Contents Safety precautions File Select Text/Title Scroll Notes Menu system General features Menu System Security Code Power Source Select Mode Selecting the Source iPod mode setting Volume Touch Sensor Tone Attenuator Manual Clock Adjustment Audio Control Date Adjustment Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Date Mode Audio Setup DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. About KENWOOD "Music Editor" of PC •...
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For the information about the displayed • For the supported formats and types of USB device, refer to icons, refer to the instruction manual of Hands Free www.kenwood.com/usb/. Box. About USB device Handling CDs •...
General features Control knob Release button ATT indicator Function icon Power Selecting the Source There are two types of source selection methods Turning ON the Power depending on the setting. Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ SRC Select mode 1: • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 25) is Press the [SRC] button.
⁄ Audio Control • When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source Select the source to adjust display changes from "USB" to "iPod". Press the [SRC] button. • Switch between SRC Select mode 1 and 2 in <Source Refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 6). Select mode>...
General features Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass Network. level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Select the Basic Audio item Select the source to adjust Select the desired item to be set in detail from Press the [SRC] button.
Speaker Setting TEL Mute Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal The audio system automatically mutes when a call when setting the speaker type. comes in. Enter Standby When a call comes in Press the [SRC] button. "CALL" is displayed. Select the "STANDBY"...
General features Function Control mode Display Type Selection To set up various functions of this unit, select tree- Changing the display mode. structured function items. Enter Display Type Selection mode Enter Function Control mode Using the Control knob, select "DISP" > "TYPE". Press the [FNC] button.
⁄ Display Type A/ Display Type B Graphic Display Selection • To change the information by the Display Type, refer to the page on the following table for the methods to Changing the graphic Display. alternate by the Display Type. Display Type Enter Graphic Display Selection mode Graphic 1...
• In the upper text display part, alternate information is displayed when display without information is selected. • In the middle text display part, the Kenwood logo is displayed if the contents of the information cannot be displayed.
Display Type B/ Display Type C/ Display Type D The text display Font Color Selection In Tuner source Selecting the display font color. Information Display Condition Station name "SNPS" Enter Font Color Selection mode Frequency "Frequency" Using the Control knob, select "DISP" > 34567 Clock "Clock"...
General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Exit Menu mode Press the [FNC] button. Attaching a title to a Station or CD. ⁄ Receive/play the station/disc you want to • When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that attach a title to time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Tuner/TV control features Control knob AUTO/AME ST indicator Band display Preset station number Frequency display Function icon Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Select tuner source Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode Press the [SRC] button.
Function of remote control Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Tuner/TV control features Function of LX BUS Television Function of LX BUS Television TV Tuning Preset TV Tuning Selecting the TV channel of a connected LX BUS Recalling the TV channels in the memory. Television (optional accessory). Select the TV band The action depends on the setting of the connected Push the Control knob toward [FM].
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob IN indicator Folder number File number Play time Function icon Pause and play Playing CD & Audio file Press the Control knob. When there is no disc inserted Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
Card Reader, it is not recognized. Select the Remove • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or mode with reference to <Playing USB (iPod) device> "✓" is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot (page 20), remove the Card Reader, and then insert the operate the iPod.
Function of remote control Fast Forwarding and Reversing Direct Music Search Fast Forwarding Doing Music Search by entering the music number. Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote Reversing control.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Play function of CD and Audio file File Select Setting up the Repeat Play and Scan Play Selecting the music you want to listen to from the Set up the play function device or media being played now.
Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2 seconds. ⁄ • When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 27) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling. English...
Menu system Control knob Function icon You can continue by returning to step 2 and Menu System setting other items. Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. Exit Menu mode The Menu system basic operation method is Press the [FNC] button. ⁄...
In Standby mode Exit Security Code mode Security Code Press the [FNC] button. Activating the Security Code disables the usage Resetting the Security Code function when the of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security audio unit is first used after removed from the Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security battery power source or the Reset button is Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is...
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Date Adjustment Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) Select Date Adjust mode ON/OFF. Turn the Control knob. Select the "Date Adjust" display. Display Setting "Beep : ON" Beep is heard. Enter Date Adjust mode "Beep : OFF"...
In Standby mode In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Built-in Amp Setting A red indicator will blink on the unit after the Controlling the built-in amplifier. faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality.
Menu system Other than Standby mode When LX AMP unit connecting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) AMP Control Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. using the main unit. Select AMP Control mode Display Setting...
Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Text Scroll Station/Disc Naming Setting the displayed text scroll. Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary Display Setting input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to "Scroll : Auto" Repeats scroll. the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 14). "Scroll : Manual"...
Menu system Other than Standby mode Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Preset Memory> (page 30). Setup Sound Control Select the source Refer to the following operations to setup the...
– FM/AM/ DIRECT 2-ZONE [0] — [9] : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries.
Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control In Disc/USB source [AUD] button [4]/ [¢] buttons Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. Going forwards and backwards between music. – [VOL] buttons ]/ [ ] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. Going forwards and backwards between disc/ ⁄...
Accessories/ Installation Procedure ¤ Accessories • If the power is not turned ON ("Protect" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be ..1 checked.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To "EXT.AMP.CONT. " terminal of the amplifier having the external amp External amplifier control wire control function.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame. (commercially available) Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each Firewall or metal support side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided remove the two locks on the upper level.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit some settings made on this unit. may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
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If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or Protect (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or use other USB devices.
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USB again. N/A Device: An unsupported USB device is connected. ➪ For the supported USB devices, refer to <http://www.kenwood.com/usb/>. No Music Data/ Error 15: • The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. • Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that the unit can play.
Specifications Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. USB Interface USB Standard FM tuner section : USB 1.1/ 2.0 Maximum Supply current Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 500 mA : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz File System Frequency range (200 kHz space) : FAT16/ 32 : 87.9 MHz –...