CD-RECEIVER KDC-MP6533 KDC-MP5033 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3264-00/00 (MW) B64-3264-00̲English.Indd 1 05.10.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 6 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner/TV control features Menu system 19 Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting S
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. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
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 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 not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.
General features ATT/DIM VOL Control knob Release button Q SRC Clock display LOUD indicator ATT indicator Power • * Function of the KDC-MP6533. Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
General features Attenuator Audio Control Turning the volume down quickly. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
Audio Setup Speaker Setting Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Select the source to adjust 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
General features Switching Display Function of the KDC-MP6533 Changing the information displayed. Subwoofer Output 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the button, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
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 to forward and remove it. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner/TV control 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.
Function of the KDC-MP6533 Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
Tuner/TV control features Function of the KDC-MP6533 Function of LX BUS Television Function of the KDC-MP6533 Function of LX BUS Television TV Tuning Preset TV Tuning Selecting the TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television (optional accessory). The action depends on the setting of the connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user instruction of the LX BUS Television for details. Recalling the TV channels in the memory. 1 Select TV source 1 Select the TV band Push the Control knob toward [FM].
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob Release button SCAN Track number IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file 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. RDM/ 3 REP F.SEL M.RDM SRC Play time Disc number When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
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 you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. • Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables 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 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. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
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.
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing. • When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released.
In Standby mode Display Illumination Control Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night. Display "DISP ON" "DISP OFF" Setting Keeps the display on.
Menu system Function of the KDC-MP6533 In Standby mode Function of the KDC-MP6533 When LX AMP unit connecting Built-in Amp Setting AMP Control Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Display "AMP ON" "AMP OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMP CTRL" display.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Text Scroll Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source. Setting the displayed text scroll. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" 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. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll.
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD 38 FM+ ¢ 4 4/¢ FM/AM/+/– AM– DIRECT /OK Not Used DIRECT ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY [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.
Audio Control Function of the KDC-MP6533 In TV source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 6. Install the unit in your car. 7. Reconnect the - battery. 8. Press the reset button. Accessories 1 ..........1 2WARNING 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. 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........2 6 ..
Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-MP6533) Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) SUB WOOFER Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Sub Woofer right output (Red) Sub Woofer left output (White) FM/AM antenna input To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-MP5033) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) FRONT Front right output (Red) Front left output (White) FM/AM antenna input To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section (page 31) 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. 4 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory5) and bracket (Accessory7) in the hole shown on the diagram. 1 Refer to the section (page 31) 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 31) 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.
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 5). ? 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 5). ✔ The recording condition is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media. ? The Audio file track time isn’t displayed correctly.
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. 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 (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.
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