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- Page 1 Z838W Z738 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B64-2259-00 (EV)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions...3 About RDS ...5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA...6 About CDs...8 General features ...9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker & Woofer Setting Switching Display Type Display switching part for "Display Type A" and "Display Type B" Display switching part for "Display Type C"... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: About Rds
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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. -
Page 6: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma
Notes on playing MP3/WMA (Z838W) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. - Page 7 MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album 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.
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Page 8: About Cds
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. •... -
Page 9: General Features
General features ATT/ LOUD The display above is an example when Display type is set to "Display Type A". The function indicator is displayed only if it is "Display Type A". Power Release button Turning ON the Power ¢ Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the <Security Code>... -
Page 10: Volume
General features Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator 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, "ATT ON" is displayed. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. -
Page 11: Audio Control
Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Bass Center... -
Page 12: Speaker & Woofer Setting
General features Speaker & Woofer Setting Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned according to the type of speakers. Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF"... -
Page 13: Display Switching Part For "Display Type
"Display Type B" "Display Type C" The display of each part can be changed. - Picture: <Display switching part for "Display Type C" and "Display Type D"> (page 16) - Character information display: <Display switching part for "Display Type A" and "Display Type B">: (page 13) <Display switching part for "Display Type C"... - Page 14 General features In Tuner source Character information display part b Display Information Program Service name or Frequency Radio text Date & Clock (Only when Display Type is "Display Type B") Date Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A") The Frequency is displayed during Program Service name reception Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
- Page 15 In MP3/WMA source Character information display part b Display Information Disc name Folder name File name Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Date & Clock (Only when Display Type is "Display Type B") Date Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A") Character information display part c Display Information Display...
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Page 16: C" And "Display Type D
General features In Standby mode Character information display part b Display Information Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A") Date Date & Clock (Only when Display Type is "Display Type B") Character information display part c Display Information Display Blank Date... -
Page 17: Wallpaper Selecting
• Wallpapers can be changed. This unit comes with 5 types of wallpaper registered. (Z838W) A downloaded wallpaper is added to the place after the last original wallpaper of this unit. Refer to <Wallpaper selecting> (page 18). • (Z838W) A downloaded movie can be selected when it has been downloaded into this unit. -
Page 18: Display Switching Part For "Display Type
General features In MP3/WMA source Character information display part b Display Information Display Disc name "DNPS" Track Time "P-Time" Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" File name "FILE NAME" Folder name "FOLDER NAME"... -
Page 19: Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF. 2 Select the wallpaper. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper changes. Exit Display Control mode Press the [S.A] button. Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. -
Page 20: Picture Downloading
(page 16) <Wallpaper selecting> (page 18) • When you can't download the pictures to this unit, there may be a problem with the CD-R/CD-RW write method. Refer to the URL <http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com>, and rewrite the CD-R/CD-RW. — 20 — Gradation Level... -
Page 21: Non-Fading Output
Non-fading Output Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF. (Z738) Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF while the preout is switched to the non-fading preout. Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON or OFF. -
Page 22: Dual Zone System
General features Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. One side of both the front and rear channels outputs the internal source sound, and the other side outputs the Auxiliary input source sound. Press the [S.A] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 23: Tuning
Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. -
Page 24: Auto Memory Entry
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 25: Rds Features
RDS features Radio text Program Service name The display above is an example when Display type is set to "Display Type A". The function indicator is displayed only if it is "Display Type A". Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic ¢... -
Page 26: Pty (Program Type
RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. "PTY Select" is displayed. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -
Page 27: Program Type Preset
Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 26). Preset the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program Type Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY(Program Type)>... -
Page 28: Cd/Mp3/Wma/External Disc Control Features
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features SCAN Track title/ Disc title Folder name/ File name/ MP3/WMA text The display above is an example when Display type is set to "Display Type A". The function indicator is displayed only if it is "Display Type A". Playing CD &... -
Page 29: Playing External Disc
Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. 3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage. The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. -
Page 30: Track Search
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Album Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media. Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number. Enter the track number Press the number buttons on the remote. -
Page 31: Magazine Random Play
Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed. ¢ When the [ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. -
Page 32: Album Search
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA) Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Enter Album Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. -
Page 33: Text/Title Scroll
Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number button. Example: If "DANCE" is entered. Character Button "D" [#3] "A" [#2] "N" [#6] "C" [#2] "E" [#3] Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name. Exit name set mode Press the [NAME.S] button. -
Page 34: Menu System
Menu system Menu display Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. ¢ The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 35: Security Code
Security Code <In Standby mode> Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport"... -
Page 36: Manual Clock Adjustment
Menu system Manual Clock Adjustment This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 36) is set as OFF. Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. -
Page 37: Contrast Adjustment
DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI :ON" LED flashes. "DSI :OFF" LED OFF. Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button :Green"... -
Page 38: Switching Preout
Menu system Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non- fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.) Display Setting "PREOUT :Rear" Rear preout. "PREOUT :N-Fad" Non-fading preout. Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode> Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier. -
Page 39: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "News :OFF" "News :00min" "News :90min" When "News 00min"... -
Page 40: Af (Alternative Frequency)
Menu system AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display Setting "AF :ON" The AF function is ON. "AF :OFF" The AF function is OFF. When the AF function is ON, the "RDS"... -
Page 41: Power Off Timer
Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll :Manual" Doesn't scroll. "Scroll :Auto" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • Folder name/ File name/ MP3/WMA text • MD title • Radio text Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. -
Page 42: Basic Operations Of Remote
Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed. - Page 43 In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>...
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Page 44: Accessories
2CAUTION Number of items • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. -
Page 45: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Rear right output (Red) (Z738 only) Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)(Z838W only) Rear right output (Red)(Z838W only) KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for... -
Page 46: Installation
Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.45) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. - Page 47 Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
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Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn ON.01 The fuse has blown. - Page 49 Troubleshooting Guide The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. The speakers are not wired correctly.27 Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
- Page 50 Troubleshooting Guide Disc source "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control O-N switch is set to "O" side. Set the switch to "N" side. Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3) The specified disc does not play, but another one plays The specified CD is quite dirty.
- Page 51 Troubleshooting Guide MP3/WMA source Cannot play an MP3/WMA.67 Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. The MP3/WMA has no or invalid track name Add the ".MP3/.WMA" extension to the MP3/WMA track name. The media is scratched or dirty.69 Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning>...
- Page 52 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
- Page 53 Download Error: This unit does not work properly for some reason. Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer. No Display Data File: No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-ROM.
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Page 54: Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)...≥...