Page 2 - English; Contents; Naming
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 6 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 7 General features 8 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorAudio ControlAudio SetupSystem QSpeaker SettingSubwoofer OutputTEL MuteFaceplate Angle AdjustmentSwitching DisplayStation/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)Theft De...
Page 4 - Safety precautions; Lens Fogging; WARNING
4 | English 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 5 - Notes; About DAB Tuner control; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
English | 5 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 6 - About CDs
6 | 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 7 - About AAC, MP3 and WMA; Example; • Playing order
English | 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/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. • Atta...
Page 8 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.
8 | English 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...
Page 9 - Audio Control; Balance; Bass Center Frequency
English | 9 Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment Press the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. 4 Adjust the B...
Page 10 - Audio Setup; Adjustment Item; System Q; Sound setting
10 | English General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment Press the [VOL] knob. Each time...
Page 11 - Speaker Setting; Enter Standby; OFF; Exit Speaker Setting mode; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.; TEL Mute; When a call comes in; Faceplate Angle Adjustment
English | 11 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 ...
Page 12 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; In Tuner source; Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
12 | 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 St...
Page 13 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate
English | 13 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 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 ...
Page 14 - Tuner/TV control features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek
14 | English Tuner/TV control 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 Tun...
Page 15 - Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Push the Control knob to [; Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Frequency Step Setting
English | 15 Function of remote Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the re...
Page 16 - TV channel Preset Memory; Preset TV Tuning; TV Tuning
16 | English Tuner/TV control features Function of LX BUS Television TV channel Preset Memory Putting the TV channels in the memory. 1 Select the TV band Press the [FM] button. 2 Select the TV channel to put in the memory Push the Control knob to [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. 3 Put the TV channel in the memory Pr...
Page 17 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing CD & Audio file; When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
English | 17 CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel. Press the [ 0 ] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay att...
Page 18 - 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; Do Track/File Search; Function of disc changers with remote; Direct Disc Search; Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.; Enter the disc number
18 | English CD/Audio file/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 changer &#...
Page 19 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; In Audio file source; File Repeat; Scan Play; Start Scan Play; Random Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play; Function of Audio file; Disc Random Play; Canceling the Disc Random Play
English | 19 Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file 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 Repeat play Display Track Repeat "T...
Page 20 - Folder Select; Displays the current folder name.; Control knob to the next folder.; Press the Control knob.; Switching the Play mode; Play mode; By the folder recorded in Disc.; Letter Seek; Canceling the Letter Seek
20 | English CD/Audio file/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 belo...
Page 21 - Select the song to play; The selected initial group plays.
English | 21 • The announcement of the initial can be canceled by <Voice Index> (page26). • When the Control knob is pushed to the reverse of [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] while Letter Seek, the initial is displayed and read by the reversed order. • When the Letter Seek is started, it cannot be cancelled. 3 ...
Page 22 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item
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 - Security Code; Touch Sensor Tone; In Standby mode; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.; Input prohibited time; minutes
English | 23 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.Note, your S...
Page 24 - Selectable Illumination; The illumination color is green.; Dimmer; The display doesn’t dim.; Dual Zone System Setting; Bass boost level is flat.; Boost with the normal central frequency.
24 | English Menu system In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "KEY GRN" The illumination color is green. "KEY RED" The illumination color is red. In Standby mode Dimmer Dimming this unit’s display automatical...
Page 25 - AMP Control; Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.; In FM reception
English | 25 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMP CTRL" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the AMP Contr...
Page 26 - Voice Index; Select the firmware version display mode; Unique ID display; Select the unique ID display mode; CD Read Setting; Play CD and Audio file.; Text Scroll; Scrolls when the display changes.
26 | English Menu system Function of ACDrive disc Voice Index Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive disc. Display Setting "V-ID ON" Guide is announced. "V-ID OFF" Not be announced. In CD mode ACDrive firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the ACDr...
Page 27 - Audio Preset Memory; Audio Preset Call
English | 27 Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory can't be erased by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - <Audio Control> (page 9)- <Audio Setup> (page 10) 2 Enter Menu mode Press t...
Page 28 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
28 | 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 • Sto...
Page 29 - Select the Audio item for adjustment.; Dual Zone System; Tune up or down band.; In Disc source; Select the T V channel.
English | 29 Audio Control [AUD] button Select the Audio item for adjustment. [VOL] buttons Adjust the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 9) for the operation method, such as the procedures of Audio control and others. • Only selecting and adjusting of the Basic Audio item can be don...
Page 30 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories; To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
30 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 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 wire connections...
Page 31 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
English | 31 /° ÊÊÊ" / 1/ *°" / &2 /.4 , &2 /.4 2 2%!2 , 2%!2 2 q ³ Connecting Wires to Terminals Front left output ( White) Rear left output ( White) Rear right output (Red) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) White/Black Gray/Black Green/Black Purple/Black ...
Page 32 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section
32 | English 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 34) and then remove the hard rubber f...
Page 33 - Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
English | 33 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 screws in the holes shown below. Accessory 5 Bottom panel • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw the...
Page 34 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
34 | English 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 35 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
English | 35 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 36 - Disc source
36 | English 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>...
Page 38 - FM tuner section; Specifications
38 | English Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range 50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz200 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 (...
