Kenwood KDC-201 User manual

B64-5057-10/01 (EW)© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
KDC-201
KDC-101
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CD-RECEIVER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
CD-PECИBEP
ИHCTPУKЦИЯ ПO ЭKCПЛУATAЦИИ
CD-РЕСІВЕР
ІНСТРУКЦІЯ З ЕКСПЛУАТАЦІЇ
Изделие изготовлено в Mалайзии
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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12,Moriya-cho,Kanagawa-ku,Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa,221-0022,Japan
EU Representative’s:
KenwoodElectronicsEuropeBV
Amsterdamseweg37,1422ACUITHOORN,TheNetherlands
Konformitätserklärung in Bezug auf die EMC-Vorschrift 2004/108/EC
Hersteller:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12,Moriya-cho,Kanagawa-ku,Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa,221-0022,Japan
EU-Vertreter:
KenwoodElectronicsEuropeBV
Amsterdamseweg37,1422ACUITHOORN,Niederlande
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and
Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)
Productsandbatterieswiththesymbol(crossed-outwheeledbin)cannotbe
disposedashouseholdwaste.
Oldelectricalandelectronicequipmentandbatteriesshouldberecycledatafacility
capableofhandlingtheseitemsandtheirwastebyproducts.
Contactyourlocalauthorityfordetailsinlocatingarecyclefacilitynearesttoyou.
Properrecyclingandwastedisposalwillhelpconserveresourceswhilstpreventing
detrimentaleffectsonourhealthandtheenvironment.
Notice: Thesign“Pb”belowthesymbolforbatteriesindicatesthatthisbattery
containslead.
Entsorgung von gebrauchten elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten und
Batterien (anzuwenden in den Ländern der Europäischen Union und anderen
europäischen Ländern mit einem separaten Sammelsystem für solche Geräte)
DasSymbol(durchgestricheneMülltonne)aufdemProduktoderseinerVerpackung
weistdaraufhin,dassdiesesProduktnichtalsnormalerHaushaltsabfallbehandelt
werdendarf,sondernaneinerAnnahmestellefürdasRecyclingvonelektrischenund
elektronischenGerätenundbatterienabgegebenwerdenmuss.
DurchIhrenBeitragzurkorrektenEntsorgungdiesesProduktesschützenSiedie
UmweltunddieGesundheitIhrerMitmenschen.
UnsachgemässeoderfalscheEntsorgunggefährdenUmweltundGesundheit.
WeitereInformationenüberdasRecyclingdiesesProdukteserhaltenSievonIhrer
GemeindeoderdenkommunalenEntsorgungsbetrieben.
Achtung:DasZeichen„Pb“unterdemSymbolfurBatterienzeigtan,dassdiese
BatterieBleienthalt.
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The marking of products using lasers
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.
Kennzeichnung von Geräten mit Laser-Abtastern
DasEtikettistamChassis/Gehäuseangebrachtundbesagt,dasssichdie
KomponenteLaserstrahlenbedient,diealsLaserstrahlenderKlasse1klassifiziert
wurden.Diesweistdaraufhin,dasssichdasGerätLaserstrahlenbedient,dieeiner
schwächerenKlasseangehören.Dasbedeutet,dassdurchdensehrschwachen
LaserstrahlkeineGefahrdurchgefährlicheStrahlungenaußerhalbdesGeräts
besteht.
Маркировка изделий, использующих лазеры
Ккорпусуустройстваприкрепленатабличка,указывающая,чтоустройство
используетлазерныелучикласса1.Этоозначает,чтовустройстве
используютсялазерныелучислабойинтенсивности.Онинепредставляют
опасностиинераспространяютопаснуюрадиациювнеустройства.
Маркування виробів, обладнаних лазером
Накаркас/корпуспоміщаєтьсянаклейка,вякійзазначається,щоданий
вирібвипромінюєєлазерніпроменіКласу1.Цеозначає,щоданийапарат
використовуєлазерніпроменіслабшогокласу.Замежамиданогоапаратуне
існуєнебезпекилазерноговипромінювання.
ПриПравильномсоблюдениивсехусловийэксплуатацииитехническких
требований,указанныхвданнойинструкций,срокслужбыкупленногоBaм
изделиясоставляет7лет.Гарантийныйсрокэксплуатацииизделиясоответевует
сpоку,указанномувгaрантийномталоне.Впериодсрокаслужбыэксплуатация
ихранениеизделиянеможетпредставлятьoпасностьдляВашейжизни,
здоровья,причинятьвредВашемуимуществуилиокружающейсрeде.
Декларація про Відповідність Вимогам Технічного Регламенту
Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному
та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету
Міністрів України)
ВирібвідповідаєвимогамТехнічногоРегламентуОбмеженняВикористання
деякихНебезпечнихРечовинвелектричномутаелектронномуобладнанні(ТР
ОВНР).
Вмістнебезпечнихречовинувипадках,необумовленихвДодатку№2ТРОВНР:
1. свинець(Pb)–неперевищує0.1%вагиречовиниабовконцентраціїдо
1000 частин на мільйон;
2. кадмій(Cd)–неперевищує0.01%вагиречовиниабовконцентраціїдо
100 частин на мільйон;
3. ртуть(Hg)–неперевищує0.1%вагиречовиниабовконцентраціїдо
1000 частин на мільйон;
4. шестивалентнийхром(Cr6+)–неперевищує0.1%вагиречовиниабов
концентраціїдо1000частиннамільйон;
5. полібромбіфеноли(PBB)–неперевищує0.1%вагиречовиниабов
концентраціїдо1000частиннамільйон;
6. полібромдефеніловіефіри(PBDE)–неперевищує0.1%вагиречовиниабов
концентраціїдо1000частиннамільйон.
For Turkey
Buürün28300sayılıResmiGazete’deyayımlananAtikElektrikliveElektronikEşyalarin
KontrolüYönetmeliğeuygunolaraküretilmiştir.
Eski Elektrik ve Elektronik Ekipmanların İmha Edilmesi Hakkında Bilgi (ayrı atık
toplama sistemlerini kullanan ülkeleri için uygulanabilir)
Sembollü(üzerindeçarpıişaretiolançöpkutusu)ürünlerevatıkları
olarakatılamaz.
Eskielektrikveelektronikekipmanlar,buürünleriveürünatıklarını
geridönüştürebilecekbirtesistedeğerlendirilmelidir.Yaşadığınız
bölgeyeenyakıngeridönüşümtesisininyeriniöğrenmekiçin
yerelmakamlaramüracaatedin.Uygungeridönüşümveatıkimha
yöntemisağlığımızveçevremizüzerindekizararlıetkileriönlerken
kaynaklarınkorunmasınadayardımcıolacaktır.
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CONTENTS BEFORE USE
Warning
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
Caution
Volume setting:
• Adjustthevolumesothatyoucanhearsoundsoutsidethecartopreventaccident.
• Lowerthevolumebeforeplayingdigitalsourcestoavoiddamagingthespeakersbythesuddenincreaseofthe
outputlevel.
General:
• AvoidusingtheUSBdeviceoriPod/iPhoneifitmighthinderdrivingsafety.
• Makesureallimportantdatahasbeenbackedup.Weshallbearnoresponsibilityforanylossofrecordeddata.
• Neverputorleaveanymetallicobjects(suchascoinsormetaltools)insidetheunit,topreventashortcircuit.
•
Ifadiscerroroccursduetocondensationonthelaserlens,ejectthediscandwaitforthemoisturetoevaporate.
• USBratingisindicatedonthemainunitunderthedetachablefaceplate.
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4
RADIO 5
CD / USB / iPod 6
AUX 7
AUDIO SETTINGS 8
DISPLAY SETTINGS 9
MORE INFORMATION 9
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
SPECIFICATIONS 11
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 12
How to read this manual
• Operationsexplainedmainlyusingbuttons
onthefaceplate.
• [XX] indicatestheselecteditems.
• ( ➜ XX) indicatesreferencesareavailableon
thestatedpagenumber.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit:Wipeoffdirtonthefaceplatewithadrysiliconorsoftcloth.
Cleaning the connector:Detachthefaceplateandcleantheconnectorwitha
cottonswabgently,beingcarefulnottodamagetheconnector.
Handling discs:
• Donottouchtherecordingsurfaceofthedisc.
• Donotsticktapeetc.onthedisc,oruseadiscwithtapestuckonit.
• Donotuseanyaccessoriesforthedisc.
• Cleanfromthecenterofthediscandmoveoutward.
• Cleanthediscwithadrysiliconorsoftcloth.Donotuseanysolvents.
• Whenremovingdiscsfromthisunit,pullthemouthorizontally.
• Removeburrsfromthecenterholeanddiscedgebeforeinsertingadisc.
Connector(onthereverse
sideofthefaceplate)
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KDC-201
KDC-101
BASICS
To Do this (on the faceplate)
Turn on the power Pressandhold SRC.
• Pressandholdtoturnoffthepower.
Adjust the volume Turnthevolumeknob.
Select a source Press SRCrepeatedly.
Change the display
information
PressDISPrepeatedly.
• Pressandholdtoscrollthecurrentdisplay
information.
Faceplate
Volumeknob
(turn/press) Loadingslot
Displaywindow
Detach
button
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How to reset
Attach
Detach
Yourpresetadjustments
willalsobeerased.
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GETTING STARTED
Set the clock
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK] , then press the knob.
4 Press the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJ] .
5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.
Press4 / ¢tomovebetweenthehourandminuteadjustment.
7 Press and hold to exit.
(or)
Press and hold DISP to enter clock adjustment mode directly while
in clock display screen.
Then, perform steps 5and 6above to set the clock.
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Set the initial settings
1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] .
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press
the knob.
5 Press and hold to exit.
• Toreturntotheprevioushierarchy,press .
Default: XX
PRESET TYPE NORM: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/
MW/ LW). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the
selected band.
KEY BEEP ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
RUSSIAN SET ON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in
Russian (if applicable). ; OFF: Cancels.
P-OFF WAIT Sets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode)
to save the battery.
–––: Cancels ; 20M: 20 minutes ; 40M: 40 minutes ; 60M: 60 minutes
BUILTIN AUX ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. (
➜ 7)
CD READ 1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play
as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
SWITCH PRE REAR/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the
line out terminals on the rear (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT OFF/ 5/4/ 6 * 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches,
6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.
ACCOFF MODE ACC1: Disables CD ejection and power-on immediately after the ACC switch is turned
off. ; ACC2: Disables CD ejection and power-on for 30 minutes after the ACC switch is
turned off.
F/W UPDATE
F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
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RADIO
Search for a station
1 Press SRC to select TUNER.
2 Press repeatedly to select FM1, FM2, FM3, MW/ LW.
3 Press 4/¢to search for a station.
• To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1to 6).
Other settings
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table on the right),
then press the knob.
4 Press and hold to exit.
Default: XX
LOCAL SEEK ON: Searches only FM stations with good reception. ; OFF: Cancels.
SEEK MODE Selects the tuning method for the
4 / ¢ buttons.
AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ;
MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
AUTO
MEMORY
YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
(Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) ( ➜ 4)
MONO SET ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
PTY SEARCH Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume knob to select the
PTY language (ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press the knob.
Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press 4 / ¢ to start.
TI ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.
NEWS SET 00M – 90M: Sets the time for receiving the next news bulletin. ; OFF: Cancels.
AF SET ON: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same program in the
same Radio Data System network with better reception when the current reception is
poor. ; OFF: Cancels.
REGIONAL ON: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ;
OFF: Cancels.
ATP SEEK ON: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic
information’s reception is poor. ; OFF: Cancels.
CLOCK
TIME SYNC ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Data System station time. ; OFF: Cancels.
TUNER SET: Selectable only when the source is not TUNER.
TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK: (For details, refer to the table above.)
• [LOCAL SEEK]/ [MONO SET] / [PTY SEARCH]/ [TI]/ [NEWS SET] / [AF SET] / [REGIONAL] / [ATP
SEEK] isselectableonlywhenthesourceisFM.
• AvailableProgramType:
SPEECH : NEWS , AFFAIRS , INFO (information), SPORT , EDUCATE , DRAMA , CULTURE , SCIENCE ,
VARIED , WEATHER , FINANCE , CHILDREN , SOCIAL , RELIGION , PHONE IN , TRAVEL ,
LEISURE , DOCUMENT
MUSIC : POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS , OTHER
M (music), JAZZ , COUNTRY , NATION M (music), OLDIES , FOLK M (music)
 TheunitwillsearchfortheProgramTypecategorizedunder [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if
selected.
• Ifthevolumeisadjustedduringreceptionoftrafficinformation,alarmornewsbulletin,
theadjustedvolumeismemorizedautomatically.Itwillbeappliedthenexttimetraffic
information,alarmornewsbulletinfunctionisturnedon.
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CD / USB / iPod
Start playback
CD
ThesourcechangestoCDandplayback
starts.
USB
ThesourcechangestoUSBandplayback
starts.
iPod/iPhone (
KDC-201
only)
ThesourcechangestoiPodandplayback
starts.
Press and hold iPod to select the control
mode while in iPod source.
MODE ON: FromtheiPod*1.
MODE OFF: Fromtheunit.
*1Youcanstillcontrolplay/pause,file
selection,fast-forwardorreversefiles
fromtheunit.
Label side 0 : Eject disc
USB input terminal
USB input terminal
CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA)
(optional accessory)
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)
 : Applicable
— : Notapplicable
KDC-201
To Do this CD USB iPod
Pause or resume
playback
Press 638.
Select a track/file Press 4/ ¢.
Select a folder Press 1–/2+.*2—
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold 4/ ¢.
Select a track/file
from a list 1Press .
2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
• Audiofile:Selectthedesiredfolder,thenafile.
• iPodorKENWOODMusicEditorLight(KMELight)/KENWOODMusic
Control(KMC)file*4:Selectthedesiredfilefromthelist(PLAYLISTS,
ARTISTS,ALBUMS,SONGS,PODCASTS*5,GENRES,COMPOSERS*5).
• Toreturntotherootfolder(orfirstfile),pressnumberbutton5.
• Toreturntotheprevioushierarchy,press .
• Tocancel,pressandhold .
*3
• Toskipsongsataspecificratio,press 4/ ¢. ( ➜ 7)
—*4*3
Repeat play Press 4repeatedly.
• AudioCD:TRACREPEAT,REPEATOFF
• Audiofile:FILEREPEAT,FOLDREPEAT,REPEATOFF
• iPodorKMELight/KMCfile:FILEREPEAT,REPEATOFF
*3
Random play Press 3repeatedly.
• AudioCD:DISCRANDOM,RANDOMOFF
• Audiofile/iPodorKMELight/KMCfile:FOLDRANDOM,RANDOMOFF
*3
Press and hold 3to select “ALL RANDOM.” *2*3
*2OnlyforAudiofile.
*3Applicableonlywhen
[MODE OFF] isselected.
*4Onlyforfilesregisteredinthedatabasecreated
withKMELight/KMC. ( ➜ 9)
*5OnlyforiPod.
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Select a song by name
(
KDC-201
only)
WhilelisteningtoiPod...
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then
press the knob.
3 Press again.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the character to
be searched for.
5 Press 4/ ¢to move to the entry position.
 Youcanenteruptothreecharacters.
6 Press the volume knob to start searching.
7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then
press the knob.
 Repeatstep7untilthedesireditemisselected.
• TosearchforacharacterotherthanAtoZand0to9,
enteronly“*”.
• Toreturntotheprevioushierarchy,press .
• Toreturntothetopmenu,pressnumberbutton5.
• Tocancel,pressandhold .
• TurningthevolumeknobfastintheMusicsearch
modeallowsyoutoenterthealphabetsearchmode.
Set the skip ratio
WhilelisteningtoiPod(
KDC-201
only)or KME
Light/KMCfile...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then
press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH] ,
then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then
press the knob.
0.5% (default)/ 1% / 5% / 10% :Setstheskipratio
whensearchingforasong.
 (Pressing4/¢continuously,forlongerthan3
secondswillskipsongsata10%ratioregardlessof
previouslyconfiguredsettings.)
5 Press and hold to exit.
Muting upon the reception of a phone call
ConnecttheMUTEwiretoyourtelephoneusinga
commercialtelephoneaccessory. ( ➜ 13)
When a call comes in, “CALL” appears.
• Theaudiosystempauses.
• Tocontinuelisteningtotheaudiosystemduringa
call,press SRC.“CALL”disappearsandtheaudio
systemresumes.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears.
• Theaudiosystemresumes.
AUX
Preparation:
Select [ON] for [BUILTIN AUX] .(➜ 4 )
Start listening
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially
available).
2 Press SRC to select AUX.
3 Turn on the portable audio player and start
playback.
Set the AUX name
 WhilelisteningtoAUX...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then
press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME] , then
press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then
press the knob.
AUX (default)/ DVD / PORTABLE / GAME / VIDEO / TV
5 Press and hold to exit.
Auxiliary input jack
Portable audio
player
3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped
connector (commercially available)
CD / USB / iPod CD / USB / iPod
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AUDIO SETTINGS
 Whilelisteningtoanysource...
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press
the knob.
 Repeatstep3untilthedesireditemisselectedoractivated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
• Toreturntotheprevioushierarchy,press .
Default: XX
SUB-W LEVEL –15 to +15 (0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (0):
Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making
an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
MID LEVEL –8 to +8 (0):
TRE LEVEL –8 to +8 (0):
EQ PRO
BASS ADJUST BASS C FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200:Selects the center frequency.
BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
BASS Q FCTR 1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00:Adjusts the quality factor.
BASS EXTEND ON:Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF:Cancels.
MID ADJUST MID C FRQ 0.5K/ 1.0K/ 1.5K/ 2.5K:Selects the center frequency.
MID LEVEL –8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
MID Q FCTR 0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25:Adjusts the quality factor.
TRE ADJUST TRE C FRQ 10.0K/ 12.5K/ 15.0K/ 17.5K:Selects the center frequency.
TRE LEVEL –8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.
PRESET EQ NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL:Selects
a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the
customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
BASS BOOST B.BOOST LV1/ B.BOOST LV2/ B.BOOST LV3:Selects your preferred bass boost
level. ; OFF:Cancels.
LOUDNESS LOUD LV1/ LOUD LV2:Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost
to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ; OFF:Cancels.
BALANCE L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUB-W SET ON:Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF:Cancels.
DETAIL SET
LPF SUB-W THROUGH:All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/120HZ/
160HZ:Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are
sent to the subwoofer.
SUB-W PHASE REV (180°)/ NORM (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in
line with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a
setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for [LPF SUB-W].)
SUPREME SET ON:Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components
that are lost in Audio file audio compression. ; OFF:Cancels. (Selectable only
when playing back an Audio file disc, a USB device, or the iPhone/iPod.)
VOL OFFSET
(Default: 0)
–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume
adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you
want to adjust.)
• [SUB-W LEVEL] / [SUB-W SET] / [LPF SUB-W] / [SUB-W PHASE] isselectableonlyif
[SWITCH PRE] issetto [SUB-W] .(➜ 4 )
• [SUB-W LEVEL] / [LPF SUB-W] / [SUB-W PHASE] isselectableonlyif [SUB-W SET] isset
to [ON] .
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DISPLAY SETTINGS
1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press
the knob.
 Repeatstep3untilthedesireditemisselectedoractivated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
• Toreturntotheprevioushierarchy,press .
Default: XX
DISPLAY
DISP DIMMER ON:Dims the display illumination. ; OFF:Cancels.
TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE:Selects whether to scroll the display information automatically,
or scroll only once. ; OFF:Cancels.
MORE INFORMATION
General
• ThisunitcanonlyplaythefollowingCDs:
• Detailedinformationandnotesaboutthe
playable audio files are stated in an online
manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
Playable files
• PlayableAudiofile:AAC(.m4a),MP3(.mp3),
WMA (.wma)
• Playablediscmedia:CD-R/RW/ROM
• Playablediscfileformats:ISO9660Level1/2,
Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
• PlayableUSBdevicefilesystem:FAT12,FAT16,
FAT32
Although the audio files are complied with
the standards listed above, playback maybe
impossible depending on the types or conditions
of media or device.
Unplayable discs
• Discsthatarenotround.
• Discswithcoloringontherecordingsurfaceor
discs that are dirty.
• Recordable/ReWritablediscsthathavenot
been finalized.
• 8cmCD.Attemptingtoinsertusinganadapter
may cause malfunction.
About USB devices
• ThisunitcanplayAudiofilesstoredonaUSB
mass storage class device.
• YoucannotconnectaUSBdeviceviaaUSBhub
and Multi Card Reader.
• Connectingacablewhosetotallengthislonger
than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.
• ThisunitcannotrecognizeaUSBdevicewhose
rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.
About iPod/iPhone
Made for
- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod with video
- iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
generation)
- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S
• Forthelatestcompatiblelistandsoftware
versions of iPhone/iPod, see: www.kenwood.
com/cs/ce/ipod
• IfyoustartplaybackafterconnectingtheiPod,
the music that has been played by the iPod is
played first.
In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without
displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the
browse item will display the correct title, etc.
• YoucannotoperateiPodif“KENWOOD”or
“ ” is displayed on iPod.
About “KENWOOD Music Editor
Light” and “KENWOOD Music
Control”
• ThisunitsupportsthePCapplication
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and Android™
application “KENWOOD Music Control”.
• Whenyouuseanaudiofilewithdatabase
information added using the “KENWOOD Music
Editor Light” or “KENWOOD Music Control,”
you can search for a file by title, album or artist
name using Music Search.
• “KENWOODMusicEditorLight”and
“KENWOOD Music Control” are available from
the following web site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjustthevolumetotheoptimumlevel.
• Checkthecordsandconnections.
“PROTECT” appears and no
operations can be done.
Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are
insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve the
problem, consult your nearest service center.
• Soundcannotbeheard.
• Theunitdoesnotturnon.
• Informationshownonthe
display is incorrect.
Clean the connectors. (
➜ 2)
Theunitdoesnotworkatall. Reset the unit. (
➜ 3)
• Radioreceptionispoor.
• Staticnoisewhilelisteningto
the radio.
• Connecttheantennafirmly.
• Pulltheantennaoutalltheway.
“NAFILE”appears. Make sure the disc contains supported audio files. (
➜ 9)
“NODISC”appears. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
“TOC ERROR” appears. Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.
“PLSEJECT”appears. Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your
nearest service center.
Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold
0 to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not
to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the
problem, reset the unit. ( ➜ 3)
“READ ERROR” appears. Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this does
not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use another USB
device.
“NODEVICE”appears. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.
“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played.
“NOMUSIC”appears. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files.
 “NADEVICE”appears. Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.
Symptom Remedy
“USB ERROR” appears. • RemovetheUSBdevice,turntheunitoff,thenturniton
again.
• TrytoconnectanotherUSBdevice.
“iPod ERROR” appears. • ReconnecttheiPod.
• ResettheiPod.
 Noiseisgenerated. Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracksdonotplaybackasyou
haveintendedthemtoplay.
Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
“READING”keepsflashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
Elapsedplayingtimeisnotcorrect. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
Thenumberofsongscontainedin
the“SONGS”categoryofthisunit
isdifferentfromtheiPod/iPhone.
Podcast files are not counted on this unit as this unit does
not support the playback of podcast files.
Correct characters are not
displayed(e.g.albumname).
This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and
a limited number of symbols. Uppercase Cyrillic letters can
also be displayed if [RUSSIAN SET] is set to [ON]. (
➜ 4)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Tuner
FM FrequencyRange 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz (50 kHz space)
UsableSensitivity(S/N=26dB) 7.2 dBf (0.63 μV/75 Ω)
QuietingSensitivity
(DINS/N=46dB)
15.2 dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω)
FrequencyResponse(±3dB) 30 Hz to 15 kHz
Signal‑to‑NoiseRatio(MONO) 75 dB
StereoSeparation(1kHz) 45 dB
MW FrequencyRange 531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz space)
UsableSensitivity(S/N=20dB) 36 μV
LW FrequencyRange 153 kHz to 279 kHz (9 kHz space)
UsableSensitivity(S/N=20dB) 57 μV
CDplayer
LaserDiode GaAIAs
DigitalFilter(D/A) 8 times over sampling
D/AConverter 24 Bit
Spindle Speed 500 rpm to 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow&Flutter Below measurable limit
FrequencyResponse(±1dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
TotalHarmonicDistortion(1kHz) 0.01 %
Signal‑to‑NoiseRatio(1kHz) 105 dB
DynamicRange 90 dB
AAC Decode AAC-LC “.m4a” files
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
USB
USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed)
MaximumSupplyCurrent DC 5 V 1 A
FileSystem FAT12/ 16/ 32
AAC Decode AAC-LC “.m4a” files
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
Audio
MaximumOutputPower 50 W × 4
OutputPower(DIN45324,+B=14.4V) 30 W × 4
SpeakerImpedance 4 Ω to 8 Ω
Tone Action Bass 100 Hz ±8 dB
Middle 1 kHz ±8 dB
Treble 12.5 kHz ±8 dB
PreoutLevel/Load(CD) 2 500 mV/10 kΩ
PreoutImpedance ≤ 600 Ω
Auxiliary
FrequencyResponse(±3dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
InputMaximumVoltage 1 200 mV
InputImpedance 10 kΩ
General
OperatingVoltage 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowable)
MaximumCurrentConsumption 10 A
InstallationSize(W×H×D) 182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm
Weight 1.1 kg
Subjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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INSTALLATION / CONNECTION
Do the required
wiring. ( ➜ 13)
Dashboard of
your car
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold
the mounting sleeve firmly in place.
How to remove the unit
1 Detach the faceplate.
2 Fit the catch pin on the extraction
keys into the holes on both sides of
the trim plate, then pull it out.
3 Insert the extraction keys deeply into
the slots on each side, then follow
the arrows as shown on the right.
Installating the unit (in-dash mounting)
Warning
• Theunitcanonlybeusedwitha12VDCpowersupply,negative
ground.
• Disconnectthebattery’snegativeterminalbeforewiringand
mounting.
• DonotconnectBatterywire(yellow)andIgnitionwire(red)tothecar
chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
• Insulateunconnectedwireswithvinyltapetopreventashortcircuit.
• Besuretogroundthisunittothecar’schassisagainafterinstallation.
Caution
• Forsafety’ssake,leavewiringandmountingtoprofessionals.Consult
the car audio dealer.
• Installthisunitintheconsoleofyourvehicle.Donottouchthemetal
parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts
such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
• Donotconnectthe · wires of speaker to the car chassis, Ground wire
(black), or in parallel.
• Mount the unit with the angle of 30º or less.
• Ifyourvehiclewiringharnessdoesnothavetheignitionterminal,
connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box
which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the
ignition key.
• Aftertheunitisinstalled,checkwhetherthebrakelamps,blinkers,
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Ifthefuseblows,firstmakesurethewiresarenottouchingcar’s
chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.
Basic procedure
1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, then
disconnect the ·terminal of the car battery.
2 Connect the wires properly.
 SeeWiringconnection. ( ➜ 13)
3 Install the unit to your car.
 SeeInstallingtheunit(in-dashmounting).
4 Connect the ·terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit. ( ➜ 3)
Make sure the direction
of the trim plate. The
shape of the hooks
on the top side is as
illustrated.
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REMOTE CONT
STEERING WHEEL
REMOTE INPUT
MUTE
P. CONT
ANT CONT
R L
REAR/SW
Wiring connection Part list for installation
Fuse (10 A)
Antenna terminal
(JASO)
( ×4 )
( ×4 )
( ×2 )
( ×1 )
( ×1 )
( ×1 )
( ×1 )
A Faceplate
B Mounting sleeve
C Trim plate
D Wiring harness
E Extraction key
Light blue/yellow
(Steering remote control wire) To the steering wheel remote control adapter
Blue/White
(Power control wire/ Antenna control wire)
Brown
(Mute control wire)
To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna
control terminal in the vehicle.
To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.
(To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.)
Yellow (A4)
Red (Ignition wire)
Red (A7)
Yellow (Battery wire)
Pin Color and function
A4
A5
A7
A8
Yellow : Battery
Blue/White : Power control
Red : Ignition (ACC)
Black : Earth (ground) connection
B1 / B2
B3 / B4
B5 / B6
B7 / B8
Purple
ª / Purple/black · : Rear speaker (right)
Gray ª / Gray/black · : Front speaker (right)
White ª / White/black · : Front speaker (left)
Green ª / Green/black · : Rear speaker (left)
ISO connectors
ConnectingtheISOconnectorsonsomeVW/
AudiorOpel(Vauxhall)automobiles
You may need to modify the wiring of the
supplied wiring harness as illustrated below.
Unit Vehicle
A7 (Red)
Ignition wire
(Red)
A4 (Yellow)
Default wiring
Battery wire
(Yellow)
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Rear/subwoofer output
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