KDC-MP822(K)_Cover 02.12.10 7:19 PM Page 1 KDC-MP822 KDC-V7022 KDC-X769 KDC-722 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 2 English Contents 2Warning ...........................................3 Safety precautions.............................4 About Sirius Satellite radio tuner ......................................5 Notes on playing MP3 .......................6 Notes on Multi-function Key System....................................8 About CDs..........................................9 General features ..............................
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 3 2Warning 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-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 4 English 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 automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 5 About Sirius Satellite radio tuner Lens Fogging NOTE • 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. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 6 English Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-MP822) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 7 MP3 playing order When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ... 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.
AUD KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 DISP 11:23 AM PNL PNL 2-ZN 2-ZN Page 8 English Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What's the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 9 About CDs Handling CDs CD cleaning CD storage • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high. • Store CDs in their cases. Removing CDs • 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 10 English General features Power VOLUME CONTROL 2-5 RTN NEXT RTN Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. NEXT Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. The panel hides. AME ATT Q SRC NAME.S NF Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause damage. DAB NAME.S NF 4 When the power is ON, the (page 32) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 11 Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise. 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 12 English General features Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to (page 8). 3 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [2] ("AUD") button. 4 Select the Adjustment item section Press the [NEXT] button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 [4] button Adjustment Item Treble Center Frequency** Treble level [5] button Adjustment Item Balance Fader 11:23 AM Page 13 Display "TRE F" Range 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 14 English General features 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 "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. Speaker type Button Display OFF [2] "SP OFF" For 5 & 4 in.
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KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 16 English General features Function of the KDC-V7022 Illumination Color Setting You can set the display to a desired color. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to (page 8). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. 3 Quick call up the preset color Press the [4] ("CLR") button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 7 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 17 4 Exit name set mode Press the [NAME.S] button. • When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • Memory numbers - FM: 32 stations - AM: 16 stations - Internal CD player: 30 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 18 English General features Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel. 1 2 3 4 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4] button. The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Backpanel 1 Enter Panel Position Setting mode Press the [4] ("PNL") button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 19 Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. When the time set in (page 34) lapses, the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF. Showing the control panel Press the left part at the lower side of the panel. The panel is opened to enable the operation.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 20 English General features Function of the KDC-V7022/KDC-X769 Dual Zone System 5 Exit the Dual Zone System Control mode Press the [RTN] button. 6 Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Select the source sound to be output from the internal source channel. Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. 1 Select the source Press the [SRC] button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 21 Tuner features Tuning Mode 1-6 NEXT RTN AME NAME.S SRC AUTO/ AME Choose the tuning mode. NF AM 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. Preset station "Auto 2" Search in order of the stations seek in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 22 English Tuner features Direct Access Tuning Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] — [6] button. (Function of remote) 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. "– – – –" is displayed.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 23 CD/MP3/External disc control features 0 2-5 NEXT RTN AME 38 SRC NAME.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 24 English CD/MP3/External disc control features that section before creating your MP3 media. Playing CD & MP3 When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. Playing External 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 25 Track/File Search 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button. Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. Disc/ Folder Search (Disc Search: Function of disc changer) (Folder Search: Function of MP3) Input "0" to select disc 10.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 26 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat 2 Start Scan Play Press the [2] ("SCAN") button. "Scan ON" is displayed. 3 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [2] button. Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you're listening to. 1 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 2 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 27 Turning ON/OFF the Magazine Random Play Press the [5] ("MRDM") button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "M-Random ON" is displayed. 3 Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [¢] button. With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with the [¢] button to the next folder. When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 28 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Sirius tuner control features DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote) 1-6 NEXT Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer. 1 RTN Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order. Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 29 Repeatedly press the button until "CH+"/ "CH–"/ "CS+"/ "CS–" is displayed above the [2] — [5] button. Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode Selecting the Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory) connected to this unit. 2 Selecting Sirius Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display. • You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by Sirius Satellite Radio. Consult SIRIUS if "CALL 888-539 SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE" appears.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 30 English Sirius tuner control features Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) 3 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Hold down on the [2] — [5] button until the function item is not displayed above the button. Refer to (page 8). 4 Put the channel in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 31 Menu system 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is received Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. RTN NEXT Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source Scrolls the displayed channel name and other items. Press the [SCRL] button. AME MENU SRC NAME.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 32 English Menu system When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice. 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 33 Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Touch Sensor Tone Setting LED flashes. LED OFF. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "Beep ON" "Beep OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 34 Function of the KDC-X769 Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "Dimmer ON" "Dimmer OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim. System Q Setting Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio control.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 35 Function of the KDC-X769 B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Sirius ID [ESN] display Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 36 English Menu system Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2" mode. Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "Scroll Auto" "Scroll MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name • MD title • Text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 37 Basic Operations of remote 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. SRC SRC VOL. ATT ATT VOL.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 38 English Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source In Sirius tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [FM] button Select the preset band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [4]/ [¢] buttons Search up or down channel. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 39 Accessories External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 4 .........1 2 .........2 .........4 5 .........2 3 .........4 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 40 Fuse (10A) 27 4 When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. 5 Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna. 7 To car light control switch 8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function. P.CONT ANT.CONT ILLUMI EXT.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 41 Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Phillips truss head sheet metal screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 42 Installation (Japanese-cars) Removing the Unit English ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 1 After aligning the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws. For Toyota Car 8mm 5mm 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.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 43 Locking the Backpanel to the unit ■ Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 3 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back side. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on (page 18) and remove the Backpanel. 2 Insert the panel lock screws into the holes at the sides of the panel.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 44 English 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 input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22 ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on .
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 45 ? The display color changes subtly. 38-2 ✔ This is because the temperature is different than the temperature when the setting was done. ☞ The display color condition changes subtly according.to the ambient temperature. ? The panel is not hidden even when the power is turned off. 38-3 ✔ The protection function for preventing fingers or other things from getting caught in between the panel and this unit has been activated. ☞ Turn off the power again.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 46 English Troubleshooting Guide If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99 ➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 47 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio 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 (1.6 µV /75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................
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