Contents Contents...2 Safety precautions...3 About CDs...5 Notes on playing MP3 ...6 General features ...8 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness Audio Control System Q Speaker Setting Speaker & Woofer Setting Display Mode Switching Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Standby Display Switching Upper and Lower Part Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting...
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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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.
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. •...
Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-Z838) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
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MP3 playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album 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.
General features ATT/ LOUD AT T ATT indicator Release button Power ¢ Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 25) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
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.
Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode Function of the KDC-Z737 Press the [Q] button. "Speaker Setting" is displayed. Select the Setting mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
In Speaker setting mode Speaker type Display "OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "5/4 inch" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "6*9/6 inch" For the OEM speaker "O.E.M." In Woofer setting mode Woofer type Display "Woofer OFF" 12 in. A type "12in typeA"...
General features Switching the Standby Display Switching the information displayed in Standby. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Switch the display Press the [S.A] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA" Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc title "DISC-TITLE" Disc name (CD player / CDchenger) "DNPS" Date "DATE" Clock & Graphic "CLOCK+GRAPHIC" For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 14). Function of the KDC-Z838...
• Memory numbers - FM: 32 stations - AM: 16 stations - Internal CD player: 30 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it.
Tuner features Preset station number Band display AT T ST indicator Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. ¢ Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual AUTO...
Tuner features Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) 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. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote.
Enter SNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM bands in order. If the station has no name, the frequency is displayed instead. Changing the display order Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3 When there is no disc inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. Insert a disc. Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD 2" CD player "DISC" CD changer / MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
CD/MP3/External disc control features Track/Album Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. Repeat play Display Track Repeat (In CD/MD) "Track Repeat ON"/"Repeat ON"...
Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [¢] button. With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with the [¢] button to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [#3] button. Decide the folder to play Press the [38] button.
Menu system Menu display AT T 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.
Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. 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"...
Menu system Date Adjustment Select Date Adjust mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Adjust" display. Enter Date Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display Setting "Dimmer ON" The display dims. "Dimmer OFF" The display doesn't dim. System Q Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio control.
Menu system Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode> For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 18). CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) <In FM reception> Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display Setting "CRSC ON"...
Basic Operations of remote FM/AM DISC+ /DISC- [#0] [#9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 4/¢ 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] —...
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. Depending on what antenna you are using,...
Installation ■ Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Self-tapping screw (commercially available) (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). ■...
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Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 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 Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
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.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu ✔ The Security Code function is already activated. ☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in the menu items. The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60 ✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW. ☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder. ✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD- RW.61 ☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play. A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75 ✔ Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x. ☞ Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x. The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select mode.77 ✔...
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The unit is reading the data on the disc. E57-2 without having it been played at least 1 time. The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.