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KDC-MP4026V
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-2687-00/01 (MW)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    KDC-MP4026V CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2687-00/01 (MW)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes Notes on playing MP3/WMA About CDs General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display TEL Mute Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. • Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock.
  • Page 4 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

    Notes 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.
  • Page 6: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma

    Notes on playing MP3/WMA KDC-MP4026V can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
  • Page 7 MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
  • Page 8: About Cds

    About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t 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 9: General Features

    General features Release button ATT/LOUD 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 Tuner CD/VCD External disc (Optional accessory) Internal auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) •...
  • Page 10: Loudness

    General features Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music.
  • Page 11: Switching Display

    Switching Display Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. In Tuner source Information Frequency Station name or Frequency Clock In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title &...
  • Page 12: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)

    General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or a CD of the CD Changer. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can't be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media. • You cannot use the Disc Naming for the built-in CD player.
  • Page 13: Tuner Features

    Tuner features AUTO/ ST indicator Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. indicator Preset station seek "AUTO 2"...
  • Page 14: Auto Memory Entry

    Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 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.
  • Page 15: Cd/Mp3/Wma/Vcd/External Disc Control Features

    CD/MP3/WMA/VCD/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA & VCD When a CD is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Eject the CD Press the [0] button. •...
  • Page 16: Fast Forwarding And Reversing

    CD/MP3/WMA/VCD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track/File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/ WMA folder.
  • Page 17: Magazine Random Play

    Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. •...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Manual Clock Adjustment

    Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds. The clock display blinks. Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
  • Page 20: 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 shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title In Standby mode...
  • Page 21: Basic Operations Of Remote

    Basic Operations of remote FM/AM/DISC Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-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. 2WARNING •...
  • Page 22: In Tuner Source

    Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] —...
  • Page 23: 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..1 4.
  • Page 24: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    To rear right speaker Car fuse box (Main fuse) English To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory Fuse (10A) Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT.
  • Page 25: 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 26 Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screw in the holes shown below. Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified.
  • Page 27: Removing The Unit

    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. Accessory Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.
  • Page 28: 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. The fuse has blown.
  • Page 29 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' . The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space): 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (200 kHz space): 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz –...

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