Contents Safety precautions...3 About CDs...5 Notes on playing MP3 ...6 General features ...8 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) TEL Mute Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features (KDC-5020R)...13 Tuning Direct Access Tuning...
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •...
Notes on playing MP3 This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
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MP3 playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
General features ¢ u / d MENU SCAN LOUD AM / ATT / LOUD KDC-MPV7020/6020 ATT indicator Speaker Setting indicator SYSTEM Q indicator KDC--5020/5020R ATT indicator Speaker Setting indicator SYSTEM Q indicator Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the <Security Code>...
Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF.
KDC-MPV7020 internal CD source) Track title (In External disc source or KDC-MPV7020 internal CD source) Track number & Track Time Clock KDC-5020/5020R : Information Track number & Track Time Disc name Disc title (In External disc source) Track title (In External disc source)
- FM: 32 stations - AM: 16 stations - Internal CD player: 30 (KDC-MPV7020/6020)/ 10 (KDC-5020/5020R) discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it.
Press the [DISP] button. • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. KDC-5020/5020R: • This function doesn't work when CA-C1AX is used. Function of the KDC-MPV7020/KDC-6020 Non-fading Output Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Tuner features Function of the KDC-5020R ¢ MENU MENU SCAN LOUD #1 – 6 ST indicator Band display Frequency display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. M.RDM DISP NAME...
Tuner features Function of the KDC-5020R Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] —...
RDS features Function of the KDC-5020R ¢ MENU SCAN LOUD #1 – 6 PTY indicator TI indicator Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF.
RDS features Function of the KDC-5020R PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
English "ENGLISH" French "FRENCH" Swedish "SWEDISH" German "GERMAN" Exit Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. Tuner features Function of the KDC-MPV7020/KDC-6020/KDC-5020 ¢ MENU MENU SCAN LOUD #1 – 6 KDC-MPV7020/6020 ST indicator Preset station number Band display Frequency display...
Tuner features Function of the KDC-MPV7020/KDC-6020/KDC-5020 Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto 1"/ Automatic search for a station.
While pressing the [#1] and [#5] button, press the Reset button. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band 10 kHz. When the frequency step is switched, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. Function of the KDC-5020 — 19 —...
SCAN LOUD SCAN / #3 KDC-MPV7020/6020 IN indicator Track time Disc number Track number KDC-5020/5020R IN indicator Track number Track time Disc number Release button Playing CD & MP3 When there is no disc inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button.
Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC-CH" CD changer/ MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
CD/MP3/External disc control features Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number. Enter the track number Press the number buttons on the remote. Do Track Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Canceling Direct Track Search Press the [38] button.
Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. ¢ When the [ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Function of the KDC-MPV7020/KDC-6020 Album Select (Function of MP3) Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
¢ FM MENU MENU SCAN LOUD #1 – 6 KDC-MPV7020/6020 Menu display KDC-5020/5020R NEWS indicator RDS indicator (KDC-5020R) (KDC-5020R) Menu display Menu System Setting during operation beep sound 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.
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When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "KEY GRN" The illumination color is green. "KEY RED" The illumination color is red. Function of the KDC-5020/KDC-5020R Switching Graphic Display Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF. Display Setting "GRPH ON" The graphic part is displayed.
"DisplayB" Circle Display is clock. "DisplayC" Silent display type. Function of the KDC-MPV7020 Illumination Color Setting You can set the display to a desired color. Select Illumination Color Setting Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "COL" display. The color continues to change gradually Continue pressing the [4] or [¢] button.
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode> For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 14/ 19). Function of the KDC-MPV7020/KDC-6020/KDC-5020 CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Display Setting "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON. "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF. Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF. Function of the KDC-5020R AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same...
Menu system Function of the KDC-MPV7020/KDC-6020/KDC-5020 Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name •...
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Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Accessories (KDC-MPV7020/6020/5020) External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure (KDC-MPV7020/6020/5020) 1.
Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Car fuse box Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) – Battery — 33 — To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/KPA-SD100/ KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Fuse (10A)
Accessories (KDC-5020R) External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...4 The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure (KDC-5020R) 1.
Rear left output (White) Front right output (Red) Front left output (White) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory6) KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1)
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Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-5020R) 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.23) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
Installation ■ Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Self-tapping screw (commercially available) (commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). ■...
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Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem 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.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be ✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. ☞ Receive another RDS station. The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1 ✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly. ☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection. The display color changes subtly.
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The disc won’t insert.65 ✔ There’s already another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be ✔ Another function is ON. ☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF. Track Search can't be done.66-2 ✔...
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NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without having it been played at least 1 time. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the...