Page 2 - English; Contents
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 6 About CDs 8 General features 9 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker SettingDisplay Mode SwitchingUpper text display part selectLower text display part selectLevel meter display part selectSt...
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 - Notes on playing MP3/WMA; Acceptable media; Entering ID3 tag; Writing files into a medium
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 ...
Page 7 - MP3/WMA playing order; Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy
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...
Page 8 - About CDs
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 ...
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 Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH...
Page 10 - System Q
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...
Page 11 - Display Mode Switching; Switching the display mode.; Display Mode; Speaker Setting; Speaker type; OFF
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 &#...
Page 12 - Upper text display part select; Lower text display part select; Enter display control mode
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]...
Page 13 - Exit Display control mode; Level meter display part select
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...
Page 14 - Attaching a title to a Station or CD.; Character type; Alphabet upper case; Character; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
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...
Page 15 - Faceplate Angle Adjustment; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
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...
Page 16 - Tuner/TV control 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.
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...
Page 18 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
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,...
Page 19 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; 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
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...
Page 20 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat; Scan Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Magazine Random Play; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; ] button you move to the previous
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...
Page 21 - Canceling the Folder Select mode; Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.; Enter DNPP mode; The disc being displayed is played.; Canceling the DNPP mode
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 ...
Page 22 - Security Code; Exit Menu mode; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item; Menu system
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...
Page 23 - Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.; Touch Sensor Tone; Input prohibited time; minutes
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...
Page 24 - In Standby mode
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). "...
Page 25 - AMP Control; Select AMP Control mode; CD Read Setting; Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.
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...
Page 26 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
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...
Page 27 - In Disc source; Tune up or down band.
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 ...
Page 28 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
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...
Page 29 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
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...
Page 30 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
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...
Page 31 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
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...
Page 32 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
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 ...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
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 ...
Page 34 - Disc source
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...
Page 36 - Specifications
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...
