Kenwood Car Entertainment System GLOSSARY

6.95”Wide : widescreen display with a diagonal screen size of

6.95inches (approx. 176 mm).

6.10”Wide : widescreen display with a diagonal screen size of

6.10inches (approx. 155 mm).

TouchPanel : 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 controlicons on the screen to enable simple,

intuitivecontrol of all operations. In order to maximize the visual

comfort of the user, smooth moving images areused for the

imageswitching 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

easeof operation of the users.

SkinChange : this feature allows you to change the GUI skin to

Glass,Metal, or Water depending on your mood.

WalIpaperCustomize : you can change the wallpaper display

to your favourite pictures or images via the USB port. It is also

possibleto store a maximum of 3 images in the main unit.

NAVIReady : 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-CamReady : 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.

MotorizedSlide : this indicates that a motorized slide panel is

used.The motorized slide panel features the possibility of being

adjustedto a desired angle.

Flip-Down: the flip-down type panel allows the CD inlet to be

installed inside the panel therebymaking it possible to increase

thedisplay area of the panel.

TDF: stands for “Theft Deterrent Faceplate”. It preventstheft by

allowing the panel to be detached together with the control

section.

FL:theFLtube display represents beautiful images while secur-

inga 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 recordedon a CD-R and then loaded

inthe H/U for customization.

AVOut : a set of audio/video output terminals is provided for

connectionto 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

videogame machine.

Preout: a set of pre-out terminals is provided for the subwoofer,

rearand front channels. This output can be used to connect an

externalamplifier for a further upgrading of the system.

AuxRCA In : The AUX RCA terminals allow a car TV or portable

audio to be connected and its audio to be reproduced directly

throughthe 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

adjustmentfunction 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

andlow 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

stepsand a phase-switchable Low-Pass Filter that processes the

subwoofer channel signal in 5 steps. The system features a

subwoofer that reproduceslow frequencies exclusively through

the subwoofer channel thus making it possible to reduce the

problemsassociated with low frequencies such as resonation of

doorsand dulling of vocal frequencies.

SystemQ : this equalization system enables the EQ curve to be

presetaccording 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

andtreble frequencies.

System Q-EX : this equalization system enables the EQ curve

presetaccording to the music type (Rock, Pops, Jazz, etc.). The

speaker matching is preset according to the speaker type and

theBass/Mid/Treble response adjustments as well as the manual

EQadjustment, Q-control and base extension control. Traditional

equalizationsystems employed multiple filters with fixed centre

frequencies and Q-factors (sharpness l evels) all over the

frequencyband. Users adjusted the levels of the filters in order

toobtain the desired sound. However, as such systems required

manyfilters the sound quality had often been inferior due to the

largenumber of filters. To deal with this problem, Kenwood has

introducedthe notion of parametric equalization,with which the

user can select the frequencies (points) that really require

adjustmentsas 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

processHigh Pass Filters for each of the front and rear channels

anda 13-step Low Pass Filter for the subwoofer channel. Using

filterswith three curve steps, which are capable of a steep 24 dB

cutoff 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

anysetting.

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

worldcan be used.

DVD Video : the DVD Video format records both video and

audioand features a large capacity to store the large amount of

video of movies etc. It also offers high audio quality at the CD

leveland is compatible with 5.1 CH surround audio. If it records

only2 channels of audio, a much higher quality than normal CD

audiois also possible.

DVD±R/RW : certain head units are compatible with multiple

DVDmedia (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 recordersmakes it possible to play a variety of DVD video

withoutbeing too concerned about the format.

MPEG1/2 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

canenjoy your personal home movies in your car.

JPEG : this system enables playback of JPEG still picture files,

burnedto CD-ROM and DVD-ROM (single session only). You can

enjoya slide show of your favorite photos. Furthermore, you can

rotatethe photo as you like.

DivX: is an expanding format that can save around 8 hours of

videodata in on a single DVD disc. It has an excellent compres-

sionefficiency, 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

withimproved signal reading accuracy.

WMA / MP3 : head units with these functions are capable of

playingCD-R/RW discs recorded in the MP3 and WMA (Windows

Media Audio) music compression formats. The head unit can

displaythe title information according to the WMA tag and MP3

IDtag showing titles and artist, and is also compatible with the

long name files of Joliet and Romeo. The system can also play

backCD-R/RW discs on which MP3 and WMA files coexist.

AAC: stands for “Advanced Audio Coding”. It is an audio codec

developedby the organization that is responsible for the MPEG

standards and it achieves audio encoding with a much higher

compressionefficiency than previous formats such as MP3. The

Kenwoodplayers can reproduce MPEG-4 format .m4a files that

arecompressed by using AAC-LC.

Supreme Audio : when a music file is compressed,the high

frequencysignals are lost, particularly if it is encodedusing a low

bit rate. The Supremetechnology is a Kenwood-original audio

compensation technology that compensates for thisloss and

reproduces music in a more natural form,thereby making it

possibleto play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k)

in an audioquality equivalent to music recorded using a higher

bit rate(equivalent to 128k) This compensation may sometimes

beinoperative with certain types of music orbit rates. This means

that1.5 or 2 times more music files than before can be recorded

with high compressionratios in a CD-R/RW without losing the

natural,rich soundof 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

morelower range sound, eliminating the lack of dynamic range

inbass of genuine speakers. This function uses dedicated block

inthe 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

onthe CD.

RDSRadio Text : RDS stands for “Radio Data System”. It is an

international standard for broadcastingdata in the sub-carrier

signalof the radio waves from FM stations. Its functions include

the PS (Program Service name) for displayingprogram service

labels in up to 8 digits, the PI (Program Identification) for

searchingan alternative station when the receiving sensitivity of

astation drops during movement, the TA (TrafficAnnouncement

identification)for switching to a traffic information station, and

the Radio-Textfunction for displaying text of artist names and

musicnames.

K3iTuner : this is a high-performance tuner capable of avoiding

interference from adjacent radio stations. While traditional

systemsemploy 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

ofthe three filters. When the interference is at a medium level,

this reduces the distortion considerably at the same time as

preventingthe 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 fromthe 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

modelsand CD receiver models, a reverse function is provided to

reversethe 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 featuresmany

advantages that aremuch superior to the FM radio, capable of

distributingCD-quality stereo audio with high reliability even to

mobilereceivers equipped only with simple rod aerials. Reception

ofFM broadcasting is often distorted or interrupted because the

reflectionsfrom 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

receiverincorporates a powerful processor that can reinforce the

mainsignal by making use of these “shadow“ signals.

USB: any of the increasingly popular USB (Universal Serial Bus)-

basedportable memory devices can be connected directly to the

USBconnector for the reproduction of music stored in the device

inthe 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)copyguard function.Kenwood’s1-DIN CD receivers

featurea 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

ofrunning the battery flat.

1-WireiPod Digital Connection : For high speed data transfer:

Control,Text (Meta) data & DIGITAL Audio Data. The audio data

comesinto the D/A converter with original digital data through

USB, as the quality of the D/A converter used in H/U aremuch

better then the ones used in iPod, means that better sound

qualitycan be reproduced.

iPodReady : an iPOD (portable HDD player from Apple Inc.) can

be connected to the changer control terminal of a Kenwood

headunit using an optional interface kit. This makes it possible

to play music stored in the iPOD through the head unit and

featureseasy file retrieval by Playlist/ Genre/ Artist/ Album name,

withall details displayed on the head unit.

Bluetooth Handsfree & Audio Streaming Unit : Handsfree

unit with SMS support, voice remote (voice tag & keywordtag

function), audio profile (Audio data streaming profile and

playbackcontrol profile).

Upto 5 mobile phones can be connected to the bluetooth unit

ofwich 3 can be used at the same time. Software update trough

Bluetoothor UART.

Kenwood Music Editor : PC Software that allows you to

manage your compressed music storedin your PC, Creation of

userselected Playlists, includingunique Auto Playlist. Transferring

musicdata to USB device.

OEMWired Remote : this indicates that the system allows the

factoryfitted steering wheel remote controller of the vehicle, to

controlthe Kenwood head unit for genuine audio.

OEMDisplay Output : this is a function for providing compa-

tibilitywith Opel/Vauxhall vehicles. It makes it possible to display

the head unit information on the display at the right of the

instrumentpanel of a genuine Opel/Vauxhall (an optional wiring

loomis required).

ODDD/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 orderto reduce any distortion or error

thatmay result from D/A conversion. It works together with the

left/right independent D/A converter system to reproduce a

feelingof presence in the recording.

iPodReady : an iPod (portable HDD player from Apple Inc.) can

be connected to the changer control terminal of a Kenwood

headunit 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,

withall details displayed on the head unit.

Installer Memory : this functionstores the optimum acoustic

fieldset by an expertinstaller to suit thespecific vehicle. If theuser

doesnot like the acoustic fieldas adjusted by him or herself, the

usercan recall the defaultsetting made by the installer.

DTA: stands for “Digital time alignment”. When the user sets

the distance between each speaker and the listening position,

theDTA 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.

2Ohm Capability : this amplifier is capable of driving very low-

impedancespeakers with a total load of only 2

EasyFit : this refers to a special connector, to which the unique

speaker terminals used by European vehicles of three main

manufacturerscan be connectedwithout modifications.

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