CD/MP3 AM/FM RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
00271-84000
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you
obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to
the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD
dealer for information or service on the product.
Model 00271-84000 Serial number
© B64-2649-00/00 (KW)
2Warning
NOTE
2CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations,
following are reproductions of labels on, or
inside the product relating to laser product
safety.
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, if it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
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KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
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encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Location : Bottom Panel
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
FCC WARNING
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
NOTE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2WARNING
2CAUTION
About CD players/disc changers
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.
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 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.
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1998 or later can be connected to
this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc
changers/ CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD 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.
• 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.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• 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.
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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Cleaning the Unit
NOTE
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
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
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.
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• 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.
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.
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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Notes on playing MP3
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
Entering file and folder names
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
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 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
Acceptable medium formats
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)
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not
play correctly.
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file
or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have
the MP3 extension.
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3 data
with the MP3 encoder.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
• Transfer bit rate: 8 —320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
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MP3 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 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 a 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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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.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
Burrs
.
It may not correctly play disks which do not
have the 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.)
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
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General features
Power
Release button
SRC
¢
4
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 22) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
38
AM /
NF
DISP/NAME.S
FM
VOL
System Q/
AUD
Source required
Display
Tuner
"TUNER"
CD
"CD"
External disc (Optional accessory)
"DISC CH"/ "CD2"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
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General features
switch as shown below.
System Q
4 Adjust the Audio item
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
music.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
1 Select the source to set
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
"Bass"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Press the [SRC] button.
"Middle"
"Treble"
"Balance"
"Fader"
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [System Q] button.
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
–15 — +15
Through/100/125/
170 Hz
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Fader
Sound setting
Display
Non-Fading level*
Front/Rear High Pass
Filter
Non-Fading
Low Pass Filter*
Volume offset
Loudness
"NF Level"
"HPF"
Flat
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
"Flat"
"User"
"Rock"
"Pops"
"Easy"
"Top40"
"Jazz"
"LPF NF"
50/80/120/Through
Hz
"V-Offset"
"LOUD"
–8 —
0
ON/OFF
Top 40
Jazz
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
• * When the <Switching preout> (page 25) is "SWPRE Rear", this
function is not available.
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
11).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
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Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [System Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type
Display
OFF
"SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 5/4Inch"
"SP 6*9/6Inch"
"SP O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [System Q] button.
Non-fading (Sub woofer) Output
Turning the Non-fading (Sub woofer) output ON or OFF.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading (Sub woofer) output
switches ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
When the <Switching preout> (page 25) is "SWPRE Rear", this
function is not available.
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General features
In Auxiliary input source
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Information
Auxiliary input name
Clock
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name
& Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc
title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played,
track number and play time are displayed.
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Station name
Frequency
Clock
"SNPS"
"BAND+FREQ"
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
In CD & External disc source
Information
Display
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
Disc title
Track title
Track number & Play time
Disc name
Clock
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 12) and select either
"DNPS" or "SNPS".
2 Enter name set mode
In MP3 source
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
Information
Display
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"TITLE"
"ALBUM"
"FOLDER NAME"
"FILE NAME"
"P-Time"
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
"DNPS"
Clock
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
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5 Select the characters
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Character
Button
Times pressed
Select the "AUX1" display.
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[3]
[2]
[6]
[2]
[3]
1
1
2
3
2
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
7 Exit name set mode
displays.
• "AUX1"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
Press the [NAME.S] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
- FM: 32stations
- AM: 16 stations
- Internal CD player: 30 discs
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
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General features
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and
remove it.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the
faceplate.
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Tuner features
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
¢
4
SRC
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
Preset station
seek
"Auto 1"
"Auto 2"
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Manual
"Manual"
Normal manual tuning control.
AM
1
–
6
AUTO/AME
FM
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2 Select the band
ST indicator
Preset station number
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.
Band display
Frequency display
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Tuner features
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Auto Memory Entry
Entering the frequency and tuning.
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
2 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.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[0], [9], [2], [1]
[0], [8], [1], [0]
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
1 Select the band
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 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.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Release button
¢
4
SRC
38
SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM DISP
/3
DISC+ DISC–
Disc number
IN indicator
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Playing CD & MP3
When there is no disc inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
position.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere
with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay
attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate
action, then operate the unit.
position.
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.
The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-
RW.
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or
Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing
MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's
used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause
damage.
When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
Playing External Disc
Pause and play
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Press the [SRC] button.
Eject the disc
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
Display
Disc player
2 Eject the disc
"CD2"
CD player
Press the [0] button.
"DISC CH"
CD changer/ MD changer
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
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• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote)
(Direct File Search: Function of MP3)
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Fast Forwarding
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Press the [38] button.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Direct Disc Search
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
Disc/ Folder Search
Input "0" to select disc 10.
Disc Search (Function of disc changer)
Folder Search (Function of MP3)
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded
on the MP3 media.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Random Play
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder
you're listening to.
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
shown below.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)
OFF
"(T-)Repeat ON"
"D-Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Magazine Random Play
(Function of disc changer)
In MP3 source
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Repeat play
Display
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
"File REP ON"
"FOLD REP ON"
"Repeat OFF"
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 ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Scan Play
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
Folder Select (Function of MP3)
1 Start Scan Play
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
"Select Mode" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
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Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
<Folder name display>
Displays the current folder name.
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
2 Select the folder level
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]
button 1 level up.
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
1 Enter DNPP mode
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.
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Returning to the top level
Press the [3] button.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [38] button.
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder
being displayed is played.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
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> (page 6) for details.
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
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Menu system
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
¢
4
SRC
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep" display.
1
–
6
FM
AM
MENU
DISP
3 Set the menu 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 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] 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 (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
Menu display
Security Code
<In Standby mode>
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.
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Code.
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.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
Manual Clock Adjustment
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security
Code.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6, repeat from
step 4.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security
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Menu system
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Illumination Color Setting
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
You can set the display to a desired color.
1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "COL" display.
Display
Setting
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
2 The color continues to change gradually
Hold down on the [4] or [¢] button.
Release your finger at the color you want.
Colors adjusted using either [4] or [¢] will be stored
automatically, and they can be called by pressing [5] button.
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Quick call up the preset color
Press the desired [1] — [4] button.
Display
Setting
Button
Color
"Button Red"
"Button Green"
The illumination color is red.
The illumination color is green.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
Silky White
Red
Blue
Blue Green
Switching Display Type
Selecting the Color mode
Press the [6] button.
Setting the Display type.
Each time the button is pressed the Color mode switches as
shown below.
Display
Setting
"Display C"
"Display A"
"Display B"
Demonstration.
Normal display type.
Silent display type.
Display
Color mode
"Scan"
"SRC"
"Time"
The color changes in sequence.
The color changes according to the selected source.
The color changes every 6 hours.
Keeps the presently set color.
Blue fine adjustment
1
2
Press the [3] button for at least 2 seconds.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When the blue fine adjustment is completed, press the [3]
button.
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reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Contrast Adjustment
Display
Setting
Adjusting the display contrast.
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
Display and Setting
"Contrast 0"
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.
"Contrast 10"
Dimmer
Text Scroll
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"Scroll Auto"
"Scroll MANU"
Repeats scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name
• MD title
Switching preout
<In Standby mode>
Switching the preout between the rear and Non-fading (Sub
woofer). (In Non-fading (Sub woofer) it outputs without effect
from the fader control.)
CD Read Setting
<In Standby mode>
When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format,
this setting play the CD by force.
Display
Setting
"SWPRE Rear"
"SWPRE N-Fad"
Rear preout.
Non-fading preout.
Display
Setting
"CD READ 1"
"CD READ 2"
Play CD and MP3.
Play CD by force.
Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3.
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2"
mode.
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
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Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use two "AA"-size batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as
illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
SRC
SRC
VOL.
ATT
ATT
38
VOL.
38
FM+
DISC
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
4
¢
AM–
4/¢
DNPP
DNPP
/SBF
DIRECT
/OK
2WARNING
DIRECT/OK
Not Used
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
ABC
JKL
TUV
QZ
DEF
MNO
WXY
GHI
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
[0] — [9]
PRS
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 9).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
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In Tuner source
In Disc source
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track/file forward and backward.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.
[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.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
[DIRECT] button
21) mode.
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 16) mode.
[0] — [9] buttons
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 19) and <Direct Disc
Search> (page 19), enter the track/file/disc number.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Front right
output (Red)1
Front left
output (White)1
2 KENWOOD disc changer control input
To connect the Disc changer,
consult your Disc changer manual. 3
Rear left output (White)/
Non-fading (Sub woofer) left output (White)1
Rear right output (White)/
Non-fading (Sub woofer) right output (Red)1
Fuse (10A) 24
FM/AM antenna input 1
Wiring harness
25
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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 values of Volume offset are low.24
☞ Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio
control> (page 10).
General
? Non-fading (Sub woofer) output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and
? The power does not turn ON.01
Non-fading setting can’t be done.28
✔
The fuse has blown.
✔
The <Switching preout> (page 25) is set on Rear preout.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
☞ Set it on Non-fading preout.
✔
The <Non-fading (Sub woofer) output> (page 11) is OFF.29
☞ Turn it ON.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.07
✔
There’s no media inserted.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31
✔
The Non-fading preout is being used.
☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.
✔
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
✔
The wire is incorrectly connected.11
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
☞ Check the wire connection.
✔
The wire isn’t connected correctly.
☞ Check the wire connection.
? There’s no loudness effect.12
✔
You’re using Non-fading preout.
? The display color changes subtly. 38-2
☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.
✔
This is because the temperature is different than the temperature
when the setting was done.
? The Non-fading (Sub woofer) output can’t be turned ON or OFF.14
☞ The display color condition changes subtly according to the
ambient temperature.
✔
The <Switching Preout> (page 25) is set is set on Rear preout.
☞ Change it to Non-fading preout.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Tuner source
? The disc won’t insert.65
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
? Radio reception is poor.39
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
? Direct Search can’t be done.66-1
✔
Another function is ON.
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
Tuning.41
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
☞ Enter a station that can be received.
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
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.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
Disc source
MP3 source
? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
? Cannot play an MP3.67
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.69
☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 4).
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 8).
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
☞ Clean the CD.
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 8).
✔
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 recording condition is bad.73-2
☞ Record the media again or use another media.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Try another disc instead.
? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80
✔
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? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the
✔
The CD is quite dirty.63
MP3 recording conditions.
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 8).
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
? Can’t remove disc.64
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
✔
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not
ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
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.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Hold Error:
NO NAME:
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 messages shown below display your systems
condition.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The
disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc
names preset.E51
➪ Insert the CD.
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Load:
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1
Reading:
NO ACCESS:
The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2
TOC Error:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is
scratched a lot.
After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without
having it been played at least 1 time.E58
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59
➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display
continues to flash even when the CD has been properly
reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your
nearest KENWOOD dealer.
E-05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
➪ Load the CD correctly.
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
E-15:
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that
the unit can play. E15
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can
play.
No Panel:
E-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 "E-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.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest KENWOOD
dealer.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (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)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
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)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
AM tuner section
Frequency range (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
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 155 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/10 inch
CD player section
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed .................................1000 – 400 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 ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................96 dB
MP3 decode ......Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3
Weight.................................................................2.64 lbs (1.2 kg)
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