CD-RECEIVER KDC-MP5029V KDC-MP5029VG INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3051-00/00 (MW) B64-3051-00̲English̲r3.indd ii 05.3.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 About,MP3, and WMA 6 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate Switching Display Dimmer Control TEL Mute Tuner features 11 Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Frequency Step Setting CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features Menu system 17 Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjust
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. Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle The panel lock arm will be appeared when the panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached during the driving.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. Reset button • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t 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. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
About, MP3 and WMA The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the specification, may not able to be played normally, or the file and folder names may not be displayed correctly. • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides the Audio file.
General features ATT/DIM VOL Q Release button SRC Control knob ATT indicator Clock display Power • A disc containing Video CD files can also be played back. The Video CD is called the VCD in this manual. Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the (page 18) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
General features Attenuator 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob.
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. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is turned, the setting switches as shown below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
General features Switching Display Switching the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time is displayed. • When the clock display is selected, the display setting of each source will be switched to the clock display. • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Tuner features AUTO/ AME 1-6 SRC Control knob ST indicator Band display Tuning Selecting the station. Frequency display Preset station number Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Display "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" Manual "MANUAL" 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Operation Automatic search for a station. Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Normal manual tuning control. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Frequency Step Setting Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. Preset Tuning Calling up the stations in the memory.
CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features Release button SRC SCAN/ RDM/ REP F.SEL M.RDM Control knob M/S 3 IN indicator Track number Playing CD, Audio file & VCD When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and plays. • Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
In CD ,VCD & External disc source Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRACK REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF" In Audio file Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF Display "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP OFF" Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Magazine Random Play turns ON and OFF. When it’s ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.
CD/Audio file/VCD/External disc control features Function of Audio file Function of VCD Folder Select Audio output select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. You can switch the audio output to STEREO, Left or Right. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "F-SELECT" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name. 2 Select the folder level Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Menu system MENU Control knob SRC Menu display Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it’s removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. • When the Security Code function is activated, it can’t be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF. In FM reception CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display "CRSC ON" "CRSC OFF" Setting The CRSC is ON. The CRSC is OFF.
Menu system In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display "CD READ 1" "CD READ 2" Setting Play CD and Audio file. Play CD by force. • Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play Audio file. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2" mode. In Standby mode Switches the NTSC/PAL setting Switches to the NTSC broadcast mode or PAL broadcast mode setting.
Basic Operations of remote SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD 38 FM+ ¢ 4 4/¢ FM/AM/+/– AM– DIRECT /OK Not Used Not Used ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY [0] — [9] QZ Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Basic operations [VOL] buttons Adjusting the volume.
Basic Operations of remote Audio Control In Disc source [AUD] button Select the Audio item for adjustment. [4]/ [¢] buttons Doing track/file forward and backward. [VOL] buttons Adjust the Audio item. [+]/ [–] buttons Doing disc/folder forward and backward. • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 6 ..........2 7 ..........1 8 ..........1 9 ..........1 0 ..........1 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Video output (Yellow) Front right output (Red) FRONT To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory PRK SW To parking brake detection switch harness of car To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. VIDEO OUT To the monitor unit Connection cable (Accessory9) Front left output (White) Rear left output (White) Parking sensor wire (Green) L Rear right output (Red) For the sake of safety, be sure to connect the parking sensor.
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support • During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit. • Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations.
Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 5 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory 6) and bracket (Accessory 8) in the hole shown on the diagram. 1 Refer to the section (page 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. Tighten the stepped screw (Accessory 5) in the hole shown on the diagram.
Removing the Unit 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. Lock Catch Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section (page 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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.
Tuner 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 . ? The disc won’t insert. ✔ There’s already another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. ? Direct Search can’t be done. ✔ Another function is ON. ☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF. ? Track Search can’t be done.
Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. TOC ERR: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot.
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.
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