Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About MP3 and WMA General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning...
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate.
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. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.
About CDs Handling CDs • Do not 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. •...
About MP3 and WMA The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly. Playable Audio file •...
General features Release button LOUD indicator ATT indicator 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) Auxiliary input* (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode)
General features System Q Selecting 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. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed.
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 [VOL] knob. Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
General features 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. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Tuner features Band display 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. Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] —...
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. •...
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 hear. Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN" is displayed. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button.
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 for at least 1 second. "MENU"...
Function of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDC- MP4033S In Standby mode 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.
Menu system In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Adjust the hours Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Function of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDC- MP4033S Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when alternating 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"...
Accessory of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDC-MP4033S/KDC-MP333RC Basic Operations of remote control – FM/AM/ Not used [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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.
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. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Front left output (White)/ Front right output (Red) (KDC-MP4533 only) Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP4533/MP4033/MP4033S only) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
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, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified.
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 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 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>.
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READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc. 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.
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