PhatNoise KDC MP8029 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-X8529  
KDC-MP8029  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
© B64-2964-00/01 (MW)  
Basic Operations of remote  
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Accessories/  
Installation Procedure  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Installation  
Removing the Unit  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Specifications  
English  
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Safety precautions  
About CD players/disc changers  
connected to this unit  
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in  
1998 or later can be connected to this unit.  
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood  
dealer for connectable models of disc changers/  
CD players.  
2WARNING  
To prevent injury or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any  
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)  
inside the unit.  
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players  
released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made  
by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.  
Unsupported connection may result in damage.  
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the  
applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players.  
The functions that can be used and the information  
that can be displayed will differ depending on the  
models being connected.  
• Never watch the G-Analyzer Display screen when  
you are driving. Otherwise, a car accident may  
result.  
2CAUTION  
To prevent damage to the machine, take  
the following precautions:  
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V  
DC power supply.  
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct  
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid  
places with too much dust or the possibility of  
water splashing.  
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate  
case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive  
heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,  
as it is a piece of precision equipment.  
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if  
you connect them incorrectly.  
Lens Fogging  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens  
fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such  
a situation, remove the disc and wait for the  
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does  
not operate normally after a while, consult your  
Kenwood dealer.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with  
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong  
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open  
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will  
cause damage or breakdown.  
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws  
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could  
damage the unit.  
About "Media Manager" of PC application  
attached to KDC-X8529  
• "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM  
attached to this unit.  
• Refer to the attached installation manual for the  
installation method of "Media Manager".  
• Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the  
installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager"  
for the operation method of "Media Manager".  
• The unit can play CD (hereafter called "ACDrive  
disc") created by "Media Manager".  
• Refer to the following site for the updated  
information of "Media Manager".  
• Contact Kenwood for the function and operation  
of the "Media Manager".  
Attach the panel while you are on the  
vehicle  
The panel lock arm will be appeared when the  
panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be  
attached during the driving.  
• "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise.  
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD  
slot  
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the  
CD and damage the unit.  
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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English  
Notes  
• If you experience problems during installation,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset  
button. The unit returns to factory settings when  
the Reset button is pressed.  
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails  
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be  
restored.  
About DAB Tuner control  
Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB  
Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the  
control method of DAB Tuner function.  
However, the following control methods of the  
function for this unit may be differed from the  
Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following  
supplemental instruction.  
<Auto Ensemble Memory Entry>  
1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble  
Memory Entry.  
2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.  
Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.  
After storing in the memory finishes, the  
number of the pre-set buttons and the  
ensemble label are displayed.  
Reset button  
<Searching by programme type and language>  
and <Languages to be displayed> in  
<Programme Type (PTY) Function>  
At the operation to press [DISP] button, press [TI]  
button.  
Reset button  
• The characters which can be displayed by ISO  
8859-1.  
The marking of products using lasers  
(Except for some areas)  
• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used to  
explain more clearly how the controls are used.  
Therefore, what appears on the display in the  
illustrations may differ from what appears on  
the display on the actual equipment, and some  
of the illustrations on the display may represent  
something impossible in actual operation.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says  
that the component uses laser beams that have  
been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit  
is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.  
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside  
the unit.  
Cleaning the Unit  
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a  
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.  
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off  
with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then  
wipe neutral detergent off.  
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its  
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth  
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may  
scratch the surface or erases characters.  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,  
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
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About CDs  
Handling CDs  
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.  
Removing CDs  
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out  
horizontally.  
CDs that can’t be used  
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.  
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a  
normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after  
reading the caution items on the package etc.  
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.  
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that  
are dirty can’t be used.  
• This unit can only play the CDs with  
When using a new CD  
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it  
after removing them with a ball pen etc.  
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not have  
the mark.  
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t  
be played. (For the finalization process refer to  
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-  
R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)  
Burrs  
Burrs  
CD storage  
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat  
or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is  
high.  
• Store CDs in their cases.  
CD accessories  
Don’t use disc type accessories.  
CD cleaning  
Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
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About AAC, MP3 and WMA  
The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called  
Audio file) and the media format has the following  
limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the  
specification, may not able to be played normally,  
or the file and folder names may not be displayed  
correctly.  
File/Folder name is the number of the characters  
including the extensions.  
MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of Ver1.X. (KDC-  
MP8029 only)  
AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.  
Limitation of structure for the file and the  
folder  
Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC:  
".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA")  
Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides  
the Audio file. If it is attached, the file, which is not the  
Audio file, will be played and outputs the loud noise, and  
then the speaker will be damaged.  
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8  
• Maximum number of folders: 100  
• Maximum number of files per folder:  
KDC-MP8029: 255  
KDC-X8529: 4096  
The files with copy protection cannot be played.  
Playing order of the Audio file  
Playable AAC file  
The Audio file is played in the order which is written  
by writing soft. You may be able to set the playing  
order by writing the play sequence numbers such  
as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.  
".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format.  
for the details.  
Playable MP3 file  
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file  
Example  
0
¡
: Folder  
: Audio file  
• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps  
• Sampling frequency  
KDC-MP8029: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1,  
48 kHz  
KDC-X8529: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
CD  
(1)  
¡!  
2
¡"  
3
Playable WMA file  
¡#  
¡$  
• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio  
(Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or  
after which applies the new functions)  
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¡%  
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps  
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
• Playing order  
Playing order after ¡! play.  
¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...  
Playable media  
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW  
• File search  
Forward file search during ¡# play.  
Push the Control knob to [¢] ¡$  
Depending on the writing software, it may not be  
possible to use quick formatted CD-RW discs.  
When recording to the media up to the maximum  
capacity at once, the writing soft is set to "Disc at once".  
• Folder search  
Forward folder search during ¡" play.  
Push the Control knob to [FM] 3, 4...  
• Folder select  
When it is set to directory 4, skip to the folder  
before the same level by folder select.  
Push the Control knob to [4] 2  
When it is set to directory 3, makes the level up  
by folder select.  
Playable disc format  
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2  
• Joliet  
• Romeo  
• Long file name.  
The maximum number of characters for  
display  
File/Folder name:  
Push the Control knob to [AM] 2  
KDC-MP8029: 64 characters  
KDC-X8529: 128 characters  
MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property/  
AAC song information (KDC-X8529 only): 30  
characters  
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Notes on Multi-function Key System  
Multi-function Key System serves to control various  
functions with the [1] — [6] buttons.  
The basic operation of the Multi-function Key  
System is described below.  
Real operational example of the Multi-  
function Key System  
Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during  
CD play.  
1. Show the function display of the Random Play.  
If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the  
[NEXT] button to switch the sections until the  
"RDM" function display is shown above the [3]  
button.  
Whats the Multi-function Key System?  
This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key  
System that enables the operation of multiple  
functions with one button.  
2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.  
Press the [3] button.  
Each time the [3] button under the "RDM"  
function display is pressed the Random Play is  
turned ON/OFF.  
For example, you can enter the Display Control  
Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing  
the [3] button during CD play.  
Setting each function  
The function display will show the controllable  
function of the [1] — [6] button above the button.  
Pressing the [1] — [6] button below the desired  
function enables the setting of the function.  
Example: KDC-X8529  
SYS.Q DISP  
Displaying the desired function  
If five or more functions are available to be set with  
the [1] — [6] button, they are divided into multiple  
function groups (referred to as sections in this  
manual) for registration.  
XT  
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP F SEL  
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.  
Example: Function display of CD & External disc  
source  
Example: KDC-X8529  
SYS.Q DISP  
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL  
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General features  
ANG  
ATT  
VOL  
Control knob  
NEXT/  
MENU  
Release button  
1 – 6  
SRC  
ANG  
ATT  
VOL  
Control knob  
NEXT/  
MENU  
Release button  
1 – 6  
SRC  
Power  
Volume  
Turning ON the Power  
Increasing Volume  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.  
Decreasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.  
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page  
30) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".  
Turning OFF the Power  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
Attenuator  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
Press the [ATT] button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator  
turns ON and OFF.  
Selecting the Source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
When it’s ON, "ATT" is displayed.  
Source required  
Display  
Tuner  
"TUNER"  
CD  
"Compact Disc"  
"TV"  
"CD Changer"  
"AUX"  
TV (Optional accessory)  
External disc (Optional accessory)  
Auxiliary input  
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"AUX EXT"  
"STANDBY"  
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General features  
3 Select the Detail Audio item for adjustment  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Audio Control  
Each time the knob is pressed, the items that  
can be adjusted switch as shown below.  
4 Adjust the Detail Audio item  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Bass level  
3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can  
be adjusted switch as shown below.  
Adjustment Item  
Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ" 40/50/60/70/80/100/  
120/150 Hz  
Bass Q Factor  
Bass Extend  
Display  
Range  
"Bass Q Factor" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00  
"Bass EXT" OFF/ON  
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
Middle level  
Adjustment Item Display  
"Rear Volume" 0 — 35  
Subwoofer level*2,3,4 "Sub-WLevel" –15 — +15  
Range  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz  
Rear Volume *1  
Middle Center  
Frequency  
"Middle FRQ"  
Bass level*5  
"Bass Level"  
"Middle Level" –8 — +8  
"Treble Level" –8 — +8  
"Balance"  
"Fader"  
–8 — +8  
Middle Q Factor  
"Middle Q Factor" 1.00/2.00  
Middle level*5  
Treble level*5  
Balance  
Treble level  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
Treble Center Frequency "Treble FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz  
Fader*4  
Exit Audio Control mode  
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
*1 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio  
Setup> (page 10) is set to "ON".  
When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency  
response is extended by 20%.  
You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by  
pressing any button except for [VOL] and [ATT]/[ANG]  
buttons.  
*2 You can control this item when <Switching preout>  
(page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP8029  
only)  
*3 You can control this item when <Subwoofer  
Output> (page 12) is set to "SW ON".  
*4 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio  
Setup> (page 10) is set to "OFF".  
*5 These items can be adjusted in details by the  
following methods.  
Audio Setup  
*5 Source tone memory: The set up value is put in the  
memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)  
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over  
Network.  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press any button.  
Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and  
[ATT]/[ANG] button.  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Audio Setup mode  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
Adjust the detail of Audio Control  
1 Select the Audio item for adjustment  
By referring to the step 1 — 3 above, select the  
desired item to be set in detail from the items  
marked with *5.  
3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can  
be adjusted switch as shown below.  
2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio  
Control  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
4 Setup the Audio item  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
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Equalizer Control  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
Through/40/60/80/100/120/  
150/180/220 Hz  
Front High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-F Fc"  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Rear High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-R Fc"  
Through/40/60/80/100/120/  
150/180/220 Hz  
2 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is  
displayed above the [1] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
Low Pass Filter*1,2  
"LPF-SW"  
50/60/80/100/120/  
Through Hz  
Subwoofer Phase*1,2 "SW Phase" Reverse (180°)/Normal (0°)  
Volume offset  
Loudness  
"Vol-Offset" –8 — 0  
"LOUD"  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
Dual Zone System  
"2 ZONE"  
3 Enter Equalizer Control mode  
Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.  
Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a  
4 Select the Equalizer Control item for  
adjustment  
Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.  
difference from the basic volume.  
Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones  
during low volume.  
*1You can control this item when <Switching preout>  
(page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP8029  
only)  
*1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer  
Output> (page 12) is set to "SW ON".  
*2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio  
Setup> is set to "OFF".  
5 Adjust the Equalizer control item  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Each time the knob is pushed, the setting  
switches as shown below.  
Sound setting  
User memory  
Rock  
Display  
"USER"  
"ROCK"  
"POPS"  
Dual Zone System  
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output  
Front channel and Rear channel separately.  
- The channel of sub source is set up by <Dual Zone  
System Setting> (page 34).  
- Main source is selected by [SRC] button.  
- The volume of Front channel is adjusted by [VOL]  
knob.  
Pops  
Easy  
"EASY"  
Top 40  
Jazz  
"TOP 40"  
"JAZZ"  
Natural  
"NATURAL"  
- The volume of Rear channel is adjusted by <Audio  
Control> (page 10).  
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.  
The Dual Zone System can be used with the Auxiliary  
input sources shown below.  
User memory:  
The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 10).  
Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker  
Setting> (page 12).  
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.  
- Internal auxiliary input  
5 Exit Audio Setup mode  
Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
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General features  
Speaker Setting  
Display Mode Switching  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal  
when setting the speaker type.  
Switching the display mode.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
"SP SEL" is displayed.  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the Speaker type  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
Each time the knob is turned, the setting  
switches as shown below.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.  
4 Select the display Type  
Speaker type  
OFF  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
Display  
"OFF"  
"5/4 inch"  
"6x9/6 inch"  
"O.E.M."  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Each time the knob is pushed, the display mode  
switches as shown below.  
Display Mode Display  
"Display Type A"  
1
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
"Display Type B"  
1
2
Subwoofer Output  
"Display Type C"  
3
3
3
4
5
6
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.  
Hold down on [AM] of the Control knob for at  
least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed, Subwoofer  
output switches ON and OFF.  
"Display Type D"  
"Display Type E"*  
4
6
7
When it’s ON, "SW ON" is displayed.  
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You can control this function when <Switching  
preout> (page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-  
MP8029 only)  
You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio  
Setup> (page 10) is set to "OFF".  
1 Graphic display part  
2 Text display part  
3 Text icon display part  
4 Upper text display part  
5 Middle text display part  
6 Lower text display part  
7 Source icon display part  
8 Function item display  
9 G-Analyzer display part  
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5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer  
display  
Press the [3] ("Graph") button.  
* Function of the KDC-X8529  
5 Exit display control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
6 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer  
display part display  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Each time the button is pressed, the graphic  
display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as  
shown below.  
Under the display type other than "Display Type D",  
the function item is not displayed. When the display  
type other than "Display Type D" is selected, press [1]  
to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will  
be displayed approximately 5 seconds.  
The information can be switched by the Display  
Type. Refer to the page on the following table for the  
methods to switch by the Display Type.  
Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display  
Movie 1  
Movie 2  
Movie 3*  
Spectrum analyzer 1*  
Spectrum analyzer 2*  
Spectrum analyzer 3*  
Spectrum analyzer 4*  
Spectrum analyzer 5*  
Wallpaper  
Display Type  
Graphic 1  
Text 2  
A
B
C
D
E
13  
13  
14  
15  
15  
15  
15  
15  
18  
Upper 4  
Middle 5  
Lower 6  
G-Analyzer 9  
* Function of the KDC-X8529  
KDC-MP8029 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer.  
7 Exit display control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
Display Type A/ Display Type B  
The setting of this function is available while "Display  
Type A"/ "Display Type B" is selected for the Display  
mode.  
Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer  
Display Switching  
Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer  
display.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.  
4 Select the display Type  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Select the "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B"  
display.  
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Display Type A/ Display Type B  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.  
Wallpaper selecting  
4 Select the display Type  
Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is  
set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B".  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Select the "Display Type B" display.  
1 Select the wallpaper display  
Refer to <Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer  
Display Switching> (page 13).  
5 Enter text select mode  
Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.  
6 Select the text  
2 Select the wallpaper  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Refer to the table described later for setting  
items.  
Display the wallpapers one after another  
and select one  
1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON.  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, the Wallpaper  
scan is turned ON and OFF.  
7 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
In Tuner source  
When it’s ON, "SCAN" is displayed.  
When it’s ON, each wallpaper is displayed every  
several seconds.  
2 At the wallpaper you want to display.  
Press the Control knob.  
Information  
Station name  
Frequency  
Clock  
Display  
"BAND+ch+SNPS"  
"BAND+ch+FREQ"  
"Clock"  
Date  
"Date"  
Select wallpaper manually  
1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, the Wallpaper  
scan is turned ON and OFF.  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
Disc title  
Track title  
Track number & Play time  
Disc name  
Clock  
Display  
"Disc Title"*  
"Track Title"*  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
2 Select the wallpaper.  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Each time the knob is pushed, the Wallpaper  
changes.  
"Clock"  
Date  
"Date"  
3 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
In Audio file source  
Information  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
File name  
Play time & File number  
Clock  
Display  
"Title/Artist"*  
"Album/Artist"*  
"Folder Name"  
"File Name"  
"P-Time"  
Display Type B  
Text Display Switching  
"Clock"  
Switching the text display.  
Date  
"Date"  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
In Auxiliary input source  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
Information  
Auxiliary input name  
Clock  
Display  
"AUX Name"/"AUX EXT"  
"Clock"  
Date  
"Date"  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.  
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In Standby  
6 Select the text display part  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display  
part.  
Information  
Standby  
Clock  
Display  
"STANDBY"  
"Clock"  
Date  
"Date"  
Select the text  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Refer to the table described later for setting  
items.  
Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary  
input source.  
* If the contents of the information cannot be  
displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.  
When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the  
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.  
File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits  
when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X8529 only).  
Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC-  
MP8029 only)  
Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be  
displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP8029 only)  
7 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
The information displayed in Upper text display part,  
Middle text display part and Lower text display part  
can be switched when "Display Type C" is selected.  
The information displayed in Upper text display part  
and Lower text display part can be switched when  
"Display Type D" is selected.  
Same information cannot be displayed in Upper text  
display part, Middle text display part and Lower text  
display part. However, the blank display is able to have  
multiple selections.  
Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC-  
MP8029 only)  
Display Type C/ Display Type D  
KDC-MP8029 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer.  
Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be  
displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP8029 only)  
When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the  
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.  
Text Display Switching  
Switching the text display.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.  
4 Select the display Type  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D"  
display.  
5 Enter text select mode  
Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.  
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General features  
The text display in the Upper text display  
part  
Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary  
input source.  
* If the contents of the information cannot be  
displayed, Play time is displayed.  
File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits  
when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X8529 only).  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Station name  
Frequency  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"BAND+ch+SNPS"  
"BAND+ch+FREQ"  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
Disc title  
Track title  
Track number & Play time  
Disc name  
Display  
"Disc Title"*  
"Track Title"*  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
The text display in the Middle text display  
part (Display Type C)  
In Audio file source  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Display  
Information  
Display  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
"Title/Artist"*  
"Album/Artist"*  
"Folder Name"  
"File Name"  
"P-Time"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Blank  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
"Blank"  
File name  
Play time & File number  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
In CD & External disc source  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
Information  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
In Standby  
Blank  
Disc title  
Track title  
Disc name  
"Blank"  
Information  
Standby  
Clock  
Display  
"STANDBY"  
"Clock"  
"Disc Title"*  
"Track Title"*  
"DNPS"  
Date  
"Date"  
In Audio file source  
In Auxiliary input source  
Information  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
Information  
Display  
Auxiliary input name  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
"AUX Name"/"AUX EXT"  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
Blank  
"Blank"  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
"Title/Artist"*  
"Album/Artist"*  
"Folder Name"  
"File Name"  
File name  
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Standby source  
In Audio file source  
Information  
Clock  
Date  
Display  
"Clock"  
"Date"  
Information  
Indicator  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"Indicator"  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
Blank  
"Blank"  
Blank  
"Blank"  
In Auxiliary input  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
"Title/Artist"*  
"Album/Artist"*  
"Folder Name"  
"File Name"  
Information  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
File name  
Blank  
"Blank"  
Standby source  
Information  
Indicator  
Clock  
Display  
"Indicator"  
"Clock"  
* If the contents of the information cannot be  
displayed, Kenwood Logo displayed.  
Date  
"Date"  
Blank  
"Blank"  
In Auxiliary input  
Information  
Display  
Indicator  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
"Indicator"  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
The text display in the Lower text display  
part  
Blank  
"Blank"  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Indicator  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
* If the contents of the information cannot be  
displayed, indicator displayed.  
"Indicator"  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
Blank  
"Blank"  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
Indicator  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"Indicator"  
"Speana/Clock"  
"Date"  
Blank  
"Blank"  
Disc title  
Track title  
Disc name  
"Disc Title"*  
"Track Title"*  
"DNPS"  
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General features  
Display Type C/ Display Type D  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
Display Type E  
Font Color Select  
G-Analyzer display Switching  
Selecting the display font color.  
Switches G-Analyzer display when the Display  
type is set to "Display Type E". (G: gravity)  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 9).  
Before switching G-Analyzer display, <G-Counter Level  
set> (page 33) and <G-Analyzer Calibration set> (page  
33) are required to be setup.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.  
4 Select the display Type  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D"  
display.  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.  
5 Enter Font Color select mode  
Press the [4] ("COLOR") button.  
4 Select the display Type  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Select the "Display Type E" display.  
6 Select the text display part  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display  
part.  
5 Enter G-Analyzer display select mode  
Press the [3] ("GMENU") button.  
Select the Font Color  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
6 Select the G-Analyzer display  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
7 Exit display control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
G-Force Sensor display  
G- Graphic display  
G-Meter display  
(Graphic)  
G-Meter display  
(Text)  
Point  
G-Counter display  
Time  
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TEL Mute  
The audio system automatically mutes when a  
call comes in.  
G-Graphic display  
Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction  
(e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic.  
G-Meter display (Graphic)  
Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right  
direction G, and left direction G by the numerical  
value.  
When a call comes in  
"CALL" is displayed.  
The audio system pauses.  
Listening to the audio during a call  
Press the [SRC] button.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio  
system comes back ON.  
G-Meter display (Text)  
The maximum value of acceleration G, right direction  
G, and left direction G is displayed by the numerical  
value. The value of G is only the reference so it is  
differed from the actual value.  
When the call ends  
Hang up the phone.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio  
system comes back ON.  
G-Counter display  
Adds the point of the acceleration level. The point  
is determined after a lapse of 1 hr drive or at power  
off (ex; ACC Off), and then it will be displayed by the  
graph. Furthermore, it displays the average of the past  
data by the line. (The scale of graph is determined  
along with the largest point among the past 10 data.)  
The value of G-Meter display and G-Counter display  
can be reset by <G-Analyzer Reset> (page 33).  
Faceplate Angle Adjustment  
7 Exit display control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.  
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can  
cause damage.  
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General features  
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)  
9 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.  
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to  
attach a title to  
When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at  
that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.  
Memory numbers  
- FM/AM: 30 stations  
- Internal CD player: 10 discs  
A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media.  
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the  
CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player  
manual.  
The title of station/CD can be changed by the same  
operation used to name it.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"Menu" is displayed.  
3 Select Name set mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Name Set" display.  
4 Enter Name set mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
5 Move the cursor to the enter character  
position  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and  
taken with you, helping to deter theft.  
6 Select the character type  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, the character type  
switches as shown below.  
Removing the Faceplate  
Press the Release button.  
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach  
it.  
Character type  
Alphabet upper case  
Alphabet lower case  
Numbers and symbols  
Special characters (Accent characters)  
7 Select the characters  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
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.  
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a  
numbers buttons.  
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.  
Character  
"D"  
"A"  
"N"  
"C"  
Button  
[3]  
[2]  
[6]  
[2]  
Times pressed  
1
1
2
3
2
"E"  
[3]  
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 and enter the name.  
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Reattaching the Faceplate  
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the  
depression on the faceplate.  
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.  
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to  
use the unit.  
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Tuner/TV control features  
Control knob  
SRC  
AUTO  
/AME  
1 – 6  
NEXT  
Control knob  
1 – 6  
Preset station  
NEXT  
SRC  
AUTO  
/AME  
Band display  
number  
Frequency display  
ST indicator  
Tuning  
Tuning Mode  
Selecting the station.  
Choose the tuning mode.  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the Tuning  
mode switches as shown below.  
1 Select tuner source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TUNER" display.  
Tuning mode  
Display  
Operation  
2 Select the band  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches  
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
Auto seek  
"Seek Mode Automatic search for a station.  
Auto 1"  
Preset station seek "Seek Mode Search in order of the stations in  
Auto 2" the Preset memory.  
Manual  
"Seek Mode Normal manual tuning control.  
Manual"  
3 Tune up or down band  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator  
is ON.  
Function of remote  
Direct Access Tuning  
Entering the frequency and tuning.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
"– – – –" is displayed.  
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3 Enter the frequency  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Example:  
Preset Tuning  
Calling up the stations in the memory.  
Desired frequency  
92.1 MHz (FM)  
810 kHz (AM)  
Press button  
[0], [9], [2], [1]  
[0], [8], [1], [0]  
1 Select the band  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
2 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are  
displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
Canceling Direct Access Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
3 Call up the station  
Press the desired [1] [6] button.  
Station Preset Memory  
Putting the station in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Frequency Step Setting  
Changing the tuning frequency step.  
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM  
band 9 kHz.  
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
3 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are  
displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
1 Turn the power OFF  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
2 Switch the frequency step  
While pressing the [1] and [5] button, press  
the [SRC] button.  
4 Put the frequency in the memory  
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least  
2 seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
On each band, 1 station can be put in the  
memory on each [1] — [6] button.  
Release your fingers from the button after the  
display is appeared.  
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz,  
and AM band 10 kHz.  
When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the  
original setting.  
When the frequency step is switched, the frequencies  
in the memory are deleted.  
Auto Memory Entry  
Putting stations with good reception in the  
memory automatically.  
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
2 Open Auto Memory Entry  
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.  
When 6 stations that can be received are put in  
the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.  
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Tuner/TV control features  
Function of LX BUS Television  
Function of remote  
TV Tuning  
Direct TV Tuning  
The TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television  
(optional accessory) can be selected.  
The action depends on the setting of the  
connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user  
instruction of the LX BUS Television for details.  
Entering the TV channel and tuning.  
1 Select the TV band  
Press the [FM] button.  
2 Enter Direct TV Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
"– –" is displayed.  
1 Select TV source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TV" display.  
3 Enter the TV channel  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Example:  
2 Select the TV band and Video input  
Press the [FM] button.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed, TV bands  
and Video input switch.  
Desired channel  
Press button  
8 ch  
[0], [8]  
3 Select the TV channel  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Canceling Direct TV Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
Function of LX BUS Television  
TV channel Preset Memory  
Putting the TV channels in the memory.  
1 Select the TV band  
Press the [FM] button.  
2 Select the TV channel to put in the memory  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
3 Put the TV channel in the memory  
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least  
2 seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
On each band, 1 TV channel can be put in the  
memory on each [1] — [6] button.  
Function of LX BUS Television  
Preset TV Tuning  
Calling up the TV channels in the memory.  
1 Select the TV band  
Press the [FM] button.  
2 Call up the TV channel  
Press the desired [1] [6] button.  
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features  
Control knob  
1 – 6  
NEXT  
SRC  
Control knob  
NEXT  
1 – 6  
Track time  
SRC  
Track number  
IN indicator  
When a disc is inserted  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Playing CD & Audio file  
Select the "Compact Disc" display.  
When there is no disc inserted  
Pause and play  
1 Open the panel.  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and  
plays.  
Press the [0] button.  
2 Insert a disc.  
Eject the disc  
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might  
interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this  
happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift  
lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the  
unit.  
Insert the disc horizontal to the slot. If you insert the  
Disc as you push down the Disc, it may scratch the  
Disc.  
1 Eject the disc  
Press the [0] button.  
2 Return the panel to the original position  
Press the [0] button.  
Refer to <About AAC, MP3 and WMA> (page 7) for the  
Audio file by models which can be played.  
The announcement when selecting the folder can be  
canceled by <Voice Index> (page 36) during the play  
of the ACDrive.  
When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.  
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features  
Function of disc changer/ Audio file  
Playing External Disc  
Disc Search/Folder Search  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc  
player connected to this unit.  
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the  
folder recorded on the Audio file media.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Display  
"CD Changer"  
"MD Changer"  
Disc player  
CD changer  
MD changer  
Function of remote  
Direct Track/File Search  
Pause and play  
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file  
number.  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and  
plays.  
1 Enter the track/file number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
The functions that can be used and the information  
that can be displayed will differ depending on the  
external disc players being connected.  
Direct File Search can be selected up to 999. (KDC-  
X8529 only)  
2 Do Track/File Search  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Canceling Direct Track/File Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Fast Forwarding  
Hold down on [¢] of the Control knob.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Function of disc changers with remote  
Direct Disc Search  
Reversing  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
Hold down on [4] of the Control knob.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
The sound is not output while the Audio file is being  
searched.  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while  
AAC file is being played. (KDC-MP8029 only)  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done  
depending on AAC file format. (KDC-X8529 only)  
2 Do Disc Search  
Press the [+] or [] button.  
Canceling Direct Disc Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Track/File Search  
Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio  
file folder.  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
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Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat  
Random Play  
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or  
Audio file folder folder you’re listening to.  
Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder  
in random order.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is  
displayed above the [4] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is  
displayed above the [3] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play  
Press the [4] ("REP") button.  
2 Turn ON/OFF the Random Play  
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play  
switches as shown below.  
Each time the button is pressed, Random Play  
turns ON and OFF.  
When it’s ON, "Random ON" is displayed.  
In CD & External disc source  
Repeat play  
Track Repeat  
(In Disc Changer)  
Display  
"Repeat ON"  
("Track Repeat ON")  
When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next  
random song starts.  
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)  
OFF  
"Disc Repeat ON"  
"Repeat OFF"  
Function of disc changer  
In Audio file  
Magazine Random Play  
Repeat play  
File Repeat  
Folder Repeat  
OFF  
Display  
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer  
in random order.  
"File Repeat ON"  
"Folder Repeat ON"  
"Repeat OFF"  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "M.RDM" is  
displayed above the [6] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
Scan Play  
Playing the first part of each song on the disc  
or Audio file folder you are listening to and  
searching for the song you want to listen to.  
2 Turning ON/OFF the Magazine Random Play  
Press the [6] ("M.RDM") button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the Magazine  
Random Play turns ON and OFF.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
When it’s ON, "Magazine RDM ON" is displayed.  
Repeat to press the button until "SCAN" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next  
random song starts.  
2 Start Scan Play  
Press the [2] ("SCAN") button.  
"Scan ON"/"Track Scan ON" is displayed.  
3 Release it when the song you want to listen  
to is played  
Press the [2] button.  
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
Function of Audio file  
Folder number display  
Displays the number in the folder  
Disc Random Play  
belonging to the currently selected folder.  
Playing randomly from all of the Audio files  
recorded in the disc.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is  
displayed above the [3] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
Folder name display  
Displays the current folder name.  
It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page  
28) is ON.  
2 Turn ON the Disc Random Play  
Press the [3] ("RDM") button for at least 1  
second.  
3 Select the folder level*  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
With the [FM] button, you move 1 level down  
and with the [AM] button 1 level up.  
When it’s ON, "Disc Random ON" is displayed.  
Canceling the Disc Random Play  
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.  
Selecting a folder in the same level  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
With the [4] of the Control knob, you move  
to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the  
Control knob to the next folder.  
When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next  
random song starts.  
Returning to the top level*  
Press the [3] ("HOME") button.  
Function of Audio file  
Folder Select  
* You can operate when <Switching the Play mode>  
(page 28) is set to "Folder Mode" while playing  
ACDrive. (KDC-X8529 only)  
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Scrolling the folder name display  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is  
displayed above the [5] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
4 Decide the folder to play  
Press the [1] ("OK") button.  
The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio  
file in the folder being displayed is played.  
2 Enter Folder Select mode  
Press the [5] ("FSEL") button.  
"Select Mode" is displayed.  
Canceling the Folder Select mode  
Press the [2] ("EXIT") button.  
During Select mode the folder information is  
displayed as shown below.  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
Function of ACDrive disc  
Switching the Play mode  
Arrange the playing orders of the songs by  
categories.  
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1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is  
displayed above the [1] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page  
28) is ON.  
This function is available only when the Play mode is  
set Genre, Artist, or Album.  
Canceling the Letter Seek  
Press the [1] ("EXIT") button.  
2 Select the Play mode  
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode  
switches as follows.  
3 Start the Letter Seek  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album  
name is displayed and read out by the order.  
Play mode  
Category which is to be arranged  
"Play List Mode" Play list order.  
"Genre Mode" By genre.  
"Artist Mode"  
"Album Mode" By album.  
"Folder Mode" By the folder recorded in Disc.  
By artist.  
The announcement of the initial can be canceled by  
<Voice Index> (page 36).  
When the Control knob is pushed to the reverse of  
[4] or [¢] while Letter Seek, the initial is displayed  
and read by the reversed order.  
When the Letter Seek is started, it cannot be  
cancelled.  
The category information of each song is the data  
registered in Media Manager when ACDrive disc is  
being generated.  
The announcement when the mode is switched can  
be canceled by <Voice Index> (page 36).  
The advancement of the Play mode information can  
be selected by [AM] and [FM] keys.  
4 Select the song to play  
Press the Control knob when the initial of the  
song you are searching is displayed and read.  
The selected initial group plays.  
The category with marks or letters that cannot be read  
cannot be selected.  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
Function of the ACDrive disc  
Letter Seek  
Text/Title Scroll  
The song, in which you want to play, can be  
searched by selecting the initial of Genre name,  
Artist name, or Album name.  
Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or  
MD title.  
Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at  
least 1 second.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is  
displayed above the [1] button.  
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>  
(page 8).  
2 Enter the Letter Seek mode  
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button for at least 1  
second.  
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Menu system  
Control knob  
MENU  
Control knob  
MENU  
Menu display  
Menu System  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Setting during operation beep sound etc.  
functions.  
The Menu system basic operation method is  
explained here. The reference for the Menu items  
and their setting content is after this operation  
explanation.  
When other items that are applicable to the basic  
operation method above are displayed, afterwards  
their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the  
uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.)  
Also, the explanation for items that aren’t applicable  
(<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step  
by step.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"Menu" is displayed.  
It is the item when the menu item of Middle text  
display part is selected.  
2 Select the menu item  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Example: When you want to set the beep sound  
select the "Beep" display.  
In Standby mode  
Security Code  
3 Set the menu item  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the  
knob is pushed it switches "Beep : ON"  
or "Beep : OFF". Select 1 of them as the  
setting.  
Because authorization by the Security Code is  
required when it’s removed from the vehicle,  
personalizing this unit is by using the Security  
Code is a help in preventing theft.  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and  
setting other items.  
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When the Security Code function is activated, it can’t be  
released.  
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in  
your "Car Audio Passport" in this package.  
If an incorrect code is input, "Waiting" is displayed, and  
the input prohibited time shown below is generated.  
After the input prohibited time lapses, "Security" is  
displayed, and input can be done.  
1 Enter Standby  
Number of times the  
incorrect code was input  
1
2
3
4
Input prohibited time  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
5 minutes  
1 hour  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.  
24 hours  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
When "Enter" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.  
In Standby mode  
4 Select the digits to enter  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Touch Sensor Tone  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)  
ON/OFF.  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Display  
"Beep : ON"  
"Beep : OFF"  
Setting  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the  
Security Code.  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.  
When "Re-Enter" is displayed, "Security" is  
displayed.  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and  
reenter the security code.  
In Standby mode  
"Approved" is displayed.  
The Security Code function activates.  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.  
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code,  
you have to start over from step 4.  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the Reset button and when its removed  
from the battery power source  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
The clock display blinks.  
1 Turn the power ON.  
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and  
reenter the security code.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Adjust the minutes  
"Approved" is displayed.  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
The unit can be used.  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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Menu system  
In Standby mode  
In Standby mode  
Date Adjustment  
Selectable Illumination  
Selecting the button illumination color as green  
or red.  
1 Select Date Adjust mode  
Push the knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Date Adjust" display.  
Display  
Setting  
"Button : Green"  
"Button : Red"  
The illumination color is green.  
The illumination color is red.  
2 Enter Date Adjust mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
The date display blinks.  
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to  
adjust  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
The items that are blinking are items that can be  
adjusted.  
In Standby mode  
Dimmer  
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when  
the vehicle light switch is turned ON.  
4 Adjust each item  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Display  
"Dimmer : ON"  
"Dimmer : OFF"  
Setting  
The display dims.  
The display doesn’t dim.  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the  
date.  
6 Exit Date adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Function of the KDC-MP8029  
In Standby mode  
Switching preout  
In Standby mode  
Switching the preout between the rear and  
subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without  
effect from the fader control.)  
Date Mode  
Setting the date format.  
1 Select Date Mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Date Mode" display.  
Display  
"SWPRE : Rear"  
"SWPRE : Sub-W"  
Setting  
Rear preout.  
Subwoofer preout.  
2 Select the date format  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
3 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
In Standby mode  
Built-in Amp Setting  
Built-in amplifier is controlled.  
Turning OFF this control enhances the preout  
quality.  
In Standby mode  
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
Display  
"AMP : ON"  
"AMP : OFF"  
Setting  
The built-in amplifier activates.  
The built-in amplifier deactivates.  
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the  
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.  
Display  
Setting  
"DSI : ON"  
"DSI : OFF"  
LED flashes.  
LED OFF.  
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Function of the KDC-X8529  
In Standby mode  
Detection of horizontal and straight directions should  
be done at horizontal location to go straight.  
G-Counter Level set  
Calibrating G-Counter. Setting the level according  
to the kinds of vehicles.  
1 Park the vehicle at horizontal location  
2 Select G-Analyzer Calibration set mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "G-Calibration" display.  
Display  
Setting  
Counter is easy to go up.  
"G-Counter: Level1"  
"G-Counter: Level2"  
"G-Counter: Level3"  
3 Enter G-Analyzer Calibration set mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
"Stop" is displayed.  
Counter is hard to go up.  
In the case of less acceleration, set it up to "G-Counter:  
Level1". In the case of frequent acceleration, set it up  
to "G-Counter: Level3".  
4 Start Calibration of horizontal direction  
Press the Control knob.  
Once "Move Forward" appears on the display, the  
vehicle must be advanced.  
5 Start Calibration of straight direction  
When the vehicle is driven on the straight  
direction, calibration of straight direction  
automatically starts.  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
In Standby mode  
G-Analyzer Reset  
Resets the value of G-Meter and G-Counter.  
In order to operate the detection of straight direction.  
1 Select G-Analyzer Reset mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "G-Reset" display.  
When the Calibration is finished, "Calibration OK"  
is displayed.  
2 Enter G-Analyzer Reset mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
If you fail to complete the calibraton, "No Calibration"  
is displayed. In such a case, repeats step 1 thru 6.  
3 Select the Reset item  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
"G-Meter Reset": Reset the value of G-Meter.  
"G-Counter Reset": Reset the value of G-Counter.  
6 Exit G-Analyzer Calibration set mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
4 Reset the value  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
"Reset OK" is displayed.  
5 Exit G-Analyzer Reset mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
In Standby mode  
G-Analyzer Calibration setup  
G-Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal  
acceleration and braking.  
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Menu system  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
G-Analyzer Stop Watch  
When "Running" is displayed (counted), the count is  
continued on although G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode  
is finished. If you want to stop the count, enter the  
menu mode then press the control knob.  
When Power off (ex; ACC OFF) while counting, the  
value of 1 second or less will be "00".  
The control of stop watch can be started by G-  
Analyzer function.  
Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads.  
1 Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Stop Watch" display.  
When the Dual Zone System is ON  
Other than Standby mode  
2 Enter G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
"Stop" is displayed.  
Dual Zone System Setting  
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel  
sound in the Dual Zone System.  
3 Enter Counter Ready mode  
Press the Control knob.  
"Ready" is displayed.  
Display  
Setting  
"Zone 2 : Rear" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear  
channel.  
4 Start Count  
"Zone 2 : Front" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front  
channel.  
When G on the vertical direction is detected  
during the traveling, the count is automatically  
started.  
"Running" is displayed.  
Other than Standby mode  
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)  
You can also start the counter by pressing the Control  
knob.  
Adjust the bass boost level of the external  
amplifier using the main unit.  
5 Stop Count  
Display  
Setting  
Bass boost level is flat.  
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).  
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).  
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).  
Press the Control knob.  
"Stop" is displayed.  
"AMP Bass : Flat"  
"AMP Bass : +6"  
"AMP Bass : +12"  
"AMP Bass : +18"  
The control will be started again when you accelerate  
or press the Control knob.  
Do the operation after step3.  
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power  
amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.  
For amplifiers there are the model that can be set  
from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set  
from Flat to +12 dB.  
When you Reset the Count  
(While "Stop" is displayed)  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is  
connected to the unit, "AMP Bass : +18" won’t work  
correctly even if it’s selected.  
The reset of count can be done when the count is  
stopped.  
6 Exit G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Other than Standby mode  
B.M.S. Frequency Offset  
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP FREQ : Normal"  
"AMP FREQ : Low"  
Boost with the normal central frequency.  
Drop the normal central frequency 20%.  
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When LX AMP unit connecting  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting &  
Station/Disc Naming  
AMP Control  
You can control the LX AMP connected to the  
unit.  
For selecting the display when switched to  
Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc  
Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/  
DNPS)> (page 20).  
1 Select AMP Control mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "AMP Control" display.  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display.  
2 Enter AMP Control mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"Menu" is displayed.  
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment  
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].  
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Push the Control knob to FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Name Set" display.  
For the details of the AMP Control item, see the  
Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.  
4 Adjust the AMP Control item  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is  
displayed.  
5 Exit AMP Control mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
5 Select the Auxiliary input display  
You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby  
mode.  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Each time the button is pressed, the display  
switches as shown below.  
• "AUX"/"AUX EXT"  
• "DVD"  
• "PORTABLE"  
• "GAME"  
In FM reception  
• "VIDEO"  
• "TV"  
CRSC (Clean Reception System  
Circuit)  
6 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Temporarily have reception switched from  
stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when  
listening to the FM station.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at  
that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display  
setting mode closes.  
The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the  
built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional  
KCA-S210A is used.  
Display  
"CRSC : ON"  
"CRSC : OFF"  
Setting  
The CRSC is ON.  
The CRSC is OFF.  
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may  
cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned  
ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.  
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Menu system  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
Function of ACDrive disc  
Text Scroll  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
Voice Index  
Display  
"Scroll : Auto"  
"Scroll : Manual"  
Setting  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
Doesn’t scroll.  
Set the anounce to guide during the play of  
ACDrive disc.  
Display  
Setting  
"Voice Index : ON"  
"Voice Index : OFF"  
Guide is announced.  
Not be announced.  
The text scrolled is shown below.  
- CD text  
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/  
Album name  
- MD title  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
In CD mode  
ACDrive firmware version display  
Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive  
function.  
In Standby mode  
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting  
1 Select the firmware version display mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "ACD F/W Version" display.  
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.  
Display  
Setting  
2 Display the ACDrive firmware version  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
"Built in AUX : OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary  
Input.  
"Built in AUX : ON" When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary  
Input.  
Function of the KDC-X8529  
In CD mode  
Unique ID display  
Displaying the serial number for each product.  
In Standby mode  
1 Select the unique ID display mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "ACD Unique ID" display.  
CD Read Setting  
When there is a problem on playing a CD with  
special format, this setting play the CD by force.  
2 Display the unique ID  
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].  
Display  
Setting  
"CD Read : 1"  
"CD Read : 2"  
Play CD and Audio file.  
Play CD by force.  
Other than Standby mode  
Setting "CD Read : 2" cannot play Audio file.  
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the  
"CD Read : 2" mode.  
Audio Preset Memory  
Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The  
memory can't be erased by the Reset button.  
1 Setup Sound Control  
Refer to the following operations to setup the  
Sound Control.  
- <Audio Control> (page 10)  
- <Audio Setup> (page 10)  
- <Equalizer Control> (page 11)  
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2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"Menu" is displayed.  
5 Select the Audio Preset Call  
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Call Ready" display.  
3 Select Audio Preset mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Audio Preset" display.  
6 Call up the Audio Preset  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
The "Call Ready" display blinks 1 time.  
4 Enter Audio Preset mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
7 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory  
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Memory" display.  
The User memory of <Equalizer Control> (page 11) is  
changed to the value which was recalled.  
The source tone memory item of <Audio Control>  
(page 10) is changed to the value which was recalled  
by the selected source.  
6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
The "Memory" display blinks 1 time.  
7 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You can't  
register by the source.  
When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the  
setting value which is registered.  
The following items can't be registered.  
Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual  
Zone System, Rear Volume, System Q Setting  
Other than Standby mode  
Audio Preset Call  
Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio  
Preset Memory> (page 36).  
1 Select the source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"Menu" is displayed.  
3 Select Audio Preset mode  
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "Audio Preset" display.  
4 Enter Audio Preset mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
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Basic Operations of remote  
SRC  
ATT  
VOL  
SRC  
AT T  
VOL  
38  
AUD  
AUD  
38  
FM+  
4
¢
4/¢  
AM–  
2-ZONE  
ABC  
FM/AM/+/–  
DIRECT  
/OK  
DIRECT  
DEF  
2-ZONE  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
WXY  
[0] — [9]  
PRS  
TUV  
QZ  
R.VOL  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Basic operations  
Use two "AA"-size batteries.  
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to  
remove it as illustrated.  
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned  
properly, following the illustration inside the case.  
[VOL] buttons  
Adjusting the volume.  
[SRC] button  
Each time the button is pressed, the source  
switches.  
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting  
the Source> (page 9).  
[ATT] button  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
When it is pressed again, it returns to the  
previous level.  
[
] button  
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.  
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is  
accidentally swallowed.  
Audio Control  
[AUD] button  
Select the Audio item for adjustment.  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above  
the dashboard.  
[VOL] buttons  
Adjust the Audio item.  
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In Disc source  
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 10) for the operation  
method, such as the procedures of Audio control and  
others.  
Only selecting and adjusting of the Basic Audio item  
can be done by the remote control. Selecting and  
adjusting of the Detail Audio item cannot be done.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Doing track/file forward and backward.  
[+]/ [] buttons  
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.  
[38] button  
Each time the button is pressed, the song pauses  
and plays.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Dual Zone System  
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 26) and  
<Direct Disc Search> (page 26), enter the track/  
file/disc number.  
[2-ZONE] button  
Each time the button is pressed, "2 ZONE" of  
<Audio Setup> (page 10) is turned ON and OFF.  
[5]/ [] buttons  
Adjusts the volume of the rear channel.  
It activates while the Dual Zone System is ON.  
In TV source  
[FM] button  
Select the TV band and Video input.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed, TV bands  
and Video input switch.  
In Tuner source  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Select the band.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed, it switches  
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Select the TV channel.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tune up or down band.  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset TV  
channels.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
[DIRECT] button  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.  
Enters and cancels the <Direct TV Tuning> (page  
24) mode.  
[DIRECT] button  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>  
(page 22) mode.  
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure  
Accessories  
2WARNING  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire  
(yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short  
circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those  
wires to the power source running through the fuse box.  
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..........1  
..........2  
..........4  
..........4  
..........1  
If the power is not turned ON (or it is ON, but will be OFF  
immediately), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit  
or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection  
function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker  
wire should be checked.  
If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position,  
connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be  
turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect  
the ignition wire to a power source with a constant  
voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die.  
If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so  
that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and  
opening.  
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching  
to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with  
one with the same rating.  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other  
similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove  
the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the  
terminals.  
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to  
which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail  
to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any  
metal part in the car.  
When only two speakers are being connected to the  
system, connect the connectors either to both the front  
output terminals or to both the rear output terminals  
(do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect  
the + connector of the left speaker to a front output  
terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear  
output terminal.  
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3
4
5
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from  
the ignition and disconnect the - battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire  
connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the  
following order: ground, battery, ignition.  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the  
unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
8. Press the reset button.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
A
B
Subwoofer right output  
(Red)  
Rear right output  
(Red)  
KDC-X8529  
A
B
Subwoofer left output  
(White)  
Rear left output  
(White)  
KDC-MP8029  
Rear right output (Red)/  
Subwoofer right output (Red)  
Front right output (Red)  
Front left output (White)  
AUX right input (Red)  
AUX left input (White)  
Rear left output (White)/  
Subwoofer left output (White)  
FRONT  
AUX IN  
KENWOOD disc changer  
control input  
To connect these leads,  
refer to the relevant  
instruction manuals.  
FM/AM antenna input  
Fuse (10A)  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
When using the optional power amplifier, connect  
to its power control terminal.  
P.CONT  
Power control wire (Blue/White)  
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect  
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna,  
or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of  
the film-type antenna.  
ANT.  
CONT  
Motor antenna control wire  
(Blue)  
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when  
either the telephone rings or during conversation.  
MUTE  
TEL mute wire (Brown)  
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having  
the external amp control function.  
External amplifier control wire  
(Pink / Black)  
To car light control switch  
Dimmer control wire (Orange  
/ White)  
White/Black  
To front left  
speaker  
White  
FRONT • L  
Gray/Black  
Gray  
To front right  
speaker  
FRONT • R  
REAR • L  
REAR • R  
Green/Black  
Green  
To rear left  
speaker  
Purple/Black  
Purple  
To rear right  
speaker  
Ignition key  
switch  
ACC  
Ignition wire (Red)  
Car fuse box  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis)  
+
Battery  
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Installation  
non-Japanese cars  
Japanese cars  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
frame> (page 44) and then remove the hard  
rubber frame.  
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each  
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and  
secure the unit with the accessory screws.  
Metal mounting strap  
(commercially available)  
Firewall or metal support  
T
N
T/N  
T
N
Bend the tabs of the  
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
mounting sleeve with a  
screwdriver or similar utensil  
and attach it in place.  
8 mm  
MAX.  
Self-tapping screw  
(commercially available)  
8 mm  
MAX.  
3
4
M5mm  
M5mm  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Accessory3...for Nissan car  
Accessory4 ...for Toyota car  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If  
the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the  
sound may skip).  
During installation, do not use any screws except for  
those provided. The use of different screws might result  
in damage to the main unit.  
Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used  
with excessive force during the installations.  
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Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit  
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main  
unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the  
provided screws in the holes shown below.  
Bottom panel  
Accessory5  
Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the  
one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will  
contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts  
inside the unit.  
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Removing the Unit  
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and  
remove the two locks on the upper level.  
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in  
the figure.  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
frame> (page 44) and then remove the hard  
rubber frame.  
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.  
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots  
on each side, as shown.  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Lock  
Catch  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the  
lower two locations.  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and  
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards  
the inside.  
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the  
same manner.  
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the  
removal tool.  
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,  
being careful not to drop it.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit  
may just be the result of slight misoperation or  
miswiring. Before calling service, first check the  
following table for possible problems.  
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone  
isn’t compensated for.  
Tuner source is selected.  
High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when  
in Tuner source.  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
General  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to  
one side.  
? The power does not turn ON.  
Center the fader and balance settings.  
The fuse has blown.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are  
connected incorrectly.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires,  
replace the fuse with one with the same  
rating.  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the  
wiring harness correctly. See the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches  
the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection  
function is activated.  
The values of Volume offset are low.  
Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the  
section on <Audio Setup> (page 10).  
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly  
and press the reset button.  
The <Built-in Amp Setting> (page 32) is OFF.  
Turn it ON.  
? There’s a source you can’t switch.  
There’s no media inserted.  
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.  
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s  
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each  
source.  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a  
screw in the car.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
The Disc changer isn’t connected.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer  
isn’t connected to it’s input terminal, You can’t  
switch to an external disc source.  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each  
output terminal is connected to a different  
speaker.  
? The memory is erased when the ignition is  
turned OFF.  
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.  
The preout jack is being used.  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from  
the preout jack.  
connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work.  
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.  
Check the Dimmer wire connection.  
The <Dimmer> (page 32) is OFF.  
Turn it ON.  
? The TEL mute function does not work.  
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The sound is not output from Subwoofer or it  
outputs the different sound.  
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the  
TEL mute wire is not connected.  
When "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 10) is set  
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the  
to ON.  
car.  
Turn OFF "2 ZONE".  
Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal  
part of the car.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Tuner source  
Disc source  
? Radio reception is poor.  
? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving  
The car antenna is not extended.  
External disc control mode.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
Unsupported disc changer is connected.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
Use the disc changer mentioned in the  
<About CD players/disc changers connected  
to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety  
precautions>.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the  
Direct Access Tuning.  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one  
plays instead.  
A station that can’t be received is being entered.  
Enter a station that can be received.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz  
unit.  
Clean the CD.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that  
specified.  
What can be designated in the FM band is to  
0.1 MHz.  
Eject the disc magazine and check the  
number for the specified disc.  
? It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Try another disc instead.  
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound  
volume.  
If the tuner sound volume is louder than the  
set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is  
used.  
? Can’t remove disc.  
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has  
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned  
OFF.  
The disc can only be removed within 10  
minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF.  
If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn  
the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject  
button.  
? The disc won’t insert.  
There’s already another disc inserted.  
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.  
? Direct Search can’t be done.  
Another function is ON.  
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.  
? Track Search can’t be done.  
For the discs/folders first or last song.  
For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be  
done in the backward direction for the first  
song or in the forward direction for the last  
song.  
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Audio file source  
The messages shown below display your  
systems condition.  
? Cannot play an Audio file.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Eject:  
No disc magazine has been loaded in  
the changer. The disc magazine is not  
completely loaded.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning  
of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).  
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
Insert the CD.  
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being  
played.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning  
of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).  
No Disc:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The recording condition is bad.  
Record the media again or use another media.  
TOC Error:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-  
down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
? The Audio file track time isn’t displayed correctly.  
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There are times when it isn’t displayed  
correctly according to the Audio file recording  
conditions.  
Error 05:  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD correctly.  
Blank Disc:  
No Track:  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
No tracks are recorded on the MD,  
although it has a title.  
Error 15:  
Media was played that doesn’t have data  
recorded that the unit can play.  
Use media that has data recorded that  
the unit can play.  
NO PANEL:  
Error 77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being  
connected to this unit has been removed.  
Replace it.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Press the reset button on the unit. If  
the "Error 77" code does not disappear,  
consult your nearest service center.  
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc  
magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for  
some reason.  
Check the disc magazine. And then  
press the reset button on the unit. If the  
"Mecha Error" code does not disappear,  
consult your nearest service center.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Hold Error:  
The protective circuit in the unit activates  
when the temperature inside the  
automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C  
(140°F), stopping all operation.  
Cool down the unit by opening  
the windows or turning on the air  
conditioner. As the temperature falls  
below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start  
playing again.  
No Name:  
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD  
play having no disc names preset.  
Waiting:  
Load:  
Radio text data is being received.  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc  
changer.  
Reading:  
IN (Blink):  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.  
The CD player section is not operating  
properly.  
Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be  
ejected or the display continues to flash  
even when the CD has been properly  
reinserted, please switch off the power  
and consult your nearest service center.  
Unsupported File:  
An Audio file is played with a format that  
this unit can’t support.  
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Copy Protection:  
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A copy-protected file is played.  
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Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range  
(50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Maximum output power  
: 50 W x 4  
(200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)  
: 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω)  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)  
: 15.2 dBf(1.6 µV /75 Ω)  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)  
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)  
: 70 dB  
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)  
: ≥ 80 dB  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)  
: 22 W x 4  
Tone action  
Bass : 100 Hz 10 dB  
Middle : 1 kHz 10 dB  
Treble : 10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)  
: 5000 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance (during disc play)  
: ≤ 80 Ω  
Stereo separation (1 kHz)  
: 40 dB  
Auxiliary input  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Input Maximum Voltage  
: 1200 mV  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range  
(9 kHz space) : 531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Input Impedance  
: 100 kΩ  
(10 kHz space) : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 28 dBµ (25 µV)  
General  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)  
: 14.4 V  
CD player section  
Laser diode  
: GaAlAs  
Current consumption  
: 10 A  
Digital filter (D/A)  
: 8 Times Over Sampling  
Installation Size (W x H x D)  
: 182 x 53 x 155 mm  
D/A Converter  
: 1 Bit  
Weight  
: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)  
Spindle speed (Audio file)  
: 1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)  
Wow & Flutter  
: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)  
: 0.008 % (KDC-X8529)  
: 0.01 % (KDC-MP8029)  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
: 110 dB (KDC-X8529)  
: 105 dB (KDC-MP8029)  
Dynamic range  
: 93 dB  
Channel separation  
: 96 dB  
MP3 decode  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
AAC decode  
: AAC-LC ".m4a" files  
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