Kenwood KDC-6023 manual

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    KDC-MPV7023 KDC-6023 KDC-5023R KDC-5023 © B64-2517-00/00 (MW) CD-RECEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 1[...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions ......................3 About GSM Hand Free Unit ........5 About CDs ...................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 General features .........................8 Power Selecting the Source V olume System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SN[...]

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    — 3 — Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery , or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm 2 (A WG18) or [...]

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    — 4 — English • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer . •P ress the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly . Normal operatio[...]

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    — 5 — About CDs About GSM Hand Free Unit Function of the KDC-MPV7023/6023 Refer to the instruction manual of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. The locations of the buttons to be pressed are shown below . Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW[...]

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    — 6 — English Notes on playing MP3 This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however , that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW . When using CD-RW , [...]

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    — 7 — MP3 playing order When selected for play , Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer . Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. Y ou may be able to set the ord[...]

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    Increasing V olume Tu rn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing V olume Tu rn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. V olume Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc ( Optional accessory) "DISC CH"/ "CD2" TV ( Optional accessory) "TV" (KDC-MPV7023/6023 only) Auxil[...]

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    switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Bass level "Bass"/ "BAS" –8 — +8 Middle level "Middle"/ "MID" –8 — +8 Tr eble level "T reble"/ "TRE" –8 — +8 Balance "Balance"/ "BAL" Left 15 — [...]

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    In T uner source Information Display Station name "SNPS" (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023 only) Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency (KDC-5023R only) "R-TEXT" Frequency "BAND+FREQ"/ "BAND+F" (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023 only) Clock The frequency is displayed during Program Service name reception (KDC-5023R only) Pre[...]

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    4 Select the character type (KDC-MPV7023/6023 only) Press the [ 38 ] button. Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as shown below . Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters) 5 Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Characters can be entered b[...]

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    The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep th[...]

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    T uner features Function of the KDC-5023R The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phon[...]

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    Putting the station in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on[...]

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    Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023 Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz. While pressing the [1] and [5] button, press the Reset button. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band 10 kHz. • When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original setting. ?[...]

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    Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 Calling up the TV channels in the memory . 1 Select the TV band Press the [FM] button. 2 Call up the TV channel Press the desired [1] — [6] button. Preset TV T uning (Function of LX BUS T elevision) Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 The TV channel of a connected LX BUS T elevision (optional accessory) can b[...]

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    Scrolling the displayed radio text. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Radio T ext Scroll Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the T raffic Information function turns ON or OFF . When it'[...]

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    Putting the Program T ype in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly . Program T ype preset 21. Social Affairs "SOCIAL" 22. Religion "RELIGION" 23. Phone In "PHONE IN" 24. T ravel "TRA VEL" 25. Leisure "LEISURE" 26. Jazz Music "JAZZ" 27. Country Music "COUNTRY" 28. Nat[...]

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    CD/MP3/External disc control features Selecting the Program T ype display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program T ype)> (page 18). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below . Language Display Engl[...]

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    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 Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC CH" CD changer/ MD changer Pause and play Press the [ 38 ] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and play[...]

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    Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number . 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [ 38 ] button. Input "0" to select disc 10. Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing T rack/File Search by en[...]

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    Function of the KDC-MPV7023 Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F .SEL] button. "F" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below . Folder Select (Function of MP3) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order . Press the [M.R[...]

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    Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer . 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order . Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. 2 When the disc you want is displayed Press the [OK] button on the remote. The disc being[...]

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    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. Security Code <In Standby mode> Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the[...]

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    Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF . Display Setting "Beep ON"/ "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "Beep OFF"/ "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. T ouch Sensor T one "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. If an incorrect code is input, "W AITING" is displayed, and the input prohibi[...]

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    Function of the KDC-MPV7023 Y ou can set the display to a desired color . 1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "COL" display . 2 The color continues to change gradually Hold down on the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Release your finger at the color you want. Colors adjusted using either [ 4 ] or [ ?[...]

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    Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Display Setting "Zone 2 OFF" The front and rear are the same source sound. "Zone 2 ON" The front and rear are the different source sound. • When the Dual Zone System is on, there is only sound effect including Audio control f[...]

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    Function of the KDC-5023R Sets the tuning mode. T uning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory . Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. T uning Mode <In T uner mode> Function of the KDC-5023[...]

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    Function of the KDC-5023R When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically . Display Setting "A TPS ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. "A TPS OFF" The Auto TP See[...]

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    Function of the KDC-MPV7023 When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ 1" Play CD and MP3. "CD READ 2" Play CD by force. Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2" mode. CD Rea[...]

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    [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches. For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 8). [A TT] button Tu rning the volume down quickly . When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level. Basic operations Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert th[...]

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    [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track/file forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing disc/folder forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays. [DNPP]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page 23) mode. [0] — [9] buttons When in <Direct T rack/File Se[...]

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    — 33 — — 33 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. 1. T o 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[...]

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    English — 34 — Connecting Wires to T erminals (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023) ANT. CONT P.CONT FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT AUX IN FM/AM antenna input 1 KDC-MPV7020 Fuse (10A) 24 2 KENWOOD disc changer control input Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 25 29 White/Black 32 Gray/Black 35 Green/Black 38 Purple/Black White 31 Gray 34[...]

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    — 35 — Accessories (KDC-5023R) The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. 1. T o prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery . 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections [...]

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    English — 36 — Connecting Wires to T erminals (KDC-5023R) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT Rear rightoutput (Red) 4 Rear left output (White) 12 Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Color Functions External Power Connector A–4 A–5 A–7 A–8 Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B?[...]

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    — 37 — — 37 — Connecting Wires to T erminals (KDC-5023R) 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 a[...]

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    English — 38 — — 38 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) ■ Installation 8 mm MAX. ø5m[...]

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    — 39 — ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page 40) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. Never insert the screws in any other screw hole [...]

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    English — 40 — Catch Lock Accessory 2 Removal tool — 40 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 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 . 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull i[...]

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    — 41 — 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. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the[...]

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    English — 42 — ? The display color changes subtly . 38-2 ✔ This is because the temperature is different than the temperature when the setting was done. ☞ The display color condition changes subtly according.to the ambient temperature. T uner source ? Radio reception is poor . 39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out [...]

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    — 43 — If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject/ EJECT : No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer . The[...]

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    English — 44 — Specifications FM tuner section (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023) 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 ) Fr[...]