CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X889 KDC-MP828 KDC-MP7028 KDC-MP728 KDC-X789 KDC-MP628

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X889/MP828/MP7028/MP728/X789/MP628 Serial number

B64-2962-00/00 (KW)

Contents
Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA Notes on Multi-function Key System General features
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Sound Field Control Sound Management system Equalizer Control WOW Control Bypass Control Memory mode Memory Recall mode Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Faceplate Angle Adjustment Display Mode Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Display Switching (Display Type B) Text Display Switching (Display Type C/ Display Type D) Font Color Select G-Analyzer display Switching TEL Mute

Tuner features

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

RDS features

Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Registration of a station as a PTY Program Type preset
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 32
Playing CD & Audio file 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 Disc Random Play Folder Select Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Text/Title Scroll
SIRIUS tuner control features
Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode Switching Seek Mode Select the channel Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Selecting the Preset Band Channel Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Text Scroll for SIRIUS tuner source
HD Radio control features

Tuning

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Menu system

Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Dimmer Switching preout Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer Reset G-Analyzer Calibration setup G-Analyzer Stop Watch Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset AMP Control Traffic Information CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Receive mode Setting SIRIUS ID (ESN) display Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Picture downloading Voice Index ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Call Demonstration mode Setting
Basic Operations of remote Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications
WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. 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.
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.

Limitation of structure for the file and the folder
Maximum number of directory levels: 8 Maximum number of folders: 100 Maximum number of files per folder: KDC-MP7028/MP728/MP628: 255 KDC-X889/MP828/X789: 4096

Playable AAC file

".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details.
Playing order of the Audio file
The Audio file is played in the order which is written by writing soft. 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. Example 0: Folder CD (1) : Audio file

Playable MP3 file

MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps Sampling frequency KDC-MP7028/MP728/MP628: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz KDC-X889/MP828/X789: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

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

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Playable media

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Depending on the writing software, it may not be possible to use quick formatted CD-RW discs. When recording to the media up to the maximum capacity at once, the writing soft is set to "Disc at once".

Playable disc format

ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet Romeo Long file name.
The maximum number of characters for display
File/Folder name: KDC-MP7028/MP728/MP628: 64 characters KDC-X889/MP828/X789: 128 characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property/ AAC song information (KDC-X889/MP828/X789 only): 30 characters
Playing order Playing order after ! play. ", #, $, %. File search Forward file search during # play. Push the Control knob to [] $ Folder search Forward folder search during " play. Push the Control knob to [FM] 3, 4. Folder select When it is set to directory 4, skip to the folder before the same level by folder select. Push the Control knob to [4] 2 When it is set to directory 3, makes the level up by folder select. Push the Control knob to [AM] 2
Notes on Multi-function Key System
Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [1] [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below.
Real operational example of the Multifunction 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. Example: KDC-X889/MP828

S.F.C S.M.S EQ WOW On Off DISP
Whats 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 [1] [6] button above the button. Pressing the [1] [6] 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 [1] [6] 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. Example: Function display of CD & External disc source Example: KDC-X889/MP828
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP F SEL
S.F.C S.M.S EQ WOW On Off DISP S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL

General features

ATT VOL ANG Control knob

Release button

NEXT/ MENU

ATT VOL

ANG Control knob
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) CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" or "HD Radio" "Compact Disc" "CD Changer" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY"

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When its ON, "ATT" is displayed.
Function of the KDC-MP7028/KDC-MP728/KDCX789/KDC-MP628

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment
Press the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Rear Volume *1 "Rear Volume" Subwoofer level*2,3,4 "Sub-WLevel" "Bass Level" Bass level*5 Middle level*5 "Middle Level" Treble level*5 "Treble Level" Balance "Balance" "Fader" Fader*4 Exit Audio Control mode Range 15 ++++8 Left 15 Right 15 Rear 15 Front 15

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Rear Volume *1 "Rear Volume" Subwoofer level*2,3 "Sub-WLevel" Balance "Balance" Fader*3 "Fader" Exit Audio Control mode Range 15 +15 Left 15 Right 15 Rear 15 Front 15
(KDC-MP7028/X789) Low Pass Filter*1,2 "LPF-SW" (KDC-MP728/MP628) (KDC-MP7028/X789) Subwoofer Phase*1,2 Volume offset Loudness Dual Zone System "SW Phase" "Vol-Offset" "LOUD" "2 ZONE"
*1 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 13) is set to "ON". *2 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 14) is set to "SW ON". *2 You can control this item when Speaker Select Subwoofer of <Sound Management system> (page 15) is set to any item other than "None". *3 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 13) is set to "OFF".
Press any button. Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and [ATT]/[ANG] button.

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network.

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Volume offset: Each sources volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. *1You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 43) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP728/ MP628 only) *1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 14) is set to "SW ON". *2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> is set to "OFF". Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - The channel of sub source is set up by <Dual Zone System Setting> (page 45). - Main source is selected by [SRC] button. - The volume of Front channel is adjusted by [VOL] knob. - The volume of Rear channel is adjusted by <Audio Control> (page 10). - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. The Dual Zone System can be used with the Auxiliary input sources shown below. - Internal auxiliary input

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

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Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Dual Zone.

Speaker Setting

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

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.

4 Setup the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Volume offset Dual Zone System Display "Vol-Offset" "2 ZONE" Range OFF/ON
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob. "SP SEL" is displayed.
3 Select the Speaker type

Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Display "Indicator" "Speana/Clock" "Date" "Blank"
Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Title Display "Indicator" "Speana/Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Title"*
5 Enter Font Color select mode
Press the [4] ("COLOR") button.
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display part.
Select the Font Color Push the Control knob to [4] or [].

G-Counter display

Function of the KDC-X889/KDC-MP828/KDCMP7028/KDC-MP728/KDC-X789 Display Type E
G-Analyzer display Switching
Switches G-Analyzer display when the Display type is set to "Display Type E". (G: gravity)
Before switching G-Analyzer display, <G-Counter Level set> (page 44) and <G-Analyzer Calibration set> (page 44) are required to be setup.
Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] (KDC-X889/MP828)/[2] (KDC-MP7028/MP728/X789) button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).
G-Graphic display Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction (e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic. G-Meter display (Graphic) Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right direction G, and left direction G by the numerical value. G-Meter display (Text) The maximum value of acceleration G, right direction G, and left direction G is displayed by the numerical value. The value of G is only the reference so it is differed from the actual value. G-Counter display Adds the point of the acceleration level. The point is determined after a lapse of 1 hr drive or at power off (ex; ACC Off ), and then it will be displayed by the graph. Furthermore, it displays the average of the past data by the line. (The scale of graph is determined along with the largest point among the past 10 data.) The value of G-Meter display and G-Counter display can be reset by <G-Analyzer Reset> (page 44).
Push the Control knob to [4] or []. Select the "Display Type E" display.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

5 Enter G-Analyzer display select mode
Press the [3] ("GMENU") button.
6 Select the G-Analyzer display
Push the Control knob to [4] or []. G-Force Sensor display G- Graphic display
When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
G-Meter display (Graphic) G-Meter display (Text)

Control knob

AUTO /AME
16 Preset station number Frequency display

Band display

ST indicator

Selecting the station.

Tuning mode Auto seek

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Display "Seek Mode Auto 1" Preset station seek "Seek Mode Auto 2" Manual "Seek Mode Manual"
Operation Automatic search for a station. Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Normal manual tuning control.

3 Tune up or down band

Push the Control knob to [4] or [].
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Function of remote

Direct Access Tuning
Entering the frequency and tuning.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Tuning mode switches as shown below.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. " " is displayed.

3 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM)

Preset Tuning

Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0] Calling up the stations in the memory.
Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" "[6]" are displayed above the [1] [6] buttons. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

3 Call up the station

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" "MD Changer" Disc player CD changer MD changer
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 to [FM] or [AM].

Direct Track/File Search

Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and plays.
The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.
1 Enter the track/file number
Direct File Search can be selected up to 999. (KDCX889/MP828/X789 only)

2 Do Track/File Search

Press the [4] or [] button.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding Hold down on [] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on [4] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
The sound is not output while the Audio file is being searched. Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while AAC file is being played. (KDC-MP7028/MP728/MP628 only) Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done depending on AAC file format. (KDC-X889/MP828/ X789 only)
Canceling Direct Track/File Search Press the [38] button.
Function of disc changers with remote

Direct Disc Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob to [4] or []. English |
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder folder youre listening to.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order.
Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).
Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).
2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play
Press the [4] ("REP") button. Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play switches as shown below.

Push the Control knob to [FM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. Select the HD AM band Push the Control knob to [AM].

MENU Menu display

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.

4 Exit Menu mode

When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that arent applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by step. It is the item when the menu item of Middle text display part is selected.

1 Enter Menu mode

2 Select the menu item
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep" display.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob to [4] or []. Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the knob is pushed it switches "Beep : ON" or "Beep : OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting. You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. English |

In Standby mode

Security Code
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when its removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Press the Reset button and when its removed from the battery power source
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
the Security Code. "Approved" is displayed. The unit can be used.
The setup Security Code can be done when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 50) is set as OFF. When the Security Code function is activated, the code cant be changed and the function cant be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice.

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "Beep : ON" "Beep : OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When "Enter" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.

Manual Clock Adjustment

This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 43) is set as OFF.
4 Select the digits to enter
5 Select the Security Code numbers
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the

Security Code.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "Re-Enter" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob to [4] or [].
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and
reenter the Security Code. "Approved" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode
Push the knob to [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.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI : ON" "DSI : OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF.
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to
adjust Push the Control knob to [4] or []. The items that are blinking are items that can be adjusted.

4 Adjust each item

5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "Button : Red" "Button : Green" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green.
6 Exit Date adjustment mode

Date Mode

Setting the date format.

Dimmer

Dimming this units display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "Dimmer : ON" "Dimmer : OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesnt dim.

4 Adjust the AMP Control item

5 Exit AMP Control mode

You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode. Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.

In HD Radio mode

Receive mode Setting

Sets the receive mode.

Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you arent listening to the radio. Display "TI : OFF" "TI : ON" Setting The Traffic Information function is OFF. The Traffic Information function is ON.
1 Select the Receive mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Receive Mode" display.

2 Enter Receive mode

3 Set the Receive mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the Receive mode switches as shown below. Receive mode Auto mode Display "Auto" Operation Analog broadcasts and digital broadcasts will be switched automatically. When both are being transmitted, the digital broadcast will have priority. Digital broadcasts only. Analog broadcasts only.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic INFO" is displayed it and it switches to traffic information.
During reception of an AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to an FM station. During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information its automatically the remembered volume.

Digital Analog

"Digital" "Analog"

4 Exit Receive mode

Even if the "Auto" setting, and analog broadcast will be received during the reception of a ball game mode (non-delayed broadcast program).
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Push the Control knob to [4] or []. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches as shown below. "AUX"/"AUX EXT" "DVD" "PORTABLE" "GAME" "VIDEO" "TV"

[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] [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 28) mode. [38] button Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 30) mode.

Dual Zone System

[2-ZONE] button Each time the button is pressed, "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12/13) is turned ON and OFF. [5]/ [] buttons Adjusts the volume of the rear channel. It activates while the Dual Zone System is ON.

In Disc source

[4]/ [] buttons Doing track/file forward and backward. [+]/ [] buttons Doing disc/folder forward and backward. [38] button Each time the button is pressed, the song pauses and plays. [0] [9] buttons When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 33) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 33), enter the track/ file/disc number.
[FM] button Select the preset band. [4]/ [] buttons Search up or down channel. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 38) mode.
[FM] button Select the HD FM band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed, it switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. [AM] button Select the HD AM band. [4]/ [] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset stations.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories 1..1 2..2 3..4 4..4 5..1
If the power is not turned ON (or it is ON, but will be OFF immediately), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. If your cars ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die. If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires arent touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating. Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals. Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal. After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly. Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less.

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,
being careful 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.
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 12/13). The <Built-in Amp Setting> (page 44) 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. 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 doesnt work. The Dimmer wire isnt connected correctly. Check the Dimmer wire connection. The <Dimmer> (page 43) is OFF. Turn it ON. The sound is not output from Subwoofer or it outputs the different sound. When "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12/13) is set to ON. Turn OFF "2 ZONE". There are no audio control effects. FOCUS/ SRS 3D item on <WOW Control> (page 17) have no effect in rear output. ---

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. 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. 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>. 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.

No Disc:

TOC Error:

HD Radio source

? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The preset broadcast station is not transmitting in the mode that was set with <Receive mode Setting> (page 46). Please set <Receive mode Setting> to "Auto". In digital AM broadcasting, receive mode switches between stereo and monaural too often. Receiving condition is bad or unstable. Stereo is chosen when receiving condition is good, and it switches to monaural when the condition becomes bad. HD Radio tuner is connected to KCA-S210A or other units. Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to the control unit.
Error 05: Blank Disc: No Track: Error 15:

No Panel:

Error 77:

Mecha Error:

Hold Error: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60C (140F), stopping all operation. Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60C (140F), the disc will start playing again. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. Radio text data is being received. Text for the Sirius tuner source is being received. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. The unit is reading the data on the disc. 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. Writing Error: Incorrect File: Cant Download: Download Error: This unit does not work properly for some reason. Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer. No Display File: No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-ROM. Make sure that a files created with referring to <http://www.kenwood.netdisp.com> is contained in the CD-ROM. Do not delete the extension (.kbm) created when the file was created. The file selected to be downloaded has a format that this unit cannot read. Recreate the file. Writing failed while the file was downloaded. Try the downloading again.

No Name: Waiting:

Load: Reading: IN (Blink):
Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. ---Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is played. ----
DEMO MODE: The Demonstration mode has been selected. The <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 50) is ON. Turn it OFF.