If you experience problems during Installation/connection installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. Basic procedure When you purchase external components, Warning check with your Kenwood dealer to make Caution sure that they work with your model and in Wiring connection your area. Installing the unit...
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Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with your fingers. How to reset your unit If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset button. Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity.
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When you press or hold the following button(s)... Button General operation Turns on. Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB/ iPod, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. • If the source is ready, playback also starts. •...
Getting started Canceling the display demonstration The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL] \ DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME] \ [KNOB] 1 Press the volume knob.
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F/W xx.xx <Y>/ N *: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; Y /<N>: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Maintenance Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.
Listening to the radio Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station. Press briefly to recall memorized station. 1 Press SRC to select “TUNER.” 2 Press (BAND) repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW). “F1” / “F2” / “F3” / “MW” / “LW” appears on the display. 3 Press 4 / ¢...
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) REGIONAL REG ON *: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; REG OFF: Cancels. ATP SEEK ATPS ON *: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic information‘s reception is poor.
(if necessary). CA-U1EX (Max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) About “KENWOOD Music Editor” This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” or later. USB device (commercially available) When you use the audio file with database information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1,”...
“APP&iPod” appears. item will display a correct title, etc. MODE OFF: Control iPod from the unit. You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” * You can still control play/pause, select files, displayed on iPod. fast-forward/reverse files from the unit.
Function settings 1 To enter [AUD CTRL] menu (see table below): Press AUDIO. To enter [SETTINGS] menu (page 14): Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. Repeat this step until the desired item is selected/activated.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) DTIL SET LPF SW LPF THRU *: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; LPF 85H/ LPF 120H/ LPF 160H: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are cut off. SW PHASE PHAS REV (180°)/ PHAS NML * (0°): Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (page 4) [OFF WAIT] does not work. Turn off the demonstration mode. (page 6) Radio reception is poor. / Static Connect the antenna firmly. / Pull the antenna out all the way. noise while listening to the radio.
Mounting and wiring this product requires Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave chassis again after installation. this work to professionals. If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
P. CONT control wire) To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings Brown or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation (Mute control wire) MUTE system, consult your navigation manual.) Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or...
Installing the unit Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection has been completed earlier. (page 17) Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. Dashboard of your car (Wider hooks on the top side.) Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place.
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