DOUBLE DIN SIZE CD/MP3/WMA/MD/DSP RECEIVER
DPX-8030MD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
©B64-2329-00/00 (MW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Precautions when connecting disc changers
released in 1997 or earlier.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated.
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 0.75mm2
(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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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
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 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.
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
Cleaning the CD Slot
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.
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 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. 30) to prevent theft.
• 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
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.
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
• 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.
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 accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
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Notes on playing MP3/WMA
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note,
however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats
acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to
the following restrictions.
Entering ID3 tag and Contents
Description
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
The right table shows the characters
that can be displayed in this unit.
Acceptable media
The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM,
CD-R, and CD-RW.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only file
Acceptable medium formats
names and folder names that can be
entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for 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/WMA which have the
MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).
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.
• 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/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks
all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or
non-MP3/WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts
playing MP3/WMA.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next
MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed
smoothly.
MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/WMA file
with the MP3/WMA extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data as long as
they have the MP3/WMA extension.
Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in WMA data
with the WMA encoder.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.
• Transfer bit rate: 64k —192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32k, 44.1k 48k Hz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA 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.
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MP3/WMA playing order
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
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.
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/WMA 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 Folder 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 Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
When Folder 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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Notes on playing MD Group
This unit is equipped with the group management function that
enables quick search for a track you want to listen from the
grouped MDs (MDs with group registration thereafter).
(Refer to the instruction manual of home audio equipped with the
group function or another equipment for the creation of MD.)
When a Track Search is executed with track ¡6 being played ...
Operation of the button
¢ Button
Current
Track number
4 Button
Beginning of track
6
The maximum number of playable groups
This unit can play up to the 50th group.
This unit cannot play the 51st group.
5
4
7
0
!
6
When an Group Search is executed with track ¡0 being played ...
The order of playing tracks with group registration
If Track Search, Group Search or Group Select is selected for a disc
created with group in the following:
(The group management function is enabled to use when <MD group
setting> of <Function Setting System> (page 30) is ON.)
Operation of the button
Current
Group number
AM Button
FM Button
Group 3
Group 2
Group 1
Group 4 Group 1
• If <MD group setting> is ON, tracks without group registration cannot be
played.
If <MD group setting> is OFF, tracks without group registration can be
played.
• If no track is registered in a group, select the next group in Group
Search or Group Select, but do not select any group where no track is
registered.
When Group Select is selected with track ¡0 being played ...
Operation of the button
Current
Group number
AM Button
FM Button
Group 3
Group 4
Group 2
Group 1
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4 Group 5
!
@
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
#
$
%
1
2
Not-registered group
Track
Tracks without group registration
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About MDs
• Do not leave the MD in a place exposed to
direct sunlight (such as on a dashboard) or in
other places that attain high temperatures.
The MD cartridge will become misshapen
and will no longer be usable.
• MDs designed for use with data cannot be
used. Please use MDs designed for music.
Handling Mini discs
• The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot
be opened. If forced open, the cartridge will
be damaged and use of the MD will no
longer be possible. If the shutter has been
opened due to some cause, be careful not
to touch the recording portion with a finger.
Doing so will cause the sound to skip.
• Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so will lead
to breakdown.
• Do not use an MD that has a peeling label.
Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling
label may cause problems, such as the label
coming off inside the player and the
resultant inability to eject the MD.
• Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge
surface with a dry cloth before use. Using
an oil-soiled cartridge in particular may result
in the disc not loading or being unable to
eject it. (At time of cleaning, be careful not
to open the shutter.)
• Do not leave the MD in the unit for a
prolonged period. The ejected MD should be
placed in an MD case for storage.
US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories.
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General features
Power
EQ/
AUD/X'Over
Volume
Control
S.A/
CLK
4
DSP
¢
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [Volume Control] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [Volume Control] knob counterclockwise.
DISP/
NAME
/
#1 - #3
SRC
ATT
AM
ANG
FM
DEMO
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "ATT On" is displayed.
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Selecting the Source
Clock Display
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Press the [CLK] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the clock
display turns ON or OFF.
Display
Tuner
"TUNER"
MD
"Mini Disc"
CD
"Compact Disc"
External disc
Auxiliary input
External TV
"CD Changer"/"MD Changer"
"AUX"
"TV"
Adjusting Clock
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
• When a medium containing MP3/WMA is inserted, an MP3/WMA
file can be played by selecting CD source ("Compact Disc").
• AUX mode is only available when "AUX" is turned ON in the
Function setting (page 31).
• "AUX"/"AUX1" is displayed in the Auxiliary input source at the initial
state but can be changed in <Auxiliary Input Name Setting> (page
15).
2 Enter clock adjustment mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
"CLOCK ADJUST" is displayed.
3 Adjust the hours
• If AUX has two sources with the optional accessories (to be
separately purchased), select the AUX source as shown below:
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Select AUX source from
Display (after being selected)
This unit
"AUX"
KCA-S210A
CA-C1AX
CD changer having AUX input
"AUX1"
4 Exit clock adjustment mode
"Disc Changer" ("AUX Mode")
"CD Changer2" ("AUX Mode")
Press the [DISP] button.
Demonstration
Turning the Demonstration ON or OFF.
Press the [DEMO] button for at least 2 seconds.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 2 seconds the
Demonstration turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "DEMO ON" is displayed.
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General features
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS )> (page 14).
Display Mode Switching
Switching the display mode.
Press the [DISP] button.
The Reference for the display content is after this operation's
explanation.
The each screen graphic can be changed.
- Full Screen Graphic Switching: page 13
- Half Screen Graphic Switching: page 14
In MP3/WMA source
Information
Display
Full screen graphic + Track time
"P-Time"
Half screen graphic + Folder name
+ Track time
"Folder Name"
Half screen graphic + File name
+ Track time
Half screen graphic
+ Song title & Artist name + Track time
Song title & Artist name
+ Album name + Track time
Folder name + File name + Track time
"File Name"
"Title"
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Full screen graphic + Frequency
Half screen graphic + Station name
+ Frequency
"SNPS"
"Title"
"Album"
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
"Title"
Full screen graphic
For Station name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 14).
Song title & Artist name
+ Folder name + Track time
"Folder Name"
Full screen graphic
The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play.
In CD source
Information
Display
Full screen graphic + Track time
Full screen graphic + Total time
"P-Time"
"A-Time"
Half screen graphic + Disc name + Track time
Half screen graphic + Disc title + Track time
Half screen graphic + Track title + Track time
Disc title + Track title + Track time
"DNPS"
"Disc Title"
"Track Title"
"Disc Title"
"Track Title"
Full screen graphic
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Full Screen Graphic Switching
Switching the full screen graphic.
In MD source
Information
Display
Full screen graphic + Track time
Half screen graphic + Disc title
+ Track time
"P-Time"
"Disc Title"
1 Select the full screen graphic
Press the [DISP] button.
Refer to <Display Mode Switching> (page 12).
Half screen graphic + Group title
+ Track time*
Half screen graphic + Track title
+ Track time
"Group Title"
"Track Title"
2 Switch the graphic
Press the [S.A] button.
Each time the button is pressed the full screen graphic switches
as shown below.
Disc title + Track title + Track time
"Disc Title"
"Track Title"
Screen Graphic
Display
Group title + Track title + Track time* "Group Title"
"Track Title"
Full screen graphic
Spectrum Analyzer Scan
(The items from Movie 1 to Equalizer
Curve are displayed in sequence.)
"Speana Scan"
Movie 1
Movie 2
"Virtual Cruising"
"Deep Marine Movie"
"Peak Hold"
* Selectable only when an MD with group registration is played.
Spectrum Analyzer 1
Spectrum Analyzer 2
Spectrum Analyzer 3
Spectrum Analyzer 4
Spectrum Analyzer 5
Spectrum Analyzer 6
Spectrum Analyzer 7
Equalizer Curve
"Plate Falls"
"Square Glass"
"Heart Breeze"
"Crystal Explosion"
"Cipher"
"Megaplant"
"EQ Curve"
In Auxiliary input source
Information
Display
Full screen graphic + Auxiliary input display
Half screen graphic + Auxiliary input display
Full screen graphic
"AUX"
The display may differ from the above depending on the Auxiliary
input source that has been input into CA-C1AX/ CD changer having
AUX input.
Movies only are switched in the Standby mode.
In Standby mode
Information
Display
Full screen graphic + "ALL OFF"
Half screen graphic + "ALL OFF"
Full screen graphic
"ALL OFF"
"ALL OFF"
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General features
4 Select the character type
Half Screen Graphic Switching
Switching the half screen graphic.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
1 Select the half screen graphic
Press the [DISP] button.
Character type
Display
Refer to <Display Mode Switching> (page 12).
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
"A"
"a"
2 Switch the graphic
" "
Press the [S.A] button.
*
Each time the button is pressed the half screen graphic switches
as shown below.
5 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Screen Graphic
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Graphic 1
Graphic 2
Graphic 3
Character
Button
#Times pressed
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
The half screen graphic cannot be switched in the Standby mode.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• At registration, up to 12 characters can be entered into each
name.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• A title can't be attached to MD and MP3/WMA media.
• Disc Naming is unavailable when Magazine Random Play is
performed.
• Memory numbers
2 Enter name set mode
- Total number of FM and AM stations: 30 stations
- 50 disc names can be registered in internal CD player and
external CD changer.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 seconds.
"Name Set" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• If this unit is removed from the battery, DNPS/SNPS is erased.
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Auxiliary Input Name Setting
Balance/ Fader Control
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
1 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button for at least 1 second.
"AUDIO CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX"/"AUX1" display.
2 Select the Balance/ Fader Control mode
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button.
Select the "BAL/FAD" display.
Each time the button is pressed the Audio control, the X’Over
control and the Amp control switch.
2 Enter Auxiliary input name setting mode
Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 seconds.
"Name Set" is displayed.
3 Adjust the Balance
3 Select the Auxiliary input name
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"
Adjust the Fader
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Balance
Fader
"Balance"
"Fader"
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
4 Exit Audio Control mode mode
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button for at least 1 second.
4 Exit Auxiliary input name setting mode
Press the [NAME] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input name setting mode closes.
• Auxiliary input name setting cannot be applied to the optional
Auxiliary input sources shown below.
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
• If this unit is removed from the battery, the Auxiliary input name is
returned to "AUX".
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General features
Amp control mode:
Adjustment Item
Bass boost level
X’Over & Amp Control
Display
Range
1 Enter Audio Control mode
"Amp Bass" Flat/+6/ +12/ +18 (dB)
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button for at least 1 second.
"AUDIO CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
Central frequency boost "Amp Freq" Normal/ Low
• * This mode is available only when <Switching preout> (page 30)
is set on "N-F".
• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that
can be controlled from this unit.
• 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 that can only be set to +12 is connected to the
unit, "Amp Bass +18" won't work correctly even if it's selected.
2 Select the X’Over or Amp Control mode
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button.
Select the "X’OVER CONTROL" (X’Over Control mode) or "AMP
CONTROL" (Amp Control mode) display.
Each time the button is pressed the Audio control, the X’Over
control and the Amp control switch.
3 Select the X’Over & Amp Control 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.
X’Over Preset Memory
4 Adjust the Audio item
You can store into or recall from memory up to three X’Over
settings.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
1 Adjust the X’Over to put in the memory
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button for at least 1 second.
Refer to <X’Over & Amp Control> (page 16).
X'Over control mode
2 Put the X’Over setting in the memory
Press the [#1] — [#3] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Front High Pass Filter "HPF-Front" Off/ 40/ 60/ 80/ 100/ 120/
150/ 180/ 220 (Hz)
3 Exit Audio Control mode
Rear High Pass Filter
"HPF-Rear"
Off/ 40/ 60/ 80/ 100/ 120/
150/ 180/ 220 (Hz)
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button for at least 1 second.
Low Pass Filter*
Non-Fading level*
Non-Fading Phase*
"LPF"
"N-F Level"
"N-F Phase" Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°)
50/ 80/ 120/ Off (Hz)
- - - — +10
Recalling the X’Over setting
1 Enter X’Over Control mode
Refer to <X’Over & Amp Control> (page 16).
2 Call up the X’Over setting
Press the [#1] — [#3] button.
3 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD/X’Over] button for at least 1 second.
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Setting
Display
Non-Fading level cannot be preset into the memory.
Stadium
"STADIUM"
"CONCERT"
"CLUB DISCO"
"CHURCH"
"LISTENING"
"BYPASS"
Concert Hall
Club Disco
Church
Listening
Bypass
DSP(Digital Signal Processor) System
Turning the DSP effects ON or OFF.
A DSP is a device which uses digital control to correct the audio
signal and produce sound effects that can compensate for the
small passenger compartment of a vehicle.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the Sound Field Setting
closes.
Turn DSP System ON
Preset Equalizer Curve Selection
Press the [DSP] button.
"DSP CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
Recall the preset equalizer curve classified in groups.
Turn DSP System OFF
1 Enter the Equalizer control mode
Press the [EQ] button.
"EQ CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
Press the [DSP] button for at least 1 second.
"DSP OFF" is displayed.
2 Select an equalizer curve
Press the [EQ] button.
Each time the button is pressed the preset equalizer curve
Sound Field Setting
This function reproduces many different virtual sound fields.
switches.
1 Enter the DSP control mode
Press the [DSP] button.
"DSP CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
Setting
Display
Flat
"Flat"
Rock
Pops
Dance
Vocal
"Rock"
"Pops"
"Dance"
"Vocal"
2 Selecting the sound field setting
Press the [DSP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound field setting switches
as shown below.
When Equalizer Curve is adjusted, the selection starts from "User".
Ending of Equalizer control mode
Press the [EQ] button for at least 1 second.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the Equalizer control
mode closes.
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General features
Recalling the equalizer curve
Equalizer Curve Adjustment
1 Enter the Equalizer control mode
Press the [EQ] button.
"EQ CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
You can create your own equalizer curves.
1 Enter the Equalizer control mode
Press the [EQ] button.
"EQ CONTROL MODE" is displayed.
2 Call up the equalizer curve
Press the [#1] — [#3] button.
2 Select the frequency
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Item
Setting
Frequency
"60Hz" — "16kHz"
The number of steps
7 bands
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
3 Adjust the level
You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Slide the faceplate
Item
Setting
Press the [ANG] button.
Each time the button is pressed the faceplate is slid by one step.
Level
The number of steps
"-12" — "+12" (dB)
13 steps
Return the faceplate to the original position
4 Ending the Equalizer control mode
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [EQ] button for at least 1 second.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the Equalizer control
mode closes.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause
damage.
• During the process of sliding of the panel, FM/AM station sound is
suppressed.
Equalizer Curve Preset Memory
You can store into or recall from memory up to three equalizer
curves.
1 Create an equalizer curve to put in the memory
Refer to <Equalizer Curve Adjustment> (page 18).
2 Put the equalizer curve in the memory
Press the [#1] — [#3] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
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Tuner features
Tuning
Selecting the station.
4
FNC
¢
#1 - #6
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
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
CRSC
SRC
AM
FM
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select the band
Frequency display
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 remote.
Example:
Desired frequency
Press button
ST indicator
Station name
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#9], [#2], [#1]
[#8], [#1], [#0]
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
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Tuner features
Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Putting the station in the memory.
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
2 Call up the station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [#1] — [#6] 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.
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Press the [CRSC] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed CRSC turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "CRSC ON" is displayed.
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 Function Setting mode
Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second.
"FUNCTION SET" is displayed.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "AME Ready" display.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [38] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
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CD/MD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features
RDM/
Frequency Step Setting
Changing the tuning frequency step.
G.RDM/
4
CD
MD
SCRL SCN
REP SEL M.RDM
¢
#3
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.
2 Switch the frequency step
While pressing the [#1] and [#5] button, press the [SRC]
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.
SRC
AM
FM
indicator
indicator
Track title/ Disc title
Folder name/ File name/ MP3/WMA text
MD Group title
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CD/MD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Playing MD
When there is no disc inserted
When an MD isn't inserted
1 Slide open the faceplate
1 Slide open the faceplate
Press the [0CD] button.
Press the [0MD] button.
2 Insert a disc.
2 Insert an MD.
When the faceplate has been slid 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.
When the faceplate has been slid 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.
• When an MD is inserted, the
indicator is ON.
When a disc is inserted the
indicator is ON.
• The MDs recorded in MDLP mode can also be played.
When an MD is played in the LP2 mode, the "LP2" indicator is
turned ON.
When an MD is played in the LP4 mode, the "LP4" indicator is
turned ON.
• This unit equipped with the group management function enables
quick search for a track you want to listen to with the search
function for MDs with group registration.
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "Compact Disc" display.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses or plays.
Eject the disc
When an MD is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "Mini Disc" display.
1 Eject the disc
Press the [0CD] button.
Pause and play
2 Close the faceplate
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the MD pauses and plays.
Press the [0CD] button.
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.
Eject the MD
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 before creating your MP3/WMA media.
1 Eject the MD
Press the [0MD] button.
2 Close the faceplate
Press the [0MD] button.
Functions for MDs with group registration, such as Group Repeat,
are available when <MD Group Setting> (page 30) is ON.
Refer to <Notes on playing MD Group> (page 8) for the order of
play in MDs with group registration.
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Playing External Disc
Track/File Search
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Searching the song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display
Disc player
"CD Changer"/ "CD Changer1"/ "CD Changer2"
"MD Changer"/ "MD Changer1"/ "MD Changer2"
CD changer
MD changer
Disc/Group Search
Disc Search (Function of disc changer)/
Group Search (Function of MD with Group Registration)
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Searching the disc or MD group.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Folder Search (Function of MP3/WMA)
Selecting the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Folder Search is enabled while the play is paused, when the disc is
played in an MP3 compatible disc changer.
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
When an MP3/WMA file is played, the sound is disabled during Fast
Forwarding and Reversing.
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CD/MD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote)
Track/File/Disc/Folder/Group Repeat
Doing Track/File Search by entering the Track number.
Repeating the currently played song.
Also repeating the currently played disc in the Disc changer,
MP3/WMA folder or song in the MD group.
1 Enter the Track number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
During CD/MD play
Press the [38] button.
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
"Repeat" + "REP" indicator
Disc Repeat
"Disc Repeat" + "D.REP" indicator
(In Disc Changer)
Group Repeat
"Group Repeat" + "G.REP" indicator
(In MD with group registration)
OFF
Direct Disc Search
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
During MP3/WMA play
Repeat play
Display
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
"File Repeat" + "REP" indicator
"Folder Repeat" + "REP" indicator
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
Track Scan
Searching the song you want to listen to by playing the first part
of each song.
You can search the song on disc, in MP3/WMA folder or MD
group.
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCN] button.
"Track Scan"/"Scan" is displayed.
"SCN" indicator is ON.
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2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Magazine Random Play
Press the [SCN] button.
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M-Random" is displayed.
When it's ON, "M.RDM" indicator is ON.
Random Play
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random
order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random" is displayed.
When it's ON, "RDM" indicator is ON.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
• When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
• Group Search is disabled during Random Play.
Group Random Play
(Function of MD with Group Registration)
When an MD with group registration is played, the songs in the
group are played in random order.
Turn the Group Random play ON
Press the [G.RDM] button for at least 2 seconds.
When it's ON, "G-Random" is displayed.
When it's ON, "G.RDM" indicator is ON.
Turn the Group Random play OFF
Press the [G.RDM] button.
"G.RDM" indicator is OFF.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
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CD/MD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features
3 Decide the folder to play
Folder Select (Function of MP3/WMA)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
Press the [38] button.
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the
folder being displayed is played.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [SEL] button.
"FOLDER SELECT" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.
The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode
are different from those in the folder search mode.
See <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6) for details.
Folder number display
02
KENWOOD DPX-
MP3 WMA Play
Group Select
03
(Function of MD with Group Registration)
Displaying the title of the group containing the song you want to
listen to, and selecting the group.
Folder name display
- Folder name display: Display the currently selected folder name.
- Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder belonging
to the currently selected folder.
1 Enter Group Select mode
Press the [SEL] button.
"GROUP SELECT" is displayed.
During Select mode the group information is displayed as shown
2 Select the folder level
below.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]
button 1 level up.
Group number display
Group title display
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.
02
KENWOOD DPX-
MD Group
03
Returning to the top level
Press the [#3] button.
- Group title display: Display the currently selected group title.
- Group number display: Displays the number of currently selected
group.
To scroll the Folder names
Press the [SCRL] button.
2 Select the group
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the [SEL] button.
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External TV control features
With the [FM] button you move to the previous group, and with
the [AM] button to the next group.
4
¢
#1 - #6
Tracking in the Group Select mode differs from that in the Group
search.
Refer to <Notes on playing MD Group> (page 8).
To scroll the Group titles
Press the [SCRL] button.
Canceling the Group Select
Press the [SEL] button.
3 Decide the group to play
Press the [38] button.
The Group Select mode exits, and the first song in the group is
played.
SRC
AM
FM
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling each text and title display on the screen.
Press the [SCRL] button.
Channel display
— 27 —
External TV control features
When a commercially available LX BUS Television is connected to this unit,
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
it can be controlled from this unit.
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
For functions not described in this instruction manual refer to the instruction
manual for the LX BUS Television.
Channel Preset Memory
Putting the channel in the memory.
Tuning
Selecting the TV channel.
1 Select the TV band
1 Select TV source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TV" display.
Press the [FM] button.
2 Select the TV channel
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
2 Select the TV band
3 Put the channel in the memory
Press the [FM] button.
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The channel number display blinks 1 time.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed TV bands and Video input
switch.
3 Select the TV channel
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Preset Tuning
Calling up the TV channels in the memory.
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Entering the TV channel and tuning.
1 Select the TV band
Press the [FM] button.
1 Select the TV band
2 Call up the TV channel
Press the [FM] button.
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – ch" is displayed.
3 Enter the TV channel number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Desired TV channel
Press button
5
[#0], [#5]
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Function Setting System
Function Setting System
4
Security Indicator FNC
¢
#1 - #4
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Function Setting System basic operation method is
explained here. The reference for the Function items and their
setting content is after this operation explanation.
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the source containing the function item you want to set.
2 Enter Function Setting mode
Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second.
"FUNCTION SET" is displayed.
3 Select the Function item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"BEEP" display.
SRC
AM
FM
4 Set the Function item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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 3 and setting other items.
5 Exit Function Setting mode
Press the [FNC] button.
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 are entered
step by step.
Function setting display
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Function Setting System
Function items in Standby:
Opening Demonstration
Setting the Demonstration when Power is turned ON.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
Display
Setting
"Opening On" Demonstration is carried out when Power is
turned ON.
"Opening Off" Demonstration is not carried out when Power is
turned ON.
Display
Setting
"BEEP On"
"BEEP Off"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
Switching preout
Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non-
fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.)
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.
Display
Setting
"Preout Rear"
"Preout N-F"
Rear preout.
Non-fading preout.
When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be
changed and the function can't be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your
choice.
1 Select Security Code mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "CODE STBY" display.
MD Group Setting
Switching ON and OFF the MD Group function.
2 Enter Security Code mode
Display
Setting
Press the [38] button for at least 2 seconds.
"MD Group On"
"MD Group Off"
Group management function is ON.
Group management function is OFF.
When "CODE WRITE" is displayed, "CODE
" is displayed.
****
3 Enter the Security Code
The MD group functions of Group Search, Group Repeat Play,
Group Random Play and Group Select are available when an MD
with group registration is played if <MD Group Setting> is ON.
Because any track without group registration is not played, register
it into any group or turn <MD Group Setting> OFF.
Press the [#1] — [#4] button.
For MD Group refer to <Notes on playing MD Group> (page 8).
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Example: If the Security Code is "3510".
Step Button #Times pressed
Built-in Amp Setting
Setting the built-in amplifier ON/OFF.
Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality.
Display
1
2
3
4
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
[#4]
4
6
2
1
"3"
"5"
"1"
"0"
Display
Setting
"Built in AMP On"
"Built in AMP Off"
The built-in amplifier activates.
The built-in amplifier deactivates.
4 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [38] button.
When "CODE
1" is displayed.
****
5 Do the step 3 and 4 step operation, and reenter the security
Security Indicator
code.
"CODE WRITE" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the ACC is set to OFF,
warning potential thieves.
Display
Setting
When a Code different from step 3 is entered, repeat from step 3.
"S.I. Off"
"S.I. On"
LED OFF.
LED flashes.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 3 and 4 operation, and enter the Security Code.
"CODE OK!" is displayed.
Function items in Tuner source:
Tuning Mode
The unit can be used.
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter the
correct code to turn the unit on.
Sets the tuning mode.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
"Seek Auto 1" Automatic search for a
station.
Preset station seek "Seek Auto 2" Search in order of the
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
stations in the Preset
memory.
Display
Setting
Manual
"Seek Manual" Normal manual tuning
control.
"AUX Off" When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input.
"AUX On" When selecting the source there's Auxiliary Input.
— 31 —
Function Setting System
Basic Operations of remote
Auto Memory Entry
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
20).
Function items in CD/MP3/WMA/MD/External disc source:
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
DSP
EQ
Display
Setting
"Scroll Auto"
Repeats scroll.
"Scroll Manual"
Scrolls when the display changes.
AUD
FNC
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• Folder name/ File name/ MP3/WMA text
• MD title/ MD Group title
Function items in Auxiliary input source:
Auxiliary Input Volume Adjustment
Adjusting the volume of built-in Auxiliary input source.
Display and Setting
"AUX VOL +00"
"AUX VOL +15"
• Auxiliary Input Volume Adjustment cannot be applied to the
optional Auxiliary input sources shown below.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed
• Auxiliary Input Volume Adjustment is available to be set when
<Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 31) is set to ON.
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[DSP] button
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.
Turns <DSP(Digital Signal Processor) System> (page 17) ON and
OFF.
Selects <Sound Field Setting> (page 17).
[EQ] button
Makes <Preset Equalizer Curve Selection> (page 17).
[AUD] button
Enters the Audio control mode.
Select the Audio control, X’Over control and Amp control mode.
When the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Audio
control mode is turned OFF.
[FNC] button
2WARNING
Enters and exits the Function Setting mode.
Refer to <Function Setting System> (page 29).
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
Selects and adjusts the item.
Refer to
<Balance/ Fader Control> (page 15)/
<X’Over & Amp Control> (page 16)/
<Function Setting System> (page 29)/
<Equalizer Curve Adjustment> (page 18).
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#3] to recall preset settings.
Refer to <Recalling the X’Over setting> (page 16)/
<Recalling the equalizer curve> (page 18).
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 11).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
[ ] button
*
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.
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Basic Operations of remote
In Tuner source
In Disc source
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Searching the song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Searching the disc, MD group and MP3/WMA folder.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 24) and <Direct Disc
[DIRECT] button
Search> (page 24), enter the track/disc number.
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 19) mode.
In TV source
[FM] button
Select the TV band and Video input.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Select the TV channel.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset TV channels.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 28) mode.
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Accessories
External view
......... Number of items
External view
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.
.........6
3
1
2
.........1
.........6
(M5×6mm)
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.
.........1
4
(M5×7mm)
• 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.
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.
• 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
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
2 KENWOOD disc changer control input
Rear left output (White)/
Non-fading left output (White)
Rear right output (Red) /
Non-fading right output
(Red)
To connect the Disc changer,
consult your Disc changer
manual. 3
FM/AM antenna input 1
Front left output (White) 23
Front right output (Red) 28
AUX right input (Red)
AUX left input (White)
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
To car light control switch
4
Fuse (10A)
ILLUMI
8
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)25
5 When using the optional power amplifier,
connect to its power control terminal.
Power control wire (Blue/White)
29
White/Black
To front left
speaker 30
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
having the external amp control function.
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black)
White
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.
31
32
Gray/Black
To front right
speaker 33
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
Ignition key
switch
10
Gray
ACC 13
34
35
Green/Black
To rear left
speaker 36
Ignition wire (Red) 20
Car fuse
box 14
Green
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
11
37
38
Battery wire (Yellow) 21
Purple/Black
To rear right
speaker 39
Purple
40
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 22
Battery
–
+
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Installation
■ 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).
When a ground wire is
included in the wiring kit
(which is sold separately),
fasten the ground wire with
the binding screw located on
the rear panel of this unit.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
8 mm
8mm
MAX.
MAX.
ø5mm
ø5mm
Accessory2
or Accessory3
Accessory4
(For Nissan car)
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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.
? 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.
✔
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>.
General
✔
The <Built-in Amp Setting> (page 31) is OFF.
? The power does not turn ON.01
☞ Turn it ON.
✔
The fuse has blown.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? 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).
? Non-fading output can’t be done.
✔
The <Switching preout> (page 30) is set on Rear preout.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06
☞ Set it on Non-fading preout.
✔
✔
✔
There’s no CD inserted.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Function Setting
System.
✔
The Security Code function is already activated.
☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in
the Function Setting items.
There’s no MD inserted.
☞ Set the MD you want to listen to. If there’s no MD in this unit,
you can't switch to each source.
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The preout jack is being used.
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
? AUX cannot be selected. 103
✔
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
<Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> is turned off.
☞ Refer to the <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 31) in the
Function Setting and turn on the <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting>.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Disc source
? The DSP effects are imperceptible.
✔
✔
You are using a two-speaker system.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
☞ Use a front/rear four-speaker system.
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞ Clean the CD.
The front and rear output are reversed.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
The CD is upside-down.53
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔
✔
The + and - of speakers are reversed.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
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 fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Reset the fader or balance settings.
☞ Try another disc instead.
Tuner source
? The specified track will not play.58
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
? Radio reception is poor.
☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
Tuning.41
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
? Can’t remove disc.64
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
☞ Enter a station that can be received.
✔
ACC switch was turned OFF.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
☞ 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.
☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
? The disc won’t insert.65
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
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Troubleshooting Guide
MP3/WMA source
? The MD does not load.
✔
The insertion orientation of the MD is incorrect or the MD is upside
down.
? Cannot play an MP3/WMA.67
✔
Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.
☞ Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and
Romeo.
☞ Insert the MD in the proper orientation.
? Direct Track Search and Direct Disc Search can’t be done.
✔
Another function is ON.
✔
✔
The MP3/WMA has no or invalid file name extension.
☞ Add the ".MP3/.WMA" extension to the MP3/WMA file name.
☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
The media is scratched or dirty.69
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
☞ Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page
✔
For the discs first or last song.
5).
☞ For each discs, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
? Noise or no sound generated when an MP3/WMA is played.70
✔
The file has the MP3/WMA file name extension while it is not an
MP3/WMA.
? The disc title is not displayed correctly.
☞ Do not use the ".MP3/.WMA" extension in non-MP3/WMA.
✔
Because <MD Group Setting> (page 30) is set to OFF, the Disc title
and Group title are displayed.
? Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3/WMA.71
☞ Set <MD Group Setting> of <Function Setting System> (page 30)
to ON.
✔
The medium contains many folders, files, and hierarchical levels.
☞ The unit checks all files on the loaded medium first. If the medium
has many files recorded, it may take a long time for the unit
before it starts playing MP3/WMA.
? Can’t select the song you want to listen to.
✔
The song you want to listen to has not been registered in any group.
☞ Set <MD Group Setting> of <Function Setting System> (page 30)
to OFF or register the song into any Group.
? Fails to play MP3/WMA in the intended order.72
✔
The MP3/WMA files were not written by the CD writer in the order in
which you wanted them to be played.
☞ Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in
which MP3/WMA files are to be played by writing them onto a
medium with their file names beginning with play sequence
numbers such as "01" to "99".
? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played.73-1
✔
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
MD Group
? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Folder Select
mode.102
? The MD group function doesn't work.
✔
There are no MP3/WMA in the selected folder.
✔
<MD Group Setting> of <Function Setting System> (page 30) is OFF.
☞ Set <MD Group Setting> of <Function Setting System> (page 30)
to ON.
☞ Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3/WMA media.
? The MP3/WMA file/folder search takes time.
✔
Many files are recorded on the media.
☞ When the media directory is complex, the file/folder search can
take time.
? Can’t play MDs with group registration in the order of registration.
✔
The MD has been edited by an editor not equipped with the Group
function or another inapplicable equipment.
☞ Register the MD Group with an editor equipped with the Group
function or another applicable equipment.
? The MP3/WMA related text isn’t displayed correctly.
✔
A character is entered that this unit can't display.
☞ For the characters that can be used for MP3/WMA text entry,
refer to <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6).
✔
The Group title is attached by "//".
☞ Do not attach "//" to any title because the Group information may
not correctly be recognized.
? The MP3/WMA track time isn’t displayed correctly.80
✔
---
? When <MD Group Setting> of <Function Setting System> (page 30)
is set, the MD play is returned to the first track.
✔
☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the
MP3/WMA recording conditions.
---
☞ When <MD Group Setting> of <Function Setting System> is set
? Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.
during the MD play, the MD play is returned to the first track.
✔
Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.X.
☞ Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.X.
? Can’t perform File Search.
✔
You tried to perform File Search from the first file to the previous file or
from the last file to the next file.
☞ File Search can’t be performed from the first file to the last file or
from the last file to the first file except Folder Repeat being
performed.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
➪ 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.
EJECT:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
No Disc:
Error 04:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
H-HOLD:
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.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Error 05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
➪ Load the CD correctly.
No Name:
• Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play
having no disc names preset.E51
• Attempted to display SNPS during the receiving
session of the station having no station name
preset.E50
Blank Disc:
No Track:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
title.E11
Error 12:
Error 15:
MDs designed for data.
No Title:
No Text:
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title/MD Group title is being
played.
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded
that the unit can play. E15
• Attempted to display the disc text or track text
while the CD having no CD text is being played.
• Attempted to display the ID3 tag or contents
description while the MP3/WMA having no ID3 tag
or contents description is being played.
Error 30:
Error 77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "Error 77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
LOAD (Blink): Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.
File Check: The unit is reading the data on the disc.
Please Close: Attempted to operate the disabled button while the
disc is being ejected (faceplate being slid open).
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Troubleshooting Guide
(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.
(Blink):
The MD player section is not operating properly.E561
➪ Reinsert the MD. If the MD cannot be ejected or
the display continues to flash even when the MD
has been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
UNSUPPORTED FILE:
A MP3/WMA is played with a format that this unit
can't support.E63
COPY PROTECTION:
A copy-protected file is played.E64
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
MD player section
Frequency (50 kHz space) ........................87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
(200 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 ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................75 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed...............................................400 – 900 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................20 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ................................................90 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................90 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
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 dBµV (25 µV)
Audio section
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............23 W x 4
Preout level..........................................................1800 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
CD player section
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed (CD-DA/MP3/WMA)
Auxiliary input
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage .........................................................1.5 V
Input Impedance...............................................................≥ 68 kΩ
..............................................400 – 1000 rpm (CLV 2times)
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) ..............................................105 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................95 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
MP3 decode ...........Compliant with MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode..........................Compliant with Windows Media Audio
DSP/Equalizer section
A/D, D/A converter
....3-dimensional 18bit ∆∑ system 128 times oversampling
Equalizer frequency...........................60/160/400/1k/2k/6k/16k Hz
Adjustable range .............................................. 12 dB ( 6 STEP)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .......................178 x 100 x 155 mm
Weight ................................................................................2.8 kg
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