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 SourceVolumeSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayStation/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)Auxiliary Input Display SettingSubwoofer OutputTheft Deterrent FaceplateTEL M...
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 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 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Release button
English | 9 General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 20) 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 10 - System Q; Audio Control; Speaker Setting
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 Flat &#...
Page 11 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; In Tuner source
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 Station name or Frequency "SNPS" Frequency "BAND+FREQ" Clock In CD & External disc...
Page 12 - Attaching a title to a Station or CD.; Character type; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
12 | 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 11) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS". No n...
Page 13 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Drop open the faceplate.; Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to; Reattaching the Faceplate; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
English | 13 Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. • The faceplate is a preci...
Page 14 - 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.; ST indicator
14 | 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 15 - Canceling Direct Access Tuning
English | 15 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 16 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted; Disc number
16 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA 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...
Page 17 - 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 | 17 • The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD- ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered in 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 6).Check that section befo...
Page 18 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat; Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
18 | 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 19 - Canceling the Folder Select mode; Enter DNPP mode; The disc being displayed is played.; Canceling the DNPP mode
English | 19 • 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, MP3/W...
Page 20 - 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; Menu display
20 | 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 21 - Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
English | 21 your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 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...
Page 22 - Select Illumination Color Setting Mode; Release your finger at the color you want.; Quick call up the preset color
22 | English Menu system Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Color Red" The illumination color is red. "Color Green" The illumination color is green. Switching Display Type Setting the Display type. Display Setting "Di...
Page 23 - Dual Zone System; The front and rear are the same source sound.; Dual Zone System Setting; 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 | 23 In External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Display Setting "Zone 2 OFF" The front and rear are the same source sound. "Zone 2 ON" The front and rear are the different source sound. • When...
Page 24 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.; Not Used
24 | 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 25 - Tune up or down band.; In Disc source; Select the T V channel.
English | 25 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 26 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
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 and output w...
Page 27 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT P.CONT TEL MUTE FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT AUX IN FM/AM antenna input Front right output (Red) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Accessory 1 ) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire ( Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - ( To car chassis) Ignition key switch C...
Page 28 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
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 30) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the h...
Page 29 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit; the holes shown on the diagram.; the holes shown on the diagram.
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 30) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. 3 Tighten the screw...
Page 30 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
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 removed from the ...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
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 for short cir...
Page 32 - Disc source
Troubleshooting Guide 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 spe...
Page 34 - Specifications subject to change without notice.; Specifications
Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±10 dBMiddle : 1 kHz ±10 dBTreble : 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) ...
