Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your
KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model Ez500
About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner
Category and Channel Search
About CDs 7
Notes on playing MP3/WMA 8
General features 10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Subwoofer Output
TEL Mute
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features 15
Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
HD Radio control features 17
Tuning
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features 18
Playing External Disc
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc Search/Folder Search
Direct Track/File Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
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Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Folder Select
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Menu system 22
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Clock Display
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
System Q Setting
Switching Preout
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Dual Zone System
Dual Zone System Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
SIRIUS ID (ESN) display
Text Scroll
Receive mode Setting
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
CD Read Setting
AMP Control
Basic Operations of remote 27
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 29
Connecting Wires to Terminals 30
Installation 31
Removing the Unit 33
Troubleshooting Guide 34
Specifications 37
2Warning
2CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following
are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product
relating to laser product safety.
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location : Bottom Panel
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, if it is
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Safety precautions
2WARNING
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 automotive-grade wires
or other wires with a 0.75mm² (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.
2CAUTION
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 apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
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About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in
1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc changers/
CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made
by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players.
The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
models being connected.
• You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
you connect them incorrectly.
LX-bus connection
The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be
connected simultaneously.
You must connect any of them at a time.
(The power supply does not turn ON if you have
connected both of them.)
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the
unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and
damage the unit.
NOTE
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when
the 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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Reset button
• 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.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens
fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such
a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does
not operate normally after a while, consult your
Kenwood dealer.
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Notes
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off
with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then
wipe neutral detergent off.
• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may
scratch the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it
every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if
you put them in a dusty CD slot.
NOTE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner
Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite
radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional
accessory), when connected, for the operation
method.
• Refer to the sections of A models for operations
(without 'Category and Channel Search' function).
AUDIO/ 4/ ¢
1 – 6
FM
c.s.
38
SRC
OPEN
AUTO
In SIRIUS tuner source
Category and Channel Search
Select the category and channel you wish to
listen to.
1 Enter category and channel search mode
Press the [38] button.
2 Select the item (category or channel)
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Each time the knob is pressed the search mode
switches category or channel.
3 Select the category or channel
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
4 Canceling category and channel search
mode
Press the [38] button.
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• You cannot operate this function until all the Category
information is acquired.
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.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it
after removing them with a ball pen etc.
Burrs
Burrs
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out
horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that
are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
It may not correctly play discs which do not have
the mark.
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t
be played. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
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CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat
or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is
high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
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Notes on playing MP3/WMA
Ez500 can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2 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.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format
to prevent malfunction.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media
used in this unit. The maximum number of
characters used for file and folder name including
the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are
indicated in parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 character; Up to 32 characters are
displayed)
• Romeo (128 character; Up to 64 characters are
displayed)
• Long file name (200 characters; Up to 64
characters are displayed)
• Maximum number of characters for folder name:
64 (Joliet; Up to 32 characters are displayed)
For a list of available characters, see the instruction
manual of the writing software and the section
Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the
following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of folders: 50
• Maximum number of files and folders: 512
MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the
above may not be successfully played and their file
names or folder names are not properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and
CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing
audio data in MP3/WMA data with the MP3/WMA
encoder.
When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA
up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional
writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the
maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
• Play mode may not be possible when portions of the
functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.
Entering ID3 tag and Contents Description
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x.
For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only file names and
folder names that can be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for entry, the file and
folder names are not displayed correctly. They may
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD
writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA
which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).
• A file with a name entered with characters not on the
code list may not play correctly.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is
loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium.
If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3/
WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the
unit starts playing MP3/WMA.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move
to the next MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder
Search may not be performed smoothly.
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Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to
damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/
WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data
as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension.
• Do not attempt to play for non-MP3/WMA discs.
MP3/WMA playing order
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search,
or for Folder 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. You may be able to
set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played
by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R
with their file names beginning with play sequence
numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your
CD writer.
For example, a medium with the following folder/
file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search,
or Folder Select as shown below.
Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy
Folder
File
Root
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$
being played ...
Operation of
the knob
4 Knob
¢ Knob
(Current file:
Beginning of file
¡% ➜ ¡&
¡$)
¡$ ➜ ¡#
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$
being played ...
Operation of
the button
AM Button
FM Button
(Current folder:
3 ➜ 2 ➜ 1 ➜ 8 ...
5 ➜ 6 ➜ 7 ➜ 8 ➜ 1 ...
4)
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$
being played to move from folder to folder ...
Operation of
the knob or
button
4 Knob
¢ Knob
AM Button
FM Button
(Current folder:
3
6
2
5
4)
Level 1Level 3Level 5
Level 2Level 4
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General features
OPEN
VOL/ATT/LOUD
OPEN
ATT indicator
Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
SRC
ST
ST
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ATT
ATT
AM/SW
FM
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
AUDIO/ 4/ ¢
DISP
c.s.
MENU
M
M
P
P
S
S
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source requiredDisplay
SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory)"SIRIUS"
Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessor y)"TUNER" or "HD Radio"
CD"CD"
External disc (Optional accessory)"CD CH"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)"AUX EXT"
Auxiliary input*"AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode)"
• * You can select this source when 'Built-in Auxiliary
input Setting' (page 26) is set to "AUX ON".
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STANDBY"
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] knob.
Each time the knob is pressed the Attenuator
turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
Press the [LOUD] knob for at least 1 second.
Each time the knob is pressed for at least 1
second the Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Select the source for adjustment
1
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
3 Select the Audio / Sub item for adjustment
For Audio item : Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Each time the knob is pressed the audio items
that can be adjusted switch as shown below.
For Sub item : Press the [FM] / [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sub items
switches when audio item selected for Bass,
Middle and Treble level.
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal
when setting the speaker type.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
Each time the knob is turned the setting switches
as shown below.
Speaker typeDisplay
OFF"SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker"SP 5/4 inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker"SP 6*9/6 inch"
For the OEM speaker"SP O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display
switches as shown below.
In Tuner source
InformationDisplay
Station name or Frequency"BAND+SNPS"
Frequency"BAND+FREQ"
In CD & External disc source
InformationDisplay
Disc title "D-TITLE"
Track title "T-TITLE"
Track number & Play time"P-Time"
Disc name"DNPS"
In MP3/WMA source
InformationDisplay
Song title & Artist name"TITLE"
Album name & Artist name"ALBUM"
Folder name"FOLDER NAME"
File name"FILE NAME"
Track number & Play time"P-Time"
In SIRIUS tuner source
InformationDisplay
Channel Name"Channel Name"
Song Title"Song Title"
Artist Name"Artist Name"
Composer name"Composer"
Category Name"Category"
Band & Channel Number"Channel No"
In HD Radio source
InformationDisplay
Station name"Station Name"
Song title/ Artist name/
Album name/ Genre
Frequency"Frequency"
In Auxiliary input source
Information
Auxiliary input name
• If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or
Album name & Artist name is selected when the disc
which does not have Disc title, Track title, Song title,
Album name, or Artist name is played, track number
and play time are displayed.
• The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA
play.
• Displayed information except "Frequency" are shown
only when you receive text in digital broadcasting. If
text cannot be displayed, frequency will be shown. (In
HD Radio source)
"Title"
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Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to
attach a title to
• Refer to the 'Switching Display' (page 12) and select
either "DNPS" or "SNPS". No name can be attached to
the source if "DNPS" or "SNPS" cannot be selected for
it.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character
position
Press the [AUDIO] knob .
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at
that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
- Internal CD player: 30 discs
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the
CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player
manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same
operation used to name it.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched
to Auxiliary input source.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
4 Select the character type
Press the [MENU] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character
type switches as shown below.
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
5 Select the characters
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
• Characters can be entered by using a remote with a
number buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
CharacterButtonTimes pressed
"D"[3]1
"A"[2]1
"N"[6]2
"C"[2]3
"E"[3]2
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [DISP] button.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
Each time the knob is turned it switches through
the below displays.
• "AUX"/"AUX EXT"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name
at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display
setting mode closes.
• The Auxiliary Input Display (AUX) can be set only
when 'Built-in Auxiliary input Setting' (page 26) is set
to "AUX ON".
• The Auxiliary Input Display (AUX EXT) can be set only
when the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is
used.
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General features
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Press the [SW] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Subwoofer
output switches ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "Sub-W ON" is displayed.
• You can control this function when 'Switching Preout'
(page 24) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W".
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a
call comes in.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and
taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Press the [OPEN] button.
Drop open the faceplate.
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to
the front and remove it.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and
can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason,
keep the faceplate in its special storage case while
detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the
depression on the faceplate.
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2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to
use the unit.
Tuner features
OPEN
AUTO/AME
ST indicatorPreset station number
ST
ATT
Band display
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning
mode switches as shown below.
Tuning modeDisplayOperation
Auto seek"Auto 1"Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek"Auto 2"Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Manual"Manual"Normal manual tuning control.
SRC
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AM
1 - 6
Frequency display
FM
4/ ¢
3 Tune up or down band
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
is ON.
c.s.
P
M
S
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2 Select the band
Press the [FM] / [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least
2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the
memory on each [1] — [6] button.
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] / [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the
memory automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] / [AM] button.
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in
the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.
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HD Radio control features
c.s.
OPEN
FM
AM
SRC
AUTO/AME
4/ ¢
1 - 6
ST indicator
ST
ST
ATT
ATT
Band display
NOTE
With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar
functions to 'Station Preset Memory', 'Auto Memory
Entry', 'Tuning Mode', and 'Preset Tuning' of Tuner
features. Refer to Tuner features (page 15, 16) for
how to use the functions.
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1 Select HD Radio source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "HD Radio" display.
2 Select the HF band
Press the [FM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches
between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.
Select the HA band
Press the [AM] button.
3 Tune up or down band
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
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Frequency display
• When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of
the unit are disabled and switched to HD Radio tuner
features. A portion of the setting methods including
the Tuning Mode will change.
• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
is ON.
• The setting of the CRSC is always ON. Switching to
OFF is not possible.
• Using 'Receive mode Setting' (page 26) the modes
can be switched to digital broadcast automatic
switching, analog broadcast only, or digital broadcast
only.
• When "Digital" has been set with 'Receive mode
Setting' (page 26), the seek time will be longer to
allow a check of whether the transmission is a digital
broadcast.
Preset station number
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
OPEN
OPEN
SCAN
ST
ATT
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc
player connected to this unit.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
DisplayDisc player
"CD2"CD player
"CD CH"CD changer
"MD CH"MD changer
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and
plays.
• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
• The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
external disc players being connected.
SRC
AM
RDM/
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MP3 indicator
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WMA indicator
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
When there is no disc inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the [OPEN] button.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and
return it to its former position.
• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might
interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this
happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift
lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the
unit.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open
condition. If it’s used in the open position dust can
enter the inside part and cause damage.
• When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
• During MP3 is playing, the "MP3" indicator is ON.
• During WMA is playing, the "WMA" indicator is ON.
AUDIO/
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Disc number
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When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and
plays.
Eject the disc
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the [OPEN] button.
2 Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/
WMA folder.
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
Function of disc changer/ MP3/ WMA
Disc Search/Folder Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the
folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.
Press the [AM] / [FM] button.
Function of remote
Direct Track/File Search
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file
number.
3 Press the faceplate on the left 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 CDROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level
2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to
be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered in
'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8).
Check that section before creating your MP3/WMA
media.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Hold turn on the [¢] knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold turn on the [4] knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] / [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
Press the [38] button.
Function of disc changers with remote
Direct Disc Search
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [DISC–] / [DISC+] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
• Input "0" to select disc 10.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or
MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play
switches as shown below.
Playing the first part of each song on the disc
or MP3/WMA folder you are listening to and
searching for the song you want to listen to.
1 Start Scan Play
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen
to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
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 [¢] knob is turned, the next song select
starts.
Function of disc changer
Magazine Random Play
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer
in random order.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine
Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "M-Random ON" is displayed.
• When the [¢] knob is turned, the next song select
starts.
Function of MP3/WMA
Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
"Select Mode" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is
displayed as shown below.
Folder name display
Displays the current folder name.
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DIGITAL ANALOG RDS PTY
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2 Select the folder level
Press the [FM] / [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and
with the [AM] button 1 level up.
Selecting a folder in the same level
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
With the [4] knob you move to the previous
folder, and with the [¢] knob to the next
folder.
Returning to the top level
Press the [3] button.
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/
WMA in the folder being displayed is played.
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• The methods for moving to other folders in the folder
select mode are different from those in the folder
search mode.
See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8) for details.
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text,
or MD title.
Press the [SCROLL] button for at least 1
second.
Function of disc changers with remote
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the
CDs set in the Disc changer.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in
order.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC+] / [DISC–] button.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
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Menu system
OPEN
Clock display
SRC
Menu display
ST
ST
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TI DAB NEWS MP3 WMA
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DIGITAL ANALOG RDS PTY
ATT
ATT
AM
FM
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MENU
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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.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound
select the "Beep" display.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
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3 Set the menu item
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the
knob is turned it switches "Beep ON"
or "Beep OFF". Select 1 of them as the
setting.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and
setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
• When other items that are applicable to the basic
operation method above are displayed afterwards
their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the
uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren’t applicable
('Manual Clock Adjustment' etc.) are entered step by
step.
In Standby mode
Security Code
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, the code
can’t be changed and the function can’t be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number
of your choice.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Press the Reset button and when it’s removed
from the battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
the Security Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)
ON or OFF.
DisplayS etting
"Beep ON"Beep is heard.
"Beep OFF"Beep canceled.
Manual Clock Adjustment
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the
Security Code.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [AUDIO] knob for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is
displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and
reenter the Security Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
• When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6,
repeat from step 4.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [MENU] button.
The time indicator (hours) is blinks.
3 Select the item (hours or minutes)
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
4 Adjust the hours or minutes
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
5 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Clock Display
Setting the clock display ON or OFF.
DisplaySetting
"Clock ON"The clock are displayed.
"Clock OFF"The clock aren’t displayed.
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Menu system
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.
DisplayS etting
"DSI ON"LED flashes.
"DSI OFF"LED OFF.
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green
or red.
DisplayS etting
"Button Red"The illumination color is red.
"Button Green"The illumination color is green.
Contrast Adjustment
Adjusting the display contrast.
Display and Setting
"Contrast 0"
…
"Contrast 7" (Original setting)
…
"Contrast 10"
Dimmer
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when
the vehicle light switch is turned ON.
Setting whether the display indicates the System
Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor,
Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle
Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio
control.
DisplaySetting
"SystemQ ON"The System Q factors are displayed.
"SystemQ OFF"The System Q factors aren’t displayed.
In Standby mode
Switching Preout
Switching the preout between the rear and
subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without
effect from the fader control.)
Makes the sound different for the front channel
and rear channel.
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DisplaySetting
"Zone 2 OFF"The front and rear are the same source sound.
"Zone 2 ON"The front and rear are the different source sound.
• When the Dual Zone System is on, there is only sound
effect including Audio control for except selected
source.
• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the
sub woofer preout is switched ON, the sound of the
sub woofer preout isn’t output.
When the Dual Zone System is OFF
Dual Zone System Setting
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel
sound in the Dual Zone System.
DisplaySetting
"Zone 2 Rear"The front is except the rear selected source, and
the rear is selected source sound.
"Zone 2 Front"The rear is except the front selected source, and
the front is selected source sound.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external
amplifier using the main unit.
In FM reception
CRSC (Clean Reception System
Circuit)
Temporarily have reception switched from
stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when
listening to the FM station.
DisplaySetting
"CRSC ON"The CRSC is ON.
"CRSC OFF"The CRSC is OFF.
• Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may
cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned
ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.
In SIRIUS tuner source
SIRIUS ID (ESN) display
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (Electronic Serial
Number) display.
Display
"ESN = ************"
DisplaySetting
"AMP Bass FLT"Bass boost level is flat.
"AMP Bass +6"Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
"AMP Bass +12"Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
"AMP Bass +18"Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power
amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.
• For amplifiers there are the model that can be set
from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set
from Flat to +12 dB.
When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is
connected to the unit, "AMP Bass +18" won’t work
correctly even if it’s selected.
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.
DisplaySetting
"AMP Freq NML"Boost with the normal central frequency.
"AMP Freq Low"Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
• Serial & SIRIUS ID (ESN)
It is especially important to retain the unit serial
number and the electronic SIRIUS Identification
number for service activation and potential future
service changes.
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
DisplaySetting
"Scroll Auto"Repeats scroll.
"Scroll MANU"Scrolls when the display changes.
• The text scrolled is shown below.
- CD text
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/
Album name
- MD title
- Text for the SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source,
including Channel name, etc.
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Menu system
In HD Radio mode
Receive mode Setting
Sets the receive mode.
1 Select the Receive mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Select the "Receive Mode" display.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
2 Enter Receive mode
Press the [MENU] button.
3 Set the Receive mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Each time the knob is pressed the Receive mode
switches as shown below.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
Analog broadcasts and digital
broadcasts will be switched
automatically.
When both are being transmitted,
the digital broadcast will have
priority.
4 Exit Receive mode
Press the [MENU] button.
In Standby mode
CD Read Setting
When there is a problem on playing a CD with
special format, this setting play the CD by force.
DisplaySetting
"CD READ 1"Play CD and MP3/WMA.
"CD READ 2"Play CD by force.
• Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3/WMA.
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the
"CD READ 2" mode.
When LX AMP unit connecting
AMP Control
You can control the LX AMP connected to the
unit.
1 Select AMP Control mode
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
Select the "AMP Control" display.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
2 Enter AMP Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Press the [AUDIO] knob.
• Even if the "Auto" setting, an analog broadcast will be
received during the reception of a ball game mode
(non-delayed broadcast program).
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
DisplaySetting
"AUX OFF"When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input.
"AUX ON"When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input.
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• For the details of the AMP Control item, see the
Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
• This function can be used the [FM] / [AM] button.
4 Adjust the AMP Control item
Turn the [4] / [¢] knob.
5 Exit AMP Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
• You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby
mode.
Basic Operations of remote
VOL.
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
DNPP
Not Used
[0] — [9]
PRSWXY
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use two "AA"-size batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to
remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned
properly, following the illustration inside the case.
SRC
ATT
38
VOL.
FM
DISC
AM–
SRC
ATT
38
+
¢4
4/¢
DIRECT
DNPP
/OK
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ABC DEF
JKLGHIMNO
TUV
QZ
DIRECT/OK
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source
switches.
For the source switching order refer to "Selecting
the Source" (page 10).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous
level.
2WARNING
• Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is
accidentally swallowed.
• Do not set the remote on hot places such as above
the dashboard.
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Basic Operations of remote
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]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning'
(page 16) mode.
In Disc source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track/file forward and backward.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses
and plays.
[DNPP] button
Enters and cancels the 'DNPP (Disc Name Preset
Play)' (page 21) mode.
[0] — [9] buttons
When in 'Direct Track/File Search' (page 19) and
'Direct Disc Search' (page 19), enter the track/file/
disc number.
In SIRIUS tuner source
[FM] button
Select the preset band.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Search up or down channel.
[0] — [9] buttons
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.
[DIRECT]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning'
mode.
• Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio
tuner for 'Direct Access Tuning' function.
In HD Radio source
[FM] button
Select the HF band.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches
between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.
[AM] button
Select the HA band.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[0] — [9] buttons
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from
the ignition and disconnect the - battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire
connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the
following order: ground, battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the
unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the - battery.
8. Press the reset button.
2WARNING
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire
(yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short
circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those
wires to the power source running through the fuse box.
• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position,
connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be
turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect
the ignition wire to a power source with a constant
voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so
that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and
opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching
to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with
one with the same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other
similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove
the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the
terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to
which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail
to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any
metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the
system, connect the connectors either to both the front
output terminals or to both the rear output terminals
(do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect
the + connector of the left speaker to a front output
terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear
output terminal.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
MUTE
ANT.
CONT
P.CONT
FRONT L
FRONT R
REAR L
REAR R
–
+
AUX
FRONT
Ez500
A Aux input
B Front output
C Rear output/
Subwoofer output
Left output (White), Right output (Red)
To KENWOOD disc changer/
Sirius satellite radio tuner/
HD Radio tuner/
External optional accessory
To connect these leads, refer to
the relevant instruction manuals.
Fuse (10A)
A
B
C
FM/AM antenna input
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out
from the tab.
Connect either to the power control terminal when
using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna
control terminal in the vehicle.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either
the telephone 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 control function.
To car light control switch
Do not let the wire come out from the tab.
To front left speaker
To front right speaker
To rear left speaker
To rear right speaker
Ignition key
switch
Car fuse
box
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
White/Black
White
Gray/Black
Gray
Green/Black
Green
Purple/Black
Purple
ACC
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
Power control/Motor antenna
control wire (Blue/White)
Mute wire (Brown)
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black)
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
Not Used
Ignition wire (Red)
Battery wire (Yellow)
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Battery
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
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