Kenwood CD Player KDC Z737 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-Z838  
KDC-Z737  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
About the disc changer/CD player to  
be connected:  
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"  
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".  
When you connect a model with no "O-N"  
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available  
as an option may be required. For details,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
A disc changer doesn't work when it is  
connected without using these options.  
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,  
some unavailable functions and information  
that cannot be displayed are generated.  
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,  
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers  
can be connected.  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
To prevent injury or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully  
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of  
place when jolted.  
• When extending the ignition, battery, or  
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-  
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm  
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire  
deterioration and damage to the wire  
coating.  
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal  
tools) inside the unit.  
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange  
smells, turn off the power immediately and  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
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 heat or humidity.  
Also avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
shock, as it is a piece of precision  
equipment.  
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• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one  
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with  
the wrong rating may cause your unit to  
malfunction.  
You can damage both your unit and the CD  
changer if you connect them incorrectly.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
To prevent a short circuit when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
• Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the  
screws provided. If you use the wrong  
screws, you could damage the unit.  
The marking of products using lasers  
(Except for some areas)  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving  
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or  
malfunction.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open  
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will  
cause damage or breakdown.  
The label is attached to the chassis/case and  
says that the component uses laser beams  
that have been classified as Class 1. It  
means that the unit is utilizing laser beams  
that are of a weaker class. There is no  
danger of hazardous radiation outside the  
unit.  
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot  
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate from  
the CD and damage the unit.  
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Safety precautions  
Lens Fogging  
NOTE  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called  
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.  
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait  
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit  
still does not operate normally after a while,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• 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  
the Reset button has been pressed, contact  
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.  
• Press the reset button if the disc auto  
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal  
operation should be restored.  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get  
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
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 the unit may  
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the  
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile  
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch  
the surface or erases characters.  
Reset button  
• We recommend the use of the Security  
Code function (see p. 25) to prevent theft.  
Cleaning the CD Slot  
• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used  
to explain more clearly how the controls are  
used. Therefore, what appears on the display  
in the illustrations may differ from what  
appears on the display on the actual  
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,  
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can  
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD  
slot.  
equipment, and some of the illustrations on  
the display may represent something  
impossible in actual operation.  
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About CDs  
Handling CDs  
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.  
CD cleaning  
Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
Removing CDs  
When removing CDs from this unit pull them  
• 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.  
out horizontally.  
CDs that can’t be used  
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.  
When using a new CD  
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,  
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface  
or that are dirty can’t be used.  
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark  
.
Burrs  
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized  
can’t be played. (For the finalization process  
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,  
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction  
manual.)  
Burrs  
CD storage  
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the  
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the  
temperature is high.  
CD accessories  
Don’t use disc type accessories.  
• Store CDs in their cases.  
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Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-Z838)  
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,  
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable  
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following  
restrictions.  
Entering ID3 tag  
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3  
version 1.x.  
For the character code, refer to the  
List of Codes.  
Acceptable media  
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,  
and CD-RW.  
Entering file and folder names  
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent  
malfunction.  
The code list characters are the only  
file names and folder names that can  
be entered and displayed.  
Acceptable medium formats  
If you use any other character for  
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The  
maximum number of characters used for file name including the  
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in  
parentheses.  
entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may  
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.  
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3  
extension (.MP3).  
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)  
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)  
• Joliet (64 characters)  
• Romeo (128 characters)  
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list  
may not play correctly.  
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.  
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the  
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.  
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:  
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8  
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255  
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64  
• Maximum number of folders: 50  
Writing files into a medium  
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the  
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-  
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing  
MP3.  
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file  
or a Track Search or Album Search may not be performed smoothly.  
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.  
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the  
MP3 extension.  
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have  
the MP3 extension.  
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be  
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not  
properly displayed.  
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer  
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc  
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up  
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.  
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.  
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MP3 playing order  
When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...  
When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album  
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were  
written by the CD writer.  
Operation of the button  
¢ Button  
Current  
file number  
4 Button  
Beginning of file  
Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played  
may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be  
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them  
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with  
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD  
writer.  
When an Album Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...  
Operation of the button  
Current  
folder number  
AM Button  
FM Button  
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is  
subject to Album Search, Track Search, or Album Select as shown  
below.  
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy  
When Album Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move  
from folder to folder ...  
Operation of the button  
Current  
folder number  
4 Button  
¢ Button  
AM Button  
FM Button  
Folder  
File  
Root  
Level 1  
Level 3  
Level 2  
Level 4  
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General features  
Release button  
Power  
¢
S.A  
FM  
u
Turning ON the Power  
Press the [SRC] button.  
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 25) is displayed  
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".  
Turning OFF the Power  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
d
4
ATT/  
LOUD  
AM/  
NF  
Selecting the Source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Source required  
SRC  
Q/  
AUD  
DISP/  
NAME.S  
Display  
Tuner  
CD  
"TUNER"  
"CD"  
External disc  
Auxiliary input  
"CD 2"/"DISC"  
"AUX"  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"ALL OFF"  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
SEC  
Volume  
LOUD indicator  
ATT indicator  
Increasing Volume  
Press the [u] button.  
Decreasing Volume  
Press the [d] button.  
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Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Attenuator  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ"  
Bass level  
Bass Q Factor  
Bass Extend  
Middle Center  
Frequency  
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz  
–8 — +8  
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00  
ON/OFF  
"Bass"  
Press the [ATT] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.  
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.  
"Bass Q"  
"Bass EXT"  
"MID FRQ"  
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz  
Middle level  
"MID"  
–8 — +8  
Middle Q Factor  
Treble Center Frequency"TRE FRQ"  
Treble level  
Balance  
Fader  
"Middle Q"  
1.0/2.0  
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz  
–8 — +8  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
–15 — +15  
Through/40/60/80/100/  
120/150/180/220 Hz  
Loudness  
"TRE"  
"Balance"  
"Fader"  
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.  
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the  
Loudness turns ON or OFF.  
Non-Fading level*  
Front High Pass Filter* "HPF Front"  
"NF Level"  
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.  
Rear High Pass Filter* "HPF Rear"  
Through/40/60/80/100/  
120/150/180/220 Hz  
Non-Fading  
Low Pass Filter*  
"LPF NF"  
50/80/120/Through Hz  
Audio Control  
Non-Fading Phase*  
"NF Phase"  
Normal (0°)/  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Reverse (180°)  
Volume offset  
"Volume Offset" –8 —  
0
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.  
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that  
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.  
Bass Q Factor  
1.00/1.25/1.50  
2.00  
Bass Center Frequency  
60/70/80/100  
60/70/80/150  
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted  
switch as shown below.  
• When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is  
extended by 20%.  
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference  
from the basic volume.  
• * :Function of the KDC-Z838  
4 Adjust the Audio item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press the [AUD] button.  
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General features  
3 Select the Speaker type  
System Q  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown  
below.  
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of  
the music.  
Speaker type  
Display  
1 Select the source to set  
Press the [SRC] button.  
OFF  
"OFF"  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
"5/4 inch"  
2 Select the Sound type  
"6 9/6 inch"  
Press the [Q] button.  
*
"O.E.M."  
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.  
Sound setting  
Display  
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
Flat  
"FLAT"  
User memory  
Rock  
Pops  
"User Preset"  
"ROCK"  
"POPS"  
Function of the KDC-Z838  
Easy  
"EASY"  
Speaker & Woofer Setting  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting  
the speaker and woofer type.  
Top 40  
Jazz  
"TOP 40"  
"JAZZ"  
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 9).  
• Each setting value is changed on the <Speaker & Woofer Setting>  
(page 10) or <Speaker Setting> (page 10). First, select the Speaker  
and Woofer type with the <Speaker & Woofer Setting> or  
<Speaker Setting>.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.  
Function of the KDC-Z737  
Speaker Setting  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting  
the speaker type.  
3 Select the Setting mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
1 Enter Standby  
Each time the button is pressed it switches between Speaker  
setting mode and Woofer setting mode.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
4 Select the Speaker and Woofer type  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown  
below.  
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.  
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In Speaker setting mode  
• The display of each part can be changed.  
- Switching Upper and Lower Part Display: (page 12)  
- Switching Full Screen Display: (page 11)  
Speaker type  
Display  
OFF  
"OFF"  
• "Display Type C" can’t be selected in "ALL OFF".  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
"5/4 inch"  
"6*9/6 inch"  
"O.E.M."  
In Woofer setting mode  
Woofer type  
Display  
Switching Full Screen Display  
Switching the Full screen display.  
OFF  
"Woofer OFF"  
"12in typeA"  
"10in typeA"  
"12in typeB"  
"10in typeB"  
"12in typeC"  
"10in typeC"  
"8inch"  
12 in. A type  
10 in. A type  
12 in. B type  
10 in. B type  
12 in. C type  
10 in. C type  
8 in. type  
Press the [S.A] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown  
below.  
Information  
Demonstration  
Spectrum Analyzer 1  
Spectrum Analyzer 2  
Spectrum Analyzer 3  
Spectrum Analyzer 4  
Spectrum Analyzer 5  
12 in. D type  
10 in. D type  
"12in typeD"  
"10in typeD"  
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is  
selected in <Display Mode Switching> (page 11).  
Display Mode Switching  
Switching the display mode.  
Press the [DISP] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Display mode switches as  
shown below.  
Display mode  
Display  
Upper and lower division display type  
"Display Type A"  
Type that mainly uses the display upper part "Display Type B"  
Full screen display type "Display Type C"  
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General features  
Switch the Lower part display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.  
The Reference for the display content is after this operation's  
explanation.  
Switching the Standby Display  
Switching the information displayed in Standby.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
4 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [S.A] button.  
2 Switch the display  
Press the [S.A] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown  
below.  
Information  
• The same information can't be displayed on the Upper part  
display and lower part display.  
• The Upper part display and Lower part display switching can be  
selected when "Display Type A" is selected in <Display Mode  
Switching> (page 11).  
Display  
Demonstration  
Date & Clock  
• When "Display Type B" is selected the Lower part display  
content is clock ON or OFF.  
Standby display  
"ALL OFF"  
• Demonstration can be selected when "Display Type A" is selected  
in <Display Mode Switching> (page 11).  
• Only "Display Type A" and "Display Type B" can be selected in "ALL  
OFF".  
In Tuner source  
Upper Part Display  
Information  
Display  
Band display & Station name  
Band display & Frequency  
"Band+ch+SNPS"  
"Band+ch+FREQ"  
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display  
Switching the upper and lower part display.  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
Display  
1 Select the Display Type  
Press the [DISP] button.  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer  
Date  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"S/ANA"  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
2 Enter Display Control mode  
Press the [S.A] button.  
"Display Control Mode On" is displayed.  
Clock & Graphic  
3 Switch the Upper part display  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming  
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 14).  
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Lower Part Display  
Information  
In CD/ External disc source  
Display  
Upper Part Display  
Information  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer  
Album name & Artist name  
Song title & Artist name  
File name  
Folder name  
Disc name  
Date  
Clock & Graphic  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"S/ANA"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"FILE NAME"  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"DNPS"  
Display  
Track Time  
Disc name  
Disc title  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
"DISC-TITLE"  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
Track title  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
Display  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer  
Track title  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"S/ANA"  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
"DISC-TITLE"  
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming  
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 14).  
Disc title  
Disc name (CD player / CDchenger) "DNPS"  
Date  
Clock & Graphic  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
In Auxiliary input source  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming  
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 14).  
Display  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer  
Date  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"S/ANA"  
Function of the KDC-Z838  
"DATE"  
In MP3 source  
Clock & Graphic  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
Upper Part Display  
Information  
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part  
display.  
Display  
Track Time  
"P-Time"  
Disc name  
"DNPS"  
Folder name  
File name  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"FILE NAME"  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
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General features  
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.  
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)  
7 Exit name set mode  
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.  
Press the [NAME.S] button.  
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to  
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is  
registered, and Name Set mode closes.  
• Memory numbers  
• A title can't be attached to a MD.  
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.  
- FM: 32 stations  
- AM: 16 stations  
- Internal CD player: 30 discs  
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/  
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.  
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation  
used to name it.  
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 type switches as  
shown below.  
Character type  
Alphabet upper case  
Alphabet lower case  
Numbers and symbols  
Special characters (Accent characters)  
5 Select the characters  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number  
buttons.  
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.  
Character  
Button  
#Times pressed  
"D"  
"A"  
"N"  
"C"  
"E"  
[#3]  
[#2]  
[#6]  
[#2]  
[#3]  
1
1
2
3
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Function of the KDC-Z838  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting  
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary  
input source.  
Dual Zone System  
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear  
channel.  
1 channel is the unit's internal source, the other channel is the  
Auxiliary input source sound.  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX" display.  
Press the [S.A] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second Dual Zone  
System switches ON or OFF.  
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.  
When it’s ON, "Zone 2 ON" is displayed.  
• When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no Auxiliary input  
source channel audio control or other effect.  
• When the Dual Zone System is being used the internal source  
channel can't be used with an External disc source.  
• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading  
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t  
output.  
• The Dual Zone System can be used with the optional Auxiliary  
input sources shown below.  
- KCA-S210A  
3 Select the Auxiliary input display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below  
displays.  
• "AUX"  
• "TV"  
• "VCP"  
• "GAME"  
• "PORTABLE"  
• "DVD"  
- CA-C1AX  
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.  
• This function can be used in Auxiliary input source.  
• The front channel and rear channel can be set to be the internal  
source or the Auxiliary input source. Refer to the <Dual Zone  
System Setting> (page 27).  
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [DISP] button.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is  
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.  
Function of the KDC-Z838  
Non-fading Output  
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.  
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON  
or OFF.  
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.  
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General features  
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 precision piece of equipment and can be  
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in  
its special storage case while detached.  
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight  
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
Reattaching the Faceplate  
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the  
faceplate.  
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.  
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.  
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Tuner features  
Tuning Mode  
Choose the tuning mode.  
¢
FM  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as  
shown below.  
Tuning mode  
Display  
Operation  
Auto seek  
Preset station  
seek  
"Auto 1"  
"Auto 2"  
Automatic search for a station.  
Search in order of the stations  
in the Preset memory.  
Manual  
"Manual"  
Normal manual tuning control.  
4
AM  
#1 #6  
SRC  
AUTO  
MENU  
Tuning  
Selecting the station.  
1 Select tuner source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TUNER" display.  
Preset station number  
Frequency display  
Band 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.  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
SEC  
3 Tune up or down band  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
ST indicator  
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is  
moving.  
• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.  
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Tuner features  
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)  
Auto Memory Entry  
Entering the frequency and tuning.  
Putting a station with good reception in the memory  
automatically.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
"– – – –" is displayed.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
3 Enter the frequency  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Example:  
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "A-Memory" display.  
Desired frequency  
Press button  
92.1 MHz (FM)  
810 kHz (AM)  
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]  
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]  
4 Open Auto Memory Entry  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.  
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory  
Auto Memory Entry closes.  
Canceling Direct Access Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
Preset Tuning  
Station Preset Memory  
Calling up the stations in the memory.  
Putting the station in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Call up the station  
Press the [#1] [#6] button.  
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
3 Put the frequency in the memory  
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]  
— [#6] button.  
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)  
(Function of Remote)  
Display SNPS and Select the station.  
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CD/MP3/External disc control features  
1 Enter SNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3  
and AM bands in order.  
¢
FM  
If the station has no name, the frequency is displayed instead.  
Changing the display order  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Changing the displayed band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
RDM/  
#3  
REP  
M.RDM  
2 If the station you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The displayed SNPS station is received.  
AM  
DISP  
4
SCAN  
F.SEL  
SRC  
Canceling the SNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
Frequency Step Setting  
Changing the tuning frequency step.  
Track time  
Disc number  
Track number  
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz.  
1 Turn the power OFF  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
SEC  
2 Switch the frequency step  
Disc title/ Track title  
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text  
While pressing the [#1] and [#5] button, press the [SRC]  
IN indicator  
button.  
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band  
10 kHz.  
• When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original  
setting.  
• When the frequency step is switched, the frequencies in the  
memory are deleted.  
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CD/MP3/External disc control features  
Playing CD & MP3  
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 right side, and return it to its  
former position.  
3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its  
• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere  
with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay  
attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate  
action, then operate the unit.  
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's  
used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause  
damage.  
former position.  
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them  
into this unit can cause damage.  
The MP3 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 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).  
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.  
• The model that can play MP3 is shown below.  
KDC-Z838  
• When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.  
When a disc is inserted  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "CD" display.  
Pause and play  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.  
Eject the disc  
1 Drop open the faceplate  
Press the Release button.  
2 Eject the disc  
Press the [0] button.  
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Playing External Disc  
Album Search  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected  
to this unit.  
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded  
on the MP3 media.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
Display  
Disc player  
"CD 2"  
"DISC"  
CD player  
CD changer / MD changer  
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)  
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.  
Pause and play  
1 Enter the track number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.  
2 Do Track Search  
The functions that can be used and the information that can be  
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being  
connected.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Canceling Direct Track Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Fast Forwarding  
Direct Album Search  
Hold down on the [¢] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
(Function of disc changers with remote)  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
Reversing  
Hold down on the [4] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
2 Do Album Search  
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.  
Canceling Direct Album Search  
Track Search  
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Press the [38] button.  
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CD/MP3/External disc control features  
Track/Album Repeat  
Magazine Random Play  
(Function of disc changer)  
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder  
you're listening to.  
Press the [REP] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as  
shown below.  
Press the [M.RDM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns  
ON or OFF.  
Repeat play  
Display  
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.  
Track Repeat (In CD/MD)  
(In MP3)  
Album Repeat (In Disc Changer) "Disc Repeat ON"  
(In MP3 media) "Folder Repeat ON"  
"Track Repeat ON"/"Repeat ON"  
"File Repeat ON"  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.  
OFF  
"Repeat OFF"  
Function of the KDC-Z838  
Album Select (Function of MP3)  
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.  
Track Scan  
1 Enter Album Select mode  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
"Select Mode" is displayed.  
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you  
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.  
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown  
below.  
1 Start Track Scan  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
"Scan ON" is displayed.  
Folder name display  
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
SEC  
Random Play  
Folder number display  
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.  
2 Select the folder level  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]  
button 1 level up.  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.  
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.  
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Selecting a folder in the same level  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with  
the [¢] button to the next folder.  
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)  
(Function of disc changers with remote)  
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the  
Disc changer.  
Returning to the top level  
Press the [#3] button.  
1 Enter DNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.  
3 Decide the folder to play  
Press the [38] button.  
The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder  
being displayed is played.  
Forward / Reverse display  
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.  
The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode  
are different from those in the album search mode.  
See <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6) for details.  
2 When the disc you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The disc being displayed is played.  
Canceling the Album Select mode  
Canceling the DNPP mode  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
Text/Title Scroll  
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.  
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.  
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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.  
¢
FM  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
2 Select the menu item  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the  
"Beep" display.  
4
AM  
SRC  
3 Set the menu item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
MENU  
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is  
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1  
of them as the setting.  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Menu display  
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method  
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is  
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original  
setting.)  
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock  
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
SEC  
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"APPROVED" is displayed.  
The unit can be used.  
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.  
If an incorrect code is input, "Waiting" is displayed, and the input  
prohibited time shown below is generated.  
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and  
input can be done.  
When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.  
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car  
Audio Passport" in this package.  
Number of times  
the incorrect code was input  
Input prohibited time  
1 Enter Standby  
1
2
3
4
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
5 minutes  
1 hour  
24 hours  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.  
Touch Sensor Tone  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.  
Display  
Setting  
4 Select the digits to enter  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
"Beep ON"  
"Beep OFF"  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.  
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.  
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security Code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
The Security Code function activates.  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
The clock display blinks.  
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to  
start over from step 4.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Adjust the minutes  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the  
battery power source  
1 Turn the power ON.  
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the  
security code.  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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Menu system  
Date Adjustment  
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is  
removed, warning potential thieves.  
1 Select Date Adjust mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Date Adjust" display.  
Display  
Setting  
"DSI ON"  
"DSI OFF"  
LED flashes.  
LED OFF.  
2 Enter Date Adjust mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
The date display blinks.  
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
The items that are blinking are items that can be adjusted.  
Selectable Illumination  
4 Adjust each item  
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Display  
Setting  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date.  
"Button Green"  
"Button Red"  
The illumination color is green.  
The illumination color is red.  
6 Exit Date adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Font Color Select  
Date Mode  
Selecting the display font color.  
Setting the date format.  
1 Select Font Color Select Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Font Col Setting" display.  
1 Select Date Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Date Mode" display.  
2 Select the color  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
2 Select the date format  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
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Function of the KDC-Z838  
Dimmer  
Dual Zone System Setting <In Standby mode>  
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light  
switch is turned ON.  
<When the Dual Zone System is ON >  
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound when the  
Dual Zone System is ON.  
Display  
Setting  
"Dimmer ON"  
"Dimmer OFF"  
The display dims.  
The display doesn't dim.  
Display  
Setting  
"Zone 2 Rear" The front is this unit's internal source, and the  
rear is Auxiliary input sound.  
"Zone 2 Front" The rear is this unit's internal source, and the  
front is Auxiliary input sound.  
System Q  
Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass  
center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center  
frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in  
Audio control.  
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)  
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the  
main unit.  
Display  
Setting  
Display  
Setting  
"System Q ON"  
"System Q OFF"  
The System Q factors are displayed.  
The System Q factors aren't displayed.  
"AMP Bass Flat"  
"AMP Bass +6"  
"AMP Bass +12"  
"AMP Bass +18"  
Bass boost level is flat.  
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).  
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).  
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).  
• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that  
can be controlled from this unit.  
Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode>  
• For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18  
dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB.  
When an amplifier is attached that can only be set to +12, even if  
”AMP Bass +18” is selected it won’t operate correctly.  
Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.  
Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality.  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP Mute OFF"  
"AMP Mute ON"  
The built-in amplifier activates.  
The built-in amplifier deactivates.  
B.M.S. Frequency Offset  
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP Freq Normal"  
"AMP Freq Low"  
Boost with the normal central frequency  
Drop the normal central frequency 20%  
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Menu system  
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>  
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting  
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page  
18).  
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.  
Display  
Setting  
"AUX OFF" When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input.  
"AUX ON" When selecting the source there's Auxiliary Input.  
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)  
<In FM reception>  
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to  
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.  
Display  
Setting  
"CRSC ON"  
"CRSC OFF"  
The CRSC is ON.  
The CRSC is OFF.  
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause  
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,  
turn it OFF.  
Text Scroll  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
Display  
Setting  
"Scroll Auto"  
Repeats scroll.  
"Scroll Manual"  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
The text scrolled is shown below.  
• CD text  
• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name  
• MD title  
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Basic Operations of remote  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).  
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,  
following the illustration inside the case.  
4/¢  
FM/AM  
DISC+ /DISC-  
38  
2WARNING  
[#0] [#9]  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor  
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.  
DIRECT/OK  
DNPP  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.  
ATT  
VOL.  
SRC  
Basic operations  
[VOL.] buttons  
Adjusting the volume.  
[SRC] button  
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.  
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>  
(page 8).  
[ATT] button  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.  
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Basic Operations of remote  
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] button  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 18) mode.  
[DNPP]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the <SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)> (page  
18) mode.  
In Disc source  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Doing track forward and backward.  
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons  
Doing album forward and backward.  
[38] button  
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.  
[DNPP]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page  
23) mode.  
[#0] — [#9] buttons  
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 21) and <Direct Album  
Search> (page 21), enter the track/disc number.  
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Accessories  
External view  
External view  
......... Number of items  
2WARNING  
......... Number of items  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow)  
to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in  
turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power  
source running through the fuse box.  
1
2
3
4
5
.........4  
.........4  
.........2  
.........1  
.........2  
2CAUTION  
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the  
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off  
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power  
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the  
battery may die.  
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the  
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.  
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to  
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the  
same rating.  
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on  
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.  
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which  
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you  
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.  
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,  
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals  
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).  
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker  
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a  
rear output terminal  
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in  
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with  
the unit, as shown above.  
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 for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,  
battery, ignition.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
8. Press the reset button.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Non-fading right output (Red)  
(KDC-Z838 only)10  
Front right output (Red) 28  
Non-fading left output (White)  
Front left output (White) 23  
(KDC-Z838 only)29  
27 Rear right output (Red)  
AUX right input (Red)  
AUX left input (White)  
26 Rear left output (White)  
2 KENWOOD disc changer control input  
Fuse  
(10A) 24  
FM/AM antenna input 1  
To connect the Disc changer,  
consult your Disc changer  
manual. 3  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)25  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
4
5 When using the optional power amplifier,  
29  
connect to its power control terminal.  
Power control wire (Blue/White) 15  
White/Black  
To front left  
7 Depending on what antenna you are using,  
connect either to the control terminal of the  
motor antenna, or to the power terminal for  
the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.  
speaker 30  
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)  
White  
17  
31  
32  
Gray/Black  
To car light control switch  
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)  
18  
To front right  
speaker 33  
8
Gray  
23 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the  
amplifier having the external amp  
control function.  
External amplifier control wire  
(Pink / Black) 20  
34  
35  
Green/Black  
To rear left  
speaker 36  
Green  
37  
38  
Ignition key  
switch  
10  
Purple/Black  
To rear right  
ACC 13  
speaker 39  
Ignition wire (Red) 20  
Purple  
40  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
11  
Battery wire (Yellow) 21  
Car fuse  
box 14  
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 22  
+
Battery 12  
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Installation  
Installation  
Installing in Japanese-Made Cars  
1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 34)  
and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
Firewall or metal support  
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the  
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory  
screws.  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially  
available)  
N
T
8 mm  
8mm  
MAX.  
MAX.  
N
T/N  
3
T
4
ø5mm  
ø5mm  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve  
with a screwdriver or  
similar utensil and  
attach it in place.  
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
Accessory3...for Nissan car  
Accessory4 ...for Toyota car  
• During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided.  
The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit.  
• Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with  
excessive force during the installations.  
Metal mounting strap  
(commercially available)  
Self-tapping screw  
(commercially available)  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is  
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).  
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit  
Accessory5  
If you want to fasten the  
faceplate to the main unit so  
that it does not fall off,  
screw in the provided  
Bottom panel  
screws (ø4 X 16 mm) in the  
holes shown below.  
Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole  
than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact  
and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.  
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Installation  
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then  
remove the hard rubber frame.  
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two  
locks on the lower level.  
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.  
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.  
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,  
as shown.  
Catch  
Lock  
Accessory2  
Screw (M4X8)  
Removal tool  
(commercially  
available)  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two  
locations.  
4 Lower the removal tool  
toward the bottom, and pull  
out the unit halfway while  
pressing towards the inside.  
Be careful to avoid injury from  
the catch pins on the removal  
tool.  
5 Pull the unit all the way out  
with your hands, being  
careful not to drop it.  
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.  
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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.  
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated  
for. 17  
Tuner source is selected.  
High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.  
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle  
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency  
can’t be adjusted.19  
General  
? The power does not turn ON.01  
The <System Q> (page 27) is set OFF.  
The fuse has blown.  
Set it ON.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with  
one with the same rating.  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21  
Center the fader and balance settings.  
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02  
Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.  
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).  
The values of Volume offset are low.24  
Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 9)  
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06  
There’s no CD inserted.  
The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 27) is ON.100  
Turn it OFF.  
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this  
unit, you can't switch to each source.  
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25  
? The faceplate does not open or close.09  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.  
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing  
the Faceplate>(page 16).  
The speakers are not wired correctly.27  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is  
connected to a different speaker.  
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10  
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading  
setting can’t be done.28  
The <Non-fading output> (page 15) is OFF.29  
Turn it ON.  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
The <Dual zone system> (page 15) is ON.30  
Turn it OFF.  
? There’s no loudness effect.12  
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31  
You’re using Non-fading preout.  
The Non-fading preout is being used.  
Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.  
There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Disc source  
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32  
The Security Code function is already activated.  
When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in  
the menu items.  
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50  
O-N switch is set to "O" side.  
Set the switch to "N" side.  
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34  
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51  
Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)  
The preout jack is being used.  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52  
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
won’t dim.36  
Clean the CD.  
The dimmer wire isn’t connected.  
The CD is upside-down.53  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
Connect the dimmer wire correctly.  
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified  
disc.  
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.  
Check the Dimmer wire connection.  
The disc is severely scratched.55  
Try another disc instead.  
? AUX cannot be selected. 103  
<Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> is turned off.  
Refer to the <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 28) in the  
menu setting and turn on the <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> .  
? The specified track will not play.58  
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.  
Turn off random play or magazine random play.  
Tuner source  
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine  
? Radio reception is poor.39  
random play start by themselves.59  
The car antenna is not extended.  
The setting is not canceled.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off  
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source  
changed.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.40  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access  
Tuning.41  
A station that can’t be received is being entered.  
Enter a station that can be received.  
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42  
What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
MP3 source  
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60  
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.  
? Cannot play an MP3.67  
Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.  
Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.  
Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and  
Romeo.  
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-  
RW.61  
Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.  
The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.68  
Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name.  
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62  
The CD is upside-down.  
The media is scratched or dirty.69  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page  
5).  
The CD is quite dirty.63  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 5).  
? Noise or no sound generated when an MP3 is played.70  
The track has the MP3 track name extension while it is not an MP3.  
Do not use the ".MP3" extension in non-MP3.  
? Can’t remove disc.64  
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle  
ACC switch was turned OFF.  
? Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3.71  
The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC  
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,  
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.  
The medium contains many albums, tracks, and hierarchical levels.  
The unit checks all tracks on the loaded medium first. If the  
medium has many tracks recorded, it may take a long time for the  
unit before it starts playing MP3.  
? The disc won’t insert.65  
There’s already another disc inserted.  
? Fails to play MP3 in the intended order.72  
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.  
The MP3 tracks were not written by the CD writer in the order in  
which you wanted them to be played.  
? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1  
Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in  
which MP3 tracks are to be played by writing them onto a  
medium with their track names beginning with play sequence  
numbers such as "01" to "99".  
Another function is ON.  
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.  
? Track Search can't be done.66-2  
For the albums first or last song.  
? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1  
For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward  
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last  
song.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page  
5).  
The recording condition is bad.73-2  
Record the media again or use another media.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
? Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75  
Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.  
Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.  
? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select  
mode.77  
There are no MP3 in the selected folder.  
Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3 media.  
? The MP3 track/album search takes time.78  
Many tracks are recorded on the media.  
When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can  
take time.  
? The MP3 related text isn’t displayed correctly.79  
A character is entered that this unit can't display.  
For the characters that can be used for MP3 text entry, refer to  
<Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).  
? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80  
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There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the  
MP3 recording conditions.  
If the following situations, consult your nearest service  
center:  
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is  
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.  
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,  
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the  
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset  
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does  
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
The messages shown below display your systems  
condition.  
Eject:  
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.  
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01  
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
Hold Error:  
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the  
temperature inside the automatic disc changer  
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d  
Cool down the unit by opening the windows or  
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature  
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing  
again.  
Insert the CD.  
No Disc:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
TOC Error:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD  
is scratched a lot.  
NO NAME:  
NO TITLE:  
NO TEXT:  
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having  
no disc names preset.E51  
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while  
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53  
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
• Attempted to display the disc text or track text  
while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54  
• Attempted to display text during reception of the  
station that isn't sending text data.E55  
• Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3  
having no ID3 tag is being replayed.E52  
E-05:  
The CD is upside-down.E05  
Load the CD correctly.  
Blank Disc:  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10  
No Track Disc: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a  
title.E11  
Load:  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1  
E-15:  
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded  
that the unit can play. E15  
READING:  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2  
Use media that has data recorded that the unit can  
play.  
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done  
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58  
NO Panel:  
E-77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to  
this unit has been removed.E30  
Replace it.  
IN (Blink):  
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59  
Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the  
display continues to flash even when the CD has  
been properly reinserted, please switch off the  
power and consult your nearest service center.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77  
Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"  
code does not disappear, consult your nearest  
service center.  
Unsupported File: A MP3 is played with a format that this unit can't  
support.E63  
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Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the  
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99  
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Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range  
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4  
Tone action  
(200 kHz space)...................................87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
(50 kHz space).....................................87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...................9.3dBf (0.8 µV /75 )  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ..............15.2dBf (1.6 µV /75 )  
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB  
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB  
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)  
(KDC-Z838) ......................................................4500 mV/10 kΩ  
(KDC-Z737) ......................................................1800 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance  
(KDC-Z838).......................................................................80 Ω  
(KDC-Z737)..................................................................600 Ω  
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Input Maximum Voltage .........................................................1.2 V  
Input Impedance...............................................................44 kΩ  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range  
(9 kHz space)............................................531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
(10 kHz space)..........................................530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)............................28 dBµ (25 µV )  
CD player section  
General  
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)  
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit  
Spindle speed  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V  
Current consumption.............................................................10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................180 x 50 x 159 mm  
Weight ................................................................................1.4 kg  
(KDC-Z838)............................1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)  
(KDC-Z737)..........................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
(KDC-Z838) .....................................................................96 dB  
(KDC-Z737) .....................................................................93 dB  
Dynamic range  
(KDC-Z838) .....................................................................95 dB  
(KDC-Z737) .....................................................................93 dB  
Channel separation  
(KDC-Z838) .....................................................................90 dB  
(KDC-Z737) .....................................................................85 dB  
MP3 decode (KDC-Z838)  
................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3  
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