Kenwood KDC-MP822 manual

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. Refer to the mode[...]

— 2 — English Contents 2 Wa rning ...........................................3 Safety precautions.............................4 About Sirius Satellite radio tuner ......................................5 Notes on playing MP3 .......................6 Notes on Multi-function Key System ....................................8 About CDs ..............[...]

— 3 — 2 Wa rning 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 . Location : Bottom Panel FCC W ARNING This equipment [...]

— 4 — English Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, 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 automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm 2 (A W[...]

— 5 — • 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 [...]

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. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW . When using CD-RW [...]

— 7 — MP3 playing order 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. Y ou may be able to set the ord[...]

— 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 m[...]

— 9 — About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • 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. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD If the CD center hole o[...]

Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Sirius tuner ( Optional accessory ) "SIRIUS" T uner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc ( Optional accessory ) "DISC CH"/"CD2" Auxiliary input ( Optional accessory ) "AUX1" Internal Auxiliary input * "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode)[...]

Y ou 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. Sound setting Display Flat "Flat" User memory "User" Rock "Rock" Pops "Pops" [...]

1st section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Bass Center Frequency ** "Bass F" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8 Bass Q Factor ** "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend ** "Bass EXT" ON/OFF [3] button Adjustment Item Display Range Middle Center Frequency ** "MID F" 0.5/1[...]

3rd section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range V olume offset "V -Offset" –8 — ±0 V olume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. [4] button Adjustment Item Display Range Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF [5] button Adjustment Item Display Range Non-Fading level "NF Level" ?[...]

Switching the text display . 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. 3 Select the text Press the [3] ("TEXT&[...]

In Sirius tuner source Information Display Channel Name "Channel Name" Song T itle "Song T itle" Artist Name "Artist Name" Composer Name "Composer" Category Name "Category" Band & Channel Number "Channel No" Clock "Clock" 4 Exit Display Control mode Press the [RTN] button. ?[...]

Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to •A title can't be attached to a MD. • Refer to the <T ext Display Switching> (page 14) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS". 2 Enter name set mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. "NAME SET"[...]

Tu rning the Non-fading output ON or OFF . Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON or OFF . When it’ s ON, "NF ON" is displayed. When the <Switching preout> (page 34) is "SWPRE Rear", this function is not available. (KDC-V7022/722 only) Non-fading Output [...]

The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Backpanel 1 Tu rn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Tu rn OFF the power , and the control panel becomes horizontal. After the set time passes in <OFF Wait T ime Setting> (page 34), the panel is closed. 2 Remove th[...]

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 <OFF Wait T ime Setting> (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 o[...]

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. • The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources shown below . - Internal auxiliary input - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - External disc changer/ player - Sirius satellite ra[...]

Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display . 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 T une up or down band Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST&[...]

Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until the function item is not displayed above the [2] — [5] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). 3 Call up the station Press the desired [[...]

CD/MP3/External disc control features — 23 — NAME.S AME NF RTN NEXT DAB 2-5 SRC NEXT 4 ¢ AM/ DISC- FM/ DISC+ SCRL 38 0 T rack number Disc number T rack time IN indicator KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 23[...]

Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [ ¢ ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [ 4 ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for [...]

1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [ 38 ] button. Input "0" to select disc 10. Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number . Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing T rack/File Search by en[...]

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order . 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "MRDM" is displayed above the [5] button. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order . 1 Select the key functio[...]

Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button. T ext/T itle Scroll 3 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. With the [ 4 ] button you move to the pre[...]

Sirius tuner control features Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer . 1 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. 2 When the disc you want is displayed Press the [OK] button[...]

Repeatedly press the button until "CH+"/ "CH–"/ "CS+"/ "CS–" is displayed above the [2] — [5] button. 2 Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below . Adjustment Item Button Display Search down i[...]

Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel Scan Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. The channel number display blinks. Channel Scan Calling up the channels in the memory . 1 Select the preset band Press the [FM] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Hold down on the button until the [...]

Menu system Scrolls the displayed channel name and other items. Press the [SCRL] button. T ext Scroll for Sirius tuner source 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is received Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. — 31 — NAME.S AME NF RTN NEXT DAB 4 ¢ FM AM MENU SRC Menu display KDC-MP822_U.S 02.12.11 11:23 AM Page 31[...]

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. 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 "ME[...]

Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "Contrast 0" "Contrast 5" (Original setting) "Contrast 10" … … Contrast Adjustment Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Red" The illumination color is red. "Button Green" The illumination color is gre[...]

T oggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier . Tu rning ON this control enhances the preout quality . Display Setting "AMP Mute OFF" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP Mute ON" The built-in amplifier deactivates. Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode> Function of the KDC-V7022/KDC-722 Switching th[...]

T emporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display Setting "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON. "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF . Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF[...]

Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2" mode. Function of the KDC-MP822 When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ 1" Play CD and MP3. "CD READ 2" Play CD by force. CD Read [...]

[VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches. For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 10). [A TT] button Tu rning the volume down quickly . When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level. Basic operations Use two "AA"-size batteries. Sli[...]

[FM] button Select the preset band. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Search up or down channel. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access T uning> (page 30) mode. In Sirius tuner source [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track/file forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] butt[...]

— 39 — .........2 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. 1. T o 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 wiri[...]

English ANT.CONT ILLUMI EXT. CONT P.CONT + + + + – + AUX IN REAR FRONT NON FADING NON FADING FM/AM antenna input 15 10 Rear left output (White) (KDC-MP822/X769 only) 11 Rear right output (Red) (KDC-MP822/X769 only) Fuse (10A) 27 Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 22 28 White/Black 31 Gray/Black 34 Green/Black 37 Purple/Black White 30 Gray 33 Green 36 [...]

— 41 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Phillips truss head sheet metal screw (commercially availab[...]

English — 42 — Removing the Unit Installation (Japanese-cars) Catch Lock Accessory 2 Removal tool ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner . 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upp[...]

— 43 — 3 Reattach the Backpanel. Never insert the panel lock screws (M2 X 1.5 mm) in any other screw holes than the one specified. If you insert them in another hole, it will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on <Theft Deterrent Panel> (page[...]

English — 44 — 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 [...]

— 45 — ? 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 <About CDs> (page 9). ? 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 mi[...]

English — 46 — Tr oubleshooting Guide 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 . Hold Error: The protective circu[...]

— 47 — Specifications FM tuner 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[...]

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