How To Set The Clock On A Kenwood Car Stereo

How difficult could it be to set up the clock on your freshly installed Kenwood head unit? It’s definitely not rocket science, but you could find it a bit more difficult than you had initially thought. 

If you don’t want to go through any trouble and learn properly how to set the clock on a Kenwood car stereo, we are here to help. We will break down the whole process into simple, easy-to-follow steps that you can’t miss! 

Without further ado, let’s get started. 

How To Set The Clock On A Kenwood Car Stereo

How To Set The Clock On Non-Touch Kenwood Stereo 

Step 1. Switch The Unit On 

If you own a non-touchscreen Kenwood car stereo like the KDC-BT630U, you can follow this process. Switch on the unit if it’s not already on. Look at the top left corner of the faceplate. That’s where the power button is usually located. Press it, and the stereo will spring to life. 

Step 2. Go To Clock Function 

You can notice the volume knob staring at you, right?  There is absolutely no chance that you are gonna miss it. It’s not just a dial you turn; you can also press it. Press it, and it will take you to function. 

As you rotate the knob, you will see more function options. Stop rotating the dial when you reach the clock function. Press the knob to enter the clock function. 

Step 3. Go To Adjust Clock Function 

The clock adjust option should be the first one to pop up on your screen. If it doesn’t, browse through the settings by turning the knob until you find the clock adjust setting. Click the knob when you find it. 

Step 4. Set Date And Time 

After entering the clock adjust function, you will notice the day option blinking on the left of the screen. Dial the knob to set the day. Click the knob when the right day arrives, and the screen will stop blinking. Set the date and time similarly.

When you are done, click the back button. It’s the one that sits at the bottom of the button panel. 

How To Set The Clock On Touch Kenwood Stereo 

Step 1. Switch On The Unit 

This is the method you have to follow if you own a full-touch screen Kenwood stereo like the Kenwood DMX47S. Press the button on the top left corner to switch on the unit. After the interface boots, go to the next step. 

Step 2. Press The Menu Button 

Find the button on the panel that reads ‘’Menu’’. Press it to access the settings. 

Step 3. Choose Setup 

Now, choose the setup option. It’s the cog icon that appears on the top left of the display. 

Step 4. Choose User Interface 

You will see options like ‘’AV’’, ‘’Display’’, ‘’User Interface’’, ‘’Camera’’, ‘’Special’’. ‘’Bluetooth’’, and ‘’Device’’ in the window that appears next; . Tap on user interface. 

Step 5. Select Clock Adjust 

Choose the clock adjust setting from the user interface menu. 

Step 6. Set Date And Time 

You will see columns for year, month, date, hour, and minute. There are upward arrows and downward arrows in each column. Use them to set the correct day, date, and time. 

Step 7. Click Set 

After you are done adjusting the date and time, click on ‘’set’’ to save them.

How To Fix Kenwood Stereo Clock That Keeps Resetting 

Many Kenwood stereo users complain that the stereo clock keeps resetting even though they manually adjusted it several times. Thankfully, this problem has a pretty simple solution. Go to the radio. Click on the function panel that appears on the left. Choose setup, and you will get to the RDS CT setting. Turn it off, and the clock will stop resetting automatically. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How Do I Know What Model Kenwood I Have? 

Go to setup and then go to the device option. You should find the software information option there. Click on it, and you will get to see the model number of the Kenwood stereo you are using.

How Do I Reset My Kenwood Car Stereo? 

To reset your Kenwood car stereo, locate the reset button. Disconnect all USB devices from the unit. If you are using an older model with a CD player, eject the CD. Then, press the button and keep holding it for 10 seconds. The unit should reset. 

Final Words 

We hope you were able to learn how to set the clock on a Kenwood car stereo without any problem by reading our tutorial. We understand that the language in manuals can be a bit difficult to apprehend. So, we shared our personal experience of resetting Kenwood stereo clocks. Now, you can reset the clock on your Kenwood stereo whenever you want.