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- Page 1 CD-RECEIVER KDC-X8529 KDC-MP8029 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2964-00/01 (MW)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA Notes on Multi-function Key System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Equalizer Control Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Display Mode Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Display Switching (Display Type B) - Page 3 Basic Operations of remote Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications English...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
• Refer to the following site for the updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager". • "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise. The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 5: Notes
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. -
Page 6: About Cds
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. •... -
Page 7: About Aac, Mp3 And Wma
Playable MP3 file • MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file • Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps • Sampling frequency KDC-MP8029: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz KDC-X8529: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Playable WMA file •... -
Page 8: Notes On Multi-Function Key System
Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. 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. -
Page 9: General Features
General features Release button Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 30) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. -
Page 10: Audio Control
You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 10) is set to "ON". • * You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP8029 only) • * You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output>... -
Page 11: Equalizer Control
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. • * You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 32) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP8029 only) • * You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 12) is set to "SW ON". -
Page 12: Speaker Setting
General features Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. "SP SEL" is displayed. Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. -
Page 13: Graphic Part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display
— — — • * Function of the KDC-X8529 • KDC-MP8029 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer. Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. • The setting of this function is available while "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B" is selected for the Display mode. -
Page 14: Wallpaper Selecting
General features Display Type A/ Display Type B Wallpaper selecting Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B". Select the wallpaper display Refer to <Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching> (page 13). Select the wallpaper Display the wallpapers one after another and select one... -
Page 15: Display Type C/ Display Type D
• Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC- MP8029 only) • KDC-MP8029 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer. • Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP8029 only) • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. - Page 16 General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Display Station name "BAND+ch+SNPS" Frequency "BAND+ch+FREQ" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock" Date "Date" In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title "Disc Title"* Track title "Track Title"* Track number &...
- Page 17 Standby source Information Display Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" In Auxiliary input Information Display Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo displayed. The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information...
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Page 18: Font Color Select
General features Display Type C/ Display Type D Font Color Select Selecting the display font color. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). -
Page 19: Tel Mute
• G-Graphic display Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction (e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic. • G-Meter display (Graphic) Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right direction G, and left direction G by the numerical value. -
Page 20: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)
General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu"... - Page 21 Reattaching the Faceplate Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate. Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. English...
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Page 22: Tuner & Tv Features
Tuner/TV control features AUTO /AME AUTO /AME Band display ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. -
Page 23: Station Preset Memory
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. -
Page 24: Tv Tuning
Tuner/TV control features Function of LX BUS Television TV Tuning 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. -
Page 25: Cd/Audio File/External Disc Control Features
CD/Audio file/External disc control features IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Open the panel. Press the [0] button. 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. -
Page 26: Playing External Disc
• The sound is not output while the Audio file is being searched. • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while AAC file is being played. (KDC-MP8029 only) • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done depending on AAC file format. (KDC-X8529 only) -
Page 27: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder folder you’re listening to. 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 8). -
Page 28: Disc Random Play
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of the KDC-X8529 Function of Audio file Disc Random Play Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the disc. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is displayed above the [3] button. -
Page 29: Letter Seek
Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is displayed above the [1] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). Select the Play mode Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button. Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode switches as follows. -
Page 30: Menu System
Menu system Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu"... -
Page 31: Touch Sensor Tone
• 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. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 32: Date Adjustment
Setting "Dimmer : ON" The display dims. "Dimmer : OFF" The display doesn’t dim. Function of the KDC-MP8029 In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without effect from the fader control.) -
Page 33: G-Counter Level Setup
Function of the KDC-X8529 In Standby mode G-Counter Level set Calibrating G-Counter. Setting the level according to the kinds of vehicles. Display Setting "G-Counter: Level1" Counter is easy to go up. "G-Counter: Level2" "G-Counter: Level3" Counter is hard to go up. •... -
Page 34: G-Analyzer Stop Watch
Menu system Function of the KDC-X8529 G-Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by G- Analyzer function. • Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads. Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Stop Watch"... -
Page 35: Amp Control
When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMP Control" display. Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 36: Text Scroll
Menu system Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll : Auto" Scrolls when the display changes. "Scroll : Manual" Doesn’t scroll. • The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title In Standby mode... -
Page 37: Audio Preset Call
Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Audio Preset" display. Enter Audio Preset mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the Audio Preset Memory Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 38: Basic Operations Of Remote
Basic Operations of remote – FM/AM/ 2-ZONE [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. -
Page 39: In Disc Source
• Refer to <Audio Control> (page 10) for the operation method, such as the procedures of Audio control and others. • Only selecting and adjusting of the Basic Audio item can be done by the remote control. Selecting and adjusting of the Detail Audio item cannot be done. Dual Zone System [2-ZONE] button Each time the button is pressed, "2 ZONE"... -
Page 40: Accessories/Installation Procedure
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 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. -
Page 41: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals Subwoofer right output KDC-X8529 (Red) Subwoofer left output (White) KDC-MP8029 Rear right output (Red)/ Subwoofer right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/ Subwoofer left output (White) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. -
Page 42: Installation
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (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). - Page 43 Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Bottom panel Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified.
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Page 44: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide
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. ✔... - Page 46 Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ 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.
- Page 47 Audio file source Cannot play an Audio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 6). The sound skips when an Audio file is being played.
- Page 48 Troubleshooting Guide 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. ➪ 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.
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Page 49: Specifications
: Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 10 Hz – 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.008 % (KDC-X8529) : 0.01 % (KDC-MP8029) Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) : 110 dB (KDC-X8529) : 105 dB (KDC-MP8029) Dynamic range...