Kenwood KDC-MP535U Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-MP535U Instruction Manual

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X591
KDC-MP535U

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.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-X591/MP535U Serial number
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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 KDC-X591/MP535U Serial number...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning...
  • Page 3: 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 4: 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. • We recommend the use of <Activating Security Code>...
  • Page 5 : Audio fi Audio file An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
  • Page 6 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 7: General Features

    General features Release button 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. Source required Satellite radio (Optional accessory) Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) USB device (iPod) External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input...
  • Page 8: Audio Control

    General features Audio Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
  • Page 9: Audio Setup

    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 10: Switching Display

    General features Switching Display Changing the information displayed. Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards right or left. In Tuner source Information Display Frequency...
  • Page 11: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to forward and remove it. ¤...
  • Page 12: Tuner Features

    Tuner features 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 toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
  • Page 13: Direct Access Tuning

    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 14: Cd/Usb Device/Audio File/External Disc Control Features

    • For the audio files and discs you can play with this unit, refer to <About Audio file> (page 5). • You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by the same operation. • When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
  • Page 15: Playing Usb (Ipod) Device

    USB device are all the same. • Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it will • You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by the same operation. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
  • Page 16: Playing External Disc

    CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD CH"...
  • Page 17: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

    Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the music, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below. In CD &...
  • Page 18: All Random Play

    CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file All Random Play Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the media. Press the [A.RDM] button for at least 1 second. When the random mode is ON, "ALL RDM" is displayed.
  • Page 19: File Select 2 Mode

    Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file File Select 2 mode Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed. Enter Folder Select 2 mode Press the [F.SEL] button twice. Select the "F-SEL2"...
  • Page 20: Hd Radio Control Features

    HD Radio control features 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 21: 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. "MENU"...
  • Page 22: Activating Security Code

    Menu system 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 23: Touch Sensor Tone

    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 up or down. Select the "CLK ADJ"...
  • Page 24: Built-In Amp Setting

    Menu system In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Display Setting "AMP ON" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP OFF" The built-in amplifier deactivates. Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System.
  • Page 25: Receive Mode Setting

    In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. Select the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "HDR MODE" display. Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards up or down.
  • Page 26: Text Scroll

    Menu system Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. ⁄ • The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Music title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Text for the Satellite radio source, HD Radio source,...
  • Page 27: Audio Preset Recall

    Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 26). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. "MENU" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "A-PRESET"...
  • Page 28: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level. DIRECT : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.
  • Page 29: Dual Zone System

    Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. • The remote control can only select and adjust the Basic Audio item.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. MUTE To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To car light control switch ILLUMI...
  • Page 32: Installation

    Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (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).
  • Page 33: Removing The Unit

    Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. Cannot switch to Aux source. • AUX is not turned on. ☞ <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 26) • AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is connected.
  • Page 35 HD Radio source No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The preset broadcast station is not transmitting in the mode that was set with <Receive mode Setting> (page 25). ☞ Please set <Receive mode Setting> to "AUTO". ✔...
  • Page 36 • The file system of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again referring to http://www. kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. E-05: The disc is unreadable.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 4000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-X591) : 2500 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-MP535U) Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.0/ 1.1/ 2.0...

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