Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions......3 RDS features ......25 Contrast Adjustment Dimmer Traffic Information About RDS ........5 System Q Radio Text Scroll Notes on playing MP3/WMA..6 Switching preout PTY (Program Type) About CDs........8 Built-in Amp Mute Setting Program Type preset General features ......9 Dual Zone System Setting Changing Language for PTY Function B.M.S.
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, consult your Kenwood dealer. malfunction. C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers • Make sure not to get your fingers caught • To prevent short circuits when replacing a can be connected.
Page 3 Reset button has been pressed, contact off with a cloth moistened with neutral your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto Lens Fogging Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may changer fails to operate correctly.
Page 4: About Rds
About RDS The marking of products using lasers RDS (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) When listening to an RDS station, the program service name of the station is displayed, advising you quickly which station is being CLASS 1 received.
Page 5: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma
Notes on playing MP3/WMA (Z838W) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, Entering ID3 tag and Contents however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats Description acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version the following restrictions.
Page 6 MP3/WMA playing order When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ... When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Operation of the button Current Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were file number ¢...
Page 7: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs CD cleaning • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. Removing CDs When removing CDs from this unit pull them • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than out horizontally.
Page 8: General Features
General features Power Release button Turning ON the Power ¢ Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 35) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. ATT/ LOUD MENU...
Page 9: Volume
General features Volume System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of Increasing Volume the music. Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Select the source to set Press the [d] button. Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button.
Page 10: Volume
Select the Audio item for adjustment • According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that Press the [FM] or [AM] button. can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below. Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted 1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100...
Page 11: Speaker & Woofer Setting
General features In Woofer setting mode Speaker & Woofer Setting Woofer type Display Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned "Woofer OFF" according to the type of speakers. 12 in. A type "12in type A" Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the 10 in.
Page 12: Display Switching Part For "Display Type
Select the Display Type Character Press the [DISP] button. information display Source type icon Enter Display Control mode "Display Type B" Press the [S.A] button. "Display Control" is displayed. Picture Character Switch character information display part b information display "Display Type C" Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Page 13 General features In Tuner source In CD/ External disc source Character information display part b Display Character information display part b Display Information Display Information Display Program Service name or Frequency "PS" Disc name "DNPS" Radio text "R-TEXT" Disc title "DISC-TITLE"...
Page 14 Function of the Z838W In Auxiliary input source In MP3/WMA source Character information display part b Display Character information display part b Display Information Display Information Display Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A") Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE"...
Page 15: Display Switching Part For "Display Type
Movie 1 Display switching part for "Display Type C" and Movie 2 "Display Type D" Downloaded movie (Z838W only) Spectrum Analyzer 1 When Display Type is set to "Display Type C" or "Display Type Spectrum Analyzer 2 D", the displayed contents are changed.
Page 16 Information Display Refer to <Wallpaper selecting> (page 18). Disc name "DNPS" • (Z838W) A downloaded movie can be selected when it has been downloaded into this unit. Track Time "P-Time" Refer to <Picture downloading> (page 20). Date "DATE"...
Page 17: Wallpaper Selecting
General features Function of the Z838W In Standby mode In MP3/WMA source Character information display part b Display Character information display part b Display Information Display Information Display Date "DATE" Disc name "DNPS" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" Track Time "P-Time"...
Page 18: Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned Auxiliary Input Display Setting ON and OFF. Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary 2 Select the wallpaper. input source. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper changes.
Page 19: Picture Downloading
• When you can't download the pictures to this unit, there may be a Select files to be downloaded problem with the CD-R/CD-RW write method. Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Refer to the URL <http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com>, and rewrite the CD-R/CD-RW. Start downloading Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
Page 20: Non-Fading Output
Reattaching the Faceplate Non-fading Output Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF. faceplate. (Z738) Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF while the preout is switched to the non-fading preout. Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Page 21: Dual Zone System
Tuner features General features Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear ¢ channel. One side of both the front and rear channels outputs the internal source sound, and the other side outputs the Auxiliary input source sound.
Page 22: Tuning
Example: Tuning Desired frequency Press button Selecting the station. 92.1 MHz (FM) [#0], [#9], [#2], [#1] Select tuner source 810 kHz (AM) [#0], [#8], [#1], [#0] Press the [SRC] button. Canceling Direct Access Tuning Select the "TUNER" display. Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Page 23: Auto Memory Entry
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry SNPP (Station Name Preset Play) (Function of Remote) Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. Displaying the program service name and selecting the station. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Enter SNPP mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Page 24: Rds Features
RDS features Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic ¢ bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info"...
Page 25: Pty (Program Type)
RDS features Social Affairs "Social Affairs" PTY (Program Type) Religion "Religion" Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Phone In "Phone In" Travel "Travel & Touring" Enter PTY mode Leisure "Leisure & Hobby" Press the [PTY] button. Jazz Music "Jazz Music"...
Page 26: Program Type Preset
Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and Selecting the Program Type display language. calling it up quickly. Enter PTY mode Presetting the Program Type Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26). Select the Program Type to preset Enter Changing Language mode Refer to <PTY(Program Type)>...
Page 27: Cd/Mp3/Wma/External Disc Control Features
• The model that can play MP3/WMA is shown below. Z838W • When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. When a disc is inserted Track title/ Disc title Press the [SRC] button.
Page 28: Playing External Disc
Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position.
Page 29: Album Search
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Album Search Track/Album Repeat Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder on the MP3/WMA media. you're listening to. Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Press the [REP] button.
Page 30: Random Play
Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed. ¢ When the [ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Page 31: Album Select
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Function of the Z838W The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA) are different from those in the album search mode. See <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6) for details.
Page 32: Text/Title Scroll
Select the characters Text/Title Scroll Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title. Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number button. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Example: If "DANCE"...
Page 33: Menu System
Menu system 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. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"...
Page 34: Security Code
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the Security Code <In Standby mode> battery power source Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's Turn the power ON. removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Page 35: Manual Clock Adjustment
Menu system Adjust each item Manual Clock Adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date. 36) is set as OFF. Exit Date adjustment mode Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button.
Page 36: Dsi (Disabled System Indicator)
DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Dimmer A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light removed, warning potential thieves. switch is turned ON. Display Setting Display Setting "DSI :ON" LED flashes.
Page 37: Switching Preout
Menu system Function of the Z738 B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Switching preout Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non- main unit. fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.) Display Setting Display...
Page 38: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode> It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the Sets the tuning mode. radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when Tuning mode Display Operation interrupt is prohibited can be set. Auto seek "Seek :Auto1"...
Page 39: Af (Alternative Frequency)
Menu system AF (Alternative Frequency) Auto TP Seek When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same experienced when listening to a traffic information station, RDS network with better reception.
Page 40: Text Scroll
Function of the Z838W Text Scroll Picture downloading <In Standby mode> Setting the displayed text scroll. For the setting method refer to the <Picture downloading> (page Display Setting 20). "Scroll :Manual" Doesn't scroll. "Scroll :Auto" Scrolls when the display changes.
Page 41: Basic Operations Of Remote
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. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Page 42 [#0] — [#9] buttons In Tuner source When in <Direct Track Search> (page 30) and <Direct Album Search> (page 30), enter the track/disc number. [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Page 43: Accessories
2CAUTION External view Number of items • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the ..........1 antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
Page 44: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals Non-fading left output (White) (Z838W/Z738) Rear left output (White) (Z738 only) To External Display/ Non-fading right output (Red) (Z838W/Z738) Steering remote Rear right output (Red) (Z738 only) Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)(Z838W only)
Page 45: Installation
Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation ■ Installation 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.45) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to Firewall or metal support prevent damage to the unit.
Page 46 Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two remove the hard rubber frame. locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may There’s no loudness effect.12 ✔ You’re using Non-fading preout. just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. ☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
Page 48 Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Radio reception is poor.39 ☞ Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ✔...
Page 49 Troubleshooting Guide Disc source Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60 ✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW. "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 ☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder. ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ✔...
Page 50 Troubleshooting Guide MP3/WMA source Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75 ✔ Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x. Cannot play an MP3/WMA.67 ☞ Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x. ✔ Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. Can’t enter Album Select mode.101 ☞...
Page 51 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the condition. unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. button on the unit.
Page 52 This unit does not work properly for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer. No Display Data File: No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-ROM.
Page 53: Specifications
Digital filter (D/A)........8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter ...............1 Bit Spindle speed (Z838W) .(CD-DA/MP3/WMA)1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times) (Z738) ........(CD-DA) 500 – 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter........Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) .........10 Hz – 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ........0.01 %...

Kenwood z838w Manual

Safety Precautions

About RDS

Notes on Playing MP3/WMA

About Cds

General Features

Tuner Features

RDS Features

CD/Mp3/Wma/External Disc Control Features

Menu System

Basic Operations of Remote

Accessories

Installation Procedure

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Installation

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Quick Links

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