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Function of KDC-MP5043U/ MP543U

Basic Operation of Disc Changer 
(Optional)

Selecting CD changer source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the “CD CH” display.

Music search

Press the [

4

] or [

¢

] button.

Disc Search

Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.

Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly 
(Repeat play)

Press the [4] button.

Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat 
play on (“TRAC REP”), Disc Repeat play on (“DISC 
REP”), and Repeat play off (“REP OFF”) sequentially. 

Randomly plays the music in the disc changer 
(Magazine random play)

Press the [5] button.

Pressing the button toggles the setting between 
Magazine random play  on (“MGZN RDM”) and off 
(“RDM OFF”).

Function of KDC-MP5043U/ MP543U
Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Searchs the disc by entering the disc number.

1

  Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote 
control.

2

  Search the disc

Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search

Press the [

38

] button.

•  Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing 

of Random play or scan play.

•  Input “0” to select disc 10.

Function of KDC-MP5043U/ MP543U
Function of iPod

iPod Control by Hand Mode

Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the 
iPod.

Press the [1] button.

Pressing the button toggles the setting between 
iPod control by hand mode on (“HANDS ON”) and 
off (“MODE OFF”).

•  In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be 

operated using this unit.

•  This mode is not compatible with music information 

display. The display will show “iPodMODE”.

•  The following iPods cannot be controlled using this unit. 

iPod nano (1st generation), and iPod with video.

•  iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod 

control function.

Function of KDC-MP5043U/ MP543U
Function of iPod

All Random

All songs in iPod are played at random.

Press the [3] button for at least 3 seconds.

Pressing the button toggles the setting between All 
random play  on (“ALL  RDM”) and off (“RDM OFF”).

•  The time required to turn on the all random function 

may become longer depending on the number of songs 
in iPod or the folder structure.

•  Turning on the all random function changes the iPod 

browse item to “songs”. This browse item will not change 
even if the all random function is turned off.

•  If the browse item is changed to search for music while 

the all random function is on,  the all random function is 
turned off and the songs in the browse item are played 
at random.

2

  Search the music

Press the [

4

] or [

¢

] button.

Cancelling Direct Music Search

Press the [

38

] button.

•  Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing 

of iPod, Random play, or scan play.

Function of remote control

Direct Music Search

Searchs the music by entering the track number.

1

  Enter the music number

Press the number buttons on the remote 
control.

be displayed are left blank. If no character included in a 
song name cannot be displayed, the browse item name 
and digits are displayed.

Items

Display

Items

Display

Playlists

“PLIST***”

Podcast

“PDCT***”

Artists

“ART***”

Genre

“GEN***”

Albums

“ALB***”

Composer

“COM***”

Music title or file name “PRGM***”

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Summary of Contents for KDC-MP443U

Page 1: ...CD RECEIVER KDC MP5043U KDC MP543U KDC MP443U INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64 4439 00 00 MW B64 4439 00 00 M English indd 1 B64 4439 00 00 M English indd 1 08 9 24 1 53 09 PM 08 9 24 1 53 09 PM ...

Page 2: ...ode Demonstration mode setting Audio Adjustments 12 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 Appendix 14 Accessories Installation Procedure 17 Connecting Wires to Terminals 18 Installation Removing the Unit 19 Troubleshooting Guide 20 Specifications 22 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod means that an elect...

Page 3: ... wait for the condensation to evaporate If the unit still does not operate normally after a while consult your Kenwood dealer 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 The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A Z 0 9 The i...

Page 4: ...lock so that it can be removed Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached Do not place the faceplate and the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibil...

Page 5: ...MP5043U MP543U Pause and play 6 Switches between pause and play each time this button is pressed USB device removing 0 Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode and the remove the USB device During the remove mode REMOVE is displayed Music search 4 Changes the music when this button is pressed Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing No sound is output while pla...

Page 6: ...c Sets Resets security code 10 11 SKIP 1 0 5 1 5 10 Sets the ratio of skip performed with Music Search 8 DIM OFF ON Adjusts the brightness of the display according to the surrounding illumination ICON OFF ON1 ON2 Sets the Graphics mode of the display 15 SWPRE R SW Sets the preout output 15 SPRM OFF ON Turns ON OFF the Supreme function 15 AUTO1 AUTO2 MANUAL AUTO1 AUTO2 MANUAL Selects the tuning mod...

Page 7: ...ayed 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the FM or AM button Select the NAME SET display 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the AUD knob for at least 1 second The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Press the 4 or button AUX DVD PORTABLE GAME VIDEO TV 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Searc...

Page 8: ...ayed item is indicated by the icon bar in eight steps Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button Searching for Music by Initial You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item artist album etc selected now 1 Enter alphabet search mode Press the Search button for at least 1 second A B C is displayed If you can not search for a song by an alphabetic character in...

Page 9: ...isplay The display will show iPodMODE The following iPods cannot be controlled using this unit iPod nano 1st generation and iPod with video iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control function Function of KDC MP5043U MP543U Function of iPod All Random All songs in iPod are played at random Press the 3 button for at least 3 seconds Pressing the button toggles the setting between All r...

Page 10: ...nd treasure it up 1 Select Standby Press the SRC button Select the STANDBY display 2 Enter Menu mode Press the Search button for at least 1 second MENU is displayed 3 Select Security Code mode Press the FM or AM button Select the CODE SET display 4 Enter Security Code mode Press the AUD knob for at least 1 second When ENTER is displayed CODE is also displayed 5 Enter Security Code Operation type O...

Page 11: ...g security code is entered ERROR is displayed Enter a correct security code Entering Security Code The Security Code is required to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed 1 Turn the power ON 2 Do the step 5 through 6 operation and enter the Security Code APPROVED is displayed Now you can use the unit Demonstration m...

Page 12: ...ny button Press a button other than the AUD knob Audio Adjustments Audio Setup You can set Sound system such as follows Adjustment Item Display Range Low Pass Filter LPF 80 120 160 Through OFF Hz Volume offset V OFF 8 0 AUX 8 8 Volume offset Sets each source s volume as a difference from the basic volume 1 Select the source to adjust Press the SRC button 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the AUD knob...

Page 13: ...t FM AM Pause Play 38 About KDC MP5043U MP543U This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected For more information refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX About KDC MP443U Not used Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard Loading and Replacing battery Use two AA R6 size batteries Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it a...

Page 14: ... RESUMING is displayed without displaying a folder name etc Changing the browse item will display a correct title etc You cannot operate iPod if KENWOOD or is displayed on iPod When the USB device is connected to this unit it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly You cannot connect a...

Page 15: ...mized by compression format MP3 or WMA and processed according to bit rate The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range AUTO1 AUTO2 MANUAL Tuning mode select Select a tuning mode of the radio Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek AUTO1 Automatic search for a station Preset station seek AUTO2 Search in order of the stat...

Page 16: ...the chassis case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1 It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit Appendix B64 4439 00 00 M English indd 16 B64 4439 00 00 M English indd 16 08 9 24 1 53 12 PM 08 9 24 1 53 12 PM ...

Page 17: ... position connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply as with battery wires the battery may die If the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening If the fuse blows first make sure the wires ar...

Page 18: ...nt instruction manuals TEL mute wire Brown Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation To connect the Kenwood navigation system consult your navigation manual Power control wire Blue White When using the optional power amplifier connect to its power control terminal AUX input Stereo Use the mini plug cable which is stereo type and does not have a...

Page 19: ...ubber 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 Catch Lock Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is removed remove the lower two locations The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and ...

Page 20: ...being used The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack Tuner source Radio reception is poor The car antenna is not extended Pull the antenna out all the way Disc source The specified disc does not play but another one plays instead The specified CD is quite dirty Clean the CD referring to the CD cleaning of the section on Handling CDs page 3 The disc is loaded in a different slot f...

Page 21: ... is played with a format that this unit can t support COPY PRO A copy protected file is played READ ERR The file system of the connected USB device is broken Copy the files and folders for the USB device again If the error message is still displayed initialize the USB device or use other USB devices NO DVICE The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected Change the sour...

Page 22: ...n 1 kHz 0 01 Signal to Noise ratio 1 kHz 105 dB Dynamic range 93 dB MP3 decode Compliant with MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio USB Interface USB Standard USB1 1 2 0 Full speed Maximum Supply current 500 mA File System FAT16 32 MP3 decode Compliant with MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power 50 W x ...

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