KDC-MP8017
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-MP8017 Serial number
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
© B64-1879-00 (KW)
English
Contents
Safety precautions |
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Warning......................................................................................... |
3 |
Safety precautions ........................................................................ |
4 |
Handling Compact discs ............................................................... |
6 |
Notes on playing MP3 files........................................................... |
8 |
General features |
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Power.......................................................................................... |
10 |
Switching Modes ........................................................................ |
10 |
Volume ........................................................................................ |
11 |
Attenuator ................................................................................... |
11 |
Loudness .................................................................................... |
11 |
System Q .................................................................................... |
12 |
Audio Control Setting.................................................................. |
12 |
Speaker Setting........................................................................... |
13 |
Clock display ............................................................................... |
13 |
Theft Deterrent Faceplate........................................................... |
14 |
Tuner features |
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Tuning.......................................................................................... |
16 |
Station Preset Memory............................................................... |
16 |
Auto Memory Entry .................................................................... |
16 |
Station Name Preset (SNPS) ...................................................... |
17 |
Switching Display for Tuner ........................................................ |
17 |
CD/External disc control features |
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Playing CDs................................................................................. |
18 |
Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................ |
19 |
Switching Display for Discs ........................................................ |
19 |
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................. |
20 |
Track Search................................................................................ |
20 |
Disc Search ................................................................................. |
20 |
Track / Disc Repeat ..................................................................... |
20 |
Track Scan ................................................................................... |
21 |
Random Play ............................................................................... |
21 |
Magazine Random Play............................................................... |
21 |
Text / Title Scroll.......................................................................... |
22 |
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) .................................................. |
22 |
MP3 player features |
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Playing MP3 Files........................................................................ |
24 |
File Search .................................................................................. |
24 |
Folder Search .............................................................................. |
25 |
Fast Forwarding and Reversing MP3 Play.................................. |
25 |
Folder Select ............................................................................... |
26 |
File / Folder Repeat..................................................................... |
26 |
Random Play ............................................................................... |
27 |
Switching Display for MP3 ......................................................... |
27 |
Name Scroll for MP3 .................................................................. |
27 |
Menu settings |
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Menu System ............................................................................. |
28 |
Security Code.............................................................................. |
28 |
Touch Sensor Tone...................................................................... |
29 |
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................ |
30 |
Selectable Illumination ................................................................ |
30 |
Switching Graphic Display .......................................................... |
30 |
Contrast Adjustment................................................................... |
30 |
Dimmer ....................................................................................... |
30 |
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) .................................... |
31 |
Reading the MP3 ID3 tag ........................................................... |
31 |
Switching the MP3 title information display............................... |
31 |
Text Scroll .................................................................................. |
31 |
Installation |
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Accessories................................................................................. |
32 |
Installation Procedure ................................................................. |
32 |
Connecting Wires to Terminals................................................... |
33 |
Installation ................................................................................... |
34 |
Troubleshooting Guide........................................ |
37 |
Specifications ..................................................... |
41 |
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2Warning
2CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location : Bottom Panel
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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English
Safety precautions
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
•Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.
•When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
•If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.
•Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.
•Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts.
•Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:
•Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
•Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.
•Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•Do not 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION About the disc changer to be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N" switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available as an option may be required. For details, consult your Kenwood dealer.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected.
2CAUTION
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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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NOTE
•If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
•Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly. The original operating condition will return.
Reset button
•We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 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.
•The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
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.
2CAUTION
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.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
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Handling Compact discs
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged.
Handling CDs
•Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the side opposite the label) when holding it.
•The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is more fragile than that on an ordinary music CD, and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to cause skipping when the disc is played. For these reasons, handle the disc very carefully. Detailed handling instructions will appear on the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this information carefully before using the disc.
•Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
Storing CDs
•Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than a music CD to damage from high temperatures and humidity, and in some cases, may become unusable if left in the car for long periods of time.
•Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to them for a while, and put them back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that are removed from their cases or prop them against something.
Cleaning CDs
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the center of the disc and moving outward. Do not clean CDs with conventional record cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals such as paint thinner or benzene.
Checking New CDs for Burrs
When playing a new CD for the first time, check that there are not any burrs stuck to the perimeter of the disc or in the central hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not load properly or may skip while playing. Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil.
Burrs
Burrs
Tape
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Do Not Load CD Accessories
Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may damage the surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as it ejects.
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
•Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.
•Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
only for this unit.
•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone finalization processing cannot be played. (For more information on finalization processing, refer to the manual for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on the recording status, it may prove impossible to play certain CDs recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled Side
Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on it.
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be deformed and the sticker to peel off, resulting in malfunction of the unit.
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Notes on playing MP3 files
This unit can play MP3 files.
Note, however, that the MP3 file recording media and formats acceptable are limited.
When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Acceptable media
The MP3 file recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Acceptable medium formats
The medium formats acceptable to this unit are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 excluding the extended formats. When reading an MP3 file written in a format other than ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, the unit may fail to play the file normally or display the file or folder name correctly.
The major specifications of ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:
•Maximum number of directory levels: 8
•Maximum number of files and folders per directory level:
253 (files and folders in total)
• Characters available to file and folder names:
A - Z, 0 - 9, _(underscore)
• Maximum number of characters in file names :
Level 1: 12 (including a separator "." and a 3-character extension) Level 2: 31 (including a separator "." and a 3-character extension)
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
When you use your MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, set the transfer bit rate of the encoder to fixed 128 kbps.
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 files up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disk up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag
Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1 and
1.1; the character code is ASCII (see A List of Codes).
Entering file and folder names
When entering file and folder names, use the alphanumeric characters described above only. 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 files which have the MP3 filename extension (.MP3). MP3 files should therefore be saved with the MP3 extension.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3 files.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file or a file search or folder search may not be performed smoothly.
You should not write non-MP3 files or unneeded folders along with MP3 files on the medium.
2CAUTION
When playing MP3 files on a medium which also contains non-MP3 files or folders, observe the following precautions. Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to break the speakers.
•Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 files as long as they have the MP3 extension.
•Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3 file.
MP3 file playing order
When selected for play, folder search, file search, or for folder select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer.
Because of this, the order in which they are to be recorded does not match the order in which they are played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3 files 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.
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For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to folder search, file search, or folder select as shown below.
Folder |
File |
Virtual folder |
Root |
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy |
Medium's virtual folder/file hierarchy |
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(For a file search or folder search) |
for a folder select |
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Current |
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Operation of the button |
folder number |
FM Button |
AM Button |
When folder select is selected with file
being played to move from folder to folder ...
During folder select, a virtual folder is created one hierarchical level below each folder. The hierarchy is displayed as if the MP3 file recorded in each folder were placed in that virtual folder.
When the unit enters the folder select mode with file
being played, it selects folders as shown below, starting with folder
(virtual folder
).
Current |
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Operation of the button |
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folder number |
4 Button |
¢ Button |
AM Button |
FM Button |
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6 |
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Level 1 |
Level 3 |
Level 5 |
Level 1 |
Level 3 |
Level 5 |
Level 2 |
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Level 4 |
Level 2 |
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Level 4 |
When a file search is executed with file
being played ...
Current |
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Operation of the button |
file number |
4 Button |
¢ Button |
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Beginning of |
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file |
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When a folder search is executed with file
being played ...
When a folder search is executed with file
currently being played, the unit selects folders as shown below, starting with folder 
.
NOTE
•Each virtual folder is displayed with the original folder name bounded by parentheses " ( ) ". For example, the virtual folder below the folder named " 4 " is displayed with a name of " (4) ". The file name of each virtual folder is displayed with up to 29 characters (in the ISO 9660 Level 2 format) or 10 characters (in the ISO 9660 Level 1 format), excluding the binding parentheses.
•The FM button is disabled in a folder because it has no subordinate hierarchical level below. Immediately after entering the folder select
mode as in the above example, therefore, the FM button cannot be used as there is no hierarchical level below folder
.
Once you have moved to folder 
using the
folder select function, for example, you can use the FM button to select folder 
one level below.
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General features
5 / ∞ |
Q / AUD |
SRC / PWR OFF CLK |
ATT/LOUD |
DISP |
FM |
AM |
Release |
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4 ¢ |
button |
Clock indicator
LOUD indicator |
System Q indicator |
ATT indicator |
Speaker Setting indicator |
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Power
Turning on the power:
Press the SRC (source) button.
NOTE
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the power:
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.
NOTE
The status of the Security Code function (page 28) is displayed whenever the power is switched on.
"CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered "CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered
Switching Modes
Switching Modes:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows:
▼
Tuner mode
▼
CD/MP3 mode
▼
External disc control mode 1
▼
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode
▼
Standby mode
Selecting standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.
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NOTE
•The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.
•The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.
•To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCAS210A (which allows you to select both External disc control mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDCCX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX mode only).
During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.
NOTE |
Selecting AUX-name display |
Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection mode.
Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select "AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode. The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.
Volume
Increasing Volume:
Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.
Attenuator
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
Loudness
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off.
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General features
System Q
You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music.
Switching the Preset Sound Setting:
Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting switches as follows:
Scan of Flat – Easy (Default setting)
User memory*
Flat
Rock
Easy
Jazz
Pops
Top 40
*User memory:
The unit returns to the state adjusted the last time with
the audio control setting feature.
As you proceed, each indicator would go on.
NOTE
The System Q function changes the values of the following sound quality parameters:
Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality factor, treble center frequency, and treble level.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the speaker setting mode.
Audio Control Setting
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
1Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode.
2Selecting mode
Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change as follows:
Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the AM button reverses it.
Bass |
Volume Offset |
Middle |
Fader |
Treble |
Balance |
NOTE Source tone memory
Each source (CD, FM, AM and disc changer) has its own memory in which to store the bass, middle, and treble tone settings.
The settings made for a particular source are recalled automatically whenever you use that source (for example, FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
3Adjust each mode
Press the 4/¢ button.
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.
Adjustment |
Operation of Audio control button |
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mode |
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|
(Display) |
4 button |
¢ button |
Bass ("Bass") |
Bass decreased. |
Bass increased. |
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Middle("Middle") |
Middle decreased. |
Middle increased. |
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Treble("Treble") |
Treble decreased. |
Treble increased. |
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Balance("Balance") |
Left channel emphasized. |
Right channel emphasized. |
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Fader ("Fader") |
Rear channel increased. |
Front channel increased. |
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Volume Offset |
The sound level of |
The sound level of |
("V Offset") |
each source decreased. |
each source increased. |
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4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
NOTE
Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are replaced with the values in the audio control setting.
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Speaker Setting
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the System Q, according to types of speakers.
1Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.
3Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") / For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch") /
For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")
4Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode.
NOTE
Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and treble
Clock display
Changing the Clock Display:
Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches between the clock and each mode display.
NOTE
The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.
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