Contents Safety precautions Notes General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting SRS WOW Select SRS WOW Control Subwoofer Output Switching Display Spectrum Analyzer Select Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning...
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 5 ˚C (41 ˚F).
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: Audio fi Audio file An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
General features DISP/S.A WOW indicator Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input* Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode)
When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. System Q Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates.
Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
General features Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward down for at least 2 seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SubW ON" is displayed. Switching Display Changing the information displayed.
Name Set mode closes. • Memory numbers - Tuner: 30 stations - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
Tuner features Preset station number ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
⁄ • You can enter the FM band frequency in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Cassette player features B.S indicator B NR indicator REP indicator Playing Cassette Tapes When the Cassette Tape is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TAPE" display. ⁄ • When there is a Cassette Tape inserted, the is ON. When you want to listen to the reverse side Press the Control knob.
Selecting the Tape type Press the [MTL] button. Each time you press the button, the Tape type alternates between the tape types shown in the table below. Tape type CrO2 (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV) Normal (Type I) DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Indicating the music to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Changer number RDM indicator REP indicator Playing CD & Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. ⁄ • When a CD is inserted, the indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. ⁄ • There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. •...
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Scan Play Playing the first part of each music on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the music you want to hear. Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"...
Menu system AUTO indicator CRSC indicator Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
⁄ • You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY"...
Menu system In Standby mode Contrast Adjustment Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "CONT 1" "CONT 6" (Original setting) "CONT 11" In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "CLK ADJ"...
In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the ACC is set to OFF, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "S.I ON" LED flashes. "S.I OFF" LED OFF. Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System.
Menu system Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 11). Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM/ Not Used [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
Basic Operations of remote control Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 7) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.
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. 4.
Connecting Wires to Terminals To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Kenwood disc changer control input Fuse (10A) Accessory1 Power control wire (Blue/White) Motor antenna control wire (Blue) TEL mute wire (Brown) Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
Installation Install onto the car bracket using the supplied screws (M5 × 7 mm, M5 × 6 mm). The holes of the car bracket to use will differ depending on the car model. Car Bracket Accessory3 (M5 × 7 mm) or Accessory4(M5 ×...
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. Cannot switch to Aux source. AUX is not turned on. ☞ <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 22) • Cannot set up the subwoofer. •...
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Reading: The unit is reading the data on the disc. (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.