If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. Equipped for When you purchase external components, Basic operations check with your Kenwood dealer to make Direct Access Tuning sure that they work with your model and in Direct Music Search your area.
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.
Basic operations Loading slot Display window Ejects the disc Volume knob USB terminal Detaches the faceplate The following indicator lights up when... : A stereo broadcast is received (FM). Auxiliary input jack : A disc is in the unit. : Traffic Information function is turned on. RDS : Radio Data System service is available.
Button General operation Searches for radio station. 4 / ¢ Selects track/file. Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held. Changes the display information. Scrolls the display information if pressed and held. SCRL DISP Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 6) if pressed and held while in clock display screen.
OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance. 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/ [TDF ALARM] is selectable only for...
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 repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2). 3 Press 4 / ¢...
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) LOCAL SEEK ON: Searches only stations with good reception. (For : MW/SW1/ SW2 stations only ; : FM stations only.) ; OFF *: Cancels. Selects the tuning mode for 4 / ¢ buttons. SEEK MODE AUTO1 *: Automatically search for a station.
4 / ¢. For AAC/MP3/WMA: Press and hold * This operation is effective only for the files select “ALL RANDOM. ” (Applicable only if registered in the database created with “RANDOM OFF” is selected initially.) Kenwood Music Editor. (See the rear cover.)
Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 6) Auxiliary input jack 1 Press SRC to select “AUX.” 2 Turn on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.
Direct Music Search directly. • Not available if Random Play is selected. : Attenuates the sound. (To return • Not applicable for Kenwood Music Editor. to the previous level, press the 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music button again.) Search Mode.
Function settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See table below for selection. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated.
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[AUDIO CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state... Preset Item Selectable setting DETAIL SET LPF SUB-W THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/ 160HZ: THROUGH Frequencies higher than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are cut off. SUB-W PHASE REV (180°)/ NORM (0°): Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. “PROTECT” appears and no Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape operations can be done. properly, then reset the unit.
If you experience problems during Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. chassis again after installation.
(Power control wire) P. CONT To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or Brown during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, (Mute control wire) MUTE consult your navigation manual.) Car fuse box Ignition key switch...
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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 16, 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.
Specifications Subject to change without notice. Frequency response (±1 dB): 20 Hz — 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 0.01 % FM tuner section Signal-to-Noise ratio (1 kHz): 105 dB Frequency range: Dynamic range: 90 dB 200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz MP3 decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio 50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz —...
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When you use the audio file with database information above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1,” you can conditions of media or device. search a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search.