Kenwood KDC 3090RG User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-4590R  
KDC-4590RV  
KDC-4090R  
KDC-3090RG  
KDC-3090RA  
KDC-305RG  
KDC-305RA  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
B64-1835-00 (EN)  
Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
About the disc changer to be  
connected:  
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"  
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to  
"N".  
To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"  
switch to this unit, the converter cord CA-  
DS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A  
are required as options.  
If a model with no "O-N" switch is  
connected, some unavailable functions and  
information that cannot be displayed are  
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,  
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.  
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,  
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers  
can be connected.  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
To prevent injury and/or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
Insert the unit all the way until it is fully  
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of  
place during collisions and other jolts.  
When extending the ignition, battery or  
ground cables, make sure to use  
automotive-grade cables or other cables  
with an area of 0.75mm (AWG18) or more  
to prevent cable deterioration and damage  
to the cable coating.  
To prevent short circuits, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal  
tools) inside the unit.  
If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange  
smells, turn off the power immediately and  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it  
to strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the  
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock.  
The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to  
your health or even fatal.  
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD  
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off  
with soap immediately.  
To prevent damage to the machine,  
take the following precautions:  
Make sure to ground the unit to a negative  
12V DC power supply.  
Do not open the top or bottom covers of the  
unit.  
Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to  
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.  
Also avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
Do not set the removed faceplate or the  
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also  
avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
shock, as it is a piece of precision  
equipment.  
When replacing a fuse, only use a new one  
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with  
the wrong rating may cause your unit to  
malfunction.  
To prevent short circuits when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
2
2CAUTION  
You can damage both your unit and  
the CD changer if you connect them  
incorrectly.  
2CAUTION  
Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the  
CD slot  
If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate  
from the CD and damage the unit.  
During installation, do not use any screws  
except for the ones provided. The use of  
improper screws might result in damage to  
the main unit.  
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Safety precautions  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get  
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
Cleaning the CD Slot  
NOTE  
As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean  
it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if  
you put them in a dusty CD slot.  
If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
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If the unit does not seem to be working  
right, try pressing the reset button first. If  
that does not solve the problem, consult  
your Kenwood dealer.  
Cleaning the Unit  
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it  
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.  
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the  
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral  
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.  
2CAUTION  
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit  
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the  
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile  
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch  
the surface or erases characters.  
Lens Fogging  
Reset button  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called  
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.  
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait  
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit  
still does not operate normally after a whilst,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
Characters in the LCD may become difficult  
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).  
The marking of products using lasers  
(Except for some areas)  
The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used  
to explain more clearly how the controls are  
used. Therefore, what appears on the  
display in the illustrations may differ from  
what appears on the display on the actual  
equipment, and some of the illustrations on  
the display may represent something  
impossible in actual operation.  
The functions that can be used and the  
information that can be displayed will differ  
depending on the external disc players  
being connected.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
The label is attached to 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.  
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Handling Compact discs  
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched  
or warped can cause the sound to  
skip and the unit to operate  
incorrectly, resulting in worsened  
sound quality. Take the following  
precautions to prevent your CDs from  
getting scratched or damaged.  
Storing CDs  
Checking New CDs for Burrs  
Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight – such as a car seat or above the  
fascia panel (dashboard) – or other hot  
places.  
A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than  
a music CD to damage from high  
temperatures and humidity, and in some  
cases, may become unusable if left in the  
car for long periods of time.  
When playing a new CD for the first time,  
check that there are not any burrs stuck to  
the perimeter of the disc or in the central  
hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not  
load properly or may skip whilst playing.  
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a  
similar utensil.  
Handling CDs  
Remove CDs from the unit when not  
listening to them for a whilst, and put them  
back in their cases. Do not stack CDs that  
have been removed from their cases or  
prop them against something.  
Do not touch the recorded side of the CD  
(i.e., the side opposite the label) when  
holding it.  
Burrs  
Burrs  
Cleaning CDs  
If a CD has become dirty, wipe it off gently  
using a commercially available cleaning cloth  
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the  
centre of the disc and moving outward. Do  
not clean CDs with conventional record  
cleaners, anti- static formulas, or chemicals  
such as paint thinner or benzene.  
The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is  
more fragile than that on an ordinary music  
CD, and may peel off if scratched.  
Fingerprints on a CD-R or CD-RW are also  
more likely to cause skipping when the disc  
is played. For these reasons, handle the  
disc very carefully. Detailed handling  
instructions will appear on the CD-R or CD-  
RW package: read this information carefully  
before using the disc.  
Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.  
Tape  
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Handling Compact discs  
Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot  
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs  
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the  
Labelled Side  
Do not use the CD with the label sticker  
stuck on it.  
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be  
deformed and the sticker to peel off,  
resulting in malfunction of the unit.  
Do not use commercially available CD  
accessories that can be loaded into the CD  
slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets,  
or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause  
the unit to malfunction.  
Be sure to use round shape CDs only for  
this unit and do not use any special shape  
CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause  
the unit to malfunction.  
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Removing the CD  
Only remove the CD from the machine in a  
horizontal direction. You may damage the  
surface of the CD if you try pulling it down  
as it ejects.  
Be sure to use CDs with disc mark  
only for this unit.  
•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not  
undergone finalization processing cannot be  
played. (For more information on finalization  
processing, refer to the manual for your  
CD-R/CD-RW writing software or CD-R/CD-  
RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on  
the recording status, it may prove  
impossible to play certain CDs recorded on  
CD-R or CD-RW.  
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General features  
Power  
Turning on the power:  
Press the SRC button.  
Q/  
AUD  
Release button  
4/¢  
NOTE  
u
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.  
Turning off the power:  
Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more.  
Volume  
Increasing Volume:  
d
FM/  
AM  
ATT/  
LOUD  
Press the u button to turn up the volume.  
SRC/  
PWR OFF  
Decreasing Volume:  
Press the d button to turn down the volume.  
Attenuator  
LOUD indicator  
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.  
Turning Attenuator On/Off:  
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.  
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.  
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original  
level.  
ATT indicator  
NOTE  
SYSTEM Q indicator  
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates  
the attenuator function.  
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General features  
the timer function, refer to the section on the Power OFF Timer  
function under Menu settings (page 22).  
Switching Modes  
Switching Modes:  
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as  
follows:  
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Loudness  
Tuner mode  
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is  
turned down.  
CD mode  
The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is  
on.  
External disc control mode 1(KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Turning Loudness On/Off:  
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode  
Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch  
the loudness on and off.  
(KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Standby mode  
Selecting the standby mode:  
System Q  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" .  
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.  
The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the  
unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the  
display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.  
You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types  
of the music.  
Switching the Preset Sound Setting:  
Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting  
switches as follows:  
NOTE  
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which  
cannot be used.  
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX  
mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-  
S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control  
mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-  
CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or  
switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX  
mode only).  
During the AUX mode, "AUX" will show in the display. When the  
CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External  
Disc Control Mode.  
Scan of Flat – Easy  
(Default setting)  
Easy  
Flat  
Jazz  
Rock  
Pops  
Top 40  
As you proceed, each indicator would go on.  
NOTE  
The System Q function changes the values of the following  
sound quality parameters:  
Bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass  
extend, middle centre frequency, middle level, middle quality  
• If you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that  
turns the power off automatically will be activated.  
To find out how to set the time on the timer, and how to cancel  
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factor, treble centre frequency, and treble level.  
Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the  
audio control setting feature.  
Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:  
Press the SRC button.  
"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the  
original source is restored gradually.  
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the  
mobile preset plan mode. (KDC-4590R/4590RV only)  
Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:  
Hang the phone up.  
"CALL" disappears from the display.  
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is  
returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV  
Mobile Preset  
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled  
with the System Q, according to types of speakers.  
1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
2 Press the Q button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.  
3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of  
speaker. The setting switches as follows.  
Off ("SP OFF") / For the OEM speaker ("SP OEM") / For 6/6x9  
in. speaker ("SP 6/6x9") / For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4")  
4 Press the Q button to end the mobile preset plan mode.  
NOTE  
When you change the type of speaker setting, the bass, middle  
and treble tone settings are returned to original levels.  
TEL Mute  
Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an  
incoming call is received.  
NOTE  
The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car  
phone.  
When the telephone rings:  
When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit  
functions are temporarily interrupted.  
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General features  
Audio Control Setting  
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.  
Adjustment  
mode  
Operation of Audio control button  
4 button  
Bass decreased.  
Middle decreased.  
¢ button  
(Display)  
1 Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter  
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Bass ("BAS")  
Middle("MID")  
Treble("TRE")  
Balance("BAL")  
Fader ("FAD")  
Bass increased.  
the control mode.  
Middle increased.  
2 Selecting mode  
Press either the FM or AM button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will  
change as follows:  
Treble decreased.  
Treble increased.  
Right channel emphasized.  
Left channel emphasized.  
Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the  
AM button reverses it.  
Rear channel increased.  
Front channel increased.  
4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode.  
NOTE  
Fader  
Bass  
Middle  
Treble  
Balance  
Determining the parameters in the audio control setting will clear  
all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are replaced  
with the values made in the audio control setting.  
NOTE  
Source tone memory  
Each source (CD, MD, FM, AM and disc changer) has its own  
memory in which to store the bass, middle and treble tone  
settings.  
The settings made for a particular source are then recalled  
automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses  
the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,  
helping to deter theft.  
3 Adjust each mode  
Projections  
Press the 4/¢ button.  
Release button  
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.  
Grooves  
Removing Faceplate:  
Press the Release button.  
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.  
NOTE  
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be  
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate  
in its special storage case whilst detached.  
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Tuner features  
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct  
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with  
too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
Reattaching Faceplate:  
4/¢  
1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the  
faceplate.  
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.  
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.  
FM/  
AM  
CLK  
SRC  
#1-6  
Band display  
Preset station number  
AUTO indicator  
Frequency  
ST indicator  
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Tuner features  
Tuning  
1 Select the band/station that you want to have stored.  
2 Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the  
station, for two seconds or more.  
1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is  
obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is  
selected.  
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The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that  
the data has been stored.  
2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.  
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches  
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.  
NOTE  
3 • Auto Seek Tuning  
You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM  
(MW and LW) bands.  
Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.  
Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.  
• Preset station seek tuning  
Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,  
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to  
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next  
lowest number).  
NOTE  
Clock display  
If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive  
stations which were not originally memorized when travelling  
long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such  
cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station  
seek will receive channel 1.  
Changing the Clock display:  
Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches  
between the Programme Service name (during RDS station  
reception)/Station frequency and clock.  
• Manual Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.  
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.  
NOTE  
• The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being  
received.  
• Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode.  
(page 22)  
Station Preset Memory  
Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.  
You can then recall that station with a single touch of a  
button.  
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RDS features  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive  
signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as  
network information being transmitted from radio stations.  
When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS  
capability), the programme service name of the station is  
displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly  
which station is being received.  
FM/  
PTY  
4/¢  
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data  
for the same station. When you are making long trips, this  
function automatically switches to the particular frequency  
with the best reception for the particular network of stations  
that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored,  
allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations,  
broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.  
These include stations stored in the station preset memory  
that you often listen to.  
AM  
CLK  
#1-6  
TI/  
TI VOL ADJ  
TI indicator  
PTY indicator  
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RDS features  
Traffic Information Function  
Programme Type (PTY) Function  
You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to  
tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin  
is broadcast.  
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected  
kinds of programmes.  
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1 Hold down the PTY button for one second or more.  
"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)  
Mode entered.  
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will  
automatically turn off.  
NOTE  
Turning TI function On/Off:  
Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.  
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.  
When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and  
off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI  
indicator will turn on.  
You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received.  
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "TRAFFIC" will  
be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset volume.  
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin  
begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin  
ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will  
begin playing again.  
NOTE  
Changing the Display Language to French or German  
In the PTY mode, press the CLK button to display the name of  
the language currently used.  
If you want to change the language, press the preset button for  
the desired language and then the CLK button.  
English is #1, French is #2, and German is #3.  
NOTE  
Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically  
switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band  
is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.  
2 Select the type of programme to be received  
• Press either the FM or AM button repeatedly until the type of  
programme you want to listen to.  
The selection includes:  
Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:  
Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI  
stations in a certain band.  
Speech  
(SPEECH)  
(NEWS)  
1. News  
2. Current Affairs  
3. Information  
4. Sports  
(AFFAIRS)  
(INFO)  
NOTE  
• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to  
another TI station.  
• When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception  
starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic  
information stations with better reception.  
• If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information  
station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network>  
services, you can still have traffic information received.  
• Holding down the TI button for one second or more when the  
TI function is on in the disc control mode results in a change to  
the frequency display of the traffic information station for five  
seconds.  
(SPORT)  
5. Education  
6. Drama  
(EDUCATE)  
(DRAMA)  
(CULTURE)  
(SCIENCE)  
(VARIED)  
(POP M)  
7. Culture  
8. Science  
9. Varied  
10. Pop Music  
11. Rock Music  
12. Easy Listening Music  
13. Light Classical  
14. Serious Classical  
15. Other Music  
16. Weather  
(ROCK M)  
(EASY M)  
(LIGHT M)  
(CLASSICS)  
(OTHER M)  
(WEATHER)  
(FINANCE)  
17. Finance  
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18. Children’s programmes (CHILDREN)  
Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of  
19. Social Affairs  
20. Religion  
(SOCIAL A)  
(RELIGION)  
(PHONE IN)  
(TRAVEL)  
Programme:  
When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek  
21. Phone In  
tuning.  
22. Travel  
The tuner scans for another station with the same type of  
programme.  
23. Leisure  
(LEISURE)  
(JAZZ)  
24. Jazz Music  
25. Country Music  
26. National Music  
27. Oldies Music  
28. Folk Music  
29. Documentary  
Music  
Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:  
(COUNTRY)  
(NATION M)  
(OLDIES)  
(FOLK M)  
(DOCUMENT)  
(MUSIC)  
Hold down the PTY button for one second or more.  
Enhanced Other Network  
(Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28)  
• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a  
preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following  
type of programmes:  
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit  
information about other RDS stations that have traffic  
information. When you are tuned to a station that is not  
transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts  
transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches  
to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.  
1. Music  
4. Other Music  
2. Speech  
5. Serious Classical  
3. News  
6. Varied  
NOTE  
Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type  
After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain  
preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.  
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the  
new programme type is stored.  
Alarm  
3 Seeking the selected programme type  
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)  
is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the  
warning to be received.  
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies  
with your selected type of programme.  
The display blinks and the seek starts.  
If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the  
station is displayed and the station is tuned into.  
"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.  
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection  
mode will turn off automatically.  
NOTE  
If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.  
If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2  
and 3 above.  
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RDS features  
CD/External disc control features  
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News  
Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and  
news broadcasts.  
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4/¢  
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1 Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.  
2 Adjust the volume to the desired level.  
3 Hold down the TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.  
The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the  
data has been stored.  
Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the  
preset level.  
NOTE  
• The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner  
reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the  
listening volume of the tuner.  
SCAN  
REP  
SRC  
FM/  
AM  
CLK/  
MENU  
M.RDM  
SCRL  
RDM  
• You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news  
bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at  
minimum.  
Track number  
Disc number  
Track time  
IN indicator  
— 16 —  
NOTE  
Playing CDs  
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
Playing CDs:  
If no CDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label  
facing up.  
Mode display Examples  
• "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected  
• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected  
• "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected  
If a CD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly  
until the CD mode.  
"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.  
The CD will start playing.  
NOTE  
The IN indicator lights up when a CD has been inserted.  
• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc  
in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer  
has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts  
playing it.  
Stopping and Ejecting CDs:  
Press the 0 button.  
The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.  
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".  
2CAUTION  
• Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is  
already there.  
• The unit can only play 12-cm (5-inch) CDs. If you insert an 8-cm  
(3-inch) CD, it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to  
malfunction.  
NOTE  
When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you try  
to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the CD  
out for a moment and then reinsert it.  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Playing Other Disc mode  
This function permits the connection of optional players and  
the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current  
unit).  
Playing Discs:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc  
control mode.  
The disc will start playing.  
— 17 —  
CD/External disc control features  
Reversing Disc Play:  
Switching Display for Discs  
Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.  
Hold down on the 4 button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.  
NOTE  
Switching Display for Discs:  
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Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc  
play switches as follows:  
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the  
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is  
cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which  
point normal play automatically resumes.  
Track time  
Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)  
(Function of disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)  
(Function of disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Track Search  
Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc  
until you reach the one that you want to listen to.  
Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)  
(Function of disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Clock  
Making a Reverse Track Search:  
Press the 4 button to display the desired Track number.  
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current  
track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous  
track, and so forth.  
NOTE  
• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name  
function (page 20).  
Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.  
• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,  
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.  
• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which  
the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is  
displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for  
MD.  
• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some  
characters may not be displayable.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed Track number.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches  
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not  
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.  
Making a Forward Track Search:  
Press the ¢ button to display the desired Track number.  
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast  
forward to the track after that, and so forth.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed Track number.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the  
last track on a disc.  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play  
Fast Forwarding Disc Play:  
Hold down on the ¢ button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
— 18 —  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
NOTE  
Disc Search  
(Function of disc changers)  
Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.  
Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc  
changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.  
Making a Reverse Disc Search:  
Press the AM button to display the desired Disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed Disc number  
decreases by one.  
Track Scan  
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until  
you find the track that you want to listen to.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
Making a Forward Disc Search:  
Starting the Track Scan:  
Press the FM button to display the desired Disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed Disc number  
increases by one.  
Press the SCAN button. "SCAN ON"/"TSCN ON" is displayed  
and the first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the  
tracks are played in order.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
The Track number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
NOTE  
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:  
Press the SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on  
listening to a track normally.  
"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc  
changer.  
NOTE  
• The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc.  
• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.  
Track / Disc Repeat  
Repeat playing the current track or disc.  
Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:  
Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and  
off as follows :  
Track Repeat ON  
Disc Repeat ON  
(Function of disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
Track/Disc Repeat OFF  
"REP ON"/"TREP ON" is displayed and the Track number blinks  
in the display when track repeat is on.  
"DREP ON" is displayed and the Disc number blinks in the  
display when disc repeat is on.  
— 19 —  
CD/External disc control features  
Random Play  
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.  
2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another disc/track is selected and played.  
NOTE  
1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on  
and off.  
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• Magazine random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.  
• The time needed for random selection depends on the number  
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.  
"RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.  
The display of the Track number changes continuously as the  
next track is being selected.  
When the track has been selected, play starts.  
The selected Track number blinks in the display as it is being  
played.  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) (Function of disc changers)  
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers : KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the  
random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing  
(with the random play function still turned on).  
1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.  
NOTE  
2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another track is selected and played.  
This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature  
the Disc Name Preset function.  
NOTE  
Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.  
2 Enter the menu mode  
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU"  
is displayed when the menu mode is entered.  
3 Press the FM or AM button to select the display "NAME SET" .  
4 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or  
more to enter the disc name preset mode.  
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be  
made.  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Magazine Random Play  
(Function of disc changers)  
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
5 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the  
desired position.  
1 Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play  
function on and off.  
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢  
button to the right.  
"MRDM ON" is displayed when magazine random play is  
turned on.  
6 Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.  
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.  
Alphabet (upper case) : A ~ Z  
The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously  
as the next track is being selected.  
Numerals and symbols : 0~9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.  
The selected disc/Track number blinks in the display as it is  
being played.  
7 Continue steps 5 and 6 until all the characters are chosen for  
the name.  
— 20 —  
NOTE  
NOTE  
You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.  
When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is  
displayed in one scrolling display.  
8 Assigning Names  
Press the MENU button.  
2 Pressing the SCRL button results in one scrolling display of the  
The disc name is stored and the Presetting Disc Names mode  
is ends.  
titles.  
NOTE  
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be  
stored with the characters input so far.  
• Please see the menu settings (page 22) about switching  
between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.  
• Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.  
NOTE  
• The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ  
depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see  
your disc changer manual for details.  
• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If  
you play another CD that happens to have exactly the same  
specifications as another CD whose name is stored, the wrong  
name will be displayed for it.  
• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 to 4 to  
display the name, and then repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the  
changes.  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Text Scroll  
(Function of disc changers)  
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text  
to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the  
setting of scrolling in the menu.  
To scroll manually:  
1 Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title.  
2 Pressing the SCRL button results in one scrolling display of the  
titles.  
To scroll automatically:  
1 Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title.  
The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.  
— 21 —  
Menu settings  
Menu System  
You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu  
mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the  
following operations.  
E
4/¢  
1 Enter the menu mode  
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.  
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current  
settings displayed.  
2 Selecting function to set  
Press the FM button to search through the functions until you  
see the one you want to adjust in the display.  
Press the AM button to search through the functions  
backward.  
Function items change in the order of features that follow in  
the menu system.  
FM/  
AM  
MENU  
#1-6  
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor  
tone function from on to off, first search through the  
functions until you see "BEEP ON" in the display.  
3 Changing setting for currently displayed function  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.  
The setting will change for each function.  
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from  
on to off, and "BEEP OFF" is displayed.  
Menu display  
4 Ending the menu mode  
Press the MENU button.  
NOTE  
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.  
If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not  
operate properly, including the Traffic Information function, the  
News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the  
Alarm function.  
AUTO indicator  
RDS indicator  
NEWS indicator  
— 22 —  
Touch Sensor Tone  
Automatic Time Adjustment  
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button  
With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time  
automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations  
(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also  
set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment  
function is turned off.  
operation. It can be switched on or off.  
Display and setting:  
"BEEP ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)  
"BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off.  
Display and setting:  
NOTE  
"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment (Default setting)  
"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment  
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.  
Adjusting Time Automatically:  
Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.  
The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.  
NOTE  
Manual Time Adjustment  
The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to  
is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in  
such a case.  
Adjust the time manually.  
NOTE  
This adjustment is available only when the automatic time  
adjustment is set to off.  
Display and setting:  
1 Select the display "CLK ADJ" during the selecting function in  
the menu system.  
Disabled System Indicator (DSI)  
A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is  
removed, warning potential thieves.  
2 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or  
more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode.  
The time display will blink.  
Display and setting:  
3 • Adjusting the hours  
"DSI ON" : The disabled system indicator is on. (Default setting)  
"DSI OFF" : The disabled system indicator is off.  
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM  
button to make the hours go back.  
• Adjusting the minutes  
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the  
4 button to make the minutes go back.  
4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment  
mode.  
Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the  
clock counting.  
— 23 —  
Menu settings  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Local Seek Function  
Selectable Illumination  
You can switch the colour of the button illumination between  
green and red.  
<In FM reception of Tuner mode>  
With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips  
stations with relatively poor reception.  
Egnlish  
Display and setting:  
Display and setting:  
"COL GRN" : The colour of the illumination is green.  
"COL RED" : The colour of the illumination is red.  
"LO.S ON" : The local seek function is on.  
"LO.S OFF" : The local seek function is off. (Default setting)  
News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout  
Setting  
You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current  
listening source, including other radio stations. When the  
News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting  
allows you to set the interval during which further news  
interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news  
interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.  
Selecting Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>  
You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset  
station seek, and manual. The "AUTO 1" indicator lights up  
when auto seek tuning is selected, and the "AUTO 2" indicator  
lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.  
Display and setting:  
"AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode (Default setting)  
"AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode  
"MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode  
Display and setting:  
"NEWS OFF" (Default setting) , "NEWS 00M" - "NEWS 90M"  
(M= minutes)  
: When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the  
News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.  
When a news bulletin is received, "NEWS" will be displayed  
and reception will begin at the preset volume.  
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>  
You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in  
the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with  
the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful  
when you are travelling and do not know what stations are  
available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.  
NOTE  
• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not  
be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is  
received.  
• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-  
code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other  
Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.  
• If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band,  
the band is switched automatically to the FM band.  
However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn  
off the function.  
Display and setting:  
1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during the selecting function in  
the menu system.  
2 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or  
more to start auto memory function.  
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.  
— 24 —  
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset  
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays  
the last station received.  
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)  
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,  
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a  
specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the  
region is restricted.  
NOTE  
• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry  
takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS  
capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for  
FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.  
• When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory  
entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.  
• When the Traffic Information function is on, only the local traffic  
information station frequency will be stored.  
Display and setting:  
"REG ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on. (Default  
setting)  
"REG OFF" : The Region Restrict Function is off.  
NOTE  
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different  
programmes or use different programme service names.  
Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:  
Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking  
place to stop the process.  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
Auto TP Seek Function  
When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are  
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,  
another traffic information station with better reception will be  
searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is  
first powered on.  
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function  
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to  
another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the  
same RDS network with better reception.  
Display and setting:  
"ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is on.  
If the traffic information station you are tuned to  
experiences poor reception, this function  
automatically seeks another TP station. (Default  
setting)  
The RDS indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.  
Display and setting:  
"AF ON" : The AF function is on. (Default setting)  
"AF OFF" : The AF function is off.  
"ATPS OFF" : The Auto TP Seek Function is off.  
NOTE  
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for  
the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the  
incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function  
in such a case.  
— 25 —  
Menu settings  
Power OFF Timer  
Monaural Reception  
<In FM reception of Tuner mode>  
Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when you  
selected Standby mode.  
When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will  
reduce noise and improve listening conditions.  
Egnlish  
If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is  
automatically turned off.  
Display and setting:  
Display and setting:  
"MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on.  
"MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off. (Default setting)  
"OFF – – –" : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled.  
"OFF 20M" : Unit's power goes OFF after 20 minutes. (Default  
setting)  
"OFF 40M" : Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes.  
"OFF 60M" : Unit's power goes OFF after 60 minutes.  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>  
This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled  
and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual  
scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.  
Display and setting:  
"SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling  
"SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling (Default setting)  
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R  
Name Preset  
This function allows you to assign the name to be displayed  
for the currently playing disc.  
See the next page for the name presetting method.  
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) : page 20  
— 26 —  
Accessories  
External view  
Number of items  
2CAUTION  
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
1
..........................................1  
• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the  
antenna cord has an ISO plug.  
• Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by  
inserting jacks until they lock completely.  
..........................................2  
..........................................1  
2
3
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if  
the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant  
voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked  
with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the  
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,  
connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned  
on and off with the ignition key.  
2CAUTION  
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not  
caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with  
the same rating.  
• Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the  
car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short  
circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the  
unconnected cables or the terminals.  
• Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which  
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if  
you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part  
in the car.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
• Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar  
material.  
The use of any accessories except for those provided might  
result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the  
accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and  
disconnect the -terminal of the battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output cable connections for each  
unit.  
3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.  
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the  
speaker connector in your vehicle.  
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the  
external power connector on your vehicle.  
• Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.  
See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.  
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the  
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.  
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
7. Install the unit in your car.  
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.  
9. Press the reset button.  
— 27 —  
Connecting Cables to Terminals  
Rear left  
output (White)  
Front right output (Red)  
(KDC-4590R/4590RV only)  
Front left output (White)  
(KDC-4590R/4590RV only)  
Rear right  
output (Red)  
Egnlish  
Antenna Cord (ISO)  
Fuse (10A)  
Antenna Conversion Adaptor  
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)  
FM/AM antenna  
input  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
KENWOOD disc changer input  
(KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only)  
NOTE  
1
* KDC-4590R/4090R/3090RA/  
3090RG/305RA/305RG :  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc  
changer manual.  
Connector Function Guide  
Pin Numbers for  
ISO Connectors  
2
* KDC-4590RV :  
Cable Colour  
Functions  
Connect to the terminal that is  
TEL mute cable (Brown)  
TEL MUTE  
Ignition cable (Red)  
grounded when either the  
telephone rings or during  
conversation.  
External Power  
Connector  
1
* KDC-4590R/4090R/3090RA/  
1
Yellow  
Battery*  
A–4  
3090RG/305RA/305RG :  
Ignition cable (Red)  
NOTE  
2
1
Ignition (ACC)*  
Power Control  
Ignition (ACC)*  
2
To connect the KENWOOD  
navigation system, consult  
your navigation manual.  
* KDC-4590RV :  
Blue/White  
Red  
A–5  
A–7  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
If no connections are  
made, do not let the cable  
come out from the tab.  
2
Battery*  
Black  
Earth (Ground)  
Connection  
A–8  
Power control/ Motor  
antenna control cable  
(Blue/White)  
Speaker  
Connector  
B–1  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
Connect either to the power  
control terminal when using  
the optional power amplifier,  
or to the antenna control  
terminal in the vehicle.  
P.CONT  
ANT.CONT  
Purple  
Purple/Black  
Gray  
Gray/Black  
White  
White/Black  
Green  
Rear Right (+)  
Rear Right ()  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
B–2  
B–3  
B–4  
B–5  
B–6  
B–7  
B–8  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Front Right (+)  
Front Right ()  
Front Left (+)  
Front Left ()  
Rear Left (+)  
Rear Left ()  
Connector A  
Connector B  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Green/Black  
— 28 —  
Connecting Cables to Terminals  
Installation  
Installation  
2WARNING  
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.28)  
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the  
type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper  
connections to prevent damage to the unit.  
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1  
below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,  
make the connection as illustrated.  
Firewall or metal support  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially  
available)  
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO  
connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow)  
is connected to the constant power supply.  
Unit  
Vehicle  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve  
with a screwdriver or  
similar utensil and  
attach it in place.  
Ignition cable (Red)  
Self-tapping  
screw  
(commercially  
available)  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
Metal mounting  
strap  
(commercially  
available)  
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected  
to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is  
linked to the ignition.  
NOTE  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit  
is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).  
Ignition cable (Red)  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
3 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not  
connected to anything, whilst the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected  
to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4  
(yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Connect to a power source that can be  
turned on and off with the ignition key.  
Ignition cable (Red)  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
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Installation  
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
1
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and  
then remove the hard rubber frame.  
1
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the  
two locks on the lower level.  
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.  
2
3
Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.  
Egnlish  
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each  
side, as shown.  
Catch  
Lock  
Catch facing up  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially  
available)  
Accessory2 Removal tool  
2
When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two  
locations.  
Accessory2 Removal tool  
4
Lower the removal tool  
toward the bottom, and  
pull out the unit halfway  
whilst pressing towards the  
inside.  
2CAUTION  
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.  
NOTE  
5
Pull the unit all the way out  
with your hands, being  
careful not to drop it.  
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same  
manner.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
What might appear 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.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The power does not turn on.  
The fuse has blown.  
After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace  
the fuse with one having the same rating.  
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.  
Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.  
If you have selected Standby  
mode, the power will go OFF  
automatically.  
The Power Off Timer function has been activated.  
If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically,  
cancell the Power Off Timer function.  
No sound can be heard, or the  
volume is low.  
The Attenuator function is turned on.  
Turn off the Attenuator function.  
The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to  
one side.  
Reset the fader and/or balance settings.  
The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected  
incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring  
harness correctly. See the section on "Connecting  
Cables to Terminals".  
Nothing happens when the  
buttons are pressed.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).  
Check the speaker wiring.  
A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
The sound quality is poor or  
distorted.  
Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output  
terminal is connected to a different speaker.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull out the antenna all the way.  
The antenna control cable is not connected.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The memory is erased when  
the ignition is turned off.  
The battery cable has not been connected to the proper  
terminal.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The TEL mute function does  
not work.  
The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The TEL mute function turns  
on even though the TEL mute  
cable is not connected.  
The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car.  
Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the  
car.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
A CD ejects as soon as it is  
loaded.  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD with the labelled side up.  
Egnlish  
The CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"  
(see page 5).  
The sound skips on a CD.  
The CD is scratched or dirty.  
Random play has been selected.  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"  
(see page 5).  
The specified track does not  
play.  
Turn off the random play function.  
Can’t remove disc.  
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed  
since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.  
The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the  
ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes  
has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press  
the Eject button.  
Free switching of the sound  
quality.  
The System Q function is set on Scan mode.  
Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a  
function other than Scan mode. (see page 8)  
— 32 —  
Troubleshooting Guide  
CD/External disc control mode  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The disc control mode cannot  
be selected.  
No cable has been connected to the disc changer input  
terminal on the unit.  
Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on  
the unit.  
The specified disc does not  
play, but another one plays  
instead.  
The specified CD is very dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD with the labelled side up.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the  
specified disc.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Something is touching the disc changer.  
The CD is scratched or dirty.  
Try another disc instead.  
The sound skips.  
Remove whatever is touching it.  
If skipping happens at the same place when the car is  
stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.  
The display shows that the  
changer is being played, but no  
sound can be heard.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).  
The specified track does not  
play.  
Random play or magazine random play has been  
selected.  
Turn off the random play or magazine random play  
function.  
Track repeat, disc repeat, track  
scan, random play, and  
magazine random play start by  
themselves.  
The setting is not cancelled.  
The settings for these functions remain on until the  
setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is  
turned off or the source changed.  
Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.  
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-  
R/CD-RW.  
Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.  
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the  
CD-R/CD-RW.  
Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.  
If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:  
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.  
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode  
is entered when switching modes.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the  
recommended actions.  
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.  
EJECT  
]
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
Egnlish  
]
Insert the CD.  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.  
NO DISC  
E-04  
]
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.  
]
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
]
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
BLANK  
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.  
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.  
NO TRACK  
NO PANEL  
]
Replace it.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
E-77  
E-99  
]
Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.  
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
]
Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit.  
If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.  
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),  
stopping all operation.  
HOLD  
IN  
]
Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F),  
the disc starts playing again.  
If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.  
] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.  
If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.  
— 34 —  
Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB  
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)..............................................80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB  
Maximum output power.................................................45 W × 4  
Full Bandwidth Power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) ..............28 W × 4  
Tone action  
Bass : ..........................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Middle : .........................................................1 kHz 10 dB  
Treble : ........................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................1800 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance (during disc play) ................................600 Ω  
MW tuner section  
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV  
General  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V  
Current consumption.............................................................10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 × 53 × 157 mm  
Weight.................................................................3.31 lbs (1.5 kg)  
LW tuner section  
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV  
CD player section  
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)  
Digital filter (D/A) .....................................8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit  
Spindle speed ..............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ................................................96 dB  
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB  
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB  
— 35 —  

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