to exit.


How do I configure the initial settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Step 1. Press the SRC button repeatedly to enter STANDBY.

Step 2. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

Step 3. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.

Step 4. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.

Step 5. Press and hold the back button to exit.

Setting Selection
AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH PREOUT REAR/SUBWOOFER or REAR/SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear.
DISPLAY EASY MENU ON: ZONE 1 illumination changes to white color when entering [FUNCTION].; OFF: ZONE 1 illumination remains as [COLOR SELECT] color.
TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band.; MIX: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for each preset button, regardless of the selected band.
SYSTEM KEY BEEP ON: Activates the keypress tone.; OFF: Deactivates.
CD READ 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD.; 2: Forces to play as a music CD.
SOURCE SELECT PANDORA SRC ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection.; OFF: Disables.
SPOTIFY SRC ON: Enables SPOTIFY in source selection.; OFF: Disables.
BUILT-IN AUX ON: Enables AUX in source selection.; OFF: Disables.
F/W UPDATE UPDATE SYSTEM F/W UP xxxx
FACTORY RESET YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station).; NO: Cancels.
CLOCK CLOCK DISPLAY ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off.; OFF: Cancels.
ENGLISH/ESPANOL Select the display language for [FUNCTION] menu and music information if applicable. By default, [ENGLISH] is selected.

How do I use the radio tuner on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Search for a station:

Step 1. Press SRC repeatedly to select RADIO.

Step 2. Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.

Step 3. Press the arrow buttons to search for a station.

To change the searching method, press the SEEK button 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).


How do I adjust the advanced radio tuner settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Step 1. With the radio source selected, press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.

Step 3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated.

Step 4. Press and hold the back button to exit.

Setting Selection
TUNER SETTING AUTO MEMORY YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
MONO SET ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
PTY SEARCH Select the available Program Type, then press the arrow buttons to start. You can search for types categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC].
CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System/Radio Data System station time. ; OFF: Cancels.

How do I play music from a CD, USB, iPod, or Android device on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Insert a CD, or connect a USB, iPod, or Android device. The source changes automatically and playback starts.

Playback Controls:

Function Faceplate Action
Playback/pause Press the play/pause button.
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold the arrow buttons.
Select a track/file Press the arrow buttons.
Select a folder (CD/USB) Press the folder up/down buttons.
Repeat play Press the ‘4’ button repeatedly.
TRACK REPEAT/ALL REPEAT : Audio CD
FILE REPEAT/FOLDER REPEAT/ALL REPEAT : MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file
FILE REPEAT/FOLDER REPEAT/REPEAT OFF : iPod or ANDROID
Random play Press the ‘3’ button repeatedly.
DISC RANDOM/RANDOM OFF : Audio CD
FOLDER RANDOM/RANDOM OFF : MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file, iPod or ANDROID

Select a file from a folder/list:

Step 1. Press the search button.

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.

Step 3. Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.


How do I control my iPod or Android device from the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

iPod Control Mode:

While in iPod USB source, press the ‘5’ button repeatedly to switch between modes:

MODE ON: Control iPod using the iPod itself. You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse from this unit.

MODE OFF: Control iPod from this unit.

Android Control Mode:

While in ANDROID source, press the ‘5’ button repeatedly to switch between modes:

BROWSE MODE: Control Android device from this unit via the KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application.

HAND MODE: Control Android device using the device itself via other media player applications. You can still play/pause and file skip from this unit.

Select music drive (USB):

While in USB source, press the ‘5’ button repeatedly to select the drive to play from (internal or external memory of a smartphone, or drive of a multiple drive device).


How do I use Bluetooth features on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time:

Step 1. Press SRC to turn on the unit.

Step 2. On your Bluetooth device, search for and select this unit’s model name.

Step 3. “PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” Device name “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” appears on the display. Press the volume knob to start pairing.

Step 4. “PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed. The “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator will light up.

Receive a call:

When there is an incoming call, press the phone button or the volume knob to answer. To reject a call, press the back button. To end a call, press the back button.

Make a call:

Step 1. Press the phone button to enter Bluetooth mode.

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select CALL HISTORY, PHONE BOOK, or NUMBER DIAL, then press the knob.

Step 3. Select a contact or dial a number, then press the volume knob to call.

Audio player via Bluetooth:

Step 1. Press SRC repeatedly to select BT AUDIO.

Step 2. Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback. Use the unit’s controls for playback/pause, skip, etc.


How do I adjust the Bluetooth settings on my KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Step 1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.

Step 3. Follow the instructions for the selected item.

Step 4. Press and hold the back button to exit.

Setting Selection/Action
PHONE SELECT Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.
AUDIO SELECT Selects the audio device to connect or disconnect.
DEVICE DELETE Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, press the knob. Then select [YES] or [NO] and press the knob.
PIN CODE EDIT Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).
RECONNECT ON: The unit automatically reconnects when the last connected Bluetooth device is within range.; OFF: Cancels.
AUTO PAIRING ON: The unit automatically pairs with a supported device when connected via USB.; OFF: Cancels.
INITIALIZE YES: Initializes all Bluetooth settings.; NO: Cancels.

How do I adjust the audio settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

While listening to any source, press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the knob to select an audio setting and press the knob to adjust it.

Setting Adjustment Range
SUB-W LEVEL LEVEL –50 to LEVEL +10
MANUAL EQ Adjusts individual frequency bands (62.5HZ to 16KHZ), Q FACTOR, and BASS EXTEND.
PRESET EQ Selects a preset equalizer (NATURAL/ROCK/POPS/EASY/TOP40/JAZZ/POWERFUL/USER).
BASS BOOST LEVEL1 to LEVEL5 or OFF.
LOUDNESS LEVEL1/LEVEL2 or OFF.
SUBWOOFER SET ON/OFF.
FADER R15 to F15 (0).
BALANCE L15 to R15 (0).
VOLUME OFFSET –15 to +6 (0).
SOUND RECNSTR ON/OFF.
DRIVE EQ ON/OFF.
SPEAKER SIZE Selects according to the connected speaker size for FRONT, TWEETER, REAR, and SUBWOOFER.
X’ OVER Adjusts crossover frequency, slope, and gain for TWEETER, FRONT HPF, REAR HPF, and SUBWOOFER LPF.
DTA SETTINGS Adjusts POSITION, DISTANCE, and GAIN for Digital Time Alignment.

How do I adjust the display settings on the KENWOOD KDC-BT340U?

Step 1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

Step 2. Turn the volume knob to select an item from the table below, then press the knob.

Step 3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is adjusted.

Step 4. Press and hold the back button to exit.

Setting Action
COLOR SELECT Select color for ALL ZONE, ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 separately. Choose from INITIAL COLOR, VARIABLE SCAN, CUSTOM R/G/B, or preset colors.
DIMMER ON: Dimmer is turned on.; OFF: Cancels. You can also set a DIMMER TIME for the dimmer to turn on and off automatically.
BRIGHTNESS Select a zone, then select a brightness level from 0 to 31.
TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ONCE: Select whether to scroll the display information automatically or only once.; OFF: Cancels.

To turn the dimmer on or off directly, press and hold the DISP button.


What should I do if my KENWOOD KDC-BT340U is not working correctly?

Refer to the following table for common issues and solutions.

Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume. Check cords and connections.
“MISWIRING CHECK WIRING THEN PWR ON” appears. Turn the power off, check that speaker wire terminals are insulated properly, then turn power on again.
The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
Radio reception is poor. Connect the antenna firmly.
Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold the eject button to forcibly eject the disc. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit.
“READING” keeps flashing (CD/USB/iPod). Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
“NA FILE” appears. Make sure the disc contains supported audio files.
“UNSUPPORTED DEVICE” appears. Check if the connected device is compatible and its file systems are supported. Reattach the device.
Cannot playback at [BROWSE MODE] (Android). Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed. Reconnect the device and select the appropriate control mode.
Bluetooth pairing cannot be made. Make sure you have entered the same PIN code on both devices. Delete pairing info from both and try again.
Echo or noise is heard during a phone conversation. Adjust the microphone unit’s position. Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting.
Voice calling method is not successful. Use in a quieter environment. Reduce distance to the microphone. Use the same voice as the registered voice tag.

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