CDs that are not round cannot be used.
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. Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.
CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used. This unit can only play the CDs with. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

CD storage

Do not place CDs in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) or where the temperature is high. Store CDs in their cases.

CD accessories

Do not use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

About AAC, MP3 and WMA

The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.

Playable CD-R/RW format

ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet Romeo Long file name.

Playable Audio file

AAC, MP3, WMA
Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA"). Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the speaker. The files with copy protection cannot be played. Audio files cannot be played depending on the encoding software setting, USB device type, and/or recording conditions. The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications. For details on the formats used for USB devices and restrictions, refer to http://www.kenwood. mediamanager.jp/.
Playable file format of USB device
For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/.
The maximum number of characters for display (CD-R/RW)
File/Folder name: 128 characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters AAC song information: 60 characters
File/Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions. This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag: version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.2/ 2.3 AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.

Playable AAC file

".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details.
Limitation of structure for the file and the folder (CD-R/RW)
Maximum number of directory levels: 8 Maximum number of folders: 100 Maximum number of files per folder: 4096

Playable MP3 file

MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps Sampling frequency: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
About partition of the USB device
While using the USB device, virtual folders are created to control the partition in the USB device. These folders appear in the first level (root) directory as "#:". "#" is an alphabet to identify each partition. Even when the USB device does not have partition, "A:" folder is created, and audio files are controlled inside this folder.

Playable WMA file

The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio (Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after which applies the new functions) Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable Storage media

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW USB device
CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing software cannot be used. When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media capacity at once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once". For details on the available USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10).
Playing order of the Audio file
The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name. Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder. (USB device) Example ^: Folder Folder CD (1) : Audio file Audio le

" # % P

Playing order Playing order after ! play. ", #, $, %. File search Forward file search during " play. Push the Control knob towards [] # Folder search Forward folder search during " play. Push the Control knob towards [FM] 4, 5. File select When the selection is set to file %. Push the Control knob towards [] %.P, %. Folder select 1 When the selection is set to directory 4, and you want to skip to the folder 2 at the same level. Push the Control knob towards [4] 2 When the selection is set to directory 3, moves the level up by folder select. Push the Control knob towards [AM] 2 Folder select 2 When the selection is set to directory 1, and you want to skip to the folder 4. Push the Control knob towards [] 3, 4.

About USB device

Notes on Use of the USB Device
This unit can play audio files stored in the flash memory and digital audio player that have a USB port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in this document). The following restrictions are placed on the types and usage of available USB devices:

Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. Do not leave the USB device in the vehicle for a long time. It can deform or damage due to direct sunlight, high temperature, etc. Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device. We shall have no compensation for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data. Leave the cap on when not using an USB device.

Available USB Devices

USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class. USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less. For the supported formats and USB device types, refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/.
USB Mass Storage Class: USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external storage without using any special driver or application software. Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device conforms to the USB mass storage class specs. Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal playback or display of the audio file. Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on the type or condition of the USB device.
About USB Device Operation
USB device operation is the same as audio file operation unless otherwise some notice is indicated. USB source is recognized as CD source on the connected unit.
About the Connection of the USB Device
Do not directly connect the USB device to the USB connector on the panel. Connect it using a cable When connecting the USB drive, usage of the supplied USB cable is recommended. Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used. Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

General features

Control knob

DPX701

LOUD indicator

DPX501

ATT indicator
Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Volume

Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button. Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) USB device CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" or "HD Radio"/ "HD RADIO" "USB" "Compact Disc"/ "CD" "CD Changer"/ "CD CH" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY"

Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust

Function of the DPX701

Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.
2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
1 Select the Basic Audio item
Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings; Bass level Middle level Treble level For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio Control> (page 12).
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Rear Volume *1 Display Range "Rear Volume"/ "R-VOL"
2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio
Control Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust

4 Setup the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-F Fc"/ "HPF" Rear High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-R Fc"/ "HPR" Low Pass Filter*1,2 "LPF-SW"/ "LPF" 1,2,3 Subwoofer Phase* "SW Phase"/ "PHAS" Volume offset "Vol-Offset"/ "V-OFF" Loudness "LOUD" Dual Zone System "2 ZONE"/ "2ZON" Range Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz 50/60/80/100/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180)/ Normal (0) OFF/ON OFF/ON
4 Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency Bass Q Factor Bass Extend Display "Bass FRQ" Range 40/50/60/70/80/100/ 120/150 Hz "Bass QFactor" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 "Bass EXT" OFF/ON
Middle level Adjustment Item Display Range Middle Center Frequency "Middle FRQ" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz Middle Q Factor "Middle 1.00/2.00 QFactor" Treble level Adjustment Item Display Range Treble Center Frequency "Treble FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for [VOL] and [ATT] buttons.

Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the CD Press the [0] button.
You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 46) during the play of the ACDrive media.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Removing the USB Device
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback.
There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending on AAC file format.
1 Select a source other than the USB device

2 Remove the USB device.

Removing the USB device with it selected as a source can damage the data stored in the USB device.
You can remove the USB device safely with the unit power turned off.
Track/File Search 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 "CD Changer"/ "CD CH" "MD Changer"/ "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Function of disc changer/ Audio file
Disc Search/Folder Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
Disc 10 is displayed as "0". (DPX501 only) The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
Function of remote control In Audio file source
Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF Display "File Repeat ON"/ "FILE REP" "Folder Repeat ON"/ "FOLD REP" "Repeat OFF"/ "REP OFF"

1 Select HD Radio source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD Radio"/ "HD RADIO" display.

2 Select the HD FM band

Push the Control knob toward [FM]. Each time you push the knob to [FM], the band alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. Select the HD AM band Push the Control knob toward [AM].

Menu display

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.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.
When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by step. Three menu items appear on the display. The menu item displayed at the center is the one you can adjust. (DPX701 only)

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep"/ "BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Example: When you select "Beep"/ "BEEP", each time you push the knob it alternates between "Beep : ON"/ "BEEP ON" or "Beep : OFF"/ "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting.

In Standby mode

Activating 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. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing.
If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.
Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter

"Clear"/ "CLEAR" is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.
If a wrong security code is entered, "Error"/ "ERROR" is displayed. Enter a correct security code.
9 Exit Security Code mode
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to
adjust Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. The items that are blinking are items that you can adjust.

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "Beep : ON"/ "BEEP ON" "Beep : OFF"/ "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.

4 Adjust each item

5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the
6 Exit Date adjustment mode

Manual Clock Adjustment

You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 38) is set as OFF.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Clock Adjust"/ "CLK ADJ" display.
Function of the DPX701 In Standby mode

Date Mode

Setting the date format.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.

1 Select Date Mode

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Mode" display.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].

2 Select the date format

3 Exit Menu mode
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Synchronize Clock

Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this units clock. Display "SYNC : OFF"/ "SYNC OFF" "SYNC : ON"/ "SYNC ON" Setting Adjust the time manually. Synchronizes the time.
Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode
Push the knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display.

2 Enter Date Adjust mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.

5 Start Calibration of straight direction
Start moving the vehicle ahead. Calibration of straight direction automatically starts. When the Calibration is finished, "Calibration OK" is displayed.
If you fail to complete the calibraton, "No Calibration" is displayed. In such a case, repeat steps 1 through 6.

G-Analyzer Reset

Resets the value of G-Meter, G-Counter and GAnalyzer Horsepower Analysis.
1 Select G-Analyzer Reset mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "G-Reset" display.
2 Enter G-Analyzer Reset mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Calibration setup mode

3 Select the Reset item

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. "G-Meter Reset": Reset the value of G-Meter. "G-Counter Reset": Reset the value of G-Counter. "G-Power Reset": Reset the value of G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis.

4 Reset the value

Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. "Reset OK" is displayed.
G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup
Enter vehicle class and weight to calculate horsepower.
5 Exit G-Analyzer Reset mode
1 Select the G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge
setup mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Hp Gauge Setup" display.
G-Analyzer Calibration setup
G-Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal acceleration and braking.
2 Enter G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup
mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Class Select" is displayed.
To ensure accurate calibration, go through the following steps at a level place where you can move the vehicle straight ahead.

3 Select vehicle class

Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Each time you push the knob, the vehicle class alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Display "Mid Size" "Full Size" "SUV" "Van/ Mini-Van" "Pickup Truck" "Sporty" "Compact"
1 Park the vehicle in a horizontal location 2 Select G-Analyzer Calibration setup mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "G-Calibration" display.
3 Enter G-Analyzer Calibration setup mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Stop" is displayed.
4 Start Calibration of horizontal direction
Press the Control knob. Once "Move Forward" appears on the display, the vehicle must be advanced.

Dual Zone System Setting

Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System. Display "Zone2 : Rear"/ "ZONE2 R" "Zone2 : Front"/ "ZONE2 F" Setting Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear channel. Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front channel.
Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads.
1 Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Stop Watch" display.
2 Enter G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
3 Enter Counter Ready mode
Function of the DPX701 Other than Standby mode

4 Start Count

When G in the vertical direction is detected during the travel, the count automatically starts. "Running" is displayed.
You can also start the counter by pressing the Control knob.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "AMP Bass : Flat" "AMP Bass : +6" "AMP Bass : +12" "AMP Bass : +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is low (+6dB). Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). Bass boost level is high (+18dB).

5 Stop Count

Press the Control knob. "Stop" is displayed.
The control will start again when you accelerate or press the Control knob. Do the operation after step3.
When you Reset the Count (While "Stop" is displayed) Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
You can reset of count when the count is stopped.
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. For amplifiers, there are the models you can set from Flat to +18 dB, and the models you can set from Flat to +12 dB. When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the unit, "AMP Bass : +18" will not work correctly even if it is selected.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
When "Running" is displayed (counted), the count is continued even though G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode is finished. If you want to stop the count, enter the menu mode then press the control knob. When Power off (ex; ACC OFF) while counting, the value of 1 second or less will be "00".

6 Select the character type
Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the character type alternates between the types shown in the table below. Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters)
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/ "AUX EXT" display.
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Name Set"/ "NAME SET" display.
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.

7 Select the characters

Enter characters by using a remote control with numbers buttons. Example: If you are entering "DANCE".
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below. "AUX"/ "AUX EXT" "DVD" "PORTABLE" "GAME" "VIDEO" "TV"
Character "D" "A" "N" "C" "E"
Button [3] [2] [6] [2] [3]

Times pressed 2

8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 and enter the name. 9 Exit Menu mode
When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. Memory numbers - FM/ AM: 30 stations - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. Change the title of station/CD by the same operation used to name it.

6 Exit Menu mode

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is used.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "Scroll : Auto"/ "SCL AUTO" "Scroll : Manual"/ "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes.

CD Read Setting

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD Unique ID"/ "ACD ID" display.
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Memory"/ "MEMORY" display.

2 Display the unique ID

6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. The "Memory"/ "MEMORY" display blinks 1 time.

7 Exit Audio Preset mode

Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You cannot register by the source. When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is registered. The following items cannot be registered. Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume
Other than Standby mode In Standby mode

Audio Preset Recall

Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 47).
Demonstration mode Setting
Sets the demonstration mode.
1 Select the Demonstration mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode"/ "DEMO" display.

1 Select the source

2 Set the Demonstration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Display "DEMO Mode : ON"/ "DEMO ON" "DEMO Mode : OFF"/ "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).
5 Select the Audio Preset Recall
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Recall"/"RECALL" display.
6 Recall the Audio Preset
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. The "Recall"/"RECALL" display blinks 1 time.
The User memory of <System Q> (page 12) is changed to the value which was recalled. The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page 12) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.

Basic Operations of remote control

ATT VOL

38 FM+

DIRECT /OK

FM/AM/+/ Not Used 2-ZONE

2-ZONE

DIRECT

ABC DEF

[0] [9]

PRS TUV WXY

Loading and Replacing the battery
Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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.

Basic operations

[VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. For the source alternating order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 11). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.

2WARNING

Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

Audio Control

[AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item.
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 12) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. The remote control can only select and adjust the Basic Audio item. Selecting and adjusting of the Detail Audio item cannot be done.

In Disc/USB source

[4]/ [] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/ files. [+]/ [] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. [38] button Each time you press the button, the song pauses or plays. [0] [9] buttons When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 30) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 30), enters the track/ file/disc number.

Dual Zone System

[2-ZONE] button Each time you press the button, "2 ZONE"/ "2ZON" of <Audio Setup> (page 13) is turned ON or OFF. [5]/ [] buttons Adjusts the volume of the rear channel. The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone System is ON.
[FM] button Selects the preset band. [4]/ [] buttons Searches up or down channels. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> mode.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 25) mode. [38] button Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26) mode.

Waiting/ WAITING: Radio text data is being received. Text for the SIRIUS tuner source is being received. Load/ LOAD: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.
Reading/ READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc. IN (Blink): 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.
Protect/ PROTECT (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Unsupported File/ NA FILE: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. ---Copy Protection/ COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is played. ----

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 V /75 ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 V /75 ) Frequency response (3.0 dB) : 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 70 dB Selectivity (400 kHz) : 80 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 40 dB

USB Interface

USB Standard : USB 1.1/ 2.0 Maximum Supply current : 500 mA File System : FAT16/ 32 MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files

Audio section

Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker impedance :48 Tone action Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB Treble : 10 kHz 8 dB Preout level / Load DPX701: 5000 mV/10 k (during disc play) DPX501: 2500 mV/10 k Preout impedance DPX701: 80 DPX501: 600

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dB (25 V)

CD player section

Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed (Audio file) : rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (1 dB) : 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.008 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) DPX701: 110 dB DPX501: 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files

DUAL DIN SIZED CD RECEIVER

DPX701U DPX501U

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-3402-00/01 (EW, E2W)

Contents
Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA About USB device General features
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Switching Display Display Type Selection Graphic part Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Selection for Display Text Display Switching Font Color Select
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 27
Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB device Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play All Random Play Select mode File Select mode Folder Select 1 mode Folder Select 2 mode Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Text/Title Scroll

Tuner features

Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

RDS features

Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function

English

Menu system
Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock Indirect Lighting Display Illumination Control Dimmer Switching preout Built-in Amp Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset AMP Control News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception External Display Control Disc Naming (DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting Russian Characters Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting Voice Index ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Demonstration mode Setting
Basic Operations of remote control 46 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 48 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installing the Escutcheon Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications 54 58
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English |

Safety precautions

2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Do not watch or fix your eyes on the units display when you are driving for any extended period. Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safetys sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
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.

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. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage. Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.

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 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. When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

Lens Fogging

When 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, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs 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.
No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. For the types of available USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10). 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. Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed. (DPX701U only) Characters that conform to ISO 8859-5 or ISO 8859-1 can be displayed. Refer to <Selecting Russian Characters> (page 41). (Russian sales area of DPX701U) The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ` % & * + = ,. / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~. (DPX501U only) The RDS feature wont work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station. There are places in this manual where lit indicators are described; however, the only time an indicator will light is in the following settings. When Indicator is selected as mentioned in <Text Display Switching> (page 18). (DPX701U only) 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.

Available USB Devices

USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class. USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less. For the supported formats and USB device types, refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/.
USB Mass Storage Class: USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external storage without using any special driver or application software. Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device conforms to the USB mass storage class specs. Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal playback or display of the audio file. Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on the type or condition of the USB device.
About USB Device Operation
USB device operation is the same as audio file operation unless otherwise some notice is indicated. USB source is recognized as CD source on the connected unit.
About the Connection of the USB Device
Do not directly connect the USB device to the USB connector on the panel. Connect it using a cable When connecting the USB drive, usage of the supplied USB cable is recommended. Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used. Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

General features

Control knob

DPX701U

LOUD indicator

DPX501U

ATT indicator
Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 35) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode)
"AUX EXT" "STANDBY"
Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicle's battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 42).
Volume Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner USB device CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Display "TUNER" "USB" "Compact Disc"/ "CD" "CD Changer"/ "CD CH" "AUX"

Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

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, "ATT" is displayed.
Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.

System Q

Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music.
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Display Range "Rear Volume"/ "R-VOL" Subwoofer level*2,3,4 "Sub-W Level"/ 15 +15 "SW L" Bass level*5 "Bass Level"/ 8 +8 "BAS L" 5 Middle level* "Middle Level"/ 8 +8 "MID L" Treble level*5 "Treble Level"/ 8 +8 "TRE L" Balance "Balance"/ "BAL"Left 15 Right 15 "Fader"/ "FAD" Rear 15 Front 15 Fader*4 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) Adjustment Item Rear Volume *1
1 Select the source to set

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates. Sound setting User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Natural Display "USER" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP 40" "JAZZ" "NATURAL"
User memory: The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 12). Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 14). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
*1 You can control this item when "2 ZONE"/ "2ZON" of <Audio Setup> (page 14) is set to "ON". *2 You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 37) is set to "SWPRE SW". (DPX501U only) *3 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 15) is set to "SW ON". *4 You can control this item when "2 ZONE"/ "2ZON" of <Audio Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF". *5 You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to <Adjusting the detail of Audio Control>(Page13). *5 Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)

5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button.
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.
1 Select the Basic Audio item
Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings; Bass level Middle level Treble level For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio Control> (page 12).
When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for [VOL] and [ATT] buttons.
2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio
Control Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust
4 Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency Bass Q Factor Bass Extend Display Range "Bass FRQ"/ 40/50/60/70/80/100/ "BAS F" 120/150 Hz "Bass QFactor"/ 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 "BAS Q" "Bass EXT"/ OFF/ON "B EX"
Middle level Adjustment Item Display Range Middle Center Frequency "Middle FRQ"/ 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz "MID F" Middle Q Factor "Middle 1.00/2.00 QFactor"/ "MID Q" Treble level Adjustment Item Display Range Treble Center Frequency "Treble FRQ"/ 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz "TRE"
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network.
- Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 12). - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. You can use the Dual Zone System with the internal auxiliary input.
1 Select the source to adjust

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

2 Enter Audio Setup mode
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.

4 Setup the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-F Fc"/ "HPF" Rear High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-R Fc"/ "HPR" Low Pass Filter*1,2 "LPF-SW"/ "LPF" 1,2,3 Subwoofer Phase* "SW Phase"/ "PHAS" Volume offset "Vol-Offset"/ "V-OFF" Loudness "LOUD" Dual Zone System "2 ZONE"/ "2ZON" Range Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz 50/60/80/100/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180)/ Normal (0) OFF/ON OFF/ON

1 Enter Standby

To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 49).
Function of the DPX501U Function of the DPX701U

Switching Display

Changing the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches as shown below.

Display Type Selection

Changing the display mode. Press the [DISP] button. Each time you press the button, the display mode alternates between the display modes shown in the table below. Display Mode Display Type A Display

In Tuner source

Information Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Clock Display "FREQ/PS" "R-TEXT" "FREQ" "CLOCK"

Display Type B

In CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Clock Display "D-TITLE"* "T-TITLE"* "P-TIME" "CLOCK"

Display Type C

Display Type D

In Audio file source

Information Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Track number & Play time Clock Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER " "FILE " "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
1 Graphic display part 2 Text display part 3 Text icon display part 4 Upper text display part 5 Middle text display part 6 Lower text display part 7 Source icon display part
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK"
* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed. Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs. When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display.
The indicator is displayed when the display type is set to Display Type C or Display Type D. To change the information by the Display Type, refer to the page on the following table for the methods to alternate by the Display Type. Display Type A B C D Graphic 17 Text Upper 4 Middle 5 Lower 6 20 20

Switching between graphic display part and text display part when in Display Type B mode. Press the [DISP] button.
Function of the DPX701U Display Type A/ Display Type B
Graphic part Display Switching
Changing the graphic Display.

Wallpaper selecting

Selecting a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to Display Type A/ Display Type B.
1 Select the display Type
Press the [DISP] button. Select the Display Type A/ Display Type B.
1 Select the wallpaper display
Refer to <Graphic part Display Switching> (page 17).
2 Enter graphic display select mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Display Type A : Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Display Type B : After pressing the [DISP] button for more than 1 second to text selection mode. Press the [DISP] button again.

2 Select the wallpaper

Display the wallpapers one after another Press the Control knob. Each time you press the button, the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF. When scan is ON, "SCAN" is displayed. When scan is ON, each wallpaper is displayed every several seconds. Select wallpaper manually 1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF. Press the Control knob. Each time you press the button, the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF. 2 Select the wallpaper. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Wallpaper changes.
3 Select the graphic part display
Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Each time you push the knob, the graphic display alternates between the displays shown in the table below. Graphic display Movie 1 Movie 2 Wallpaper
4 Exit graphic display select mode

Press the [DISP] button.

The setting of this function is available while Display Type A/ Display Type B is selected for the Display mode.
3 Exit Display Control mode
Function of the DPX701U Display Type B

4 Exit text select mode

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed. When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when the track number exceeds 1000 songs.
Text Selection for Display
Selecting the text display.
Press the [DISP] button. Select the Display Type B.

2 Enter text select mode

3 Select the text
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Information Program Service name (FM) Radio text or Program Service name (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Clock Date Display "Frequency/PS"* "Radio Text"* "Frequency" "Clock" "Date"

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 37) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling.

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

30. 31.

Folk Music Documentary
"Folk Music" "Documentary"
"FOLK M" "DOCUMENT"

1 Enter PTY mode

Press the Control knob. "PTY Select" is displayed. (DPX701U only) During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. (DPX501U only)
This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Music: No.12 17, Speech: No.3 11, 18 25, 31 You can put the Program Type in the [1] [6] button memory and for quick recall. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 25). You can change the display language. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 26).
2 Select the Program Type
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Program Type alternates between the program types shown in the table below. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Program Type Speech Music News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Serious Classical Other Music Weather Finance Childrens programs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Display DPX701U "All Speech" "All Music" "News" "Current Affairs" "Information" "Sport" "Education" "Drama" "Cultures" "Science" "Varied Speech" "Pop Music" "Rock Music" "Easy Listening M" "Light Classic M" "Serious Classics" "Other Music" "Weather & Metr" "Finance" "Children's Prog" "Social Affairs" "Religion" "Phone In" "Travel & Touring" "Leisure & Hobby" "Jazz Music" "Country Music" "National Music" "Oldies Music" DPX501U "SPEECH" "MUSIC" "NEWS" "AFFAIRS" "INFO" "SPORT" "EDUCATE" "DRAMA" "CULTURE" "SCIENCE" "VARIED" "POP M" "ROCK M" "EASY M" "LIGHT M" "CLASSICS" "OTHER M" "WEATHER" "FINANCE" "CHILDREN" "SOCIAL" "RELIGION" "PHONE IN" "TRAVEL" "LEISURE" "JAZZ" "COUNTRY" "NATION M" "OLDIES"

You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 43) during the play of the ACDrive media.

Playing USB device

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 "CD Changer"/ "CD CH" "MD Changer"/ "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer
1 Select a source other than the USB device
2 Connect the USB device. 3 Select USB source
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "USB" display.
Refer to <About AAC, MP3 and WMA> (page 8) for the Audio file you can play. For the types of available USB devices and how to connect USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10). After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where you stopped its playback. Even after removing the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where you stopped its playback as long as the files contained in the USB device are all the same. Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it will go. You can play the disc (ACDrive media) made by Media Manager by the same operation. You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 43) during the the ACDrive media.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
Disc 10 is displayed as "0". (DPX501U only) The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback.
There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending on AAC file format.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Removing the USB Device

2 Remove the USB device.

Removing the USB device with it selected as a source can damage the data stored in the USB device.
You can remove the USB device safely with the unit power turned off.
1 Select a source other than the USB device. 2 Select USB source

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Accessory of the DPX701U Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

5 Select the Audio Preset Recall
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Recall"/"RECALL" display.
6 Recall the Audio Preset
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. The "Recall"/"RECALL" display blinks 1 time.
The User memory of <System Q> (page 12) is changed to the value which was recalled. The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page 47) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.

Accessory of the DPX701U

Basic Operations of remote control

ATT VOL

38 FM+

DIRECT /OK

FM/AM/+/ Not Used 2-ZONE

2-ZONE

DIRECT

ABC DEF

[0] [9]

PRS TUV WXY

Loading and Replacing the battery
Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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.

Basic operations

[VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. For the source alternating order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 11). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

Audio Control

[AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item.
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 47) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. The remote control can only select and adjust the Basic Audio item. Selecting and adjusting of the Detail Audio item cannot be done.

In Disc/USB source

[4]/ [] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/ files. [+]/ [] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. [38] button Each time you press the button, the song pauses or plays. [0] [9] buttons When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 29) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 29), enters the track/ file/disc number.

Dual Zone System

[2-ZONE] button Each time you press the button, "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 14) is turned ON or OFF. [5]/ [] buttons Adjusts the volume of the rear channel. The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone System is ON.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 22) mode. [38] button Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 25) mode. English |

Installing the Escutcheon
For General Motors 1 Refer to the section <Removing the 2 3
Hard Rubber Frame> (page 53) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Cut out accessory 4 to meet the shape of the opening of the center console. Attach accessory 4 to the unit.
Cut out to meet the shape of the opening in the vehicle.

Accessory4

For TOYOTA/ SCION 1 Refer to the section <Removing
the Hard Rubber Frame> (page 53) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Cut out accessory 4 as illustrated.

Cutting line

When cutting out accessory 4, make sure it fits the opening of the center console. Accessory4
3 Fold double-sided adhesive
(accessory 5) along the slit and attach it to accessory 4 cut-out against the center rib as illustrated. Use 2 pieces of accessory 5 for 1 accessory 4 cut-out. Attach accessory 4 cut-out to the unit.

Accessory5

Installation

Installing the Unit

Firewall or metal support
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap (commercially available)

Accessory6

USB Device Connection 1 Remove the cap and connect the USB cable

(Accessory7).

2 Connect the USB device to the unit using the

supplied cable.

Removing the Unit
Removing the Hard Rubber Frame (escutcheon) 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool 2
and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Accessory2

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.
Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the Hard Rubber
Frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral 3
washer (M4X8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools 2 deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
4 Lower the removal tool towards 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,
carefully not to drop it.

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. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. Theres a source you cant switch. Theres no media inserted. Set the media you want to listen to. If theres no media in this unit, you cant switch to each source. The Disc changer isnt connected. Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isnt connected to its input terminal, You cant switch to an external disc source. The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF. The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. Theres no loudness effect. Youre using Subwoofer preout. Loudness has no effect in Subwoofer preout. The TEL mute function does not work. 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. 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 isnt compensated for. Tuner source is selected. High-pitched tone isnt 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. Center the fader and balance settings. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The values of Volume offset are low. Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio Setup> (page 14). The <Built-in Amp Setting> (page 37) is OFF. Turn it ON. The sound quality is poor or distorted. One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. The speakers are not wired correctly. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. The Touch Sensor Tone doesnt sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cant be output from the preout jack. The <Touch Sensor Tone> (page 35) is OFF. Turn it ON. Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock cant be adjusted. The received RDS station isnt sending time data. Receive another RDS station. The Dimmer function does not work. The Dimmer wire is not connected correctly. Check the Dimmer wire connection. The <Dimmer> (page 37) is OFF. Turn it ON. The sound is not output from Subwoofer or it outputs the different sound. When "2 ZONE"/ "2ZON" of <Audio Setup> (page 14) is set to ON. Set "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> to OFF. Cannot display the Russian characters. -- Refer to <Selecting Russian Characters> (page 41). The display blacks out while scrolling. <Display Illumination Control> is set to OFF. Refer to <Display Illumination Control> (page 37).

MW tuner section

Frequency range (9 kHz space) : 531 kHz 1611 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 25 V

Audio section

Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) : 30 W x 4 Speaker impedance :48 Tone action Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB Treble : 10 kHz 8 dB Preout level / Load DPX701U: 5000 mV/10 k (during disc play) DPX501U: 2500 mV/10 k Preout impedance DPX701U: 80 DPX501U: 600

LW tuner section

Frequency range : 153 kHz 281 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 45 V

CD player section

Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed (Audio file) : rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (1 dB) : 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.008 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) DPX701U: 110 dB DPX501U: 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio

Auxiliary input

Frequency response (1 dB) : 20 Hz 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 100 k
Operating voltage (11 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 112 x 159 mm Weight DPX701U: 1.64 kg DPX501U: 1.60 kg