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DUAL DIN SIZED CD RECEIVER
DPX301
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new CD-receiver.
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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.
Model DPX301 Serial number
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- Page 1 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. Model DPX301 Serial number...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 2Warning Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning... -
Page 3: 2Warning
Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 5: Notes
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. -
Page 6: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •... -
Page 7: About Aac, Mp3 And Wma
• The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications. Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details. Playable MP3 file • MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file • Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps •... -
Page 8: General Features
General features DISP Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Display Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) "TUNER"... -
Page 9: System Q
System Q Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates. -
Page 10: Audio Setup
General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. -
Page 11: Switching Display
Switching Display Changing the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches as shown below. In Tuner source Information Display Frequency "FREQ" Clock "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title "D-TITLE"* Track title "T-TITLE"*... -
Page 12: Subwoofer Output
General features Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob towards [AM] for at least 2 seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed. •... -
Page 13: Tuner Features
Tuner features AUTO/AME Band display ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob towards [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. -
Page 14: Direct Access Tuning
Tuner features Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. -
Page 15: Cd/Audio File/External Disc Control Features
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Track number IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the Control knob. -
Page 16: Fast Forwarding And Reversing
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down towards [¢] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down towards [4] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. •... -
Page 17: Scan Play
Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear. Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN"/"SCAN ON" is displayed. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. -
Page 18: Text/Title Scroll
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob towards [FM] for at least 2 seconds. • When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 22) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling. English... -
Page 19: Hd Radio Control Features
HD Radio control features AUTO/AME Band display ST indicator About HD Radio • When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. -
Page 20: Menu System
Menu system Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 21: Deactivating Security Code
In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. -
Page 22: Touch Sensor Tone
Menu system In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display Setting "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ"... -
Page 23: Supreme Setting
In Audio file source Supreme Setting When AAC, MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. -
Page 24: Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Menu system Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 25: Demonstration Mode Setting
In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO" display. Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below. -
Page 26: Basic Operations Of Remote Control
Basic Operations of remote control – FM/AM/ Not Used [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. -
Page 27: In Tuner Source
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 9) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. -
Page 28: Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. -
Page 29: Connecting Wires To Terminals
To front right Gray speaker Green/Black To rear left Green speaker Purple/Black To rear right Purple speaker Car fuse box To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) – Battery English... -
Page 30: Installing The Escutcheon
Installing the Escutcheon For General Motors Refer to the section <Removing the Hard Rubber Frame> (page 32) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Cut out accessory 2 to meet the shape of the opening of the center console. Attach accessory 2 to the unit. For TOYOTA/ SCION Refer to the section <Removing the Hard Rubber Frame>... -
Page 31: Installation
Installation Installing the Unit Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Installing in Japanese-Made Cars and General Motors Cars Install onto the car bracket using the supplied screws (M5 × 6 mm, M5 × 7 mm). The holes of the car bracket to use will differ depending on the car model. -
Page 32: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the Hard Rubber Frame (escutcheon) Engage the catch pins on the removal tool 7 and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn ON. ✔... - Page 34 Troubleshooting Guide Disc source "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the <About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety precautions>.
- Page 35 READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.
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Page 36: Specifications
AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBμ (25 μV) CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter...