KDC-MP4026V CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2687-00/01 (MW) B64-2687-00_U.S_r3.5.Indd 1 03.11.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 6 About CDs 8 General features 9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display TEL Mute Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 21 Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations In Tuner source In Disc source Accessories/ Installation Procedure 13 CD/MP3/WMA/VCD/External disc control features 15 2 | 19 Menu System Touch Sensor
Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, 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 0.75mm² (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
Safety precautions About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Unsupported connection may result in damage.
Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft 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. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA KDC-MP4026V can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction. Acceptable medium formats The following formats are available for the media used in this unit.
MP3/WMA 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.
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.
General features Release button VOL AM RDM ATT/LOUD FM REP DISP/MENU Q/AUD SRC 4 ¢ ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button.
General features Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. Adjustment Item Bass level Middle level Treble level Balance Fader Display "BAS" "MID" "TRE" "BAL" "FAD" Range –8 — +8 –8 — +8 –8 — +8 Left 15 — Right 15 Rear 15 — Front 15 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button.
Switching Display TEL Mute Switching the information displayed. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.
General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or a CD of the CD Changer. manual. • The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can't be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media. • You cannot use the Disc Naming for the built-in CD player. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed.
Tuner features AM RDM AUTO/ AME SRC Band display FM REP 1-6 4 ¢ Frequency display ST indicator Preset station number Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. indicator Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations indicator in the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 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. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
CD/MP3/WMA/VCD/External disc control features DISC– /AM DISC+ /SCRL /FM RDM SRC 1 SCAN/ M/S REP 4 ¢ RDM/ F.SEL 3 REP M.RDM Track Title/ Disc Title/ Folder name/ File name/ MP3/WMA text IN indicator Playing CD & MP3/WMA & VCD When a CD is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Eject the CD Press the [0] button. • 3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage.
CD/MP3/WMA/VCD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track/File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/ WMA folder. Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. 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 or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. Function of VCD Audio output select You can switch the audio output to STEREO, Left or Right. Press the [M/S] button. • When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Menu system AM RDM FM REP MENU SRC 4 ¢ 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. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. • When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered.
Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source.
Menu system Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. • The PAL or NTSC setup must match the setup of the connected monitor unit. If they do not match, no image can be played back. • The text scrolled is shown below.
Basic Operations of remote SRC SRC VOL. ATT ATT VOL. FM/AM/DISC+/DISC– 38 38 FM+ DISC 4 AM– ¢ 4/¢ DNPP DNPP /SBF DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY Not Used OK [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 In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. In Disc source [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.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 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. 6. Install the unit in your car. 7.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Video output (Yellow) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. VIDEO OUT To the monitor unit AUX right input (Red) AUX To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory PRK SW Connection cable (Accessory6) AUX left input (White) To parking brake detection switch harness of car Parking sensor wire (Green) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) For the sake of safety, be sure to connect the parking sensor.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support 2 frame' (page 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N N T/N T Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
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, screw in the provided screw in the holes shown below. Using the Relay Connector 1 Plug the vehicle’s harness into the relay connector. 2 Plug the parking brake detection wire into the relay connector. Accessory5 Relay connector Accessory7 Vehicle harness 2 1 Detection wire 3 Lock the cable clamp.
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 'Removing the hard rubber 2 3 frame' (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. ? The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. ☞ Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly. ☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
Disc source MP3/WMA source ? ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 8). ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead.
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. E-04 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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