DVD-RECEIVER KDV-415U KDV-MP5042U INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new DVD-receiver. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Contents Before use For first use 3 7 Before using this unit for the first time Language Setup DSP Setup Basic Operation of control panel 8 General functions Tuner functions DVD/ USB/ iPod play functions Function Control/ Setup Menu 10 Clock/ Display Settings 14 Manual Clock Adjustment Text Display Selection AV Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate Disc/ USB Operations of Remote Control Audio Adjustments 26 Audio Control Audio Setup Preset Equalizer Select Manual Equalizer Control Po
Before use 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. How to reset your unit • If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Before use List of playable discs Disc types DVD CD Others About Audio files Standard Support DVD Video DVD Audio DVD-R ‡ × ‡ DVD-RW ‡ DVD+R ‡ DVD+RW ‡ DVD-R DL (Dual layer) DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD-RAM Music CD CD-ROM ‡ ‡ × ‡ ‡ CD-R ‡ CD-RW ‡ DTS-CD Video CD (VCD) Super video CD Photo CD CD-EXTRA × ‡ × × % HDCD % CCCD DualDisc Super audio CD × × % Remark DTS not supported.
About Picture files About USB device • Acceptable picture files JPEG • Extensions jpg, jpeg • Acceptable media CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW, mass-storage-class USB device Acceptable discs, disc formats, USB device file system, file and folder names and playing order are the same as those for audio files. See . • In this manual, the word “USB device” is used for flash memories and digital audio players which have USB terminals.
Before use Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map. 1 5 2 6 1 2 3 1 4 5 2 4 DVD disc marks Operation regulatory marks Symbol With this DVD, some functions of this unit such as the play function may be restricted depending on the location where the DVD is playing. In this case, the following marks will appear on the screen. For more information, refer to the disc manual.
For first use Before using this unit for the first time Demonstration mode setting This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode setting. Display “DEMO ON” “DEMO OFF” Setting The Demonstration mode function is ON. Cancel Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 1 Select Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the “STANDBY” display. 2 Enter Function Control mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. “FUNCTION” is displayed.
Basic Operation of control panel [SRC] [ ] Release [FM+] [AM–] [DISP] [AUD] [ ] [D] General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on the power. When the power is on, the source switches between Tuner (“TUNER”), USB or iPod (“USB” or “iPod”), DVD (“DVD”), AV input (“AVIN”), and Standby (“STANDBY”) each time this button is pressed. Press at least 1 second to turn off the power. ⁄ • When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears.
DVD/ USB/ iPod play functions Disc play: Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is inserted. When a disc is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON. ⁄ • Do not attempt to insert a disc into the slot if another one is already there. • The unit can only play 12 cm (5 inch) discs. If you insert an 8 cm (3 inch) disc, it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.
Function Control/ Setup Menu Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. “FUNCTION” is displayed. 2 Select your desired setup item Operation type Movement between items Selection of item Return to previous item Operation Turn the [AUD] knob. Press the [AUD] knob. Press the [ ] button. Repeat selection and determination until your desired setup item is selected.
“MENU” Item “CODE SET”/ “CODE CLR” “DIM” Setting Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. “OFF”*/ “ON” 4/ ¢ “ICON” “OFF”/ “ON1”/ “ON2”* “R”*/ “SW”/ “AV” “F”/ “R”* 4/ ¢ “SWPRE” “ZONE2” “AUTO1”/ “AUTO2”/ “MANUAL” “CRSC” “HDR MODE” “CHANNEL”/ “PRESET” “ESN=” “NAME SET” “M/V” “ABOOK” “SKIP” 4/ ¢ 4/ ¢ Adjusts the brightness of the display according to the surrounding illumination. Sets the Graphics mode of the display. Condition Page 24 — 34 Sets the preout output.
Function Control/ Setup Menu Item “SETUP” “CABIN” Setting Entry Setting overview [AUD] Selects the car type to compensate the distance difference “SPEAKER” “DTA” [AUD] Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and installation position. [AUD] Makes fine adjustment of the compensation value specified at Condition Page 28 between each speaker. 28 29 Cabin. [AUD] Makes fine adjustment of the X’Over value specified at Speaker. [AUD] Registering the value setup by Sound Control.
LANGUAGE Item MENU LANGUAGE/ AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE Setting Selects the initial disc menu language and audio language. Refer to the language code list (page 35). Selects the initial subtitle language or remove the subtitle (OFF). Refer to the language code list (page 35). Selects a language for the setup menu and on screen display. PICTURE Item MONITOR TYPE OSD POSITION iPod ARTWORK Setting • 16:9: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Clock/ Display Settings Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Operation type Adjust the hours Adjust the minutes Operation Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button. Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [DISP] button.
AV Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate Selecting the display when changing to AV IN or AUX source. The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. 1 Select AV IN source Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it. Press the [SRC] button. Select the “AVIN” display. 2 Enter AV input display setting mode Press [ ] 1 sec., and select “MENU” > “NAME SET”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
Disc/ USB Operations of Remote Control Before Use • Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture. If you turn on the monitor, you can also control playback of other discs by referring to the monitor screen. • Set the remote controller mode switch to “DVD” mode before starting operation, refer to (page 32). Playing a Disc Inserting a disc in the unit “READING” appears on the display, and playback starts automatically. ✍ If playback does not start, press [38].
Displaying Status and Control on-screen DVD-VIDEO DVD-VR Video CD MPEG/DivX® JPEG You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. Video CD Example: DVD-VIDEO Status bar Control bar Status bar 1 Disc type 2 DVD: Audio signal format type and channel Video CD: PBC 3 Playback mode “T.RPT” (Title/ Track repeat), “C.RPT” (Chapter repeat), “PG.RPT” (Program repeat), “F.RPT” (Folder repeat) “F.RND” (Folder random), “A.
Disc/ USB Operations of Remote Control DVD-VIDEO Disc Menu Zoom DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access special features. The zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image. 1 Press the [MENU] button DVD-VIDEO DVD-VR The disc menu is displayed. 2 Use the [5]/[∞]/[2]/[3] button to highlight your selection, then press the [ENTER] button. 3 To return to the first menu feature, press the [TOP MENU] button again. 4 To remove the disc menu, press the [MENU] button again.
Chapter search (“CHAP”), Program/Play list search (“PRGM”/ ”PLST”), and Search mode off. Video CD Track search (“TRAC”/“NMBR”) and Search mode off. CD MPEG/DivX® Track search (“TRAC” or “Track Search”), Audio File Folder search (“FOLD” or “Folder Search”), and Search mode off. JPEG File search (“FILE”, “TRAC” or “Track Search”), Folder search (“FOLD” or “Folder Search”), and Search mode off when pressed while playing a JPEG. DVD-VR • Direct Search cannot be performed during Random play.
iPod Operations of Remote Control Before Use • Video output setting of iPod needs to be set on your iPod. • Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture. If you turn on the monitor, you can also control playback of other discs by referring to the monitor screen. • Set the remote controller mode switch to “DVD” mode before starting operation, refer to (page 32). Playing the iPod Connecting the iPod “READING” appears in the display, and playback starts automatically.
Music disc/Audio file/iPod Operation of Control Panel Music/Video Search Audio File CD MPEG/DivX® JPEG Selecting the track/ file you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music/Video Search mode Press the [ ] button. “SEARCH” is displayed. Displays the current Audio file name.
Music disc/Audio file/iPod Operation of Control Panel in the list which is selected now. Set the ratio with “SKIP” in (page 11). Keep pressing this button for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% irrespective of the setting. • The time of search by alphabet may become long depending on the number of songs in iPod or the folder structure. • When selecting an initial in the alphabet search mode, entering “*” searches symbols and entering “1” searches digits.
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “CD CH” display. Playing or pausing Press the [6] button. Music search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Changes the music when this button is pressed. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. Disc Search Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly (Repeat play) Press the [4] button.
Tuner Operation Function of KDV-MP5042U Frequency Step Setting Other Functions Activating Security Code Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz. When Security Code is set, possibility of theft is reduced because input of Security Code is prompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off. 1 Turn the power OFF ⁄ Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Switch the frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button.
Entering Security Code The Security Code is required to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed. 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 5 operation, and enter the Security Code. “APPROVED” is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.
Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items ; Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume “R-VOL” 0 — 35 AV output volume “AVVOL” 0 — 35 Subwoofer level “SW L” –15 — +15 Balance “BAL” Left 15 — Right 15 Fader “FAD” Rear 15 — Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) 1 Select the source to adjust • AV output source The sub source (DVD, USB, and AV IN) can be output to the AV output separately from the main source.
2. Select the iPod Equalizer curve Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. 3 Exit Preset Equalizer mode. Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • You can select for each source. Manual Equalizer Control You can adjust following Equalizer Control items; Adjustment Item Band level “BAND#” > “GAIN” Bass Effect* “BAND1” > “EFFECT” Range -9 – 0 – +9 “OFF”/ “ON” • *Can be only set for “BAND1”. 1 Enter Manual Equalizer Control mode Press [ ] 1 sec.
Audio Adjustments Cabin Selection Speaker Setting You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the following car types; Setting the speaker to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Car type Not compensating. Compact car Full size car Station wagon Display “OFF” “COMPACT” “FULLSIZE” “WAGON” Car type Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Minivan long Display “MINIVAN” “SUV” “MV LONG” 1 Enter Cabin select mode Press [ ] 1 sec.
X’Over Setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) Setting You can set a X’Over value for the speakers; Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at (page 28).
Audio Adjustments Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. Recalling the sound setup registered by
Satellite Radio Tuner Control (Optional) Basic Operation Selecting Satellite Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SAT”/ “SIRIUS”/ “XM” display. ⁄ Selecting the channel and category you want to receive. 1 Enter Category and Channel Search mode Press the [ • You need to register to the service provider to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Consult the service provider if “CALL … TO SUBSCRIBE” appears.
Basic Operations of Remote Control SRC AUDIO Dual Zone Control SRC OSD TOP MENU MENU SETUP RETURN AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM Select sub source of Dual zone system: [2 ZONE] Rear channel volume control: [R.VOL] AUDU O O O AUDU ENTER DVDU O /D FM+/AM– 0—9 Band select: [FM+]/[AM–] VOL O 1 2ABC 3 DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 2 ZONE VOL 2 ZONE Station select: [4]/[¢] R.VOL ATT In DVD/USB/iPod Source (DVD mode) Recall preset stations: [1] — [6] R.
Appendix About Satellite Radio tuner (Optional) This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM. Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner. About HD Radio Reception (Optional) When you connect an HD Radio tuner, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.
Appendix 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. +3.4feet 1.6feet 2.5feet 5feet +2.
Language code list Code ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH SWEDISH DANISH RUSSIAN CHINESE PORTUGUESE JAPANESE AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GLI GN GU HA Language English Spanish French German Italian Dutch Swedish Danish Russian Chinese Portuguese Japanese Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Bhuta
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 4 ..........1 2 • ..........4 5 • • ..........2 ..........4 • 3 ..........1 Installation Procedure 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. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
Connecting Wires to Terminals AV input Use of the optional cable CA-C3AV is recommended for connecting an external player. For the sake of safety, be sure to connect the parking sensor. Connect to the vehicle’s parking brake detection switch harness.
Installation/Removing the Unit Non-Japanese cars 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 Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. ⁄ Catch Accessory2 Removal tool • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. • Cannot set up subwoofer phase. • No output from the subwoofer. ▲ • of (page 8) is not set to On. • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ “MENU” > “SWPRE” of (page 11) • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞
Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. NA DVICE: • An unsupported USB device is connected. • Connection to the iPod has failed. ➪ Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See (page 4) for information on supported iPods. TOC ERR: • The disc is quite dirty. The disc is upsidedown. The disc is scratched a lot. • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E-05: The disc is unreadable.
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDV-MP5042U) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.
KDV-415U 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.