Kenwood KDC-7024 User manual

KDC-M7024
KDC-7024
©B64-2468-00/01 (EV/E2V)
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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Contents
Safety precautions.............................3
About GSM Hands Free Unit .............5
Notes on playing MP3 .......................6
Notes on Multi-function
Key System.....................................8
About CDs..........................................9
General features ..............................10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Display Mode Switching
Text Display Switching
External Display Switching
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Non-fading Output
Panel Position Setting
Theft Deterrent Panel
Hiding the Control Panel
TEL Mute
Dual Zone System
Tuner features..................................20
Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
RDS features ....................................22
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/MP3/External disc control
features.........................................25
Playing CD & MP3
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc/ Folder Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Folder Select
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Text/Title Scroll
GSM Hands Free Unit control
features.........................................31
Receiving a call
Phone Book Search
Direct Dial
SMS (Short Message Service) Mode
Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize
Menu system....................................34
Menu System
Security Code
Phone voice speaker setting
Microphone sensitivity adjust
Auto Response time Adjust
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
Eject angle setting
System Q Setting
Switching preout
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Local Seek
Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Restricting RDS Region
Auto TP Seek
Monaural Reception
Text Scroll
Power OFF Timer
CD Read Setting
Accessories ......................................42
Installation Procedure .....................42
Connecting Wires to Terminals .......43
Installtion .........................................44
Removing the Unit...........................45
Locking the Backpanel to the unit .46
Troubleshooting Guide ....................47
Specifications ..................................51
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To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:
•Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.
•When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
•To prevent short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (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.
•Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
•Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
•Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
2WARNING
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 open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
•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 one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
•To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
•Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
•During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main unit.
•Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
•Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
2CAUTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
Unsupported connection may result in
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from
the CD and damage the unit.
Safety precautions
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•If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
•If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the 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.
•Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
NOTE •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 represent something
impossible in actual operation.
Lens Fogging
Right after 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, CDs may be impossible 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.
Safety precautions
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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 neutral detergent off.
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.
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it
occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if
you put them in a dusty CD slot.
•We strongly recommend the use of the
<Security Code> (page 34) to prevent theft.
NAME.S NF
RTN NEXT
DAB
Reset button
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About GSM Hands Free Unit
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
The label is attached to the chassis/case and
says that the component uses laser beams
that have been classified as Class 1. It means
that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of
a weaker class. There is no danger of
hazardous radiation outside the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Refer to the GSM Hands Free Unit control
features of this manual for the operation
method of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521
(optional accessory) when connected.
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Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-M7024)
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.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
•ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
•ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
•Joliet (64 characters)
•Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
•Maximum number of directory levels: 8
•Maximum number of files per folder: 255
•Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
•Maximum number of folders: 50
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3 data
with the MP3 encoder.
•Transfer bit rate: 8 —320 kbps
•Sampling frequency:
8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3
version 1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for
entry, the file and folder names are
not displayed correctly. They may
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not
play correctly.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file or
a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
•Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have
the MP3 extension.
•Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
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MP3 playing order
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder
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. You may be
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD
writer.
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is
subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...
4Button ¢Button AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
Current
file number 4Button ¢Button
Operation of the button
Beginning of file
Folder
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
Level 2 Level 4
Level 1 Level 3
File
Root
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Notes on Multi-function Key System
Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions
with the [2] — [5] buttons.
The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described
below.
What's the Multi-function Key System?
This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables
the operation of multiple functions with one button.
For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF
the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.
Setting each function
The function display will show the controllable function of the [2] — [5]
button above the button.
Pressing the [2] — [5] button below the desired function enables the
setting of the function.
Displaying the desired function
If five or more functions are available to be set with the [2] — [5]
button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to as
sections in this manual) for registration.
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.
If the display of the desired function is not shown, press the [NEXT]
button 1 to 3 times to switch the sections until the wanted function
display is shown.
Example: Function display of CD & External disc source
"MRDM","H-F" or "SYNC" are displayed when an optional accessory is
connected.
Real operational example of the Multi-function Key
System
Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play.
1. Show the function display of the Random Play.
If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to
switch the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above
the [3] button.
2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.
Press the [3] button.
Each time the [3] button under the "RDM" function display is
pressed the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.
RTN NEXT
RTN NEXT
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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.
•Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
•CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
•CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
•This unit can only play the CDs with
.
It may not correctly play disks which do not
have the mark.
•ACD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
CD storage
•Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
•Store CDs in their cases.
Burrs
Burrs
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Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUNER"
CD "CD"
External disc (Optional accessory)"DISC CH"/"CD2"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)"AUX1"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses
in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer>
(page 41).
Selecting the Source
Turning ON the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition ON.
The panel appears.
Turing OFF the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
The panel hides.
Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause
damage.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 34) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Power
General features
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NAME.S NF
RTN NEXT
DAB
SRC
ATT
VOLUME
CONTOROL #2-5 RTN
Q
NEXT
4¢
NF
NAME.S
ATT indicator
Function display
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You can recall 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.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting Display
Flat "Flat"
User memory "User"
Rock "Rock"
Pops "Pops"
Easy "Easy"
Top 40 "Top40"
Jazz "Jazz"
•User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 12).
•Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
14).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
System Q
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.
Attenuator
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise.
Volume
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1st section
[2] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass Center
Frequency
"Bass F" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8
Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
Bass Extend "Bass EXT" ON/OFF
5Select the Audio Control item for adjustment
Press the [2] — [5] button.
Each time the [2] —[5] button is pressed the adjustable audio
items are switched among ranges of all stage section's tables on
the following pages.
6Adjust the Audio Control item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
7Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
•The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing the [4]
button.
•*This mode is available only when <Non-fading Output> (page 16)
is ON.
1Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the
[2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
3Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [2] ("AUD") button.
4Select the Adjustment item section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until the desired Adjustment item is
displayed above the [2] —[5] button.
1st section
Adjustment Item Button Display
Bass [2] "BASS"
Middle [3] "MID"
Treble [4] "TRE"
Balance & Fader [5] "BL/F"
2nd section
Adjustment Item Button Display
High Pass Filter [2] "HPF"
Low Pass Filter*[3] "LPF"
Loudness [4] "LOUD"
Non-Fading*[5] "N-F"
3rd section
Adjustment Item Button Display
Volume offset [2] "VOFF"
Audio Control
General features
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3rd section
[2] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Volume offset "V-Offset" –8 — ±0
Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
[3] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through Hz
Low Pass Filter
[4] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF
[5] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15
•Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
•When the Dual Zone System is ON, the setting for the High Pass
Filter is nullified.
2nd section
[2] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Front/Rear "HPF"
High Pass Filter
Through/100/125/170 Hz
[3] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Middle Center
Frequency
"MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8
Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" 1.0/2.0
[4] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Treble Center
Frequency
"TRE F" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8
[5] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15
•According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency
1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100
2.00 60/70/80/150
•When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is
extended by 20%.
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Switching the text display.
1Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
2Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3Select the text
Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.
It can also be switched by pressing either [4] or [¢] button.
Text Display Switching
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
2Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3Select the display mode
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.
Each time the button is pressed the display mode switches as
shown below.
Display Display Mode
"Display C" Demonstration.
"Display A" Normal display type.
"Display B" Silent display type.
4Exit display control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
Switching the display mode.
1Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Display Mode Switching
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3Select the Speaker type
Press the [2] — [5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type Button Display
OFF [2] "SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker [3] "SP 5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker [4] "SP 6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker [5] "SP O.E.M."
4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Speaker Setting
General features
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4Exit Display Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name
& Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc
title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played,
track number and play time are displayed.
In Tuner source
Information Display
Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+PS"
Radio text,
Program Service name or Frequency
"R-TEXT"
Frequency "BAND+FREQ"
Clock "Clock"
In CD & External disc source
Information Display
Disc title "D-TITLE"
Track title "T-TITLE"
Track number & Play time "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Clock "Clock"
In MP3 source
Information Display
Song title & Artist name "TITLE"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"
Folder name "FOLDER NAME"
File name "FILE NAME"
Play time & File number "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Clock "Clock"
In Auxiliary input source
Information Display
Auxiliary input name "AUX Name"
Clock "Clock"
In Standby
Information Display
"ALL OFF"
Clock "Clock"
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Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel.
1Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]
button.
Panel Position Setting
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
When the <Switching preout> (page 38) is "SWPRE Rear", this
function is not available.
Non-fading Output
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX1"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
4Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
1Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX1" display.
2Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
3Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Switching the display in the External Display connected.
1Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
2Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3Select the display
Press the [4] ("OUT") button.
"OEM DISP" is displayed.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
4Exit display control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
External Display Switching
General features
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2Remove the Backpanel forward.
When <DSI (Disabled System Indicator)> (page 37) is set to ON,
DSI blinks.
•The back panel is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the back panel
in its special storage case while detached.
•Do not expose the Backpanel or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Backpanel
1Set the Backpanel to the panel bracket.
2Hold down on the Backpanel until it is locked.
The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Backpanel
1Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal.
After the set time passes in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 38), the
panel is closed.
Theft Deterrent Panel
2Enter Panel Position Setting mode
Press the [4] ("PNL") button.
3Select the item for adjustment
Press the desired [2] —[5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
Adjustment Item Button Display
The panel tilts upwards [2] "ANG–"
The panel tilts downwards [3] "ANG+"
The panel slides backward [4] "SLD–"
The panel slides forward [5] "SLD+"
4Exit Panel Position Setting mode
Press the [RTN] button.
The control panel may be interfered with the shift lever or another
part depending on the angles of the control panel.
Set the angle to avoid any interference.
No sound is produced while the panel is operating.
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Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear
channel.
1Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the source sound to be output from the Dual zone
channel.
2Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "2-ZN" is displayed above the
[5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
3Enter the Dual Zone System Control mode
Press the [5] ("2-ZN") button.
4Select the item for adjustment
Press the desired [2] — [3] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
Adjustment Item Button Display Range
Dual Zone System [2] "ON"/"OFF" ON/OFF
Dual Zone System
Front & Rear
[3] "F—R" Front/Rear
Dual Zone System <In External disc or Auxiliary
input source>
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.
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.
TEL Mute
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 38) lapses,
the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the lower side of the panel.
The panel is opened to enable the operation.
Hiding the Control Panel
General features
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Dual Zone System Rear: The sound of the source selected with step
1 is outputted from rear, and the sound of
the source selected with step 6 is
outputted from front.
Dual Zone System Front: The sound of the source selected with
step 1 is outputted from front, and the
sound of the source selected with step 6
is outputted from rear.
5Exit the Dual Zone System Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
6Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the source sound to be output from the internal source
channel.
•The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources shown
below.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- External disc changer/ player
•While Dual Zone System is ON, the setting of Dual Zone System
Front or Rear is disabled.
Set Dual Zone System Front or Rear first, and then set the Dual
Zone System to ON.
•When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no Dual zone channel
audio control or other effect.
•When you use the Dual Zone System by selecting the optional
accessory source for the output of the Dual zone channel, you
cannot select another optional accessory source as the source for
the Internal source channel.
•When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t
output.
•The Dual Zone System cannot be used if a GSM hands free unit or
a DAB control unit is connected.
•When the Dual Zone System is ON, the setting for the High Pass
Filter is nullified.
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Putting the station in the memory.
1Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until the function item is not
displayed above the [2] —[5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
4Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Station Preset Memory
Selecting the station.
1Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Tuning
Tuner features
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NAME.S NF
RTN NEXT
DAB
1-6
MENU
NEXT
4¢
AM FM
SRC
ST indicator
Band display Frequency display
Preset station number
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