Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model XXV-05V Serial number...
Notes on playing MP3/WMA ...7 Opening/Closing the Monitor and Power Switch ...8 Removing/Attaching the Protection Panel...9 XXV-05V Basic operation ...10 Basic Operations of Remote Controller ...12 Switch Small Display ...14 Switch Screen Mode...15 Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Playback...16...
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Setup Menu Setup Menu ...59 • Displaying the Control screen • Displaying the Setup Menu screen Audio Set Up ...60 • Displaying the Car Type Set Up screen • Displaying the Speaker Set Up screen • Displaying the Channel Level screen •...
(e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock.
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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 Indicates the region code where the disc can be played. Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function.
About discs Handling discs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the disc. • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R/RW, DVD- R/RW, or DVD+R/RW after reading the caution items on the package etc.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Opening/Closing the Monitor and Power Switch Open the monitor Close the monitor Turn the power switch on Hold down the [SRC] key more than one second to turn it off. • Do not touch the moving components when you are opening or closing the monitor. If done, you will get hurt. •...
Removing/Attaching the Protection Panel Remove the protection panel Attach the protection panel Place the right end of the protection panel onto hooks and push it until clicked and locked. Then, push the left end of the panel to lock it. •...
XXV-05V Basic operation When the monitor is open EJECT When the monitor is closed EJECT 10 English SCREEN MODE V.SEL DISP AUTO AUTO DISP DISP AUTO DISP AUTO Disc indicator V.OFF AV OUT...
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1 Play Disc [Disc insertion slot] A disc is played when you insert it. 2 Stop to Play [ 7 ] key Stops to play. 3 Play/Pause [ 38 ] key Pauses and replays a disc. 4 Eject Disc [ 0 ] key The disc is ejected.
Basic Operations of Remote Controller BAND STOP DIRECT OPEN TOP MENU AV OUT 1 Remote Control Mode selector Selects one of the following remote control modes. TV source DVD: Built-in DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA player source AUD: Tuner source or attached disc changer source 2 Volume Control Adjusts the volume.
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6 Joystick [DISC] Right or left: Selects a chapter, a track or a song. Up or down: Select a folder or a disc. Push: Plays or pauses. [TV] Right or left: Select a channel. Switches to TV1, TV2, VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.
Switch Small Display The Small Display screen mode changes each time the [DISP] key is pressed. SCREEN MODE V.SEL V.OFF AV OUT DISP AUTO EJECT DISP AUTO [DISP] key * Hold down the [DISP] key more than 1 second to switch to the Frequency display. 14 English...
Switch Screen Mode The Screen mode of the monitor changes each time the [MODE] key is pressed. SCREEN MODE V.SEL V.OFF AV OUT DISP AUTO EJECT DISP AUTO Full picture mode [FULL] Justify picture mode [JUST] Cinema picture mode [CINEMA] Zoom picture mode [ZOOM] Normal picture mode [NORMAL] •...
Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Playback Various control screens appear when you play back a DVD Video (DVD-V), a DVD Displaying the DVD/VCD Playback screen You can use the following operations when displaying DVD/VCD images.
Playback Audio (DVD-A) or a Video CD (VCD) disc. Displaying the Easy Control Panel The Control Panel is displayed in a floating position of the DVD/VCD screen. Display of Easy Control Panel Title Chap DVD VIDEO e Adjusts the volume. r Switches the source.
Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD Displaying the DVD-V/DVD-A/ VCD Control screen Plays a DVD/VCD using various functions. DVD/VCD Control screen Title 18 English o Adjusts the volume. ; Ejects the disc from the built-in disc player. a Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Control during DVD Video, DVD Audio or Video CD DVD Disc Menu Selects an option from the DVD Disc Menu. Displays the Disc Menu Control screen DVD Disc Menu Control Buttons Area (page 16) MENU Ctrl ANGLE Page + Page - ZOOM 1 Calls the Menu Control.
Playback VCD Zoom Control Displays an enlarged VCD screen. Displays the Zoom Control screen Zoom Control Button Area (page 16) Zoom Control 1 Changes the zoom ratio at 4 levels (2 times, 3 times, 4 times, or off) each time you touch. 2 Scrolls the screen in the direction you touch.
(see page 24 for the <Seek Mode>) 2 ch SEEK • For TV picture selection and receiver key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The information display is cleared automatically after approximately 5 seconds. Also, the information can be displayed automatically when it is updated (see page 74).
Displaying the TV Control screen You can tune in a TV station using various functions. TV Control screen Next SEEK 2 ch AUTO1 Displaying the TV Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. MENU TV Menu screen t Adjusts the volume.
TV Control Seek Mode Sets a TV station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK The mode is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO 1 reception automatically. Tune in stations in memory one AUTO 2 after another.
Set Station Name Names a station. Select a station you wish to name Call the TV Menu MENU Selects the Set Name mode Name Set Enter a name For character entry details, see <Character Entry> (see page 56). Exit the Set Name mode •...
5 Switches the Seek mode. (see page 28 for the <Seek Mode>) 98.1 MHz SEEK • For receiver key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Displaying the Tuner Control screen You can tune in a station using various functions. Tuner Control screen Next CRSC SEEK Preset 3 98.1 MHz AUTO1 Displaying the Tuner Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. MENU Tuner Menu screen 6 Adjusts the volume.
Tuner Control Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK The mode is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO 1 reception automatically. Tune in stations in memory one AUTO 2 after another.
Preset Select Lists and tunes in stations in memory one after the other. Call the Tuner Menu MENU Call the Preset Select Menu Preset Select P6 87.9 MHz FM 1 Preset 3 98.1 MHz 1 Tunes in the displayed station. If the station name is displayed if it has been set.
Tuner Control Direct Search Tunes in a station when its frequency is entered. Select a band Selects the Direct Search mode DIRECT Enter a frequency — When you enter them, signal reception starts. Example: When you receive FM 92.1 MHz Example: When you receive AM 810 kHz The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 10 seconds.
Search for Program Type A program is tuned when you set its program type. Call the Tuner Menu MENU Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search Preset 3 98.1 MHz None AUTO1 1 Selects a program type. 2 Scrolls the program type list. 3 Searches for the program type.
Track 1 P 11:10 P 1:48 P 00:04 • For CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer playback and receiver key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Control screen You can play the CD/MP3/WMA/disc changer using various functions. CD Control screen DISP SCRL Track 4 P 2:09 During CD playback 9 Adjusts the volume. p Calls the CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Menu. q Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) w Switches the source.
CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Play Control MP3/WMA Control screen Next FREP 34 English During MP3/WMA play / Ejects a disc. z Fast Forwards. x Stops to play. When pressed twice, the disc is played back from its beginning in the next time. c Selects a song.
Disc Changer Control screen Next SCRL P 01:24 DREP MRDM During play by the disc changer I Selects a track. Starts Fast Forward or Fast Rewind when it is held down. O Selects a disc. : Plays or pauses. A Starts or stops Scan Play (that plays the beginning TIME of each song one after the other).
CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Play Control Displaying the CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. MENU CD Menu screen 36 English Selects options from various function menus. Returns to the CD/MP3/WMA/Disc Changer Control screen. The available functions vary depending on the source used.
Set Disc Name Names a CD. Play a CD you wish to name Call the CD/Disc Changer Menu MENU Select the Set Name mode Name Set position varies depending on Name Set the disc you are playing. Enter a name For character entry details, see <Character Entry>...
Calls the Disc Changer Menu MENU Call the Disc Select Menu CH Disc Select 6.KENWOOD 1 Plays the displayed disc. 2 Selects the Disc Name or Disc Text mode for text display. 3 Scrolls the list.
Direct Search Searches for a disc or a song when its number is entered. During play on the built-in disc player Select the Direct Search mode DIRECT The following items can be searched directly each time it is pressed. CD: Track number, Total play time MP3/WMA: Folder, File Enter a disc or track number —...
SEEK 2: Selects channels in memory one after the SEEK other. • For system key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Displaying the SIRIUS Tuner Control screen SIRIUS Tuner Control screen Next SIRIUS 1 SEEK1 SEEK DISP SCRL Displaying the SIRIUS Tuner Menu You can select menu options using various functions. MENU SIRIUS Tuner Menu screen 6 Adjusts the volume. 7 Calls the SIRIUS Tuner Menu. 8 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
SIRIUS Tuner Control Channel Search The categories and channels are listed for your channel selection. Call the SIRIUS Tuner Menu MENU Start Channel Searching Channel Search The category list appears. Category Selection screen 1 Selects a category. 2 Scrolls the list. 3 Returns to the SIRIUS Tuner Menu.
Direct Channel Search A channel is tuned when you enter its number. Call the SIRIUS Tuner Menu MENU Display the Direct Search screen 10key Direct Direct Search screen 1 Enters a channel number. 2 Returns to the SIRIUS Tuner Menu. 3 Tunes in a channel when you enter is number.
5 Switches the Seek mode. (see page 46 for the <Seek Mode>) SEEK • For receiver key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Displaying the HD Radio Control screen You can tune in a station using various functions. HD Radio Control screen HD AM Next AUTO1 SEEK DISP SCRL Displaying the HD Radio Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. MENU HD Radio Menu screen 6 Adjusts the volume.
HD Radio Control Seek Mode Sets a station selection. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK The mode is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in a station with good AUTO 1 reception automatically. Tune in stations in memory one AUTO 2 after another.
Receive Mode The digital or analog program is selected and received. Call the HD Radio Menu MENU Call the Receive mode Menu Receive Mode 1 Switches the Receive mode. 2 Receive mode Display. 3 Returns to the HD Radio Menu. Select the Receive mode AUTO: Automatically switches between the...
6 Switches the Seek mode. (see page 50 for the <Seek Mode>) 220.094MHz SEEK • For system key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Displaying the DAB Tuner Control screen You can select the Ensemble and services using various functions. DAB Tuner Control screen Next DAB1 Preset 2 Service Label AUTO1 SEEK DISP Displaying the DAB Tuner Menu screen You can select menu options using various functions. MENU DAB Tuner Menu screen 7 Adjusts the volume.
DAB Tuner control Seek Mode A service selection method can be set. SEEK is not shown, touch SEEK The mode display is switched each time you touch the button. Tunes in an ensemble with good AUTO 1 reception automatically. Selects services in memory one AUTO 2 after another.
Service Select The service list of the currently receiving ensemble is displayed for your selection. Call the DAB Tuner Menu MENU Call the Service Select Menu Service Select MENU Service Name Service Name Service Name Service Name Service Name 1 Selects a service. 2 Scrolls the service list.
DAB Tuner control Search for Program Type The services are received when you set its program type. Call the DAB Tuner Menu MENU Call the PTY Search Menu PTY Search 1 Selects a program type. 2 Searches for the program type. 3 Displays the Language select screen.
DAB Information The DAB information is displayed. Call the DAB Tuner Menu MENU Display the DAB Information screen DAB Information 1 Displays the DAB information (such as Service label, Ensemble label, Component label, Audio quality, Region label, and Dynamic label). 2 Scrolls the information display.
2 Switches the source. 3 Tunes in a station. 162.550 MHz • For system key operations, see <XXV-05V Basic Operations> (see page 10). • The Easy Control Panel display is cleared when you touch the center of image display area.
Displaying the Weather Band Tuner Control screen Weather Band Tuner Control screen 162.550 MHz 4 Adjusts the volume. 5 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 6 Switches the source. Displays the Source Select screen when touched more than one second. (see page 57) 7 Calls the Setup Menu.
Character Entry How To Use the Character Entry screen When you select the Set Disc Name mode or others, the following screen appears for character entry. Character Entry screen 1 Shifts the cursor. 2 Enters a space. If you erase a character, locate the cursor on it and touch this button.
Source Select Source Select The source you wish to listen to can be selected quickly. Displaying the Control screen Press this key several times unit the Control screen appears. Control screen Title T 0:05:20 Displaying the Source Select screen Continue to touch until the Source Select screen appears.
Adjusting the Monitor Display Position and Quality Adjusting the Monitor Display Position and Quality You can adjust the position and picture quality of the monitor. Displaying the Screen Control screen You can adjust the picture quality using the following keys. Screen Control screen CONT Auto DIM...
Setup Menu Setup Menu You can set up various receiver parameters. Displaying the Control screen Press this key several times until the Control screen appeaars. Control screen Title T 0:05:20 Displaying the Setup Menu screen Setup Menu screen Security SCRL TIME You can call the same Setup Menu for the Control screen of each source.
Setup Menu Audio Set Up You can set up the car type and speaker system you use together with this unit. Displaying the Car Type Set Up screen If your vehicle type is selected, the Digital Time Alignment is set automatically (for timing adjustment of sound output for each channel) to have the highest surround effects.
Displaying the Speaker Set Up screen When the speaker type and size are set, the speaker crossover network and equalizer curve are set automatically. Speaker Set Up screen Displaying the Channel Level screen You can set the volume at each setup position. Channel Level screen 9 Selects a speaker to be set.
Setup Menu Speaker Set Up Select a speaker type and its size to get the best sound effects. Select a speaker you wish to adjust Speaker Set Up screen 1 Center speaker 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer 5 Tweeter setup You can set the tweeter when you are selecting front speakers.
Channel Level Set the volume at each setup position. Select a speaker you wish to adjust Channel Level setup screen 1 Center speaker 2 Left front speaker 3 Right front speaker 4 Left rear speaker 5 Right rear speaker Adjust the volume +8 dB English 63...
Setup Menu DTA Setup Manually set the sound output timing of each channel. Display the DTA Setup screen DTA Setup screen 1 Selects a speaker to be adjusted. 2 Sets a delay time of the selected speaker. 3 Stores the adjusted status in memory or calls it from memory.
Crossover Network Setup You can manually set a crossover frequency of speakers. X'Over (P61 w ) 100Hz Frequency y Slope 18dB/Oct 1 Sets a crossover frequency. 2 Sets a crossover slope. 3 Returns to the Speaker Set Up screen. 4 Sets the phase of subwoofer output (it is displayed when the subwoofer crossover frequency is set).
Setup Menu DVD Setup You can set up the DVD play. Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen DVD SETUP DVD SETUP 1 screen Displaying the DVD SETUP 2 screen DVD SETUP 2 screen 66 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
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Displaying the DVD SETUP 3 screen DVD SETUP 3 screen Parental Level MENU Group Continuous DVD Video Mode DVD SETUP 3 t Displays the Parental Lock screen.* (See <Parental Level Setup>, page 69) y Turns the Continuous Group Play On or Off.* Off) When turned "Off", the play is stopped or the menu is displayed after the group play has ended.
Setup Menu Language Setup Select a language you use for the speech and menus. Display the Language Setup screen See <Displaying the DVD SETUP 1 screen> (see page 66) and select a language you wish to use. Audio Language Set 1 Enters a language code.
Parental Level Setup Sets a parental level. Display the Parental Level code number screen (P67 t ) Code Number **** Clear 1 Enters a code number. 2 Cancels the current setup and returns to the DVD SETUP 3 screen. 3 Clears the code number. 4 Displays the present parental lock level.
Setup Menu System Setup You can set up the system parameters. Displaying the System 1 screen System Set Up System 1 screen 70 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Calls the Setup Menu.
Displaying the System 2 screen System 2 screen D D S S I DSI I CD Read d Re e ad d 9 Selects an illumination color of receiver keys. Red) "Green" : Green "Red" : p Selects an illumination color of the Small Display. Blue) "Blue": A blue color display...
AV INPUT2 port. ( 9 Displays the AV I/F 2 screen. Allows the Kenwood’s Navigation System to connect via its interface cable. connect via the AV INPUT1 port. Must be used if no navigation system is connected.
Displaying the AV I/F 2 screen AV I/F 2 screen 1 1 5 5 15 5 5 p Selects an AV source to be output at the AV OUTPUT port. ( q Selects speakers used for voice guidance of the navigation system.
Setup Menu User Interface You can set up user interface (IF) parameters. Displaying the User I/F 1 screen User Interface User I/F 1 screen Displaying the User I/F 2 screen User I/F 2 screen On Screen DVD D D 74 English 1 Adjusts the volume.
Displaying the User I/F 3 screen User I/F 3 screen y Turns the information display On or Off when a button is touched on the Source Control screen. u Sets a point display when you touch the screen. Pattern1) You can select "Pattern1", "Pattern2" or "OFF". i Displays the User I/F 2 screen.
Setup Menu Touch Panel Adjust You can adjust the touch panel operations. Display the Touch Panel Adjust screen Touch is not shown, touch Touch to display it. Next 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Clock Adjusts the clock time Display the Clock Screen Clock is not shown, touch Clock to display it. Next MENU AM 11:18 RDS Synchronize Clock 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Calls the Setup Menu.
Setup Menu Security Code Setup You can set a security code to protect your receiver system against theft. When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice.
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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 Enter Now, you can use your Receiver.
Setup Menu TV Setup <South American sales only> The TV signal receiving areas can be set. Displaying the TV1 Area Set Up screen TV Set Up TV1 Area Set screen Displaying the TV2 Area Set Up screen TV2 Area Set screen 80 English 1 Adjusts the volume.
SIRIUS Setup <North American sales only> You can display the SIRIUS ID. Displaying the SIRIUS Set Up screen SIRIUS Set Up SIRIUS Set Up screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Calls the Setup Menu.
Setup Menu DAB Set Up The DAB reception can be set. Displaying the DAB Set Up screen DAB Set Up DAB Set Up screen Announcement Select 82 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 3 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Announcement Selection Various announcement reception parameters can be set. Displays the Announcement Selection screen Weather Financial News 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Turns the Announcement Reception function On or Off. 3 Enters the setup and returns to the DAB Set Up screen.
Setup Menu Sensor You can set up the optional KPA-SS100 Sensor Box. Displaying the Sensor Box screen Sensor Sensor Box screen 84 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Selects menu options.
AMP Control Sets the power amp connected via the LX bus. Displaying the AMP Control screen AMP Control screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Calls the Setup Menu. 3 Calls the Sound Effects Menu. (see page 86) 4 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Sound Effects Menu Sound Effects Menu You can set up the receiver sound effects. Displaying the Control screen Control screen Title Displaying the Sound Effects Menu screen Sound Effects screen Position Zone Control 86 English SCRL TIME T 0:05:20 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Audio Control You can adjust the front and rear and right and left audio balance. Displaying the Audio Control screen Audio Control Audio Control screen Sub Woofer -5 FAD F1 BAL R1 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
Sound Effects Menu You can set up the sound field. Displaying the SFC screen SFC screen Stream Information MENU Dolby Digital Concert Hall 88 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
SFC Adjustment You can adjust the sound field. Display the SFC Adjustment screen Adjust SFC Adjust screen Ce e Center Level enter Le e v Le e ve 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Sets a sound field effects level. 3 Adjusts the bass boost level of the rear speaker. 4 Adjusts the volume level of center speaker.
Sound Effects Menu Equalizer You can set up the equalizer. Displaying the Equalizer screen Equalizer Equalizer screen 90 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Parametric Equalizer You can Manually set the equalizer curve by adjusting the center frequency, gain and Q value. Display the Parametric Equalizer screen P-EQ 80Hz +12dB Gain Band1 1 Adjusts the volume. 2345 Select a band to be adjusted. 6 Sets a frequency. 7 Sets a gain level.
Sound Effects Menu Position You can adjust the sound effects according to your listening position. Displaying the Position screen Position Position screen 92 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source. 3 Calls the Setup Menu. (see page 59) 4 Calls the Sound Effects Menu.
Position Fine Control You can fine-adjust your listening position. Display the Position Fine Control screen Adjust Position Fine Control screen 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Selects a speaker to be adjusted. 3 Indication of setup distance. The adjusted distance (Position and Position Fine Control values), and the total of the distance adjusted by Car Type Set Up (see page 60) and the adjustment distance for position setup are...
Sound Effects Menu Zone Control You can set the front and rear audio source. Displaying the Zone Control screen Zone Control Zone Control screen Fron Reverse Area 94 English 1 Adjusts the volume. 2 Returns to the Control screen of the previous source.
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. 4.
Connection 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. Connect to the vehicle's parking brake detection switch harness using the supplied relay connector.
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MONITOR ANTENNA NAVIGATION Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. TEL mute wire (Brown) NOTE MUTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. White/Black White Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green...
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Connection Connection for AV Equipments AV INPUT VIDEO FM /AM ANTENNA AV INPUT VIDEO 100 English PREOUT REAR FRONT (MONO) AV OUTPUT VIDEO POWER CENTER ¶ Front Preout - Audio left output (White) - Audio right output (Red) ¶ Rear Preout - Audio left output (White) - Audio right output (Red) ¶...
Installation Installation for Monitor/Player Unit Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Installation for Receiver unit 1.
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Installation Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Installation on Toyota, Nissan or Mitsubishi Car using Brackets at Holes shown by "¶" Accessory ! (M5x6mm) or Accessory @ (M5x7mm) Screws (included in audio unit package) 102 English Bracket Audio unit or others Accessory ! (M5x6mm) or Accessory @ (M5x7mm) Screws (included in audio unit package)
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Installation on Toyota Car using Brackets at Holes shown by "¶" When using the bracket shown above, you cannot use screws at two holes of the right and left unit sides. If so, tighten the bracket using accessories ~ as shown below. 1.
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Installation Installing the Antenna Units ¶ Attach the antenna to the inner glass surface of the rear window using double-sided tape. Carefully check the installation location as the tape can only be stuck on once. ¶ If the surface temperature of the glass of the rear window is low, warm it by turning on the power of the rear defogger.
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Removing Monitor/Player Unit Removing the Hard Rubber Frame (escutcheon) 1. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool 7 and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2.
Glossary DVD: Digital Versatile Disc A type of disc which contains recording of audio/video packaged media with high video and audio quality, such as a movie, featuring large recording capacity and digital signal processing capability. VCD: VIDEO CD A type of CD which contains the recording of moving images.
Troubleshooting Guide Some system functions are limited to control depending on your setup. ¶ Zone cannot be set. ¶ The "Rear Bass Boost" of SFC Adjust cannot be set. ¶ The rear speakers of DTA cannot be set. ¶ The "Position Fine Control" of rear speakers cannot be set. ¶...
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Troubleshooting Guide What might appear 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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No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. • Attenuator is turned on. • The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. • The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. The sound quality is poor or distorted. •...
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Troubleshooting Guide The viewing angle cannot be changed. • The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of more than one angle. • You are attempting to switch the angle in a DVD section where more than one angle is not recorded. Playback will not start even after a title is selected.
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60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. Mecha Error The disc player is malfunctioning. ] Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues blinking or the disc cannot be ejected. Disc Error The unplayable discs is inserted.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Monitor Section Picture size ...6.95 inches (diagonal) wide Display system...Transparent TN LCD panel Drive system ...TFT active matrix system Number of pixels ...336,960 (480H 234V RGB) Effective pixels ...99.99% Pixel arrangement ...RGB striped arrangement Back lighting...Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube DVD Section D/A Converter ...24Bit...
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KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
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