Kenwood KDC MP8017 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-MP8017

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction

manual.

Familiarity with installation and operation pro-

cedures will help you obtain the best perfor-

mance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of

the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty

card, and in the space provided below. Refer to

the model and serial numbers whenever you call

upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or

service on the product.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Model KDC-MP8017

Serial number

Contents

Safety precautions

MP3 player features

Warning.........................................................................................3

Safety precautions ........................................................................4

Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6

Notes on playing MP3 files...........................................................8

Playing MP3 Files........................................................................24

File Search ..................................................................................24

Folder Search..............................................................................25

Fast Forwarding and Reversing MP3 Play..................................25

Folder Select...............................................................................26

File / Folder Repeat.....................................................................26

Random Play...............................................................................27

Switching Display for MP3 .........................................................27

Name Scroll for MP3 ..................................................................27

General features

Power..........................................................................................10

Switching Modes........................................................................10

Volume........................................................................................11

Attenuator ...................................................................................11

Loudness ....................................................................................11

System Q....................................................................................12

Audio Control Setting..................................................................12

Speaker Setting...........................................................................13

Clock display ...............................................................................13

Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................14

Menu settings

Menu System .............................................................................28

Security Code..............................................................................28

Touch Sensor Tone......................................................................29

Manual Time Adjustment............................................................30

Selectable Illumination................................................................30

Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................30

Contrast Adjustment...................................................................30

Dimmer .......................................................................................30

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) ....................................31

Reading the MP3 ID3 tag ...........................................................31

Switching the MP3 title information display...............................31

Text Scroll ..................................................................................31

Tuner features

Tuning..........................................................................................16

Station Preset Memory...............................................................16

Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................16

Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................17

Switching Display for Tuner ........................................................17

CD/External disc control features

Installation

Playing CDs.................................................................................18

Playing Other Disc mode............................................................19

Switching Display for Discs ........................................................19

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................20

Track Search................................................................................20

Disc Search.................................................................................20

Track / Disc Repeat .....................................................................20

Track Scan...................................................................................21

Random Play...............................................................................21

Magazine Random Play...............................................................21

Text / Title Scroll..........................................................................22

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................22

Accessories.................................................................................32

Installation Procedure .................................................................32

Connecting Wires to Terminals...................................................33

Installation...................................................................................34

Troubleshooting Guide........................................37

Specifications.....................................................41

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2Warning

NOTE

2CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

In compliance with Federal Regulations,

following are reproductions of labels on, or

inside the product relating to laser product

safety.

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment may cause harmful interference

to radio communications, if it is not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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HACHIOJI-SHI

TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT

CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR

1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Location : Bottom Panel

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio

frequency energy. Changes or modifications

to this equipment may cause harmful

interference unless the modifications are

expressly approved in the instruction manual.

The user could lose the authority to operate

this equipment if an unauthorized change or

modification is made.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety precautions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer to be

2WARNING

2CAUTION

To prevent injury or fire, take the

To prevent damage to the machine,

take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative

12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the top or bottom covers of

the unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to

direct sunlight or excessive heat or

humidity. Also avoid places with too much

dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive

shock, as it is a piece of precision

equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one

with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse

with the wrong rating may cause your unit

to malfunction.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the

faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the

screws provided. If you use the wrong

screws, you could damage the unit.

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving

faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or

malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so

will cause damage or breakdown.

connected:

To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"

switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to

"N".

following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully

locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of

place when jolted.

When you connect a model with no "O-N"

switch, the converter cord CA-DS100

available as an option may be required. For

details, consult your Kenwood dealer.

If a model with no "O-N" switch is

connected, some unavailable functions and

information that cannot be displayed are

generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,

Magazine random play, and CD Text display.

Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,

C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers

can be connected.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or

ground wires, make sure to use

automotive-grade wires or other wires with

a 0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent

wire deterioration and damage to the wire

coating.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or

leave any metallic objects (such as coins or

metal tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange

smells, turn off the power immediately and

consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught

between the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it

to strong shock.

2CAUTION

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

The unit may break or crack because it

contains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the

LCD is damaged or broken due to shock.

The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to

your health or even fatal.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD

contacts your body or clothing, wash it off

with soap immediately.

Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter

into the unit, the adapter might separate

from the CD and damage the unit.

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• 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.

Cleaning the CD Slot

NOTE

As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,

clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can

get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD

slot.

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Press the reset button if the disc auto

changer is first controlled and operates

incorrectly. The original operating condition

will return.

• The functions that can be used and the

information that can be displayed will differ

depending on the external disc players

being connected.

Reset button

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get

dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Lens Fogging

• We recommend the use of the Security

Code function (see p. 28) to prevent theft.

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult

to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold

weather, dew or condensation may form on

the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called

lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.

In such a situation, remove the disc and wait

for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit

still does not operate normally after a while,

consult your Kenwood dealer.

Cleaning the 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.

2CAUTION

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.

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Handling Compact discs

Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched

or warped can cause the sound to

skip and the unit to operate

incorrectly, resulting in worsened

sound quality. Take the following

precautions to prevent your CDs from

getting scratched or damaged.

Storing CDs

Checking New CDs for Burrs

When playing a new CD for the first time,

check that there are not any burrs stuck to

the perimeter of the disc or in the central

hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not

load properly or may skip while playing.

Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a

similar utensil.

• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to

direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the

dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or

CD-RW is more susceptible than a music

CD to damage from high temperatures and

humidity, and in some cases, may become

unusable if left in the car for long periods

of time.

• Remove CDs from the unit when not

listening to them for a while, and put them

back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs

that are removed from their cases or prop

them against something.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD

(the side opposite the label) when holding

it.

Burrs

Cleaning CDs

If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently

using a commercially available cleaning cloth

or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the

center of the disc and moving outward. Do

not clean CDs with conventional record

cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals

such as paint thinner or benzene.

• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is

more fragile than that on an ordinary music

CD, and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints

on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to

cause skipping when the disc is played. For

these reasons, handle the disc very carefully.

Detailed handling instructions will appear on

the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this

information carefully before using the disc.

• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.

Tape

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Do Not Load CD Accessories

Do not use commercially available CD

accessories that can be loaded into the CD

slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets,

or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause

the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for

this unit and do not use any special shape

CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause

the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the

Labeled Side

Do not use the CD with the label sticker

stuck on it.

Using such a CD may cause the CD to be

deformed and the sticker to peel off,

resulting in malfunction of the unit.

Removing the CD

Only remove the CD from the machine in a

horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may

damage the surface of the CD if you try

pulling it down as it ejects.

• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

only for this unit.

•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not

undergone finalization processing cannot

be played. (For more information on

finalization processing, refer to the manual

for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or

CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally,

depending on the recording status, it may

prove impossible to play certain CDs

recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.

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Notes on playing MP3 files

This unit can play MP3 files.

1.1; the character code is ASCII (see A List of Codes).

Note, however, that the MP3 file recording media and formats

acceptable are limited.

Entering file and folder names

When entering file and folder names, use the alphanumeric

characters described above only. If you use any other character for

entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may

neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.

When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following

restrictions.

Acceptable media

The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 files which have the

MP3 filename extension (.MP3). MP3 files should therefore be saved

with the MP3 extension.

The MP3 file recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM,

CD-R, and CD-RW.

Acceptable medium formats

Writing files into a medium

The medium formats acceptable to this unit are ISO 9660 Level 1

and Level 2 excluding the extended formats. When reading an MP3

file written in a format other than ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, the

unit may fail to play the file normally or display the file or folder name

correctly.

When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all

the files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or

non-MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts

playing MP3 files.

In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file

or a file search or folder search may not be performed smoothly.

You should not write non-MP3 files or unneeded folders along with

MP3 files on the medium.

The major specifications of ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 are as

follows:

• Maximum number of directory levels: 8

• Maximum number of files and folders per directory level:

253 (files and folders in total)

• Characters available to file and folder names:

A - Z, 0 - 9, _(underscore)

2CAUTION

When playing MP3 files on a medium which also contains non-MP3

files or folders, observe the following precautions. Loading such a

medium may produce loud noise to break the speakers.

•Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the

• Maximum number of characters in file names :

Level 1: 12 (including a separator "." and a 3-character extension)

Level 2: 31 (including a separator "." and a 3-character extension)

MP3 extension.

The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 files as long as they have

the MP3 extension.

Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer

When you use your MP3 encoder to

compress audio data to an MP3 file, set

the transfer bit rate of the encoder to

fixed 128 kbps.

When you use your CD writer to record

MP3 files up to the maximum disc

capacity, disable additional writing. For

recording on an empty disk up to the

maximum capacity at once, check Disc

at Once.

•Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3 file.

MP3 file playing order

When selected for play, folder search, file search, or for folder select,

files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written

by the CD writer.

Because of this, the order in which they are to be recorded does not

match the order in which they are played. You may be able to set the

order in which MP3 files are to be played by writing them onto a

medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play

sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD writer.

Entering ID3 tag

Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1 and

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For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is

subject to folder search, file search, or folder select as shown below.

Operation of the button

AM Button

Current

folder number

FM Button

Root

Virtual folder

Folder

File

Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy Medium's virtual folder/file hierarchy

for a folder select

(For a file search or folder search

)

When folder select is selected with file

to move from folder to folder ...

being played

During folder select, a virtual folder is created one hierarchical level

below each folder. The hierarchy is displayed as if the MP3 file

recorded in each folder were placed in that virtual folder.

When the unit enters the folder select mode with file

being

played, it selects folders as shown below, starting with folder

(virtual folder

Operation of the button

Current

folder number

4 Button

¢ Button

AM Button

FM Button

NOTE

•Each virtual folder is displayed with the original folder name bounded

by parentheses " ( ) ". For example, the virtual folder below the folder

named " 4 " is displayed with a name of " (4) ". The file name of each

virtual folder is displayed with up to 29 characters (in the ISO 9660

Level 2 format) or 10 characters (in the ISO 9660 Level 1 format),

excluding the binding parentheses.

Level 1

Level 3

Level 5

Level 4

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 5

Level 2

Level 4

When a file search is executed with file

being played ...

Operation of the button

Current

file number

•The FM button is disabled in a folder because it has no subordinate

hierarchical level below. Immediately after entering the folder select

mode as in the above example, therefore, the FM button cannot be

¢ Button

4 Button

Beginning of

file

used as there is no hierarchical level below folder

Once you have moved to folder using the

folder select function, for example, you can use the FM button to

select folder one level below.

When a folder search is executed with file

being played ...

When a folder search is executed with file

currently being

played, the unit selects folders as shown below, starting with

folder

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General features

Power

5/ ∞

Q / AUD

SRC / PWR OFF

CLK

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC (source) button.

NOTE

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.

NOTE

ATT/LOUD

DISP

The status of the Security Code function (page 28) is displayed

whenever the power is switched on.

"CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered

"CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered

Release

button

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode

switches as follows:

Clock indicator

ATT indicator

Tuner mode

CD/MP3 mode

External disc control mode 1

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

LOUD indicator

System Q indicator

Speaker Setting indicator

Standby mode

Selecting standby mode:

Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .

When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.

The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the

power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have

the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.

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NOTE

Attenuator

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit

that is connected.

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX

mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-

S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control

mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-

CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or

switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX

mode only).

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.

When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.

When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original

level.

NOTE

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates

the attenuator function.

During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show

in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode

will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

NOTE

Loudness

Selecting AUX-name display

Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the

AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection

mode.

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select

"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.

The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the

DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is

on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the

loudness on and off.

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.

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General features

System Q

Volume Offset

Fader

Bass

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types

of the music.

Middle

Treble

Balance

Switching the Preset Sound Setting:

Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting

switches as follows:

NOTE

Source tone memory

Each source (CD, FM, AM and disc changer) has its own memory

in which to store the bass, middle, and treble tone settings.

The settings made for a particular source are recalled

Scan of Flat – Easy

Easy

Jazz

Pops

(Default setting)

User memory*

automatically whenever you use that source (for example, FM

mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).

*User memory:

Flat

The unit returns to the state

adjusted the last time with

the audio control setting feature.

Top 40

3 Adjust each mode

Rock

Press the 4/¢ button.

Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.

As you proceed, each indicator would go on.

NOTE

Adjustment

mode

Operation of Audio control button

4 button

Bass decreased.

Middle decreased.

¢ button

(Display)

The System Q function changes the values of the following

sound quality parameters:

Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass

extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality

factor, treble center frequency, and treble level.

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the

speaker setting mode.

Bass ("Bass")

Bass increased.

Middle("Middle")

Treble("Treble")

Balance("Balance")

Fader ("Fader")

Middle increased.

Treble decreased.

Treble increased.

Right channel emphasized.

Left channel emphasized.

Rear channel increased.

Front channel increased.

Volume Offset

("V Offset")

The sound level of

each source increased.

The sound level of

each source decreased.

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

NOTE

1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the

control mode.

Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would

clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are

replaced with the values in the audio control setting.

2 Selecting mode

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will

change as follows:

Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the

AM button reverses it.

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Speaker Setting

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled

with the System Q, according to types of speakers.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.

3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") /

For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch") /

For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")

4 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode.

NOTE

Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and

treble

Clock display

Changing the Clock Display:

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches

between the clock and each mode display.

NOTE

The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

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General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or

detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate:

1 • When the control panel is visible:

Press the release button.

2CAUTION

• When the control panel has been hidden:

Press the upper side of the faceplate.

Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket

first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the

connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.

2 Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.

2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the control panel:

1 Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

2 Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the

panel.

3 Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.

2CAUTION

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without

attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate

bracket to be deformed.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after

removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause

damage to the unit.

NOTE

The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.

NOTE

Opening the control panel:

• 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.

1 Press the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open.

2 Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.

Reattaching the Faceplate:

1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front

toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the

faceplate bracket.

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Tuner features

NOTE

DISP/NAME.S 38

SRC

While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, L, M and SRC.

#1-6

AUTO/

AME

Band display

Frequency

Preset station number

AUTO indicator

ST indicator

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Tuner features

received.

Tuning

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset

station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up

when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator

lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that

Selecting Tuning Mode:

station with a single touch of a button.

Press the AUTO button.

Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as

follows.

1 Select the band/station that you want to have stored.

2 Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for

at least two seconds.

Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that

the data has been stored.

Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

Recalling a Preset Station:

Manual (Manual Tuning)

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Tuning:

NOTE

1 Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner

mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been

selected.

You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and

AM bands.

2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.

Each time you press the FM button, the band switches

between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups

of preset stations).

Auto Memory Entry

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in

the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with

the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful

when you are travelling and do not know what stations are

available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way.

3 • Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,

the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to

move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next

lowest number).

• Manual Tuning

Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.

Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

1 Select the band for auto memory entry.

2 Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto

memory entry.

The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order.

When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset

memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays

the last station received.

NOTE

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

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Recalling a Preset Station:

NOTE

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

You can enter up to eight characters for each name.

6 Assigning Names

Press the NAME.S button.

The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station

Name Preset mode ends.

Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be

stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode

ends.

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset

Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be

assigned names.

NOTE

• You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM

stations.

1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to

enter.

• All the station names will be erased if you press the Reset

button.

2 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode

is entered.

• If you want to change the name of a station, first display the

name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then

change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.

The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.

3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the

desired position.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢

button to the right.

Switching Display for Tuner

You can change the display used when listening to the radio.

4 Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

entered change as listed below.

Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Changing the Display:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as

follows:

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Station frequency

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

SNPS name (only when being preset)

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ﬂ

îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

â ä ê ë

5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for

the name.

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CD/External disc control features

Playing CDs

SRC

Playing CDs:

Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing

the CD insertion slot.

Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the

slot. The CD will start playing. Push back the bottom of the

faceplate with your hand until it locks.

The IN indicator will light when a CD has been inserted.

2CAUTION

SCAN

RDM

REP

DISP/

NAME.S

When inserting a CD, make sure the CD has been completely

drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to do so

might scratch the CD.

Release

button

M.RDM

Playing CDs Already Inserted:

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the CD

mode.

"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.

The CD will start playing.

Pausing and Restarting CD Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

Track time

Disc number

Track number

Eject:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

Press the 0 button.

The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it

locks.

2CAUTION

• Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is

already there.

IN indicator

• The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will

get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.

• 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.

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.

Doing so will cause breakdown.

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NOTE

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.

• When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you

try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the

CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.

• While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, L, M and SRC.

Switching Display for Discs:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc

play switches as follows:

Track time

Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Playing Other Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and

the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current

unit).

Playing Discs:

NOTE

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc

control mode.

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name

function (page 22). Note that depending on the unit, display

may not be possible.

• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which

the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is

displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for

MD.

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting

the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution

messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some

characters may not be displayable.

The disc will start playing.

NOTE

The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit

that is connected.

Mode Display Examples

• "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected

• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected

• "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

NOTE

• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc

in the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the

changer has finished, the player will return to the first disc and

start playing it.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

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CD/External disc control features

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Disc Search

(Function of disc changers)

Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

changer.

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the AM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

decreases by one.

Reversing Disc Play:

Hold down on the 4 button.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

Making a Forward Disc Search:

You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the

model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is

canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point

normal play will automatically resume.

Press the FM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

increases by one.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

"Load" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc

changer.

Track Search

Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc

until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Making a Reverse Track Search:

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.

Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.

Press once to search back to the beginning of the current

track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous

track, and so forth.

Turning Repeat Play On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and

off as follows:

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search

back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not

"recycled" to the last track on the disc.

Track Repeat ON

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)

Making a Forward Track Search:

Repeat OFF

Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.

Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

"Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number

blinks in the display when track repeat is on.

"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the

display when disc repeat is on.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the

last track on a disc.

NOTE

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Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.

NOTE

Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Track Scan

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changers)

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random

Starting the Track Scan:

order.

Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10

seconds of each track will be played, in order.

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

1 Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on

and off.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep

on listening to a track normally.

"M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is

turned on.

The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the

display as the next track is being selected.

When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.

The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is

being played.

NOTE

• The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.

• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.

2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another disc/track will be selected and played.

NOTE

Random Play

• Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.

"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.

The track number will change over and over in the display as

the next track is being selected.

When the track has been selected, play will begin.

The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being

played.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using

random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using

the same function.

2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another track will be selected and played.

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CD/External disc control features

Text / Title Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text

to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the

desired position.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢

button to the right.

4 Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

entered change as listed below.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.

The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.

Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

To scroll manually:

1 Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

scrolling display of the titles.

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ﬂ â ä ê

NOTE

• Please see the menu settings (page 31) about switching

between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

• Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.

• You cannot use the text scroll function during magazine random

play.

î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for

the name.

NOTE

You can enter up to 12 characters for each name.

6 Press the NAME.S button.

The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is

canceled.

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be

stored with the characters input so far.

NOTE

1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

• The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ

depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see

your disc changer manual for details.

Up to 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.

• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If

another disc happens to have the same specifications as one

that you have already stored a name for, the name will be

displayed for it, too.

• This function is not available for disc changers that do not

feature the Disc Name Preset function.

• The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the

Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title

is displayed.

2 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is

entered.

• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2

to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the

changes.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

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MP3 player features

• Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this

unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer.

• MP3 recorded media allows you to register a single media

name only. Registration for each CD as it is available with the

CD cannot be achieved.

SRC

REP

DISP

Release

button

#3/RDM

Track number

Track time

IN indicator

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MP3 player features

Doing so will cause breakdown.

NOTE

Playing MP3 Files

Play:

• When you load a media and eject it right away, the next time

you try to insert the media may not load. In such a situation,

take the media out for a moment and then reinsert it.

• The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and

CD-RW.

The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2. The

methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3 files

are covered in "Notes on playing MP3 files" (page 8). Check that

section before creating your MP3 media.

• It takes time for the unit to check each medium to see if it

contains any MP3 file before it starts playing the medium.

• While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, L, M and SRC.

Press the Release button to slide open the faceplate, showing

the CD (insertion) slot.

Holding the media with the labeled side facing up, insert it in

the slot. The media will start playing. Push back the bottom of

the faceplate with your hand until it locks.

The IN indicator will light when a media has been inserted.

2CAUTION

When inserting a media, make sure the media has been

completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to

do so might scratch the media.

Playing Media Already Inserted:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode.

"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.

The media will start playing.

Pausing and Restarting Media Play:

File Search

Press the 38 button to make the media pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

Search forward or backward through the files on the media

until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

NOTE

MP3-related operations (such as a file search and folder search)

cannot be performed during a pause. Cancel the pause before

you can perform such operations.

Making a Backward File Search:

Press the 4 button to display the desired file number.

Press once to search back to the beginning of the current file,

twice to search back to the beginning of the previous file, and

so forth.

Eject:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

Press the 0 button.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed file number.

The media stops playing and ejects from the slot.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it

locks.

Making a Forward File Search:

Press the ¢ button to display the desired file number.

Press once to fast forward to the next file, twice to fast

forward to the file after that, and so forth.

2CAUTION

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed file number.

NOTE

• Do not attempt to insert a media into the slot if another one is

already there.

• 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.

It may take time for the file search depending on the number of

files and the state of the folder hierarchy.

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the slid condition.

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•Time code may be different between the states before and after

the fast forwarding and reversing operations.

•The time code for the first few seconds on pressing the button

may be unchaged.

•The time code variation may be large if a file is encoded in

variable bit rate (VBR).

Folder Search

Search forward or backward through the folders on the media.

Making a Backward Folder Search:

Press the AM button.

Pressing the button moves back to the previous folder. The

unit plays the medium starts at the beginning of the selected

folder.

If the selected folder contains no MP3 file, the unit

automatically plays the file nearest to that folder in the MP3

file playing order.

Making a Forward Folder Search:

Press the FM button.

Pressing the button moves to the next folder. The unit plays

the medium starts at the beginning of the selected folder.

If the selected folder contains no MP3 file, the unit

automatically plays the file nearest to that folder in the MP3

file playing order.

NOTE

It may take time for the folder search depending on the number

of files and the state of the folder hierarchy.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing MP3 Play

Fast Forwarding MP3 Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Release your finger to play the MP3 at that point.

Reversing MP3 Play:

Hold down on the 4 button.

Release your finger to play the MP3 at the point.

NOTE

• If you reach the beginning of the file with the fast reverse, the

player enters the pause state. If you release the button, the

music begins to play.

•During the fast forwarding and reversing process, audible tone

and time code display are disabled.

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MP3 player features

See "Notes on playing MP3 files" (page 8) for details.

Folder Select

You can use this function to select the folder containing the

sound file you want be played.

3 When you have found a desired folder

Press either the #2 or 38 button.

This ends the folder select mode and starts playing the first

MP3 file in the selected folder.

1 Enter the Folder Select Mode

Pressing the #2 button enters the folder select mode.

The display reads as shown below.

NOTE

• If the folder selected after leaving the folder select mode

contains no MP3 file, the unit plays the MP3 file nearest to that

folder in the MP3 file playing order.

Displays the current folder name.

• If the folder select mode is interrupted by another session such

as traffic information, you will be brought back to the first folder

in the media.

(KENWOOD)

• During the folder select mode, no audible sound is produced.

Displays the hierarchical level of the current folder.

File / Folder Repeat

Repeat playing the file or the folder currently being listened to.

NOTE

The unit cannot enter the folder select mode if the loaded

medium contains no folder recorded.

Turning Repeat Play On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch repeat file/folder play on and

off as follows:

2 Selecting the desired folder

• You can move from folder to folder at the same hierarchical

level:

File Repeat ON

Press the ¢ button to move to the next folder at the same

hierarchical level.

Folder Repeat ON

Press the 4 button to move to the previous folder at the

same hierarchical level.

File/Folder Repeat OFF

• You can select the hierarchical level of the folder:

Press the FM button to move down one level in the folder

hierarchy.

"F REP ON" is displayed when file repeat is on.

"FOL REP ON" is displayed when folder repeat is on.

Press the AM button to move up one level in the folder

hierarchy.

NOTE

Repeat play is canceled when you eject the media.

• You can return to the first hierarchical level (Root Jump):

Press the #3 button to return to the folder at the top

hierarchical level on the medium currently being played.

NOTE

The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select

mode are different from those in the folder search mode.

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• The track time display may not match the actual track time

depending on the MP3 file recording states.

• For display items for File name/ID3 tag, see "Switching the MP3

title information display" for menu settings (page 31).

Random Play

Play all the files on the current folder in random order.

1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.

"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.

When the file has been selected, play will begin.

2 To change the file being heard, press the ¢ button.

Name Scroll for MP3

Another file will be selected and played.

This function permits the folder/file name and ID3 tag(Song

title, Artist, Album) to be scrolled and the entire name to be

displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

NOTE

Random play is canceled when you eject the media.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the folder name or the file

name.

Switching Display for MP3

Switch the display that appears while MP3 files are playing.

The display of the name will be scrolled repeatedly.

To scroll manually:

Press the DISP button to display the folder name or the file

name.

Switching Display for MP3:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during files

play switches as follows.

Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one

scrolling display of the names.

Track time

NOTE

Please see the menu settings (page 31) about switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

Disc name (DNPS) (Only when being preset)

Folder name

File name / ID3 tag

NOTE

• You can give names to media through the presetting disc name

function (page 22).

• If you try to display the name of a media that does not have

one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• Folder names and file names are not displayed correctly if the

loaded medium does not conform to ISO 9660 Level 1/2 or if

they contain any character unacceptable to your CD writer.

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Menu settings

Menu System

SRC

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu

mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the

following operations.

1 Enter the menu mode

Press the MENU button for at least one second.

"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current

settings displayed.

#1-4

DISP

2 Selecting function to set

Press the FM button to search through the functions until you

see the one you want to adjust in the display.

Press the AM button to search through the functions

backward.

Function items change in the order of features that follow in

the menu system.

Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor

tone function from on to off, first search through the

functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.

3 Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.

Menu display

The setting will change for each function.

Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from

on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.

4 Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

Security Code

When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch,

you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security

code is input. This function helps prevent theft.

NOTE

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You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code

function. Turning off the power during the procedure will

deactivate the security code setting.

Once the security code function has been activated, "Security"

disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be

possible to cancel this function afterwards.

7 Press the Preset button and input the security code again.

8 Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.

"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code

function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is

disconnected from the battery, the security code must be

entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.

"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to

input the code.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

2 Select the four digits to use in your security code.

NOTE

If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode

will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 4 to 8

above again.

The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it

to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.

Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down

and keep it separately in a safe place).

If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:

The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in

the display, asking you to input the security code.

Repeat steps 7 and 8 above, and input the security code.

You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"

appears in the display.

3 Press the MENU button for at least one second.

"MENU" is displayed first and then "Security" is displayed.

4 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second.

"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating

the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"

appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.

If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter

the correct code to turn the unit on.

5 Press the preset button and enter the security code that you

have selected in step 2.

Example: Use "3510" as the security code.

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

operation. It can be switched on or off.

# Times

pressed

Step

Button to press

Display

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

Display and setting:

"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)

"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

6 Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.

The security code will be set.

"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking

you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When

"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.

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Menu settings

Manual Time Adjustment

Switching Graphic Display

Adjust the time manually.

This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the

display if there is too much information in the display.

Display and setting:

1 Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function

"Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part

of the display. (Default setting)

in the menu system.

2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second to

enter the Manual time adjustment mode.

The time display will blink.

"Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper

part of the display and the IN indicator.

3 • Adjusting the hours

Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM

button to make the hours go back.

• Adjusting the minutes

Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the

4 button to make the minutes go back.

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment

Display and setting:

mode.

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the

clock counting.

NOTE

The initial setting value is "5".

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the color of the button illumination between

green and red.

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

NOTE

Display and setting:

The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire

is not connected.

"Button Green" : The color of the illumination is green.

"Button Red" : The color of the illumination is red.

Display and setting:

"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting)

"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

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NOTE

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to

reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

If you don't turn the MP3 ID Read ON, the setup items will not

be displayed.

Display and setting:

"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on. (Default setting)

"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.

NOTE

Text Scroll

This function permits the CD text, MD title and ID3 tag(Song

title, Artist, Album) to be scrolled and the entire text to be

displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic

scrolling is permitted.

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.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling (Default setting)

"Scroll MANU" : Manual scrolling

Reading the MP3 ID3 tag <in MP3 mode>

ID3 tag information in the MP3 file is configured for use.

Display and setting:

"ID3 Read ON" : ID3 tag is read.

"ID3 Read OFF" : ID3 tag is not read. (Default setting)

NOTE

• If you switch this setting during the play of MP3, the track is

replayed from the beginning.

• If you turn the ID3 tag read ON, beginning of the play is

delayed for reading process of each tag for the tune.

Switching the MP3 title information display

You can switch what you want to display for an ongoing tune.

Display and setting:

"ID3 DISP A" : Filename

"ID3 DISP B" : ID3 tag song title and its artist name (Default

setting)

"ID3 DISP C" : ID3 tag album name and its artist name

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Accessories

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and

External view

Number of items

disconnect the - battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

..........................................1

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,

battery, ignition.

..........................................1

..........................................2

..........................................4

..........................................1

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.

2CAUTION

• 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.

• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the

car or anything else conducting electricity. 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.

..........................................1

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,

blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar

material.

• Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See

the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

2CAUTION

The use of any accessories except for those provided might

result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the

accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

2WARNING

Rear right output (Red)

Rear left output (White)

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.

2CAUTION

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.

Front right output (Red)

Front left output (White)

To KENWOOD disc changer/

DAB control input/

KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-

SS100

FM/AM antenna input

NOTE

To connect these leads, refer to the

relevant instruction manuals.

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

When using the optional power amplifier, connect

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

to its power control terminal.

P.CONT.

Fuse (10A)

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)

White/Black

To front left

speaker

FRONT • L

To car light control switch

ILLUMI

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

White

Gray/Black

To front right

speaker

FRONT • R

Gray

Green/Black

Ignition key

switch

To rear left

speaker

REAR • L

ACC

Green

Ignition wire (Red)

Car fuse box

Car fuse

box

(Main fuse)

Purple/Black

Battery wire (Yellow)

To rear right

speaker

REAR • R

Purple

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

Battery

–

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Installation

Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

Installation

Firewall or metal support

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 35)”

and then remove the hard rubber frame.

Mount the J-Car trim plate with the thick part at the

bottom.

Accessory6

Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with

the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the

accessory screws.

6 mm

MAX.

6 mm

MAX.

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve with

a screwdriver or

T/N

M5mm

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

T: Toyota cars

N: Nissan cars

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

Accessory2

Metal mounting

strap

Accessory4...for Nissan car

Accessory5 ...for Toyota car

Accessory8

J-Car Trim Plate

(place thick part on

bottom)

NOTE

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit

is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may

skip).

2CAUTION

• 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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Installation

Removing the hard rubber frame

Removing the Unit

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and

Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 14)” and

then remove the hard rubber frame.

then remove the faceplate.

Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on

the back panel.

Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the

two locks on the upper level.

Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the

figure.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each

side, as shown.

Accessory6

Catch facing up

Lock

Catch

Accessory3

Removal tool

Accessory3

Removal tool

Push upward the removal

tool toward the top, and

pull out the unit halfway

whilst pressing towards the

inside.

When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two

locations.

2CAUTION

Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal

tool.

Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

NOTE

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same

manner.

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Installation

Locking the faceplate to the unit

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not

fall off, follow the directions below.

Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 14) and

remove the faceplate.

Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from

the unit.

Accessory7

Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.

Refer to the section "Theft Deterrent Faceplate (page 14)" and

then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 4 mm) in any other screw

holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it

will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts

inside the unit.

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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.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The power does not turn on.

The fuse has blown.

After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the

fuse with one with the same rating.

No sound can be heard, or the

volume is low.

Attenuator is turned on.

Turn off Attenuator.

The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one

side.

Reset the fader or balance settings.

The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected

incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness

correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to

Terminals".

The values of Volume offset are low.

Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 12)

Nothing happens when the

buttons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in

the car.

Check the speaker wiring.

The sound quality is poor or

distorted.

The speakers are not wired correctly.

Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output

terminal is connected to a different speaker.

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended.

Pull the antenna out all the way.

The antenna control wire is not connected.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

The memory is erased when

the ignition is turned off.

The battery wire has not been connected to the proper

terminal.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

A CD ejects as soon as it is

loaded.

The CD is upside-down.

The CD is quite dirty.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"

(see p. 6).

The sound skips on a CD.

A track will not play.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"

(see p. 6).

Random play has been selected.

Turn off random play.

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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.

Free switching of the sound

quality.

The system Q function is set on Scan mode.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode. (see p. 12).

Audio control setting cannot be

achieved.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode.(see p. 12).

Cannot play an MP3 file.

Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2.

Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2.

Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 file name.

The MP3 file has no or invalid filename extension.

The media is scratched or dirty.

Clean the media, referring to the section on "Cleaning

CDs" (see p.6).

Noise or no sound generated

when an MP3 file is played.

The file has the MP3 filename extension while it is not an

MP3 file.

Do not use the ".MP3" extension in non-MP3 files.

Takes time before the unit

starts playing MP3 files.

The medium contains many folders, files, and hierarchical

levels.

The unit checks all files on the loaded medium first. If

the medium has many files recorded, it may take a long

time for the unit before it starts playing MP3 files.

Fails to play MP3 files in the

intended order.

The MP3 files were not written by the CD writer in the

order in which you wanted them to be played.

Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the

order in which MP3 files are to be played by writing

them onto a medium with their file names beginning

with play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99".

The sound skips when an MP3

file is being played.

The media is scratched or dirty.

Clean the media, referring to the section on "Cleaning

CDs" (see p.6).

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Troubleshooting Guide

CD/MP3/External disc control mode

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The disc control mode cannot

be selected.

No wire has been connected to the disc changer input

terminal on the unit.

Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on

the unit.

The specified disc does not

play, but another one plays

instead.

The specified CD is quite dirty.

Clean the CD.

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.

Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the

specified disc.

The disc is severely scratched.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Try another disc instead.

The sound skips.

Remove whatever is touching it.

If skipping happens at the same place when the car is

stopped, something with the CD is wrong. Clean the CD.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).

The display shows that the

changer is being played, but no

sound can be heard.

The specified track will not

play.

Random play or magazine random play has been

selected.

Turn off random play or magazine random play.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track

scan, random play, and

magazine random play start by

themselves.

The setting is not cancelled.

The settings for these functions remain on until the

setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is

turned off or the source changed.

Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW

Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-

R/CD-RW.

Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the

CD-R/CD-RW.

Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:

• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is

entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the

recommended actions.

No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

Eject

] Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

] Insert the CD.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No Disc

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

TOC Error

The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.

] Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

Blank DISC

No Tr DISC

NO PANEL

No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.

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 "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

E-77

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.

Mecha 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.

Hold Error

If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.

] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.

If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Audio section

Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)

Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB

Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB

Maximum output power................................................47 W × 4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W × 4

Tone action

Bass : ..........................................................100 Hz 10 dB

Middle : .........................................................1 kHz 10 dB

Treble :.........................................................10 kHz 10 dB

Preout level / Load (during disc play) ...................1800 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)

General

Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V

Current consumption.............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 × 53 × 162 mm

7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-5/16 in..

CD player section

Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling

D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit

Spindle speed...............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit

Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ................................................93 dB

Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB

Channel separation..............................................................85 dB

Weight...................................................................4.0 lbs (1.7 kg)

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