Contents Safety precautions Notes General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll...
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.
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ "...
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: Audio fi Audio file An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
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Notes Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
General features Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 23) 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.
General features Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Audio Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button.
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. Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
General features Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward down for at least 2 seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Tuner features ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Tuner features Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control.
RDS features Traffic Information Changing to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you are not listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time you press the button, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF. When traffic information is ON, "TI"...
RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. ⁄ • This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. Select the language Push the Control knob towards up or down. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the languages shown in the table below.
• For the audio files and discs you can play with this unit, refer to <About Audio file> (page 5). • You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by the same operation. • When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
USB device are all the same. • Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it will • You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by the same operation. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD CH"...
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the music, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below. In CD &...
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file All Random Play Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the media. Press the [A.RDM] button for at least 1 second. When the random mode is ON, "ALL RDM" is displayed.
Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file File Select 2 mode Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed. Enter Folder Select 2 mode Press the [F.SEL] button twice. Select the "F-SEL2"...
Menu system MENU NEWS indicator Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, 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.
In Standby mode Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle.
Menu system In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment ⁄ • You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 24) is set as OFF. Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
In Standby mode Switching preout Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.) Display Setting "SWPRE R" Rear preout. "SWPRE SW" Subwoofer preout. In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Controlling the built-in amplifier.
Menu system In Tuner mode Local Seek Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Display Setting "LO.S OFF" The local seek function is OFF. "LO.S ON" The local seek function is ON. In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. "MENU" is displayed. Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob towards up or down.
Menu system In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display Setting "AUX OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input. "AUX ON" When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input. In Standby mode Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit’s power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues.
Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 28). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. "MENU" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "A-PRESET"...
When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level. DIRECT : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band.
English • 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 ...1...
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when MUTE either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control terminal P.CONT when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black English 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
Installation Installation 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).
Installation 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.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. Cannot switch to Aux source. • AUX is not turned on. ☞ <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 28) • AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is connected.
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• The file system of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again referring to http://www. kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. E-05: The disc is unreadable.