The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed during a call.
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 31).
Auxiliary input : Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 mm).
Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. The auxiliary input requires the setting made in MENU > Built in AUX of <Function Control> (page 6).
The SRC Select mode can be set in MENU > SRC Select of <Function Control> (page 6). When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears. 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 of <Function Control> (page 6). When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from USB to iPod. (DPX503U only)
Subwoofer output : Control knob Switches between ON (SUBWOOFER ON) and OFF (SUBWOOFER OFF) each time pushing toward down for at least 2 seconds.
This function requires the setting made in MENU > SWPRE of <Function Control> (page 6).
Volume control : [AUD] Turn the knob to adjust the volume. Attenuator : [ATT] Turning the volume down quickly. When the volume is reduced, the ATT indicator flashes. Muting volume upon reception of phone call When there is a call, CALL is displayed and the audio system is paused. When the call ends, CALL disappears and the audio system comes back on.
Function Control : [FNC] Pressing this button allows you to set various functions using the Control knob. Refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Category Function of setup item MENU Allows you to set up the environment. SOUND* Allows you to set up the sound environment. DISP Allows you to set up the display. COLOR* Allows you to set up the illumination color.

*Function of DPX503U

Text/Title scroll : Control knob Scrolls the CD, audio file, and Radio text display when pushing toward up for at least 2 seconds.

Tuner functions

Band select : Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time pushing toward up. Switches to AM when pushing toward down. Tuning : Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or right.
Pause and play : Control knob Switches between pause and play each time the center is pressed. USB device removing (DPX503U only) : [0] Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. During the remove mode, the USB REMOVE indicator is ON. Music search : Control knob Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.) Folder search : Control knob Changes the folder containing the audio file when pushing toward up or down. Track/ File/ Folder repeat play : [4] Switches between Track Repeat (Repeat ON) and OFF when pressed while playing a CD. Switches between File Repeat (File Repeat ON), Folder Repeat (Folder Repeat ON), and OFF when pressed while playing an audio file.

Display Settings

About Display Type
Shown below are examples of display types. Display TYPE [A] Display Type

TYPE [B]

In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In Standby Information Standby Clock Date Blank In Auxiliary input source Information Auxiliary input name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank
Display Title/Artist/TITLE Album/Artist/ALBUM Folder Name/FOLDER File Name/FILE P-Time/P-TIME Speana/Clock/SPEANA Date/DATE Blank/BLANK Display Source Name/SRC NAME Clock/CLOCK Date/DATE Blank/BLANK Display Source Name/SRC NAME Speana/Clock/SPEANA Date/DATE Blank/BLANK

TYPE [C]

TYPE [D]
1 Text display part 2 Status display 3 Icon display part 4 Display (varied depending on the source) 5 Clock display 6 Spectrum Analyzer display
1 Enter Text Display Selection mode (In Display Text Display Selection
Changing the text display. Type A/ B/ C) Select DISP > TEXT. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Display Frequency/PS/FREQ/PS Title/Artist/TITLE/ART Station Name/ST NAME Radio Text Plus/R-TEXT+ Radio Text/R-TEXT Frequency/FREQ Speana/Clock/SPEANA Date/DATE Blank/BLANK
In Tuner source Information Program Service name (FM) Title & Artist name* (FM) Station name* (FM) Radio text plus* (FM) Radio text (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank
2 Select the text display part
Push the Control knob towards up or down. The selected text display part blinks.

3 Select the text

Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right.
4 Exit Text Display Selection mode

Press the [FNC] button.

If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. When selecting Folder Name while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. When Display Type C is selected, Speana is displayed instead of Speana/Clock. Frequency can be selected only on the first line while setting the text. When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.

Function of DPX503U

Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
Illumination Color Preset Recall
Recalling the selection you saved in Illumination Color Preset mode.
1 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode
Select COLOR > PRESET > RECALL. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to 2 Select Name set mode item during Menu
mode Select the Name Set display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Recall the Illumination Color Preset
Press the Control knob. Recall? is displayed.

3 Enter Name set mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
3 Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then
press the Control knob. Recall Completed is displayed.

4 Enter the name

Operation type Move the cursor to the enter character position Select the character type* Select the characters Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Press the Control knob. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
4 Exit Illumination Color Preset Recall mode
When you recall Illumination Color Preset, the current Illumination Color settings will be replaced with the preset selection.
* 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)
Enter characters by using a remote control with numbers buttons. Example: If you are entering DANCE.
Character Button Times pressed
D A N C E [3] [] [2] [] [6] [] [2] [] [3] 2

5 Exit Menu mode

A title cannot be attached to Audio file media. When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. Media that you can attach a name to - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. You can change the name of a CD by the same operation you used to name it.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source.

Opening message edit

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.
Function of remote control

Direct Access Tuning

Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. is displayed.
2 Enter Preset Memory mode
Select P.MEM. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0]
3 Select the number to put in the memory

Turn the Control knob.

4 Determine the number to put in the memory

Press the Control knob.

5 Allow the determined number to take effect
Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [FNC] button.
This function can be operated with [1] [6] button. Refer to <Basic operation> (page 4).
Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.
You can enter the FM band frequency in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language as follows; Language English Spanish French Dutch Display English Spanish French Dutch Language Norwegian Portuguese Swedish German Display Norwegian Portuguese Swedish German
1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode
Turn the Control knob. A station list is displayed.
2 Select a desired station in the memory

3 Recall the station

1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16).
Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [FNC] button.
2 Enter Changing Language mode

Press the [TI] button.

3 Select the language
Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
4 Exit Changing Language mode

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type below and searching for a station; Program Type Speech Music News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Display 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 Classical Serious Classics Other Music Other Music Program Type Display Weather Weather & Metr Finance Finance Childrens Children's programs Prog Social Affairs Social Affairs Religion Religion Phone In Phone In Travel Travel & Touring Leisure Leisure & Hobby Jazz Music Jazz Music Country Music Country Music National Music National Music Oldies Music Oldies Music Folk Music Folk Music Documentary Documentary

Program Type preset

Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall.
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
2 Enter Program Type preset mode
3 Select the number you want to put in the
memory Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right.
4 Preset the Program Type
5 Exit Program Type preset mode
Recalling the preset Program Type
Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Music: Black character item. Speech: White character item.
3 Select the number you want to recall from the
Press the Control knob. PTY Select is displayed.
4 Recall the Program Type
2 Select the Program Type
3 Search for the selected Program Type station

4 Exit PTY mode

This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. When the selected Program Type is not found, No PTY is displayed. Select another Program Type.
Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice. The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.
1 Select Security Code item during Menu
mode (In Standby mode) Select the Security Clear display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
mode (In Standby mode) Security Set is displayed. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When Enter is displayed, SECURITY CLEAR is also displayed.
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When Enter is displayed, SECURITY SET is also displayed.

Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjustment item during Menu
mode Select the Date Adjust display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter AMP Control mode

3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Push the Control knob towards up or down.
For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
2 Enter Date adjustment mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks.
4 Adjust the AMP Control item

5 Exit AMP Control mode

3 Adjusting Date
Operation type Selecting the item (month, day, or year) Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
4 Exit Date adjustment mode

Cabin selection

You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time, which is caused by the installation position of the speakers, by selecting your environment from the following car types; Car type (rear speaker position) Not compensating. Compact car (rear door) Compact car (cargo) Sedan (rear door) Sedan (cargo) Station wagon (rear door) Station wagon (cargo) Minivan (rear door) Minivan (cargo) Sport-utility vehicle (rear door) Sport-utility vehicle (cargo) Passenger van (rear door) Passenger van (cargo) Calls the value adjusted at <DTA> (page 19). Display OFF Compact1 Compact2 Sedan1 Sedan2 Wagon1 Wagon2 Minivan1 Minivan2 SUV1 SUV2 PassengerVan1 PassengerVan2 User
DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting
Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <Cabin selection> (page 19).

1 Enter DTA setting mode

Select SOUND > S-SET > DTA. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the speaker you want to set
Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display DTA-Front DTA-Rear" DTA-Sub"
3 Set the compensation value of the speaker
position Turn the Control knob. Adjust between 0 and 440 cm. Refer to <Appendix> (page 29) on how to set the compensation value.
1 Enter Cabin select mode
Select SOUND > S-SET > CABIN. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

4 Exit DTA setting mode

2 Select the car type

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [AUD] knob. SP SEL is displayed.
3 Select the Speaker type
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
4 Adjust the Audio setup item

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Function of DPX303/DPX313 Function of DPX303/DPX313
Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 24).
Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - <Audio Control> (page 22) - <Audio Setup> (page 23)
2 Select Audio Preset item during Menu
mode (Other than Standby mode) Select the Audio Preset display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
3 Enter Audio Preset mode
4 Select the Audio Preset Recall
Turn the Control knob. Select the Recall display.
4 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Turn the Control knob. Select the Memory display.
5 Determine whether to recall the Audio Preset
5 Determine whether to put the Audio Preset in
the memory Press the Control knob. Memory? is displayed.
6 Recall the Audio Preset
Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then press the Control knob. Recall Completed is displayed.
6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then press the Control knob. Memory Completed is displayed.

7 Exit Audio Preset mode

The User memory of SYSTEM Q in <Audio Control> (page 22) is changed to the value which was recalled. The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page 22) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.
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
Accessory of DPX503U/DPX313
Basic Operations of remote control

In Tuner source

VOL SRC

ATT VOL

Band select Station select

[FM]/[AM] [4]/[] [1] [6]

FM/AM 2-ZONE 09 DIRECT

(page 15)

Recall preset stations

In CD/USB source

Music select Folder/Disc select Pause/Play [38] [4]/[] [FM]/[AM]

General control

Volume control Source select Volume reduce [VOL] [SRC] [ATT] About [ ] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.
Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

: Folder Folder : Audio file Audio fi
An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
About KENWOOD Music Editor of PC application
Music Editor is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. Refer to the users manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of Music Editor for the operation method of Music Editor. The unit can play USB device created by Music Editor. Information about Music Editor upgrade is put on the site, www.kenwood.com.
In this manual, the word USB device is used for flash memories and digital audio players which have USB terminals. The word iPod appearing in this manual indicates the iPod connected with the iPod connection cable (optional accessory). The iPod connected with the iPod connection cable can be controlled from this unit. iPods that can be connected with the iPod connection cable are the iPod nano, Fifth Generation iPod, iPod classic, and iPod touch. Other iPods cannot be connected.
For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional)
However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be different from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. <Deleting a Registered Cell-Phone> 13. Operation is the same. Refer to the instruction manual of KCA-BT100. 4. Press the Control knob. 5. Select YES using the Control knob. 6. Press the Control knob. 7. Press the [FNC] button. <Menu System> For how to operate Menu, refer to <Function Control> in this instruction manual. About display Cell-Phone Status is displayed in the status display of this unit. Moreover, some displays are different from the description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Actual displays on this unit Manual Disconnect HF Disconnect Connect HF Connect Phone Delete Device Delete Phone Status BT DVC Status BT : Displays the bluetooth connection status. This indicator turns on when a cell-phone is connected to this unit.
Function Control Glossary

SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for your choice. 2 : Allows you to select sources one after another. Display If this unit is not operated at least 5 seconds with OFF selected, the display turns off. During a setup mode, the display will not turn off even if 5 seconds lapse. ILM Dimmer (illumination dimmer) Reduces the key Illumination brightness. AUTO: Dims the illumination in conjunction with the Light switch of the vehicle. MNAL: Dims the illumination constantly. OFF: Does not dim the illumination. AT COL CHG (Automatic illumination color change) Selecting iPod changes the key illumination automatically according to the color of the iPod body during playback of the iPod source. * The color of key illumination is only a recommended color by our campany. It does not necessarily match the body color of iPod. Compatible iPod models: iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd generation), Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video) SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between rear output (Rear) and subwoofer output (Sub-W). AMP Selecting OFF turns off the built-in amplifier. Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the quality of the sound from Preout. Selecting OFF disables the functions of the Dual Zone and KCA-BT100 (optional accessory) because no sound will be output from the front speakers. Zone2 (Dual Zone) Set the destination (front speaker Front or rear speaker Rear) of the sub source (AUX IN) when the Dual Zone function is turned on. Supreme Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1kHz). Supplementing is optimized by compression format (AAC, MP3 or WMA) and processed according to bit rate. The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
News (News Bulletin with Timeout Setting) Automatically receives news bulletin when it starts. Set the time during which interrupt is to be disabled after start of another news bulletin. Changing News 00min to News 90min turns this function ON. If news bulletin starts when this function is ON, Traffic INFO is displayed and news is received. If 20min is has been set, reception of another news bulletin will not start for 20 minutes. The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for Traffic Information. Seek Mode (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the radio. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Operation Automatic search for a station. Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual Normal manual tuning control. Display Auto1 Auto2 DISP REVERSE Switches the panel display between positive or negative. In addition, you can reverse it in conjunction with the interior light. POSI 1 : Displays the text in the positive. POSI 2 : When the interior light is off, the text is displayed in the positive; when the interior light is on, the text is displayed in the negative. NEGA 1 : Displays the text in the negative. NEGA 2 : When the interior light is off, the text is displayed in the negative; when the interior light is on, the text is displayed in the positive. Cabin The position of front and rear speakers may not have the same distance from the center of the vehicle interior. For example, when a car type has the front speaker nearer to the center of the vehicle interior than the rear speaker, you hear a delayed sound from the rear speaker. This function allows the sound of the nearer speaker to the center of the vehicle interior to be output with delays and compensates the sound arrival time from the front and rear speakers to be heard at the same time. The sound arrival time can be compensated simply by selecting the car type you want to use, because the compensation values for typical cars have been preset. You can specify the more suitable compensation values for your vehicle by using <DTA> (page 19) function. You can also compensate the listening positions (such as front and rear) in accordance with scenes by specifying the positions at <Preset position selection> (page 20).

AF (Alternative Frequency) When the reception is poor, automatically alternate to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Russian (Russian language setting) When this is set to ON, the following character strings are displayed in Russian: Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name/ KCA-BT100 (optional accessory) Power OFF (Power OFF Timer) Setting the timer to turn this units power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicles battery power. : Power OFF Timer function is OFF. 20min: Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. (Factory setting) 40min: Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. 60min: Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes. CD Read Sets the method for reading CD. When unable to play special format CD, set this function to 2 to force playing. Note that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to 2. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to 2. Normally, keep this set to 1. 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD.
DTA (Digital Time Alignment) Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the speaker output specified at <Cabin selection> (page 19) to have a more suitable environment for your vehicle. The settings of the delay time are automatically identified and compensated by specifying the distances of each speaker from the center of the vehicle interior. 1 Set the front and rear positions and the height of the reference point to the position of the ears of the person sitting in the front seat, and set the right and left positions to the center of the vehicle interior. 2 Measure the distances from the reference point to the speakers. 3 Calculate the distance difference in accordance with the farthest speaker.
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.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries 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. Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit
If the CD player/ disc changer has the O-N switch, set it to the N position. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.
Connecting Wires to Terminals
To External Display/ Steering remote
FM/AM antenna input (JASO) Front preout
Rear/SubWoofer preout Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) TEL mute wire (Brown)
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

P.CONT

ANT.CONT
Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red)

See next page.

A7 Pin (Red) A4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A Connector B

Connector Function Guide
Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 Speaker Connector B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 Cable Colour Functions
2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2, make the connection as illustrated. Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black
Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection
Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black
Rear Right (+) Rear Right () Front Right (+) Front Right () Front Left (+) Front Left () Rear Left (+) Rear Left ()
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicles ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.
Ignition cable (Red) Unit Battery cable (Yellow) A-7 Pin (Red) Vehicle A-4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicles ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.
Installation/Removing the Unit
Installation Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

Audio file source

The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media. Noise is heard when carrying out Folder Search. Noise may be produced if folders without audio files exist continuously in the playing media. Do not make folders without audio files.
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. The disc is unreadable. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the Error 77 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
USB ERROR (Blink): Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. If the same display is repeated, use another USB device. iPod Error: Connection to the iPod has failed. Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See <About Audio file> (page 26) for information on supported iPods. Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device/iPod. You can remove the USB device/iPod safely.

Error 05: Error 77:

Mecha Error/ Mecha ERR: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the Mecha Error code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. 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. 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. If the Protect code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

USB REMOVE:

Protect:
Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. Copy Protect/ Copy Protection/ COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is played. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is broken. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected. Change the source to any source other than USB. Connect an USB device, and change the source to USB again. An unsupported USB device is connected.

No Device:

N/A Device:
No Music Data/ No Music/ Error 15: The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play.

Specifications

FM tuner section
Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 V/75 Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 V/75 Frequency response (3.0 dB) : 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (400 kHz) : 80 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 35 dB

USB Interface (DPX503U)

USB Standard : USB1.1/ 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 (PWR DIN45324, +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 (CD) : 2500 mV/10 k Preout impedance : 600

MW tuner section

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

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 : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 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) : 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
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 160 mm Weight : 1.6 kg
Specifications subject to change without notice.

Reset button

Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.

CDs that cannot be used

CDs that are not round cannot be used.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

Lens Fogging

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.
. 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 CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)
CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used. This unit can only play the CDs with

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Basic Operation
[ ] Disc slot [SRC] [AUTO] [FNC] Control knob

[AUD] [ATT]

[1][6] USB Terminal

(DPX503 only)

Auxiliary input

General functions

Power/Source Select button : [SRC] Turns on the power. When the power is ON, select a source. SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the Control knob or push it toward left or right. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. SRC Select mode 2: Pressing this button each time switches between sources. Tuner (TUNER), USB or iPod (USB or iPod) (DPX503 only), CD (Compact Disc), Auxiliary input (AUX), and Standby (STANDBY) Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.
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 32).
Auxiliary input : Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 mm).
Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. The auxiliary input requires the setting made in MENU > Built in AUX of <Function Control> (page 6).
The SRC Select mode can be set in MENU > SRC Select of <Function Control> (page 6). When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears. When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from USB to iPod. (DPX503 only)
Subwoofer output : Control knob Switches between ON (SUBWOOFER ON) and OFF (SUBWOOFER OFF) each time pushing toward down for at least 2 seconds. Function Control : [FNC] Pressing this button allows you to set various functions using the Control knob. Refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Category Function of setup item MENU Allows you to set up the environment. SOUND* Allows you to set up the sound environment. DISP Allows you to set up the display. COLOR* Allows you to set up the illumination color.

*Function of DPX503

Volume control : [AUD] Turn the knob to adjust the volume. Attenuator : [ATT] Turning the volume down quickly. When the volume is reduced, the ATT indicator flashes. Muting volume upon reception of phone call When there is a call, CALL is displayed and the audio system is paused. When the call ends, CALL disappears and the audio system comes back on. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed during a call.
Text/Title scroll : Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up for at least 2 seconds.

Tuner functions

Band select : Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time pushing toward up. Switches to AM when pushing toward down. Tuning : Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or right.
USB device removing (DPX503 only) : [0] Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. During the remove mode, the USB REMOVE indicator is ON. Music search : Control knob Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.) Folder search : Control knob Changes the folder containing the audio file when pushing toward up or down. Track/ File/ Folder repeat play : [4] Switches between Track Repeat (Repeat ON) and OFF when pressed while playing a CD. Switches between File Repeat (File Repeat ON), Folder Repeat (Folder Repeat ON), and OFF when pressed while playing an audio file.
During reception of stereo stations the ST indicator is ON.
Tuning mode select : [AUTO] Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek Auto1 Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek Auto2 Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. (page 5/15) Manual Manual Normal manual tuning control. Auto memory entry : [AUTO] Memorizes six stations with good reception automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds. Preset memory : [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds. Preset tuning : [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station.

The folder repeat operation cannot be performed while iPod is playing.
Scan play : [2] Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc or folder. Switches between ON (Scan ON/ File Scan ON) and OFF each time this button is pressed.
The Scan play operation cannot be performed while iPod/ Media Editer media is playing.
Disc & Audio file play functions
Disc play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is inserted. When a CD is inserted, the IN indicator is ON.
3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.
Random play : [3] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. Switches between ON (Disc Random ON/ Folder RDM ON) and OFF each time this button is pressed.

Disc ejection : [0]

You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.
USB device/iPod play (Function of DPX503) : USB Terminal Connecting a USB device starts playback.
For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to <About Audio file> (page 28).
Pause and play : Control knob Switches between pause and play each time the center is pressed. English |

Function Control

Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. Category Item MENU Security Set/ Security Clear SRC Select iPod Mode*1 AT COL CHG*1 Beep Clock Adjust Date Adjust Date Mode SYNC*1 DSI Display Dimmer ILM Dimmer ILM Effect Setting Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code
Sets the source selection method. When set to ON, allows you to select music in the manner similar to that of the iPod. When the iPod source is used, sets whether the illumination color is changed by the iPod. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.

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1*/ 2 OFF/ ON* OFF/ iPod* OFF/ ON*
7 types OFF/ ON* OFF/ ON* OFF/ ON* OFF/ ON* AUTO*/ MNAL/ OFF OFF/ ON*
1 sec. Sets the clock. 1 sec. Sets the date. 1 sec. Sets the date display mode.
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this units clock. A red indicator will blink on the unit after the ACC is set to OFF, warning potential thieves. Turns off the display when no operation is performed. Dims the display part in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle. Sets whether the illumination is dimmed in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle or it is dimmed constantly. Sets whether the illumination color is changed in conjunction with the key operation. Sets whether the key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. Sets the button illumination color. Sets the preout output. Turns on/off the built-in amplifier. Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on. Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. Switches to the traffic information automatically when the traffic bulletin starts. Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor. 1 sec. Sets the receive mode of HD Radio. Displays the Electronic Serial Number of satellite radio.

*Factory setting *1 Function of DPX503. *2 Function of DPX303. by setting 2 ZONE of <Audio Setup> (page 23) to ON. : Sets ILM MSC SYNC and AT COL CHG in the menu to OFF. : Refer to the reference page. : Can be set when the specified type is selected for Display Type. : Can be set during all sources.
Refer to the respective page for information on how to set the items with reference page number. Only the items available to the current source are displayed. 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.

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1 Enter Function Control mode
Press the [FNC] button. Function icon is displayed.

Display Settings

About Display Type
Shown below are examples of display types. Display TYPE [A] Display Type
2 Select your desired setup item
Operation type Movement between items Selection of item Return to previous item Operation Turn the Control knob. Press the Control knob. Press the [FNC] button or

TYPE [B] icon. TYPE [C]

Repeat selection and determination until your desired setup item is selected. Example: MENU DISP COLOR
MENU DISP COLOR TYPE SIDE TEXT

TYPE [D]

In this manual, the above selection is indicated as Select DISP > TYPE.

3 Make a setting

Turn the Control knob to select a setting value, and then press the Control knob. The value of items with mark can be set by pushing the Control knob towards right or left. Some items require you to keep pressing the Control knob for 1 or 2 seconds so that you can make a setting. For these items, the time during which you need to keep pressing the Control knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. For the functions accompanied by the description of the setting procedure and so forth, the reference page numbers are displayed.
1 Text display part 2 Status display 3 Icon display part 4 Display (varied depending on the source) 5 Clock display 6 Spectrum Analyzer display
4 Exit Function Control mode
Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second.
*3 Location played with File Scan - Audio file: First 10 seconds - Music Editor media: First 10 seconds or the part picked by Intro Skip. During Intro Skip, turn the control knob left or right to change the song. The scan method depends on the Music Editor setting. See the Music Editor help for details.

Text Display Selection

Changing the text display.
In Tuner source Information SNPS Title & Artist name* (FM) Station name* (FM) Radio text plus* (FM) Radio text (FM)* Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In Standby Information Standby Clock Date Blank

Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of iPod, Music Editor media, Random play, or scan play.
Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Searchs the disc by entering the disc number.
Other source Audio file (including iPod source while iPod Mode is OFF) Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Selection of item Push the Control knob towards right. Return to previous item Push the Control knob towards left. Return to first item Push the Control knob towards left for at least 1 second.
Internal CD source Operation type Operation Movement between track Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Selection of track Press the Control knob. Return to first track Push the Control knob towards left for at least 1 second. The 2 or 3 symbol shown beside the displayed item indicates that the item is preceded or followed by another item. Selecting a music will play it from the beginning.

1 Enter the disc number

2 Search the disc
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play.
Cancelling Music Select Press the [FNC] button.
Music Select cannot be performed during Random play. Set the iPod mode in MENU > iPod Mode of <Function Control> (page 6).
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Select the CD Changer display. For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page 4). Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards up or down. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play) Press the [4] button. Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat play on (Track Repeat ON), Disc Repeat play on (Disc Repeat ON), and Repeat play off (Repeat OFF) sequentially. Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. (Magazine random play) Press the [6] button. Pressing the button toggles the setting between Magazine random play on (Magazine RDM ON) and off (Magazine RDM OFF).

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.
Function of remote control

Direct Access Tuning

Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards right or left.

DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting
Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <Cabin selection> (page 19).

1 Enter DTA setting mode

Select SOUND > S-SET > DTA. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the speaker you want to set
Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display DTA-Front DTA-Rear" DTA-Sub"
3 Set the compensation value of the speaker
position Turn the Control knob. Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Refer to <Appendix> (page 30) on how to set the compensation value.
1 Enter Cabin select mode
Select SOUND > S-SET > CABIN. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

4 Exit DTA setting mode

2 Select the car type

3 Exit Cabin select mode

You can compensate the distances in more details by using <DTA> (page 19) function. In addition, the value specified at <DTA> can be called by selecting User.
2 Select the item you want to set

XOver setting

You can set a XOver value for the speakers; Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter HPF-Front Rear High Pass Filter Low Pass Filter Subwoofer level Subwoofer Phase Range Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz HPF-Rear Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz LPF 50/60/80/100/120/Through Hz SUB-W LEVEL 15 +15 SW PHASE Reverse (180)/ Normal (0)

3 Set the value

4 Exit Equalizer Control mode
Preset position selection
According to the listening position, select the position from the following settings so that the normal position of the sound environment can be compensated in accordance with the selected position; Compensation seat Not compensating. Front-Left seat Front-Right seat Front seat Calls the value adjusted at <Manual position setting> (page 21). Range All FrontLeft FrontRight FrontAll USER
1 Enter XOver setting mode
Select SOUND > S-SET > XOVER. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

3 Set the XOver value

4 Exit XOver setting mode
1 Enter Position setting mode
Select SOUND > S-CTRL > POSIT > P-POSI. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

Equalizer Control

You can adjust following Equalizer Control items ; Adjustment Item Display System Q Preset EQ Range NATURAL (Natural)/ USER (User setting)/ ROCK (Rock)/ POPS (Pops)/ EASY (Easy)/ TOP40 (Top 40)/ JAZZ (Jazz)/ GAME (Game) 8 +++8
2 Select the seat you want to compensate
3 Exit Position setting mode

Bass level* Middle level* Treble level*

Bass Middle Treble

* Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the memory per source.
USER: The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled automatically.
1 Enter Equalizer Control mode
Select SOUND > S-CTRL > EQ. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

Manual position setting

Making fine adjustment of the value specified at Preset position selection per speaker.

Audio Preset Memory

Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button.
Select SOUND > S-CTRL > POSIT > M-POSI. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

1 Setup Sound Control

Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - Cabin selection (page 19) - DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting (page 19) - XOver setting (page 20) - Equalizer Control (page 20) - Preset position selection (page 20) - Manual position setting (page 21)
2 Select the speaker you want to adjust
Item Front Lch Front Rch Rear Lch Rear Rch Sub Lch Sub Rch Setting overview Front Left speaker Front Right speaker Rear Left speaker Rear Right speaker Subwoofer Left Subwoofer Right
2 Enter Audio Preset Memory mode
Select SOUND > PRESET > MEMO. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
3 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Press the Control knob. Memory? is displayed.

3 Adjust the speaker

Turn the Control knob. Adjust between 0 and 5.58 feet.
4 Exit Position setting mode

5 Exit Audio Preset mode

When you select USER at <Preset position selection> (page 20), the adjusted setting value will be recalled.
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.

Audio Control

You can adjust following Audio Control items ; Adjustment Item Rear volume Subwoofer level* System Q* Display Range REAR VOLUME SUB-W LEVEL 15 +15 NATURAL/ Natural/User setting/Rock/ USER/ROCK/ Pops/Easy/Top 40/Jazz/Game POPS/EASY/ TOP40/JAZZ/ GAME Bass level* BASS LEVEL 8 +8 Middle level* MIDDLE LEVEL 8 +8 Treble level* TREBLE LEVEL 8 +8 Balance BALANCE Left 15 Right 15 Fader FADER Rear 15 Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)

*Function of DPX303.

Audio Preset Recall
Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 24).

1 Select the source

For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page 4).
2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode
Select SOUND > PRESET > RECALL. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
3 Recall the Audio Preset
Source tone memory: You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. USER: The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled automatically.
5 Exit Audio Preset Recall mode
The User memory of SYSTEM Q in <Equalizer Control> (page 20) is changed to the value which was recalled. The source tone memory item of <Equalizer Control> (page 20) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.
1 Select the source to adjust
2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Audio item to adjust

4 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button. Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] and [ATT] button.

Audio Setup

You can set Sound system , such as follows; Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter* HPF-F Rear High Pass Filter* HPF-R Low Pass Filter* Subwoofer Phase* Volume offset Loudness* Dual Zone System LPF SW PHASE VOL-OFFSET LOUD 2 ZONE 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) (AUX: -8 +8) OFF/ON OFF/ON

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker Display OFF 5/4inch 6x9/6inch O.E.M.

1 Enter Standby

Select the STANDBY display. For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page 4).
Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during low volume. (Only the low tone is compensated for when the tuner is selected as a source.) Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Set up the channel of sub source by Zone2 of <Function Control> (page 6). - Select Main source by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by [AUD] knob. - Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 22) or [5]/[] button on the remote control (page 27). - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [AUD] knob. SP SEL is displayed.
3 Select the Speaker type
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
4 Adjust the Audio setup item

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Function of DPX303 Function of DPX303
Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - <Audio Control> (page 22) - <Audio Setup> (page 23)
2 Select Audio Preset item during Menu
mode (Other than Standby mode) Select the Audio Preset display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
3 Enter Audio Preset mode
4 Select the Audio Preset Recall
Turn the Control knob. Select the Recall display.
4 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Turn the Control knob. Select the Memory display.
5 Determine whether to recall the Audio Preset
5 Determine whether to put the Audio Preset in
the memory Press the Control knob. Memory? is displayed.
6 Recall the Audio Preset
Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then press the Control knob. Recall Completed is displayed.
6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then press the Control knob. Memory Completed is displayed.

7 Exit Audio Preset mode

The User memory of SYSTEM Q in <Audio Control> (page 22) is changed to the value which was recalled. The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page 22) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.
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
Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional)
Selecting Satellite Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the SAT/ SIRIUS/ XM display. For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page 4).
Category and Channel Search
Selecting the channel and category you want to receive.
1 Enter Category and Channel Search mode

2 Select the Category

Push the Control knob towards up or down.
You need to register to the service provider to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Consult the service provider if CALL TO SUBSCRIBE appears. The radio may take a little time to start receiving after you select the Satellite Radio source. If the signal reception fails, Acquiring Signal/ No Signal appears.

3 Select the Channel

Cancelling Category and Channel Search mode Press the Control knob.
You cannot Channel search until the category information is acquired.
Switching Seek Mode Press the [AUTO] button.
Display Channel Preset Operation Normal manual seeking control. Search in order of the channels in the Preset memory.
Select the channel Push the Control knob towards right or left. Selecting the Preset Band Push the Control knob toward up. Each time you push the knob, the preset band alternates between the SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4. Channel Scan (SIRIUS only) Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer allows you to check individual channel for 10 seconds each. Pressing this button again for 2 seconds or longer allows you to exit this mode.
Entering the channel and tuning.
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

2 Enter the channel

Press the number buttons.

3 Do Channel Search

If you make no button operation for 10 seconds, the Direct Access Tuning mode is automatically canceled. If you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel due to bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems, Acquiring Signal/ No Signal appears.

Preset Memory

Putting the channel in the memory.
1 Select the channel to put in the memory
Only the channel number is stored. Category information is not stored.
Recalling the channels in the memory.
Turn the Control knob. A list is displayed.
Basic Operations of remote control

In Tuner/HD Radio source

VOL SRC

ATT VOL

Band select Station select

[FM]/[AM] [4]/[] [1] [6]

FM/AM 2-ZONE 09 DIRECT

(page 15, )

Recall preset stations

In CD/USB source

Music select Folder/Disc select Pause/Play [38] [4]/[] [FM]/[AM]
In Satellite Radio tuner source General control
Volume control Source select Volume reduce [VOL] [SRC] [ATT] Preset band select Channel select [FM] [4]/[] [1] [6]

Recall preset channels

About [ ] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.

In Audio control

Audio item select Adjusts the Audio item [AUD] [VOL]
Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

General

The Touch Sensor Tone does not sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack. The illumination flashes when the knob or button is operated. This is the key illumination effect. You set this effect in MENU > ILM Effect of <Function Control> (page 6). The key illumination effect brought about in conjunction with the sound volume is small. The key illumination effect may be insufficient depending on the sound volume and sound quality.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

Audio file source

The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media. Noise is heard when carrying out Folder Search. Noise may be produced if folders without audio files exist continuously in the playing media. Do not make folders without audio files.
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. The disc is unreadable. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the Error 77 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. USB ERROR (Blink): Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. If the same display is repeated, use another USB device. iPod Error: Connection to the iPod has failed. Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See <About Audio file> (page 28) for information on supported iPods. Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device/iPod. You can remove the USB device/iPod safely.

Error 05: Error 77:

Mecha Error/ Mecha ERR: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the Mecha Error code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. 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. 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. If the Protect code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

USB REMOVE:

Protect:
Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. Copy Protect/ Copy Protection/ COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is played. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is broken. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected. Change the source to any source other than USB. Connect an USB device, and change the source to USB again. An unsupported USB device is connected.

No Device:

N/A Device:
No Music Data/ No Music/ Error 15: The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play.

Specifications

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 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 (DPX503)

USB Standard : USB1.1/ 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 (CD) : 2500 mV/10 k Preout impedance : 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 : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 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) : 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