Kenwood KDC 4015 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-4015  
KDC-415S  
KDC-315V  
KDC-315S  
KDC-215S  
KDC-35MR  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.  
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help  
you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.  
For your records  
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces  
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.  
Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your  
KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.  
Model KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/215S/35MR  
Serial number  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
©B64-1546-10 (KW)  
Contents  
Before use  
Basic Operations of remote ................................17  
Warning.........................................................................................3  
Safety precautions ........................................................................4  
Handling Compact discs................................................................6  
Installation  
Accessories.................................................................................19  
Installation Procedure..................................................................19  
Connecting Wires to Terminals...................................................20  
Installation...................................................................................21  
General features  
Power............................................................................................7  
Volume..........................................................................................7  
Attenuator .....................................................................................7  
Switching Modes ..........................................................................8  
Loudness ......................................................................................8  
Audio Control Setting....................................................................8  
ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate) ...........................................................9  
Mobile Preset................................................................................9  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................10  
Clock display ...............................................................................10  
Adjusting Time ............................................................................10  
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................24  
Specifications.....................................................27  
Tuner features  
Tuning .........................................................................................11  
Station Preset Memory...............................................................12  
Auto Memory Entry.....................................................................12  
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) .....................................12  
CD/External disc control features  
Playing CDs.................................................................................13  
Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................14  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play...................................14  
Track Search................................................................................14  
Disc Search .................................................................................14  
Track / Disc Repeat .....................................................................15  
Track Scan...................................................................................15  
Disc Scan ....................................................................................15  
Random Play ...............................................................................16  
Magazine Random Play...............................................................16  
— 2 —  
2Warning  
NOTE  
2CAUTION  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations,  
following are reproductions of labels on, or  
inside the product relating to laser product  
safety.  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications, if it is not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions.  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,  
HACHIOJI-SHI  
TOKYO, JAPAN  
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT  
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR  
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
Location : Bottom Panel  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
FCC WARNING  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
This equipment may generate or use radio  
frequency energy. Changes or modifications  
to this equipment may cause harmful  
interference unless the modifications are  
expressly approved in the instruction manual.  
The user could lose the authority to operate  
this equipment if an unauthorized change or  
modification is made.  
NOTE  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
— 3 —  
Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
You cannot connect the unit directly to the  
following CD automatic changers. If you want  
to use older changers with the unit, follow  
the directions below according to the type of  
changer you own:  
To prevent injury or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully  
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of  
place when jolted.  
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.  
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400  
Use the extension cable and the control box  
attached to the CD changer, and the optional  
CA-DS100 converter cord.  
• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-  
C601 / KDC-C401  
• When extending the ignition, battery, or  
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-  
2
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm  
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire  
deterioration and damage to the wire coating.  
Use the extension cable attached to the CD  
changer, and the optional CA-DS100  
converter cord.  
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /  
non-Kenwood CD changers  
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (such as 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 • Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
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.  
• 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.  
Cannot be used with this model.  
2CAUTION  
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.  
You can damage both your unit and  
the CD changer if you connect them  
incorrectly.  
• 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 a short circuit when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD  
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off  
with soap immediately.  
• Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the  
screws provided. If you use the wrong  
screws, you could damage the unit.  
— 4 —  
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 tends to accumulate in the CD slot,  
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can  
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD  
slot.  
• If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• 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 front panel gets dirty, turn off the  
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon  
cloth or soft cloth.  
SRC  
2CAUTION  
PWR  
OFF  
CRSC  
DISC  
A.ADJ  
Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a  
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as  
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch  
the surface of the panel and/or cause the  
indicator letters to peel off.  
DISC  
LOUD  
SCAN  
RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
M.RDM  
AUTO  
AME  
CLK  
ADJ  
Reset button  
Lens Fogging  
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 while,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult  
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).  
• 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.  
2CAUTION  
• The functions that can be used and the  
information that can be displayed will differ  
depending on the external disc players being  
connected.  
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot  
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate from  
the CD and damage the unit.  
— 5 —  
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.  
Cleaning CDs  
Do Not Load CD Accessories  
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently  
using a commercially available cleaning cloth  
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the  
center 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.  
Do not use commercially available CD  
accessories that can be loaded into the CD  
slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or  
CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the  
unit to malfunction.  
Removing the CD  
Only remove the CD from the machine in a  
horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may  
damage the surface of the CD if you try  
pulling it down as it ejects.  
Handling CDs  
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD  
(the side opposite the label) when holding it.  
Checking New CDs for Burrs  
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 while playing.  
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a  
similar utensil.  
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs  
• 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.  
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.  
Tape  
Burrs  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark  
Storing CDs  
only for this unit.  
• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight (such as a car seat or the  
dashboard) or other hot places.  
Burrs  
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the  
Labeled Side  
• Remove CDs from the unit when not  
listening to them for a while, and put them  
back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that  
are removed from their cases or prop them  
against something.  
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.  
— 6 —  
General features  
Power  
SRC/  
Turning on the power:  
PWR OFF  
Press the SRC (source) button.  
¢
FM  
u
NOTE  
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.  
SRC  
PWR  
OFF  
Turning off the power:  
CRSC  
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.  
DISC  
A.ADJ  
DISC  
LOUD  
SCAN  
RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
M.RDM  
AUTO  
AME  
CLK  
ADJ  
Volume  
d
4
ATT/  
LOUD  
#1-5  
AUD/  
A.ADJ  
Increasing Volume:  
Press the u button to turn up the volume.  
AM  
Decreasing Volume:  
CLK  
Press the d button to turn down the volume.  
Attenuator  
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.  
ATT indicator  
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.  
NOTE  
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates  
the attenuator function.  
LOUD indicator  
— 7 —  
General features  
turned down.  
Switching Modes  
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on.  
Switching Modes:  
Turning Loudness On/Off:  
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode  
switches as follows:  
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the  
loudness on and off.  
M
Tuner mode  
M
CD mode  
M
Audio Control Setting  
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.  
External disc control mode 1  
(KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only)  
M
1
Press the A.ADJ button for at least one second to enter the  
control mode.  
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode  
(KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only)  
M
2
Selecting mode  
Standby mode  
Press either the FM or AM button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will  
Selecting standby mode:  
change.  
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "OFF"  
When "OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.  
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the  
power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have  
the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.  
Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment  
modes.  
NOTE  
Source tone memory  
Each source ( CD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its own  
memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.  
The settings made for a particular source are recalled  
automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM  
mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).  
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.  
• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX  
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer  
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is  
connected to this unit.  
3
Adjust each mode  
Press the 4/¢ button.  
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.  
4
Press the A.ADJ button to end the control mode.  
During the AUX mode, "AVin" will show in the display.  
When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace  
the External Disc Control Mode.  
"BAS": Adjust the bass level.  
Setting values: - 8 - + 8  
Loudness  
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is  
— 8 —  
Function of the KDC-4015  
"TRE": Adjust the treble level.  
Mobile Preset  
Setting values: - 8 - + 8  
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled  
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of  
speakers.  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
OFFis displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
"BL": Adjust the balance level.  
2
3
Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.  
Setting values: Left 15 - Right 15  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of  
speaker. The setting switches as follows.  
Flat / For the OEM speaker / For 6x9 in. speaker /  
For 5 in. speaker  
4
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.  
"FD": Adjust the fader level.  
Setting values: Front 15 - Rear 15  
NOTE  
When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and  
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.  
ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate)  
You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types  
of the music.  
1
2
Press the AUD button to enter the Sound Coordinate mode.  
Press a preset button (#1-5).  
The preset settings of the bass and treble tones are recalled.  
#1: Flat  
#2: Rock  
#3: Top 40  
#4: Jazz  
#5: Easy  
3
Press the AUD button to end the sound coordinate mode.  
NOTE  
You can call the following settings with this function; bass center  
frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble  
center frequency, and treble level setting.  
— 9 —  
General features  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
Clock display  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,  
helping to deter theft.  
Turning clock display On/Off:  
Press the CLK button to switch the clock display on and off.  
The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.  
Projections  
Release button  
Grooves  
Adjusting Time  
Adjust the time.  
Removing the Faceplate:  
Press the release button.  
1
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.  
NOTE  
When the time is not displayed, first press the CLK button to  
display the time.  
2
3
Press the CLK button for at least two seconds to enter the  
clock adjustment mode. The time display will blink.  
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 while detached.  
Adjusting the hours  
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.  
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.  
4
Press the CLK button to end the clock adjustment mode.  
Reattaching the Faceplate:  
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.  
— 10 —  
Tuner features  
Tuning  
FM/  
You can choose between auto seek tuning of receivable  
frequencies and manual tuning.  
SRC  
CRSC  
¢
1
2
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner  
mode. "TUnE" is displayed when the tuner mode has been  
selected.  
SRC  
PWR  
OFF  
CRSC  
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.  
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches  
between FM1, FM2, and FM3 (which are used for groups of  
preset stations).  
DISC  
A.ADJ  
DISC  
LOUD  
SCAN  
RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
M.RDM  
AUTO  
AME  
CLK  
ADJ  
Press the AM button to select the AM band.  
3
4
Press the AUTO button to switch between auto seek tuning  
and manual tuning.  
4
#1-6  
The AUTO indicator lights up only when auto seek tuning is  
selected.  
AM  
AUTO/  
AME  
Auto Seek Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.  
Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.  
Manual Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.  
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.  
ST indicator  
Band display  
NOTE  
Preset station number  
Frequency  
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being  
received.  
AUTO indicator  
indicator  
— 11 —  
Tuner features  
Station Preset Memory  
Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that  
station with a single touch of a button.  
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)  
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to  
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.  
The factory default for this function is ON.  
1
2
Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.  
Turning CRSC On/Off:  
Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for  
at least two seconds.  
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that  
the data has been stored.  
Press the CRSC button for at least one second to turn the  
function on/off.  
The  
indicator lights up when CRSC is on.  
NOTE  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause  
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on. In such a  
situation, turn it off.  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
NOTE  
You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM  
bands.  
Auto Memory Entry  
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 six frequencies can be stored this way.  
1
2
Select the band for auto memory entry.  
Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto  
memory entry.  
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order.  
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.  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
— 12 —  
CD/External disc control features  
Playing CDs  
Playing CDs:  
DISC +  
If no CDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label  
facing up.  
¢
0
SRC  
If a CD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly to  
select the CD mode.  
SRC  
"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.  
The CD will start playing.  
The CD-IN indicator lights up when a CD has been inserted.  
The 3 indicator lights up when a CD is being played.  
PWR  
OFF  
CRSC  
DISC  
A.ADJ  
DISC  
LOUD  
SCAN  
RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
M.RDM  
AUTO  
AME  
CLK  
ADJ  
Stopping and Ejecting CDs:  
Press the 0 button.  
The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.  
2CAUTION  
4
SCAN  
M.RDM  
REP  
DISC -  
RDM  
D.SCN  
Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is  
already there.  
The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will  
get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.  
Disc number  
Track number  
Track time  
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.  
3indicator  
CD-IN indicator  
REP indicator  
SCN indicator  
RDM indicator  
When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is  
connected, set the switch to "N" position to operate the  
external disc control mode.  
— 13 —  
CD/External disc control features  
Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR  
Track Search  
Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until  
you reach the one that you want to listen to.  
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).  
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.  
Playing Discs:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc  
control mode.  
The disc will start playing.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
(For disc changers : KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/  
KDC-315S/KDC-35MR only)  
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
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  
Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search  
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.  
NOTE  
When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in  
the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the changer  
has finished, the player will return to the first disc and start  
playing it.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers: KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/  
Disc #10 is displayed as "0".  
KDC-315S/KDC-35MR 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:  
Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR  
Hold down on the ¢ button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Disc Search  
(Function of disc changers)  
Reversing Disc Play:  
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc  
changer.  
Hold down on the 4 button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.  
Making a Reverse Disc Search:  
NOTE  
Press the DISCbutton to display the desired disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number  
decreases by one.  
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the  
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is  
canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point  
normal play will automatically resume.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
— 14 —  
Making a Forward Disc Search:  
Starting the Track Scan :  
Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number  
increases by one.  
Press the SCAN button. The SCN indicator lights up and the  
first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.  
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
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 canceled when you eject the disc.  
The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.  
Track / Disc Repeat  
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.  
Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR  
Turning Repeat Play On/Off:  
Disc Scan  
(Function of disc changers)  
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and  
off as follows:  
Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until  
you find the one that you want to listen to.  
M
Starting the disc scan:  
Track Repeat ON  
M
Press the D.SCN button. The SCN indicator lights up and the  
first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order they  
are loaded on the changer.  
Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers :  
KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only)  
M
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
Track/Disc Repeat OFF  
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:  
Press the D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on  
listening to the disc normally.  
The REP indicator lights up when repeat play is turned on.  
The track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.  
The disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.  
NOTE  
The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.  
NOTE  
The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer  
Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
once.  
"LOAd" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc  
changer.  
Track Scan  
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until  
you find the track that you want to listen to.  
— 15 —  
CD/External disc control features  
NOTE  
Random Play  
This function is not available with the following models:  
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401  
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.  
1
Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.  
The RDM indicator lights up when random play is turned on.  
The track number will change over and over in the display as  
the next track is being selected.  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another disc/track will be selected and played.  
NOTE  
When the track has been selected, play will begin.  
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being  
played.  
Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
The time needed for random selection depends on the number  
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers : KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/  
KDC-315S/KDC-35MR only)  
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using  
random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using  
the same function.  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another track will be selected and played.  
NOTE  
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR  
Magazine Random Play  
(Function of disc changers)  
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
1
Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on  
and off.  
The RDM indicator lights up when magazine random play is  
turned on.  
The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the  
display as the next track is being selected.  
When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.  
The selected disc/ track number blinks in the display as it is  
being played.  
— 16 —  
Basic Operations of remote  
Accessory of the KDC-4015/415S/315V  
NOTE  
The supplied remote control unit is in its storage case.  
2CAUTION  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the  
dashboard.  
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:  
Use two AAA-size batteries.  
+
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as  
illustrated.  
SRC  
+
SRC  
-
TUNE /4/TRACK –  
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +  
Insert the batteries with the + and poles aligned properly,  
4
FM/DISC +  
following the illustration inside the case.  
¢
TUNE  
TRACK  
FM  
ATT  
+
DISC  
38  
38  
AM  
AM/DISC –  
DNPP/  
SBF  
OK  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a  
doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.  
NOTE  
The provided batteries are intended for use in operation  
checking, and their service life may be short.  
When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace  
both of the batteries with new ones.  
When A portion of the operations may not be possible,  
depending on the unit that is connected.  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
— 17 —  
Basic Operations of remote  
Accessory of the KDC-4015/415S/315V  
Basic operations  
Tuner features  
• VOLUME buttons  
4/¢ (TUNE) buttons  
Press the + button to turn the volume up.  
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency.  
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency.  
Press the button to turn the volume down.  
• SRC button  
• AM/FM button  
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as  
follows:  
Press the AM button to select the AM band.  
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,  
and FM3 bands.  
M
Tuner mode  
M
CD mode  
M
External disc control mode 1  
CD/External disc control features  
(KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only)  
M
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode  
4/¢ buttons  
Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.  
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.  
(KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only)  
M
Standby mode  
• DISC buttons (for disc changers)  
Press the DISCbutton to search through the discs backward.  
NOTE  
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward.  
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.  
38 button  
When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX  
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer  
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is  
connected to this unit.  
During the AUX mode, "AVin" will show in the display.  
When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace  
the External Disc Control Mode.  
• ATT button  
Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its  
original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or  
turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.  
— 18 —  
Accessories  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and  
External view  
Number of items  
disconnect the - battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
1
..........................................1  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,  
battery, ignition.  
2
3
..........................................1  
..........................................2  
..........................................1  
..........................................4  
..........................................4  
..........................................1  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
8. Press the reset button.  
2CAUTION  
If your car's ignition does not have an ACC 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 arent touching to  
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with  
the same rating.  
Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the  
car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent a short  
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected  
wires or the terminals.  
4
5
6
7
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which  
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you  
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material.  
2CAUTION  
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.  
Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See  
the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.  
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
— 19 —  
Connecting Wires to Terminals  
KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only)  
Rear left output (White)  
NOTE  
Front left output (White)  
(KDC-4015/415S only)  
Fuse (10A)  
To connect the Disc changer,  
consult your Disc changer manual.  
Front right output (Red)  
(KDC-4015/415S only)  
FM/AM antenna input  
Rear right output (Red)  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
If no connections are made, do not let the  
wire come out from the tab.  
White/Black  
To front left  
speaker  
FRONT L  
+
+
+
+
White  
Connect either to the power control terminal  
when using the optional power amplifier, or to  
the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.  
P.CONT.OUT  
Gray/Black  
Power control/Motor antenna  
control wire (Blue/White)  
ANT.  
CONT.  
To front right  
speaker  
FRONT R  
Gray  
Green/Black  
To rear left  
speaker  
Ignition key  
switch  
ACC  
REAR L  
Green  
Ignition wire (Red)  
Purple/Black  
To rear right  
speaker  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
REAR R  
Car fuse  
box  
Purple  
Ground wire (Black) ·(To car chassis)  
+
Battery  
2CAUTION  
When only two speakers are being connected to the system,  
connect the connectors either to both the front output  
terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix  
front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector  
of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect  
the - connector to a rear output terminal.  
2WARNING  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire  
(yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short  
circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires  
to the power source running through the fuse box.  
— 20 —  
Installation  
I
I
Installing in Japanese-Made Cars  
Installation  
1
Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 22)”  
and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
Firewall or metal support  
2
Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the  
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the  
accessory screws.  
Accessory4  
N
T
8 mm  
8mm  
MAX.  
MAX.  
N
T/N  
5
T
6
ø5mm  
ø5mm  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with  
a screwdriver or  
similar utensil and  
attach it in place.  
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
Accessory5...for Nissan car  
Accessory6 ...for Toyota car  
Self-tapping  
screw  
(commerciall  
y available)  
Accessory2  
Metal mounting  
strap  
2CAUTION  
During installation, do not use any screws except for those  
provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to  
the main unit.  
Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with  
excessive force during the installations.  
NOTE  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is  
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).  
21 —  
Installation  
I
I
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
1
Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 22)”  
1
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two  
locks on the lower level.  
and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.  
2
3
Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on  
the back panel.  
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,  
as shown.  
Catch  
Lock  
Accessory4  
Catch facing up  
Accessory3  
Removal tool  
2
When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two  
locations.  
Accessory3  
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  
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same  
manner.  
5
Pull the unit all the way out  
with your hands, being  
careful not to drop it.  
22 —  
I
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit  
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it  
does not fall off, screw in the provided screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in  
the hole shown below.  
Accessory7  
2CAUTION  
Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw  
hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will  
contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside  
the unit.  
23 —  
Troubleshooting Guide  
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.  
Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The power does not turn on.  
The fuse has blown.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the  
fuse with one with the same rating.  
No sound can be heard, or the  
volume is low.  
Attenuator is turned on.  
Turn off Attenuator.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one  
side.  
Reset the fader or balance settings.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected  
incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness  
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires 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 p. 5).  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in  
the car.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
The sound quality is poor or  
distorted.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output  
terminal is connected to a different speaker.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
The memory is erased when  
the ignition is turned off.  
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper  
terminal.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
A CD ejects as soon as it is  
loaded.  
The CD is upside-down.  
The CD is quite dirty.  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"  
(see p. 6).  
The sound skips on a CD.  
A track will not play.  
The CD is scratched or dirty.  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"  
(see p. 6).  
Random play has been selected.  
Turn off random play.  
24 —  
External disc control mode (KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR only)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The disc control mode cannot  
be selected.  
No wire has been connected to the disc changer input  
terminal on the unit.  
Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on  
the unit.  
The specified disc does not  
play, but another one plays  
instead.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD with the labeled 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 with the CD is wrong. Clean the CD.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).  
The display shows that the  
changer is being played, but no  
sound can be heard.  
The specified track will not  
play.  
Turn off random play or magazine random play.  
If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:  
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AVin" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.  
Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered  
when switching modes.  
25 —  
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.  
E-01  
] Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
] Insert the CD.  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.  
E-02  
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 quite 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.  
E-10  
E-11  
E-30  
E-77  
E-99  
] The next MD will automatically be played.  
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.  
] The next MD will automatically be played.  
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.  
] Replace it.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
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 center.  
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),  
stopping all operation.  
E-0d  
] 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 will start playing again.  
26 —  
Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz 107.9 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB).....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 )  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)................15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 )  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................70 dB  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz).....................................................40 dB  
Maximum output power .................................................45 W × 4  
Full bandwidth power (at less than 1% THD)..................22 W × 4  
Tone action  
Bass: ...........................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Treble: .........................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load..................................................1800mV/10kΩ  
Preout impedance ............................................................600 Ω  
AM tuner section  
General  
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ....................530 kHz 1700 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)  
Operating voltage..............................14.4 V (11 16 V allowable)  
Current consumption.............................................................10 A  
Installation size (W × H × D) ...........................182 × 53 × 160 mm  
7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-1/4 in.  
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.................................................96 dB (1 kHz)  
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB  
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB  
Weight..................................................................3.1 Lbs (1.4 kg)  
27 —  

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