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 SettingSubwoofer OutputTEL MuteSwitching DisplayAuxiliary Input Display SettingTheft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 13 TuningSta...
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 22) 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 - Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.; TEL Mute; Switching the information displayed.; The frequency is displayed during Program; The frequency for the RDS station will be
English | 11 Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Press the [SW] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Subwoofer output switches ON or OFF.When it’s ON, "Sub-W ON" is displayed. • You can control this function when 'Switching preout' (page 25) is s...
Page 12 - Auxiliary Input Display Setting; Select Auxiliary input source; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Select the Auxiliary input display; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Drop open the faceplate.; Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to; Reattaching the Faceplate
12 | English General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] butt...
Page 13 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; ST indicator
English | 13 Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Pr...
Page 14 - Auto Memory Entry; ] button for at least 2; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.
14 | English Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select the Auto Memo...
Page 15 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; TI indicator
English | 15 RDS features Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF.When it’s ON, "TI" ...
Page 16 - Program Type; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type
16 | English RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press th...
Page 17 - Enter PTY mode; Exit Changing Language mode
English | 17 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 16). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the lang...
Page 18 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted; Disc number
18 | 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 19 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Disc Search/Folder Search; In CD & External disc source
English | 19 • 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 20 - Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Canceling the Folder Select mode; Attaching a title to a CD.
20 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3/WMA folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the s...
Page 21 - Character type
English | 21 2 Enter name set mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. "NAME SET" is displayed. 3 Move the cursor to the enter character position Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 4 Select the character type Press the [ 38 ] button. Each time the button is pressed the character ...
Page 22 - 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
22 | 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 23 - Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
English | 23 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 24 - Synchronize Clock; Selectable Illumination; Setting the Display type.; Illumination Color Setting; You can set the display to a desired color.; Select Illumination Color Setting Mode; Release your finger at the color you want.; Quick call up the preset color
24 | English Menu system Synchronize Clock 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. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red in...
Page 26 - Auto TP Seek; In FM reception; Monaural Reception; the display switches.; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Power OFF Timer
26 | English Menu system AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display Setting "AF ON" The AF function is ON. "AF OFF" The AF function is OF...
Page 27 - CD Read Setting
English | 27 "OFF 20MIN" (Original setting) Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. "OFF 40MIN" Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. "OFF 60MIN" Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes. • This setting is done after setting 'Security Code' (page 22). In Standby mode CD Read Settin...
Page 28 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories ➀ ..........1 ➁ ..........2 ➂ ..........1 ➃ ..........1 ➄ ..........1 ➅ ..........2 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output ...
Page 29 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT FRONT Connecting Wires to Terminals Rear right output (Red)/Subwoofer right output (Red) Rear left output ( White)/Subwoofer left output ( White) Front left output ( White) Front right output (Red) KENWOOD disc changer input Battery wire ( Yel...
Page 30 - Connector Function Guide; Cable Colour; WARNING; Volkswagen
Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Functions External Power ConnectorA-4 Yellow Battery A-5 Blue/White Power Control A-6 Orange/White Dimmer A-7 Red Ignition (ACC) A-8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker ConnectorB-1 Purple Rear Rig...
Page 31 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber; Installation
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 32) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. 3 Tigh...
Page 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - Disc source
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 specified disc do...
Page 36 - Specifications subject to change without notice.; Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 µV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 µV /75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 65 dB S...
