Contents 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 Subwoofer Output Switching Display Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner & TV features Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning...
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.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly.
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. •...
Playable Audio file • AAC, MP3, WMA: KDC-MP6029 • MP3, WMA: KDC-MP5029 • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides the Audio file.
General features ATT/DIM Release button ATT indicator Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
Jazz • *User memory: The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 8). KDC-MP5029 doesn't have the User memory function so the values of Bass, Middle, and Treble set in audio control are replaced to the System Q values and "USER"...
• Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. • Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed in AAC file. English Function of the KDC-MP5029 Dimmer Control You can change the unit's display to dimmer. Press the [DIM] button for at least 1 second.
Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner/TV control features ST indicator Band display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
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 Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Tuner/TV control features Function of the KDC-MP6029 Function of LX BUS Television TV channel Preset Memory Putting the TV channels in the memory. Select the TV band Press the [FM] button. Select the TV channel to put in the memory Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Release button Track number Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. Insert a disc. Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position.
CD/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" CD changer "MD CH"...
In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat "TRAC REP" Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DISC REP" "REP OFF" In Audio file Repeat play Display File Repeat "FILE REP" Folder Repeat "FOLD REP" "REP OFF" 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 listen to.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at least 1 second. English...
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"...
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it’s removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. • When the Security Code function is activated, it can’t be released.
In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF. Function of the KDC-MP6029 In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Menu system Auxiliary Input Display Setting For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"...
Basic Operations of remote FM/AM/ Not Used [0] — [9] 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.
Basic Operations of remote Audio Control [AUD] button Select the Audio item for adjustment. [VOL] buttons Adjust the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures of Audio control and others. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.
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.
Sub Woofer left output (White) Sub Woofer right output (Red) FM/AM antenna input To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. To KENWOOD disc changer/External optional accessory Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-MP5029) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal.
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).
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Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page 30) and then remove the hard rubber frame.
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.
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. ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Disc source "AUX" 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 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>.
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LOAD: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. 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.