If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. Installation/connection When you purchase external components, Basic procedure check with your Kenwood dealer to make Warning sure that they work with your model and in Caution your area. Wiring connection...
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Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset button. Do not expose the faceplate to direct Reset button sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also The unit returns to factory settings when the avoid places with too much dust or the reset button is pressed.
Basic operations Display window Loading slot Ejects the disc Volume knob USB terminal Detaches the faceplate Auxiliary input jack Slide open the cover The following indicator lights up when... : A stereo broadcast is received (FM). : A disc is in the unit. : Traffic Information function is turned on.
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When you press or hold the following button(s)... Button General operation Turns on. Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB/ iPod, SD, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. • If the source is ready, playback also starts. •...
Getting started Canceling the display demonstration The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME KNOB] 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected as the initial setup.
F/W UP xx.xx YES *: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Listening to the radio Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to the radio... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See table below for selection.
Listening to a disc/ USB/ SD/ iPod Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) Detaches the faceplate Loading slot Press to select track/file. Press to pause, press again Hold to fast-forwards/reverses. to resume playback. Press to select previous/next folder. USB terminal •...
Data recorded in the SD audio format cannot be played To skip songs, press 4 / ¢. Holding back. 4 / ¢ skips songs at 10% regardless of the setting made. (page 12) This operation is effective only for the iPod or Kenwood Music Editor Media. (page 17)
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to an iPod or Kenwood Music Editor Media... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press to enter.
Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX] / [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 7, 8) Auxiliary input jack 1 Press SRC to select “AUX.” 2 Turn on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.
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[AUDIO CONTROL] / [AUDIO CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state... Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) EQ PRO BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ/ BASS C FRQ 60/ 80/ 100 */ 200: Selects the center frequency. BASS LEVEL –8 —...
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[SETTINGS] Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) AUX NAME SET/ AUX */ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV: Selects the desired name for the connected component. AUX NAME (Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.) CLOCK CLOCK ADJUST/ (For details, see page 7.) CLOCK ADJ TIME SYNC ON *: Synchronizes the Radio Data System station time data and the unit’s clock.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. “PROTECT” appears and no operations Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating can be done. tape properly, then reset the unit.
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This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” or later. When you use the audio file with database information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1,” you can search a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search.
Mounting and wiring this product requires Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s skills and experience. For safety‘s sake, leave chassis again after installation. this work to professionals. If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
P. CONT control wire) To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings Brown or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation (Mute control wire) MUTE system, consult your navigation manual.) Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or...
Installing the unit Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection has been completed earlier. (page 19) Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. Dashboard of your car (Wider hooks on the top side.) Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place.