Contents Before Use ............ 4 Character Entry .......... 34 How To Use the Character Entry Screen Notes on Playing MP3 ......... 7 Source Select ..........35 Basic Operations .......... 8 Displaying the Control Screen Displaying the Source Select Screen Loading Discs ..........10 Loading Discs Adjusting the Picture Quality ....
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Sound Effects Menu ........58 Sound Effects Menu ..........58 Displaying the Control Screen Displaying the Sound Effects Menu Screen Audio Control ............59 Displaying the Audio Control 1 Screen Displaying the Audio Control 2 Screen Equalizer ..............60 Displaying the Equalizer Screen Tone Curve Setup Zone Control ............62 Displaying the Zone Control Screen...
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with your When the operator panel and monitor panels are dirty, wipe Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your and clean them using a soft cloth (such as a commercially model and in your area.
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Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map. Icons on the DVD discs Icon Description Indicates the region code where the disc can be played. Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function.
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Before Use List of playable discs Use of "DualDisc" When playing a "DualDisc" on this unit, the surface of the disc Disc Standard Support Remark that is not played may be scratched while the disc is inserted types or ejected. Since the music CD surface does not conform to ‡...
Notes on Playing MP3 The playable MP3 file (hereafter called Audio file) The maximum number of characters for and the media format has the following limitation. display The Audio file, which is not conforming to the File/Folder name : 64 (Joliet: 32)/ 126 characters specification, may not play normally, or the file and MP3 ID3 Tag : 30 characters folder names may not display correctly.
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1 Attenuator/ Loudness 5 Audio Source Selection/ Power Supply [ATT] key [SRC] key Attenuates the volume. Audio source selection changes in the following Press it again to cancel muting. order each time you press the key. Press it for more than 1 second to turn the Loudness function on or off.
Loading Discs Eject the disc Open the panel — Press the [EJECT] key of the disc you want to eject. Ejecting the disc will stop playback. Press the [Panel Open/ Close] key. Insert a disc Close the panel Press the [LOAD] key, and then insert a disc in the Press the [Panel Open/ Close] key.
Basic Operations of Remote Controller : An operation during DVD playback : An operation during VCD playback : An operation during DVD, VCD, CD, or MP3 playback DISC : An operation during TV source : An operation during FM/AM broadcasting source TUNER English...
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1 Remote Control Mode selector switch Selects one of the following remote control • It is necessary to engage the shift knob of car to "Reverse" modes. to switch to rear view camera (R-CAM) video display. AUD: Tuner source 9 [TOP MENU] key DVD: Built-in DVD/ VCD/ CD/ MP3 player source (When 1 is set to "DVD") TV source...
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Basic Operations of Remote Controller o [7] key (When 1 is set to "DVD") DISC Stops playing the built in disc player. ; [AUDIO] key (When 1 is set to "DVD") Switches an audio language. a [4] / [¢] key (When 1 is set to "DVD"...
About Discs Handling discs Removing discs • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. When removing discs from this unit pull them out horizontally. Discs that can not be used • Discs that are not round can not be used. •...
Controlling During DVD Video or Video CD Playback Various control screens appear when you play back a DVD Video (DVD) or a Video CD (VCD) disc. Displaying the DVD/VCD Playback Screen 1 Disc Number Display You can use the following operations when 2 Title Number Display displaying DVD/VCD images.
Displaying the Easy Control Panel e Switches the source. The Control Panel is displayed in a floating position r Stops playing. of the DVD/VCD screen. When pressed twice, the disc is played from its beginning when you play it in the next time. t Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards.
Displaying the DVD/VCD Control Screen o Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) Plays a DVD/VCD using various functions. ; Calls the Setup Menu. (page 38) a Displays the Source Select screen. (page 35) s Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards. d Stops playing.
Controlling during DVD Video or Video CD Playback DVD Disc Menu Information Display Selects an option from the DVD Disc Menu. Displays the DVD and AV information. Display the Disc Menu Control screen Information Display Button Area (page 16) DVD Disc Menu Control Buttons Area (page 16) The information is displayed for 5 seconds.
Controlling during DVD Video or Video CD Playback Direct Search You can search for a DVD/VCD chapter, scene or track by entering its number. Select the Direct Search mode The following items can be searched directly each time it is pressed. DVD: Title, Chapter, Direct number, Disc number VCD (ver.
CD/MP3 Play Control You can recall various control screens during CD/MP3 playback. Displaying the Easy Control Panel 1 Switches the source. The CD/MP3 Play Control Panel is displayed in a 2 Stops playing the disc. floating position of the selected picture. 3 Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards.
Displaying the CD Control Screen During CD playback You can play the CD/MP3 using various functions. 8 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) 9 Displays the Source Select screen. (page 35) p Calls the Setup Menu. (page 38) q Selects a track. CD Control screen w Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards.
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CD/MP3 Play Control MP3 Control screen During MP3 play / Calls the MP3 Menu. z Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards. x Stops playing. When pressed twice, the disc is played back from its beginning in the next time. c Selects a file. v Plays or pauses.
Displaying the MP3 Menu screen D Call the ID3 TAG Display. You can select menu options using various functions. F Returns to the MP3 Control screen. Me n u • The available functions vary depending on the source used. MP3 Menu screen English...
CD/MP3 Play Control 3 Plays a file in the currently selected folder. ID3 TAG Display (during MP3 play) 4 Returns to the MP3 Control screen. The ID3 TAG information of MP3 file is listed. 5 List window 6 Information window Call the MP3 Menu Me n u •...
Tuner Control Various control screens appear in the Tuner Source mode. Displaying the Easy Control Panel 1 Switches the source. The Tuner Control Panel is displayed in a floating 2 Switches the band (to AM or FM1/2/3). position of the selected picture. 3 Tunes in a station.
Displaying the Tuner Menu Screen ; Selects option from various function menus. You can select menu options using various a Returns to the Tuner Control screen. functions. • The available functions vary depending on the tuner Me n u specifications and the broadcasting system that can be received.
Seek Mode Manual Memory Sets a station selection. Stores the current receiving station in memory. Select a station you wish to store in memory SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time Store in memory you touch the button.
Tuner Control Set Station Name • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency Names a station. step returns to the original setting. Tune in a station you wish to name • When the frequency step is changed, the unit returns to the factory setting.
TV/ Video Control Various control screens appear in the TV/ Video Source mode. (You can only operate TV with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected.) Displaying the TV Picture Screen 1 TV Band Number Display Various control screens appear in the TV Source 2 TV Area Group Display (page 57) mode.
Displaying the TV Control Screen t Calls the TV Menu. You can tune in a TV station using various y Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) functions. u Displays the Source Select screen. (page 35) i Calls the Setup Menu. (page 38) o Switches to VIDEO.
Seek Mode Manual Memory Sets a station selection. Stores the current receiving channel in memory. Select a channel you wish to store in memory SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK N e x t N e x t The mode is switched in following order each time Store in memory you touch the button.
TV/ Video Control Set Station Name Direct Search (NTSC TV type only) Names a station. Tunes in a station when its channel number is entered. Select a station you wish to name Select the Direct Search mode Call the TV Menu Enter a channel number (Page 31 t) Me n u...
Character Entry How To Use the Character Entry Screen 1 Shifts the cursor. When you select the Set Disc Name mode or 2 Enters a space. others, the following screen appears for character If you erase a character, locate the cursor on it and entry.
Source Select The source you wish to listen to can be selected quickly. Displaying the Control Screen • The Source Select screen can be displayed from the control screen of any source. Press this key several times until the Control screen appears.
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Control Screen 1 Brightness Control You can adjust the picture quality using the 2 Tint Control following keys. Displayed for an NTSC system image on DVD/TV or Video.
Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone Call When the telephone is called, the system is paused automatically. When the telephone is called... The Phone Call ("CALL") screen appears, and system is paused. Phone Call ("CALL") screen C A L L 13:50...
Setup Menu Setup Menu You can set up various receiver parameters. Displaying the Control Screen • You can call the same Setup Menu for the Control screen of each source. Press this key several times until the Control screen appears. Control screen Displaying the Setup Menu Screen 1 Scrolls the Setup Menu.
Audio Setup You can setup a speaker network, etc. Displaying the Speaker Setup Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) 3 Returns to the Setup Menu. 4 Set the use or no use of Subwoofer. Speaker setup screen 5 Displays the X'Over setup screen.
Crossover Network Setup You can set a crossover frequency of speakers. (Page 39 5) X'Over setup screen 1 Sets a Front High Pass Filter frequency. You can select any of the following frequency. Through, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220 (Hz) 2 Sets a Rear High Pass Filter frequency.
Setup Menu DVD Setup You can set up various parameters for DVD play. Displaying the DVD Setup Screen 1 Select a setup page ("Lang", "Rating", "Mark", "Audio", "Aspect"). 2 Select a setting item. If setting is possible, select a value of the setting item.
"Lang" page DVD Setup This section shows the common operation for DVD setup and introduces the each parameter. Displays the page having the item you want to set 1 Menu Language setting Locate the cursor (blue) at the item you want To select a language which is not displayed to set here: See <Language Setup>, page 44.
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Setup Menu "Mark" page "Aspect" page 7 Mark Display setting ( = Screen Display Aspect setting ( Off) 16:9) When "On" is selected, the mark indicating the Select "16:9" for this unit. ~ Screen Display Mode setting ( playback status is displayed. Letter Box) 8 Angle Mark setting ( Off)
Language Setup Parental Level Setup You can select a menu, audio, or sub-title language You can set a parental level. which is not displayed on the Setup screen. Start the "Rating Change" setting For how to start setting, see step 1 to step 3 in Start setting the language item <DVD Setup>...
Setup Menu Parental Country Code Setup Parental Password Setup You can set the country code of the country where You can change the password necessary for parental you live. level setting. Start the "Country Change" setting Start the "Password Change" setting For how to start setting, see step 1 to step 3 in For how to start setting, see step 1 to step 3 in <DVD Setup>...
System Setup You can set up the system parameters. Displaying the System Set Up Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) 3 Returns to the Setup Menu. System Set Up screen 4 Turns the key touch tone On or Off.
3 Returns to the Setup Menu. 4 Selects a navigation system connection. ( RGB) AV I/F 1 screen "RGB": Allows the Kenwood’s Navigation System to connect via its interface cable. "AV-IN": Allows a third-party navigation system to connect via the AV INPUT port. "Off": Must be used if no navigation system is connected.
Displaying the AV I/F 2 Screen 8 Sets a method to switch to the rear view camera video display. ( Off) "On": Switches to the rear view camera video display when engaging the shift knob of car to "Reverse". AV I/F 2 screen "Off": Switches to the the rear view camera video display when engaging the shift knob of car to "Reverse"...
Setup Menu User Interface You can set up user interface (IF) parameters. Displaying the User I/F 1 Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) 3 Returns to the Setup Menu. 4 Switches the wall paper.
Monitor Set Up You can adjust the position and picture quality of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Control Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous You can adjust the picture quality. source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) 3 Returns to the Setup Menu.
Setup Menu Displaying the Mode Select Screen r Selects a screen mode of the disc playback screen. You can set the monitor screen mode. (FULL, JUST, ZOOM, and NORMAL) t Selects a screen mode of the rear view camera (R- CAM) screen.
Touch Panel Adjustment Clock You can adjust the touch panel operations. You can adjust the clock time. Display the Touch Panel Adjust screen Display the Clock screen Touch Clock is not shown, is not shown, Touch Clock touch to display it. touch to display it.
Security Code Setup Start the security code registration You can set a security code to protect your receiver S e t system against theft. • When the Security Code function is activated it cannot be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport"...
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Setup Menu If you have pressed the Reset button or if you have disconnected the Receiver from battery... Enter the correct security code — You must enter the same security code as that you have entered in step 3 above. Enter the security code Now, you can use your Receiver.
Set Up Memory Display the Memory screen Audio Set Up and AV Interface settings can be memorized. The memorized settings can be recalled at any time. For example, even when the settings are cleared due to replacement of the battery, the settings can be restored.
Setup Menu TV Setup The TV signal receiving areas can be set. (with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected only) Displaying the TV1 Area Set Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (page 58) TV Set Up 3 Calls the Setup Menu.
Sound Effects Menu Sound Effects Menu You can set up the receiver sound effects. Displaying the Control Screen • You can display the same Sound Effects Menu on the Control screen of any source. Control screen Displaying the Sound Effects Menu Screen 1 Calls each Sound Effect Menu.
Audio Control You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio balance. Displaying the Audio Control 1 Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Setup Menu. (page 38) 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. 4 Adjusts the right and left volume balance.
Equalizer You can set up the equalizer. Displaying the Equalizer Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Setup Menu. (page 38) 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. 4 Selects an equalizer curve type. Equalizer screen You can select any of the following equalizer curves.
Sound Effects Menu Tone Curve Setup Set the level You can set a Tone curve. Level Display the Tone setup screen Set the Q factor T o n e Q Factor Tone setup screen You can set it up only when Bass or Middle is adjusted.
Sound Effects Menu Zone Control You can set the front and rear audio source. Displaying the Zone Control Screen 1 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 2 Calls the Setup Menu. (page 38) 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. 4 Turns the Zone Function (that sets different source Zone Control screen sounds for front and rear speakers) On or Off.
Glossary DVD: Digital Versatile Disc Title number (DVD) A type of disc which contains recording of audio/ The title is the largest unit of video and audio video packaged media with high video and audio recorded in a DVD. It usually corresponds to a quality, such as a movie, featuring large recording single movie of video software or an album (some- capacity and digital signal processing capability.
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misopera- tion or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The screen is dark. ✔ The unit is in a location where temperature is The power does not turn on.
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Disc source The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a The sound/picture skips on a DVD/VCD/CD. screw in the car. ✔ The disc is scratched or dirty. Check the speaker wiring. Clean the disc, referring to the section on ✔...
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MP3 source The voice or subtitle language selected in the initial setting is not played. Cannot play an MP3. ✔ The DVD disc being played does not contain ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. the recording of the selected voice or subtitle Clean the media, referring to the Disc cleaning language.
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• If any other message is displayed, press the Reset button on tem. Take the recommended actions. the unit. If the error code does not disappear or the same error code reappears, contact the Kenwood dealer. Protect The speaker wire has a short-curcuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection functoin is activated.
Parental Country Code Table Country Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Afghanistan 1005 Comoros 2012 Heard and 1712 Marshall Islands 2207 Albania 1011 Congo 1206 Mcdonald Martinique 2216 Algeria 1325 Congo, The 1203 Islands Mauritania 2217 American 1018 Democratic Holy See 3100 Mauritius...
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Country Code Country Code Russian 2720 Tunisia 2913 Federation Turkey 2917 Rwanda 2722 Turkmenistan 2912 Saint Helena 2807 Turks and Caicos 2902 Saint Kitts and 2013 Islands Nevis Tuvalu 2921 Saint Lucia 2102 Uganda 3006 Saint Pierre and 2512 Ukraine 3000 Miquelon United Arab...
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Monitor section AM Tuner section Picture size Frequency range : 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide (9 kHz space) : 531 kHz – 1611 kHz 156.2(W) × 82.4(H) mm (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz Display system Usable sensitivity : Transparent TN LCD panel...
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The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.