Kenwood KDC-MP5028 - Manuals

Page 2 - English; Contents; Tuning

2 | English Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 Warning 6 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 General features 9 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QAudio ControlAudio SetupSubwoofer OutputSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayStation/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)Faceplate Angle AdjustmentTheft ...

Page 4 - Safety precautions; Lens Fogging; WARNING; NOTE

4 | English Safety precautions About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit.Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.Note that any KENWOOD...

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

English | 5 Notes • 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. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate ...

Page 6 - CAUTION; Warning; About DAB Tuner control

6 | English 2 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. KE...

Page 7 - About CDs

English | 7 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 8 - About AAC, MP3 and WMA; Example; • Playing order

8 | English About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the specification, may not able to be played normally, or the file and folder names may not be displayed correctly. • Atta...

Page 9 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.

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 SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional acce...

Page 10 - System Q; Audio Control; Exit Audio Control mode; Select the Audio item for adjustment

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 User m...

Page 11 - Exit the Detail Audio Control mode; Audio Setup; Select the source for adjustment; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.

English | 11 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [ VOL] knob for at least 1 second. • When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. • You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for [ VOL], [AT T ] and [ANG] buttons. Audio S...

Page 12 - Speaker Setting; Switching the information displayed.; Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

12 | English General features Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] kno...

Page 13 - Faceplate Angle Adjustment

English | 13 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 • A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Sele...

Page 14 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; TEL Mute; When a call comes in

14 | 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 Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and c...

Page 15 - Tuner features; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek

English | 15 Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or dow...

Page 16 - Function of remote; Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Push the Control knob to [; Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.

16 | English Tuner features Function of remote Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number bu...

Page 17 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing CD & Audio file; When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted

English | 17 CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel. 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, pay att...

Page 18 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD changer; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Function of disc changer/ Audio file; Disc Search/Folder Search; Direct Track/File Search; Enter the track/file number; Function of disc changers with remote; Direct Disc Search; Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.; Enter the disc number

18 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features 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 "CD CH" CD changer &#...

Page 19 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; In Audio file source; File Repeat; Scan Play; Start Scan Play; Random Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play; Disc Random Play; Canceling the Disc Random Play

English | 19 Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file 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 Repeat play Display Track Repeat "T...

Page 20 - Function of Audio file; Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Enter Folder Select mode; Folder name display; Select the folder level*; Control knob to the next folder.; Returning to the top level*; Switching the Play mode; Play mode; By the folder recorded in Disc.

20 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "F-SELECT" is displayed.During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown belo...

Page 21 - Letter Seek; Enter the Letter Seek mode; The selected initial group plays.

English | 21 Function of the KDC-X589Function of the ACDrive disc Letter Seek The song, in which you want to play, can be searched by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name. 1 Enter the Letter Seek mode Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second. • It doesn't function w...

Page 22 - HD Radio control features; Select HD Radio source

22 | English HD Radio control features • When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and switched to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. • With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions to <Station ...

Page 23 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item

English | 23 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 24 - Security Code; In Standby mode; Touch Sensor Tone; In Standby mode; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.

24 | 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. • The setup Security Code can be done when the <Demonstration mode...

Page 25 - Selectable Illumination; The illumination color is red.; Dimmer; The display doesn’t dim.; Switching preout; Dual Zone System Setting; Bass boost level is flat.; Boost with the normal central frequency.

English | 25 In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "KEY RED" The illumination color is red. "KEY GRN" The illumination color is green. In Standby mode Dimmer Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the ...

Page 26 - AMP Control; In FM reception; In HD Radio mode; Receive mode Setting; Sets the receive mode.; Auto mode

26 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-X589When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMS CTRL" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at le...

Page 27 - Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting; Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.; CD Read Setting; Play CD and Audio file.

English | 27 Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 13). 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the ...

Page 28 - ACDrive firmware version display; Unique ID display; Displaying the serial number for each product.; Audio Preset Memory; Voice Index

28 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-X589In CD mode ACDrive firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function. 1 Select the firmware version display mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD VER" display. 2 Display the ACDrive firmwa...

Page 29 - Demonstration mode Setting; Sets the demonstration mode.; Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.; The Demonstration mode function is ON.; Audio Preset Call

English | 29 In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the knob is pressed at ...

Page 30 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.

30 | 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 • Sto...

Page 32 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from

32 | 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...

Page 33 - Connecting Wires to Terminals

/° ÊÊÊ" / 1/ *°" / &2 /.4 , &2 /.4 2 2%!2 , 2%!2 2 q ³ English | 33 Connecting Wires to Terminals FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) White/Black Gray/Black Green/Black Purple/Black White Gray Green Purple To front left speaker To front right speaker To rear ...

Page 34 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section

34 | English Installation • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page 36) and then remove the hard rubber f...

Page 35 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit

English | 35 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...

Page 36 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame

36 | 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 37 - Troubleshooting Guide; General

English | 37 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 38 - Disc source

38 | 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>...

Page 40 - Audio section; Specifications

40 | English Specifications subject to change without notice. Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±10 dBMiddle : 1 kHz ±10 dBTreble : 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) KDC-X589/MP5028: 4000 m...