CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X8529
KDC-MP8029
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2964-00/01 (MW)
Basic Operations of remote
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Accessories/
Installation Procedure
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Installation
Removing the Unit
Troubleshooting Guide
Specifications
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Safety precautions
About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in
1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc changers/
CD players.
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)
inside the unit.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made
by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players.
The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
models being connected.
• Never watch the G-Analyzer Display screen when
you are driving. Otherwise, a car accident may
result.
2CAUTION
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 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 set the removed faceplate or the faceplate
case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive
heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,
as it is a piece of precision equipment.
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You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
you connect them incorrectly.
Lens Fogging
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.
• 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.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
About "Media Manager" of PC application
attached to KDC-X8529
• "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM
attached to this unit.
• Refer to the attached installation manual for the
installation method of "Media Manager".
• Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the
installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager"
for the operation method of "Media Manager".
• The unit can play CD (hereafter called "ACDrive
disc") created by "Media Manager".
• Refer to the following site for the updated
information of "Media Manager".
• Contact Kenwood for the function and operation
of the "Media Manager".
Attach the panel while you are on the
vehicle
The panel lock arm will be appeared when the
panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be
attached during the driving.
• "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise.
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD
slot
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the
CD and damage the unit.
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Notes
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when
the Reset button is pressed.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
About DAB Tuner control
Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB
Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the
control method of DAB Tuner function.
However, the following control methods of the
function for this unit may be differed from the
Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following
supplemental instruction.
<Auto Ensemble Memory Entry>
1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble
Memory Entry.
2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.
After storing in the memory finishes, the
number of the pre-set buttons and the
ensemble label are displayed.
Reset button
<Searching by programme type and language>
and <Languages to be displayed> in
<Programme Type (PTY) Function>
At the operation to press [DISP] button, press [TI]
button.
Reset button
• The characters which can be displayed by ISO
8859-1.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
• 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out
horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• 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 with coloring on the recording surface or that
are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
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.
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It may not correctly play discs which do not have
the mark.
• 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
Burrs
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.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
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About AAC, MP3 and WMA
The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called
Audio file) and the media format has the following
limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the
specification, may not able to be played normally,
or the file and folder names may not be displayed
correctly.
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File/Folder name is the number of the characters
including the extensions.
MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of Ver1.X. (KDC-
MP8029 only)
AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.
Limitation of structure for the file and the
folder
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Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC:
".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA")
Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides
the Audio file. If it is attached, the file, which is not the
Audio file, will be played and outputs the loud noise, and
then the speaker will be damaged.
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of files per folder:
KDC-MP8029: 255
KDC-X8529: 4096
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The files with copy protection cannot be played.
Playing order of the Audio file
Playable AAC file
The Audio file is played in the order which is written
by writing soft. You may be able to set the playing
order by writing the play sequence numbers such
as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.
• ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format.
Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp
for the details.
Playable MP3 file
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file
Example
0
¡
: Folder
: Audio file
• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps
• Sampling frequency
KDC-MP8029: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1,
48 kHz
KDC-X8529: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
CD
(1)
¡!
2
¡"
3
Playable WMA file
¡#
¡$
• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio
(Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or
after which applies the new functions)
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¡%
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• Playing order
Playing order after ¡! play.
➡ ¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...
Playable media
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• File search
Forward file search during ¡# play.
Push the Control knob to [¢] ➡ ¡$
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Depending on the writing software, it may not be
possible to use quick formatted CD-RW discs.
When recording to the media up to the maximum
capacity at once, the writing soft is set to "Disc at once".
• Folder search
Forward folder search during ¡" play.
Push the Control knob to [FM] ➡ 3, 4...
• Folder select
When it is set to directory 4, skip to the folder
before the same level by folder select.
Push the Control knob to [4] ➡ 2
When it is set to directory 3, makes the level up
by folder select.
Playable disc format
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
• Romeo
• Long file name.
The maximum number of characters for
display
File/Folder name:
Push the Control knob to [AM] ➡ 2
KDC-MP8029: 64 characters
KDC-X8529: 128 characters
MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property/
AAC song information (KDC-X8529 only): 30
characters
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Notes on Multi-function Key System
Multi-function Key System serves to control various
functions with the [1] — [6] buttons.
The basic operation of the Multi-function Key
System is described below.
Real operational example of the Multi-
function Key System
Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during
CD play.
1. Show the function display of the Random Play.
If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the
[NEXT] button to switch the sections until the
"RDM" function display is shown above the [3]
button.
What’s the Multi-function Key System?
This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key
System that enables the operation of multiple
functions with one button.
2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.
Press the [3] button.
Each time the [3] button under the "RDM"
function display is pressed the Random Play is
turned ON/OFF.
For example, you can enter the Display Control
Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing
the [3] button during CD play.
Setting each function
The function display will show the controllable
function of the [1] — [6] button above the button.
Pressing the [1] — [6] button below the desired
function enables the setting of the function.
Example: KDC-X8529
SYS.Q DISP
Displaying the desired function
If five or more functions are available to be set with
the [1] — [6] button, they are divided into multiple
function groups (referred to as sections in this
manual) for registration.
XT
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP F SEL
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.
Example: Function display of CD & External disc
source
Example: KDC-X8529
SYS.Q DISP
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL
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General features
ANG
ATT
VOL
Control knob
NEXT/
MENU
Release button
1 – 6
SRC
ANG
ATT
VOL
Control knob
NEXT/
MENU
Release button
1 – 6
SRC
Power
Volume
Turning ON the Power
Increasing Volume
Press the [SRC] button.
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
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When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page
30) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator
turns ON and OFF.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
When it’s ON, "ATT" is displayed.
Source required
Display
Tuner
"TUNER"
CD
"Compact Disc"
"TV"
"CD Changer"
"AUX"
TV (Optional accessory)
External disc (Optional accessory)
Auxiliary input
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"AUX EXT"
"STANDBY"
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3 Select the Detail Audio item for adjustment
Press the [VOL] knob.
Audio Control
Each time the knob is pressed, the items that
can be adjusted switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Bass level
3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can
be adjusted switch as shown below.
Adjustment Item
Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ" 40/50/60/70/80/100/
120/150 Hz
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
Display
Range
"Bass Q Factor" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
"Bass EXT" OFF/ON
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Middle level
Adjustment Item Display
"Rear Volume" 0 — 35
Subwoofer level*2,3,4 "Sub-WLevel" –15 — +15
Range
Adjustment Item Display
Range
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Rear Volume *1
Middle Center
Frequency
"Middle FRQ"
Bass level*5
"Bass Level"
"Middle Level" –8 — +8
"Treble Level" –8 — +8
"Balance"
"Fader"
–8 — +8
Middle Q Factor
"Middle Q Factor" 1.00/2.00
Middle level*5
Treble level*5
Balance
Treble level
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Treble Center Frequency "Treble FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
Fader*4
Exit Audio Control mode
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
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*1 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> (page 10) is set to "ON".
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When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency
response is extended by 20%.
You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by
pressing any button except for [VOL] and [ATT]/[ANG]
buttons.
*2 You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP8029
only)
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*3 You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 12) is set to "SW ON".
*4 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> (page 10) is set to "OFF".
*5 These items can be adjusted in details by the
following methods.
Audio Setup
*5 Source tone memory: The set up value is put in the
memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over
Network.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and
[ATT]/[ANG] button.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Adjust the detail of Audio Control
1 Select the Audio item for adjustment
By referring to the step 1 — 3 above, select the
desired item to be set in detail from the items
marked with *5.
3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can
be adjusted switch as shown below.
2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio
Control
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
4 Setup the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
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Equalizer Control
Adjustment Item Display
Range
Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
Front High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-F Fc"
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
Rear High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-R Fc"
Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
2 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is
displayed above the [1] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
Low Pass Filter*1,2
"LPF-SW"
50/60/80/100/120/
Through Hz
Subwoofer Phase*1,2 "SW Phase" Reverse (180°)/Normal (0°)
Volume offset
Loudness
"Vol-Offset" –8 — 0
"LOUD"
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
Dual Zone System
"2 ZONE"
3 Enter Equalizer Control mode
Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.
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Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a
4 Select the Equalizer Control item for
adjustment
Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.
difference from the basic volume.
Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones
during low volume.
*1You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP8029
only)
*1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 12) is set to "SW ON".
*2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> is set to "OFF".
5 Adjust the Equalizer control item
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the knob is pushed, the setting
switches as shown below.
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Sound setting
User memory
Rock
Display
"USER"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
Dual Zone System
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output
Front channel and Rear channel separately.
- The channel of sub source is set up by <Dual Zone
System Setting> (page 34).
- Main source is selected by [SRC] button.
- The volume of Front channel is adjusted by [VOL]
knob.
Pops
Easy
"EASY"
Top 40
Jazz
"TOP 40"
"JAZZ"
Natural
"NATURAL"
- The volume of Rear channel is adjusted by <Audio
Control> (page 10).
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
The Dual Zone System can be used with the Auxiliary
input sources shown below.
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User memory:
The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 10).
Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker
Setting> (page 12).
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First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
- Internal auxiliary input
5 Exit Audio Setup mode
Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
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Speaker Setting
Display Mode Switching
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal
when setting the speaker type.
Switching the display mode.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
"SP SEL" is displayed.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Each time the knob is turned, the setting
switches as shown below.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
4 Select the display Type
Speaker type
OFF
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
Display
"OFF"
"5/4 inch"
"6x9/6 inch"
"O.E.M."
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the knob is pushed, the display mode
switches as shown below.
Display Mode Display
"Display Type A"
1
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
"Display Type B"
1
2
Subwoofer Output
"Display Type C"
3
3
3
4
5
6
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Hold down on [AM] of the Control knob for at
least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed, Subwoofer
output switches ON and OFF.
"Display Type D"
"Display Type E"*
4
6
7
When it’s ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
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8
8
8
8
8
9
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You can control this function when <Switching
preout> (page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-
MP8029 only)
You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> (page 10) is set to "OFF".
1 Graphic display part
2 Text display part
3 Text icon display part
4 Upper text display part
5 Middle text display part
6 Lower text display part
7 Source icon display part
8 Function item display
9 G-Analyzer display part
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5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer
display
Press the [3] ("Graph") button.
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* Function of the KDC-X8529
5 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
6 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer
display part display
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the button is pressed, the graphic
display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as
shown below.
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Under the display type other than "Display Type D",
the function item is not displayed. When the display
type other than "Display Type D" is selected, press [1]
to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will
be displayed approximately 5 seconds.
The information can be switched by the Display
Type. Refer to the page on the following table for the
methods to switch by the Display Type.
Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display
Movie 1
Movie 2
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Movie 3*
Spectrum analyzer 1*
Spectrum analyzer 2*
Spectrum analyzer 3*
Spectrum analyzer 4*
Spectrum analyzer 5*
Wallpaper
Display Type
Graphic 1
Text 2
A
B
C
D
E
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13
14
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15
15
15
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15
—
15
—
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—
—
—
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18
—
—
—
—
—
Upper 4
Middle 5
Lower 6
G-Analyzer 9
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* Function of the KDC-X8529
KDC-MP8029 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer.
7 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
Display Type A/ Display Type B
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The setting of this function is available while "Display
Type A"/ "Display Type B" is selected for the Display
mode.
Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer
Display Switching
Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer
display.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B"
display.
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Display Type A/ Display Type B
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
Wallpaper selecting
4 Select the display Type
Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is
set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B".
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type B" display.
1 Select the wallpaper display
Refer to <Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer
Display Switching> (page 13).
5 Enter text select mode
Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.
6 Select the text
2 Select the wallpaper
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Refer to the table described later for setting
items.
Display the wallpapers one after another
and select one
1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON.
Press the Control knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, the Wallpaper
scan is turned ON and OFF.
7 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
In Tuner source
When it’s ON, "SCAN" is displayed.
When it’s ON, each wallpaper is displayed every
several seconds.
2 At the wallpaper you want to display.
Press the Control knob.
Information
Station name
Frequency
Clock
Display
"BAND+ch+SNPS"
"BAND+ch+FREQ"
"Clock"
Date
"Date"
Select wallpaper manually
1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.
Press the Control knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, the Wallpaper
scan is turned ON and OFF.
In CD & External disc source
Information
Disc title
Track title
Track number & Play time
Disc name
Clock
Display
"Disc Title"*
"Track Title"*
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
2 Select the wallpaper.
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Each time the knob is pushed, the Wallpaper
changes.
"Clock"
Date
"Date"
3 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
In Audio file source
Information
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Play time & File number
Clock
Display
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
"P-Time"
Display Type B
Text Display Switching
"Clock"
Switching the text display.
Date
"Date"
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
In Auxiliary input source
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
Information
Auxiliary input name
Clock
Display
"AUX Name"/"AUX EXT"
"Clock"
Date
"Date"
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
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In Standby
6 Select the text display part
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display
part.
Information
Standby
Clock
Display
"STANDBY"
"Clock"
Date
"Date"
Select the text
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Refer to the table described later for setting
items.
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Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary
input source.
* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.
When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.
File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits
when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X8529 only).
Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC-
MP8029 only)
Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be
displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP8029 only)
7 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
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The information displayed in Upper text display part,
Middle text display part and Lower text display part
can be switched when "Display Type C" is selected.
The information displayed in Upper text display part
and Lower text display part can be switched when
"Display Type D" is selected.
Same information cannot be displayed in Upper text
display part, Middle text display part and Lower text
display part. However, the blank display is able to have
multiple selections.
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Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC-
MP8029 only)
Display Type C/ Display Type D
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KDC-MP8029 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer.
Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be
displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP8029 only)
When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.
Text Display Switching
Switching the text display.
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1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D"
display.
5 Enter text select mode
Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.
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General features
The text display in the Upper text display
part
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Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary
input source.
* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Play time is displayed.
File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits
when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X8529 only).
In Tuner source
Information
Station name
Frequency
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"BAND+ch+SNPS"
"BAND+ch+FREQ"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
In CD & External disc source
Information
Disc title
Track title
Track number & Play time
Disc name
Display
"Disc Title"*
"Track Title"*
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
The text display in the Middle text display
part (Display Type C)
In Audio file source
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Information
Display
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
"P-Time"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Blank
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
"Blank"
File name
Play time & File number
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
In CD & External disc source
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Information
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
In Standby
Blank
Disc title
Track title
Disc name
"Blank"
Information
Standby
Clock
Display
"STANDBY"
"Clock"
"Disc Title"*
"Track Title"*
"DNPS"
Date
"Date"
In Audio file source
In Auxiliary input source
Information
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Information
Display
Auxiliary input name
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"AUX Name"/"AUX EXT"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
File name
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Standby source
In Audio file source
Information
Clock
Date
Display
"Clock"
"Date"
Information
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
Blank
"Blank"
In Auxiliary input
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
Information
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
File name
Blank
"Blank"
Standby source
Information
Indicator
Clock
Display
"Indicator"
"Clock"
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* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Kenwood Logo displayed.
Date
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
In Auxiliary input
Information
Display
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
The text display in the Lower text display
part
Blank
"Blank"
In Tuner source
Information
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
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* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, indicator displayed.
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
In CD & External disc source
Information
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
Disc title
Track title
Disc name
"Disc Title"*
"Track Title"*
"DNPS"
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General features
Display Type C/ Display Type D
Function of the KDC-X8529
Display Type E
Font Color Select
G-Analyzer display Switching
Selecting the display font color.
Switches G-Analyzer display when the Display
type is set to "Display Type E". (G: gravity)
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
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Before switching G-Analyzer display, <G-Counter Level
set> (page 33) and <G-Analyzer Calibration set> (page
33) are required to be setup.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D"
display.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
5 Enter Font Color select mode
Press the [4] ("COLOR") button.
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type E" display.
6 Select the text display part
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display
part.
5 Enter G-Analyzer display select mode
Press the [3] ("GMENU") button.
Select the Font Color
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
6 Select the G-Analyzer display
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
7 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
G-Force Sensor display
G- Graphic display
G-Meter display
(Graphic)
G-Meter display
(Text)
Point
G-Counter display
Time
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TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a
call comes in.
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G-Graphic display
Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction
(e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic.
G-Meter display (Graphic)
Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right
direction G, and left direction G by the numerical
value.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
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G-Meter display (Text)
The maximum value of acceleration G, right direction
G, and left direction G is displayed by the numerical
value. The value of G is only the reference so it is
differed from the actual value.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
G-Counter display
Adds the point of the acceleration level. The point
is determined after a lapse of 1 hr drive or at power
off (ex; ACC Off), and then it will be displayed by the
graph. Furthermore, it displays the average of the past
data by the line. (The scale of graph is determined
along with the largest point among the past 10 data.)
The value of G-Meter display and G-Counter display
can be reset by <G-Analyzer Reset> (page 33).
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Faceplate Angle Adjustment
7 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
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Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can
cause damage.
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General features
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
9 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to
attach a title to
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When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at
that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.
Memory numbers
- FM/AM: 30 stations
- Internal CD player: 10 discs
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A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media.
- 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 Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
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3 Select Name set mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Name Set" display.
4 Enter Name set mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
5 Move the cursor to the enter character
position
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and
taken with you, helping to deter theft.
6 Select the character type
Press the Control knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, the character type
switches as shown below.
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach
it.
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
7 Select the characters
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
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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.
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Characters can be entered by using a remote with a
numbers buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Character
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
Button
[3]
[2]
[6]
[2]
Times pressed
1
1
2
3
2
"E"
[3]
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 and enter the name.
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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/TV control features
Control knob
SRC
AUTO
/AME
1 – 6
NEXT
Control knob
1 – 6
Preset station
NEXT
SRC
AUTO
/AME
Band display
number
Frequency display
ST indicator
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Selecting the station.
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Tuning
mode switches as shown below.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
2 Select the band
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Auto seek
"Seek Mode Automatic search for a station.
Auto 1"
Preset station seek "Seek Mode Search in order of the stations in
Auto 2" the Preset memory.
Manual
"Seek Mode Normal manual tuning control.
Manual"
3 Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
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During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
is ON.
Function of remote
Direct Access Tuning
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
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3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
Desired frequency
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
Press button
[0], [9], [2], [1]
[0], [8], [1], [0]
1 Select the band
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
2 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are
displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
3 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Frequency Step Setting
Changing the tuning frequency step.
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM
band 9 kHz.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
3 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are
displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
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.
4 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [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.
Release your fingers from the button after the
display is appeared.
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz,
and AM band 10 kHz.
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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.
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the
memory automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] 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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Tuner/TV control features
Function of LX BUS Television
Function of remote
TV Tuning
Direct TV Tuning
The TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television
(optional accessory) can be selected.
The action depends on the setting of the
connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user
instruction of the LX BUS Television for details.
Entering the TV channel and tuning.
1 Select the TV band
Press the [FM] button.
2 Enter Direct TV Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– –" is displayed.
1 Select TV source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TV" display.
3 Enter the TV channel
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
2 Select the TV band and Video input
Press the [FM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed, TV bands
and Video input switch.
Desired channel
Press button
8 ch
[0], [8]
3 Select the TV channel
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Canceling Direct TV Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Function of LX BUS Television
TV channel Preset Memory
Putting the TV channels in the memory.
1 Select the TV band
Press the [FM] button.
2 Select the TV channel to put in the memory
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
3 Put the TV channel in the memory
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least
2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 TV channel can be put in the
memory on each [1] — [6] button.
Function of LX BUS Television
Preset TV Tuning
Calling up the TV channels in the memory.
1 Select the TV band
Press the [FM] button.
2 Call up the TV channel
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Control knob
1 – 6
NEXT
SRC
Control knob
NEXT
1 – 6
Track time
SRC
Track number
IN indicator
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Playing CD & Audio file
Select the "Compact Disc" display.
When there is no disc inserted
Pause and play
1 Open the panel.
Press the Control knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and
plays.
Press the [0] button.
2 Insert a disc.
Eject the disc
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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.
Insert the disc horizontal to the slot. If you insert the
Disc as you push down the Disc, it may scratch the
Disc.
1 Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
2 Return the panel to the original position
Press the [0] button.
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Refer to <About AAC, MP3 and WMA> (page 7) for the
Audio file by models which can be played.
The announcement when selecting the folder can be
canceled by <Voice Index> (page 36) during the play
of the ACDrive.
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When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Function of disc changer/ Audio file
Playing External Disc
Disc Search/Folder 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 Audio file media.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Display
"CD Changer"
"MD Changer"
Disc player
CD changer
MD changer
Function of remote
Direct Track/File Search
Pause and play
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file
number.
Press the Control knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and
plays.
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
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The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
external disc players being connected.
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Direct File Search can be selected up to 999. (KDC-
X8529 only)
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
Press the [38] button.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on [¢] of the Control knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Function of disc changers with remote
Direct Disc Search
Reversing
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
Hold down on [4] of the Control knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
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The sound is not output while the Audio file is being
searched.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while
AAC file is being played. (KDC-MP8029 only)
Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done
depending on AAC file format. (KDC-X8529 only)
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [+] or [–] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio
file folder.
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
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Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Random Play
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or
Audio file folder folder you’re listening to.
Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder
in random order.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is
displayed above the [4] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is
displayed above the [3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play
Press the [4] ("REP") button.
2 Turn ON/OFF the Random Play
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play
switches as shown below.
Each time the button is pressed, Random Play
turns ON and OFF.
When it’s ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play
Track Repeat
(In Disc Changer)
Display
"Repeat ON"
("Track Repeat ON")
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When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next
random song starts.
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)
OFF
"Disc Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Function of disc changer
In Audio file
Magazine Random Play
Repeat play
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
Display
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer
in random order.
"File Repeat ON"
"Folder Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "M.RDM" is
displayed above the [6] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
Scan Play
Playing the first part of each song on the disc
or Audio file folder you are listening to and
searching for the song you want to listen to.
2 Turning ON/OFF the Magazine Random Play
Press the [6] ("M.RDM") button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Magazine
Random Play turns ON and OFF.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
When it’s ON, "Magazine RDM ON" is displayed.
Repeat to press the button until "SCAN" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
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When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next
random song starts.
2 Start Scan Play
Press the [2] ("SCAN") button.
"Scan ON"/"Track Scan ON" is displayed.
3 Release it when the song you want to listen
to is played
Press the [2] button.
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Function of the KDC-X8529
Function of Audio file
Folder number display
Displays the number in the folder
Disc Random Play
belonging to the currently selected folder.
Playing randomly from all of the Audio files
recorded in the disc.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is
displayed above the [3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
Folder name display
Displays the current folder name.
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It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page
28) is ON.
2 Turn ON the Disc Random Play
Press the [3] ("RDM") button for at least 1
second.
3 Select the folder level*
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
With the [FM] button, you move 1 level down
and with the [AM] button 1 level up.
When it’s ON, "Disc Random ON" is displayed.
Canceling the Disc Random Play
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.
Selecting a folder in the same level
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
With the [4] of the Control knob, you move
to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the
Control knob to the next folder.
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When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next
random song starts.
Returning to the top level*
Press the [3] ("HOME") button.
Function of Audio file
Folder Select
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* You can operate when <Switching the Play mode>
(page 28) is set to "Folder Mode" while playing
ACDrive. (KDC-X8529 only)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Scrolling the folder name display
Press the [SCRL] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is
displayed above the [5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
4 Decide the folder to play
Press the [1] ("OK") button.
The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio
file in the folder being displayed is played.
2 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [5] ("FSEL") button.
"Select Mode" is displayed.
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Press the [2] ("EXIT") button.
During Select mode the folder information is
displayed as shown below.
Function of the KDC-X8529
Function of ACDrive disc
Switching the Play mode
Arrange the playing orders of the songs by
categories.
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1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is
displayed above the [1] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
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It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page
28) is ON.
This function is available only when the Play mode is
set Genre, Artist, or Album.
Canceling the Letter Seek
Press the [1] ("EXIT") button.
2 Select the Play mode
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode
switches as follows.
3 Start the Letter Seek
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album
name is displayed and read out by the order.
Play mode
Category which is to be arranged
"Play List Mode" Play list order.
"Genre Mode" By genre.
"Artist Mode"
"Album Mode" By album.
"Folder Mode" By the folder recorded in Disc.
By artist.
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The announcement of the initial can be canceled by
<Voice Index> (page 36).
When the Control knob is pushed to the reverse of
[4] or [¢] while Letter Seek, the initial is displayed
and read by the reversed order.
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When the Letter Seek is started, it cannot be
cancelled.
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The category information of each song is the data
registered in Media Manager when ACDrive disc is
being generated.
The announcement when the mode is switched can
be canceled by <Voice Index> (page 36).
The advancement of the Play mode information can
be selected by [AM] and [FM] keys.
4 Select the song to play
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Press the Control knob when the initial of the
song you are searching is displayed and read.
The selected initial group plays.
•
The category with marks or letters that cannot be read
cannot be selected.
Function of the KDC-X8529
Function of the ACDrive disc
Letter Seek
Text/Title Scroll
The song, in which you want to play, can be
searched by selecting the initial of Genre name,
Artist name, or Album name.
Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or
MD title.
Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at
least 1 second.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is
displayed above the [1] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 8).
2 Enter the Letter Seek mode
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button for at least 1
second.
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Menu system
Control knob
MENU
Control knob
MENU
Menu display
Menu System
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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.
•
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.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
•
It is the item when the menu item of Middle text
display part is selected.
2 Select the menu item
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Example: When you want to set the beep sound
select the "Beep" display.
In Standby mode
Security Code
3 Set the menu item
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the
knob is pushed it switches "Beep : ON"
or "Beep : OFF". Select 1 of them as the
setting.
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.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and
setting other items.
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•
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.
•
If an incorrect code is input, "Waiting" is displayed, and
the input prohibited time shown below is generated.
After the input prohibited time lapses, "Security" is
displayed, and input can be done.
1 Enter Standby
Number of times the
incorrect code was input
1
2
3
4
Input prohibited time
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
—
5 minutes
1 hour
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
24 hours
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
When "Enter" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
In Standby mode
4 Select the digits to enter
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)
ON/OFF.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Display
"Beep : ON"
"Beep : OFF"
Setting
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the
Security Code.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
When "Re-Enter" is displayed, "Security" is
displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code.
In Standby mode
"Approved" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
Manual Clock Adjustment
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
•
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code,
you have to start over from step 4.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Reset button and when it’s removed
from the battery power source
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code.
3 Adjust the hours
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Adjust the minutes
"Approved" is displayed.
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
The unit can be used.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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Menu system
In Standby mode
In Standby mode
Date Adjustment
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green
or red.
1 Select Date Adjust mode
Push the knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Date Adjust" display.
Display
Setting
"Button : Green"
"Button : Red"
The illumination color is green.
The illumination color is red.
2 Enter Date Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
The date display blinks.
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to
adjust
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
The items that are blinking are items that can be
adjusted.
In Standby mode
Dimmer
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when
the vehicle light switch is turned ON.
4 Adjust each item
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Display
"Dimmer : ON"
"Dimmer : OFF"
Setting
The display dims.
The display doesn’t dim.
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the
date.
6 Exit Date adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Function of the KDC-MP8029
In Standby mode
Switching preout
In Standby mode
Switching the preout between the rear and
subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without
effect from the fader control.)
Date Mode
Setting the date format.
1 Select Date Mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Date Mode" display.
Display
"SWPRE : Rear"
"SWPRE : Sub-W"
Setting
Rear preout.
Subwoofer preout.
2 Select the date format
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
3 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
In Standby mode
Built-in Amp Setting
Built-in amplifier is controlled.
Turning OFF this control enhances the preout
quality.
In Standby mode
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Display
"AMP : ON"
"AMP : OFF"
Setting
The built-in amplifier activates.
The built-in amplifier deactivates.
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.
Display
Setting
"DSI : ON"
"DSI : OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
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Function of the KDC-X8529
In Standby mode
•
Detection of horizontal and straight directions should
be done at horizontal location to go straight.
G-Counter Level set
Calibrating G-Counter. Setting the level according
to the kinds of vehicles.
1 Park the vehicle at horizontal location
2 Select G-Analyzer Calibration set mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "G-Calibration" display.
Display
Setting
Counter is easy to go up.
"G-Counter: Level1"
"G-Counter: Level2"
"G-Counter: Level3"
3 Enter G-Analyzer Calibration set mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"Stop" is displayed.
Counter is hard to go up.
•
In the case of less acceleration, set it up to "G-Counter:
Level1". In the case of frequent acceleration, set it up
to "G-Counter: Level3".
4 Start Calibration of horizontal direction
Press the Control knob.
Once "Move Forward" appears on the display, the
vehicle must be advanced.
5 Start Calibration of straight direction
When the vehicle is driven on the straight
direction, calibration of straight direction
automatically starts.
Function of the KDC-X8529
In Standby mode
G-Analyzer Reset
Resets the value of G-Meter and G-Counter.
•
In order to operate the detection of straight direction.
1 Select G-Analyzer Reset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "G-Reset" display.
When the Calibration is finished, "Calibration OK"
is displayed.
2 Enter G-Analyzer Reset mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
•
If you fail to complete the calibraton, "No Calibration"
is displayed. In such a case, repeats step 1 thru 6.
3 Select the Reset item
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
"G-Meter Reset": Reset the value of G-Meter.
"G-Counter Reset": Reset the value of G-Counter.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Calibration set mode
Press the [MENU] button.
4 Reset the value
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
"Reset OK" is displayed.
5 Exit G-Analyzer Reset mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Function of the KDC-X8529
In Standby mode
G-Analyzer Calibration setup
G-Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal
acceleration and braking.
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Menu system
Function of the KDC-X8529
G-Analyzer Stop Watch
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When "Running" is displayed (counted), the count is
continued on although G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
is finished. If you want to stop the count, enter the
menu mode then press the control knob.
When Power off (ex; ACC OFF) while counting, the
value of 1 second or less will be "00".
The control of stop watch can be started by G-
Analyzer function.
•
Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads.
1 Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Stop Watch" display.
When the Dual Zone System is ON
Other than Standby mode
2 Enter G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"Stop" is displayed.
Dual Zone System Setting
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel
sound in the Dual Zone System.
3 Enter Counter Ready mode
Press the Control knob.
"Ready" is displayed.
Display
Setting
"Zone 2 : Rear" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear
channel.
4 Start Count
"Zone 2 : Front" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front
channel.
When G on the vertical direction is detected
during the traveling, the count is automatically
started.
"Running" is displayed.
Other than Standby mode
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
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You can also start the counter by pressing the Control
knob.
Adjust the bass boost level of the external
amplifier using the main unit.
5 Stop Count
Display
Setting
Bass boost level is flat.
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
Press the Control knob.
"Stop" is displayed.
"AMP Bass : Flat"
"AMP Bass : +6"
"AMP Bass : +12"
"AMP Bass : +18"
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The control will be started again when you accelerate
or press the Control knob.
Do the operation after step3.
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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 you Reset the Count
(While "Stop" is displayed)
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
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.
•
The reset of count can be done when the count is
stopped.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Other than Standby mode
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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When LX AMP unit connecting
Auxiliary Input Display Setting &
Station/Disc Naming
AMP Control
You can control the LX AMP connected to the
unit.
For selecting the display when switched to
Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc
Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/
DNPS)> (page 20).
1 Select AMP Control mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "AMP Control" display.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display.
2 Enter AMP Control mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Push the Control knob to FM] or [AM].
Select the "Name Set" display.
•
For the details of the AMP Control item, see the
Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
4 Adjust the AMP Control item
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is
displayed.
5 Exit AMP Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
•
You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby
mode.
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the button is pressed, the display
switches as shown below.
• "AUX"/"AUX EXT"
• "DVD"
• "PORTABLE"
• "GAME"
In FM reception
• "VIDEO"
• "TV"
CRSC (Clean Reception System
Circuit)
6 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Temporarily have reception switched from
stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when
listening to the FM station.
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When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at
that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display
setting mode closes.
The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the
built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional
KCA-S210A is used.
Display
"CRSC : ON"
"CRSC : OFF"
Setting
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.
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Menu system
Function of the KDC-X8529
Function of ACDrive disc
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Voice Index
Display
"Scroll : Auto"
"Scroll : Manual"
Setting
Scrolls when the display changes.
Doesn’t scroll.
Set the anounce to guide during the play of
ACDrive disc.
Display
Setting
"Voice Index : ON"
"Voice Index : OFF"
Guide is announced.
Not be announced.
•
The text scrolled is shown below.
- CD text
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/
Album name
- MD title
Function of the KDC-X8529
In CD mode
ACDrive firmware version display
Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive
function.
In Standby mode
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
1 Select the firmware version display mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "ACD F/W Version" display.
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
Display
Setting
2 Display the ACDrive firmware version
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
"Built in AUX : OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary
Input.
"Built in AUX : ON" When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary
Input.
Function of the KDC-X8529
In CD mode
Unique ID display
Displaying the serial number for each product.
In Standby mode
1 Select the unique ID display mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "ACD Unique ID" display.
CD Read Setting
When there is a problem on playing a CD with
special format, this setting play the CD by force.
2 Display the unique ID
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Display
Setting
"CD Read : 1"
"CD Read : 2"
Play CD and Audio file.
Play CD by force.
Other than Standby mode
•
Setting "CD Read : 2" cannot play Audio file.
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the
"CD Read : 2" mode.
Audio Preset Memory
Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The
memory can't be erased by the Reset button.
1 Setup Sound Control
Refer to the following operations to setup the
Sound Control.
- <Audio Control> (page 10)
- <Audio Setup> (page 10)
- <Equalizer Control> (page 11)
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2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
5 Select the Audio Preset Call
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Call Ready" display.
3 Select Audio Preset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Audio Preset" display.
6 Call up the Audio Preset
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
The "Call Ready" display blinks 1 time.
4 Enter Audio Preset mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
7 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Memory" display.
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The User memory of <Equalizer Control> (page 11) is
changed to the value which was recalled.
The source tone memory item of <Audio Control>
(page 10) is changed to the value which was recalled
by the selected source.
6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
The "Memory" display blinks 1 time.
7 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You can't
register by the source.
When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the
setting value which is registered.
The following items can't be registered.
Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual
Zone System, Rear Volume, System Q Setting
Other than Standby mode
Audio Preset Call
Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio
Preset Memory> (page 36).
1 Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
3 Select Audio Preset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Audio Preset" display.
4 Enter Audio Preset mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
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Basic Operations of remote
SRC
ATT
VOL
SRC
AT T
VOL
38
AUD
AUD
38
FM+
4
¢
4/¢
AM–
2-ZONE
ABC
FM/AM/+/–
DIRECT
/OK
DIRECT
DEF
2-ZONE
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
[0] — [9]
PRS
TUV
QZ
R.VOL
Loading and Replacing the battery
Basic operations
Use two "AA"-size batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to
remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned
properly, following the illustration inside the case.
[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 9).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again, it returns to the
previous level.
[
] button
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.
2WARNING
•
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is
accidentally swallowed.
Audio Control
[AUD] button
Select the Audio item for adjustment.
•
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above
the dashboard.
[VOL] buttons
Adjust the Audio item.
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In Disc source
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•
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 10) for the operation
method, such as the procedures of Audio control and
others.
Only selecting and adjusting of the Basic Audio item
can be done by the remote control. Selecting and
adjusting of the Detail Audio item cannot be done.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track/file forward and backward.
[+]/ [–] buttons
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed, the song pauses
and plays.
[0] — [9] buttons
Dual Zone System
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 26) and
<Direct Disc Search> (page 26), enter the track/
file/disc number.
[2-ZONE] button
Each time the button is pressed, "2 ZONE" of
<Audio Setup> (page 10) is turned ON and OFF.
[5]/ [∞] buttons
Adjusts the volume of the rear channel.
It activates while the Dual Zone System is ON.
In TV source
[FM] button
Select the TV band and Video input.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed, TV bands
and Video input switch.
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
Select the TV channel.
[0] — [9] buttons
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset TV
channels.
[0] — [9] buttons
[DIRECT] button
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.
Enters and cancels the <Direct TV Tuning> (page
24) mode.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>
(page 22) mode.
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories
2WARNING
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
..........1
..........2
..........4
..........4
..........1
•
If the power is not turned ON (or it is ON, but will be OFF
immediately), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit
or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection
function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker
wire should be checked.
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.
2
3
4
5
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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.
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•
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.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the
following order: ground, battery, ignition.
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
A
B
Subwoofer right output
(Red)
Rear right output
(Red)
KDC-X8529
A
B
Subwoofer left output
(White)
Rear left output
(White)
KDC-MP8029
Rear right output (Red)/
Subwoofer right output (Red)
Front right output (Red)
Front left output (White)
AUX right input (Red)
AUX left input (White)
Rear left output (White)/
Subwoofer left output (White)
FRONT
AUX IN
KENWOOD disc changer
control input
To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals.
FM/AM antenna input
Fuse (10A)
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
When using the optional power amplifier, connect
to its power control terminal.
P.CONT
Power control wire (Blue/White)
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.
ANT.
CONT
Motor antenna control wire
(Blue)
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when
either the telephone rings or during conversation.
MUTE
TEL mute wire (Brown)
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having
the external amp control function.
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black)
To car light control switch
Dimmer control wire (Orange
/ White)
White/Black
To front left
speaker
White
FRONT • L
Gray/Black
Gray
To front right
speaker
FRONT • R
REAR • L
REAR • R
Green/Black
Green
To rear left
speaker
Purple/Black
Purple
To rear right
speaker
Ignition key
switch
ACC
Ignition wire (Red)
Car fuse box
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
Battery wire (Yellow)
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis)
–
+
Battery
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Installation
non-Japanese cars
Japanese cars
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
frame> (page 44) and then remove the hard
rubber frame.
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.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially available)
Firewall or metal support
T
N
T/N
T
N
Bend the tabs of the
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
mounting sleeve with a
screwdriver or similar utensil
and attach it in place.
8 mm
MAX.
Self-tapping screw
(commercially available)
8 mm
MAX.
3
4
M5mm
M5mm
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially available)
Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4 ...for Toyota car
•
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If
the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the
sound may skip).
•
•
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.
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Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main
unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the
provided screws in the holes shown below.
Bottom panel
Accessory5
•
Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the
one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will
contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts
inside the unit.
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Removing the Unit
Removing the hard rubber frame
Removing the Unit
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in
the figure.
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
frame> (page 44) and then remove the hard
rubber frame.
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.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially available)
Lock
Catch
Accessory2
Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the
lower two locations.
Accessory2
Removal tool
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards
the inside.
•
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the
same manner.
•
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.
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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.
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞
High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when
in Tuner source.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
General
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to
one side.
? The power does not turn ON.
☞
Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The fuse has blown.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are
connected incorrectly.
☞
After checking for short circuits in the wires,
replace the fuse with one with the same
rating.
☞
Reconnect the input/output wires or the
wiring harness correctly. See the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches
the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection
function is activated.
✔
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.
☞
Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the
section on <Audio Setup> (page 10).
☞
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly
and press the reset button.
The <Built-in Amp Setting> (page 32) is OFF.
Turn it ON.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.
☞
✔
There’s no media inserted.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.
☞
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each
source.
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a
screw in the car.
☞
Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.
☞
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.
☞
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.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.
The preout jack is being used.
✔
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly
☞
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from
the preout jack.
connected.
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work.
✔
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
Check the Dimmer wire connection.
The <Dimmer> (page 32) is OFF.
Turn it ON.
? The TEL mute function does not work.
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
☞
✔
✔
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
☞
? The sound is not output from Subwoofer or it
outputs the different sound.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the
TEL mute wire is not connected.
✔
When "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 10) is set
✔
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the
to ON.
car.
☞
☞
Turn OFF "2 ZONE".
Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal
part of the car.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Tuner source
Disc source
? Radio reception is poor.
? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
External disc control mode.
☞
Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.
✔
The antenna control wire is not connected.
☞
Use the disc changer mentioned in the
<About CD players/disc changers connected
to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety
precautions>.
☞
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.
✔
? The specified disc does not play, but another one
plays instead.
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
☞
Enter a station that can be received.
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz
unit.
☞ Clean the CD.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that
specified.
✔
☞
What can be designated in the FM band is to
0.1 MHz.
☞
Eject the disc magazine and check the
number for the specified disc.
? It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.
Try another disc instead.
✔
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound
volume.
☞
☞
If the tuner sound volume is louder than the
set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is
used.
? Can’t remove disc.
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has
✔
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned
OFF.
☞
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 disc won’t insert.
There’s already another disc inserted.
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
✔
☞
? Direct Search can’t be done.
Another function is ON.
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
✔
☞
? Track Search can’t be done.
For the discs/folders first or last song.
✔
☞
For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be
done in the backward direction for the first
song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
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Audio file source
The messages shown below display your
systems condition.
? Cannot play an Audio file.
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in
the changer. The disc magazine is not
completely loaded.
☞
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being
played.
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
☞
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine.
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
✔
The recording condition is bad.
Record the media again or use another media.
☞
TOC Error:
No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine.
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-
down. The CD is scratched a lot.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
? The Audio file track time isn’t displayed correctly.
✔
---
☞
There are times when it isn’t displayed
correctly according to the Audio file recording
conditions.
Error 05:
The CD is upside-down.
➪ Load the CD correctly.
Blank Disc:
No Track:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
No tracks are recorded on the MD,
although it has a title.
Error 15:
Media was played that doesn’t have data
recorded that the unit can play.
➪ Use media that has data recorded that
the unit can play.
NO PANEL:
Error 77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being
connected to this unit has been removed.
➪ Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If
the "Error 77" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc
magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for
some reason.
➪ 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.
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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.
➪ 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.
No Name:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD
play having no disc names preset.
Waiting:
Load:
Radio text data is being received.
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc
changer.
Reading:
IN (Blink):
The unit is reading the data on the disc.
The CD player section is not operating
properly.
➪ 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.
Unsupported File:
An Audio file is played with a format that
this unit can’t support.
➪ ----
Copy Protection:
➪ ----
A copy-protected file is played.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range
(50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Maximum output power
: 50 W x 4
(200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)
: 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)
: 15.2 dBf(1.6 µV /75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)
: 70 dB
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)
: ≥ 80 dB
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)
: 22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : 100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : 1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : 10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)
: 5000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance (during disc play)
: ≤ 80 Ω
Stereo separation (1 kHz)
: 40 dB
Auxiliary input
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage
: 1200 mV
AM tuner section
Frequency range
(9 kHz space) : 531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Input Impedance
: 100 kΩ
(10 kHz space) : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)
: 14.4 V
CD player section
Laser diode
: GaAlAs
Current consumption
: 10 A
Digital filter (D/A)
: 8 Times Over Sampling
Installation Size (W x H x D)
: 182 x 53 x 155 mm
D/A Converter
: 1 Bit
Weight
: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Spindle speed (Audio file)
: 1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
: 0.008 % (KDC-X8529)
: 0.01 % (KDC-MP8029)
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)
: 110 dB (KDC-X8529)
: 105 dB (KDC-MP8029)
Dynamic range
: 93 dB
Channel separation
: 96 dB
MP3 decode
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC decode
: AAC-LC ".m4a" files
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