Page 2 - English; Contents
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 SettingTheft Deterrent FaceplateSwitching DisplayDimmer ControlTEL Mute Tuner features 11 TuningTuning ModeStation Pr...
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 - Playable MP3 file; Example; • Playing order
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. • Attach the c...
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...
Page 8 - Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; System Q; Audio Control
8 | English General features 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. System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 S...
Page 9 - Speaker Setting; Enter Standby; OFF; Exit Speaker Setting mode; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Drop open the faceplate.; Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to; Reattaching the Faceplate
English | 9 Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time the k...
Page 10 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; Enter Switching Display mode; Dimmer Control
10 | English General features Switching Display Switching the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob to [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. In Tuner source Information Display Fr...
Page 11 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Push the Control knob to [
English | 11 Tuner features 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 between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or dow...
Page 12 - Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Frequency Step Setting
12 | English Tuner features 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 least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received ...
Page 13 - When there is no disc inserted
English | 13 CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features Playing CD, Audio file & VCD When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has bee...
Page 14 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD changer; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; 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
14 | English CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features 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 "CD CH" CD change...
Page 15 - Repeat play; Track Repeat; In Audio file; File Repeat; Scan Play; Start Scan Play; Random Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play
English | 15 In CD ,VCD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat "TRACK REP" Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DISC REP" OFF "REP OFF" In Audio file Repeat play Display File Repeat "FILE REP" Folder Repeat "FOLD REP" OFF "REP OFF" Scan ...
Page 16 - Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Enter Folder Select mode; Folder name display; Select the folder level; Control knob to the next folder.; Returning to the top level; Function of VCD; Audio output select; The stereo sound is output.
16 | English CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "F-SELECT" is displayed.During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown ...
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 - Security Code; Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; In Standby mode; 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....
Page 19 - Auxiliary Input Display Setting; ] button for at least 1; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.
English | 19 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. In Standby mode 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. In FM receptio...
Page 20 - CD Read Setting; Play CD and Audio file.; Switches the NTSC/PAL setting; Set this in the PAL broadcast mode area.
20 | English Menu system In 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 READ 1" Play CD and Audio file. "CD READ 2" Play CD by force. • Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play Audio f...
Page 21 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
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 • Sto...
Page 22 - Select the Audio item for adjustment.; In Tuner source; Tune up or down band.; In Disc source
22 | English Basic Operations of remote 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 Sel...
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 ..........2 7 ..........1 8 ..........1 9 ..........1 0 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconne...
Page 24 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
24 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT MUTE P.CONT FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT R L 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 ) Igniti...
Page 25 - Japanese cars; Installation; Using the Relay Connector
English | 25 • 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. 2 Align...
Page 26 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
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. 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Rel...
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 - Tuner source
English | 29 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>. Disc source ? "AUX EXT" is...
Page 31 - Specifications; FM tuner section; 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...
