CD-RECEIVER KDC-X7533U KDC-MP5033U INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3344-00/00 (MW) B64-3344-00_00.Indd 1 06.1.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 6 About USB device 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 General features 10 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner/TV control features 16 Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Frequency Step Setting TV Tuning TV channel Preset Memor
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 • No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. For the types of available USB devices, refer to (page 7). • 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. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~.
About DAB Tuner control 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. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.
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 USB device Notes on Use of the USB device This unit can play audio files stored in the flash memory and digital audio player that have a USB port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in this document). The following restrictions are placed on the types and usage of available USB devices: Available USB devices • USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class. • USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less.
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. Playable Audio file • AAC, MP3, WMA • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file. (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file.
Playing order of the Audio file • The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name. • Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder.
General features ATT VOL Control knob Release button Q SRC Clock display LOUD indicator ATT indicator Power • * Function of the KDC-X7533U. Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the (page 27) 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.
System Q Audio Control Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to adjust 1 Select the source to set 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust 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.
General features Function of the KDC-X7533U Audio Setup Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.
• You can use the Dual Zone System with the Auxiliary input sources listed below. - Option CA-C1AX/ CA-C2AX 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 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. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob.
General features Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate Changing the information displayed. The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to forward and remove it.
TEL Mute 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. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory.
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-X7533U Function of remote control Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 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. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Tuner/TV control features Function of the KDC-X7533U Function of LX BUS Television Function of the KDC-X7533U 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/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob S.MODE SCAN Release button Track number IN indicator RDM/3/ A.RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM SRC Play time Play mode 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. Disc number When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Playing USB device Playing External Disc Playing USB device Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. 1 Select a source other than the USB device Press the [SRC] button. 2 Connect the USB device. 3 Select USB source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "USB" display. • For the types of available USB devices and how to connect USB devices, refer to (page 7).
Function of disc changer/ Audio file Disc Search/Folder Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer 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.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of disc changer Function of Audio file Magazine Random Play Select mode Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Quickly selecting the file or folder you want to hear. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed. • When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next random song starts.
Function of Audio file Function of Audio file File Select mode Folder Select 1 mode You can select an audio file in the folder currently being played by file name. Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder. 1 Enter File Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Select the "FILE SEL" display. Refer to
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select 2 mode Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed. 1 Enter Folder Select 2 mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Select the "FLD SEL2" display. Refer to
Function of the KDC-X7533U Function of ACDrive media Letter Seek You can search for the song, you want to play, by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name. 1 Enter the Letter Seek mode Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second. • This operation does not function when (page 22) is ON. • This function is available only when the Play mode is set Genre, Artist, or Album. Cancelling the Letter Seek Press the [S.MODE] button.
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 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.
Menu system 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.
Function of the KDC-X7533U In Standby mode Function of the KDC-X7533U Other than Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting B.M.S. Frequency Offset Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Setting the central frequency, boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP ON" "AMP OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates.
Menu system In FM reception 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Press the [MENU] button. Temporarily have reception alternate from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. • You can only set the Auxiliary input display when the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is used.
Function of the KDC-X7533U Function of ACDrive media Function of the KDC-X7533U Other than Standby mode Voice Index Audio Preset Memory Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive media. Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Display "V-ID ON" "V-ID OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.
Menu system Function of the KDC-X7533U Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD FM+ ¢ 4 FM/AM/+/– AM– Not Used 2-ZONE DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY 2-ZONE 38 4/¢ DIRECT [0] — [9] QZ R.VOL 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 of remote control Audio Control In Disc/USB source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/ files. [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-X7533U) • Do not remove the cap when you do not use the USB cable. The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle. USB connector To USB device SUB WOOFER Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-MP5033U) USB connector • Do not remove the cap when you do not use the USB cable. The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle. To USB device FRONT Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Front left output (White) FM/AM antenna input To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section (page 40) 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. 4 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory5) and bracket (Accessory7) in the hole shown on the diagram. 1 Refer to the section (page 40) 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 40) 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 Tuner 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 6). ? 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 6). ✔ 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 (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.
