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CONTENTS

Safety 2

Preparation 3

How to attach/detach the faceplate
How to reset your unit
How to prepare the remote controller
(RC-405)

Basic operations 4

Getting started 6

Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations

Listening to the radio 7

Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to a disc 8

Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
Selecting Scan Play
Selecting a folder/track/file
Direct Music Search using the remote
controller (RC-405)

Listening to the other external

components 9

Function settings 10

Troubleshooting 11

Installation/connection 12

Basic procedure
Warning
Caution
Wiring connection
Installing the unit

Specifications 15

Safety
WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Important to know...
To prevent a short circuit, never put or
leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
metal tools) inside the unit.
Caution: Adjust the volume so that you
can hear sounds outside the car. Driving
with the volume too high may cause an
accident.
Condensation: When the car is air-
conditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.
This unit can only play the CDs with:
The illustrations in this manual are
examples used to explain more clearly
how the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the illustrations may differ from
what appears on the actual equipment.
If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
When you purchase external components,
check with your Kenwood dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
your area.
Detailed information and notes about the
playable audio files are stated in an online
manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
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