KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About GSM Hand Free Unit........5 About CDs...................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 General features .........................8 Power Selecting the Source Volume System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features .................
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 3 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.
English KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 4 NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. Reset button • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM About GSM Hand Free Unit Page 5 Function of the KDC-MPV7023/6023 About CDs Refer to the instruction manual of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. The locations of the buttons to be pressed are shown below. Handling CDs CD cleaning • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. SRC ¢ 4 • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 6 English Notes on playing MP3 Entering ID3 tag 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. The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 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.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 8 English General features Release button SRC ¢ Power 4 Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the (page 24) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. FM AM / NF VOL 38 System Q/ AUD DISP/NAME.S Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 9 switch as shown below. 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 [System Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 10 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 [System Q] button. 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 In MP3 source Information Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Track number & Play time Disc name Clock 7:37 PM Page 11 4 Select the character type (KDC-MPV7023/6023 only) Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as shown below. Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters) 5 Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 12 English General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 Removing the Faceplate Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/ "AUX1" display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 13 Tuner features 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. SRC FM Function of the KDC-5023R TEL Mute AM ¢ MENU 4 1–6 AUTO/AME KDC-MPV7023/6023 Preset station number ST indicator The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 14 English Tuner features Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023 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. "AUTO 1 Preset station "Auto 2"/ Search in order of the stations seek "AUTO 2" in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual"/ Normal manual tuning control.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 15 KDC-5023R: • When the (page 29) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. • When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory. Function of the KDC-5023 Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 16 English Tuner features Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 TV Tuning (Function of LX BUS Television) The TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television (optional accessory) can be selected. The action depends on the setting of the connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user instruction of the LX BUS Television for details. 1 Select TV source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TV" display. 2 Select the TV band and Video input Press the [FM] button.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 17 RDS features Function of the KDC-5023R Traffic Information ¢ Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. 4 Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 18 RDS features English Function of the KDC-5023R 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below. No.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 19 CD/MP3/External disc control features Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to (page 18). 2 Preset the Program Type Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. Release button SRC ¢ 4 Calling up the preset Program Type 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 18). 2 Call up the Program Type Press the desired [1] — [6] button. DISC+ 38 DISC– SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 20 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3 When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 3 Insert a disc. Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. 3 • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 21 • Disc 10 is displayed as "0". • The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote) (Direct File Search: Function of MP3) Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 22 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you're listening to. Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON"/ "RDM ON" is displayed. Press the [REP] button.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 23 Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Displays the current folder name. 2 Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM] button 1 level up. Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [¢] button.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 24 English Menu system SRC ¢ 4 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. FM AM MENU 1–6 KDC-MPV7023/6023 Menu display KDC-5023R/5023 NEWS indicator (KRC-5023R only) 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 25 "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "Security"/ "SECURITY" is displayed.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 26 English Menu system Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Manual Clock Adjustment KDC-5023R: This adjustment can be done when the (page 26) is set as OFF. 1 Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023R Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust"/ "CLK ADJ" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Quick call up the preset color Press the desired [1] — [4] button. Button [1] [2] [3] [4] Page 27 Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 Dimmer Color Silky White Red Blue Blue Green Selecting the Color mode Press the [6] button. Each time the button is pressed the Color mode switches as shown below. Display Color mode "Scan" The color changes in sequence. "SRC" The color changes according to the selected source. "Time" The color changes every 6 hours.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 28 for news bulletin or belongs to Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin. • When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an FM station. Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 29 broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case. Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023/KDC-5023R Auto Memory Entry For the operation method refer to (page 15).
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 30 English Menu system Function of the KDC-5023R Monaural Reception The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • MD title • Radio text Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" Setting The monaural reception is OFF. The monaural reception is ON. Function of the KDC-MPV7023/KDC-6023 Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 31 Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 4/¢ FM/AM/DISC+/DISC– 38 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed. [0] — [9] Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 32 English Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source In Disc 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 Doing track/file forward and backward. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the (page 14) mode.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 33 Accessories (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023) External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 5 .........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. 2CAUTION 2 .........2 6 .........1 3 .........4 7 .........
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 35 Accessories (KDC-5023R) External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 5 .........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. 2CAUTION 2 .........2 6 .........1 3 .........4 7 .........2 4 .......
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 36 English Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-5023R) FM/AM antenna input 3 Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory8) 2 KENWOOD disc changer input 14 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 37 Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-5023R) 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 38 English Installation ■ Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 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 8 mm MAX.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 39 ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 5 1 Refer to the section (page 40) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. 3 Tighten the screws (ø2.6 × 12 mm) (Accessory 5) in the holes shown on the diagram.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 40 English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 3 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. 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-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 10:16 AM Page 41 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. General ? The power does not turn ON.01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. ? There’s a source you can’t switch.07 ✔ There’s no media inserted.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 8:14 PM Page 42 English Troubleshooting Guide ? ? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62 ✔ The CD is quite dirty.63 ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 5). ? Can’t remove disc.64 ✔ 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.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 8:14 PM Page 43 If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. The messages shown below display your systems condition. Mecha Error/ MECHA ER: 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.
KDC-MPV7023_U.S r2 02.10.31 7:40 PM Page 44 English Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section (KDC-MPV7023/6023/5023) CD player 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 (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................
