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Kenwood KDC-8026 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-8026 Instruction Manual

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KDC-8026
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2745-00/01 (MV)

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  • Page 1 KDC-8026 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2745-00/01 (MV)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Random Play Magazine Random Play Notes Folder Select Text/Title Scroll Notes on playing MP3/WMA DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) Menu system About CDs Menu System Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 Security Code Touch Sensor Tone General features Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Power...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the turn off the power immediately and consult your terminals of the unit or faceplate with your Kenwood dealer. fingers. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between • Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, the faceplate and the unit.
  • Page 4 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood button. The unit returns to factory settings when dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ the Reset button is pressed.

  • 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 Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When • Play mode may not be possible when portions of the writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used. restrictions.
  • Page 7 MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed being played ... in the order in which they were written by the CD Operation of writer.

  • Page 8: About Cds

    About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t be used. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD.

  • Page 9: Notes On Multi-Function Key System

    Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various Real operational example of the Multi- functions with the [2] — [5] buttons. function Key System The basic operation of the Multi-function Key Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during System is described below.

  • Page 10: General Features

    General features 1 – 6 NEXT NAME.S ¢ ATT indicator indicator Function display Power Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is Turning ON the Power being serviced etc. Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 11: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. • User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Control' (page 12). Display Source required • Each setting value is changed with the 'Speaker Tuner "TUNER" Setting' (page 11). "CD" First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH"/"CD2"...

  • Page 12: Audio Control

    General features Audio Control • The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the Select the source for adjustment rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob Press the [SRC] button. operation mode select'(page 13). Select the key function section Exit Audio Control mode Press the [NEXT] button.

  • Page 13: Rotary Volume Knob Operation Mode Select

    2nd section Rotary Volume knob operation mode select [2] button The rotary volume knob can be used for volume Adjustment Item Display Range adjustment and various function setups. Front/Rear High Pass Filter "HPF" THRU/100/125/170 Hz Available setup functions [3] button The rotary volume knob can be used for the Adjustment Item Display...

  • Page 14: Dual Zone System

    General features In External disc, or Auxiliary input source - CA-C1AX - External disc changer/ player Dual Zone System • While Dual Zone System is ON, the setting of Dual Makes the sound different for the front channel Zone System Front or Rear is disabled. Set Dual Zone System Front or Rear first, and then set and rear channel.

  • Page 15: Text Display Switching

    In Standby Text Display Switching Information Display Switching the text display. "STANDBY" Select the key function section Clock "Clock" Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is Exit Display Control mode Press the [6] button. displayed above the [3] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

  • Page 16: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)

    General features • Memory numbers Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) - FM: 32 stations Attaching a title to a Station or CD. - AM: 16 stations - Internal CD player: 30 discs Receive/play the station/disc you want to - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the attach a title to CD changer/ player.

  • Page 17: Theft Deterrent Panel

    Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). Enter Panel Position Setting mode Press the [4] ("PNL") button. Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

  • Page 18: Tuner/Tv Control Features

    Tuner/TV control features 1 – 6 NEXT Reset button AUTO/AME ST indicator Preset station number Band display Frequency display Tuning Mode Tune up or down band Press the [ ] or [ ] button. Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. •...

  • Page 19: Station Preset Memory

    Canceling Direct Access Tuning Call up the station Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. Press the desired [1] — [6] button. Station Preset Memory Frequency Step Setting Putting the station in the memory. Changing the tuning frequency step. Select the band The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

  • Page 20: Cd/Mp3/Wma/External Disc Control Features

    CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 2 – 5 NEXT SCRL DISC–/ DISC+/ ¢ Track number IN indicator Disc number Track time Pause and play Playing CD & MP3/WMA Press the [ ] button. Each time the button is pressed the song pauses When there is no disc inserted or plays.

  • Page 21: Playing External Disc

    Function of remote Playing External Disc Direct Track/File Search Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Enter the track/file number Display examples: Press the number buttons on the remote.

  • Page 22: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

    CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. in random order. Select the key function section Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button.

  • Page 23: Folder Select

    Function of MP3/WMA Text/Title Scroll Folder Select Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title. Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Press the [SCRL] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button.

  • Page 24: Menu System

    Menu system ¢ MENU Menu System Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is • When other items that are applicable to the basic explained here. The reference for the Menu items operation method above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered.

  • Page 25: Touch Sensor Tone

    Enter Standby Number of times the Input prohibited time Press the [SRC] button. incorrect code was input Select the "STANDBY" display. — 5 minutes Enter Menu mode 1 hour Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. 24 hours When "MENU"...

  • Page 26: Selectable Illumination

    Menu system Selectable Illumination Display and Setting "Off Wait 0s" Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. "Off Wait 3s" (Original setting) Display Setting "Off Wait 25s" "Button Green" The illumination color is green. "Button Red" The illumination color is red. In Standby mode Eject angle setting Triangle indicator setting...

  • Page 27: Built-In Amp Mute Setting

    In Standby mode Display Setting Built-in Amp Mute Setting "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON. "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF. Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built- in amplifier. Turning ON this control enhances the preout •...

  • Page 28: Amp Control

    Menu system When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Select AMP Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "AMP Control" display. Enter AMP Control mode Press the [ ] or [ ] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 29: Basic Operations Of Remote

    Basic Operations of remote VOL. VOL. – FM/AM/DISC /DISC DISC – ¢ 4/¢ DNPP DNPP DIRECT /SBF Not Used DIRECT/OK [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations Use two "AA"-size batteries. [VOL.] buttons Slide the cover while pressing downwards to Adjusting the volume.

  • Page 30: In Tuner Source

    Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source In TV source [FM]/ [AM] buttons [FM] button Select the band. Select the TV band and Video input. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches Each time the [FM] button is pressed TV bands between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    AUX left input (White) Front left output (White) Rear right output (Red)/ Subwoofer right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/ Subwoofer left output (White) To KENWOOD disc changer/ LX BUS Television/ External optional accessory Fuse (10A) To connect these leads, FM/AM antenna input refer to the relevant instruction manuals.

  • Page 33: Installation

    Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap frame' (page 35) and then remove the hard (commercially available) rubber frame. Firewall or metal support Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.

  • Page 34: Locking The Backpanel To The Unit

    Installation Locking the Backpanel to the unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 17) and remove the Backpanel.

  • Page 35: Removing The Unit

    Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Removing the Unit Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber remove the two locks on the upper level. frame' (page 35) and then remove the hard Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in rubber frame.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to may just be the result of slight misoperation or one side.
  • Page 37 Tuner source Track Search can’t be done. ✔ For the discs/folders first or last song. Radio reception is poor. ☞ For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be ✔ The car antenna is not extended. done in the backward direction for the first ☞...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Guide NO NAME: • Attempted to display DNPS during the CD The messages shown below display your play having no disc names preset. systems condition. • Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3/WMA having no ID3 tag is being EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in played.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range Maximum output power 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz : 50 W x 4 50 kHz space : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)

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