CD-RECEIVER
KDC-MPV7023
KDC-6023
KDC-5023R
KDC-5023
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2517-00/00 (MW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2WARNING
2CAUTION
About CD players/disc changers
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1998 or later can be connected to
this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc
changers/ CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players released in 1997 or earlier and disc
changers made by other makers cannot be
connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from
the CD and damage the unit.
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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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.
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
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.
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.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
• 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.
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.
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About GSM Hand Free Unit
About CDs
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/6023
Refer to the instruction manual of GSM
Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional
accessory), when connected, for the
operation method.
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
The locations of the buttons to be pressed are
shown below.
¢
4
SRC
• 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.
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.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
AM
MENU
DISP GSM
FM
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.
Burrs
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
Burrs
.
It may not correctly play disks which do not
have the mark.
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
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.
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Notes on playing MP3
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
Entering file and folder names
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
Acceptable medium formats
If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are
not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly
depending on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not
play correctly.
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file
or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have
the MP3 extension.
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3 data
with the MP3 encoder.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
• Transfer bit rate: 8 —320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
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MP3 playing order
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were
written by the CD writer.
Operation of the button
¢ Button
Current
file number
4 Button
Beginning of file
Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played
may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD
writer.
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button
FM Button
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is
subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
4 Button
¢ Button
AM Button
FM Button
Folder
File
Root
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
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General features
Release button
SRC
Power
¢
4
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 24) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
38
AM /
NF
DISP/NAME.S
FM
VOL
System Q/
AUD
Source required
Display
KDC-MPV7023/6023
Tuner
CD
"TUNER"
"CD"
External disc (Optional accessory)
TV (Optional accessory)
"DISC CH"/ "CD2"
"TV"
(KDC-MPV7023/6023 only)
Auxiliary input
(Optional accessory: KDC-5023R/5023)
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"AUX"/ "AUX1"
"ALL OFF"
KDC-5023R/5023
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
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switch as shown below.
System Q
4 Adjust the Audio item
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
music.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
1 Select the source to set
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
"Bass"/ "BAS"
"Middle"/ "MID"
"Treble"/ "TRE"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [System Q] button.
"Balance"/ "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Fader
Non-Fading level*
Front/Rear High Pass
Filter*
Non-Fading
Low Pass Filter*
Volume offset
Loudness
"Fader"/ "FAD"
"NF Level"
"HPF"
Rear 15 — Front 15
–15 — +15
Through/100/125/170
Hz
Sound setting
Display
Flat
"Flat"/ "FLAT"
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
Top 40
Jazz
"User"/ "USER"
"Rock"/ "ROCK"
"Pops"/ "POPS"
"Easy"/ "EASY"
"Top40"/ "TOP40"
"Jazz"/ "JAZZ"
"LPF NF"
50/80/120/Through Hz
"V-Offset"/ "V-OFF" –8 —
"LOUD" ON/OFF
0
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 9).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
10).
• * Function of the KDC-MPV7023/6023
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
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General features
In Tuner source
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
Information
Display
Station name
(KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023 only)
"SNPS"
Radio text, Program Service name
or Frequency (KDC-5023R only)
Frequency
(KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023 only)
Clock
"R-TEXT"
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
"BAND+FREQ"/ "BAND+F"
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [System Q] button.
The frequency is displayed during Program Service name
reception (KDC-5023R only)
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5
seconds instead of the Program Service name.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type
Display
In CD & External disc source
OFF
"SP OFF"
KDC-MPV7023/6023 :
Information
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 5/4Inch"/ "SP 5/4"
"SP 6*9/6Inch"/ "SP 6*9/6"
"SP O.E.M."/ "SP OEM"
Display
Disc title (In External disc source or
KDC-MPV7023 internal CD source)
"D-TITLE"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Track title (In External disc source or
KDC-MPV7023 internal CD source)
"T-TITLE"
Press the [System Q] button.
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
Clock
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
KDC-5023R/5023 :
Information
Display
Disc title (In External disc source)
Track title (In External disc source)
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
"P-TIME"
"DNPS"
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
Clock
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In MP3 source
4 Select the character type (KDC-MPV7023/6023 only)
Press the [38] button.
Information
Display
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"TITLE"
"ALBUM"
"FOLDER NAME"
"FILE NAME"
"P-Time"
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
"DNPS"
Clock
Special characters (Accent characters)
In Auxiliary input source
5 Select the characters
Information
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Auxiliary input name
Clock
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name
& Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc
title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played,
track number and play time are displayed.
Character
Button
Times pressed
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[3]
[2]
[6]
[2]
[3]
1
1
2
3
2
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
Attaching a title to a Station (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023 only) or
CD.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 10) and select either
"DNPS" or "SNPS".
- FM: 32 (KDC-MPV7023/ 6023)/ 28 (KDC-5023R/ 5023) stations
- AM: 16 (KDC-MPV7023/ 6023)/ 10 (KDC-5023R/ 5023) stations
- Internal CD player: 30 (KDC-MPV7023/ 6023)/
10 (KDC-5023R/ 5023) discs
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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General features
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX"/ "AUX1" display.
1 Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and
remove it.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"/ "AUX1"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
• 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.
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
Reattaching the Faceplate
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the
faceplate.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
Non-fading Output
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
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Tuner features
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
¢
4
SRC
AM
MENU
1
–
6
AUTO/AME
FM
Function of the KDC-5023R
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
KDC-MPV7023/6023
ST indicator
Preset station number
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
Band display
Frequency display
ON.
When the call ends
KDC-5023R/5023
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ST indicator
Preset station number
ON.
Band display
Frequency display
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Tuner features
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select the band
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
shown below.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
"Auto 1"/"
"AUTO 1
"Auto 2"/
"AUTO 2"
"Manual"/
"MANUAL"
Automatic search for a station.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Preset station
seek
Manual
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Normal manual tuning control.
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[0], [9], [2], [1]
[0], [8], [1], [0]
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
2 Select the band
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Tune up or down band
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
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KDC-5023R:
Function of the KDC-5023
• When the <AF (Alternative Frequency)> (page 29) is ON, only RDS
stations are put in the memory.
• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in
FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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.
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023R
2 Call up the station
Auto Memory Entry
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Frequency Step Setting
2 Enter Menu mode
Changing the tuning frequency step.
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
While pressing the [1] and [5] button, press the Reset button.
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band
10 kHz.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Auto-Memory"/ "A-MEMORY" display.
• 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.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [4] or [¢] 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 features
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
TV Tuning (Function of LX BUS Television)
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.
1 Select TV source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TV" display.
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.
3 Select the TV channel
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
Preset TV Tuning (Function of LX BUS Television)
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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RDS features
Function of the KDC-5023R
Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
¢
4
Press the [TI] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function
turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it
switches to traffic information.
• During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.
AM
PTY
1
–
6
DISP TI
FM
• During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is
automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic
information it's automatically the remembered volume.
Receiving other traffic information stations
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.
TI indicator
PTY indicator
Radio Text Scroll
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
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RDS features
Function of the KDC-5023R
21. Social Affairs
22. Religion
23. Phone In
24. Travel
25. Leisure
26. Jazz Music
27. Country Music
28. National Music
29. Oldies Music
30. Folk Music
31. Documentary
"SOCIAL"
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
"RELIGION"
"PHONE IN"
"TRAVEL"
"LEISURE"
"JAZZ"
"COUNTRY"
"NATION M"
"OLDIES"
"FOLK M"
"DOCUMENT"
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button.
During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
2 Select the Program Type
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.
• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below.
Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31
• The Program Type can be put in the [1] — [6] button memory and
called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 18).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 19).
No. Program Type
Display
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Speech
Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
"SPEECH"
"MUSIC"
"NEWS"
"AFFAIRS"
"INFO"
"SPORT"
"EDUCATE"
"DRAMA"
"CULTURE"
"SCIENCE"
"VARIED"
"POP M"
"ROCK M"
3 Search for the selected Program Type station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
[¢] button again.
Culture
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
10. Science
11. Varied
12. Pop Music
13. Rock Music
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button.
14. Easy Listening Music "EASY M"
15. Light Classical
16. Serious Classical
17. Other Music
18. Weather
19. Finance
20. Children's programs
"LIGHT M"
"CLASSICS"
"OTHER M"
"WEATHER"
"FINANCE"
"CHILDREN"
Program Type preset
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Presetting the Program Type
¢
4
SRC
Release button
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 18).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Calling up the preset Program Type
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 18).
2 Call up the Program Type
38
SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM DISP
DISC+ DISC–
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
KDC-MPV7023/6023
Disc number
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 18).
2 Enter Changing Language mode
Press the [DISP] button.
IN indicator
3 Select the language
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-5023R/5023
Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown
below.
Disc number
Language
Display
English
French
Swedish
German
"ENGLISH"
"FRENCH"
"SWEDISH"
"GERMAN"
4 Exit Changing Language mode
IN indicator
Press the [DISP] button.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Playing CD & MP3
When there is no disc inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
position.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere
with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay
attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate
action, then operate the unit.
position.
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.
The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-
RW.
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or
Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing
MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's
used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause
damage.
• The model that can play MP3 is shown below.
KDC-MPV7023
• When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Eject the disc
Display examples:
Display
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
Disc player
"CD2"
"DISC CH"
CD player
CD changer/ MD changer
2 Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
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• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote)
(Direct File Search: Function of MP3)
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Fast Forwarding
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Press the [38] button.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Direct Disc Search
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
Disc/ Folder Search
Disc Search (Function of disc changer)
Folder Search (Function of MP3)
Input "0" to select disc 10.
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded
on the MP3 media.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Random Play
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder
you're listening to.
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
When it's ON, "Random ON"/ "RDM ON" is displayed.
shown below.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
"(T-)Repeat ON"/ "(T-)REP ON"
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "D-Repeat ON"/ "D-REP ON"
OFF
"Repeat OFF"/ "REP OFF"
Magazine Random Play
In MP3 source
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Repeat play
Display
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
"File REP ON"
"FOLD REP ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M-Random ON"/ "MRDM ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Scan Play
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023
Folder Select (Function of MP3)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Start Scan Play
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON"/ "SCAN ON" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [SCAN] button.
Press the [F.SEL] button.
"F" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.
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Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
<Folder name display>
Displays the current folder name.
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
2 Select the folder level
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]
button 1 level up.
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
Selecting a folder in the same level
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with
the [¢] button to the next folder.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
Forward / Reverse display
Returning to the top level
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Press the [3] button.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [38] button.
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder
being displayed is played.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode
are different from those in the folder search mode.
See <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6) for details.
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
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Menu system
¢
4
SRC
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
1
–
6
FM
AM
MENU
DISP
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep"/ "BEEP" display.
KDC-MPV7023/6023
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "Beep"/ "BEEP" is selected, each time the button
is pressed it switches "Beep ON"/ "BEEP ON" or "Beep
OFF"/ "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Menu display
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.
KDC-5023R/5023
NEWS indicator (KRC-5023R only)
Security Code
<In Standby mode>
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Menu display
RDS indicator
(KRC-5023R only)
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"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
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, "CODE" is displayed, and
input can be done.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
Number of times
the incorrect code was input
Input prohibited time
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security"/ "SECURITY" is displayed.
1
2
3
4
—
5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Display
Setting
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
"Beep ON"/ "BEEP ON"
"Beep OFF"/ "BEEP OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the
security code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to
start over from step 4.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the
security code.
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Menu system
Display
Setting
Manual Clock Adjustment
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
KDC-5023R:
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
26) is set as OFF.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023R
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Selectable Illumination
Select the "Clock Adjust"/ "CLK ADJ" display.
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Display
Setting
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
"Button Green"/ "KEY GRN"
"Button Red"/ "KEY RED"
The illumination color is green.
The illumination color is red.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Switching Display Type
Setting the Display type.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Display
Setting
Demonstration.
Normal display type.
Silent display type.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
"Display C"/ "DISP C"
"Display A"/ "DISP A"
"Display B"/ "DISP B"
Function of the KDC-5023R
Synchronize Clock
Function of the KDC-MPV7023
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Illumination Color Setting
You can set the display to a desired color.
Display
Setting
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "COL" display.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
2 The color continues to change gradually
Hold down on the [4] or [¢] button.
Release your finger at the color you want.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
Colors adjusted using either [4] or [¢] will be stored
automatically, and they can be called by pressing [5] button.
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Quick call up the preset color
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
Press the desired [1] — [4] button.
Button
Dimmer
Color
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
Silky White
Red
Blue
Display
Setting
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
Blue Green
Selecting the Color mode
Press the [6] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Color mode switches as
shown below.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
Switching preout
<In Standby mode>
Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non-
fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.)
Display
Color mode
"Scan"
"SRC"
"Time"
The color changes in sequence.
The color changes according to the selected source.
The color changes every 6 hours.
Display
Setting
"SWPRE Rear"
"SWPRE N-Fad"
Rear preout.
Non-fading preout.
Keeps the presently set color.
Blue fine adjustment
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
1
2
Press the [3] button for at least 2 seconds.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When the blue fine adjustment is completed, press the [3]
button.
Dual Zone System <In External disc, or Auxiliary
input source>
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear
channel.
Display
"Zone 2 OFF" The front and rear are the same source sound.
"Zone 2 ON" The front and rear are the different source sound.
Setting
Contrast Adjustment
Adjusting the display contrast.
• When the Dual Zone System is on, there is only sound effect
including Audio control for internal source.
• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t
output.
• When the source is selected to VZ-7000P/N (optional accessory),
the VZ-7000P/N sound is not output if the Dual Zone System is
turned ON.
Display and Setting
"Contrast 0"/ "CONT 0"
"Contrast 5"/ "CONT 5" (Original setting)
"Contrast 10"/ "CONT 7"
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Menu system
for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-
Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.
• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an
FM station.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
Dual Zone System Setting
<When the Dual Zone System is OFF>
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual
Zone System.
Display
Setting
Function of the KDC-5023R
"Zone 2 Rear" The front is this unit's internal source, and the
rear is selected source sound.
"Zone 2 Front" The rear is this unit's internal source, and the
front is selected source sound.
Local Seek
<In Tuner mode>
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
Display
Setting
"LO.S OFF"
"LO.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
Function of the KDC-5023R
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the
radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when
interrupt is prohibited can be set.
Function of the KDC-5023R
Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>
Sets the tuning mode.
Display and Setting
"NEWS OFF"
"NEWS 00M"
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
"AUTO 1"
Automatic search for a station.
"NEWS 90M"
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin
Interrupt function is ON.
Manual
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it
switches to the news bulletin.
• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be
received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.
• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for
<Traffic Information> (page 17).
• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code
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broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a
case.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023R
Auto Memory Entry
<In Tuner mode>
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
15).
Function of the KDC-5023R
Restricting RDS Region
(Region Restrict Function)
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region.
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Display
Setting
"REG ON"
"REG OFF"
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Display
Setting
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programs or use different program service names.
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.
Function of the KDC-5023R
Auto TP Seek
When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,
another traffic information station with better reception will be
searched for automatically.
Function of the KDC-5023R
AF (Alternative Frequency)
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same
RDS network with better reception.
Display
Setting
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
Display
Setting
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the
same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming
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Menu system
Function of the KDC-5023R
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• MD title
Monaural Reception
<In FM reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
• Radio text
Display
Setting
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023
Display
Setting
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
"AUX OFF" When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input.
"AUX ON" When selecting the source there's Auxiliary Input.
Display
Setting
"Scroll Auto"/ "SCL AUTO"
Repeats scroll.
"Scroll MANU"/ "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes.
Function of the KDC-MPV7023
CD Read Setting
<In Standby mode>
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format,
this setting play the CD by force.
• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name
• MD title
Display
Setting
"CD READ 1" Play CD and MP3.
"CD READ 2" Play CD by force.
Function of the KDC-5023R
Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3.
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2"
mode.
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
<In External disc control mode>
Display
Setting
"SCL MANU"
"SCL AUTO"
Doesn't scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
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Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
4/¢
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
[0] — [9]
38
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
DIRECT/OK
DNPP
NOT USED
ATT
VOL.
SRC
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 8).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
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Basic Operations of remote
In Tuner source
In Disc source
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track/file forward and backward.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[0] — [9] buttons
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
[DIRECT] button
23) mode.
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 14) mode.
[0] — [9] buttons
[38] button (KDC-5023R only)
Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 18) mode.
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 21) and <Direct Disc
Search> (page 21), enter the track/file/disc number.
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Accessories (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023)
External view
......... Number of items
External view
......... Number of items
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.
1
2
3
5
6
7
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........1
.........2
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.
.........4
.........4
4
• 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
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
Installation Procedure (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023)
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
• 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.
disconnect the - battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
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 (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023)
AUX right input (Red)
(KDC-MPV7023/6023 only)
KDC-MPV7020
AUX left input (White)
(KDC-MPV7023/6023 only)
Front right output (Red) 28
(KDC-MPV7023/6023 only)
Front left output (White) 23
Rear left output (White)
/ Non-fading left output (KDC-
MPV7023/6023 only) (White) 26
(KDC-MPV7023/6023 only)
2 KENWOOD disc changer control input
To connect the Disc changer, consult
Rear right output (Red)
/ Non-fading right output (KDC-
MPV7023/6023 only) (Red) 27
your Disc changer manual. 3
4a
Fuse (10A) 24
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Power control wire (Blue/White) 15
FM/AM antenna input 1
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)25
5 When using the optional power amplifier,
connect to its power control terminal.
P.CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
7 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.
17
29
ANT.
CONT
White/Black
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
(KDC-MPV7023/6023 only) 18
To front left
speaker 30
FRONT • L
White
31
To car light control switch
8
32
Gray/Black
To front right
speaker 33
FRONT • R
Gray
34
35
Ignition key
switch
10
Car fuse
box 14
Green/Black
Ignition wire (Red) 20
ACC 13
To rear left
REAR • L
speaker 36
Green
Battery wire (Yellow) 21
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
11
37
38
Purple/Black
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 22
To rear right
speaker 39
REAR • R
–
+
Battery
Purple
40
12
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Accessories (KDC-5023R)
External view
External view
......... Number of items
2WARNING
......... Number of items
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.
1
5
6
7
8
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........1
.........1
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.
.........2
2
3
4
.........4
.........4
• 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
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
Installation Procedure (KDC-5023R)
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 wire on 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. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
7. Install the unit in your car.
8. Reconnect the - battery.
9. Press the reset button.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-5023R)
FM/AM antenna input 3
Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory8) 2
KENWOOD disc changer input 14
To connect the Disc
changer, consult your Disc
changer manual. 15
Antenna Cord (ISO) 1
Rear left output (White) 12
Fuse (10A) 13
Connector Function Guide
Rear rightoutput (Red)4
Pin Numbers for
Cable Color
Functions
ISO Connectors
External Power
Connector
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
16
17
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation. 21
Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
TEL mute wire (Brown)
Yellow
Blue/White
Red
A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8
TEL MUTE
To connect the
Black
KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your
navigation manual. 22
Battery wire (Yellow) 6A
Speaker
Connector
Ignition wire (Red) 7A
If no connections are made,
do not let the wire come out
from the tab. 18a
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
See page 37 30
Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
(Blue/White) 20
P.CONT
Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
ANT.CONT
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Green/Black
Connector A
Connector B
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-5023R)
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of
vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the
connection as illustrated.
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to
install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector
is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to
the constant power supply.
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to
the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to
the ignition.
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not
connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins
are connected to the constant power supply).
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
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Installation
■ Installation
■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then
Firewall or metal support
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.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
N
T
8 mm
8mm
MAX.
MAX.
N
T/N
3
T
4
ø5mm
ø5mm
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4 ...for Toyota car
• 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.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially available)
Self-tapping screw
(commercially available)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
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■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it
does not fall off.
5
Tighten the screws (ø2 × 6 mm) (Accessory 7) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
1
Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page
40) and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2
3
Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button.
Tighten the screws (ø2.6 × 12 mm) (Accessory 5) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
Accessory5
Accessory7
Never insert the screws 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.
4
Tighten the screws (ø2 × 4 mm) (Accessory 6) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
Accessory6
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Installation
■ Removing the hard rubber frame
■ Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the upper level.
remove the hard rubber frame.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
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.
Lock
Catch
Accessory2
Screw (M4X8)
Removal tool
(commercially
available)
Accessory2
Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two
locations.
4 Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.
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.
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
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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. 17
✔
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.21
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
The fuse has blown.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.24
☞ Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio
control> (page9).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.07
✔
There’s no media inserted.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ 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.10
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading
setting can’t be done.28
✔
The <Switching preout> (page 27) is set on Rear preout.
? There’s no loudness effect.12
☞ Set it on Non-fading preout.
✔
You’re using Non-fading preout.
✔
The <Non-fading output> (page 12) is OFF.29
☞ Turn it ON.
☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.
? The Non-fading output can’t be turned ON or OFF.14
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31
✔
The <Switching preout> (page 27) is set is set on Rear preout.
✔
The Non-fading preout is being used.
☞ Change it to Non-fading preout.
☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.
? The TEL mute function does not work.15
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
The preout jack is being used.
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
not connected.16
☞ Receive another RDS station.
✔
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.
☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
✔
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection.
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Troubleshooting Guide
? The display color changes subtly. 38-2
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
✔
This is because the temperature is different than the temperature
when the setting was done.
✔
The CD is quite dirty.63
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 5).
☞ The display color condition changes subtly according.to the
ambient temperature.
? Can’t remove disc.64
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
✔
Tuner source
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.
? Radio reception is poor.39
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The disc won’t insert.65
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
? Direct Search can’t be done.66-1
Tuning.41
✔
Another function is ON.
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
☞ Enter a station that can be received.
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
✔
For the discs/folders first or last song.
☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
☞ 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.
? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43
✔
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.
MP3 source
? Cannot play an MP3.67
Disc source
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.69
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 5).
? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3).
? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 5).
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
✔
The recording condition is bad.73-2
☞ Record the media again or use another media.
☞ Clean the CD.
✔
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80
✔
---
☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Try another disc instead.
MP3 recording conditions.
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Mecha Error/ MECHA ER:
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error"/ "MECHA ER"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not
ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
Hold Error/ HOLD ER: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds
60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
Eject/ EJECT:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The
disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ 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.
➪ Insert the CD.
No Disc/ NO DISC:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
NO NAME:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having
no disc names preset.E51
TOC Error/ TOC ER: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
WAITING:
Radio text data is being received.E56
Load/ LOAD:
Reading:
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1
The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is
scratched a lot.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
NO ACCESS:
After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
E-05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
➪ Load the CD correctly.
IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59
➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the
display continues to flash even when the CD has
been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
Blank Disc/ BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
No Track/ NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
title.E11
E-15:
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that
the unit can play. E15
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can
play.
No Panel:
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this
unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77" code
does not disappear, consult your nearest service
center.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023)
CD player section
Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
(200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed
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
KDC-MPV7023 ...........................1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
KDC-6023/5023/5023R.............................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)
KDC-MPV7023/6023.....................................................105 dB
KDC-5023/5023R ............................................................93 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation
AM tuner section (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023)
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
(10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
FM tuner section (KDC-5023R)
KDC-MPV7023/6023.......................................................96 dB
KDC-5023/5023R ............................................................85 dB
MP3 Decode (KDC-MPV7023)
Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)..............................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB
................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3
Audio section
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4
Tone action
MW tuner section (KDC-5023R)
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
LW tuner section (KDC-5023R)
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 155 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.2 kg
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