Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KMM-203
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:27 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2016-01-01
Warranty Information
Refer to the manufacturer's website for warranty information.
Before Use
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully before using the product. Pay close attention to Warning and Caution sections.
WARNING: Do not operate any function that distracts from safe driving.
CAUTION: Adjust volume to hear outside sounds. Lower volume before playing digital sources to avoid speaker damage. Avoid using external devices that may hinder safe driving. Back up important data. Do not place metallic objects inside the unit. The antenna may extend automatically; turn off the unit or switch to standby when parking under low ceilings.
Basics & Getting Started
Learn about the faceplate, including the display window, volume knob, and buttons. Initial setup involves selecting the display language, setting the clock and date, and configuring initial settings. Basic operations include turning the power on/off, adjusting volume, selecting sources, and changing display information.
Radio Operation
Tune into stations by selecting the tuner, band, and then searching manually or automatically. Stations can be stored and recalled using preset buttons. Explore various tuner settings like Local Seek, Mono Set, News Set, and PTY Search for enhanced radio listening.
USB/iPod/ANDROID
Connect and control your devices. Start playback, reverse/fast-forward, select files/folders, and set repeat or random play modes. Control modes allow using the device itself or the unit. Explore Quick Search, Skip Search, and Alphabet Search for easy file access.
AUX Input
Connect portable audio players via the auxiliary input jack. Set the AUX name for easier identification.
Audio Settings
Customize your listening experience with various audio controls, including Preset EQ, Bass Boost, Loudness, Subwoofer settings, Fader, Balance, and Volume Offset. Sound Reconstruction enhances audio quality.
Display Settings
Personalize the unit's display by selecting colors for different zones, adjusting brightness, and setting text scroll options. The dimmer function can be turned on/off or set to a specific time.
Troubleshooting
A comprehensive guide to diagnose and resolve common issues related to sound, power, display, radio reception, USB/iPod/Android connectivity, and playback errors.
References
Information on maintenance, compatible iPod/iPhone and Android devices, playable files, USB device information, and phone call handling.
Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for FM, MW, LW tuners, USB, Audio, Auxiliary, and General components.
Installation/Connection
Step-by-step instructions for installing the unit, including warnings and cautions. Covers wiring connections and removing the unit.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Remedy | |
| General | Sound cannot be heard. | • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. |
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| "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. | Clean the connectors. (→ 13) | |
| The unit does not turn on. | ||
| Information shown on the display is incorrect. | ||
| The unit does not work at all. | Reset the unit. (→ 3) | |
| Radio | Radio reception is poor. | Connect the antenna firmly. |
| Static noise while listening to the radio. | ||
| "READING" keeps flashing. | Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders. | |
| Elapsed playing time is not correct. | This is caused by how the files 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. • Depending on the display language you have selected (→ 5), some characters may not be displayed correctly. |
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| USB/iPod | "NA FILE" | Make sure the media contains supported audio files. (→ 13) |
| "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. |
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| ANDROID | Sound cannot be heard during playback. | • 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. (→ 13) |
| Sound output only from the Android device. | • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Android device. (→ 7) • Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate control mode. • If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device does not support [BROWSE MODE]. (→ 13) |
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| Cannot playback at [BROWSE MODE]. | • 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]. (→ 13) |
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| "NO DEVICE" or "READING" keeps flashing. | • Reconnect the Android device. • If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device does not support [BROWSE MODE]. (→ 13) |
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| 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. |
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