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- Page 1 KDC-MP858 KDC-757 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2767-00/00 (MW)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions Notes Notes on playing MP3/WMA About CDs General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Display Mode Switching Upper text display part select Lower text display part select Level meter display part select Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Subwoofer Output... -
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.
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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-MP858 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.
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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 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 External disc (Optional accessory) TV (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) -
Page 10: System Q
General features System Q You can recall 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. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. -
Page 11: Speaker Setting
Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. "Speaker Setting" is displayed. Select the Speaker type Press the [4] or [¢] button. -
Page 12: Upper Text Display Part Select
General features Upper text display part select You can select the information displayed in the upper part in Display mode "Display Type A" or "Display Type B". Enter display control mode Press the [DISP] button. "Display Control" is displayed. Press the [FM] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. -
Page 13: Level Meter Display Part Select
• The indicator shown in this manual is displayed only when you chose the "Indicator" item of "Lower text display part select". No indicator is displayed if you select any item other than "Indicator". Exit Display control mode Press the [DISP] button. Level meter display part select You can select the display of the Level meter in Display mode "Display Type A"... -
Page 14: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)
Name Set mode closes. English • Memory numbers - Tuner: 30 stations - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. -
Page 15: Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage. 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. -
Page 16: Tuner/Tv Control Features
Tuner/TV control features AUTO/AME Band display 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. Preset station seek "Auto 2"... -
Page 17: Station Preset Memory
Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0] Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -
Page 18: Cd/Mp3/Wma/External Disc Control Features
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid 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. -
Page 19: Playing External Disc
Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "CD CH" CD changer "MD CH" MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. -
Page 20: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat... -
Page 21: Text/Title Scroll
• 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/WMA' (page 6) for details. Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. -
Page 22: 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 23: Touch Sensor Tone
Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed. Enter Security Code mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 24: Selectable Illumination
Menu system Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Red" The illumination color is red. "Button Green" The illumination color is green. Dimmer Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display Setting "Dimmer ON"... -
Page 25: B.m.s. Frequency Offset
• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. • For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB. -
Page 26: 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 27: In Tuner Source
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] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning' (page 16) mode. -
Page 28: Accessories/Installation Procedure
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories English 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 29: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX right input (Red) AUX left input (White) KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. -
Page 30: 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 31 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 screws in the holes shown below. Bottom panel Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified.
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Page 32: 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower 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. The fuse has blown. - 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 After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without having it been played at least 1 time. 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...
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Page 36: Specifications
(9 kHz space): 531 kHz – 1611 kHz (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...