Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Clock Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features Traffic Information PTY (Program Type)
CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. English...
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. • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 5 ˚C (41 ˚F).
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. •...
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 Standby (Illumination only mode) •...
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. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates. Sound setting Natural Rock...
General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Loudness. 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.
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 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 FM I, FM II, and FM III bands.
Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. "A-MEMORY"...
RDS features TI indicator Traffic Information Changing to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you are not listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time you press the button, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF. When traffic information is ON, "TI"...
Select the Program Type Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Program Type alternates between the program types shown in the table below. Program Type Speech News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science...
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. Select the language Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the languages shown in the table below.
CD player features IN indicator Playing CD 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 player features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Track Repeat Replaying the song you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Track Repeat turns ON or OFF.
Menu system RDS indicator 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 system 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 • You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock>...
In Tuner mode Local Seek Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Display Setting "LO.S OFF" The local seek function is OFF. "LO.S ON" The local seek function is ON. In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode.
Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug.
Connect to the ter minal that is grounded when either the MUTE telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to P.CONT...
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Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black English 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
Installation Installation 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).
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 The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. ✔...