Kenwood KDC-5026G manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Kenwood KDC-5026G, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Kenwood KDC-5026G one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Kenwood KDC-5026G. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Kenwood KDC-5026G should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Kenwood KDC-5026G
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Kenwood KDC-5026G item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Kenwood KDC-5026G item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Kenwood KDC-5026G alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Kenwood KDC-5026G, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Kenwood service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Kenwood KDC-5026G.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Kenwood KDC-5026G item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    KDC-5026 KDC-5026G CD-RECEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL © B64-2697-00/00 (MW) KDC-5026_M_2697_U.S_r2.Indd 1 03.10.8, 10:17:50 AM[...]

  • Page 2

    2 | English Con t ents Sa fe ty precautions 3 Notes 5 Abo ut CDs 6 G eneral fea tures 7 Pow er Selecting the Source Volume System Q A udio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) A uxiliary I nput Display Setting Theft Deterrent F aceplate Tu n er featur es 12 T uning Mode T uning Direct Access T uning Station Pr e[...]

  • Page 3

    English | 3 Sa fe ty precautions 2 CA UTION To pre vent damage to the machine, tak e the following precautions: • Make sure to gr ound the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply . • Do not open the top or bottom cov ers of the unit. • Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to dir ect sunlight or excessive heat or humidity . Also avoid plac[...]

  • Page 4

    4 | English Sa fe ty precautions NO TE • 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. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, conta[...]

  • Page 5

    English | 5 Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry sof t 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 neutral detergent off . • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. [...]

  • Page 6

    6 | English Handling CDs • Don ’t touch the recor ding sur face of the CD . • CD-R and CD-R W are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-R W after r eading 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. W hen using a new CD If the CD center hol[...]

  • Page 7

    English | 7 G eneral f eatures Powe r Tu rning ON the Pow er Pr ess the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 18) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "C ODE OFF" . Tu rning OFF the Pow er Pr ess the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Se lecting the Source Pr ess the [SRC] button. S ource required [...]

  • Page 8

    8 | English G eneral f eatures Syst em Q Y ou can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 S elect the source to set Pr ess the [SRC] button. 2 S elect the Sound type Pr ess the [Q] butt on. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. S ound setting Display Fl at "FLA T" U ser memory "USER&[...]

  • Page 9

    English | 9 In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title (In External disc source) "D- TITLE" Tr ack title (In Ex ternal disc sour ce) "T - TITLE" Tr ack number & Play time "P- TIME" Disc name "DNPS" Clock In Auxiliary input source Information A uxiliary input name Clock • If the Disc[...]

  • Page 10

    10 | English G eneral f eatures Sta tion/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) A ttaching a title to a Station or CD . 1 Receive/pla y the station/disc you want to a ttach a title to • A title can't be attached to an MD. • Refer to the 'Switching Display' (page 8) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS" . 2 Enter name set mode P[...]

  • Page 11

    English | 11 • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. F or that reason, k eep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity . Also av oid places with too much dust or the possibility of w[...]

  • Page 12

    12 | English T uner featur es Tu ning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Pr ess the [A UTO ] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below . T uning mode Display Operation Au to seek " AUT O 1" Automatic sear ch for a station. Pr eset station seek " AUT O 2" Search in or der of the stations in the Pre[...]

  • Page 13

    English | 13 C anceling Dir ec t A ccess T uning Pr ess the [DIRECT ] button on the remote. Sta tion Preset Memory P utting the station in the memory. 1 S elect the band Pr ess the [FM] or [AM] butt on. 2 S elect the frequency to put in the memor y Pr ess the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 P ut the frequency in the memory Pr ess the desired [1] — [6] [...]

  • Page 14

    14 | English CD/External disc control f eatures Playing CD W hen there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Pr ess the Release button. 2 I nsert a disc. 3 Pr ess the faceplate on the left side, and r eturn it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If [...]

  • Page 15

    English | 15 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Pr ess the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: D isplay Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC CH" CD changer/ MD changer P ause and play Pr ess the [ 38 ] button. Each time t[...]

  • Page 16

    16 | English CD/External disc control f eatures Tr ack/Disc Repeat Replaying the track/disc you're list ening to. Pr ess the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Pla y switches as shown below . Repeat play Display Tr ack Repeat "(T-)REP ON" Disc Repeat (Function of disc changer) "D-REP ON" OFF "REP [...]

  • Page 17

    English | 17 Menu system Menu Sy stem S etting during operation beep sound etc. functions. T he Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference f or the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Pr ess the [MENU] button for at least 1 second . " MENU" is displayed . 2 S[...]

  • Page 18

    18 | English Menu system In Standby mode Secur ity C ode Because authorization by the Security Code is r equired when it's remo ved from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security C ode is a help in preventing theft. • When the Security Code function is activated it can' t be released. Note, your Security Code is the [...]

  • Page 19

    English | 19 DSI (Disabled Sy stem Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is remov ed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF . Sw itching Display T ype S etting the Display type. Display Setting "DISP C" Demonstration. "DISP A " Norma[...]

  • Page 20

    20 | English Basic Operations of r emote A cc essory of the KDC-5026 Lo ading and Replacing the battery U se two " AA "-size batteries. Slide the cover while pr essing downwards to r emove it as illustrated . I nsert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly , following the illustration inside the case . 2 WA RNING • Store[...]

  • Page 21

    English | 21 In T uner source [FM]/ [ AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pr essed it switches between the FM1, F M2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons T une up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Pr ess buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations . [DIRECT ]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning&ap[...]

  • Page 22

    22 | English A cc essories/ Installa tion Procedur e A cce ssories ➀ ..........1 ➁ ..........2 ➂ ..........4 ➃ ..........4 ➄ ..........1 ➅ ..........1 ➆ ..........2 Installation Proc edure 1. T o prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - batter y . 2. Make the proper input and output wire connectio[...]

  • Page 23

    English | 23 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. KENWOOD disc changer input C onnecting W ires to T erminals F M/AM antenna input Rear left output ( White) Rear right output (Red) F use (10A) Wir ing harness (A ccessory 1 ) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire ( Y ellow) Ground wire (Black) - (T o car chassis) ACC Car fuse bo[...]

  • Page 24

    24 | English Installation • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). non-Japanese cars J apanese cars 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber frame' (page 26) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two lo[...]

  • Page 25

    English | 25 Sc rew ing the F aceplate on the Unit If y ou want to fasten the fac eplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off . 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber frame' (page 26) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. 3 Tighten the screws (ø2.6 × 12 mm) (A[...]

  • Page 26

    26 | English Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber fr ame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and r emove the two locks on the upper level . Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2 When the upper level is removed , remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner[...]

  • Page 27

    English | 27 Tr oubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Befor e calling ser vice , first check the f ollowing table f or possible problems. G eneral ? T he pow er does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for shor t circuits in the wir es, re[...]

  • Page 28

    28 | English ? Tr ack Search can ’t be done. ✔ F or the discs first or last song. ☞ F or each disc, Track Search can ’t be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song. If the following situations , consult your nearest service center: Ev en though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Ch[...]

  • Page 29

    English | 29 Specifications FM tuner section Fr equenc y 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) Fr equenc y response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kH z Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 70 dB Se[...]

  • Page 30

    KDC-5026_M_2697_U.S_r2.Indd 30 03.10.8, 10:19:38 AM[...]