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Page 2 - English; Contents

2 | English Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 5 About CDs 6 General features 7 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayAuxiliary Input Display SettingTheft Deterrent FaceplateTEL Mute Tuner features 11 TuningStation Preset MemoryAuto Memory EntryPreset T...

Page 3 - Safety precautions; CAUTION

English | 3 Safety precautions 2 CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive ...

Page 4 - NOTE; Lens Fogging

4 | English Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after...

Page 5 - Notes; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

English | 5 Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. • Applying spray cleaner directly to...

Page 6 - About CDs

6 | English Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a ...

Page 7 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Turning OFF the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume

English | 7 General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 20) is displayed as “CODE ON” or “CODE OFF” . Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source requ...

Page 8 - System Q; Audio Control; Speaker Setting; Switching the information displayed.; In Tuner source

8 | English General features System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Display Flat ...

Page 9 - In CD & External disc source; Track number & Play time; In Auxiliary input source; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.

English | 9 The frequency is displayed during Program Service name reception Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program Service name. In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title (In Exter...

Page 10 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Drop open the faceplate.; Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to; Reattaching the Faceplate; TEL Mute; When a call comes in

10 | English General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. • The fac...

Page 11 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.

English | 11 Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Pr...

Page 12 - Auto Memory Entry; ] button for at least 2; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.

12 | English Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select the Auto Memo...

Page 13 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.

English | 13 RDS features Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "TI" ...

Page 14 - Program Type; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type

14 | English RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press th...

Page 15 - Enter PTY mode; Exit Changing Language mode

English | 15 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 14). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the lang...

Page 16 - CD/External disc control features; Playing CD; When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted

16 | English CD/External disc control features Playing CD When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere w...

Page 17 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Track Search; Selecting the song you want to hear.; Disc Search; Selecting the disc you want to hear.; Repeat play; Track Repeat; Scan Play; Start Scan Play

English | 17 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC CH" CD changer/ MD changer Pause and...

Page 18 - Random Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Magazine Random Play; Attaching a title to a CD.; Repeat steps 3 through 4 and enter the name.; Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.

18 | English CD/External disc control features Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed. • When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select star...

Page 19 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item

English | 19 Menu system Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 s...

Page 20 - In Standby mode; Security Code; Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.

20 | English Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. • When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.N...

Page 21 - Setting the Display type.; In Tuner mode

English | 21 Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually. • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will...

Page 22 - Tuning Mode; Auto TP Seek

22 | English Menu system In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning co...

Page 23 - Power OFF Timer; Power OFF Timer function is OFF.

English | 23 Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues.Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display Setting "OFF – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20M" (Original setting) Turns the power OF...

Page 24 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories

24 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories ➀ ..........1 ➁ ..........2 ➂ ..........1 ➃ ..........1 ➄ ..........1 ➅ ..........2 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper inpu...

Page 25 - Connecting Wires to Terminals; Connector A

English | 25 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT REMO.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting Wires to Terminals Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) Rear right output (Red) Rear left output ( White) Battery wire ( Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversio...

Page 26 - Connector Function Guide

26 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Functions External Power ConnectorA-4 Yellow Battery A-5 Blue/White Power Control A-7 Red Ignition (ACC) A-8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker ConnectorB-1 Purple Rear Right (+) B-2 ...

Page 27 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber; Installation

English | 27 Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber frame' (page 28) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release b...

Page 28 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame

28 | English Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level.Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be remo...

Page 29 - Troubleshooting Guide; General

English | 29 Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking ...

Page 31 - Specifications; Specifications subject to change without notice.

English | 31 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 µV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 µV /75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to ...