Kenwood DPX-MP2090U User manual

CD-RECEIVER
DPX-MP2090U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Safety precautions 3
Notes 4
About CDs 6
About USB device 7
About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8
General features 10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Subwoofer Output
TEL Mute
Switching Display
Tuner/TV control features 15
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
Frequency Step Setting
TV Tuning
TV channel Preset Memory
Preset TV Tuning
Direct TV Tuning
CD/USB device/Audio file/External
disc control features 18
Playing CD & Audio file
Playing USB device
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc Search/Folder Search
Direct Track/File Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
All Random Play
Select mode
File Select mode
Folder Select 1 mode
Folder Select 2 mode
Switching the Play mode
Letter Seek
Text/Title Scroll
Menu system 25
Menu System
Activating Security Code
Deactivating Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Indirect Lighting
Display Illumination Control
Dimmer
Switching preout
Built-in Amp Setting
Dual Zone System Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
AMP Control
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
CD Read Setting
Voice Index
ACDrive firmware version display
Unique ID display
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Basic Operations of remote control 32
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 34
Connecting Wires to Terminals 35
Installation 36
Troubleshooting Guide 37
Specifications 41
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About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
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.
Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players
to this unit may result in damage.
Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.
The functions you can use and the information
that can be displayed may differ depending on the
models being connected.
• You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
you connect them incorrectly.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to
play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still
does not operate normally after a while, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)
inside the unit.
• Mounting and wiring this product requires
skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the
mounting and wiring work to professionals.
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine, take
the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V
DC power supply.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid
places with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,
as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD
slot
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the
CD and damage the unit.
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
Safety precautions
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• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase a commercially available USB device. For
the types of available USB devices, refer to <About
USB device> (page 7).
• 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.
• We recommend the use of <Activating Security
Code> (page 26) to prevent theft.
• The characters which can be displayed by this
unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ;
^ - { } | ~ .
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some of the
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
How to reset your unit
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when
the Reset button is pressed.
• Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset
button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB
device installed can damage the data contained
in the USB device. For how to remove the USB
device, refer to <Playing USB device> (page 18).
• Press the Reset button if the disc auto changer
fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should
be restored.
Reset button
Notes
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off
with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then
wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may
scratch the surface or erases characters.
About "Media Manager" of PC application
attached to DPX-MP2090U
• "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM
attached to this unit.
• Refer to the attached installation manual for the
installation method of "Media Manager".
• Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the
installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager"
for the operation method of "Media Manager".
• The unit can play CD/ USB device (hereafter called
"ACDrive media") created by "Media Manager".
• Refer to the following site for the updated
information of "Media Manager".
http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp
• Contact Kenwood for the function and operation
of the "Media Manager".
• "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise.
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About DAB Tuner control
Refer to Agroup on the Instruction manual of DAB
Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the
control method of DAB Tuner function.
However, the following control methods of the
function for this unit may be differed from the
Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following
supplemental instruction.
<Auto Ensemble Memory Entry>
1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble
Memory Entry.
2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.
After memory storage is finished, the number of
the pre-set buttons and the ensemble label are
displayed.
<Searching by programme type and language>
and <Languages to be displayed> in
<Programme Type (PTY) Function>
At the operation to press [DISP] button, use [AUTO]
button instead.
<Automatic Switching DAB priority>
This function cannot be used.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says
that the component uses laser beams that have
been classified as Class 1. This means that the unit
is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside
the unit
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Handling CDs
• Do not 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.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen, etc.
CD accessories
Do not use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
About CDs
Burrs
Burrs
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which do
not have the mark.
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-
R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
CD storage
• Do not place CDs in direct sunlight (On the seat
or dashboard etc.) or where the temperature is
high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
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About USB device
Notes on Use of the USB device
This unit can play audio files stored in the flash
memory and digital audio player that have a USB
port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in
this document).
The following restrictions are placed on the types
and usage of available USB devices:
Available USB devices
• USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage
class.
• USB devices whose maximum current
consumption is 500 mA or less.
For the supported formats and USB device types,
refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.
• USB Mass Storage Class:
USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external
storage without using any special driver or application
software.
• Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device
conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.
• Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal
playback or display of the audio file.
Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above
specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending
on the type or condition of the USB device.
About the Connection of the USB device
• Do not directly connect the USB device to the
USB connector on the panel. Connect it using a
cable.
• When connecting the USB drive, usage of the
supplied USB cable is recommended.
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable
other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer
than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
• Install the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
• Do not leave the USB device in the vehicle for a long
time. It can deform or damage due to direct sunlight,
high temperature, etc.
• Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.
The files can be erased depending on the operating
conditions of the USB device.
We shall have no compensation for any damage arising
out of erasure of the stored data.
• Leave the cap on when not using an USB device.
About USB device Operation
• USB device operation is the same as audio
file operation unless otherwise some notice is
indicated.
• USB source is recognized as CD source on the
connected unit.
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About AAC, MP3 and WMA
The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called
Audio file) and the media format has the following
limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming
to the specification, may not play normally, or the
file and folder names may not display correctly.
Playable Audio file
• AAC, MP3, WMA
• Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC:
".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA")
• Do not attach the extensions to files other than the
Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is
not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise,
causing damage to the speaker.
• The files with copy protection cannot be played.
• Audio files cannot be played depending on the encoding
software setting, USB device type, and/or recording
conditions.
• The unit may not be compatible with upgrade
of compression format standard and additional
specifications.
• For details on the formats used for USB devices and
restrictions, refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.
Playable AAC file
• ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format.
Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp
for the details.
Playable MP3 file
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file
• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Playable WMA file
• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio
(Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or
after which applies the new functions)
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Playable Storage media
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• USB device
• CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing
software cannot be used.
• When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media
capacity at once, the writing software is set to "Disc at
once".
• For details on the available USB devices, refer to <About
USB device> (page 7).
Playable CD-R/RW format
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
• Romeo
• Long file name.
Playable file format of USB device
• For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to
http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.
The maximum number of characters for
display (CD-R/RW)
File/Folder name: 128 characters
MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property:
30 characters
AAC song information: 60 characters
• File/Folder name is the number of the characters
including the extensions.
• This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3
tag: version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.3
• AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.
Limitation of structure for the file and the
folder (CD-R/RW)
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of files per folder: 4096
About partition of the USB device
• While using the USB device, virtual folders are
created to control the partition in the USB device.
These folders appear in the first level (root)
directory as "#:". "#" is an alphabet to identify each
partition.
• Even when the USB device does not have
partition, "A:" folder is created, and audio files are
controlled inside this folder.
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Playing order of the Audio file
• The Audio file plays in the order which is written
by CD writing software. You may be able to set
the playing order by writing the play sequence
numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of
the file name.
• Audio files are played in the order the files are
written. You can specify the order of playback by
numbering files in a folder and writing them by
folder. (USB device)
Example
CD
¡!
2
(1)
^: Folder
¡: Audio file
3
¡$
4
¡"
¡#
¡P
5¡%
Folder
Audio file
• Playing order
Playing order after ¡! play.
➡¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...
• File search
Forward file search during ¡" play.
Push the Control knob towards [¢] ➡¡#
• Folder search
Forward folder search during ¡" play.
Push the Control knob towards [FM] ➡4, 5...
• File select
When the selection is set to file ¡%.
Push the Control knob towards [¢]
➡¡%...P, %...
• Folder select 1
When the selection is set to directory 4, and you
want to skip to the folder 2at the same level.
Push the Control knob towards [4] ➡2
When the selection is set to directory 3, moves
the level up by folder select.
Push the Control knob towards [AM] ➡2
• Folder select 2
When the selection is set to directory 1, and you
want to skip to the folder 4.
Push the Control knob towards [¢] ➡3, 4...
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General features
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 Display
Tuner "TUNER"
USB device "USB"
CD "CD"
TV (Optional accessory) "TV"
External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH"
Auxiliary input *1"AUX"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX EXT"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"
• *1You can operate this function when <Built-in
Auxiliary input Setting> (page 29) is set to "AUX ON".
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time you press the button, the Attenuator
turns ON and OFF.
When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator
blinks.
Q SRC
DISP
VOL
ATT
Control knob
LOUD indicator ATT indicator
Clock display
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System Q
Selecting the best sound setting preset for
different types of music.
1Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
When you press the button once, the current
sound setting is displayed.
Each time you press the button, the sound
setting alternates.
Sound setting Display
User memory "USER"
Rock "ROCK"
Pops "POPS"
Easy "EASY"
Top 40 "TOP 40"
Jazz "JAZZ"
Natural "NATURAL"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio Control>
(page 11).
• Change each setting value with the <Speaker
Setting> (page 13).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Audio Control
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Basic Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be
adjusted alternates between the items shown in
the table below.
4Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item Display Range
Rear Volume *1"R-VOL" 0 — 35
Subwoofer level*2,3 "SW L" –15 — +15
Bass level*4"BAS L" –8 — +8
Middle level*4"MID L" –8 — +8
Treble level*4"TRE L" –8 — +8
Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader*3"FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
• *1You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "ON".
• *2You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 27) is set to "SWPRE SW".
• *2You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".
• *3You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".
• *4You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to
<Adjusting the detail of Audio Control>(Page12).
• *4Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the
memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and
[ATT] button.
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General features
Adjusting the detail of Audio
Control
Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the
Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.
1Select the Basic Audio item
Select the desired item to be set in detail from
followings;
• Bass level
• Middle level
• Treble level
For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio
Control> (page 11).
2Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio
Control
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Detail Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be
adjusted alternates between the items shown in
the table below.
4Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Bass level
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass Center Frequency "BAS F" 40/50/60/70/80/100/
120/150 Hz
Bass Q Factor "BAS Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
Bass Extend "B EX" OFF/ON
Middle level
Adjustment Item Display Range
Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Middle Q Factor "MID Q" 1.0/2.0
Treble level
Adjustment Item Display Range
Treble Center Frequency "TRE" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
5Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
• When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency
response is extended by 20%.
• You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime
by pressing any button except for [VOL] and [ATT]
buttons.
Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over
Network.
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be
adjusted alternates between the items shown in
the table below.
4Setup the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item Display Range
Front High Pass Filter*2"HPF" Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
Rear High Pass Filter*2"HPR" Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
Low Pass Filter*1,2 "LPF" 50/60/80/100/120/
Through Hz
Subwoofer Phase*1,2,3 "PHAS" Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)
Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0
Loudness "LOUD" OFF/ON
Dual Zone System "2ZON" OFF/ON
• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a
difference from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones
during low volume.
• *1
You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 27) is set to "SWPRE SW".
• *1You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".
• *2You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".
• *3You can control this item when Low Pass Filter is not
set to Through.
• Dual Zone System
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output
Front channel and Rear channel separately.
- Set up the channel of sub source by <Dual Zone
System Setting> (page 28).
- Select Main source by [SRC] button.
- Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob.
- Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio
Control> (page 11).
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
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• You can use the Dual Zone System with the internal
auxiliary input.
5Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal
when setting the speaker type.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Each time you turn the knob, the setting
alternates between the settings shown in the
table below.
Speaker type Display
OFF "SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6"
For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"
4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at
least 2 seconds.
Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output
switches ON and OFF.
When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
• You can control this function when <Switching
preout> (page 27) is set to "SWPRE SW".
• You can control this function when "2ZON" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".
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.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up
the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial
telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to
Terminals> (page 35).
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General features
Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
switches as shown below.
In Tuner source
Information Display
Frequency "FREQ"
Clock "CLOCK"
In CD & External disc source
Information Display
Disc title "D-TITLE"*
Track title "T-TITLE"*
Track number & Play time "P-TIME"
Clock "CLOCK"
In Audio file source
Information Display
Song title & Artist name "TITLE"*
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"*
Folder name "FOLDER"
File name "FILE"
Track number & Play time "P-TIME"
Clock "CLOCK"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Information Display
Source name "SRC NAME"
Clock "CLOCK"
• * If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Play time is displayed.
• When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.
• Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits
when it exceeds 1000 songs.
• When you select the clock display, the display setting
of each source will be changed to the clock display.
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Tuner/TV control features
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2Select 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.
3Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].
• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
is ON.
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time you press the button, the Tuning
mode alternates between the modes shown in
the table below.
Tuning mode Display Operation
Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
SRC
AUTO/AME
1 - 6
Control knob
Frequency display
Band display
ST indicator Preset station
number
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Tuner/TV control features
Function of remote control
Direct Access Tuning
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
"– – – –" is displayed.
3Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
Example:
Desired frequency Press button
92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1]
810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0]
Cancelling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
Station Preset Memory
Putting a station in the memory.
1Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].
3Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least
2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the
memory on each [1] — [6] button.
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the
memory automatically.
1Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
"A-MEMORY" is displayed.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in
the memory, Auto Memory Entry closes.
Preset Tuning
Recalling the stations in the memory.
1Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2Recall the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Frequency Step Setting
Changing the tuning frequency step.
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM
band 9 kHz.
1Turn the power OFF
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
2Switch the frequency step
While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press
the [SRC] button.
Release the [SRC] button first, after the display
appears, release your fingers from the [1] and [5]
buttons.
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz,
and AM band 10 kHz.
• When the same operation is repeated, the frequency
step returns to the original setting.
• When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies
in the memory are deleted.
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Function of LX BUS Television
TV Tuning
Selecting the TV channel of a connected LX BUS
Television (optional accessory).
The action depends on the setting of the
connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user
instruction of the LX BUS Television for details.
1Select TV source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TV" display.
2Select the TV band and Video input
Push the Control knob toward [FM].
Each time you push the knob to [FM], TV bands
and Video input alternate.
3Select the TV channel
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].
Function of LX BUS Television
TV channel Preset Memory
Putting the TV channels in the memory.
1Select the TV band
Push the Control knob toward [FM].
2Select the TV channel to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].
3Put the TV channel in the memory
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least
2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 TV channel can be put in the
memory on each [1] — [6] button.
Function of LX BUS Television
Preset TV Tuning
Recalling the TV channels in the memory.
1Select the TV band
Push the Control knob toward [FM].
2 Recall the TV channel
Press the desired [1] —[6] button.
Function of remote control
Direct TV Tuning
Entering the TV channel and tuning.
1Select the TV band
Press the [FM] button.
2Enter Direct TV Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
"– –" is displayed.
3Enter the TV channel
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
Example:
Desired channel Press button
8 ch [0], [8]
Cancelling Direct TV Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features
Playing CD & Audio file
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
• When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses
or plays.
Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
• You can cancel the announcement when selecting
the folder by <Voice Index> (page 30) during the play
of the ACDrive media.
Playing USB device
Playing USB device
1Select a source other than the USB device
Press the [SRC] button.
2Connect the USB device.
3Select USB source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "USB" display.
• For the types of available USB devices and how to
connect USB devices, refer to <About USB device>
(page 7).
• After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB
device, you can restart playing the file from the point
where you stopped its playback.
Even after removing the USB device, you can restart
playing the file from the point where you stopped
its playback as long as the files contained in the USB
device are all the same.
• Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it
will go.
• You can play the disc (ACDrive media) made by Media
Manager by the same operation.
SCANS.MODE REP F.SEL M.RDM
RDM/
A.RDM/3
SRC
Control knob
Track number Play time
IN indicator Disc number
Play mode
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• You can cancel the announcement when selecting
the folder by <Voice Index> (page 30) during the play
of the ACDrive media.
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses
or plays.
Removing the USB device
1Select a source other than the USB device
Press the [SRC] button.
2Remove the USB device.
• Removing the USB device with it selected as a source
can damage the data stored in the USB device.
• You can remove the USB device safely with the unit
power turned off.
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc
player connected to this unit.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display Disc player
"CD CH" CD changer
"MD CH" MD changer
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses
or plays.
• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
• The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
external disc players being connected.
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.
• You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending
on AAC file format.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio
file folder.
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].
Function of disc changer/ Audio file
Disc Search/Folder Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the
folder recorded on the Audio file media.
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features
Function of remote control
Direct Track/File Search
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file
number.
1Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
•You can select Direct File Search up to 999.
2Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Cancelling Direct Track/File Search
Press the [38] button.
Function of disc changers with remote control
Direct Disc Search
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
1Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
2Do Disc Search
Press the [+] or [–] button.
Cancelling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
• Input "0" to select disc 10.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or
Audio file folder you are listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play
alternates between the modes shown in the
tables below.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play Display
Track Repeat "TRAC REP"
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DISC REP"
OFF "REP OFF"
In Audio file source
Repeat play Display
File Repeat "FILE REP"
Folder Repeat "FOLD REP"
OFF "REP OFF"
Scan Play
Playing the first part of each song on the disc
or Audio file folder you are listening to and
searching for the song you want to hear.
1Start Scan Play
Press the [SCAN] button.
"TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCAN ON" is displayed.
2Release it when the song you want to listen
to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Random Play
Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder
in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time you press the button, Random Play
turns ON or OFF.
When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/
"FOLD RDM"/ "RDM ON" is displayed.
• When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the
next random song starts.
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