Page 2 - English; Contents; Naming
— 2 — English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About CDs ...................................5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA.......6 General features .........................8 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorLoudnessSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayTheft Det...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Safety precautions
— 3 — To prevent injury and/or fire, take thefollowing precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out ofplace during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or...
Page 4 - Lens Fogging; NOTE; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
— 4 — English • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. Ifthat does not solve the problem, consultyour Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to...
Page 5 - About CDs
— 5 — About CDs 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-RWafter reading the caution items on thepackage etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using ...
Page 6 - Notes on playing MP3/WMA; characters are displayed)
— 6 — English Notes on playing MP3/WMA This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note,however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formatsacceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention tothe following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to th...
Page 7 - MP3/WMA playing order; When a File Search is executed with file
— 7 — MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for FolderSelect, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they werewritten by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be playedmay not match the order in which they are act...
Page 8 - Volume; Source required; Tuner; Selecting the Source; Turning ON the Power; Power; AUD; General features; ATT indicator
Increasing Volume Press the [ u ] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [ d ] button. Volume Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc ( Optional accessory ) "CD CH" Auxiliary input ( Optional accessory ) "AUX EXT" Standby (Illu...
Page 9 - System Q; Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.; Loudness; Turning the volume down quickly.; Attenuator
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types ofmusic. 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 "FLAT" Rock "ROCK" Top 40 ...
Page 10 - Information; Clock; Switching Display
Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shownbelow. In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or FrequencyRadio text, Program Service name or Frequency "R-TEXT" Clock Switching Display 3 Select the S...
Page 11 - Reattaching the Faceplate; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; In CD & External disc source; In Auxiliary input source
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep t...
Page 12 - AM FM; Tuner features; The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.; TEL Mute; Band display
F.SEL SCAN AUD TI RDM REP M.RDM DISP MENU VOLADJ OFF SCRL PTY LOU D E X T E R N A L M E D I A C O N T R O L AM FM MENU SRC ¢ 4 1 - 6 Tuner features The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed.The audio system pauses. Listening to the au...
Page 13 - Calling up the stations in the memory.; Select the band; Preset Tuning; Auto Memory Entry; Putting the station in the memory.; Station Preset Memory; Selecting the station.; Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button. Preset Tuning Putting a station with good reception in the memoryautomatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 E...
Page 14 - Traffic Information; SCRL; RDS features; TI indicator; Preset the volume; The volume level display blinks 1 time.; Presetting Volume for Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a trafficbulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information functionturns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.When a traffic information stati...
Page 15 - Search for the selected Program Type station; Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.; Enter PTY mode; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; Radio Text Scroll
14. Light Classical "LIGHT M" 15. Serious Classical "CLASSICS" 16. Other Music "OTHER M" 17. Weather "WEATHER" 18. Finance "FINANCE" 19. Children's programs "CHILDREN" 20. Social Affairs "SOCIAL" 21. Religion "RELIGION" 22. Phone In ...
Page 16 - Selecting the Program Type display language.; Exit Changing Language mode; Changing Language for PTY Function; Presetting the Program Type; Select the Program Type to preset; Calling up the preset Program Type; Program Type preset
Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 15). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the desired [1] — [3] button. Button Language [1] English [2] French [3] German 4 Exit Changing Language mo...
Page 17 - MENU; IN indicator
When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Eject the disc Press the [ 0 ] button. 3 in. (8cm) disc cannot be played. Using an adapter and insertingthem into this unit can cause damage. The MP3/WMA media ...
Page 18 - Repeat play; Track Repeat; Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder.; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Display; Playing External Disc
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folderyou're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches asshown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat "REP ON"/ "TREP ON" Disc Repeat (In Dis...
Page 19 - Start Scan Play; Scan Play; File Repeat
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in randomorder. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turnsON or OFF.When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Fun...
Page 20 - Canceling the Folder Select mode; Enter Folder Select mode; ] button you move to the previous folder, and with; Returning to the top level; Displays the current folder name.
Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Name set mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Name set mode Press the [ 4 ] or ...
Page 21 - Menu system; Menu display
F.SEL SCAN AUD TI RDM REP M.RDM DISP MENU VOLADJ OFF SCRL PTY LOU D E X T E R N A L M E D I A C O N T R O L MENU SRC AM FM ¢ 4 Menu system Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second. Text/Title Scroll — 21 — Menu display RDS indicator AU...
Page 22 - Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.; Synchronizes the time.; Synchronize Clock; The clock display blinks.; Manual Clock Adjustment; Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the; Menu System
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually. It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. Synchronize Clock This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (pag...
Page 23 - The local seek function is OFF.; Local Seek; Display and Setting; News Bulletin with Timeout Setting; Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.; The illumination color is red; Selectable Illumination
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in autoseek tuning. Display Setting "LO.S OFF" The local seek function is OFF. "LO.S ON" The local seek function is ON. Local Seek <In Tuner mode> • If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not b...
Page 24 - The monaural reception is OFF.; Monaural Reception; Sets the tuning mode.; Tuning Mode
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received asmonaural. Display Setting "MONO OFF" The monaural reception is OFF. "MONO ON" The monaural reception is ON. Monaural Reception <In FM reception> When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions areexperienced wh...
Page 25 - Power OFF Timer function is OFF.; Power OFF Timer; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Text Scroll; The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.; Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Disc Naming
Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automaticallywhen Standby mode continues.Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display Setting "OFF – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20M" Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. (Original setting)"OFF 40...
Page 26 - 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 READ1" Play CD and MP3/WMA. "CD READ2" Play CD by force. Setting "CD READ2" cannot play MP3/WMA.Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ2&#...
Page 27 - External view; Number of items; Accessories
— 27 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result indamage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped withthe unit, as shown above. ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ............................................
Page 28 - Connector Function Guide; Pin Numbers for; Cable Color; Connector A; Connecting Wires to Terminals
English — 28 — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT REAR L R REMO.CONT Rear right output (Red) 4 10 Rear left output (White) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Color Functions External PowerConnector A–4A–5A–7A–8 SpeakerConnector B–1B–2B–3B–4B–5B–6B–7B–...
Page 29 - Installation; Connecting the ISO Connector; If the ISO connector pins are set as described in; Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown
— 29 — — 29 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit isunstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of themounting sleevewith a screwdriver orsimilar utensil andattach it in place. Metal mountingstrap (commerciallyavailable) Self-tappingscrew (com...
Page 30 - Removing the hard rubber frame
English — 30 — — 30 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper twolocations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner. Catch Lock 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove thetwo locks on the lower level.Lower the frame an...
Page 31 - General; The power does not turn ON.; Tuner source; Troubleshooting Guide
— 31 — What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit mayjust be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first check the following tablefor possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wi...
Page 32 - Disc source
— 32 — English Disc source ? " AUX EXT " is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. 50 ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. 51 ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANTINFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3). ? The specified disc does not...
Page 34 - Specifications subject to change without notice.; Specifications
English — 34 — FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHzUsable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ................................. 0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) .............................. 1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response ( ± 3 dB) ......................
