Kenwood KDC-757 - Manuals

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...

6 | English Notes on playing MP3/WMA KDC-MP858 can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to ...

English | 7 MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which the...

8 | 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 ...

English | 9 General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH...

10 | 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 Natural...

English | 11 Display Mode Switching Switching the display mode. 1 Enter display Control mode Press the [DISP] button. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Select the Display mode Press the [ 4 ] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. Display Mode Display &#...

12 | English General features Upper text display part select You can select the information displayed in the upper part in Display mode "Display Type A" or "Display Type B". 1 Enter display control mode Press the [DISP] button. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Press the [FM]...

English | 13 • The indicator shown in this manual is displayed only when you chose the "Indicator" item of "Lower text display part select". No indicator is displayed if you select any item other than "Indicator". 3 Exit Display control mode Press the [DISP] button. Level met...

14 | English General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • Refer to the 'Upper text display part select' (page 12) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS". No name can be attached to t...

English | 15 Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the...

16 | English Tuner/TV control features Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Auto 2" S...

18 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [ 0 ] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens,...

English | 19 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 "CD CH" CD changer "MD CH" MD chan...

20 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source R...

English | 21 • The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode.See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 6) for details. Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD ...

22 | English 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.Note, your Se...

English | 23 DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button...

24 | English B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display Setting "AMP Bass Flat" Bass boost level is flat. "AMP Bass +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "AMP Bass +12" Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). "...

English | 25 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "AMP Control" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the AMP C...

26 | English Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2 WARNING • S...

English | 27 In Disc source [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track/file forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing disc/folder forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays. [DNPP] button Enters and cancels the 'DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)' (page ...

28 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections...

English | 29 ANT. CONT TEL MUTE P.CONT FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + Connecting Wires to Terminals Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) To car light control switch AUX right input (Red) External amplifier control wire (Pink / Black) To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier ha...

30 | English Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8)(commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap(commercially available) Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. 8 mm MAX. ø5mm ø5mm 8mm MAX. T N T N...

English | 31 Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Accessory 5 Bottom panel • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw the...

32 | English Catch Lock Accessory 2 Removal tool Accessory 2 Removal tool Screw (M4X8)(commercially available) 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 ...

English | 33 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 ...

34 | English Disc source ? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the 'About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit' (page 4) of the section on 'Safety precautions'. ? The spec...

36 | English Specifications subject to change without notice. Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space): 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz(200 kHz space): 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 µV /75 Ω) F...