DPX308U
DUAL DIN SIZED CD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Troubleshooting Guide
Specifications
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Before use
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
Demonstration mode. Refer to <Canceling the
About discs used with this unit
• This unit can only play the CDs with
• The following discs cannot be used:
- Discs that are not round
- Discs with coloring on the recording surface or
discs that are dirty
- Recordable/Rewritable disc that has not been
finalized (For the finalization process, refer to
your disc writing software, and your disc recorder
instruction manual.)
- 8 cm (3 inch) disc (Attempt to insert using an
adapter can cause malfunction.)
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2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• Stop the car before operating the unit.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Handling discs
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CAUTION
• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too high
may cause an accident.
• Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or
soft cloth.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with
tape stuck on it.
• Do not use any accessories for the disc.
• Do not use any solvents to clean discs. Use a dry
silicon or soft cloth.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in
damage to the monitor or unit.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
• Remove the rims from the center hole and disc
edge before inserting a disc.
Condensation
When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect
on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture
to evaporate.
How to reset your unit
Notes
If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when the
Reset button is pressed.
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be
displayed.
• 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 be inapplicable.
Reset button
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Component names and functions
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1
3
t
r
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4
5
q p
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7 6
w
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1 Disc slot
e [SRC] button
When inserted a disc (label side up), the source is
switched automatically and a song starts playing.
2 [0] button
To turn on this unit and select the Source.
To turn off this unit (press the button at least 1
second).
To eject the disc.
r Auxiliary Input Terminal
3 [1] – [6] button
Portable audio device can be connected with the
To recall the memorized station.
Switches the play mode between music discs,
Audio files, and iPod.
mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).
• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does
not have any resistance.
t USB Terminal
4 [DISP] button
To change the display mode.
5 [ATT] button
When connecting, open up the USB terminal lid. A
USB device or an iPod can be connected.
Turning the volume down quickly.
6 [ ] button
To enter the music search mode.
7 [ ] button
To return to previous item.
8 [VOL] knob
To adjust volume.
Enters function setting mode and setting item
(turn and press the knob). Refer to <Function
setting Operation> (page 9) for details.
9 [B.BOOST] button
To boost the bass tone in two steps (LV1, LV2,
OFF).
p [iPod] button
Select the iPod source.
q [
4] / [¢] button
To select a station, song and setting items.
w [BAND] button
To select the receiving band, and the folder for
Audio file.
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General operation
Common Operation
Power and source select
Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC]
button.
When the power is ON, select a source.
Press the [SRC] button each time switches
between sources.
Tuner (“TUNER”) ➜ USB (“USB”) or iPod (“iPod”)
➜ CD (“CD”) ➜ Auxiliary input (“AUX”) ➜
Standby (“STANDBY”) ➜ Tuner...
SRC
VOL
iPod
Before Using
Press the [iPod] button to switch the source to
iPod.
Canceling the Demonstration Mode
Cancel the demonstration mode when you use it for
the first time after installation.
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second to
turns the power OFF.
1
Press the [VOL] knob to cancel the demonstration
mode when the messages “CANCEL DEMO
PRESS VOLUME KNOB” are displayed (approx. 15
seconds).
⁄
• When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source
display changes from “USB” to “iPod”.
2
Turn the [VOL] knob to select “YES” and press the
[VOL] knob.
Volume
Turning the [VOL] knob adjusts the sound
volume.
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• Demonstration mode can also be cancelled in “DEMO
MODE” of Function setting mode. Refer to <Demonstration
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Function setting Operation
The basic operating procedure for using this
function is described below. The individual function
items are covered in the operating procedures.
1
Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
Function items vary from source to source.
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Select the setting item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Repeat the operation until your desired setup item
is selected.
Operation example:
4
3
1[VOL]
3[
]
2
Settings
Exit
Seek Mode
1
1
[VOL]
[
]
2
4
Auto Memory
Audio Control
1 sec.
In this manual, the above selection is indicated as
Select “SETTINGS” > “SEEK MODE”.
4
5
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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iPod/iPhone Operation
Selecting a song by browsing iPod
Searching for the song you want to play.
1 – 6
1
2
3
Select iPod source
Press the [iPod] button.
SRC
Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button.
4 ¢
iPod
VOL
Select a song
Operation type
Move between items
Select an item
Operation
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Press the [VOL] knob.
Basic Operation
Skip Search
Return to previous item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Playing iPod
Press the [ ] button.
• Connect an iPod
When connected, the source is switched
automatically and a song starts playing.
✍ For example: Searching by Artist name.
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “ARTISTS” > Artist name > Album name >
Song title
• Select iPod source
Press the [iPod] button.
⁄
Cancelling Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
• KCA-iP101/iP102 (optional accessory) is recommended to
connect an iPod.
⁄
Song Select
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• Characters which cannot be displayed are left blank. If non
of the characters can be displayed, the browse item name
and digits are displayed.
Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards
Hold down the [4] or [¢] button.
Items
Playlists
Artists
Albums
Songs
Display
“PLIST***” Podcasts
“ART***”
“ALB***”
“PRGM***”
Items
Display
“PDCT***”
“GEN***”
“COM***”
Pause and Play
Press the [6] button to pause or resume
playback.
Genres
Composers
Remove iPod
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1
Select a source other than the iPod
Press the [SRC] button.
2
Remove the iPod.
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• Removing the iPod with it selected as a source can damage
the data stored in the iPod.
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Play function
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Allowing you to operate iPod with the control on
the iPod.
Press the [iPod] button for at least 1 second.
When the iPod control by hand mode is selected,
”HANDS ON” is displayed.
Repeat play
Press the [4] button.
Switches between Repeat (“FILE REPEAT”) and off
(“REPEAT OFF”) when pressed.
Random play
Press the [3] button.
Randomly plays the music.
Pressing the button toggles the setting between
Random play on (“FOLDER RANDOM”) and off
(“RANDOM OFF”).
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• In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be operated
using this unit.
• This mode is not compatible with music information
display. The display will show “iPod MODE”.
• iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control
function.
Press this button again cancels the Random play.
All Random play
Press the [3] button for at least 1 second.
All songs in iPod are played at random.
Pressing the button toggles the setting between
All random play on (“ALL RANDOM”) and off
(“RANDOM OFF”).
Press this button again cancels the All Random
play.
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• The time required to turn on the all random function may
become longer depending on the number of songs in iPod.
• Turning on the all random function changes the iPod
browse item to “Songs”. This browse item will not be
changed even if the all random function is turned off.
• If the browse item is changed to search for music while the
all random function is on, the all random function is turned
off and the songs in the browse item are played at random.
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iPod/iPhone Operation
iPod Setting
Selecting the Search mode
You can select the following iPod Setting items.
You can select the most suited search method for
the desired song from 3 types of the Search mode.
1
Select iPod source
Press the [iPod] button.
Search mode Operation Overview
“RELATED
SRCH”
Press the [1] Searches for music of the same artist or
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
button.
genre as the one being played.
Refer to the <Related Search>
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS”.
“ALPHABET
SRCH”
Press the [3] You can select an alphabetic character
button.
from the list in the Search item (artist,
album, etc.) selected now.
“MY PLAYLISTs” Press the [5] Registers a song to My Playlist.
4
Select the setting item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
button.
1
2
3
Select iPod source
Press the [iPod] button.
Display
“SETTINGS”
Overview
Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button.
“0.5%”/ “1%”/ “5%”/ “10%”
“MPLIST DELETE” Deletes the registered My Playlist.
Refer to <Deleting a Song from the Playlist>
(page 14) for the operation.
Select the Search mode
Press the [1] – [5] button.
Cancelling Music search mode
(
: Factory setting)
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
5
6
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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Changing the setting of one reflects the other.
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Related Search
Alphabet Search
Searches for music of the same artist or genre as the
one being played.
You can select a song by alphabet. This function
searches songs whose name contain the specified
character(s) in the list of the selected Search item
(artist, album, etc).
1
2
3
4
Select iPod source
Press the [iPod] button.
1
2
3
Select iPod source
Press the [iPod] button.
Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button.
Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button.
Enter Related search mode
Press the [1] button.
Select search item
Select the Search item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select the item (artist, album, etc.) you want to
search.
desired Search item is selected.
Display
Searches music
“SRCH ARTIST”
“SRCH ALBUM”
Displays the album of the same artist.
Displays music in the album in which the one
being played is included.
4
5
Enter Alphabet Search mode
Press the [3] button.
“SRCH GENRE”
Displays the artist of the same genre.
Search for song
“SRCH COMPOSER” Displays the album including music created by the
same Composer.
Operation type
Select the character
Move the cursor to the
enter character position
Determine the selected
character
Operation
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
After this step, you need to browse. See step 3 of
select a song.
Press the [VOL] knob.
Cancelling the Related search
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
Cancelling the Alphabet Search
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
⁄
• Related search cannot be performed while playing the
Podcast.
⁄
• The time of search by alphabet may become long
depending on the number of songs or items in iPod.
• If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”,
or “the” in the Alphabet Search mode, it is searched for in
defiance of the article.
• When the music being played has no information on
browsing items or no music was found, “NOT FOUND” is
displayed.
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iPod/iPhone Operation
Deleting the all song from the Playlist (In
My Playlist
Function setting mode)
Allows you to register your favorite songs in the
Playlist of this unit. You can register up to 10 songs
in the Playlist.
1
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
2
Enter Delete Playlist mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS” > “MPLIST DELETE”.
Registering Songs in the Playlist
1
2
Play the song you want to register
Register the song
Press the [5] button for at least 2 second.
3
Turn the [VOL] knob to select “YES”, and then
press the [VOL] knob.
“## STORED” (Registration number) is displayed.
“COMPLETED” is displayed.
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• Make a Playlist from the songs stored in one iPod. If you
attempt to register a song stored in a different iPod, “NO
INFO” appears and then “MPLIST DELETE” appears. Select
“YES” to delete the Playlist when you want to remake it.
• If you attempt to register the eleventh song, ”MEMORY
FULL” appears and you cannot register it accordingly. To
register the song, delete an unnecessary song.
• Do not register Podcasts. Songs you do not want to register
may be registered, or playback may not be carried out
correctly.
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• If you connect the different iPod from one registered to My
Playlist, “DELETE ONE” and “DELETE ALL” will not appear and
all songs be deleted.
Playing the Song in the Playlist
1
Enter Playlist mode
Press the [5] button.
2
Play the song in the Playlist
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select the song you want to play.
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• Turning ACC OFF or the power OFF cancels the My Playlist
mode.
• The ending of a song may be cut unless the song has a
silence of 1 second or longer at the end.
• Random play cannot be performed during playback of a
song in the Playlist.
Deleting a Song from the Playlist
1
2
3
Enter Playlist mode
Press the [5] button.
Enter Delete Playlist mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Select Delete Playlist mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “DELETE ONE” or “DELETE ALL”.
4
Turn the [VOL] knob to select “YES”, and then
press the [VOL] knob.
“COMPLETED” is displayed.
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USB device Operation
File Search
Selecting the file you want to listen to from the
device being played now.
2 – 6
1
Select USB source
Press the [SRC] button.
SRC
Select the “USB” display.
2
3
Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button.
4 ¢
BAND
VOL
Select a file
Basic Operation
Operation type
Move between items
Select an item
Operation
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Press the [VOL] knob.
Playing USB device
• Connect a USB device
When connected, the source is switched
Skip Search (Function of Music Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Editor media)
automatically and a song starts playing.
Return to previous item
Press the [ ] button.
✍ For example: Searching for ¡".
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
• Select USB source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “USB” display.
Select “Music” > 1 > 2 > ¡"
⁄
• CA-U1EX (optional accessory) is recommended to connect
1
2
a USB device.
¡"
¡!
¡#
Moving to the next folder
Press the [BAND] button.
Cancelling Music search mode
⁄
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
• The Music Editor media does not allow you to select a
⁄
folder.
Song Select
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards
Hold down the [4] or [¢] button.
⁄
• No sound is output while playing Audio file.
Pause and Play
Press the [6] button to pause or resume
playback.
Remove USB device
1
Select a source other than the USB
Press the [SRC] button.
2
Remove the USB device.
⁄
• Removing the USB device with it selected as a source can
damage the data stored in the USB device.
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Play function
USB Setting
You can select the following USB Setting items.
Scan play
Press the [2] button.
Successively plays the intro of the music in the
1
Select USB source
Press the [SRC] button.
folder.
Select the “USB” display.
When Scan Play is turned on, “FILE SCAN” is
displayed.
Pressing this button again plays songs in the
normal mode starting with the song being played
now.
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS”.
Random play
Press the [3] button.
Randomly plays the music in the folder.
When Random Play is turned on, “FOLDER
RANDOM” is displayed.
4
Select the setting item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Display
Overview
Press this button again cancels the Random play.
“SETTINGS”
Repeat play
Press the [4] button.
Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REPEAT”),
Folder Repeat (“FOLDER REPEAT”), and OFF
(“REPEAT OFF”) when pressed.
“0.5%”/ “1%”/ “5%”/ “10%”
(
: Factory setting)
5
6
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
⁄
• The Music Editor media does not allow you select folder
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
repeat play.
⁄
Changing the setting of one reflects the other.
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Music CD/ Audio file Operation
Function of Internal CD source
0
Music Search
Selecting the music you want to listen to from the
disc being played now.
2 – 6
1
Select CD source
Press the [SRC] button.
SRC
Select the “CD” display.
2
3
Enter Music search mode
Press the [ ] button.
4 ¢
BAND
VOL
Search for music
Basic Operation
Operation type
Move between items
Select an item
Operation
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Press the [VOL] knob.
Press the [ ] button.
Disc play
• Insert a disc.
When inserted, the source is switched
Return to previous item
automatically and a song is starts playing.
When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.
Cancelling Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
• Select CD source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “CD” display.
Disc ejection
Press the [0] button.
Moving to the next folder
Press the [BAND] button.
⁄
• This operation can be performed only for the Audio file.
Song Select
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards
Hold down the [4] or [¢] button.
⁄
• No sound is output while playing Audio file.
Pause and Play
Press the [6] button to pause or resume
playback.
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Function of remote control
Play function
Direct music search
Scan play
Press the [2] button.
Searching the music by entering the track number.
Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc
or folder.
1 Enter Direct Music search mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
When Scan Play is turned on, “TRACK SCAN”/ “FILE
SCAN” is displayed.
Pressing this button again plays songs in the
normal mode starting with the song being played
now.
“– –” is displayed.
2 Enter the music number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
Random play
Press the [3] button.
Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.
When Random Play is turned on, “DISC RANDOM”/
“FOLDER RANDOM” is displayed.
3 Search the music
Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote
control.
Cancelling Direct music search
Press this button again cancels the Random play.
Press the [
] button on the remote control.
Repeat play
Press the [4] button.
Switches between Track Repeat (“TRACK REPEAT”)
and OFF (“REPEAT OFF”) when pressed while
playing a CD.
Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REPEAT”),
Folder Repeat (“FOLDER REPEAT”), and OFF
(“REPEAT OFF”) when pressed while playing an
Audio file.
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Tuner Operation
Tuner Setting
You can select the following Tuner Setting items.
1 – 6
1
Select Tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “TUNER” display.
SRC
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
4 ¢
BAND
VOL
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired
item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS”.
Basic Operation
4
Select the setting item to adjust
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired
item is displayed.
Selecting Tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “TUNER” display.
Display
Overview
“SETTINGS”
“SEEK MODE”
Selecting the Receiving Band
Press the [BAND] button.
Selects the tuning mode of the radio.
“AUTO1”: Automatic search for a station.
“AUTO2”: Search in order of the stations in the
Preset memory.
Pressing the button switches the receiving band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM).
“MANUAL”: Normal manual tuning control.
“AUTO MEMORY” Memorizes 6 stations with good reception
automatically.
“FORCED MONO” Reduces the noise when stereo broadcasts are
received as monaural.
Selecting the Receiving station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
✍ Details of the station selecting in operation are
20).
“ON”/ “OFF”
(
: Factory setting)
5
6
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
Remarks
• FORCED MONO
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may
cause unstable sound quality when it is set to ON. In such
a situation, turn it OFF.
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Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Putting a station in the memory.
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1
2
Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
1
2
3
Select the radio band you wish to store in the
preset memory
Select the number to put in the memory
Press the [1] – [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
⁄
Enter Auto Memory Entry mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
• Up to 6 stations with a different band (FM/AM) can be
memorized to the [1] – [6] button according to the setting
Select “SETTINGS” > “AUTO MEMORY”.
4
Open Auto Memory Entry
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “YES”.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the
memory, auto memory entry closes.
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Tuner Operation
Function of remote control
Preset Tuning
Direct access tuning
Recalling the stations in the memory.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1
2
Select the radio band
1 Enter Direct access tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
Recalls the memorized station
Press the [1] – [6] button.
“– – – –” is displayed.
2 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
Example:
Desired frequency
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
Press button
[9], [2], [1]
[8], [1], [0]
3 Search the frequency
Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote
control.
Cancelling Direct access tuning
Press the [
] button on the remote control.
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Display Settings
“ILLUMI
DIMMER”
Reduces the key Illumination brightness.
“AUTO”: Dims the illumination in conjunction
with the Light switch of the vehicle.
“MANUAL1”: Dims the illumination constantly.
“MANUAL2”: Dims the illumination darker
than Manual1.
“OFF”: Does not dim the illumination.
DISP
SRC
(
: Factory setting)
4 ¢
5
6
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
VOL
Display Setting
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
You can select following Display Setting items.
1
2
3
Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Enter Display Setting mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS” > “DISP & ILLUMI”.
4
Select the Function item
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Display
Overview
“SETTINGS”
“DISP & ILLUMI”
Making Display and Illumination settings.
“COLOR SELECT” Selecting the Illumination Color of the panel.
Refer to <Illumination Color Selection>
“TEXT SCROLL” Sets the method of scroll to view hidden text.
“AUTO” : Scrolls.
“ONCE” : Scrolls once.
“OFF” : Does not scroll.
“DISP OFF
MODE”
Sets the clock and button illumination when
“CLOCK”
“ON” : Displays the clock.
“OFF” : Dims the clock.
“KEY ILLUMI” “ON” : Turns on the button illumination.
“OFF” : Dims the button illumination.
“DISP DIMMER” Reduces the display Illumination brightness.
“AUTO”: Dims the illumination in conjunction
with the Light switch of the vehicle.
“MANUAL1”: Dims the illumination constantly.
“MANUAL2”: Dims the illumination darker
than Manual1.
“OFF”: Does not dim the illumination.
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Text Display Selection
Illumination Color Selection
Changing displayed information on each source
following;
Press the [DISP] button.
Selecting the Illumination Color of the panel.
1
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
In Tuner source
Information
Frequency
2
Enter Illumination color selection mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS” > “DISP & ILLUMI” > “COLOR
SELECT”.
Display
“FREQUENCY”
“DISP OFF MODE”
Display off
In CD source
Information
Disc title
Track title
Play time & Track number
Display off
Display
3
4
Select the place where you want to set the
Illumination Color
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
“DISC TITLE”
“TRACK TITLE”
“P-TIME”
desired item is displayed.
“DISP OFF MODE”
Place
Display and key
Display
Display
“ALL”
“DISPLAY”
“KEY”
In Audio file/ iPod source
Information
Music title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Play time & Music number
Display off
Display
Key
“TITLE/ARTIST”
“ALBUM/ARTIST”
“FOLDER NAME”
“FILE NAME”
“P-TIME”
Select the Illumination Color
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select the color from “VARIABLE SCAN”, ”COLOR1” —
”COLOR24”, or “USER”.
“DISP OFF MODE”
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Creating “USER” color
You can create your original color during the
selection from ”COLOR1” — ”COLOR24”.
The color you created can be called when you
select “USER”.
1. Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Enter the detail color adjustment mode.
2. Set the color.
Information
Source name
Display off
Display
“SOURCE NAME”
“DISP OFF MODE”
⁄
• When you select the Display off mode, the display setting of
each source will be changed to the Display off.
• If the selected display item does not have any information,
alternative information is displayed.
Operation type
Operation
To select the color to adjust. Press the [4] or [¢] button.
(red, green, or blue)
• When selecting “FOLDER NAME” while playing with iPod,
names will be displayed depending on currently selected
browsing items.
• If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with iPod,
the file number in the list is displayed.
To adjust color.
(Range: 0 – 9)
Turn the [VOL] knob.
3. Press the [VOL] knob.
Exit the detail color adjustment mode.
Information
Music title
Folder name
File name
Display
“TITLE***”
“FOLDER***”
“FILE***”
5
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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Display Settings
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Text scroll
Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary
input source.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
The displayed text scrolls.
1
Select the AUX source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “AUX” display.
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “SETTINGS” > “AUX NAME SET”.
4
5
Select the Auxiliary input display
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Select “AUX”, “DVD”, “PORTABLE”, “GAME”, “VIDEO”, or
“TV”
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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Clock and Other Functions
Initial Settings
You can select the following Initial Setting items.
1
Select the Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “STANDBY” display.
SRC
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
4 ¢
B.BOOST VOL
Enter Initial Setting mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Clock Adjustment
Select “INITIAL SET”.
You can adjust the clock.
4
Select the setting item to adjust
Turn the [VOL] knob.
1
2
3
Enter Clock adjustment mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1
second.
Display
Overview
“INITIAL SET”
“PRESET TYPE” Sets the Tuner preset type.
“TYPE NORMAL”: 1 station can be assigned to 1
The hour display blinks.
Adjust the hour
preset button in each of 4 bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3, and AM), i.e., a total of 24 stations (6
stations x 4 bands) can be preset.
“TYPE MIXED”: A total of 6 stations can be
assigned to a total of 6 preset buttons
regardless of band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and
AM). You can recall a preset station without
switching between bands.
Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust the hour, and
then press the [VOL] knob.
The minute display blinks.
Adjust the minute
Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust the minute, and
then press the [VOL] knob.
Finish the Clock Adjustment.
“KEY BEEP”
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)
ON/OFF.
“ON”/ “OFF”
“BUILT-IN AUX” When this is set to ON, AUX source can be
selected.
“ON”: Allows AUX source to be selected. Use
this setting when the built-in AUX terminal
is connected to the external equipment all
the time.
“OFF”: Disable AUX source selection. Use this
setting when the built-in AUX terminal is
not used.
“CD READ”
Sets the CD read mode.
”1”: Automatically distinguishes between Audio
file disc and music CD when playing disc.
”2”: Forces playing as music CD.
“SWITCH PREOUT” Switches the preout between rear output and
subwoofer output.
“REAR”: Rear output
“SUB-W”: Subwoofer output
“SP SELECT”
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is
optimal when setting the speaker type as
follows;
“SP OFF”: Off
“SP 5/4”: For 5 & 4 in. speaker
“SP 6*9/6”: For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
“SP OEM”: For the OEM speaker
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“F/W UP”
Upgrades the firmware.
Selecting“YES”and then pressing [VOL] knob
starts upgrading the firmware.
Demonstration mode Setting
Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF.
For how to update the firmware, access our web
1
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
(
: Factory setting)
2
Enter Demonstration mode setting
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
5
6
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
Select “DEMO MODE”.
3
4
Set the Demonstration mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
Select “ON” or “OFF”.
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
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Clock and Other Functions
Muting volume upon reception of
Phone call
The audio system automatically mutes upon
reception of an incoming call.
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.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system
comes back ON.
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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE
wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page
10) of Quick start guide.
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Audio Adjustments
“DETAILED SET”
“LPF
SUBWOOFER”
Selects cut off frequency of subwoofer output.
“85”/ “120”/ “160”/ “THROUGH” (OFF) Hz
“SUB-W PHASE” Selects the phase of subwoofer output.
“REVERSE” (180°)/ “NORMAL” (0°)
“SUPREME SET” Turns on/off the supreme function.
Can be set while Audio file source of USB
(excluding iPod).
SRC
“ON”/ “OFF”
Sets each source’s volume as a difference from
the basic volume.
VOL
“VOLUME
OFFSET”
“–8” — “0” (AUX: “–8” — “0” — “+8”)
Audio Control
(
: Factory setting)
You can adjust the following Audio Setting items.
1
Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
Display
Overview
Select a source other than “STANDBY”.
“AUDIO CONTROL”
“SUBWOOFER SET” Turns on/off the subwoofer output.
2
3
Enter Function setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
”ON”/ “OFF”
“SYSTEM Q”
Switches between the following preset
equalizer curves.
Enter Audio Control mode
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
Select “AUDIO CONTROL”.
“NATURAL”/ “USER”/ “ROCK”/ “POPS”/
“EASY”/ “TOP40”/ “JAZZ”/ “GAME”
For USER: This appears when Bass level,
Middle level, and Treble level are
adjusted.
4
5
6
Select the setting item to adjust
Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
desired item is displayed.
“BASS ADJUST”
“BASS FREQ”
You can set bass for each source.
Bass Center Frequency
40/50/60/70/80/100/120/150 (Hz)
Bass level
“–8” — “0” — “+8”
Bass Q Factor
Make a setting
Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value,
and then press the [VOL] knob.
“BASS LEVEL”
“BASS Q”
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
Bass Extend
Exit Function setting mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
“BASS EXT”
“OFF”/ ”ON”
“MID ADJUST”
“MID FREQ”
You can set middle for each source.
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Middle Center Frequency
0.50/1.00/1.50/2.00 (kHz)
Middle level
“–8” — “0” — “+8”
Middle Q Factor
1.00/2.00
You can set treble for each source.
Treble Center Frequency
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 (kHz)
Treble level
• The “SUB-W PHASE” item can be made when a setting other
than “THROUGH” is selected for the “LPF SUBWOOFER” item.
“MID LEVEL”
“MID Q”
Remarks
• Supreme
Technology to extrapolate and supplement with
proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is
cut off when encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps,
Sampling frequency is 44.1kHz).
Supplementing is optimized by compression format (MP3,
WMA and AAC) and processed according to bit rate. The
effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit
rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
“TRE ADJUST”
“TRE FREQ”
“TRE LEVEL”
“BALANCE”
“–8” — “0” — “+8”
Adjusts left/right speaker balance.
(Left)“L15” — “0” — “R15” (Right)
Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.
(Rear)“R15” — “0” — “F15” (Front)
You can set subwoofer level.
“–15” — “0” — “+15”
“FADER”
“SUB-W LEVEL”
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Basic Operations of remote control
In Tuner source
• Band select: [FM]/[AM]
• Station select: [4]/[¢]
• Recall preset stations: [1] — [6]
• Enter Menu List mode: [5]/[∞]
VOL
SRC
ATT
ENT
5/∞
In USB/Music CD/Audio file source
• Music select: [4]/[¢]
• Folder select: [FM]/[AM]
• Pause/Play: [ENT]
EXIT
AM
AUD
FM
• Enter Menu List mode: [5]
• Enter Music search mode: [∞]
• Movement between folders/files during Search
mode: [5]/[∞]
0 — 9
DIRECT
• Return to previous folder: [
]
In iPod source
• Music select: [4]/[¢]
• Pause/Play: [ENT]
General control
• Enter Menu List mode: [5]
• Volume control: [VOL]
• Source select: [SRC]
• Volume reduce: [ATT]
When the button is pressed again, the volume
returns to the previous level.
• Enter Music search mode: [∞]
• Movement between items during Music search
mode: [5]/[∞]
• Return to previous item: [
]
• Return to previous item: [
• Exit from mode: [EXIT]
• Selection of item: [5]/[∞]
• Determination: [ENT]
]
• Enter Audio Control mode: [AUD]
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Preparing the remote control unit
Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control
unit to the direction of the arrow.
Changing the battery of the remote control
unit
Keep on slide
CR2025
(+side)
Pull out
Use a commercially available button battery (CR2025).
Insert the battery with the + and – poles aligned
properly, following the illustration inside the case.
¤ CAUTION
• Do not set the remote control in hot places such
as on the dashboard.
• Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like.
• Keep battery out of reach of children and in
original package until ready to use. Dispose of
used batteries promptly. If swallowed contact
physician immediately.
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Appendix
About Audio file
About USB device
•
Playable Audio file
• When the USB device is connected to this unit,
it can be charged up provided that this unit is
powered.
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
•
Playable disc media
• Install the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and
Multi Card Reader.
• Save backups of the Audio files used with this unit.
The files can be erased depending on the operating
conditions of the USB device.
We shall have no compensation for any damage
arising out of erasure of the stored data.
• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase a commercially available USB device.
• When connecting the USB device, usage of the
CA-U1EX (option) is recommended.
• Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable
other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer
than 4 m can result in abnormal playback.
CD-R/RW/ROM
Playable disc file format
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
•
•
Playable USB device
USB mass storage class
Playable USB device file system
FAT16, FAT32
Even if the Audio files comply with the standards
listed above, the play may be impossible depending
on the types or conditions of media or device.
Playing order of the Audio file
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the
files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
•
^
¡
:
Folder
CD
(1)
:
A
udiofile
¡!
2
3
¡"
¡#
4
¡$
5
¡%
¡P
An online manual about Audio files is put on the site,
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/. On this online
manual, detailed information and notes which are not
written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read
through the online manual as well.
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• In this manual, the word “USB device” is used for flash
memories and digital audio players which have USB
terminals.
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iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this
About “KENWOOD Music Editor”
• This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD
Music Editor Light ver1.1” or later.
unit
Made for
• When you use the Audio file with database
information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor
Light ver1.1”, you can search a file by title, album or
• iPod nano (6th generation) • iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation) • iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation) • iPod nano (1st generation)
• iPod with video
• iPod classic
• iPod touch (4th generation) • iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation) • iPod touch (1st generation)
• In the Instruction manual, the term “Music Editor
media” is used to mean the device that contains
Audio files with database information added with
KENWOOD Music Editor.
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone
• iPhone 3G
• “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” is available
from the following web site:
• For further information on “KENWOOD Music
Editor Light ver1.1”, refer to the site above or the
application help.
• For information on the compatibility of iPod/iPhone
• Type of control available varies depending
on the type of connected iPod. See
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/ for further details.
• The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates
the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod
connection cable* (optional accessory).
* Not supported model KCA-iP500.
• Refer to the web site for connectable iPod and iPod
connection cable.
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• If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music
that has been played by the iPod is played first.
In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a
folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a
correct title, etc.
• You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” displayed on
iPod.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by
some settings made on this unit.
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.
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• Cannot set up the subwoofer.
• Cannot set up the low pass filter.
• No output from the subwoofer.
not set to On.
General
? The operation check sound (beep sound) does not
sound.
set to “THROUGH”.
The preout jack is being used.
The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from
the preout jack.
Tuner source
!
!
Cannot set up Display.
turned off.
? Radio reception is poor.
The car antenna is not extended.
Connect the Antenna control wire to the power
terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type
or short pole type antenna
The number of songs contained in “SONGS”
category of this unit is different from that
contained in “SONGS” category of iPod.
Podcast files are not counted in this unit as this unit
does not support the playback of podcast files.
Pull the antenna out all the way.
Disc source
? The specified disc does not play, but another one
plays instead.
The specified CD is quite dirty.
Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the
The disc is severely scratched.
Try another disc instead.
Audio file source
? 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 recording condition is bad.
Record the media again or use another media.
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NA DEVICE:
• An unsupported USB device is connected.
• Connection to the iPod has failed.
Remove the USB device and then
reconnect it.
Check that the connected iPod is an iPod
that is supported. See <About Audio file>
(page 36) for information on supported
iPods.
The messages shown below display your
systems condition.
TOC ERROR:
• No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine.
• The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-
down. The CD is scratched a lot.
ERROR 05:
The disc is unreadable.
Reset iPod/ iPhone.
ERROR 99/ERROR 77:
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
NO MUSIC/ERROR 15:
• The connected USB device contains no
Press the reset button on the unit. If the
“ERROR 99”/”ERROR 77” code does not
disappear, consult your nearest service
center.
playable Audio file.
• Media was played that does not have data
recorded that the unit can play.
USB ERROR:
iPod ERROR:
Some trouble may have occurred to the
connected USB device.
Remove the USB device, then cycle the
power switch to ON. If the same display is
repeated, use another USB device.
IN (Blink):
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.
Connection to the iPod has failed.
Remove the USB device and then
reconnect it.
PROTECT (Blink):
Reset iPod/ iPhone.
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or
touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then
the protection function is activated.
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly
and press the reset button. If the “Protect”
code does not disappear, consult your
nearest service center.
NA FILE:
An Audio file is played with a format that this
unit can’t support.
COPY PRO:
A copy-protected file is played.
REAR ERROR: The file system of the connected USB device
is broken.
Copy the files and folders for the USB
device again. If the error message is still
displayed, initialize the USB device or use
other USB devices.
NO DEVICE:
The USB device is selected as a source
although no USB device is connected.
Change the source to any source other
than USB. Connect an USB device, and
change the source to USB again.
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Specifications
FM tuner section
USB Interface
Frequency range (200 kHz step)
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
USB Standard
: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB)
: 11.2dBf (1 μV/75 Ω)
Maximum Supply current
: 500 mA
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)
: 19.2dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω)
File System
: FAT16/ 32
Frequency response ( 3 dB)
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
MP3 decode
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)
: 63 dB
WMA decode
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
Stereo separation (1 kHz)
: 40 dB
AAC decode
: AAC-LC ”.m4a” files
AM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (10 kHz step)
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Maximum output power
: 50 W x 4
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 31 dBµ (36 µV)
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)
: 22 W x 4
Speaker Impedance
: 4 – 8 Ω
CD player section
Laser diode
: GaAlAs
Digital filter (D/A)
: 8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter
: 24 Bit
Tone action
Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB
Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB
Treble : 12.5 kHz 8 dB
Preout level / Load (CD)
: 2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance
: ≤ 600 Ω
Spindle speed
: 500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Auxiliary input
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
: 0.008 %
Input Maximum Voltage
: 1200 mV
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)
: 110 dB
Input Impedance
: 10 kΩ
Dynamic range
: 93 dB
MP3 decode
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)
: 14.4 V
Maximum Current consumption
: 10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D)
: 182 x 111 x 158 mm
AAC decode
: AAC-LC “.m4a” files
Weight
: 1.5 kg
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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CALIFORNIA, USA
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which
contains
2CAUTION
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.
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
Kenwood Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location : Top plate
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful 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.
FCC NOTE
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 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 encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood
manufactured this product so as to
decrease harmful influence on the
environment.
• The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
• “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
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