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Informs you by sound that you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF.

ÎBuilt in AUX: “BUILTIN AUX” “ON1”*,”ON2”,”OFF”

When this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected.

ON1: Outputs the sound of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to AUX source.

ON2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on the power with AUX source selected.

Turn off the attenuator function when listening to output from external unit. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to AUX terminal.

OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.

Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.

ÏCD READ: “CD READ” “1”*, ”2” Sets the method for reading CD.

When unable to play special format CD, set this function to “2” to force playing. Note that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to “2”.

In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to “2”. Normally, keep this set to “1”.

1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc.

2: Forces playing as music CD.

ÌSwitching Preout*1: “SWITCH PRE” “REAR”*,”SUB-W”

Switches the preout between rear output (“REAR”) and subwoofer output (“SUB-W”).

ÓSpeaker Select: “SP SELECT” “OFF”*, ”5/4”, ”6*9/6”, ”OEM”

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows;

Speaker type

 

Display

OFF

 

 

“SP OFF”

For 5

& 4 in. speaker

 

“SP 5/4”

For 6

& 6x9 in. speaker

 

“SP 6*9/6”

For the OEM speaker

 

“SP OEM”

ÔFirmware Upgrade: “F/W UP xx.xx” Upgrades the firmware.

Selecting “YES” and then pressing [VOL] knob starts upgrading the firmware.

For how to update the firmware, access our web site. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

<DEMO MODE>

Demo Mode: “DEMO MODE” “ON”*, ”OFF” Specifies whether to enable demonstration.

<AUDIO CONTROL>

ÒSubwoofer output*1: “SUB-W SET” “ON”*, ”OFF”

This setting can be made when “SUB-W” is selected for the <Switching Preout> item.

ÚBass Boost: “BASS BOOST” “LV1”*, ”LV2”, ”OFF” " System Q: “SYSTEM Q” “NATURAL”*, ”ROCK”,

”POPS”, ”EASY”, ”TOP 40”, ”JAZZ”, ”GAME”, ”USER” Switches between the following preset equalizer curves;

Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, User setting

“USER”: This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set replace the System Q values.

ÆBass level adjust: “BASS LEVEL” “-8” – ”+ 8” å Middle level adjust: “MID LEVEL” “-8” – ”+ 8” ß Treble level adjust: “TRE LEVEL” “-8” – ”+ 8”

Æ - ß : Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the memory per source.

Balance: “BALANCE” “L 15” – ”R 15”

ƒFader: “FADER” “R 15” – ”F 15”

©Subwoofer level adjust: “SUB-W LEVEL” “- 15” – ”+ 15”

˙Subwoofer Low Pass Filter: “LPF SUB-W” “85”, ”120”, ”160”, ”THROUGH”(OFF)*

ΔSubwoofer Phase: “SUB-W PHASE” “REV”(180°), ”NORM”(0°)*

© - Δ : These adjustments can be made when “ON” is selected for the <Subwoofer output> item.

Δ : This adjustment can be made when a setting other than “THROUGH” is selected for the <Subwoofer Low Pass Filter> item.

˚Supreme: “SUPREME SET” “ON”*, ”OFF” Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1kHz).

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Contents KDC-MP246 KDC-MP146 KDC-MP3046 KDC-MP2046 KDC-MP1046 Contents Before Use Basic Operations Band VOL  D 12 34 56 Auxiliary input Before UsingCommon Operation Release SRCListening Radio Playing MusicMuting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call GeneralRemoving the Faceplate Text Display Selection Display IndicatorFunction item Function SettingNext Function items appearing when the tuner source is selected ¬ Volume offset VOL Offset 8 ±0Function List Function items appearing during standbyFunction items appearing when an AUX source Is selected Play Function Music Disc/Audio File OperationMusic Search Direct Music SearchTuner Operation Frequency Step SettingPreparing the Remote Control Unit Basic Operations of Remote ControlCD/Audio File Source General ControlAppendix Marking of products using lasers Except for some areasAbout Audio file Playable disc file formatAccessories Installation Procedure Accessories/Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals Non-Japanese Cars Installation/Removing the UnitJapanese Cars Removing the Hard Rubber FrameTroubleshooting Guide Specifications

KDC-MP1046, KDC-MP3046, KDC-MP246, KDC-MP2046, KDC-MP146 specifications

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