MZ360216EX MZ360217EX (KDC333RCAM4) (KDC4033AM4) CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3677-00/00 (MW) B64-3677-00_00_English.indd 1 06.10.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 About MP3 and WMA 6 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Menu system 16 Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Supreme Setting CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Text Scroll CD Read Setting
Safety precautions 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used. • 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. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.
About MP3 and WMA The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly. The maximum number of characters for display File/Folder name: 64 (Joliet: 32) characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters Playable Audio file • MP3, WMA • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".
General features Control knob Release button LOUD indicator Clock display ATT indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button.
General features System Q Selecting 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. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates.
In Audio file source Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Tuner features Control knob ST indicator Band display Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [AUTO] button.
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Frequency Step Setting Putting a station in the memory. Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz. 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob Disc number Track number IN indicator Play time Playing CD & Audio file Function of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDCMP4033S When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Playing External Disc • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the CD Press the [0] button.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. • There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched.
Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN" is displayed. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "FOLD SEL" is displayed.
Menu system Control knob Menu display Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
Function of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDCMP4033S In Standby mode Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing. • When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released.
Menu system In Standby mode In CD mode Manual Clock Adjustment Supreme Setting 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96 kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is optimized for the compression format used (MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit rate used.
Function of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDCMP4033S Text Scroll Auxiliary Input Display Setting Setting the displayed text scroll. Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is listed below.
Accessory of the KDC-MP4533/KDC-MP4033/KDC-MP4033S/KDC-MP333RC Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD FM+ ¢ 4 FM/AM/+/– AM– 38 4/¢ DIRECT /OK Not used Not used ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY [0] — [9] QZ Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To 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 wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 6.
Connecting Wires to Terminals FRONT Front left output (White)/ Front right output (Red) (KDC-MP4533 only) Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP4533/MP4033/MP4033S only) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section (page 26) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N N T/N T Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. English | B64-3677-00_00_English.indd 25 25 06.10.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section (page 26) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Troubleshooting Guide 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. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
Troubleshooting Guide Disc source Audio file source ? ? Cannot play an Audio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 5). ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 5). ✔ The recording condition is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media.
The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. TOC ERR: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 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.
