Kenwood DPX-7010MD User Manual

DPX-7010MD

DOUBLE DIN SIZE CD/MD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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English

Before use

Safety precautions ........................................................................3

Handling Compact discs ...............................................................5

General features

Power............................................................................................6

Switching Modes ..........................................................................6

Volume..........................................................................................7

Attenuator .....................................................................................7

Audio Control Setting....................................................................7

Adjusting Time ..............................................................................8

Switching Display..........................................................................8

Spectrum Analyzer Display Selection ...........................................8

Illumination Color Selection ..........................................................9

Panel Angle Adjustment .............................................................10

Automatic Dimmer Function.......................................................10

Tuner features

Tuning .........................................................................................11

Station Preset Memory...............................................................11

Frequency Step Setting ..............................................................11

Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................12

Switching Display for Tuner........................................................12

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................13

CD/MD/External disc control features

Playing CDs.................................................................................14

Playing MDs................................................................................14

Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................15

Switching Display for Discs ........................................................15

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................16

Track Search ...............................................................................16

Disc Search .................................................................................16

Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................16

Track Scan...................................................................................17

Disc Scan ....................................................................................17

Random Play ...............................................................................17

Magazine Random Play...............................................................18

Text / Title Scroll .........................................................................18

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................19

DSP/Graphic Equalizer features

DSP (Digital Signal Processor) ....................................................20

Sound Field Control.....................................................................20

Graphic Equalizer ........................................................................20

Preset Equalizer(KBS - Kenwood Built-in Sound) Selection........21

Graphic Equalizer Adjustment.....................................................21

Graphic Equalizer Preset Memory ..............................................21

Function settings

Function Set System...................................................................22

Variable Illumination Color...........................................................23

Contrast Adjustment...................................................................23

Touch Sensor Tone.....................................................................23

Switching Preout.........................................................................23

Opening Display..........................................................................23

Security Code..............................................................................24

Selecting Tuning Mode...............................................................25

Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................25

Text / Title Scroll .........................................................................25

Basic operations of remote ................................26

Installation

Accessories.................................................................................28

Installation Procedure .................................................................28

Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................29

Installation ..................................................................................30

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................32

Specifications .....................................................35

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To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm

(AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock.

The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.

2WARNING

To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

2CAUTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You cannot connect the unit directly to the following CD automatic changers. If you want to use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of changer you own:

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer, and the optional CA-DS100 converter cord.

• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDCC601 / KDC-C401

Use the extension cable attached to the CD changer, and the optional CA-DS100 converter cord.

• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 / non-Kenwood CD changers

Cannot be used with this model.

You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.

The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2CAUTION

Safety precautions

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English

Lens Fogging

In cold climates, there may be a period after you turn on your vehicle's heater when the lens that guides the laser beam used in your CD/MD player fogs up. If this happens, you cannot play mini discs. Take out discs and the fogging will disappear. If it does not return to normal after several hours, contact your Kenwood dealer.

Cleaning the Unit

If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.

Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off.

2CAUTION

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

• The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation.

• The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.

NOTE

OPEN

7 BAND EQUALIZER

OFF

PWR

CRSC

AUD

NAME.S

DISP

USER

FNC

DISC

MD CD RECEIVER

Reset button

Handling Mini discs

• The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot be opened. If forced open, the cartridge will be damaged and use of the MD will no longer be possible. If the shutter has been opened due to some cause, be careful not to touch the recording portion with a finger. Doing so will cause the sound to skip.

• Do not use an MD that has a peeling label. Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling label may cause problems, such as the label coming off inside the player and the resultant inability to eject the MD.

• Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge surface with a dry cloth before use. Using an oil-soiled cartridge in particular may result in the disc not loading or being unable to eject it. (At time of cleaning, be careful not to open the shutter.)

• Do not leave the MD in the unit for a prolonged period. The ejected MD should be placed in an MD case for storage.

• Do not leave the MD in a place exposed to direct sunlight (such as on a dashboard) or in other places that attain high temperatures. The MD cartridge will become misshapen and will no longer be usable.

• MDs designed for use with data cannot be used. Please use MDs designed for music.

• Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so will lead to breakdown.

Safety precautions

US and foreign patents Iicensed from Dolby Laboratories .

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Handling Compact discs

Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the side opposite the label) when holding it.

• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.

• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is more fragile than that on an ordinary music CD, and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to cause skipping when the disc is played. For these reasons, handle the disc very carefully.

Detailed handling instructions will appear on the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this information carefully before using the disc.

Storing CDs

• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than a music CD to damage from high temperatures and humidity, and in some cases, may become unusable if left in the car for long periods of time.

• Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to them for a while, and put them

back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that are removed from their cases or prop them against something.

Cleaning CDs

If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the center of the disc and moving outward. Do not clean CDs with conventional record cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals such as paint thinner or benzene.

Checking New CDs for Burrs

When playing a new CD for the first time, check that there are not any burrs stuck to the perimeter of the disc or in the central hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not load properly or may skip while playing. Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil.

Do Not Load CD Accessories

Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction.

Removing the CD

Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may damage the surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as it ejects.

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.

• Do not use any CD which does not bear one of the following marks:

• CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone finalization processing cannot be played. (For more information on finalization processing, refer to the manual for your CDR/CD-RW writing software or CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on the recording status, it may prove impossible to play certain CDs recorded on CD-R or CDRW.

Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled Side

Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on it. Using such a CD may cause the CD to be deformed and the sticker to peel off, resulting in malfunction of the unit.

Tape

Burrs

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English

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC (source) button.

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

Press the SRC button for at least one second.

NOTE

Power

General features

Switching Modes:

Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows:

Selecting standby mode:

Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.

• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX

NOTE

▼

Tuner mode

▼

MD mode

▼

CD mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Switching Modes

5/∞

ATT

MD CD RECEIVER 7 BAND EQUALIZER

COL

SRC

OPEN

4/¢

OPEN

CRSC

PWR OFF

AUD

DISP

NAME.S

USER

DISPAUD

ATT indicator

DISC

FNC

FM/AM

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switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer (KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected to this unit. During the AUX mode, "Aux Mode" will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

NOTE

Attenuator

Increasing Volume:

Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.

Volume

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode.

Selecting mode

Press either the 4/¢ button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change.

Audio Control Setting

"Balance" : Adjust the balance level.

Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15

Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes.

Adjust each mode

Press the FM or AM button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

"N-F" : Adjust the Non-fading output level.

Setting values: – – – – + 10

This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on.(P.23)

NOTE

"Fader" : Adjust the fader level.

Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15

"Amp Cont" : Adjust the bass boost level of the external

amplifier using the main unit.

"Off" : Bass boost level is flat. "1" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "2" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

As of December 1998, the power amplifiers controllable by the main unit are as follows: KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T

NOTE

Adjust the time.

When the time is not displayed, first press the DISP button to display the time.

Press the DISP button for at least one second to enter the clock adjustment mode.

• Adjusting the hours Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM button to make the hours go back.

• Adjusting the minutes

Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the 4 button to make the minutes go back.

Press the DISP button to end the clock adjustment mode.

Adjusting Time

General features

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English

You can select the display to enjoy sounds with eyes.

Switching the Preset Spectrum Analyzer Display:

Press the COL button for at least one second. "SPEANA CTRL" is displayed once the Spectrum Analyzer Display Selection mode is entered.

The spectrum analyzer name currently set appears in the display.

Each time you press the COL button, the spectrum analyzer display switches as follows;

Press the COL button for at least one second to end the Spectrum Analyzer Display Selection mode.

▼

"Peak Hold"

▼

"SPEANA scan"

"Loop"

"Radar"

"Champagne"

"Oval Meter"

"Searchlight"

"Side Wave"

The spectrum analyzer display switches in sequence for 10 secconds each.

Spectrum Analyzer Display Selection

You can switch the display during the standby mode as mentioned below.

Switching the Display During the Standby Mode:

Each time you press the DISP button during the standby mode, the display switches as follows:

Character+Graphic

Clock+Graphic

Clock

Switching Display

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You can select the display illumination colors.

Switching the illumination color:

Press the COL button."Color CTRL" is displayed once the Illumination Color Selection mode is entered.

Press the COL button.

The illumination color name currently set appears in the display.

Each time you press the COL button, the illumination color switches as follows;

Press the COL button for at least one second to end the Illumination Color Selection mode.

▼

"Variable Color"

Blue"

Red"

Lime White"

Lavender"

Yellow green"

Pink"

Light blue"

Green"

Purple"

Emerald green"

R-# / G-# / B-#"(User setting)

The pre-set color switches in sequence for 5 secconds each.

Illumination Color Selection

User setting

You can set any colors you like, by adjusting the amount of Red, Green and Blue blended into each one.

•The "#" display indicates the setting value.

• The default setting is "R-1 / G-1 / B-1".

Press the COL button."Color CTRL" is displayed once the Illumination Color Selection mode is entered.

Adjusting the Red color:

Each time you press the #1 button, the Red color display switches as follows;

Adjusting the Green color:

Each time you press the #2 button, the Green color display switches as follows;

Adjusting the Blue color:

Each time you press the #3 button, the Blue color display switches as follows;

Press the COL button for at least one second to end the Illumination Color Selection mode.

If any two of the three colours Red, Green and Blue are set to "0", you will not be able to adjust the colours. Set the colours to values other than "-0".

NOTE

3 "

B-1

" 3 "

B-2

" 3 "

B-3

" 3 "B-4" 3 "

B-0

3 "

G-1

" 3 "

G-2

" 3 "

G-3

" 3 "G-4" 3 "

G-0

3 "

R-1

" 3 "

R-2

" 3 "

R-3

" 3 "R-4" 3 "

R-0

NOTE

Tuner featuresGeneral features

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English

You can adjust the panel angle for easy viewing.

Slide the control panel by holding down the OPEN Button.

Each time you press the bottom of the control panel, it will slide one step up (there are 4 steps in all).

• Take care that your fingers and so on do not get caught during the slide operation of the front panel.

• Do not apply excessive force to the front panel after it slides.

2CAUTION

Panel Angle Adjustment

The display dims when the car's lights are turned on.

The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire is not connected.

NOTE

Automatic Dimmer Function

CRSC

COL

SRC

4/¢

MD CD RECEIVER 7 BAND EQUALIZER

CRSC

AUD

DISP

NAME.S

DISP/NAME.S

ST indicator

USER

indicator

#1~6

OPEN

PWR OFF

DISC

FNC

AUTO indicator

FM/AM

Band display

Preset NumberFrequency

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Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button.

Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.

Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for at least two seconds. The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed.

You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM bands.

NOTE

Station Preset Memory

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected.

Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3. Press the AM button to select the AM bands.

• Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies. Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.

• Manual Tuning

Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step. Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

• Please see the function settings about selecting tuning mode. (page 25)

• The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received.

NOTE

Tuning

Switch the frequency step used in seeks. The factory defaults are 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM.

Turn the power off.

Hold down buttons #1 and #5, then turn the power back on. The frequency step settings will be changed to 200 kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM.

When you change the frequency step settings, all memory contents will be erased.

Returning Frequency Step Settings to Original Values:

Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

NOTE

Frequency Step Setting

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Kenwood DPX-7010MD User Manual

Contents

Safety precautions

Handling Compact discs

Power

General features

Switching Modes

Attenuator

Volume

Audio Control Setting

Adjusting Time

Spectrum Analyzer Display Selection

Switching Display

Illumination Color Selection

Tuner featuresGeneral features

Panel Angle Adjustment

Automatic Dimmer Function

Station Preset Memory

Tuning

Frequency Step Setting