Contents Safety precautions Menu system Menu System Notes Security Code Touch Sensor Tone General features Manual Clock Adjustment Power DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selecting the Source Display Illumination Control Volume Dimmer Attenuator Switching preout Audio Control Built-in Amp Setting Audio Setup Supreme Setting Speaker Setting CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.
KDC-MP5036U • When you purchase optional accessories, check with • "Music Editor" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work to this unit. with your model and in your area.
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CD only after removing the burrs with a • For the supported formats and types of USB device, refer to ballpoint pen etc. www.kenwood.com/usb/. CDs that cannot be used About USB device • CDs that are not round cannot be used.
General features Control knob Release button Clock display LOUD indicator ATT indicator ⁄ Power • When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source Turning ON the Power display changes from "USB" to "iPod". Press the [SRC] button. • USB (iPod) source is recognized as CD source on the ⁄...
Audio Control Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Select the source to adjust Network. Press the [SRC] button. Select the source to adjust Enter Audio Control mode Press the [SRC] button. Press the [VOL] knob. Enter Audio Setup mode Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
General features In Audio file source Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal Information Display when setting the speaker type. Music title & Artist name "TITLE" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM" Enter Standby Folder name* "FOLDER"...
Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken The audio system automatically mutes when a call with you, helping to deter theft. comes in. Removing the Faceplate When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. Press the Release button.
Tuner/TV control features AUTO/AME 1 - 6 Control knob Band display Frequency display ST indicator Preset station number Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Select tuner source Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode Press the [SRC] button.
Function of remote control Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Tuner/TV control features Function of LX BUS Television Function of LX BUS Television TV Tuning Preset TV Tuning Selecting the TV channel of a connected LX BUS Recalling the TV channels in the memory. Television (optional accessory). Select the TV band The action depends on the setting of the connected Push the Control knob toward [FM].
<About Audio file> (page 4). ⁄ • You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by the same operation. • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off • When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
USB device are all the same. • Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it will • You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by the same operation. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
Function of disc changer/ Audio file Playing External Disc Disc Search/Folder/Album Search Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Switching between folders/albums contained in the disc in the disc changer, media, or device being Press the [SRC] button.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the music, disc in the Disc changer or Play all the music on the disc or Audio file folder in Audio file folder you are listening to. random order. Press the [REP] button.
Function of Audio file Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file All Random Play File Select 1 mode Playing randomly from all of the Audio files Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical recorded in the media. levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file Text/Title Scroll File Select 2 mode Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or Select the target folder within the folders MD title. containing audio files. The folder which contains Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2 playable audio files is only displayed.
Menu system MENU Control knob Menu display Menu System Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. Setting beep sound during operation, etc. ⁄ functions. The Menu system basic operation method is • When other items those applicable to the basic explained here.
Menu system In Standby mode Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the Security Code battery power source or the Reset button is Activating the Security Code disables the usage pressed of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Turn the power ON.
In Standby mode Exit Clock adjustment mode Switching preout Press the [MENU] button. Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.) In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Display Setting A red indicator will blink on the unit after the...
Menu system ⁄ In FM reception CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting Temporarily have reception alternate from stereo to mode closes. mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to •...
Other than Standby mode Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Preset Memory> (page 23). Setup Sound Control Select the source Refer to the following operations to setup the...
Basic Operations of remote control – FM/AM/ DIRECT [0] — [9] : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries.
Audio Control In Disc/USB source [AUD] button [4]/ [¢] buttons Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. Going forwards and backwards between music. – [VOL] buttons ]/ [ ] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. Going forwards and backwards between disc/ ⁄...
Accessories/ Installation Procedure ¤ Accessories • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may ..1 have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the TEL mute wire (Brown) telephone rings or during conversation. MUTE To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) To car light control switch...
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame. (commercially available) Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each Firewall or metal support side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
Removing the hard rubber frame Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and so that it does not fall off. remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber the figure.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit some settings made on this unit. may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
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NO DVICE: The USB device is selected as a source kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is although no USB device is connected. still displayed, initialize the USB device or ➪ Change the source to any source other use other USB devices.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (50 kHz space) Maximum output power : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz : 50 W x 4 Frequency range (200 kHz space) Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 87.9 MHz –...