Kenwood KDC-MP822 - Manuals

— 5 — • 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 factorysettings when the Reset button is pressed.If the unit still fails to operate properly afterthe Reset button has been presse...

English Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-MP822) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptableare limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the followingrestrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit a...

— 7 — MP3 playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for FolderSelect, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they werewritten by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be playedmay not match the order in which they are actuall...

— 8 — English Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functionswith the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is describedbelow. What's the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key Sys...

— 9 — About CDs 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-RWafter reading the caution items on thepackage etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using ...

Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Sirius tuner ( Optional accessory ) "SIRIUS" Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc ( Optional accessory ) "DISC CH"/"CD2" Auxiliary input ( Optional accessory ) "AUX1" Internal Auxiliary input * "AUX...

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types ofmusic. 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 "Flat" User memory "User" ...

1st section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Bass Center Frequency ** "Bass F" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8 Bass Q Factor ** "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend ** "Bass EXT" ON/OFF [3] button Adjustment Item Display Range Middle Cente...

3rd section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "V-Offset" –8 — ±0 Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. [4] button Adjustment Item Display Range Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF [5] button Adjustment Item Display Range Non-Fad...

Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the[3] button.Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. 3...

In Sirius tuner source Information Display Channel Name "Channel Name" Song Title "Song Title" Artist Name "Artist Name" Composer Name "Composer" Category Name "Category" Band & Channel Number "Channel No" Clock "Clock" 4 Exit Display Contr...

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 a MD.• Refer to the <Text Display Switching> (page 14) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS". 2 Enter name set mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at l...

Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF. Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ONor OFF.When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed. When the <Switching preout> (page 34) is "SWPRE Rear", thisfunction is not available. (K...

The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you,helping to deter theft. Removing the Backpanel 1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1second. Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal. After the set time passes in <OFF Wait Time Setting>...

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being servicedetc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 34) lapses,the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF. Showing the control panel Press the left part ...

5 Exit the Dual Zone System Control mode Press the [RTN] button. 6 Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Select the source sound to be output from the internal sourcechannel. • The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources shown below.- Internal auxiliary input- KCA-S210A- CA-C1AX- External ...

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 theFM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Durin...

Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until the function item is notdisplayed above the [2] — [5] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page...

CD/MP3/External disc control features — 23 — NAME.S AME NF RTN NEXT DAB 2-5 SRC NEXT 4 ¢ AM/ DISC- FM/ DISC+ SCRL 38 0 Track number Disc number Track time IN indicator KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 23

Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [ ¢ ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [ 4 ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connectedto this unit....

1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [ 38 ] button. Input "0" to select disc 10. Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changer...

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in randomorder. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "MRDM" is displayed above the[5] button. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 fold...

Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button. Text/Title Scroll 3 Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]button 1 level up. Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] but...

Sirius tuner control features Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in theDisc changer. 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order. Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. 2 When the disc ...

Repeatedly press the button until "CH+"/ "CH–"/ "CS+"/ "CS–" isdisplayed above the [2] — [5] button. 2 Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjustedswitch as shown below. Adjustment It...

Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel Scan Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. The channel number display blinks. Channel Scan Calling up the channels in the memory. 1 Select the preset band Press the [FM] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the ...

Menu system Scrolls the displayed channel name and other items. Press the [SCRL] button. Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is received Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. — 31 — NAME.S AME NF RTN NEXT DAB 4 ¢ FM AM MENU SRC Menu display ...

When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't bechanged and the function can't be released.Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of yourchoice. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button fo...

Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "Contrast 0" "Contrast 5" (Original setting) "Contrast 10" … … Contrast Adjustment Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Red" The illumination color is red. "Button Gree...

Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display Setting "AMP Mute OFF" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP Mute ON" The built-in amplifier deactivates. Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode> Funct...

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono toreduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display Setting "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON. "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF. Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may causeunstable sound quality when CRSC is t...

Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3.Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2"mode. Function of the KDC-MP822 When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format,this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ 1" Play CD and MP3. "CD...

[VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches.For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>(page 10). [ATT] button Turning the volume down quickly.When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level. Basic operation...

[FM] button Select the preset band. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Search up or down channel. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 30) mode. In Sirius tuner source [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track/file fo...

— 39 — .........2 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. Ifyou use other accessories, you may damage the unit. 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 for each uni...

English ANT.CONT ILLUMI EXT. CONT P.CONT + + + + – + AUX IN REAR FRONT NON FADING NON FADING FM/AM antenna input 15 10 Rear left output (White) (KDC-MP822/X769 only) 11 Rear right output (Red) (KDC-MP822/X769 only) Fuse (10A) 27 Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 22 28 White/Black 31 Gray/Black 34 Green/...

English — 42 — Removing the Unit Installation (Japanese-cars) Catch Lock Accessory 2 Removal tool ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower twolocations. The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner. 1 Engage the catch pins on the remova...

— 43 — 3 Reattach the Backpanel. Never insert the panel lock screws (M2 X 1.5 mm) in any other screwholes than the one specified. If you insert them in another hole, it willcontract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the se...

English — 44 — What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit mayjust be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first check the following tablefor possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits i...

— 45 — ? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. 62 ✔ The CD is quite dirty. 63 ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on<About CDs> (page 9). ? Can’t remove disc. 64 ✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicleACC switch was turned OFF. ☞ The disc c...

— 47 — Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHzUsable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ................... 9.3dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) .............. 15.2dBf (1.6 µV /75 Ω ) Frequency response ( ± 3 dB) .......................