Page 2 - English; Contents
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 6 About CDs 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 General features 10 PowerHiding the Control PanelSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QSpeaker SettingSubwoofer OutputAudio ControlRotary Volume knob operation mode sel...
Page 3 - Safety precautions; WARNING
English | 3 Safety precautions 2 WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive...
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 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 this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.When using CD-R...
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 - Notes on Multi-function Key System; Setting each function
English | 9 Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key Sys...
Page 10 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Hiding the Control Panel; Hiding the control panel; The panel is opened to enable the operation.; ATT indicator
10 | English General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 32) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at...
Page 11 - Increasing Volume; Turning the volume down quickly.
English | 11 Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH"/"CD2" TV (Optional accessory) "TV" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY...
Page 12 - Audio Control; st section
12 | English General features Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). ...
Page 13 - nd section; selection; Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.
English | 13 2nd section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Front/Rear High Pass Filter "HPF" THRU/100/125/170 Hz [3] button Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer Low Pass Filter "LPF SW" 50/80/120/THRU Hz [4] button Adjustment Item Display Range Loudness "LOUD" ON/OF...
Page 14 - In External disc, or Auxiliary input source; Dual Zone System; Display Mode Switching; Switching the display mode.
14 | English General features In External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel.Output the Internal source sound from either one of the front or rear channels, and the sound of other source from the Dual zone channel. 1 Sele...
Page 15 - Text Display Switching; Switching the text display.; Select the key function section; Exit Display Control mode; TEL Mute
English | 15 Text Display Switching 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 9). 2 Enter display control mode Press the...
Page 16 - Attaching a title to a Station or CD.; Character type; Numbers and symbols; Character; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Panel Position Setting
16 | 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 'Text Display Switching' (page 15) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS"....
Page 17 - Enter Panel Position Setting mode; The panel tilts upwards.; Exit Panel Position Setting mode; Theft Deterrent Panel; Removing the Backpanel
English | 17 Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Enter Panel Position Setting mode Press the [4] ("PNL") button. 3 Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each t...
Page 18 - 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.; Frequency display
18 | 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 19 - Canceling Direct Access Tuning
English | 19 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 Select the key function sectio...
Page 20 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted; Disc number
20 | 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 21 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; Display; 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 | 21 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 22 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat; Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play
22 | 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. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [...
Page 23 - Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Scrolling the folder name display; Canceling the Folder Select mode; Canceling the DNPP mode
English | 23 Function of MP3/WMA Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 E...
Page 24 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item; In Standby mode; Security Code
24 | English 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 25 - Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
English | 25 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed. 3 Enter Security Code mode Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 1 sec...
Page 26 - The illumination color is green.
26 | English Menu system Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Green" The illumination color is green. "Button Red" The illumination color is red. Triangle indicator setting Sets the blinking mode during triangle indi...
Page 27 - Built-in Amp Mute Setting; Bass boost level is flat.; Boost with the normal central frequency.; Text Scroll; Scrolls when the display changes.; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting; When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input.; CD Read Setting
English | 27 In Standby mode Built-in Amp Mute Setting 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. ...
Page 28 - When LX AMP unit connecting; AMP Control; Select AMP Control mode; Adjust the AMP Control item; Rotary volume operation select
28 | English Menu system 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 Sele...
Page 29 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.; Not Used
English | 29 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 30 - In Tuner source; Tune up or down band.; In Disc source; Select the T V channel.
30 | English Basic Operations of remote 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]/ [...
Page 31 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories
English | 31 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........2 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 32 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
32 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT P.CONT TEL MUTE FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + AUX IN REAR FRONT SUB WOOFER FM/AM antenna input Rear left output ( White)/Subwoofer left output ( White) Rear right output (Red)/Subwoofer right output (Red) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Acce...
Page 33 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
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). • To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corner...
Page 34 - Locking the Backpanel to the unit; Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of; Reattach the Backpanel.
34 | English Installation Locking the Backpanel to the unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 17) and remove the Backpanel. 2 Insert the panel lock screws i...
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; General
36 | English 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 37 - Tuner source
English | 37 Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'. ? The desired frequency can’t be entered...
Page 39 - Specifications
English | 39 Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section 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...
