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.
Contents Before Use ...4 • Safety Precautions • About RDS Monitor Control Function...5 • Opening the Monitor • Closing the Monitor • Power Off • Switching the Monitor’s Picture • Switching the Screen Mode • Switching the AV Output • Switching to the Angle/Screen Control Screen •...
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AV Control Function ...23 • Selecting the On Screen Control • Selecting the Preset Band TV1 and TV2 • Selecting the Video Input • Seek Mode • Selecting the Channel • Station Preset Memory • Auto Memory Entry • Recalling a Preset Station •...
(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.
Monitor Control Function FNC V.SEL MODE Opening the Monitor 1 Set the vehicle’s parking brake. 2 Press the [OPEN] button. The monitor will open. • The gear shift lever or other parts may interfere with the monitor when it opens. If so, move the gear shift lever OPEN (being sure to do so safely) before operating the set.
Monitor Control Function V.SEL MODE Screen Mode • FULL • NORMAL • JUST • ZOOM yyyy ;;;; • CINEMA yyyy ;;;; Switching the TV/Video Screen Mode Press the [MODE] button. Each time the button is pressed the screen mode switches as follows: Display "FULL"...
Angle Control Screen A N G L E C T R L A N G L E S L I D E A U T O O P E N - C L O S E O F F Adjusting the Angle Position [ANGLE] The monitor slants back one step: Touch the [ 3 ] button.
Setup Function Setup Menu Screen M E N U S O U N D S E T U P T O U C H C L O C K S Y S T E M S Y S T E M C O D E S O U R C E Selecting the Touch Panel Adjustment Screen...
Setup Function Code Security Screen # # # # 1 s t S E C U R I T Y Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
[7ON] Announcement function is on [7OFF] Announcement function is off This function available when the KENWOOD navigation unit is connected to the I/F terminal. Sound Attenuate [NAV GUIDE] The rear speaker sound is attenuate during the navigation voice output time.
Sound Control Function Sound Control Menu Screen M E N U S O U N D S E T U P A U D I O S Y S S E L T O N E S O U R C E Selecting the Audio Setting Screen Touch the [AUDIO] button.(☛...
Audio Setting Screen-2 S Y S T E M S Y S T E M Q E x O F F 2 Z O N E O F F A U D I O Dual Zone System [2 ZONE] The following operation allows separate sound sources to control the output of the front and rear speakers.
Sound Control Function Speaker Select Screen S P E i n c h WO O t y p e S E L Speaker & Woofer Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker and woofer type. Touch the [2] or [3] button.
Source Control Function (Common operation) On Screen Control F M 3 1 0 8 . 5 F M - I N F O SRC MODE Displaying the On Screen Control Selecting the On Screen Control Press the [FNC] button to switch the on screen control display.
TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
FM/AM Tuner Control Function On Screen Control F M 3 1 0 8 . 5 F M - I N F O Selecting the FM Band Press/ touch the [FM] button. Each time the button is pressed/ touched it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Control Screen -2 M E N U T U N E R F M 3 1 0 8 . 5 F M - I N F O MANU CRSC LIST INFO SEEK NAME Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
FM/AM Tuner Control Function FM/AM List Screen F M 1 9 2 . 5 S N P S # # # # # # # # S N P S # # # # # # # # S N P S # # # # # # # # S N P S # # # # # # # # S N P S # # # # # # # # S N P S # # # # # # # #...
AV Control Function On Screen Control A U T O 2 T V 1 W I D E C I N E M A T V 1 N A M E Selecting the On Screen Control Touch the centre part. If you make no button operation for 10 seconds, the on screen control is automatically cancelled.
AV Control Function Control Screen-1 M E N U T V 1 N A M E MANU Control Screen-2 M E N U T V 1 N A M E MANU LIST SEEK NAME Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.
CD Player Control Function On Screen Control Track 1 2 D N P S # # # # # # # # # # # Pause and play Touch the [38] button. Each time the button is touched it pauses and plays. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button.
Disc Changer Control Function On Screen Control D – Disc 5 - Track D I S C T E X T # # # # DREP Pause and play Touch the [38] button. Each time the button is touched it pauses and plays. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding: Hold down on the [¢] button.
Control Screen-2 M E N U D I S C - C Disc 5 - Track D I S C T E X T # # # # LIST INFO NAME Switching Display Touch the [DISP] button. Each time the button is touched the display switches as shown below.
Name Set Function Name Set Screen N A M E # P R E S E T # Ä ä N A M E S E T Station Name Preset (SNPS)/ Disc Name Preset (DNPS) Move the cursor to the enter character position Touch the [<] or [>] button.
Other Option Control Function 7 Weather Band Tuner Control On Screen Control W B T - 0 1 1 6 2 . 4 7 5 M Hz Selecting the Channels <In Monitor’s button> Press the [4] or [¢] button. <In Screen’s button> Touch the [4] or [¢] button.
Other Option Control Function 7 SIRIUS Tuner Control On Screen Control BAND S I R 1 # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Selecting the Preset Band <In Monitor’s button> Press the [FM] button. Each time the button is pressed the preset band switches between the SIR1, SIR2, SIR3 and SIR4.
Control Screen-2 M E N U S I R I U S I R 1 C H A N N E L # N A M E # # # SEEK1 BAND INFO SEEK Page Up/Down for the Category Touch the [5] or [∞] button. Select the Category Touch the list.
Other Option Control Function 7 External Display Control External Display Control Screen E X T . D I S P L A Y <Refer to the KPA-SD100 instruction manual for details on external box functions> Switching the Display Touch the [2] or [3] button. Exit the External Display Control Screen Touch the [RTN] button.
Remote Control Function TUNE DISC TRACK AM– ¢ DIRECT V.SEL AV OUT V.SEL Loading and Replacing the Batteries for the Remote 2 CAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. 1. Use two "AAA" batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
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AV Control Function 3 Selecting the TV band Press the [FM+] button. Each time the button is pressed the preset band switches between the TV1 and TV2. This function available during the KTC-V500N is connected. 3 Selecting the Video Press the [AM–] button. Each time the button is pressed the video input switches between the AV IN 1, AV IN2 and RGB.
Installation Accessories 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 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the ·...
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Installation for Monitor Unit When mounting the main unit after checking the operation, close the monitor first. Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Screw (M4X6) (commercially available)
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Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars-2 When the vehicle bracket is attached as in Toyota vehicles that use a hole in the ● position in the figure below. If this device can’t be fastened with screws in the 2 places on the right and left due to the vehicle bracket shape, use the installation fastener (Accessory J) and fasten the bracket.
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Installation for Receiver unit ■ Securing to audio board Attach the installation brackets to the sides of the hideaway unit using the sems bolts (M4 × 8 mm). Sems bolts (M4 × 8 mm) (Accessory F) Installation brackets (Accessory H) Do not install the receiver unit under the carpet.
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Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone 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 control function.
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Remove the protective sheet on the black connector before the KTC-V500N is connected. KTC-V500N (Optional) UNIT MONITOR Connection cable (Provided with the KTC-V500N) White/Black White Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green Purple/Black Purple INPUT ANTENNA To front left speaker To front right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker...
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Installation Connection for AV Equipments Receiver Unit (Rear side) Navigation Unit Connection cable (Provided with the Navigation Unit) Audio/Visual Output • Visual output (Yellow) • Audio left output (White) • Audio right output (Red) Audio/Visual input 2 • Visual input (Yellow) •...
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.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Disc source "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ☞ Set the switch to "N" side. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 4) The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52 ✔...
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The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Monitor Section Picture size ...7.0 inches wide (154.1 mm x 87.0 mm) Display system ...Transparent TN LCD panel Drive system...TFT active matrix system Number of pixels ...336.960 pixels (480 H x 234 V x RGB) Effective pixels ...99.99% Pixel arrangement ...RGB striped arrangement Back lighting ...Cold cathode tube...