Page 2 - English; Contents; Accessories/ Installation Procedure 28
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 About MP3 and WMA 6 General features 7 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QAudio ControlAudio SetupSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayDimmer ControlTheft Deterrent FaceplateTEL Mute Tuner features 11 TuningTuning ModeStation Pre...
Page 3 - Safety precautions; Lens Fogging; WARNING
English | 3 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 4 - Notes; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
4 | English 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 5 - About CDs
English | 5 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 6 - About MP3 and WMA; Example
6 | English About MP3 and WMA The playable 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. Playable Audio ...
Page 7 - Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; Volume; Increasing Volume; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Power; Turning ON the Power; General features
English | 7 Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF.When it’s ON, the "AT T" indicator blinks. Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclo...
Page 8 - System Q; Audio Control; Speaker Setting
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 Natural...
Page 9 - In CD & External disc source; Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.; Dimmer Control; You can change the unit's display to dimmer.
English | 9 In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title (In External disc source or KDC- MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029 internal CD source) "D-TITLE" Track title (In External disc source or KDC- MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029 internal CD source) "T-TITLE" Track number & Play ti...
Page 10 - TEL Mute; When a call comes in; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; Projections; Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
10 | English TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed.The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the c...
Page 11 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek
English | 11 Tuner features Function of the KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029/3029/2029 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 b...
Page 12 - Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Frequency Step Setting; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Push the Control knob to [
12 | English Tuner features Function of the KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029/3029/2029 Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at le...
Page 14 - Preset Tuning; Select the band; Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
14 | English Tuner features Function of the KDC-3029R Preset Tuning Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. 2 Call up the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button. Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatic...
Page 15 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.
English | 15 RDS features Function of the KDC-3029R 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 and OFF...
Page 16 - Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type; Program Type; Press the Control knob.
16 | English RDS features Function of the KDC-3029R Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16). 2 Preset the Program Type Press the d...
Page 17 - Enter PTY mode; Exit Changing Language mode
English | 17 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed...
Page 18 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing CD & Audio file; When a disc is inserted; Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD changer; Pause and play
18 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it p...
Page 19 - Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Function of disc changer/ Audio file; Disc Search/Folder Search; Function of remote; 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; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat
English | 19 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on [ ¢ ] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on [ 4 ] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. • The sound is not output while the Audio file ...
Page 20 - Random Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play; Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Control knob to the next folder.; Scan Play
20 | English CD/Audio file/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 and OFF.When it’s ON, "DISC RDM" (CD), "FOLD RDM" (Audio file) is displayed. • When t...
Page 21 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item
English | 21 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 22 - Security Code; Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; In Standby mode; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
22 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/3029/3029R/2029In 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...
Page 23 - Synchronize Clock; News Bulletin with Timeout Setting; Local Seek; Sets the tuning mode.; Exit Clock adjustment mode
English | 23 Function of the KDC-3029RIn Standby mode 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. In Standby ...
Page 24 - Auto TP Seek
24 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-3029R AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display Setting "AF ON" The AF function is ON. "AF OFF&...
Page 25 - CD Read Setting; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Scrolls when the display changes.
English | 25 Function of the KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ1" Play CD and MP3/WMA. "CD READ2" Play CD by force. • Setting "CD READ2&#...
Page 26 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
26 | English Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/3029 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 il...
Page 27 - Select the Audio item for adjustment.; In Tuner source; Tune up or down band.; In Disc source
English | 27 Audio Control [AUD] button Select the Audio item for adjustment. [VOL] buttons Adjust the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures of Audio control and others. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.Each time the ...
Page 28 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029/3029/2029 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 prop...
Page 29 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029/3029/2029 English | 29 Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT MUTE P.CONT FRONT L FRONT R REAR L REAR R – + FRONT Battery Ground wire (Black) - ( To car chassis) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Accessory 1 ) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire ( Yellow) ACC Car ...
Page 32 - Connector Function Guide
32 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-3029R) 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 Ri...
Page 33 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section
English | 33 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 35) and then remove the hard rubber f...
Page 34 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
34 | English 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, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Accessory 5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw the...
Page 35 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
English | 35 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 36 - 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 for short circuits in the wires, re...
Page 37 - Disc source
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 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>. ? The speci...
Page 39 - Specifications
English | 39 FM tuner section (KDC-MP4029/MP4029G/MP3029/3029/2029) Frequency range 200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 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) Frequency response (±3 dB) : 30 H...
