CD-RECEIVER DPX-MP2090U INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3433-00/00 (MW) B64-3433-00_English_r1.indd 1 06.3.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 6 About USB device 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 General features 10 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Switching Display Tuner/TV control features 15 Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Frequency Step Setting TV Tuning TV channel Preset Memory Preset TV Tuning Direct
Safety precautions 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
Notes • No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. For the types of available USB devices, refer to (page 7). • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • We recommend the use of (page 26) to prevent theft.
About DAB Tuner control Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. 1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. 2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.
About USB device Notes on Use of the USB device This unit can play audio files stored in the flash memory and digital audio player that have a USB port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in this document). The following restrictions are placed on the types and usage of available USB devices: Available USB devices • USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class. • USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less.
About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly. Playable Audio file • AAC, MP3, WMA • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file.
Playing order of the Audio file • The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name. • Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder.
General features DISP VOL Control knob ATT Q SRC Clock display LOUD indicator ATT indicator Power • *1 You can operate this function when (page 29) is set to "AUX ON". Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Volume Selecting the Source Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Press the [SRC] button.
System Q 4 Adjust the Basic Audio item Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates.
General features Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. 1 Select the Basic Audio item Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings; • Bass level • Middle level • Treble level For how to select Basic Audio items, see
• You can use the Dual Zone System with the internal auxiliary input. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
General features Switching Display Changing the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches as shown below.
Tuner/TV control features Control knob AUTO/AME SRC 1-6 Band display ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [AUTO] button.
Tuner/TV control features Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Auto Memory Entry Entering the frequency and tuning. Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.
Function of LX BUS Television Function of remote control TV Tuning Direct TV Tuning Selecting the TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television (optional accessory). The action depends on the setting of the connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user instruction of the LX BUS Television for details. Entering the TV channel and tuning. 1 Select TV source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TV" display. 2 Select the TV band and Video input Push the Control knob toward [FM].
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob SRC S.MODE SCAN RDM/ REP A.RDM/3 Track number IN indicator F.SEL M.RDM Play time Play mode Disc number Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB device When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Playing USB device • When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the disc Press the [0] button.
• You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by (page 30) during the play of the ACDrive media. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Removing the USB device 1 Select a source other than the USB device Press the [SRC] button. 2 Remove the USB device. • Removing the USB device with it selected as a source can damage the data stored in the USB device.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of remote control Direct Track/File Search Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number. 1 Enter the track/file number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.
Function of disc changer Function of Audio file Magazine Random Play Select mode Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Quickly selecting the file or folder you want to hear. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed. • When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next random song starts.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Function of Audio file File Select mode Folder Select 1 mode You can select an audio file in the folder currently being played by file name. Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder. 1 Enter File Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Select the "FILE SEL" display. Refer to
Function of Audio file Function of ACDrive media Folder Select 2 mode Switching the Play mode Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed. Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. 1 Enter Folder Select 2 mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Select the "FLD SEL2" display. Refer to
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of ACDrive media Letter Seek You can search for the song, you want to play, by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. 1 Enter the Letter Seek mode Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second.
Menu system Control knob MENU SRC Menu display Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "BEEP" display.
Menu system In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing. • You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced.
Display Illumination Control • If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed. Enter a correct security code. In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night. Display "DISP ON" "DISP OFF" Setting Keeps the display on. Turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
Menu system In Standby mode Other than Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting B.M.S. Frequency Offset Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Setting the central frequency, boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP ON" "AMP OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. Display "BMSF NML" "BMSF LOW" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
Text Scroll • 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. Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source • The text scrolled is listed below.
Menu system Function of ACDrive media Other than Standby mode Voice Index Audio Preset Memory Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive media. Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Display "V-ID ON" "V-ID OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.
Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD FM+ ¢ 4 FM/AM/+/– AM– Not Used 2-ZONE DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY 2-ZONE 38 4/¢ DIRECT [0] — [9] QZ R.VOL Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
Audio Control In Disc/USB source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/ files. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 2WARNING Accessories If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 1 ..........1 2 ..........1 3 ..........6 4 ..........6 5 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2.
Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX left input (White) AUX IN To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. AUX right input (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output/ Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear right output/ Sub Woofer right output (Red) Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Installation When performing a check of the CD operation prior to installation, place this unit in a horizontal position and perform a loading/eject of the CD. USB Device Connection 1 Remove the cap and connect the USB cable (Accessory5). Installation Install onto the car bracket using the supplied screws (M5 × 6 mm, M5 × 7 mm). The holes of the car bracket to use will differ depending on the car model.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. ? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn’t compensated for. ✔ Tuner source is selected. ☞ High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when in Tuner source. General ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.
Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source Disc source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on (page 35). ? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.
Audio file source ? ? ? Cannot play an Audio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 6). 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 (page 6). ✔ The recording condition is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media. The messages shown below display your systems condition.
Troubleshooting Guide HOLD: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation. ➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. LOAD: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (200 kHz space): 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV /75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 μV /75 Ω) Frequency response (±3.
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