Kenwood Car Entertainment System manual O S S a R Y

G L O S S A R Y

6.95” Wide : widescreen display with a diagonal screen size of 6.95 inches (approx. 176 mm).

6.10” Wide : widescreen display with a diagonal screen size of 6.10 inches (approx. 155 mm).

Touch Panel : the touch panel allows the user to control the system by simply touching desired positions on the monitor screen.

GUI : stands for “Graphical User Interface“. The GUI system displays graphical control icons on the screen to enable simple, intuitive control of all operations. In order to maximize the visual comfort of the user, smooth moving images are used for the image switching and screen saver displays, etc.

OSD : stands for “On Screen Display“. The OSD system displays intuitive, easy-to-understand icons on the screen to improve the ease of operation of the users.

Skin Change : this feature allows you to change the GUI skin to Glass, Metal, or Water depending on your mood.

WalIpaper Customize : you can change the wallpaper display to your favourite pictures or images via the USB port. It is also possible to store a maximum of 3 images in the main unit.

NAVI Ready : this is the dedicated terminal for connection of a Kenwood car navigation system. The RGB connection enables clear display and intuitive control based on the touch panel system.

R-Cam Ready : an external rear-view camera can be connected to the H/U. The system can then automatically detect a video signal from the camera and switch the display to that video signal.

Motorized Slide : this indicates that a motorized slide panel is used. The motorized slide panel features the possibility of being adjusted to a desired angle.

Flip-Down :the flip-down type panel allows the CD inlet to be installed inside the panel thereby making it possible to increase the display area of the panel.

TDF : stands for “Theft Deterrent Faceplate”. It prevents theft by allowing the panel to be detached together with the control section.

FL : the FL tube display represents beautiful images while secur- ing a wide viewing angle.

Display Customize : the user can customize the display by accessing the Kenwood download site from a PC and by downloading the desired still images and movie data. The downloaded data can be recorded on a CD-R and then loaded in the H/U for customization.

AV Out : a set of audio/video output terminals is provided for connection to the rear monitor.

AV In : a set of audio/video input terminals is provided for connection of auxiliary components such as a DVD player or a video game machine.

Preout : a set of pre-out terminals is provided for the subwoofer, rear and front channels. This output can be used to connect an external amplifier for a further upgrading of the system.

Aux RCA In : The AUX RCA terminals allow a car TV or portable audio to be connected and its audio to be reproduced directly through the speakers installed in the vehicle.

AUX Mini-Jack :the output level of most portable devices connected to AUX terminal are low because they are adjusted for headphones. In order to re-adjust this, an input sensitivity adjustment function has been added to the head units to solve this problem (function that offset volume by each extended source).

Mos-Fet :the MOS-FET is a high-performance semiconductor chip with excellent properties such as a linear operation curve and low distortion for use as an amplifier device.

Multi Control Wheel : new devices has been selected that comes with rotary function added to current 4-way+Push control knob. Gives you new method of selecting source, file, folder, track,... and operate within each of them.

System E’s+ : the H/U incorporates High-Pass Filters that process the front and rear channel signals independently in 8 steps and a phase-switchable Low-Pass Filter that processes the subwoofer channel signal in 5 steps. The system features a subwoofer that reproduces low frequencies exclusively through the subwoofer channel thus making it possible to reduce the problems associated with low frequencies such as resonation of doors and dulling of vocal frequencies.

System Q : this equalization system enables the EQ curve to be preset according to music types (Rock, Pops, Jazz, etc.) and the speaker matching to be preset according to the speaker type and Bass/Mid/Treble response adjustments. The electronic circuitry for audio volume and tone is implemented in a single chip to stabilise the signal paths at the same time as stabilising them. This design has made it possible to fine adjust the mid frequencies in addition to the traditional equalization of bass and treble frequencies.

System Q-EX :this equalization system enables the EQ curve preset according to the music type (Rock, Pops, Jazz, etc.). The speaker matching is preset according to the speaker type and the Bass/Mid/Treble response adjustments as well as the manual EQ adjustment, Q-control and base extension control. Traditional equalization systems employed multiple filters with fixed centre frequencies and Q-factors (sharpness levels) all over the frequency band. Users adjusted the levels of the filters in order to obtain the desired sound. However, as such systems required many filters the sound quality had often been inferior due to the large number of filters. To deal with this problem, Kenwood has introduced the notion of parametric equalization, with which the user can select the frequencies (points) that really require adjustments as well as the Q-factors (sharpness levels).

Digital E’s : this is a high quality type crossover network that performs filtering during digital processing. It uses a 13-step process High Pass Filters for each of the front and rear channels and a 13-step Low Pass Filter for the subwoofer channel. Using filters with three curve steps, which are capable of a steep 24 dB cut off in addition to the traditional cut off values of 12 and 18 dB. This is a crossover system that is possible only with a digital system that is capable of flexibly dealing with any system and any setting.

DVD Audio : DVD Audio enables high audio quality music recording, or 5.1ch surround in a DVD disc. Because it doesn't have a region code like DVD Video, any media or driver in the world can be used.

DVD Video : the DVD Video format records both video and audio and features a large capacity to store the large amount of video of movies etc. It also offers high audio quality at the CD level and is compatible with 5.1 CH surround audio. If it records only 2 channels of audio, a much higher quality than normal CD audio is also possible.

DVD±R/RW : certain head units are compatible with multiple DVD media (video formats only) including DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD- RW and DVD+RW play original DVDs recorded on home DVD recorders. The compatibility with almost all media used in home DVD recorders makes it possible to play a variety of DVD video without being too concerned about the format.

MPEG 1/2 Video : the MPEG1/2 Video function is useful when you playback MPEG1 and MPEG2 (mpg extension) files burned to CD-ROM or DVD-ROM (single session only). Therefore, you can enjoy your personal home movies in your car.

JPEG : this system enables playback of JPEG still picture files, burned to CD-ROM and DVD-ROM (single session only). You can enjoy a slide show of your favorite photos. Furthermore, you can rotate the photo as you like.

DivX : is an expanding format that can save around 8 hours of video data in on a single DVD disc. It has an excellent compres- sion efficiency, and high operation speed.

CD-R/CD-RW :the pickup employs the 3-beam system. The music data recorded on a music CD or CD-R/RW can be read with improved signal reading accuracy.

WMA / MP3 : head units with these functions are capable of playing CD-R/RW discs recorded in the MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music compression formats. The head unit can display the title information according to the WMA tag and MP3 ID tag showing titles and artist, and is also compatible with the long name files of Joliet and Romeo. The system can also play back CD-R/RW discs on which MP3 and WMA files coexist.

AAC : stands for “Advanced Audio Coding”. It is an audio codec developed by the organization that is responsible for the MPEG standards and it achieves audio encoding with a much higher compression efficiency than previous formats such as MP3. The Kenwood players can reproduce MPEG-4 format .m4a files that are compressed by using AAC-LC.

Supreme Audio : when a music file is compressed, the high frequency signals are lost, particularly if it is encoded using a low bit rate. The Supreme technology is a Kenwood-original audio compensation technology that compensates for this loss and reproduces music in a more natural form, thereby making it possible to play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k) in an audio quality equivalent to music recorded using a higher bit rate (equivalent to 128k) This compensation may sometimes be inoperative with certain types of music or bit rates. This means that 1.5 or 2 times more music files than before can be recorded with high compression ratios in a CD-R/RW without losing the natural, rich sound of music files recorded with lower compression ratios.

Bass Boost : which boosts only the low frequency range has been added in addition to the conventional Loudness. Provides more lower range sound, eliminating the lack of dynamic range in bass of genuine speakers. This function uses dedicated block in the IC that is effective to boosts more bass.

24 Bit DAC : a 24-bit D/A converter is used in many high-class

audio equipment systems thanks to the high reputation of its sound quality. Its quality enables it to reproduce accurate and rich music, including even the very subtle nuances as recorded on the CD.

RDS Radio Text : RDS stands for “Radio Data System”. It is an international standard for broadcasting data in the sub-carrier signal of the radio waves from FM stations. Its functions include the PS (Program Service name) for displaying program service labels in up to 8 digits, the PI (Program Identification) for searching an alternative station when the receiving sensitivity of a station drops during movement, the TA (Traffic Announcement identification) for switching to a traffic information station, and the Radio-Text function for displaying text of artist names and music names.

K3i Tuner : this is a high-performance tuner capable of avoiding interference from adjacent radio stations. While traditional systems employ two kinds of filters, the narrow and wide filters, and either filter is selected according to the situation, the new system incorporates an additional mid filter and can select one of the three filters. When the interference is at a medium level, this reduces the distortion considerably at the same time as preventing the channel separation from being deteriorated.

Dual Zone : the Dual Zone function allows the front and rear seats to enjoy different sources. For example, it is possible to separately output the audio of a music source, such as CD or radio from the front speakers and the audio of a visual source, such as DVD from the rear speakers. With a CD receiver, it is possible to output the audio of a music source, such as CD or radio from the front speakers and the audio of a component connected to the AUX Input from the rear speakers. Models without the built-in AUX Input, can still operate the Dual Zone function by connecting the auxiliary input adapter (CA-C1 AX) to the changer control terminals. In addition, with both visual models and CD receiver models, a reverse function is provided to reverse the front audio and the rear audio.

DAB Ready : this indicates that the DAB (Digital Audio Broad- casting) blackbox (KTC-9090DAB) can be connected. DAB is a digital radio broadcasting system in Europe and features many advantages that are much superior to the FM radio, capable of distributing CD-quality stereo audio with high reliability even to mobile receivers equipped only with simple rod aerials. Reception of FM broadcasting is often distorted or interrupted because the reflections from hills and buildings enter the receivers in different phases from the main signal and also because multi-path interference is more noticeable in moving vehicles. The DAB receiver incorporates a powerful processor that can reinforce the main signal by making use of these “shadow“ signals.

USB : any of the increasingly popular USB (Universal Serial Bus)- based portable memory devices can be connected directly to the USB connector for the reproduction of music stored in the device in the same way as in a CD, at the same time displaying the tag information stored with the music. This applies only to those music files that are not protected by the DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy guard function. Kenwood’s 1-DIN CD receivers feature a USB cable from the rear of the unit while 2-DIN models have a connection port on the front panel. Moreover, if the connected USB device has a rechargeable battery, it can draw power via the bus allowing long playing times without the risk of running the battery flat.

1-Wire iPod Digital Connection : For high speed data transfer: Control, Text (Meta) data & DIGITAL Audio Data. The audio data comes into the D/A converter with original digital data through

USB, as the quality of the D/A converter used in H/U are much better then the ones used in iPod, means that better sound quality can be reproduced.

iPod Ready : an iPOD (portable HDD player from Apple Inc.) can be connected to the changer control terminal of a Kenwood head unit using an optional interface kit. This makes it possible to play music stored in the iPOD through the head unit and features easy file retrieval by Playlist/ Genre/ Artist/ Album name, with all details displayed on the head unit.

Bluetooth Handsfree & Audio Streaming Unit : Handsfree unit with SMS support, voice remote (voice tag & keyword tag function), audio profile (Audio data streaming profile and playback control profile).

Up to 5 mobile phones can be connected to the bluetooth unit of wich 3 can be used at the same time. Software update trough Bluetooth or UART.

Kenwood Music Editor : PC Software that allows you to manage your compressed music stored in your PC, Creation of user selected Playlists, including unique Auto Playlist. Transferring music data to USB device.

OEM Wired Remote : this indicates that the system allows the factory fitted steering wheel remote controller of the vehicle, to control the Kenwood head unit for genuine audio.

OEM Display Output : this is a function for providing compa- tibility with Opel/Vauxhall vehicles. It makes it possible to display the head unit information on the display at the right of the instrument panel of a genuine Opel/Vauxhall (an optional wiring loom is required).

ODD D/A System : ODD stands for “Offset Dual Differential”. It is a Kenwood original digital circuit system developed for obtaining highly accurate music signals. In the DSP, it shifts the digital sound data into the negative direction in order to generate another item of data, samples the two kinds of data and synthesizes them in order to reduce any distortion or error that may result from D/A conversion. It works together with the left/right independent D/A converter system to reproduce a feeling of presence in the recording.

iPod Ready : an iPod (portable HDD player from Apple Inc.) can be connected to the changer control terminal of a Kenwood head unit using an optional interface kit. This makes it possible to play music stored in the iPOD through the head unit and features easy file retrieval by Playlist/Genre/Artist/Album name, with all details displayed on the head unit.

Installer Memory : this function stores the optimum acoustic field set by an expert installer to suit the specific vehicle. If the user does not like the acoustic field as adjusted by him or herself, the user can recall the default setting made by the installer.

DTA : stands for “Digital time alignment”. When the user sets the distance between each speaker and the listening position, the DTA automatically adjusts the timing of each sound reaching the listening position. The user may thus enjoy the surround sound, corrected according to the vehicle model.

2 Ohm Capability : this amplifier is capable of driving very low- impedance speakers with a total load of only 2W.

Easy Fit : this refers to a special connector, to which the unique speaker terminals used by European vehicles of three main manufacturers can be connected without modifications.

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