Kenwood KDC-8023 User Manual

KDC-8023

© B64-2463-00/01 (MV)

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Contents

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

About CDs..........................................5

English

About GSM Hand Free Unit...............5

Notes on Multi-function

Key System.....................................6

General features ................................7

Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Display Mode Switching
Text Display Switching
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Non-fading Output
Panel Position Setting
Theft Deterrent Panel
Hiding the Control Panel
Dual Zone System

Tuner/TV control features................17

Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
Frequency Step Setting
TV Tuning
Preset TV Tuning

CD/External disc control

features.........................................20

Playing CD
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Disc Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/Disc Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Tex t/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

GSM Hands Free Unit control

features.........................................24

Receiving a call
Phone Book Search
Direct Dial
SMS (Short Message Service) Mode
Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize

Menu system....................................27

Menu System
Security Code
Phone voice speaker setting
Microphone sensitivity adjust
Auto Response time Adjust
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer

OFF Wait Time Setting
Eject angle setting
Switching preout
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

Basic Operations of remote ............32

Accessories ......................................34

Installation Procedure .....................34

Connecting Wires to Terminals .......35

Installation ......................................36

Removing the Unit...........................37

Locking the Backpanel to the unit .38

Troubleshooting Guide ....................39

Specifications ..................................42

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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 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.

2

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 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.

• 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 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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

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

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

The label is attached to the chassis/case and
says that the component uses laser beams
that have been classified as Class 1. It
means that the unit is utilizing laser beams
that are of a weaker class. There is no
danger of hazardous radiation outside the
unit.

Safety precautions

NOTE

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

English

• 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.

NF

Reset button

•We recommend the use of <Security Code>
(page. 28) to prevent theft.

• 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.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

RTN NEXT

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

DAB

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 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.

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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

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.

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 disks 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 CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)

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.

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About GSM Hand Free Unit

Refer to the GSM Hands Free Unit control
features of this manual for the operation
method of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521
(optional accessory) when connected.

Notes on Multi-function Key System

Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions
with the [2] — [5] buttons.

The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described
below.

English

What's the Multi-function Key System?

This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables
the operation of multiple functions with one button.
For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF
the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.

Setting each function

The function display will show the controllable function of the [2] — [5]
button above the button.
Pressing the [2] — [5] button below the desired function enables the
setting of the function.

Displaying the desired function

If five or more functions are available to be set with the [2] — [5]
button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to as
sections in this manual) for registration.
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.
If the display of the desired function is not shown, press the [NEXT]
button 1 to 3 times to switch the sections until the wanted function
display is shown.

Example: Function display of CD & External disc source

Real operational example of the Multi-function Key
System

Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play.

1. Show the function display of the Random Play.
If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to

switch the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above
the [3] button.

2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.
Press the [3] button.

Each time the [3] button under the "RDM" function display is
pressed the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.

RTN NEXT

RTN NEXT

"MRDM","H-F" or "SYNC" are displayed when an optional accessory is
connected.

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General features

VOLUME

CONTROL

ATT

Q

ATT indicator

SRC

2-5

NAME.SAME NF

NAME.S

Function display

NF

Power

RTN

NEXT

RTN NEXT

DAB

¢

4

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The panel appears.

Turing OFF the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.

The panel hides.

Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause
damage.

When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 28) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER"
CD "CD"
TV (Optional accessory) "TV"
External disc (Optional accessory) "DISC CH"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1"
Internal Auxiliary input "AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"

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General features

Volume

Increasing Volume

English

Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise.

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 8).

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page

10).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.

Press the [ATT] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.

System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
music.

1 Select the source to set

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

Flat "Flat"
User memory "User"
Rock "Rock"
Pops "Pops"
Easy "Easy"
Top 40 "Top40"
Jazz "Jazz"

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the
[2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

3 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [2] ("AUD") button.

4 Select the Adjustment item section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until the desired Adjustment item is
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.

1st section

Adjustment Item Button Display

Bass [2] "BASS"
Middle [3] "MID"
Treble [4] "TRE"
Balance & Fader [5] "BL/F"

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2nd section

Adjustment Item Button Display

High Pass Filter [2] "HPF"
Low Pass Filter* [3] "LPF"
Loudness [4] "LOUD"
Non-Fading* [5] "N-F"

3rd section

Adjustment Item Button Display

Volume offset [2] "VOFF"

5 Select the Audio Control item for adjustment

Press the [2] — [5] button.

Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the adjustable audio
items are switched among ranges of all stage section's tables on
the following pages.

6 Adjust the Audio Control item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.

7 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

• The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing the [4]
button.

•*This mode is available only when <Non-fading Output> (page 14)

is ON.

[3] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8

[4] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8

[5] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15

1st section

[2] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8

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General features

2nd section

[2] button

English

[3] button

[4] button

[5] button

3rd section

[2] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front/Rear
High Pass Filter

Adjustment Item Display Range

Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through Hz
Low Pass Filter

Adjustment Item Display Range

Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF

Adjustment Item Display Range

Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15

• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low

• When the Dual Zone System is ON, the setting for the High Pass
Filter is nullified.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Volume offset "V-Offset" –8 — ±0

Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference

"HPF" Through/100/125/170 Hz

volume.

from the basic volume.

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

3 Select the Speaker type

Press the [2] — [5] button.

Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.

Speaker type Button Display

OFF [2] "SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker [3] "SP 5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker [4] "SP 6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker [5] "SP O.E.M."

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

Display Mode Switching

Switching the display mode.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

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2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

Press the [2] ("MODE") button.

Each time the button is pressed the display mode switches as
shown below.

Display Display Mode

"Display C" Demonstration.
"Display A" Normal display type
"Display B" Silent display type.

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

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General features

Text Display Switching

Switching the text display.

English

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the text

Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.

It can also be switched by pressing either [4] or [¢] button.

In Tuner source

Information Display

Station name or Frequency "BAND+SNPS"
Frequency "BAND+FREQ"
Clock "Clock"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title "D-TITLE"
Track title "T-TITLE"
Track number & Play time "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Clock "Clock"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Auxiliary input name "AUX Name"
Clock "Clock"

In Standby

Information Display

"ALL OFF"

Clock "Clock"

4 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

If the Disc title or Track title is selected when the disc which does
not have disc title or track title is played, track number and play time
are displayed.

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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

•A title can't be attached to MD.

• Refer to the <Text Display Switching> (page 12) and select either
"DNPS" or "SNPS".

2 Enter name set mode

Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed.

3 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Select the character type

Press the [2] — [4] button.

Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.

Character type Button

Alphabet (Upper case/ Lower case) [2] ("CAPS")
Numbers and symbols [3] ("NUM")
Special characters (Accent characters) [4] ("CHAR")

5 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.

Character Button Times 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 [NAME.S] button.

• 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.

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General features

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.

English

1 Select Auxiliary input source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "AUX"/"AUX1" display.

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.

The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.

3 Select the Auxiliary input display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.

• "AUX"/"AUX1"

• "TV"

• "VIDEO"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

• "DVD"

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [NAME.S] button.

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

Non-fading Output

Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.

Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.

When the <Switching preout> (page 30) is "SWPRE Rear", this
function is not available.

Panel Position Setting

Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]
button.

2 Enter Panel Position Setting mode

Press the [4] ("PNL") button.

3 Select the item for adjustment

Press the desired [2] — [5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.

Adjustment Item Button Display

The panel tilts upwards [2] "ANG–"
The panel tilts downwards [3] "ANG+"
The panel slides backward [4] "SLD–"
The panel slides forward [5] "SLD+"

4 Exit Panel Position Setting mode

Press the [RTN] button.

The control panel may be interfered with the shift lever or another
part depending on the angles of the control panel.
Set the angle to avoid any interference.

No sound is produced while the panel is operating.

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Theft Deterrent Panel

The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.

Removing the Backpanel

1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1

second.

Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal.

After the set time passes in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 30), the
panel is closed.

2 Remove the Backpanel forward.

When <DSI (Disabled System Indicator)> (page 29) is set to ON,
DSI blinks.

• The back panel is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the back panel
in its special storage case while detached.

• Do not expose the Backpanel 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 Backpanel

1 Set the Backpanel to the panel bracket.
2 Hold down on the Backpanel until it is locked.

Hiding the Control Panel

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.

Hiding the control panel

Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 30) lapses,
the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF.

Showing the control panel

Press the left part at the lower side of the panel.

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The panel is opened to enable the operation.

General features

Dual Zone System <In External disc or Auxiliary
input source>

Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear

English

channel.

1 Select the source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the source sound to be output from the Dual zone
channel.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "2-ZN" is displayed above the
[5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

3 Enter the Dual Zone System Control mode

Press the [5] ("2-ZN") button.

4 Select the item for adjustment

Press the desired [2] — [3] button.

Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.

Adjustment Item Button Display Range

Dual Zone System [2] "ON"/"OFF" ON/OFF
Dual Zone System

Front & Rear

Dual Zone System Rear: The sound of the source selected with step

Dual Zone System Front: The sound of the source selected with

[3] "F—R" Front/Rear

1 is outputted from rear, and the sound of
the source selected with step 6 is
outputted from front.

step 1 is outputted from front, and the
sound of the source selected with step 6
is outputted from rear.

5 Exit the Dual Zone System Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

6 Select the source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the source sound to be output from the internal source
channel.

• The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources shown
below.

- Internal auxiliary input

- KCA-S210A

- CA-C1AX

- External disc changer/ player

• While Dual Zone System is ON, the setting of Dual Zone System
Front or Rear is disabled.
Set Dual Zone System Front or Rear first, and then set the Dual
Zone System to ON.

• When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no Dual zone channel
audio control or other effect.

• When you use the Dual Zone System by selecting the optional
accessory source for the output of the Dual zone channel, you
cannot select another optional accessory source as the source for
the Internal source channel.

• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t
output.

• The Dual Zone System cannot be used if a GSM hands free unit is
connected.

• When the source is selected to VZ-7000P/N (optional accessory),
the VZ-7000P/N sound is not output if the Dual Zone System is
turned ON.

• When the Dual Zone System is ON, the setting for the High Pass
Filter is nullified.

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Tuner/TV control features

NAME.SAME NF

SRC

AUTO/

AME

Band display Frequency display

ST indicator

1-6

AM

NEXT

RTN NEXT

DAB

4

FM

Preset station number

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station.
Preset station "Auto 2" Search in order of the stations

seek in the Preset memory.
Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control.

¢

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

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Tuner/TV control features

Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)

Entering the frequency and tuning.

English

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

"– – – –" is displayed.

3 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1]
810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0]

Canceling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

3 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until the function item is not
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

4 Put the frequency in the memory

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.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.

1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Press the [FM] or [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.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until the function item is not
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

3 Call up the station

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

Frequency Step Setting

Changing the tuning frequency step.

— 18 —

The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz.

While pressing the [1] and [5] button, press the Reset button.

The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band
10 kHz.

• When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original
setting.

•When the frequency step is switched, the frequencies in the
memory are deleted.

TV Tuning (Function of LX BUS Television)

The TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television (optional
accessory) can be selected.
The action depends on the setting of the connected LX BUS
Television. Refer to the user instruction of the LX BUS Television
for details.

1 Select TV source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TV" display.

2 Select the TV band and Video input

Press the [FM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed TV bands and Video input
switch.

3 Select the TV channel

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until the function item is not
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

3 Call up the TV channel

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

Preset TV Tuning (Function of LX BUS Television)

Calling up the TV channels in the memory.

1 Select the TV band

Press the [FM] button.

— 19 —

CD/External disc control features

English

0

38

SRC

Track number

NAME.SAME NF

SCRL

2-5

AM/

DISC-

RTN NEXT

DAB

4

FM/

DISC+

Track time

NEXT

¢

IN indicator

Disc number

Playing CD

When there is no disc inserted

1 Open the panel to insert disc

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a disc.

When the faceplate has been slid 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.

• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.

• When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.

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 the song pauses or plays.

Eject the disc

1 Eject the disc

Press the [0] button.

2 Return the panel to the original position

Press the [0] button.

3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.

— 20 —

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:

Display Disc player

"CD2" CD player
"DISC CH" CD changer/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.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Fast Forwarding

Hold down on the [¢] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing

Hold down on the [4] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Track Search

Selecting the song you want to hear.

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Disc Search (Function of disc changer)

Selecting the disc you want to hear.

Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.

Direct Track Search (Function of remote)

Doing Track Search by entering the track number.

1 Enter the track number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Track Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Canceling Direct Track Search

Press the [38] button.

— 21 —

CD/External disc control features

Direct Disc Search

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

English

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Disc Search

Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.

Canceling Direct Disc Search

Press the [38] button.

Input "0" to select disc 10.

Track/Disc Repeat

Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer folder you're
listening to.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4]
button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play

Press the [4] ("REP") button.

Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.

In CD & External disc source

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "Repeat ON"/

Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "D-Repeat ON"
OFF "Repeat OFF"

"T-Repeat ON"

Scan Play

Playing the first part of each song on the disc folder you are
listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeat to press the button until "SCAN" is displayed above the
[2] button.

2 Start Scan Play

Press the [2] ("SCAN") button.

"Scan ON" is displayed.

3 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

Press the [2] button.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc folder in random order.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is displayed above the
[3] button.

2 Turn ON/OFF the Random Play

Press the [3] ("RDM") button.

Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

— 22 —

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changer)

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.

DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "MRDM" is displayed above the
[5] button.

2 Turning ON/OFF the Magazine Random Play

Press the [5] ("MRDM") 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 [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.

Press the [SCRL] button.

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–] or [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.

— 23 —

GSM Hands Free Unit control features

AUTO

1-5

NAME.SAME NF

AM

SCRL

Telephone Number

English

FM

Receiving a call

6/

RTN

RTN NEXT

NEXT

Received calls can be answered when a GSM Hands Free Unit
(optional accessory) is connected to this unit.

1 When a Call is Received

"HF CALL" will be displayed.

2 Accept a call

Press the [1], [3] — [6] or [NEXT] button.

DAB

Switching between the Name and Telephone Number

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown

4

¢

below.

Information

Name
Telephone Number

3 Hang up

Press the [2] ("HANG") button.

Inserting a disc while a call is in progress will cause the telephone to
be hung up.

— 24 —

Phone Book Search

Selecting a telephone number from the phone book.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2]
button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Enter Hands Free mode

Press the [2] ("H-F") button.

3 Select the Phone Book Search Mode item

Press the [2] ("SRCH") button.

Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows:

Phone Book Search Mode item Display

Initial Select Mode "Initial"
Redial Mode "Redial"

4 Select the initial of a person to dial (In Initial Select Mode)

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Initials including no corresponding name will not be displayed.

5 Switch the Name

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Switching between the Name and Telephone Number

Press the [AUTO] button.

• Not available if the name has not been stored.

• Not applicable if the text scroll function has been set to Auto (in
menu).

Scrolling the Name and Telephone Number

Press the [SCRL] button.

6 Dial a selected number

Press the [4] ("CALL") button.

7 Hang up

Press the [2] ("HANG") button.

Canceling the Hands Free mode

Press the [RTN] button.

Direct Dial (Function of remote)

Inputting the telephone number with number buttons on the
remote, and dialing.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2]
button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Enter Hands Free mode

Press the [2] ("H-F") button.

3 Select the Dial Mode

Press the [3] ("DIAL") button.

4 Enter the telephone number

Press the number [#], [*] and [+](ANG) buttons on the remote.

•You can input max 32 digits.

• If an incorrect digit is entered, pressing the
it.

[4]

button will clear

5 Dial an input number

Press the [4] ("CALL") button.

6 Hang up

Press the [2] ("HANG") button.

Canceling the Hands Free mode

Press the [RTN] button.

— 25 —

GSM Hands Free Unit control features

SMS (Short Message Service) Mode

1 Select the key function section

English

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2]
button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Enter Hands Free mode

Press the [2] ("H-F") button.

3 Select the SMS Mode

Press the [5] ("SMS") button.

"SMS Mode" is displayed.

4 Select the Message

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

5 Switch the Display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows:

SMS Mode item

Name/ Phone Number
Date
Message

When the display line of a message is <Text Scroll> (page 31) set
to "Scroll MANU, scrolling is possible with [4]/[¢], and when
the setting is set to "Scroll Auto", scrolling is automatic.

Switching between the Name and Telephone Number

Press the [AUTO] button.

Scrolling the Name and Telephone Number display

Press the [SCRL] button.

6 Exit Hands Free mode

Press the [RTN] button.

When New Message is Received, "New MSG" is displayed.

Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize

Synchronizing the data in this unit with the data in the GSM
telephone.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "SYNC" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Synchronize the data

Press the [3] ("SYNC") button.

The "SYNC" display turns off when data synchronization starts.

— 26 —

Menu system

MENU

NAME.SAME NF

SRC

Menu display

AM

FM

Menu System

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The

RTN NEXT

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.

DAB

2 Select the menu item

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

4

¢

Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the

"Beep" display.

3 Set the menu item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is

pressed 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.

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.

— 27 —

Menu system

Security Code <In Standby mode>

Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the

English

Security Code is a help in preventing theft.

When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car
Audio Passport" in this package.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" 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 [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

4 Select the digits to enter

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

5 Select the Security Code numbers

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
7 Confirm the Security Code

Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.

When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the

security code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.

If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to
start over from step 4.

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 step operation, and reenter the

security code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.

If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input
prohibited time shown below is generated.
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and
input can be done.

Number of times Input prohibited time
the incorrect code was input

1—
25 minutes
31 hour
4 24 hours

Phone voice speaker setting <In Standby mode>

<When hands free unit connecting>

Selecting the speaker to output the Phone voice.

Display Setting

"HFSP ALL" Phone voice sent to the front and rear

speaker.
"HFSP FR" Phone voice send to the front right speaker.
"HFSP FL" Phone voice sent to the front left speaker.

— 28 —

Microphone sensitivity adjust

<When hands free unit connecting>

Adjusting the volume of the Microphone.

Display and Setting

"HF MIC 0"

"HF MIC 15" (Original setting)

… …

"HF MIC 31"

Auto Response time Adjust

<When hands free unit connecting>

Setting the time from an incoming call to the automatic
response.

Display and Setting

"HF WT OFF"
"HF WT 1S"

"HF WT 5S" (Original setting)

… …

"HF WT 30S"

If the time set in the GSM telephone is shorter than that set in the
unit, the former will be used.

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.

Display Setting

"Beep ON" Beep is heard.
"Beep OFF" Beep canceled.

Manual Clock Adjustment

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Clock Adjust" display.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Adjust the minutes

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.

Display Setting

"DSI ON" LED flashes.
"DSI OFF" LED OFF.

— 29 —

Menu system

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

English

Display Setting

"Button Green" The illumination color is green.
"Button Red" The illumination color is red.

Display and Setting

"Off Wait 0s"

"Off Wait 3s" (Original setting)

… …

"Off Wait 25s"

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the display contrast.

Display and Setting

"Contrast 0"

"Contrast 5" (Original setting)

… …

"Contrast 10"

Dimmer

Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.

Display Setting

"Dimmer ON" The display dims.
"Dimmer OFF" The display doesn't dim.

OFF Wait Time Setting

Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.

Eject angle setting <In Standby mode>

This function sets the opening and closing operation of a panel
when a disc is inserted and when it is ejected.

Display Setting

"Ejct Ang Slp" Opens and closes the panel while

maintaining the angle of the control panel
to the set angle.

"Ejct Ang Lvl" Opens and closes the panel after setting

the angle of the control panel to the
horizontal position.

Switching preout <In Standby mode>

Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non­fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.)

Display Setting

"SWPRE Rear" Rear preout.
"SWPRE N-Fad" Non-fading preout.

— 30 —

Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode>

To ggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.
Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality.

Display Setting

"AMP Mute OFF" The built-in amplifier activates.
"AMP Mute ON" The built-in amplifier deactivates.

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)

<In FM reception>

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

Display Setting

"CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON.
"CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF.

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.

Display Setting

"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.

Display Setting

"AMP Freq NML" Boost with the normal central frequency
"AMP Freq Low" Drop the normal central frequency 20%

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.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

"Scroll Auto" Repeats scroll.
"Scroll MANU" Scrolls when the display changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• MD title

• Text for GSM hands free source (message, etc.)

Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.

Display Setting

"AUX OFF" When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input.
"AUX ON" When selecting the source there's Auxiliary Input.

— 31 —

Basic Operations of remote



English

Loading and Replacing the battery

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.

2WARNING

Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.

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 7).

[ATT] button

Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.

— 32 —

In Tuner source

[FM]/ [AM] buttons

Select the band.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Tune up or down band.

[0] — [9] buttons

Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.

[DIRECT] button

Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 18) mode.

In Disc source

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Doing track forward and backward.

[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons

Doing disc forward and backward.

[38] button

Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.

[DNPP]/ [OK] button

Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page

23) mode.

[0] — [9] buttons

When in <Direct Track Search> (page 21) and <Direct Disc
Search> (page 22), enter the track/disc number.

In TV source

[FM] button

Select the TV band and Video input.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed TV bands and Video input
switch.

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Select the TV channel.

[0] — [9] buttons

Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset TV channels.

GSM Hands Free Unit operations

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Switching the display.

[FM]/ [AM] buttons

Switching the initials and messages.

[0] — [9]/ [+]/ [#]/ [

When in <Direct Dial> (page 25), enter the telephone number.

[] button

Entering and switching the Hands Free mode.
Press the button for at least one second to dial a phone number
or to hang up.

] buttons

*

— 33 —

Accessories

External view

English

1

2

3

......... Number of items

.........1

.........2

.........4

Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.

External view

......... Number of items

4

5

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. Turn the vehicle’s ignition key on and open the panel.

9. Press the reset button.

.........4

.........2

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.

2CAUTION

• 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.

— 34 —

ANT.CONT.

ILLUMI

EXT.CONT.

P.CONT

+

+

+

+

–

+

FRONT

REAR

AUX IN

NON

FADINFG

Connecting Wires to Terminals

11,10 Rear right output/Non-fading right output (Red)

12,29 Rear left output/Non-fading left output (White)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3a

4 When using the optional power amplifier,

connect to its power control terminal.

5 Depending on what antenna you are using, connect

either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or

to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the

film-type antenna.

7 To car light control switch

8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier

having the external amp control function.

Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)

42

Battery

43

Ignition key
switch 41

51 AUX right input (Red)

52 AUX left input (White)

13 Front right output (Red)

14 Front left output (White)

FM/AM antenna input 15

Power control wire (Blue/White)

(KDC-__ only) 16

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

(KDC-__ only) 17

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

(KDC-__ only) 19

External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) (KDC-__ only) 20

ACC 44

Car fuse box 45

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

— 35 —

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)22

Ignition wire (Red) 46

Battery wire (Yellow) 47

Fuse (10A) 27

28

White/Black

31

Gray/Black

34

Green/Black

37

Purple/Black

To KENWOOD disc changer/
GSM hands free unit/
LX BUS Television/
External optional accessory 14

To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals. 26

To front left
speaker 29

White

30

To front right
speaker 32

Gray

33

To rear left

Purple

39

speaker 35

To rear right
speaker 38

Green

36

Installation (non-Japanese cars)

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8)

English

(commercially
available)

Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)

Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.

•To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces
you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners
of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing
the panel may result.

• The hollow at the center of the rubber frame is designed to make it
easier to remove discs.
If you do not want the hollow to be visible, mount the rubber frame
in the opposite direction (with the flat side at the top instead of the
bottom).

— 36 —

Removing the UnitInstallation (Japanese-cars)

■ Removing the hard rubber frame

After aligning the factory-installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.

For Toyota Car

8mm

Accessory4

5mm

for Toyota car

Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than
those provided.

For Nissan Car

5mm

8mm

Accessory3
for Nissan car

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the

two locks on the upper level.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Lock

Catch

Accessory2
Removal tool

2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two

locations.

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.

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■ Removing the Unit

1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and

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then remove the hard rubber frame.

2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back side.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each

side, as shown.

Locking the Backpanel to the unitRemoving the Unit

1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on

<Theft Deterrent Panel> (page 15) and remove the Backpanel.

2 Insert the panel lock screws into the holes at the sides of the

panel.

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

4 Lower the removal tool

toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway
while pressing towards the
inside.

Be careful to avoid injury from
the catch pins on the removal
tool.

5 Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.

Accessory2
Removal tool

Accessory5

3 Reattach the Backpanel.

Never insert the panel lock screws (M2 X 1.5 mm) in any other screw
holes than the one specified. If you insert them in another hole, it will
contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.

General

? The power does not turn ON.01

✔ The fuse has blown.

☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with

one with the same rating.

? There’s a source you can’t switch.07

✔ There’s no media inserted.

☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this

unit, you can't switch to each source.

✔ The Disc changer isn’t connected.08

☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to

it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.

? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10

✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? There’s no loudness effect.12

✔ You’re using Non-fading preout.

☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.

? The Non-fading output can’t be turned ON or OFF.14

✔ The <Switching preout> (page 30) is set is set on Rear preout.

☞ Change it to Non-fading preout.

? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated

for. 17

✔ Tuner source is selected.

☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.

? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.

✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21

☞ Center the fader and balance settings.

✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22

☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.

See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The values of Volume offset are low.24

☞ Tu rn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio

control> (page 8).

✔ The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 31) is ON.100

☞ Tu rn it OFF.

? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25

✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.

☞ Check the speaker wiring.

✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27

☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is

connected to a different speaker.

? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading

setting can’t be done.28

✔ The <Switching preout> (page 30) is set on Rear preout.

☞ Set it on Non-fading preout.

✔ The <Non-fading output> (page 14) is OFF.29

☞ Tu rn it ON.

✔ The <Dual zone system> (page 16) is ON.30

☞ Tu rn it OFF.

? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31

✔ The Non-fading preout is being used.

☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.

? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34

✔ The preout jack is being used.

☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1

✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.

☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection.

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Troubleshooting Guide

? The panel is not hidden even when the power is turned off. 38-3

✔ The protection function for preventing fingers or other things from

getting caught in between the panel and this unit has been activated.

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☞ Tu rn off the power again.

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.39

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.

✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access

Tuning.41

✔ A station that can’t be received is being entered.

☞ Enter a station that can be received.

✔ You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42

☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.

? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43

✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.

☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the

tuner sound volume is used.

Disc source

? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50

✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51

☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT

INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3).

? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52

✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.

☞ Clean the CD.

✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54

☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified

disc.

✔ The disc is severely scratched.55

☞ Tr y another disc instead.

A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62

✔ The CD is quite dirty.63

☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on

<About CDs> (page 5).

? Can’t remove disc.64

✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle

ACC switch was turned OFF.
☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC

switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.

? The disc won’t insert.65

✔ There’s already another disc inserted.

☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.

? Direct Search can’t be done.66-1

✔ Another function is ON.

☞ Tu rn Random Play or other functions OFF.

? Track Search can't be done.66-2

✔ For the discs/folders first or last song.

☞ For each disc/folder, Track Search can't be done in the backward

direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:

Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not
ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

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The messages shown below display your systems
condition.

EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc

magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.

No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02

➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.

TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04

➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is
scratched a lot.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.

E-05: The CD is upside-down.E05

➪ Load the CD correctly.

Blank Disc: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10

No Track: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.E11

E-15: Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that the

unit can play. E15
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play.

No Panel: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit

has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.

E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77

➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77" code does

not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is

malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button

on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.

Hold Error: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the

temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C
(140°F), stopping all operation.E0d

➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on

the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C
(140°F), the disc will start playing again.

NO NAME: Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc

names preset.E51

Load: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1

Reading: The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2

NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without

having it been played at least 1 time.E58

IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.E59

➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display

continues to flash even when the CD has been properly
reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your
nearest service center.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

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Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ..................9.3dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) .............15.2dBf (1.6 µV /75 Ω)

Frequency response (±3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB

Selectivity (±400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB

(200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

Audio section

Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4

Tone action

Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz ±10 dB

Middle : .............................................................1 kHz ±10 dB

Treble : ............................................................10 kHz ±10 dB

Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω

AM tuner section

Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz

(10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)...........................28 dBµ (25 µV )

CD player section

Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Digital filter (D/A) ....................................8 Times Over Sampling

D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit

Spindle speed ..............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit

Frequency response (±1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB

Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB

Channel separation..............................................................95 dB

Auxiliary input

Frequency response (±1 dB).................................20 Hz – 20 kHz

Input Maximum Voltage..................................................1200 mV

Input Impedance ...............................................................100 kΩ

General

Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V

Current consumption.............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................178 x 50 x 165 mm

Weight ................................................................................1.7 kg

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