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 SourceVolumeAttenuatorLoudnessSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayTEL MuteStation/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 13 Tuning ...
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-MP4026V 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; When a File Search is executed with file
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.; FM; Release button
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/VCD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "C...
Page 10 - Loudness; Audio Control
10 | English General features Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. System Q You can recall the be...
Page 11 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; TEL Mute
English | 11 Switching Display Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. In Tuner source Information Display FrequencyStation name or Frequency "SNPS" Clock In CD & External disc source Information D...
Page 12 - Character; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Projections
12 | English General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or a CD of the CD Changer. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can't be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media.• You cannot use the Disc Naming for the built-in CD player. 2 Ente...
Page 13 - Tuner features; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.
English | 13 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" indicator Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" in...
Page 14 - Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Frequency Step Setting
14 | English Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put ...
Page 15 - When a CD is inserted; Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; DISC–
English | 15 Playing CD & MP3/WMA & VCD When a CD is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Eject the CD Press the [ 0 ] button. • 3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into t...
Page 16 - Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat
16 | English CD/MP3/WMA/VCD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing 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. Track/File Search S...
Page 17 - Magazine Random Play; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Canceling the Folder Select mode; Function of VCD; Audio output select; The stereo sound is output.; Canceling the DNPP mode
English | 17 Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. • When the [ ¢ ] button is ...
Page 18 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item; Touch Sensor Tone
18 | 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 19 - Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.; In FM reception; ] button for at least 2
English | 19 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 2 seconds. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjus...
Page 20 - Text Scroll; Scrolls when the display changes.; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting; When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input.; CD Read Setting; Set this in the PAL broadcast mode area.
20 | English Menu system Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title In St...
Page 21 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.; Not Used
English | 21 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 22 - In Tuner source; Tune up or down band.; In Disc source
22 | 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. In Disc sou...
Page 23 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
English | 23 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 6 ..........1 7 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input...
Page 24 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
24 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT TEL MUTE P.CONT FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + AUX VIDEO OUT PRK S W Battery Ground wire (Black) - ( To car chassis) FM/AM antenna input Rear left output ( White) Rear right output (Red) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Accessory 1 ) Ignition ...
Page 25 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
English | 25 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 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. ...
Page 26 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit; Plug the vehicle’s harness into the relay
26 | 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 screw in the holes shown below. Accessory 5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them...
Page 27 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
English | 27 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 28 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
28 | 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 29 - Disc source
English | 29 MP3/WMA source ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 8). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the C...
Page 31 - Specifications; Specifications subject to change without notice.
English | 31 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...
