Contents Safety precautions...3 About CDs...5 Notes on playing MP3 ...6 General features ...8 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features ...13 Tuning Mode Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry...
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...
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NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • 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.
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •...
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. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
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MP3 playing order 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. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
General features Release button ATT/ DISP/ LOUD MENU ATT indicator Power Turning ON the Power ¢ Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. AUTO Source required Tuner...
Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF.
General features Audio Control Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.
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In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title "D-TITLE" Track title "T-TITLE" Play time & Track number "P-Time" Disc name "DNPS" Clock In MP3 source Information Display Song title & Artist name "TITLE" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"...
• Memory numbers - FM: 32 stations - AM: 16 stations - Internal CD player: 30 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it.
Reattaching the Faceplate Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate. Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. Tuner features 1 - 6 Band display ST indicator —...
Tuner features Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. indicator Preset station "AUTO 2"...
Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 1 second. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.
• Disc 10 is displayed as "0". • The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. — 16 — Disc player CD player CD changer / MD changer...
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track/File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.
CD/MP3/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat...
<Folder name display> Displays the current folder name. Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM] button 1 level up. Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Menu system Menu display 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. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display Setting "Beep ON" Beep is heard. "Beep OFF" Beep canceled. Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Menu system Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 12). Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX1" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Basic Operations of remote FM/AM/ DISC /DISC– [0] – [9] Not Used Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
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Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] —...
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure 1.
Ignition key switch Car fuse box Car fuse (Main fuse) – Battery Rear left output (White) KENWOOD disc changer control input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) P. CONT Power control wire (Blue/White)
Installation ■ Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Self-tapping screw (commercially available) (commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). ■...
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Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn ON.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62 ✔ The CD is quite dirty.63 ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 5). Can’t remove disc.64 ✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.
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After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without having it been played at least 1 IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display MD.E10 title.E11...