CD-RECEIVER KDC-MP533V INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3476-00/00 (MW) B64-3476-00_00_English.Indd 1 06.6.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 About MP3 and WMA 6 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Menu system 16 Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Dimmer CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary Input Setting CD Read Setting Switch
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. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle The panel lock arm appears when the panel is removed.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Reset button • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot 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. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.
About MP3 and WMA The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly. The maximum number of characters for display File/Folder name: 64 (Joliet: 32) characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property : 30 characters Playable Audio file • MP3, WMA • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".
General features ATT VOL Control knob Release button Q SRC Clock display LOUD indicator ATT 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 Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates.
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. Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In VCD source 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in.
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 When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side, pull it and detach from the unit. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner features AUTO/AME Control knob 1-6 Band display SRC Frequency display ST indicator 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 towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [AUTO] button.
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting a station in the memory. Recalling the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Recall the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
CD/Audio file/VCD control features Control knob SCAN/ M/S Release button Track number RDM/ 3 REP F.SEL SRC Play time IN indicator Playing CD, Audio file & VCD When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
CD/Audio file/VCD control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down the Control knob toward [¢]. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down the Control knob toward [4]. Release to resume the playback. Track/File/Folder Repeat Replaying the song or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.
Function of VCD • When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next random song starts. Audio output select You can change the audio output to Left or Right STEREO. Press the [M/S] button. Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "FOLD SEL" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name.
Menu system Control knob MENU SRC Menu display Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, 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. 2 Select the menu item You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
In Standby mode In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Dimmer Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. Display "DIM ON" "DIM OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn’t dim.
Menu system Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source • The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "NAME SET" display.
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD FM+ ¢ 4 FM/AM/+/– AM– DIRECT /OK Not Used ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY 38 4/¢ Not Used [0] — [9] QZ Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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 Adjusts the volume.
Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 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) AUX right input (Red) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) PRK SW Connection cable (Accessory8) AUX IN VIDEO OUT To the monitor unit To parking brake detection switch harness of car. Parking sensor wire (Light green) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. L For the sake of safety, be sure to connect the parking sensor.
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support • During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit. • Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations. Using the Relay Connector 1 Plug the vehicle’s harness into the relay connector.
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. 4 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory5) and bracket (Accessory7) in the hole shown on the diagram. 1 Refer to the section (page 25) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button.
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 25) 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 ? ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Can’t remove disc. ✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. ☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz 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 (1.6 μV /75 Ω) Frequency response (±3.
