Contents English Safety precautions.............................3 About GSM Hands Free Unit .............5 Notes on playing MP3 .......................6 Notes on Multi-function Key System.....................................8 About CDs..........................................9 General features ..............................10 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Display Mode Switching Text Display Switching External Display Switching Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel Hiding the Control Panel TEL Mute Dual Zone System Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function Contrast Adjustment Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting Eject angle setting System Q Setting Switching preout Built-in Amp Mute Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode Auto Memory Entry AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Text Scroll Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting
CD/MP3/External disc control features.........................................25 Playing CD & MP3 Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc/ Folder Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play Folder Select Disc Naming (DNPS) Text/Title Scroll
GSM Hands Free Unit control features.........................................31 Receiving a call Phone Book Search Direct Dial SMS (Short Message Service) Mode Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize
Menu system....................................34 Menu System Security Code Phone voice speaker setting Microphone sensitivity adjust Auto Response time Adjust Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination
Tuner features..................................20 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning
Accessories ......................................42 Installation Procedure .....................42 Connecting Wires to Terminals .......43 Installtion .........................................44 Removing the Unit...........................45 Locking the Backpanel to the unit .46 Troubleshooting Guide ....................47 Specifications ..................................51
RDS features ....................................22 Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type)
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Safety precautions 2WARNING 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 0.75mm2 (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.
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 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. · 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 CD players/disc changers connected to this unit 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. Unsupported connection may result in damage. Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected. 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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Safety precautions NOTE · 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. 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. RTN NEXT
· 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.
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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.
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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Cleaning the CD Slot As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot.
Reset button · Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). · We strongly recommend the use of the (page 34) to prevent theft.
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About GSM Hands Free Unit The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) Refer to the GSM Hands Free Unit control features of this manual for the operation method of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional accessory) when connected.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
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Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-M7024) English 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. When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.
Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction.
Entering file and folder names The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. 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 which have the MP3 extension (.MP3). A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.
Acceptable medium formats The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses. · ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters) · ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters) · Joliet (64 characters) · Romeo (128 characters) Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations: · Maximum number of directory levels: 8 · Maximum number of files per folder: 255 · Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 · Maximum number of folders: 50 MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are not properly displayed.
Writing files into a medium When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or nonMP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3. 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. Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage 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 data as long as they have the MP3 extension. · Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3 data with the MP3 encoder. · Transfer bit rate: 8 --320 kbps · Sampling frequency: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
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MP3 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 expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3 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. For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below. Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ... Current file number Operation of the button 4 Button ¢ Button
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When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ... Current folder number Operation of the button AM Button FM Button
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move from folder to folder ... Current folder number Operation of the button 4 Button ¢ Button
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Folder File Root Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
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Notes on Multi-function Key System English Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] -- [5] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below.
Real operational example of the Multi-function Key System Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play. 1. Show the function display of the Random Play. If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above the [3] button. 2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play. Press the [3] button. Each time the [3] button under the "RDM" function display is pressed the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.
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. For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.
Setting each function The function display will show the controllable function of the [2] -- [5] button above the button. Pressing the [2] -- [5] button below the desired function enables the setting of the function.
Displaying the desired function If five or more functions are available to be set with the [2] -- [5] button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to as sections in this manual) for registration. Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections. If the display of the desired function is not shown, press the [NEXT] button 1 to 3 times to switch the sections until the wanted function display is shown. Example: Function display of CD & External disc source RTN NEXT
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"MRDM","H-F" or "SYNC" are displayed when an optional accessory is connected.
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About CDs Handling CDs · Don't touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
CD storage · Don't place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high. · Store CDs in their cases.
Removing CDs · 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. · Don't stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don't use a CD with tape stuck on it. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.
CDs that can't be used · CDs that aren't round can't be used.
When using a new CD If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc. · CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can't be used. · This unit can only play the CDs with . It may not correctly play disks which do not have the mark. · A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn't been finalized can't be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
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General features English Power VOLUME CONTOROL #2-5 RTN NEXT RTN NEXT
Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. The panel hides.
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Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause damage. When the power is ON, the (page 34) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
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Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "CD" "DISC CH"/"CD2" "AUX1" "ALL OFF"
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This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in (page 41).
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Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise.
System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music.
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Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Display Flat "Flat" User memory "User" Rock "Rock" Pops "Pops" Easy "Easy" Top 40 "Top40" Jazz "Jazz" · User memory: The values set on the