To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.
• 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 short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (e.g., 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 set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
•To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
•To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main unit.
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Safety precautions
NOTE
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
English
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
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.
About Cassette tape
Cleaning the tape head
When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes
long or longer.
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General features
SRC/
PWR OFF
¢
4
CLK/
ADJ
FM
AM
AUD
ATT/
LOUD
d
u
#1 - 5
Release button
Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source requiredDisplay
Tuner"TUNER"
Tape"TAPE"
Standby (Illumination only mode)"ALL OFF"
ATT indicator
LOUD indicator
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General features
Volume
Increasing Volume
English
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
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.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.
dB (Sound Coordinate)
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
When the dB(Sound Coordinate) setting is changed, the Bass and
Treble set in audio control replace the dB(Sound Coordinate) values.
5 Exit Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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Adjustment ItemDisplayRange
Bass level"BAS"–8 — +8
Treble level"TRE"–8 — +8
Balance"BAL"Left 15 — Right 15
Fader"FAD"Rear 15 — Front 15
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
In Tuner source
Information
Frequency
Clock
In Tape source
Information
Play side
Clock
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
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General features
SRC
¢
4
AUTO/
AME
FM
AM
#1 - 6
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
English
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the
faceplate.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Tuner features
ST indicator
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Frequency display
Preset station number
Band display
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Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
Tuning modeDisplayOperation
Auto seek"AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.
Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations
seekin the Preset memory.
Manual"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
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 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [#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.
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.
Frequency range
- FM1: 65.0 MHz — 74.0MHz
- FM2, 3: 87.5 MHz — 108.0MHz
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
• Only monaural reception is available for the FM1.
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.
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Tuner features
0
SRC
REW
T.CALL
FF
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
English
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
Cassette player features
Tape indicator
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Playing Cassette Tapes
¢
4
MENU
FM
AM
When the Cassette Tape is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TAPE" display.
When you want to listen to the reverse side
Press the [REW] and [FF] button at the same time.
Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [0] button.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forwarding
Press the [FF] button.
If it's stopped press [REW] button.
Rewinding
Press the [REW] button.
If it's stopped press the [FF] button.
Menu system
Tuner Call
Switching to the radio automatically during Fast Forwarding and
Rewinding.
Press the [T.CALL] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuner Call turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "TC ON" is displayed.
mc indicator
Menu display
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Menu system
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
English
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
DisplaySetting
"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 "CLK ADJ" display.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
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.
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Local Seek <In Tuner mode>
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
DisplaySetting
"LO.S OFF"The local seek function is OFF.
"LO.S ON"The local seek function is ON.
Monaural Reception <In FM2/FM3 reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
DisplaySetting
"MONO OFF"The monaural reception is OFF.
"MONO ON"The monaural reception is ON.
When the Monaural Reception function is ON, the "mc" indicator
is ON.
Power OFF Timer
Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically
when Standby mode continues.
Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power.
DisplaySetting
"OFF – – –"Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
"OFF 20M"Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.
(Original setting)
"OFF 40M"Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.
"OFF 60M"Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
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Accessories
Number of items
1
English
2
3
External view
..........................................1
..........................................2
..........................................1
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - terminal of the battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
7. Install the unit in your car.
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
9. Press the reset button.
2CAUTION
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the
antenna cord has an ISO plug.
• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the
ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant
voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with
the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,
connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned
on and off with the ignition key.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused
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 short circuits, also 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 receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in
the car.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Connector Function Guide
Pin Numbers for
ISO Connectors
External Power
Connector
A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8
Speaker
Connector
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
Cable ColorFunctions
Yellow
Blue/White
Red
Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Green/Black
Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
Battery wire (Yellow) 6
Connector A
Connector B
Fuse (10A) 13
Wiring harness
(Accessory1) 16
Ignition wire (Red) 7
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
8
8
17
TEL mute wire (Brown)
If no connections are
made, do not let the wire
come out from the tab. 18
Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
(Blue/White) 20
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation. 21
To connect the
KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your
navigation manual. 22
Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23
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Connecting Wires to TerminalsInstallation
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.15)
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type
of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
English
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1
below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,
make the connection as illustrated.
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to install
this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles.
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector
is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to
the constant power supply.
Ignition cable (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
UnitVehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to
the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to
the ignition.
Ignition cable (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
UnitVehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not
connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins
are connected to the constant power supply).
Ignition cable (Red)
UnitVehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
■ Installation
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Firewall or metal support
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Battery cable (Yellow)
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
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Installation
■ Removing the hard rubber frame
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Lock
Catch
■ Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then
remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two
locations.
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.
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.
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Accessory2 Removal tool
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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.
English
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.
✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
☞ Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.
? If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF
automatically.03
✔ The Power OFF Timer function has been activated.
☞ If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the
Power OFF Timer function.
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.05
✔ There’s no tape 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 faceplate does not open or close.09
✔ The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
☞ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing
the Faceplate>(page 8).
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔ The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The TEL mute function does not work.15
✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
not connected.16
✔ The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.
☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.
? 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 cassette tape is bad.23
☞ Tr y playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was
bad.
? 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 tape head is dirty.26
☞ Clean the tape head.
✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? 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.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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 messages shown below display your systems
condition.
E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
2 3 (Blink): The tape player section is not operating properly.
➪
Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
➪
Reinsert the Tape. If the tape cannot be ejected or
the display continues to flash even when the tape
has been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.