CD-RECEIVER KDC-X589 KDC-MP5028 KDC-MP528 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 CD-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 Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 Warning 6 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 General features 9 HD Radio control features 22 Tuning Menu system Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Subwoofer Output Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 15 Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD/
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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. Before using this unit for the first time This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
Notes 2Warning About DAB Tuner control 2CAUTION Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. 1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. 2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
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 AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/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 (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides the Audio file.
General features "55 Release button 70- 43$ Control knob "55 Release button 70- 43$ Control knob ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button.
General features System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed, the sound setting switches. Sound setting User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Natural Display "USER" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP40" "JAZZ" "NATURAL" • User memory: The values set on the
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. • When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. • You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for [VOL], [ATT] and [ANG] buttons. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. • *2 You can control this item when "2ZON" of
General features In Audio file source 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. Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is turned, the setting switches as shown below. Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6x9/6" "SP OEM" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Switching Display Switching the information displayed.
• If the text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc. is selected when the channel which does not have text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc. is played, band & channel number is displayed. • Memory numbers - Tuner: 30 stations - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it.
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. 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.
Tuner features "650 ".& 43$ Control knob "650 ".& 43$ Control knob Band display ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Press the [AUTO] button.
Tuner features Function of remote Direct Access Tuning Auto Memory Entry Entering the frequency and tuning. Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 4 .0%& 3%. 3&1 % 3%. ' 4&- . 3%. 43$ Control knob 3%. 3&1 ' 4&- . 3%. 43$ Control knob Track number IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel. Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
CD/Audio file/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.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you’re listening to. Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRAC REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF" Press the [RDM] button.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 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. Function of the KDC-X589 Function of ACDrive disc Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. Press the [S.MODE] button.
Function of the KDC-X589 Function of the ACDrive disc Text/Title Scroll Letter Seek Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. The song, in which you want to play, can be searched by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name. Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 1 Enter the Letter Seek mode Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second. • It doesn't function when (page 19) is ON.
HD Radio control features 43$ Control knob 43$ Control knob Band display ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Tuning • When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and switched to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. • With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions to , , and of Tuner features.
Menu system 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. 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.
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. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. In Standby mode • The setup Security Code can be done when the (page 29) is set as OFF.
In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "KEY RED" "KEY GRN" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green. Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System. Display "ZONE2 R" "ZONE2 F" Setting Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear channel. Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front channel.
Menu system Function of the KDC-X589 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMS CTRL" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the (page 13). Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"*/ "AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Menu system Function of the KDC-X589 Function of ACDrive disc Audio Preset Memory Voice Index Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory can't be erased by the Reset button. Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive disc. 1 Setup Sound Control Display "V-ID ON" "V-ID OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced. Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.
Audio Preset Call Recalling the sound setup registered by
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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 2WARNING Accessories If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2.
Connecting Wires to Terminals KDC-X589 Front left output (White) A Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White) B Rear right output (Red) Sub Woofer left output (White) C Sub Woofer right output (Red) KDC-MP5028/MP528 Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/ Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear right output (Red)/ Sub Woofer right output (Red) AUX left input (White) AUX right input (Red) C To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory B A To connect these
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section (page 36) 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.
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 screws in the holes shown below. Bottom panel Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. English | B64-2975-00_K_English_r0.Indd 35 35 04.11.
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 36) 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. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
Troubleshooting Guide Disc source Audio file source ? ? Cannot play an Audio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 7). ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 7). ✔ The recording condition is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media.
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 (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.