Page 2 - English; Contents
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 5 About CDs 6 General features 7 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayStation/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)Auxiliary Input Display SettingTheft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 12 Tuning ModeTuningDirect Acces...
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; 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 18) 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] butt...
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
English | 9 In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title (In External disc source) "D-TITLE" Track title (In External disc source) "T-TITLE" Track number & Play time "P-TIME" Disc name "DNPS" Clock In Auxiliary input source Information Auxiliary...
Page 10 - Attaching a title to a Station or CD.; Character; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Drop open the faceplate.; Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to
10 | 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 • A title can't be attached to an MD.• Refer to the 'Switching Display' (page 8) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS". 2 Ent...
Page 11 - Reattaching the Faceplate
English | 11 • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places ...
Page 12 - Tuner features; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Function of remote; Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.
12 | English Tuner 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" Search in or...
Page 13 - Canceling Direct Access Tuning; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Frequency Step Setting
English | 13 Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memor...
Page 14 - CD/External disc control features; Playing CD; When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
14 | 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 15 - Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Pause and play; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Enter the track number
English | 15 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 16 - Repeat play; Track Repeat; Scan Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Magazine Random Play; Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.; Canceling the DNPP mode
16 | English CD/External disc control features Track/Disc Repeat Replaying the track/disc you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. Repeat play Display Track Repeat "(T-)REP ON" Disc Repeat (Function of disc changer)...
Page 17 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item
English | 17 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 18 - In Standby mode; Security Code; Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
18 | 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 19 - Switching Display Type; Setting the Display type.; Contrast Adjustment; Adjusting the display contrast.; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.
English | 19 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. Switching Display Type Setting the Display type. Display Setting "DISP C" De...
Page 20 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
20 | English Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-5026 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 insi...
Page 21 - Tune up or down band.; In Disc source; Doing track forward and backward.
English | 21 In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT]/ [OK] button Enters and cance...
Page 22 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
22 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories ➀ ..........1 ➁ ..........2 ➂ ..........4 ➃ ..........4 ➄ ..........1 ➅ ..........1 ➆ ..........2 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input...
Page 23 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
English | 23 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. KENWOOD disc changer input Connecting Wires to Terminals FM/AM antenna input Rear left output ( White) Rear right output (Red) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Accessory 1 ) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire ( Yellow) Ground wire (B...
Page 24 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
24 | 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 26) and then remove the hard rubber frame. ...
Page 25 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit; the holes shown on the diagram.; the holes shown on the diagram.
English | 25 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 26) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. 3 Tigh...
Page 26 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
26 | 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 27 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
English | 27 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 29 - Specifications; FM tuner section; Specifications subject to change without notice.
English | 29 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) Frequency response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal t...
