Instruction Manual
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... model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-X589, KDC-MP5028, KDC-MP528 Serial number © B64-2975-00/00 (KW) Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Familiarity...
... model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-X589, KDC-MP5028, KDC-MP528 Serial number © B64-2975-00/00 (KW) Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Familiarity...
Instruction Manual
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... which is the number of the characters including the extensions. • MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of files per folder: KDC-X589: 4096, KDC-MP5028/MP528: 255 Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by writing the play . Push the Control knob to Folder search Forward folder search... file. Playing order of the file name. Playable disc format ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet Romeo Long file name. Push the Control knob to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/ for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to the maximum ...
... which is the number of the characters including the extensions. • MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of files per folder: KDC-X589: 4096, KDC-MP5028/MP528: 255 Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by writing the play . Push the Control knob to Folder search Forward folder search... file. Playing order of the file name. Playable disc format ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet Romeo Long file name. Push the Control knob to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/ for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to the maximum ...
Instruction Manual
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When it's ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. • Function of the KDC-MP5028/MP528. Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON ...
When it's ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. • Function of the KDC-MP5028/MP528. Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON ...
Instruction Manual
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... this item when "2ZON" of (page 11) is set to "ON". • *2 You can control this item when (page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP5028/ MP528 only) • *3 You can control this item when (page 11) is set to "SW ON". • *4 You can control this item when "2ZON" of (page... 11) is set to "OFF". • *5 These items can be adjusted in detail by the following methods. (Function of the KDC-X589) • *6 Source tone memory: The set in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is pressed, the items that can recall the best sound...
... this item when "2ZON" of (page 11) is set to "ON". • *2 You can control this item when (page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP5028/ MP528 only) • *3 You can control this item when (page 11) is set to "SW ON". • *4 You can control this item when "2ZON" of (page... 11) is set to "OFF". • *5 These items can be adjusted in detail by the following methods. (Function of the KDC-X589) • *6 Source tone memory: The set in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is pressed, the items that can recall the best sound...
Instruction Manual
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...). - When it 's ON, "SW ON" is displayed. • You can control this item when (page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) • You can control this item when "2ZON" of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment ...volume can be adjusted switch as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Internal auxiliary input (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) - Hold down on sub source. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press ...
...). - When it 's ON, "SW ON" is displayed. • You can control this item when (page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) • You can control this item when "2ZON" of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment ...volume can be adjusted switch as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Internal auxiliary input (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) - Hold down on sub source. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press ...
Instruction Manual
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... When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X589 only) • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Disc name...Display mode Press the Control knob for at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X589 only). • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDCMP5028/MP528 only) • Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is...
... When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X589 only) • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Disc name...Display mode Press the Control knob for at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X589 only). • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDCMP5028/MP528 only) • Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is...
Instruction Manual
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...knob. Pause and play the disc at that point. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for a song on AAC file format. (KDC-X589 only) Canceling Direct Track/File Search Press the [38] button. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the remote. 2 Do...sound is not output while the Audio file is being searched. • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while AAC is being played. (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be selected up to play Press the Control knob. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [38]...
...knob. Pause and play the disc at that point. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for a song on AAC file format. (KDC-X589 only) Canceling Direct Track/File Search Press the [38] button. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the remote. 2 Do...sound is not output while the Audio file is being searched. • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while AAC is being played. (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only) • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be selected up to play Press the Control knob. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [38]...
Instruction Manual
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... is flat. When an amplifier that can be set from Flat to be rear channel. Function of the KDC-X589 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the KDC-MP5028/KDC-MP528 In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs... when the vehicle light switch is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in amplifier deactivates. Function of the KDC-X589 Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is turned ON.
... is flat. When an amplifier that can be set from Flat to be rear channel. Function of the KDC-X589 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the KDC-MP5028/KDC-MP528 In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs... when the vehicle light switch is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in amplifier deactivates. Function of the KDC-X589 Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is turned ON.
Instruction Manual
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... (page 13). MD title - Display "AUX OFF" "AUX ON" Setting When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input. Each time the button is used. • * KDC-MP5028/MP528 only. • Setting "CD READ2" cannot play the CD by force. 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button. • When operation stops... knob to Auxiliary input source. Some music CDs may not be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of the KDC-MP5028/KDC-MP528 In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in the "CD READ2" mode.
... (page 13). MD title - Display "AUX OFF" "AUX ON" Setting When selecting the source there's no Auxiliary Input. Each time the button is used. • * KDC-MP5028/MP528 only. • Setting "CD READ2" cannot play the CD by force. 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button. • When operation stops... knob to Auxiliary input source. Some music CDs may not be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of the KDC-MP5028/KDC-MP528 In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in the "CD READ2" mode.
Instruction Manual
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... film-type antenna. When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. To car light control switch Wiring harness (Accessory1) KDC-MP5028/MP528 Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/ Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear right output...(Black) · (To car chassis) q 2%!22 2%!2, &2/.42 &2/.4, To front left output (White) C Sub Woofer right output (Red) To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the terminal that is grounded when either to the control terminal of the amplifier...
... film-type antenna. When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. To car light control switch Wiring harness (Accessory1) KDC-MP5028/MP528 Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/ Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear right output...(Black) · (To car chassis) q 2%!22 2%!2, &2/.42 &2/.4, To front left output (White) C Sub Woofer right output (Red) To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the terminal that is grounded when either to the control terminal of the amplifier...
Instruction Manual
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...10 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±10 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) KDC-X589/MP5028: 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP528: 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz... response (±1 dB) : 10 Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X589: 0.008 % KDC-MP5028/MP528: 0.01 % Signal to change without notice. Specifications Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X589: 110 dB KDC-MP5028/MP528: 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB Channel separation : 96 dB MP3 decode : Compliant...
...10 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±10 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) KDC-X589/MP5028: 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP528: 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz... response (±1 dB) : 10 Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X589: 0.008 % KDC-MP5028/MP528: 0.01 % Signal to change without notice. Specifications Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X589: 110 dB KDC-MP5028/MP528: 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB Channel separation : 96 dB MP3 decode : Compliant...