Contents Safety precautions Disc Search/Folder/Album Search Direct Music Search Notes Direct Disc Search Play function of CD and Audio file General features File Select Text/Title Scroll Power Selecting the Source Recording & Downloading Volume About Internal Memory Attenuator Copying from USB device Loudness Setting the recordable time Audio Control...
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it with your model and in your area.
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(original and offset data) to An online manual about audio files is put on the the analog signal, which has less noise and distortion, site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online by the synthetic process. manual, detailed information and notes which are not However, ODD D/A System will be disabled if the written in this manual are provided.
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Notes About Bluetooth Hands free control Handling CDs Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. Hands Free Box KCA-BT100 (optional accessory). • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with However, the following control methods of the tape stuck on it.
General features Control knob Release button ATT indicator Function icon SRC Select mode 2: Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning ON the Power Display Source required Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ Tuner "TUNER" USB device (iPod) "USB" ("iPod") • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 31) is Internal Memory "Internal Memory"...
Listening to the audio during a call Subwoofer Output Press the [SRC] button. Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system Push the Control knob toward down for at least comes back ON. 2 seconds.
General features • "DTA" (Digital Time Alignment). Sound Management system Fine tune the difference in distance between speakers Enter Sound Management mode set with Cabin Setting. Use Using the Control knob, select "DSP" > "S.M.S". together with <Position For the operation method, refer to <Function Control>...
"X'OVER" 2 Adjust the Position. Turn the Control knob or push it towards left Sound Management Item Range or right. Front High Pass Filter Cut off Frequency/ Through/ 30 — 100/ 120/ Each time you push the knob, the setting Rear High Pass Filter Cut off Frequency 150/ 180/ 220/ 250 (Hz) alternates between the settings shown in the...
General features 3 Adjust the Equalizer. Equalizer Control Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right. Select the source to adjust Each time you push the knob, the setting Press the [SRC] button. Refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
• Definition: WOW HD Control Improves sound quality in high range and creates clear sound. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Exit WOW HD Control mode Refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). Press the [FNC] button. ⁄...
General features Memory Recall mode "TYPE SELECT [D]" Recall the value in the memory by the memory mode. Select the source to adjust Exit Display Type Selection mode Press the [SRC] button. Press the Control knob. Enter recall mode Enter Display Mode Selection mode (Display Using the Control knob, select "DSP"...
• With Display type D, text is displayed between the top Exit Graphic Display Selection mode and bottom rows when blank is set in the top or bottom Press the Control knob. row. ⁄ • Text display part 6 If whole information cannot be displayed within four •...
General features ⁄ The text display • See <Display Type Selection> (page 14) for the display In Tuner source position of "Condition". Information Display Condition Station name preset "SNPS" Display Type A/ Display Type B/ Display Type C Frequency "Frequency" Font Color Selection Spectrum Analyzer &...
Select from the following displays: Character type Alphabet upper case Icon display Display Alphabet lower case Source graphic "Source" Numbers and symbols Text label "Text" Special characters (Accent characters) Album art (iPod or "Music Editor" media) "Photograph" Select the characters Exit Icon select mode Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or Press the Control knob.
General features Angle Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate Setting the panel angle. The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Enter Angle Control mode Using the Control knob, select "ANGLE". Removing the Faceplate For the operation method, refer to <Function Press the Release button.
Tuner/TV control features Control knob AUTO/AME ST indicator Band display Preset station number Frequency display Function icon Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Select tuner source Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner/TV control features Function of remote control Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Function of LX BUS Television Function of LX BUS Television TV Tuning Preset TV Tuning Selecting the TV channel of a connected LX BUS Recalling the TV channels in the memory. Television (optional accessory). Select the TV band The action depends on the setting of the connected Push the Control knob toward [FM].
CD/Audio file (USB/iPod/Internal Memory) control features Control knob IN indicator Folder number File number Play time Function icon Eject the disc Playing CD & Audio file Eject the disc When there is no disc inserted Press the [0] button. Open the panel Return the panel to the original position Press the [0] button.
Changing the browse item will "MD Changer" MD changer display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ⁄ "✓" is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.
CD/Audio file (USB/iPod/Internal Memory) control features Function of disc changers with remote control Fast Forwarding and Reversing Direct Disc Search Fast Forwarding Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote Reversing...
The "2" or "3" symbol shown beside the displayed Exit Play Function Set mode item indicates that the item is preceded or followed Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ by another item. Selecting a music will play it from the beginning. •...
Notes on recording, copying, and erasing 2 Turn on the engine and then select "YES". • Kenwood will not be responsible for the loss or damage to the music or sound data in case recording fails due to 3 Press the Control knob.
⁄ Start copy Select "OK" using the Control knob. • Resume is canceled if "CANCEL" or "NO" is selected. Number of files copied - "CANCEL": Press the Control knob. - "NO": Select "NO" using the Control knob. Press the Control knob. •...
Recording & Downloading When music CD is inserted For the operation method, refer to <Function Control mode> (page 9). Setting the recordable time Select record mode Set the recordable time for recording music CD. Push the Control knob towards right or left. Enter Mode setting Multiple song record mode is set when the control Using the Control knob, select "IMPORT CD"...
Deleting files in memory Start recording Press the Control knob. Deleting audio files in memory. Recording track no. and remaining time ⁄ • Read <About Internal Memory> (page 26) before starting to delete. • Deleted files and folder cannot be restored. •...
Menu system Control knob Function icon You can continue by returning to step 2 and Menu System setting other items. Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. Exit Menu mode The Menu system basic operation method is Press the [FNC] button. ⁄...
In Standby mode Exit Security Code mode Security Code Press the [FNC] button. Activating the Security Code disables the usage Resetting the Security Code function when the of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security audio unit is first used after removed from the Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security battery power source or the Reset button is Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is...
Menu system In Standby mode Adjust each item Touch Sensor Tone Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date. Display Setting Exit Date adjustment mode...
In Standby mode Display Illumination Control Display-reversing Setting This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is If no operation is performed for a predetermined effective when you are driving at night. period of time, switching between negative and positive display modes takes place automatically.
Menu system Other than Standby mode When LX AMP unit connecting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) AMP Control Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. using the main unit. Select AMP Control mode Display Setting...
In Standby mode Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Selecting Chinese Characters Station/Disc Naming Setting up the display of Chinese characters and Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary undistinguishable English characters. input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 17). Display Setting "Chinese : OFF"...
⁄ • The downloaded pictures can be used for display. <Graphic Display Selection> (page 15) • Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes • When you cannot download the pictures to this unit, how to make CD-R/CD-RW/USB device. there may be a problem with the CD-R/CD-RW/USB Enter Standby device write method.
In Standby mode In Standby mode Firmware version display Demonstration mode setting Displaying the firmware version with the unit. Sets the demonstration mode. Turn the Control knob. Select the Demonstration mode Select the "F/W Version : " display. Turn the Control knob. Select the "DEMO Mode"...
– FM/AM/ DIRECT 2-ZONE [0] — [9] : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries.
Audio Control In Disc/USB (iPod)/Internal Memory source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between music. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. – ]/ [ ] buttons ⁄ Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure ¤ Accessories • If the power is not turned ON ("Protect" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be ..1 checked.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To "EXT.AMP.CONT. " terminal of the amplifier having the external amp External amplifier control wire control function.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame. (commercially available) Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each Firewall or metal support side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
Removing the hard rubber frame Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided remove the two locks on the upper level.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by Cannot set up the Dual zone function. some settings made on this unit. In the speaker select option, None is selected for the rear speakers. ☞ <Sound Management system> (page 10) Cannot switch to Aux source.
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✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that device again referring to http://www. specified. kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number still displayed, initialize the USB device or for the specified disc.
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Some trouble may have occurred to the ➪ Try all over again from the start. If this error connected USB device. is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood ➪ Change the source to any source other dealer. than USB. Remove the USB device.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section USB Interface Frequency range (50 kHz space) USB Standard : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz : USB 1.1/ 2.0 Frequency range (200 kHz space) Maximum Supply current : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz : 500 mA Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) File System...