How to attach/detach the faceplate
How to reset your unit
Basic operations 5
Getting started 7
Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations
Listening to the radio 8
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod 10
Start playing a disc
Connecting a USB device
Connecting an iPod
Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
Selecting a folder/track/file
Functions of
Selecting a song by alphabet
Selecting App & iPod Control Mode
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
(for
)
with iPod
Listening to the other external
components 13
Using the remote controller (RC-405) 13
Equipped for
Basic operations
Direct Access Tuning
Direct Music Search
Function settings 15
Troubleshooting 17
Installation/connection 19
Basic procedure
Warning
Caution
Wiring connection
Installing the unit
Removing the unit
Specifications 23
Information on Disposal of Old
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and
Batteries (applicable for EU countries
that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)
Products and batteries with the
symbol (crossed-out wheeled
bin) cannot be disposed as
household waste.
Old electrical and electronic
equipment and batteries should
be recycled at a facility capable
of handling these items and
their waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority
for details in locating a recycle
facility nearest to you. Proper
recycling and waste disposal
will help conserve resources
whilst preventing detrimental
effects on our health and the
environment.
Notice: The sign “Pb” below the
symbol for batteries
indicates that this
battery contains lead.
2
Safety
WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Important to know...
To prevent a short circuit, never put or
leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
metal tools) inside the unit.
Caution: Adjust the volume so that you
can hear sounds outside the car. Driving
with the volume too high may cause an
accident.
Condensation: When the car is air-
conditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.
This unit can only play the CDs with:
The illustrations in this manual are
examples used to explain more clearly
how the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the illustrations may differ from
what appears on the actual equipment.
A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX
(max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) is
required for connecting a USB device.
You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone
with
The word “iPod” appearing in this manual
indicates the iPod or iPhone connected
to this unit with a connection cable,
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).
If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
When you purchase external components,
check with your Kenwood dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
your area.
Detailed information and notes about the
playable audio files are stated in an online
manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
Declaration of Conformity with regard
to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohamashi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan
EU Representative’s:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN,
The Netherlands
This Product is not installed by the
manufacturer of a vehicle on the
production line, nor by the professional
importer of a vehicle into an EU Member
State.
The marking of products using lasers
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.
For Turkey
Bu ürün 26891sayılı Resmi Gazete’de
yayımlanan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalarda
Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının
Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmeliğe uygun
olarak üretilmiştir.
This product complies with Directive,
Number 26891 regarding “REGULATION ON
THE RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRICAL
AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT”.
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Preparation
How to attach/detach the faceplate
1
2
Do not expose the faceplate to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
Keep the faceplate in its casing while
detached.
The faceplate is a precision piece of
equipment and can be damaged by shocks
or jolts.
To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit and faceplate with
your fingers.
2
How to reset your unit
If this unit fails to operate properly, press the
reset button.
1
The unit returns to factory settings when the
reset button is pressed.
Remote controller (RC-405) is equipped
for . (page 13, 14)
1
2
Reset button
3
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.
Cleaning the connector: The unit may not function
properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate
are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector
with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage
the connector.
Handling discs
Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
Do not use any accessories for the disc.
Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
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Basic operations
Display window
Loading slotEjects the disc
Volume knob
Detaches the faceplate
The following indicator lights up when...
ST : A stereo broadcast is received (FM).
IN : A disc is in the unit.
TI : Traffic Information function is turned
on.
RDS : Radio Data System service is available.
For :
EQ : [PRESET EQ] is set to an EQ
mode other than [NATURAL].
(page 15)
B.BOOST : [BASS BOOST] is set to
[B.BOOST LV1], [B.BOOST LV2]
or [B.BOOST LV3]. (page 15)
: In Search Mode or when a
Playlist is displayed.
USB terminal
Auxiliary input jack
The illustration and button names used for
explanation in this manual are of
otherwise).
Refer to the table below for the difference:
iPod
3 (ALL RDM)3
(unless mentioned
Continued...
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When you press or hold the following button(s)...
ButtonGeneral operation
Turns on.
Turns off if pressed and held.
SRC
Volume knob
(turn)
Volume knob
(press)
1 (–) / 2 (+)Selects the previous/next folder.
6 ( )Pauses/resumes playback of a disc/ USB device/ iPod.
4
/
¢
SCRL DISP
iPod
Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB/ iPod, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the
power is turned on.
• If the source is ready, playback also starts.
• “iPod” or “CD” is selectable only when an iPod is connected or a disc is loaded.
Adjusts the volume level.
Selects items.
Confirms selection.
Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3) or MW/ LW when “TUNER” is
selected as the source.
Enters Music Search mode.
Searches for radio station.
Selects track/file.
Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held.
Changes the display information.
Scrolls the display information if pressed and held.
Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 7) if pressed and held while
in clock display screen.
For :
Selects “iPod” source.
Enters the controlling mode (MODE ON/ MODE OFF) for iPod playback if
pressed and held. (page 12)
For
Selects Random Play. (page 11)
Returns to the previous item.
Exit from setting mode if pressed and held.
:
6
Getting started
Canceling the display demonstration
The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows:
[CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME KNOB]
1
Press the volume knob.
[YES] is selected as the initial setup.
2
Press the volume knob again to confirm.
[DEMO OFF] appears.
If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in
step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts.
Setting the demonstration mode
1
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2
Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO MODE], then press to enter.
3
Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or [OFF].
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about
20 seconds.
4
Hold to finish the procedure.
Adjusting the clock
1
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2
Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press to enter.
4
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST] / [CLOCK ADJ], then press to enter.
Clock hour flashes on the display.
5
Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press to enter minute adjustment.
Clock minutes flashes on the display.
6
Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
Press 4
7
Hold to finish the procedure.
/
¢ to move between the hour and minute adjustment.
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Initial settings before operations
1
Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
3
Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.
4
Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table on page 8 for selection.
5
Hold to finish the procedure.
Continued...
7
ItemSelectable setting (Preset: *)
PRESET TYPENORMAL/ NORM *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/
LW). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/
FM3/ MW/ LW).
KEY BEEPON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
RUSSIAN SETON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in Russian (if applicable). ;
OFF *: Cancels.
P-OFF WAITSets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode) to save the battery.
CD READ1 *: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2:
SWITCH PREOUT/
SWITCH PRE
SP SELECTOFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.
F/W UP xx.xxYES *: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO:
ON *: Enables “AUX” in source selection. Sound of the connected external component is produce through
the car speakers. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection.
Forces to play as a music CD. No
sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
Except for
REAR */ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on
the rear of the unit (through an external amplifier).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
:
Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
Listening to the radio
Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.
Press briefly to recall memorized station.
1
Press SRC to select “TUNER.”
2
Press repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW).
3
Press 4
/
¢ to search for a station.
8
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
While listening to the radio...
1
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2
Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3
Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
4
Hold to finish the procedure.
ItemSelectable setting (Preset: *)
LOCAL SEEKON: Searches only FM stations with good reception. ; OFF *: Cancels.
4
SEEK MODESelects the tuning mode for
AUTO MEMORYYES *: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO:
MONO SETON: Improve the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost). ; OFF *: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).
PTY SEARCHSelects the available Program Type (see table below). Then, press
TION: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF *: Cancels.
NEWS SET00M – 90M: Sets the time for receiving the next news bulletin. ; OFF *: Cancels.
AF SETON *: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same program in the same Radio Data
REGIONALON *: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; OFF: Cancels.
AUTO TP SEEK/
ATP SEEK
[MONO SET/ PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the source is “FM.”
[TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ AUTO TP SEEK/ ATP SEEK] is selectable only when the source is “FM.” If other playback source is selected, these settings are selectable under [TUNER SET] item. (page 17)
AUTO1 *: Automatically search for a station. ; AUTO2: Search in the order of the stations in the preset
memory. ; MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
memorizing is not activated). (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].)
(page 7, 8)
Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language
(ENGLISH */ FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press to confirm.
System network with better reception when the current reception is poor. ; OFF:
ON *: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic information‘s reception
is poor. ; OFF: Cancels.
/ ¢ buttons.
Cancels (automatic
4
/ ¢ to start searching.
Cancels.
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Available Program Type ([SPEECH]
SPEECHMUSICNEWSAFFAIRSINFOSPORTEDUCATE
DRAMACULTURESCIENCEVARIEDPOP M (music) ROCK M (music) EASY M (music)
LIGHT M (music) CLASSICS
RELIGIONPHONE INTRAVELLEISUREJAZZCOUNTRY
OLDIESFOLK M (music) DOCUMENT
The unit will search for the Program type categorized under
The Radio Data System feature won't work where the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.
If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, the adjusted volume is
memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time Traffic Information function is
turned on.
: White character item. ;
OTHER M (music)
WEATHERFINANCECHILDRENSOCIAL
[MUSIC]
: Black character item)
[SPEECH]
or
[MUSIC]
:
NATION M (music)
if selected.
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Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod
Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.)Loading slot
Press to select track/file.
Hold to fast-forwards/reverses.
Press to select previous/next folder.
• Not available if “ALL RANDOM” is
selected.
Start playing a disc
1
Press SRC to turn on the power.
2
Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Playback starts automatically.
3
Press number button 6 () to
resume/pause playback (if necessary).
Discs that cannot be used
Discs that are not round.
Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs
that are dirty.
You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that
has not been finalized. (For the finalization process
refer to your disc writing software, and your disc
recorder instruction manual.)
8 cm CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an
adapter can cause malfunction.
USB terminal
Slide open the cover,
then make the following
connection.
The source automatically
switches, and playback
starts.
Connecting a USB
device
CA-U1EX (Max.: 500 mA)
(optional accessory)
USB device (commercially available)
Connecting an iPod
(for
)
Apple iPod
(commercially available)
KCA-iP102
(optional accessory)
10
Selecting Repeat Play
Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly
to make a selection.
Audio CD : TRACK/ TRAC (track) REPEAT,
REPEAT OFF
AAC/MP3/WMA :
FILE REPEAT, FOLDER/ FOLD (folder)
REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
iPod : FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
Selecting Random Play
Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) or
repeatedly to make a selection.
Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF
AAC/MP3/WMA/iPod :
FOLDER/ FOLD (folder) RANDOM,
RANDOM OFF
For AAC/MP3/WMA/iPod : Press and hold
number button 3 (ALL RDM) or to
select “ALL RANDOM.”
– Applicable only if “RANDOM OFF” is
selected initially.
–
For
:
Changes the iPod browsing item to
“songs.”
Selecting a folder/track/file
1
Press to enter Music Search mode.
“SEARCH” appears, then the current file
name appears on the display.
2
Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
track/file, then press to confirm.
To return to the root folder (or first track for
audio CD), press number button 5.
To return to the previous folder, press .
To cancel the Music Search mode, press
and hold .
< or > on the display indicates that
preceded/next item is available.
For USB device * and iPod: To skip search,
press 4 / ¢.
* This operation is effective only for the files
registered in the database created with
Kenwood Music Editor. (See right column.)
Romeo, Long file name.
Playable USB device file system: FAT16, FAT32
Although the audio files are complied with the standards
listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the
types or conditions of media or device.
About USB device
This unit can play AAC/MP3/WMA files stored on a USB
mass storage class device.
Install the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and
Multi Card Reader.
Make sure all important data has been backed up to
avoid losing the data.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than
5 m can result in abnormal playback.
About “KENWOOD Music Editor”
This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music
Editor Light ver1.1” or later.
When you use the audio file with database information
added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1,”
you can search a file by title, album or artist name using
Music Search.
In the Instruction manual, the term “USB device” is
used to mean the device that contains audio files with
database information added with KENWOOD Music
Editor.
“KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1” is available from
the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
For further information on “KENWOOD Music Editor
Light ver1.1,” refer to the site above or the application
help.
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Functions of
Selecting a song by alphabet
1
Press to enter Music Search mode.
“SEARCH” appears.
2
Turn the volume knob to select a
category, then press to confirm.
3
Press again to enter alphabet search
mode.
“SEARCH <
appears.
4
Turn the volume knob to select the
character to be searched for.
5
Press 4 / ¢ to move to the entry
position.
You can enter up to three characters.
6
Press the volume knob to start
searching.
7
Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
track/file, then press to confirm.
To return to the previous folder, press .
To return to the top menu, press number
button 5.
To cancel the Alphabet Search mode, press
and hold .
A longer searching time is required if there
are many songs or playlists in the iPod.
To search for a character other than A to Z
and 0 to 9, enter only “ * ”.
The article (a, an, the) of songs name will
be skipped during search.
– – –
>”/ “SRCH <
– – –
>”
Selecting App & iPod Control Mode
Press and hold iPod to make a selection.
MODE ON: Control iPod from the iPod *.
“APP&iPod MODE”/ “APP&iPod” appears
on the display.
MODE OFF: Control iPod from the unit.
* You can still control play/pause, select files,
fast-forward/reverse files from the unit.
with iPod
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
While listening to an iPod...
1
Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION] mode.
2
Turn the volume knob to select
[SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3
Turn the volume knob to select
[SKIP SEARCH], then press to enter.
4
Turn the volume knob to make a
selection, then press to confirm.
0.5% (initial)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10% : Sets the
ratio of skip when searching for a song in
Music Search mode.