How to use the M MODE and SEL buttons
If you use M MODE or SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons, 4 / buttons, 5/ buttons, and the control dial) enter the corresponding control mode. Ex.: When you press number button 1 after pressing M MODE, to operate the FM tuner.

Handling discs

Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it. Do not use disc type accessories. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. If the disc center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the disc only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.
Discs that cannot be used
Discs that are not round cannot be used.
To use these controls for original functions, press M MODE again. However, pressing SEL makes the unit enters a different mode. Waiting for about 15 seconds without pressing any of these buttons will automatically cancels the control.
Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs 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.)
Indication language: In this manual, English indications are used for purposes of explanation. You can select the indication language on the monitor on the LANGUAGE setting (see page 40).

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Detaching the control panel
Avoid touching the connectors.
Attaching the control panel
Opening and closing the control panel

Close.

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DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the U.S., Japan and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, inc. and are used under license. Official DivX Ultra Certified product Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with enhanced playback of DivX media files and the DivX Media Format iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State. Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Manufacturer:

Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan

EU Representative's:

Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands

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Playable disc type

Disc type

Recording format, file type, etc
DVD Video (Region Code: 2) *

Playable

DVD Audio DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/Rewritable (DVD-R/-RW *2, +R/+RW *3) DVD Video: UDF bridge DVD-VR DivX/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MP3/ WMA/WAV: ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo, Joliet DVD Video DVD-VR DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 MP3/WMA/WAV AAC JPEG/MPEG4 DVD+VR DVD-RAM Dual Disc CD/VCD DVD side Non-DVD side Audio CD/CD Text (CD-DA)/DTS-CD *4 VCD (Video CD) SVCD (Super Video CD) CD-ROM CD-I (CD-I Ready) CD Recordable/Rewritable CD-DA (CD-R/-RW) DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo, MP3/WMA/WAV Joliet AAC JPEG/MPEG4 * If you insert a DVD Video disc of an incorrect Region Code, REGION CODE ERROR appears on the monitor. *2 DVD-R recorded in multi-border format is also playable (except for dual layer discs). DVD-RW dual layer discs are not playable. *3 It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (Video format only) discs. +RW double layer discs are not playable. *4 To reproduce DTS sound, use the DIGITAL OUT terminal (see also pages 41 and 47).

Open the control panel.

Make sure to detach the USB device before opening the control panel, as it might block the opening mechanism. To detach the USB device, see page 26.

Insert the disc.

Playback starts automatically.
To stop play and eject the disc
Start playback if necessary.
Prohibiting disc ejection
Press SOURCE to listen to another playback source. To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

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Operations using the control panel
Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to.
(Number buttons) *3 [Press] Select chapter [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward chapter *1 [Press] Select chapter [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward chapter *1 [Press] Select track [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *2 [Press] Select track [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *1 [Press] Select track [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *1 [Press] Select track [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *1 *1 Search speed: *2 Search speed: *3 Press to select number 1 to 6; hold to select number 7 to 12. Select title During stop: Locate title During play/pause: Locate chapter During stop: Locate program During play/pause: Locate chapter Locate particular folder directly
Select program number/ playlist number Select folder

Select folder

Locate particular track directly (PBC not in use) Locate particular folder directly Locate particular track directly
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After pressing M MODE, press the following buttons to.
Skip 10 chapters (during play or pause) Repeat Chapter: Repeat current chapter Repeat Title: Repeat current title Repeat Chapter: Repeat current chapter Repeat Program: Repeat current program (not available for Playlist Playback) Repeat Track: Repeat current track Repeat Folder: Repeat current folder
Skip 10 chapters (during play or pause)
Skip 10 tracks (within the same folder)
Random Folder: Randomly play all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders Random All: Randomly play all tracks
Skip 10 tracks (PBC not in use) Skip 10 tracks (within the same folder)
Repeat Track: Random All: Repeat current track (PBC not in Randomly play all tracks (PBC use) not in use) Repeat Track: Repeat current track Repeat Folder: Repeat current folder Random Folder: Randomly play all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders Random All: Randomly play all tracks Random All: Randomly play all tracks ).

Skip 10 tracks

Repeat Track: Repeat current track
You can also cancel the playback mode by selecting Off or press number button 4 (

[Press] Select track (during play or pause) [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track search *3
For DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV, track is searched within the same folder. To erase a misentry, press CLR (clear) while holding SHIFT. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Search speed: Slow motion speed: Search speed: Search speed: Search speed:
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Using menu driven features. (DVD-Video/ DVD-VR)
1 Press TOP M/MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Press % / / @ * / # * to select an item you want
Operations using the on-screen bar
(DVD/DVD-VR/DivX/MPEG Video/VCD) These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller.

to start play.

3 Press ENT (enter) to confirm.
* Not applicable for DVD-VR.
Show the on-screen bar (see page 23). (twice) Select an item.
Canceling the PBC playback. (VCD)
1 During stop, press DIRECT while holding SHIFT. 2 Hold SHIFT, then press the number buttons (0 9)
to enter the desired number.
To resume PBC, press TOP M/MENU.
Make a selection. If pop-up menu appears.
To cancel pop-up menu, press RETURN. For entering time/numbers, see the following.

Entering time/numbers

Press % / to change the number, then press @ / # to move to the next entry. Each time you press % / , the number increases/ decreases by one value. After entering the numbers, press ENT (enter). It is not required to enter the zero and tailing zeros (the last two digits in the example below). Ex.: Time search DVD: _:_ _:_ _ (Ex.: 1:02:00) Press % once, then # twice to go to the third entry, % twice, then press ENT (enter).
To remove the on-screen bar

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On-screen bar

Ex.: DVD-Video

Information Operation
1 Disc type 2 DVD-Video/DTS-CD: Audio signal format type

6 Playback status

and channel VCD: PBC 3 Playback mode *1 DVD-Video: T. RPT: Title repeat C. RPT: Chapter repeat DVD-VR: C. RPT: Chapter repeat PG. RPT: Program repeat DivX/MPEG Video: T. RPT: Track repeat F. RPT: Folder repeat F. RND: Folder random A. RND: All random T. RPT: Track repeat VCD *2: A. RND: All random 4 Playback information Current title/chapter Current program/chapter Current playlist/chapter Current track Current folder/track 5 Time indication Elapsed playing time of the disc (For DVD-Video, elapsed playing time of the current title/program/ playlist.) DVD-Video/DVD-VR: Remaining title/program/playlist time VCD: Remaining disc time Elapsed playing time of the current chapter/track *3 Remaining time of the current chapter/track *3

* Not selectable for CD.

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Operations using the list screen
(DVD-VR/DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV) These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller.
3 Current page/total number of the pages included

in the list

4 Current folder/track (highlighted bar)

List screen (DVD-VR)

You can use ORIGINAL PROGRAM or PLAY LIST screen anytime while playing DVD-VR with its data recorded. 1 Select a list screen.
List screen (DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/ WAV)
Before playing, you can display the folder list/track list to confirm the contents and start playing a track.
Display the folder list while stop.
Select an item from the folder list.
Track list of the selected folder appears. To go back to the folder list, press RETURN.
Select a track to start playing. or MP3/WMA/WAV: Control screen appears (see page 24).
1 Program/playlist number 2 Recording date 3 Recording source (TV station, the input
Ex.: Folder list 1 Current folder number/total folder number 2 Current track number/total number of tracks in the
terminal of the recording equipment, etc.) Start time of recording Title of the program/playlist * Current selection (highlighted bar) Creating date of playlist Number of chapters Playback time * The title of the original program or playlist may not be displayed depending on the recording equipment.
2 Select an item from the list.

current folder

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Listening to the USB device
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, portable HDD, etc. to the unit. You can also connect an Apple iPod to the USB input jack. For details of the operations, see pages 28 31. This unit can play DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV tracks stored in a USB device. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or detach the USB device.

USB input jack

USB memory
Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture if you play back a DivX/MPEG file. You can also control playback by referring to the monitor screen. (See also pages 22 25.) See pages for operation using the remote controller. See pages 40, 41, and 44 for more settings. If appears on the monitor when pressing a button, the unit cannot accept the operation you have tried to do. In some cases, without showing , operations will not be accepted. If a USB device has been attached. Playback starts from where it has been stopped previously. If a different USB device is currently attached, playback starts from the beginning.
You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (See pages 17 25.) You cannot select USB when Dual Zone is in use (see page 27).

Cautions:

Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving. Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while Reading is shown on the display. Do not start the car engine if a USB device is connected. This unit may not be able to play the files depending on the type of USB device. Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices. You cannot connect a computer to the USB input terminal of the unit. Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data. Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct sunlight, or high temperature to avoid deformation or cause damages to the device. Some USB devices may not work immediately after you turn on the power. For more details about USB operations, see page 44.
To stop play and detach the USB device
Straightly pull it out from the unit. Press SOURCE to listen to another playback source.

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Dual Zone operations
You can enjoy disc playback on the external monitor connected to the VIDEO output terminal and 2nd AUDIO OUT plugs while listening to any source (other than AM and USB) through the speakers. You cannot select AM or USB as the source when Dual Zone is activated. When Dual Zone is in use, you can only operate the DVD/CD player using the remote controller. For operations, see pages 20 25. These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller.

Activate Dual Zone.

DUAL indicator lights up on the display. The main source automatically changes to DISC. To select a different source (main source) to listen through the speakers, press SOURCE on the control panel. By using the buttons on the control panel, you can operate the newly selected source without affecting Dual Zone operations.
Adjust the volume through the 2nd AUDIO OUT plug.
Operate the DVD/CD player using the remote controller by referring to the monitor screen.
To cancel Dual Zone operations

On the control panel:

DUAL indicator goes off.

Select the desired item.

If the selected item has another layer, you will enter the layer. Repeat this step until the desired track is played.
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To select a track from Search Mode
1 Enter Search Mode menu. or
To select a playback mode/change the speed of the Audiobooks
Playback mode selection screen appears on the category list section of the control screen.

2 Select an item.

3 Select a playback mode/speed. 2 Select a menu item.
RANDOM: Selecting Shuffle Songs starts playback.
3 Select a search mode category, then the desired

AUDIO BOOK:

track.

REPEAT ONE

Same as Repeat One. Same as Repeat All. Same as Shuffle Albums. Same as Shuffle Songs. Plays at normal speed. Plays faster. Plays slower.

Search modes category:

For Music: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Podcasts, Genres, Composers, or Audiobooks For Videos: Video Playlists, Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, or Video Podcasts Available Search Modes depend on the type of your iPod. To return to the previous search mode screen, press MENU. To return to the control screen, press RETURN.
REPEAT ALL RANDOM ALBUMS* RANDOM SONGS NORMAL FASTER SLOWER
* Functions only if you select All Albums or All in Albums of the main MENU.

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4 Confirm the selection.
You can also change the settings from the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items. See AudioBooks on page 38.

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Listening to the other external components
You can connect an external component to: AV-IN (video) input jack on the control panel. Preparation: Make sure to connect and turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture. If the parking brake is not engaged, Parking Brake appears on the display and no playback video on the monitor. For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). LINE IN terminals on the rear of this unit.
Select LINE IN, or AV IN.
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. Adjust the volume.
Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 34 and 35).

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Connecting an external component to the AV-IN input jack
AV mini plug cable (supplied)
Portable Video/ Audio player *

AV mini plug cable CA-C3AV (not supplied) Portable Video/Audio player *
When the supplied AV mini plug cable and commercially-supplied 3.5 mini plug cable (male male) are used, a noise may be generated during source switching. * Portable Video/Audio player of this pin-allocation can be connected: 1 Audio (R) Video GND 2 GND GND 3 Video Audio (R) Audio (R) 4 Audio (L) Audio (L) Audio (L) Camcorder iPod, etc. AUX

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Selecting a preset sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
Enter the setting menu. Select EQ.

Select On.

If Bypass is selected, you can listen to the original sound mode recorded. lights up on the display.

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. When is shown on the display, you can move back to the previous screen by pressing number button 3 or 6.
Select a preset sound mode.
For EQ setting, see above.
Adjust the selected setting item. A Fad/Bal (Fader/Balance) 1 Press number button 1 ( ) to move to the Fad/Bal adjustment display. 2 Adjust the speaker output balance by pressing: 5 / : between the front and rear speakers. [F6 to R6]
/ : between the left and right speakers. [L6 to R6] B Subwoofer 1 Press number button 1 ( ) to move to the Subwoofer adjustment display. 2 Use 4 / to select a cutoff frequency to the subwoofer. Off *: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. 55Hz: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz are cut off. 85Hz: Frequencies higher than 85 Hz are cut off. 120Hz: Frequencies higher than 120 Hz are cut off. 3 Turn the control dial to adjust the subwoofer output level. [0 to 8] 4 Press number button 1 ( ) to move to another setting level. 4 / : select the quality of LPF. [12dB/oct or 24dB/oct] Control dial: Turn the control dial to select the subwoofer phase. [0deg (normal) or 180deg (reverse)] Continued on the next page

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* If Off is selected in step 2, you can only adjust the subwoofer phase. C Hi Pass (Hi Pass Filter) Turn the control dial to select the cutoff frequency to the front/rear speakers. Set this to match the LPF setting. Off: All signals are sent to the front/rear speakers. 62Hz: Frequencies lower than 62 Hz are cut off. 95Hz: Frequencies lower than 95 Hz are cut off. 135Hz: Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are cut off. D VolAdjust, [5 to +5] Turn the control dial to adjust the input level of each source (except FM). Adjust to match the input level of the FM sound level. Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust. E Loudness, [Off or On] Turn the control dial to select Off or On. When On is selected, low and high frequencies sound are boosted to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

DOWN MIX AUDIO D. RANGE COMPRESSION DivX REGISTRATION OTHER
FILE TYPE (DISC) Select playback file type when a disc contains different types of files. AUDIO : Play MP3/WMA/WAV files. VIDEO : Play DivX/MPEG Video files. AUDIO + VIDEO : Play MP3/WMA/WAV/DivX/MPEG Video files. FILE TYPE (USB) Select playback file type when a USB contains different types of files. AUDIO : Play MP3/WMA/WAV files. : Play DivX/MPEG Video files. VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO : Play MP3/WMA/WAV/DivX/MPEG Video files.
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More about this unit

Turning on the power
By pressing SOURCE on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.

FM RDS operations

Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of RDS signalsPI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without receiving these data correctly, Network-Tracking Reception will not operate correctly. If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby Reception, the volume level automatically changes to the preset level (TI Vol) if the current level is lower than the preset level. When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated (with AF selected), Network-Tracking Reception is also activated automatically. On the other hand, Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated without deactivating Alternative Frequency Reception. (See page 15.) TA Standby Reception and PTY Standby Reception will be temporarily canceled while listening to an AM station. If you want to know more about RDS, visit <http://www.rds.org.uk>.

Turning off the power

If you turn off the power while listening to a track, playback will start from where it had been stopped previously next time you turn on the power.

General

If you change the source while listening to a disc, playback stops. Next time you select DISC as the playback source, playback will start from where it had been stopped previously. After ejecting a disc or removing a USB device, No Disc or No USB appears and you cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc, reattach a USB device, or press SOURCE to select another playback source.

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory
During SSM search. All previously stored stations are erased and the stations are stored anew. Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency). When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will be automatically tuned in. When storing a station manually, the previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
In this manual, words track and file are interchangeably used. This unit can only play back audio CD (CD-DA) files if different type of files are recorded in the same disc.

Inserting a disc

When a disc is inserted upside down, Please Eject appears on the display. Press OPEN, then 0 to eject the disc.

Ejecting a disc

If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.

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After ejecting a disc, No Disc appears and you cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc or press SOURCE to select another playback source.
WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media Audio. WMA files copy-protected with DRM. Files which have the data such as ATRAC3, etc. AAC files and OGG files.
Playing Recordable/Rewritable discs
This unit can recognize a total of files and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). This unit can recognize a total 25 characters for file/ folder names. Use only finalized discs. This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. This unit may be unable to play back some discs or files due to their characteristics or recording conditions. Rewritable discs may require a longer readout time.

Playing DivX files

This unit can play back DivX files with the extension code <.divx>, <.div>, <.avi> (regardless of the letter caseupper/lower). This unit supports DivX Media Format files, <.divx> or <.avi>. This unit can display a unique registration code DivX Video-on-Demand (VODa kind of Digital Rights Management). For activation and more details, visit <www.divx.com/vod>. Audio stream should conform to MP3 or Dolby Digital. This unit does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression). The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be played back correctly. This unit cannot play back the following files: Files encoded in Codec (Compressor-decompressor) other than DivX Codec. The maximum bit rate for video signals (average) is 4 Mbps. If you want to know more about DivX, visit <http://www.divx.com>.

Playing DVD-VR files

For details about DVD-VR format and playlist, refer to the instructions supplied with the recording equipment.
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV files
The maximum number of characters for folder and file names is 25 characters; 128 characters for MP3/ WAV and 64 characters for WMA tag information. This unit can play back files with the extension code <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> (regardless of the letter caseupper/lower). This unit can show the names of albums, artists (performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for the MP3/WMA/WAV files. This unit can display only one-byte characters. No other characters can be correctly displayed. This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate). Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed time indication. This unit cannot play back the following files: MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format. MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2. WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and voice format.

Playing MPEG Video files

This unit can play back MPEG Video files with the extension code <.mpg>, <.mpeg>, or <.mod>. Audio stream should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer 2. This unit cannot playback the following files: WMV (Windows Media Video) files RM (Real Media) format files The maximum bit rate for video signals (average) is 4 Mbps.
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Changing the source

If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select DISC for the playback source, disc play starts from where it has been stopped previously.
This unit may not play back files in a USB device properly when using a USB extension cord. This unit cannot assure proper functions or supply power to all types of USB devices. For MPEG1/2 files: The maximum bit rate for video signals (average) is 2 Mbps.

USB operations

Connecting a USB device automatically changes the source to USB. While playing from a USB device, the playback order may differ from the one from other players. This unit may be unable to play back some USB devices or some files due to their characteristics or recording conditions. Depending on the shape of the USB devices and connection ports, some USB devices may not be attached properly or the connection might be loose. When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its instructions. Connect one USB mass storage class device to the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub. This unit is compatible with the USB Full-Speed. If the connected USB device does not have the correct files, No File appears. This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate). The maximum number of characters for folder and file names is 25 characters; 128 characters for MP3/ WAV and 64 characters for WMA Tag information. This unit can recognize a total of files and 250 folders (999 files per folder). The unit cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA. USB devices equipped with special functions such as data security functions cannot be used with the unit. Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions. This unit may not recognized a USB device connected through a USB card reader.

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Controllable iPod (connected through.): USB input jack: iPod nano (1st & 2nd Generation) iPod video (5th Generation) * * To watch the video with its audio, connect the iPod using the USB Audio and Video cable (not supplied). Update your iPod to the latest software version before using it with this unit. You can check the software version of your iPod under About in the Setting menu of the iPod. For details about updating your iPod, visit <http://www.apple.com>. While the unit is being turned on, the iPod is charged through this unit. iPod shuffle and iPhone cannot be used with this unit. You can control the iPod from this unit when KENWOOD or appears on the iPod display after connection. The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod. If playback is stopped, select a track from the selection menu or press 3/8 (BAND) to play back the same track again. The text information may not be displayed correctly: Some characters such as accented letters cannot be shown correctly on the display. Depends on the condition of communication between the iPod and the unit. If the text information includes more than 16 characters, it scrolls on the display. This unit can display up to 128 characters. Notice: When operating an iPod, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following Kenwood web site: For the USB connection: <http://www.kenwood.com/i/kca-ip/>

General settingsPSM

Auto setting for Dimmer may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a control dial for dimming. In this case, change the Dimmer setting to any other than Auto. If LCD Type is set to Auto, the display pattern will change to the Positive or Negative pattern depending on the Dimmer setting. If you change the Amp Gain setting from High PWR to Low PWR while the volume level is set higher than Volume 30, the unit automatically changes the volume level to Volume 30.
When the language you have selected is not recorded on a disc, the original language is automatically used as the initial language. In addition, for some discs, the initial languages settings will not work as you set due to their internal disc programming. When you select 16:9 for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly changes due to the process for converting the picture width. Even if 4:3 PAN SCAN is selected, the screen size may become 4:3 LETTERBOX for some discs.

Available characters

Upper case

Lower case

Numbers and symbols
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About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals
Through the analog terminals (Speaker out/ LINE OUT): 2-channel signal is emitted. When playing a multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. DTS sound cannot be reproduced. (AUDIODOWN MIX: see page 41.) Through DIGITAL OUT (optical): Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Audio) are emitted through this terminal. (For more details, see table on page 47.) To reproduce multi-channel sounds such as Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG Audio, connect an amplifier or a decoder compatible with these multi-channel sources to this terminal, and set DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT correctly. (See page 41.) About Dual Zone: Through the 2nd AUDIO OUT, 2-channel signal is emitted. When playing a multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. (See page 27.)

On-screen guide icons

During playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the monitor. : Playback : Pause : DVD-Video/VCD: Forward slow motion : DVD-Video: Reverse slow motion : Forward search : Reverse search DVD: The following icons appear at the beginning of a scene containing: : Multi-subtitle languages : Multi-audio languages : Multi-angle views

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Output signals through the DIGITAL OUT terminal
Output signals are different depending on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT setting on the setup menu (see page 41).
Output Signal Playback Disc
DVD-Video 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bits Linear PCM 96 kHz Linear PCM Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Audio Audio CD, Video CD Audio CD with DTS DivX/ MPEG MP3/WMA WAV Dolby Digital MPEG Audio MPEG bitstream STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/ PCM PCM ONLY OFF

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Specifications
Maximum Power Output: Continuous Power Output (RMS): Load Impedance: Equalizer Control Range: AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Frequency: Front/Rear: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel 19 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion 4 (4 to 8 allowance) Band 1: 68 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz Band 2: 210 Hz, 320 Hz, 460 Hz Band 3: 680 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz Band 4: 2.1 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 4.6 kHz Band 5: 6.8 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz 10 dB 70 dB Digital (DIGITAL OUT: Optical): Line-Out Level/Impedance: Output Impedance: Subwoofer-out Level/Impedance: Color system: Video Output (composite): Other Terminal: Frequency Range: Signal wave length: 660 nm Output level: 21 dBm to 15 dBm 2.5 V/20 k load (full scale) 1 k 2.5 V/20 k load (full scale) PAL 1 Vp-p/75 AV-IN (video) input jack, USB input jack, Aerial input, 2nd AUDIO OUT, LINE IN FM: AM: FM Tuner: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Frequency Response: Stereo Separation: MW Tuner: LW Tuner: Sensitivity: Selectivity: Sensitivity: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (MW) 522 kHz to kHz (LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz TUNER SECTION 11.3 dBf (1.0 V/75 ) 16.3 dBf (1.8 V/75 ) 40 Hz to Hz 35 dB 20 V 35 dB 50 V
Level: Signal to Noise Ratio: Audio Output Level:
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
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Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: Frequency Response: DVD, fs=48 kHz/96 kHz: CD, fs=44.1 kHz: Dynamic Range/Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Wow and Flutter: DVD/CD PLAYER SECTION DivX/MPEG Video: Video: Audio: Max. Resolution: Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: DivX: 2 channels (stereo) 16 Hz to Hz 16 Hz to Hz 96 dB/98 dB Less than measurable limit pixels (30 fps) pixels (25 fps) DivX: 32 kbps 320 kbps MPEG Video: 32 kbps 320 kbps MPEG-1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG-2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz 32 kbps 320 kbps MPEG-1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG-2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz 32 kbps 320 kbps 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit 44.1 kHz
Sampling Frequency: MPEG Video: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MP3: Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: WMA: WAV: Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: Quantization Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: USB Standards: Data Transfer Rate: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed: Low Speed: Compatible Device: Compatible File System: Playable Audio Format: Max. Current: Power Requirement: Grounding System: Operating Voltage: Maximum 12 Mbps Maximum 1.5 Mbps Mass storage class FAT 32/16/12 DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV 500 mA/5 V DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Negative ground 0C to +40C 182 mm 52 mm 158.7 mm 188 mm 58 mm 12.2 mm 1.5 kg (excluding accessories) Installation Size (approx.): Panel Size (approx.):

Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.
Cut the ISO connector. Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below. Connect the aerial cord. Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.
Schneiden Sie den ISO-Steckverbinder auf. Die farbigen Adern des Stromkabels in der Reihenfolge anschlieen, wie in der Abbildung unten gezeigt. Das Antennenkabel anschlieen. Die Kabelbume am Gert anschlieen.
Tagliare il connettore ISO. Collegare I conduttori colorati del cavo di alimentazione nellordine indicato nella figura di seguito. Collegare il cavo dellantenna. Infine, collegare i cablaggi allapparecchio.

: . . .

ISO. . . .

(see diagram

VIDEO OUT / siehe Schaltplan / cfr. schema /. )
2nd AUDIO OUT (see diagram / siehe Schaltplan

/ cfr. schema

SW (Subwoofer/Subwoofer/

Subwoofer/ )

(see diagram / siehe Schaltplan cfr. schema /.

15 A fuse 15 A Sicherung

Fusibile 15 A 15 A
Rear ground terminal Hintere Erdungscan-schluklemme
Terminale di terra posteriore
Aerial connector Antennenanschluss

Connettore dellantenna

Black Schwarz
Ignition switch Zndschalter To metallic body or chassis of the car Zur metallenen Karosserie oder zum Fahrwerk des Autos
Sulla carrozzeria metallica o sul telaio dellauto Interruttore di accensione
LINE OUT (see diagram / siehe Schaltplan / cfr. schema /. )

Yellow *2 Gelb *2

Giallo *2 *2
To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery (bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V) Zur einer stromfhrenden Anschluklemme im Sicherungsblock zum Anschlieen an die Autobatterie (Umgehen des Zndschalters) (konstant 12 V)
Su un terminale sotto tensione nel blocco fusibili che si collega alla batteria dellauto (bypassando linterruttore di accensione) (12 V costanti) ( ) ( 12 )

Cassa destra (posteriore) ()
*1 Not supplied for this unit. *2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to
installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise power cannot be turned on.
*1 Wird nicht mit Gert mitgeliefert. *2 Vor der berprfung der Funktionsfhigkeit
des Gerts vor dem Einbau, mu diese Leitung angeschlossen werden, da sonst die Stromversorgung nicht eingeschaltet werden kann.
*1 Non fornito con lapparecchio. *2 Per poter verificare il funzionamento
dellapparecchio prima dellinstallazione, necessario avere gi collegato questo filo (altrimenti impossibile accendere lapparecchio).

*1 . *2

Connecting the parking brake wire / Anschluss des Handbremsenkabels / Collegamento del filo del freno a mano /
Wenn der Monitor an einer vom Fahrer einsehbaren Stelle installiert wird Anschluss des Handbremsenkabels an das im Fahrzeug eingebaute Handbremsensystem. Installazione del monitor in un punto visibile al conducente
Collegare il filo del freno a mano al sistema del freno a mano incorporato nellauto.
Parking brake wire (light green) Handbremsenkabel (hellgrn)
Filo del freno a mano (spia verde verde) ( )
When installing the monitor in a location where it can be seen by the driver Connect the parking brake wire to the parking brake system built in the car.

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Parking brake Handbremse

Freno a mano

To metallic body or chassis of the car Zur metallenen Karosserie oder zum Fahrwerk des Autos
Sulla carrozzeria metallica o sul telaio dellauto
Parking brake switch (inside the car) Handbremsenschalter (Fahrzeuginneres)
Commutatore del freno a mano (allinterno della macchina) ( )
When installing the monitor in a location where it cannot be seen by the driver Connect the parking brake wire to metallic body or chassis of the car.
Wenn der Monitor an einer vom Fahrer nicht einsehbaren Stelle installiert wird Schlieen Sie das Handbremsenkabel an die Metallkarosserie oder an das Chassis des Fahrzeugs an.
Installazione del monitor in un punto non visibile al conducente
Collegare il filo del freno a mano alla carrozzeria o allo chassis dellauto.