About RDS...........................................4
About CDs ...........................................5
English
About GSM Hand Free Unit ................5
Notes on playing MP3/WMA ...............6
Notes on Multi-function
Key System ......................................8
General features..................................9
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Display Mode Switching
Right Side Graphic Display Switching
Wallpaper selecting
Text Display Switching
Left Side Graphic Display Switching
Switching the Standby Display
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Non-fading Output
Panel Position Setting
Theft Deterrent Panel
Hiding the Control Panel
Dual Zone System
TEL Mute
Tuner/TV control features .................22
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)
TV Tuning
Preset TV Tuning
RDS features .....................................25
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features ..........................................28
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc/ Folder Search
Direct Track/File Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Folder Select
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
GSM Hands Free Unit
control features .............................34
Receiving a call
Phone Book Search
Direct Dial
SMS (Short Message Service) Mode
Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize
Menu system .....................................37
Menu System
Security Code
Phone voice speaker setting
Microphone sensitivity adjust
Auto Response time Adjust
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Date Adjustment
Date Mode
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Font Type Select
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
Eject angle setting
System Q Setting
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Local Seek
Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Restricting RDS Region
(Region Restrict Function)
Auto TP Seek
Monaural Reception
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
CD Read Setting
Picture downloading
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.
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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
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• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
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• 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.
Reset button
•We recommend the use of <Security Code>
(page 38) to prevent theft.
• 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.
• There are places in this manual where lit
indicators are described; however, the only
time for an indicator lighting is at <Text
Display Switching> (page 15), when the
lower text display part is set to "CLOCK".
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.
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 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.
About RDS
RDS (Radio Data System)
When listening to an RDS station, the program
service name of the station is displayed,
advising you quickly which station is being
received.
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also
transmit frequency data for the same station.
When you are making long trips, this function
automatically alternative switches to the
particular frequency with the best reception
for the particular network of stations that you
want to listen to. The data is automatically
stored, allowing you to switch quickly to
another RDS stations, broadcasting the same
program, that has better reception. These
include stations stored in the station preset
memory that you often listen to.
Enhanced Other Network
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other
Network> also transmit information about
other RDS stations that have traffic
information. When you are tuned to a station
that is not transmitting traffic information, but
another RDS station starts transmitting a
traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically
switches to the other station for the duration
of the bulletin.
Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing
disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are
interrupted to allow the warning to be
received.
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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.
WOW, SRS and the symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note,
however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats
acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to
the following restrictions.
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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 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 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
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 characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 100
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.
Play mode may not be possible when portions of the functions of
Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.
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.
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.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/WMA
with the MP3/WMA extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA
they have the MP3/WMA extension.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.
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files for MP3/WMA data as long as
file
MP3/WMA playing order
4 Button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
Current
file number
4 Button
¢ Button
Operation of the button
Beginning of file
Folder
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
Level 2Level 4
Level 1Level 3
File
Root
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.
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...
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Notes on Multi-function Key System
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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.
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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.
"M.RDM", "H-F" or "SYNC" is displayed when an optional accessory is
connected.
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General features
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Power
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 38) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
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.
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
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Right side graphic part
Left side
graphic part
Function display
Upper text display part
Lower text display part
Left side
graphic part
Function display
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [2] — [5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker typeButtonDisplay
OFF[2]"OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker[3]"5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker[4]"6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker[5]"O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Display ModeDisplay
"Display:A"
"Display:B"
"Display:C"
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 8).
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.
4 Exit display control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
• If the [1] — [6] button or the [NEXT] button is pressed while
"Display Type C" is selected, "Display Type C" is temporarily
switched to "Display Type B" and the function item is displayed.
After the operation is completed, "Display Type B" is returned to
"Display Type C".
• If <Dual Zone System> (page 21) is turned ON while "Display Type
B" or "Display Type C" is selected, the display is automatically
switched to "Display Type A".
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Left side
graphic part
Right side graphic part
General features
Right Side Graphic Display Switching
Switching the Right side graphic Display.
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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 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the Right side graphic display
Press the [3] ("SA") button.
Each time the button is pressed the right side graphic display
switches as shown below.
Right side graphic display
Demonstration
Movie 1
Movie 2
Movie 3
Downloaded movie
Spectrum analyzer 1
Spectrum analyzer 2
Spectrum analyzer 3
Spectrum analyzer 4
Spectrum analyzer 5
Wallpaper
•Wallpapers can be changed.
This unit comes with 3 types of wallpaper registered.
A downloaded wallpaper is added to the place after the last
original wallpaper of this unit.
Refer to <Wallpaper selecting> (page 15).
4 Exit display control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
• The setting of this function is available while "Display Type B" or
"Display Type C" is selected for the Display mode.
•A downloaded movie can be selected when it has been
downloaded into this unit.
Refer to <Picture downloading> (page 44).
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Wallpaper selecting
Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to
"Display Type B" or "Display Type C".
1 Select the wallpaper display
Refer to <Right Side Graphic Display Switching> (page 14).
2 Select the wallpaper
Display the wallpapers one after another and select one
1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned
ON and OFF.
When it's ON, "SCAN" is displayed.
When it’s ON, each wallpaper is displayed every several
seconds.
2 At the wallpaper you want to display
Press the [38] button.
Select wallpaper manually
1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned
ON and OFF.
2 Select the wallpaper.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper changes.
3 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
Text Display Switching
Switching the text display.
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 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3 Enter text select mode
Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.
4 Select the text in the upper text display part
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the text in the lower text display part
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Refer to the table described later for setting items.
5 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
• The setting of this function is available while "Display Type A" is
selected for the Display mode.
• Upper text display part cannot display the same information as
Lower text display part.
• The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play.
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General features
The text display in the Upper text display part
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In Tuner source
InformationDisplay
Program Service name or Frequency"BAND+ch+PS"
Radio text,
Program Service name or Frequency
Frequency (In AM reception)"BAND+ch+FREQ"
Displaying the frequency during Program Service name
reception
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5
seconds instead of the Program Service name.
In CD & External disc source
InformationDisplay
Disc title"DISC-TITLE"
Track title"TRACK-TITLE"
Track number & Play time"P-Time"
Disc name"DNPS"
In MP3/WMA source
InformationDisplay
Song title & Artist name"TITLE/ARTIST"
Album name & Artist name"ALBUM/ARTIST"
Folder name"FOLDER NAME"
File name"FILE NAME"
Track number & Play time"P-Time"
Disc name"DNPS"
• Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary input source.
• 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.
"R-TEXT"
The text display in the Lower text display part
In Tuner source
InformationDisplay
Indicator & Clock"CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock"S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer"S/ANA"
Date"DATE"
Radio text or Spectrum Analyzer & Clock"R-TEXT"
Indicator & Clock"CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock"S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer"S/ANA"
Date"DATE"
Song title & Artist name"TITLE/ARTIST"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST"
Folder name"FOLDER NAME"
File name"FILE NAME"
Disc name"DNPS"
• If <Dual Zone System> (page 21) is turned ON while the spectrum
analyzer is displayed, the spectrum analyzer disappears from the
display.
• 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, Spectrum Analyzer & Clock are displayed.
Left Side Graphic Display Switching
Switching the Left side graphic Display.
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 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3 Switch the Left graphic part
Press the [4] ("GRPH") button.
Each time the button is pressed the Left side graphic part
switches as shown below.
If <Dual Zone System> (page 21) is turned ON while the spectrum
analyzer is displayed, the left side graphic display automatically
displays the source graphic.
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General features
Switching the Standby Display
Switching the information displayed in Standby.
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1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
The setting of this function is available while "Display Type A" is
selected for the Display mode.
2 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 8).
3 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
4 Enter text select mode
Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.
5 Switch the display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.