Kenwood KDC 515S User Manual

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X615

KDC-6015

KDC-515S

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction

manual.

Familiarity with installation and operation

procedures will help you obtain the best per-

formance 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 warran-

ty 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.

COMPACT

Model KDC-X615/6015/515S

Serial number

DIGITAL AUDIO

©B64-1625-00 (KW)

Contents

Before use

Menu settings

Warning.........................................................................................3

Safety precautions ........................................................................4

Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6

Menu System .............................................................................26

Touch Sensor Tone.....................................................................26

Manual Time Adjustment............................................................26

Calendar Adjustment ..................................................................27

Calendar Mode............................................................................27

Memo Mode...............................................................................28

Security Code..............................................................................28

Selectable Illumination................................................................29

Contrast Adjustment...................................................................30

Dimmer .......................................................................................30

Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................30

Black Mask..................................................................................30

Switching preout.........................................................................30

KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system).....................................30

External Amp Control..................................................................31

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................31

Text Scroll ...................................................................................31

General features

Power............................................................................................7

Volume..........................................................................................7

Attenuator .....................................................................................7

Switching Modes..........................................................................8

Audio Control Setting....................................................................8

Mobile Preset..............................................................................11

Loudness ....................................................................................11

Non-Fading Output......................................................................11

Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................12

Tuner features

Tuning .........................................................................................14

Station Preset Memory...............................................................14

Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................14

Switching Display for Tuner........................................................15

Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................15

Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................16

Basic Operations of remote................................32

Installation

Accessories.................................................................................35

Installation Procedure .................................................................35

Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................36

Installation...................................................................................37

CD/External disc control features

Playing CDs.................................................................................18

Playing Other Disc mode............................................................18

Switching Display for Discs ........................................................19

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................19

Track Search ...............................................................................19

Disc Search.................................................................................20

Direct Track Search.....................................................................20

Direct Disc Search ......................................................................20

Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................20

Track Scan...................................................................................21

Disc Scan ....................................................................................21

Random Play...............................................................................21

Magazine Random Play...............................................................22

Text Scroll ...................................................................................22

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) .................................................22

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................24

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................40

Specifications.....................................................43

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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.

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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.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or

ground wires, make sure to use automotive-

grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm

(AWG18) or more to prevent wire

deterioration and damage to the wire

coating.

• 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.

To prevent damage to the machine,

take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative

12V DC power supply.

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

• 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 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.

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

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

Cannot be used with this model.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught

between the faceplate and the unit.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

2CAUTION

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving

faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or

malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will

cause damage or breakdown.

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

2CAUTION

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.

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• 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.

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.

• Press the reset button if the disc auto

changer is first controlled and operates

incorrectly. The original operating condition

will return.

• The functions that can be used and the

information that can be displayed will differ

depending on the external disc players being

connected.

PWR

OFF

DISC

DAB

EJECT

SCAN

RDM

REP

D.SCN

M.RDM

AUD

AUTO

AME

DISP

NAME.S

LOUD

DISC

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get

dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Reset button

Lens Fogging

• We recommend the use of the Security

Code function (see p. 28) to prevent theft.

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).

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.

2CAUTION

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.

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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.

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

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

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.

• 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.

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General features

SRC /

PWR OFF

Power

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC (source) button.

PWR

OFF

NOTE

DISC

DAB

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

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REP

D.SCN

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AUD

DISP

NAME.S

AUTO

AME

LOUD

Turning off the power:

DISC

Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.

AM/NF

AUD

ATT / LOUD

#1 - 6

Release button

Volume

KDC-X615/KDC-6015

Increasing Volume:

ATT indicator

Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

LOUD indicator

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.

KDC-515S

NOTE

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates

the attenuator function.

LOUD indicator

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General features

Switching Modes

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Switching Modes:

Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode

switches as follows:

Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.

Selecting mode

▼

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will

change.

Tuner mode

▼

CD mode

Please refer to the following for the contents of the

adjustment modes.

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

NOTE

Source tone memory

External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

▼

Each source ( tape, CD, MD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its

own memory in which to store the bass, treble and N-F level

settings.

Standby mode

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.).

Selecting standby mode:

Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .

When "ALL 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.

Adjust each mode

Press the 4/¢ button.

Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.

NOTE

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

• 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.

"Kex"/"ec4"/"EC4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting

Press the preset buttons (#1-6).

Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,

#6;Scan of #1-5 (KDC-X615/6015 only)

During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the

display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will

replace the External Disc Control Mode.

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system

is on. (page30)

• 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.

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of

the mobile preset plan mode.

NOTE

Presetting AUX-name

(Only when the KCA-S210A is connected)

In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two

seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.

Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc

Names (DNPS)" (page24).

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Function of the KDC-X615

"Bass F" : Adjust the center frequency of the bass.

Function of the KDC-X615

"TreF" : Adjust the center frequency of the treble.

Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality

factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass

quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz

Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. ( page30).

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. (page30)

"Treble"/"TRE" : Adjust the treble level.

Setting values: - 8 – + 8

"Bass"/"BAS" : Adjust the bass level.

Setting values: - 8 – + 8

"Balance"/"BAL" : Adjust the balance level.

Function of the KDC-X615

Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15

"Bass Q" : Adjust the Bass quality factor.

Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. (page30)

"Fader"/"FAD" : Adjust the fader level.

Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15

Function of the KDC-X615

"Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.

Setting values: ON / OFF

"NF Level" : Adjust the Non-fading output level.

Setting values: - 15 – + 15

(When the bass extend mode is set to on, low

frequency response is extended by 20%.)

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function

is set to on.

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. (page30)

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General features

Function of the KDC-X615

"NF Phase" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.

"HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front

output.

Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)

Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

NOTE

This mode is available only when the non-fading output function

is set to on.

NOTE

You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear

output,including preouts.The high-pass filter works except during

non-fading preout when switching to non-fading.The factory

default settings for front output and rear output are "through" .

"V OFFSET/VOS" : Set the sound level of the each source

selected by adjusting the level difference

between the basic sound level and the

required level.

Function of the KDC-X615

Setting values: - 8 –

"HPF R" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear

output.

Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

Function of the KDC-X615

NOTE

Storing your sound settings:

You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear

output,including preouts. The high-pass filter works except during

non-fading preout when switching to non-fading. The factory

default settings for front output and rear output are "through" .

Press a preset button (#1-6) for at least two seconds except

during the bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality

factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level

adjust mode.

NOTE

• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate

system is on. (page30)

• The settings you can preset are, bass center frequency, bass

level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center

frequency, and treble level.

Function of the KDC-X615

"LPF NF" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-

Fading output.

Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through

NOTE

This mode is available only when the non-fading output function

is set to on.

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Turning Loudness On/Off:

Function of the KDC-X615

Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the

loudness on and off.

Recalling your sound settings:

Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center

frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension,

treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode.

NOTE

Function of the KDC-X615

This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on.

Non-Fading Output

You can turn the non-fading output on and off while the preout

is switched to the non-fading preout.

Function of the KDC-6015

Turning non-fading output On/Off :

Mobile Preset

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled

with the sound coordinate system, according to types of

speakers.

Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function

ON or OFF.

"NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker /

For 5/4 in. speaker

Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.

NOTE

• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and

treble tone settings are returned to original levels.

• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system

is on. (page30)

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is

on.

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General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or

detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate:

• When the control panel is visible

Press the release button.

2CAUTION

• When the control panel has been hidden:

Press the upper side of the faceplate.

Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket

first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the

connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.

Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.

Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the control panel:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the

panel.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.

2CAUTION

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without

attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate

bracket to be deformed.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after

removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause

damage to the unit.

NOTE

The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.

• Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate

bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.

Opening the control panel:

Press the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open.

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 while detached.

Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.

• 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 the Faceplate:

Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front

toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the

faceplate bracket.

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Tuner features

SRC /

PWR OFF

NOTE

The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided.

PWR

OFF

DISC

DAB

EJECT

SCAN

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M.RDM

AUD

DISP

NAME.S

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LOUD

DISC

AUTO/AME DISP/NAME.S AM

#1~6

KDC-X615/KDC-6015

£ indicator

Frequency

Band display

ST indicator

Preset station number

AUTO indicator

KDC-515S

Band display

Frequency

ST indicator

£ indicator

AUTO indicator

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Tuner features

received.

Tuning

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.

Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that

Selecting Tuning Mode:

station with a single touch of a button.

Press the AUTO button.

Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as

follows.

Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.

Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for

at least two seconds.

▼

Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

▼

The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that

the data has been stored.

Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

▼

Recalling a Preset Station:

Manual (Manual Tuning)

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Tuning:

NOTE

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner

mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been

selected.

You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and

AM bands.

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 (which are used for groups

of preset stations).

Auto Memory Entry

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

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.

• Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek lower 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).

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.

• Manual Tuning

Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.

Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

NOTE

Recalling a Preset Station:

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

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Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed

as frequencies.

NOTE

Changing the Displayed Band

Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3

Switching Display for Tuner

You can change the display used when listening to the radio.

and AM displays, in that order.

Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the

reverse direction.

Changing the Display:

Once the name is displayed for the station you want to

listen to

Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as

follows:

Press the OK button.

Reception starts of the displayed station, and the station name

preset play mode ends.

Station frequency

Canceling mode during input:

SNPS name (only when being preset)

Press the DNPP button.

Clock

Date

The station name preset play mode is canceled.

NOTE

The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015

Station Name Preset Play (SNPP)

(Function of Remote)

You can search for the station for any station if its name has

been preset using Station Name Preset.

Press the DNPP button on the remote.

"SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play

mode is entered.

The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened

to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each:

= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +

Each time you press the ¢ button, the station display

switches in the forward direction.

Each time you press the 4 button, the station display

switches in the reverse direction.

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Tuner features

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset

Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be

assigned names.

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to

enter.

NOTE

The station name preset function cannot be used when a

program service name or radio text is displayed.

Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for

the name.

Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode

is entered.

NOTE

You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.

The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.

Assigning Names

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the

desired position.

Press the NAME.S button on the unit or the OK button on the

remote.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢

button to the right.

The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station

Name Preset mode ends.

Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be

stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode

ends.

You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4

or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.

Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

entered change as listed below.

Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

NOTE

• You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM

stations.

• All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET

button.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

• If you want to change the name of a station, first display the

name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then

change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KDC-X615/6015 Only)

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ﬂ

îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

â ä ê ë

(KDC-X615/6015 Only)

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input

Direct input can be made of letters (alphabetical) with the letter

entry buttons on the remote.

Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

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CD/External disc control features

SRC /

PWR OFF

DISC+

▼ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be

connected, please also see the instruction manual of this

unit.

¢ 38

Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.

PWR

OFF

"N"-operation:

DISC

DAB

• The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.

• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been

registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc

Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to

which the disc title has been recorded.

EJECT

SCAN

RDM

REP

D.SCN

M.RDM

AUD

AUTO

AME

DISP

NAME.S

LOUD

DISC

"O"-operation:

SCAN

REP

M.RDM

D.SCN

DISP DISC–

• CD text cannot be displayed.

/NAME.S

RDM

• Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be

registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z

0~9 /, +, –, ∗, =, <, >, [ , ]".

Release button

KDC-X615/KDC-6015

• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been

registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names

function.

Track number

IN indicator

Disc number

Track time

NOTE

The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play

functions may not be operational depending on the unit.

KDC-515S

Track time

Track number

IN indicator

Disc number

— 17 —

CD/External disc control features

NOTE

Playing CDs

• 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.

• The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the 0

and ATT buttons.

Playing CDs:

Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing

the CD insertion slot.

Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the

slot. The CD will start playing. Push back the bottom of the

faceplate with your hand until it locks.

The "IN" indicator will light when a CD has been inserted.

2CAUTION

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).

When inserting a CD, make sure the CD has been completely

drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to do so

might scratch the CD.

Playing CDs Already Inserted:

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the CD

mode.

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc

control mode.

"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.

The CD will start playing.

The disc will start playing.

Pausing and Restarting CD Play:

NOTE

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

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

Eject:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

Press the 0 button.

The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it

locks.

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

2CAUTION

• Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is

already there.

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.

• 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.

• When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with

the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention

to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action,

then operate the unit.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.

Doing so will cause breakdown.

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Hold down on the 4 button.

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

Switching Display for Discs:

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.

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc

play switches as follows:

Track time

Disc name (DNPS)

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track Search

Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Clock

Date

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 (see p. 24).

Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.

• If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

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.

• 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 display for MD.

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some

characters may not be displayable.

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.

• The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

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.

Reversing Disc Play:

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CD/External disc control features

or disc scans or using random or magazine-random play.

Disc Search

(Function of disc changers)

Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc

changer.

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Function of the KDC-X615

^{Press the DISC}– button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

decreases by one.

Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote)

Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want

to listen to.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of

the disc that you want to listen to.

^{Press the DISC}+ button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

increases by one.

The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10

seconds.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the

number entry mode will automatically be canceled.

NOTE

"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc

changer.

• Input "0" to select disc 10.

• If you input more than two numbers all at once, a search will be

made only of the last number input.

^{Press either the DISC}+ or DISC– button while the number

Function of the KDC-X615

inputted is blinking.

The disc starts playing.

Direct Track Search

(Function of Remote)

Using the remote, directly input the track number that you

want to listen to.

Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating:

Press the 38 button.

Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of

the track that you want to listen to.

The selected track number will blink in the display for 10

seconds.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.

If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the

number entry mode will automatically be canceled.

Turning Repeat Play On/Off:

Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the track number is

Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and

off as follows:

blinking.

The track starts playing.

Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating:

Press the 38 button.

NOTE

You cannot use the direct track search function while doing track

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Press the D.SCN button. "D-Scan/DSCN ON" is displayed and

the first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order

they are loaded on the changer.

▼

Track Repeat ON

▼

The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)

▼

Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:

Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep

on listening to the disc normally.

Track/Disc Repeat OFF

"T-Repeat/T-REP ON" is displayed and the track number blinks

in the display when track repeat is on.

"D-Repeat/D-REP ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks

in the display when disc repeat is on.

NOTE

• The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.

• The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer

once.

• "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the

disc changer.

NOTE

Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Random Play

Track Scan

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.

"Random/RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned

on.

Starting the Track Scan :

Press the SCAN button. "T-Scan/TSCN ON" is displayed and the

first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

The track number will change over and over in the display as

the next track is being selected.

When the track has been selected, play will begin.

The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being

played.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep

on listening to a track normally.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

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.

• The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.

• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.

To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another track will be selected and played.

NOTE

Disc Scan

(Function of disc changers)

Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer

until you find the one that you want to listen to.

Starting the disc scan:

— 21 —

CD/External disc control features

NOTE

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changers)

Please see the menu settings (page 31) about switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random

order.

Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on

and off.

"M-Random/MRDM ON" is displayed 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.

Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

Function of remote with DNPP button

If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to

in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start

playing it.

NOTE

This function is not available with the following models:

KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

Press the DNPP button on the remote.

"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset

play mode is entered.

To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another disc/track will be selected and played.

The names of all the discs in the disc changer will appear

successively in the display for five seconds each.

Discs whose names have not been preset will appear as "NO

NAME" in the display.

NOTE

• 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

• This function can only be used in disc changers that were

manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units

cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been

made by the unit that is playing.

• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before

will appear as "NO ACCES" when the disc names are displayed.

When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO ACCES"

display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it using the

disc scan or a similar function to display the disc name. Also

note that "NO DISC" will be displayed when a disc has not been

loaded.

Text Scroll

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 automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.

The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.

To scroll manually:

Rapid display (forward / reverse):

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.

^{Press the DISC}+ or DISC– button.

Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset

names/disc titles in order.

Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one

scrolling display of the titles.

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Pressing the DISC– button will rapidly display the preset

names/disc titles in reverse order.

When the name appears for the disc you want to play

Press the OK button.

The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled, and the disc

name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.

To cancel DNPP mode:

Press the DNPP button.

The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be canceled.

— 23 —

CD/External disc control features

NOTE

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

The operation and characters that can be entered may change

as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.

A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode.

Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such

as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the

procedure described below.

Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired

character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and

numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, –, ∗,

=, <, >, [ and ].

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

• This function is not available for disc changers that do not

feature the Disc Name Preset function.

• This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track

titles for MDs that you record.

• The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title

name or track title is displayed.

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input

Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.

(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997

(except for KDC-C560) are connected, you can directly input

letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote.

Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is

entered.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the

desired position.

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢

button to the right.

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the

TRACK+ or TRACK– buttons, respectively, on the remote

control.

Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

entered change as listed below.

^{Press the DISC}+ or DISC– button to display the desired

character.

Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for

the name.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK

button on the remote.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is

canceled.

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KDC-X615/6015 Only)

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ﬂ â ä ê

If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be

stored with the characters input so far.

NOTE

îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

• The number of characters and discs whose names can be

stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is

(KDC-X615/6015 Only)

— 24 —

Menu settings

connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.

Up to 8 characters and 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.

• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If

another disc happens to have the same specifications as one

that you have already stored a name for, the name will be

displayed for it, too.

PWR

OFF

DISC

DAB

EJECT

• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2

to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the

changes.

• Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this

unit, but does not erase names stored in a disc changer.

SCAN

RDM

REP

D.SCN

M.RDM

AUD

DISP

AUTO

AME

LOUD

NAME.S

DISC

#1 - 4

DISP AM

KDC-X615/KDC-6015

Menu display

KDC-515S

Menu display

— 25 —

Menu settings

Menu System

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

operation. It can be switched on or off.

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu

mode.

Make a setting for each function, referring to the following

operations.

Display and setting:

"Beep/BEEP ON" : Beep setting is on.

"Beep/BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off.

Enter the menu mode

Press the MENU button for at least one second.

"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current

settings displayed.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

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.

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/BEEP ON" in the

display.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

Display and setting:

Select the display "Clock Adjust/CLK ADJ" during the selecting

function in the menu system.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to

enter the Manual time adjustment mode.

The time display will blink.

• Adjusting the hours

Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM

button to make the hours go back.

Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.

• Adjusting the minutes

The setting will change for each function.

Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the

4 button to make the minutes go back.

Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from

on to off, and "Beep/BEEP OFF" is displayed.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

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Calendar Adjustment

Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar

function.

Display and setting:

Select the display "Date Adjust/DATE ADJ" during the selecting

function in the menu system.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to

enter the Calendar adjustment mode.

The date display will blink.

Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust

Press the 4 or ¢ button.

The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.

Adjusting the date

Press the FM or AM button

The item of the date blinking in the display will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Calendar Mode

You can set the date formats of the calendar function.

Display and setting:

Select the display "Date Mode/DATE MOD" during the

selecting function in the menu system.

Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you

want to show in the display.

The sample of the date format for today is displayed.

— 27 —

Menu settings

Memo Mode

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when

that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KDC-X615/6015 Only)

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ﬂ â ä ê

Display and setting:

Select the display "Memo Mode/MEMO MOD" during the

selecting function in the menu mode.

îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to

enter the Memo mode.

The date display will blink.

(KDC-X615/6015 Only)

• Selecting the character

Press the FM and AM button.

Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed

Press the FM and AM button.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.

• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set

when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function)

The DISP button for at least one second scrolls the display

once, regardless of the text scroll setting.

Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text

to disappear from the display.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for each text.

• The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases.

• To delete the date and text setting, set both the month and day

of the date to "00" or set all of the text to blanks.

Entering the month or day setting mode

Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day

setting mode.

The month display blinks when in month mode, the day display

blinks when in day setting mode.

Changing the month or day

Press the FM and AM button.

Entering the text input mode

Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

Inputting / Changing the text

• Moving the cursor

Press the 4 and ¢ button.

• Changing the type of characters

Press the 38 button.

Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters

switches as follows.

Security Code

When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you

cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is

input. This function helps prevent theft.

NOTE

You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code

function. Turning off the power during the procedure will

deactivate the security code setting.

— 28 —

Once the security code function has been activated,

"Security/SECURITY" disappears from the MENU system. Note

that it will no longer be possible to cancel this function

afterwards.

"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the

code.

Press the Preset button and input the security code again.

Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.

"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code

function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is

disconnected from the battery, the security code must be

entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.

"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to

input the code.

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

Select the four digits to use in your security code.

NOTE

The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it

to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.

Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down

and keep it separately in a safe place).

NOTE

If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode

will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 5 to 9

above again.

Press the MENU button for at least one second.

"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:

The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in

the display, asking you to input the security code.

Repeat steps 8 and 9 above, and input the security code.

You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"

appears in the display.

Keep pressing the FM button until the "Security/SECURITY"

appears in the display.

Press the AM button to search in the other direction.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds.

"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating

the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"

appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.

If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter

the correct code to turn the unit on.

Press the preset button and enter the security code that you

have selected in step 2.

Example: Use "3510" as the security code.

Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015

# Times

pressed

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the color of the button illumination between

green and red.

Step

Button to press

Display

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

Display and setting:

"Color Green/COL GRN" : The color of the illumination is green.

"Color Red/COL RED" : The color of the illumination is red.

Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.

The security code will be set.

"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking

you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When

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Menu settings

Display and setting:

Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015

"BLK MASK/BMSK ON" : The display will turn on by using only

the upper part of the display and the

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

IN indicator (KDC-X615/6015 only).

"BLK MASK/BMSK OFF" : The display will turn on by using the

whole part of the display.

Display and setting:

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

NOTE

The initial setting value is "5" .

Function of the KDC-X615

Switching preout

Switch the preout between the rear and non-fading. When you

switch to non-fading, you can adjust the volume separately.

The factory default is rear preout.

Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

Display and setting:

NOTE

"SWPRE Rear" : Rear preout

"SWPRE N-Fad" : Non-fading preout

The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire

is not connected.

NOTE

Display and setting:

You cannot use the high-pass filter with non-fading preout.

"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on.

"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system)

When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors

(Bass Frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble

frequency) appear during the audio control mode.

Switching Graphic Display

You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.

The initial setting is ON.

Display and setting:

"Kex/ec4/dB (set) ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear

and can be adjusted.

"Graphic/GRAP ON" : The graphic display works.

"Graphic/GRAP OFF" : The graphic display does not work.

"Kex/ec4/dB (set) OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not

appeared.

Black Mask

This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the

display if there is too much information in the display.

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"Scroll Manu/SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling

Function of the KDC-X615

External Amp Control

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the

main unit.

Display and setting:

"AMP BASS FLT" : Bass boost level is flat.

"AMP BASS +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).

"AMP BASS +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

NOTE

As of December 1999, the power amplifiers controllable by the

main unit are as follows:

KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T

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.

Display and setting:

"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on.

"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.

NOTE

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.

Text Scroll

This function permits the CD text, MD title, and Calender

function to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed.

Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is

permitted. The factory default is automatic scrolling.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto/SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling

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Basic Operations of remote

Optional for the KDC-515S

KDC-X615

2CAUTION

Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the

dashboard.

SRC

Loading and Replacing the Batteries:

Use two "AAA"-size batteries.

TUNE /4/TRACK

TUNE +/¢/TRACK +

FM/DISC +

TUNE

TRACK

Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as

illustrated.

ATT

DSIC

—

AM/DISC

Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,

following the illustration inside the case.

DNPP/

SBF

DIRECT

DNPP

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

TUV

MNO

WXY

#0-9/A-Z

PRS

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

2WARNING

Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a

doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

KDC-6015

NOTE

SRC

• 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.

—

TUNE/ 4/TRACK

TUNE +/¢/TRACK +

FM/DISC +

ATT

TUNE

TRACK

DSIC

—

AM/DISC

NOTE

A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on

the unit that is connected.

DNPP/

SBF

DNPP

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Basic operations

• VOLUME buttons

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• OK button

Press the + button to turn the volume up.

Press the – button to turn the volume down.

During station name input, stores the already input data in

memory and ends the input mode.

• SRC button

During Station name preset play mode, selects station.

Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as

follows:

• DNPP button

Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode.

▼

• 38 button

Tuner mode

Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection (PTY) mode.

Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station

name.

▼

CD mode

▼

External disc control mode

• Number/ letter entry buttons (KDC-X615 only)

Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.

Use to enter letters (alphabetical) during station name preset.

▼

Standby mode

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.

• 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.

Tuner features

• 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons

Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the

preset tuning mode).

Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset

tuning mode).

Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.

• AM/FM button

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,

and FM3 bands.

During station name input, selects digits and symbols.

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Basic Operations of remote

Optional for the KDC-515S

CD/External disc control features

• 4/¢ buttons

Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.

Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.

Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.

• DISC buttons (for disc changers)

Press the DISC– button to search through the discs backward.

Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward.

Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.

• 38 button

When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.

Press the same button again to start play again.

Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc

name.

• OK button

During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory

and ends the input mode.

Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.

• DNPP button (for disc changers)

Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.

• Number/ letter entry buttons (KDC-X615 only)

Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track

(disc) searches.

Use to enter letters during disc name preset.

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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

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,

battery, ignition.

..........................................1

..........................................2

..........................................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 aren’t 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.

• 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.

..........................................1

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

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.

Rear left output (White)

/Non-fading left output

(KDC-X615 only)

Rear right output (Red)

/Non-fading right output

(KDC-X615 only)

2CAUTION

FM/AM antenna input

Front right output (Red)

Front left output (White)

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.

KENWOOD disc changer

/ DAB control input /

Display Data Output Jack

Outputs data representing the

unit's current state, causing it

to appear in the external

display.To connect to this jack,

a converting adapter (optional)

is necessary. (KDC-X615/6015

only)

NOTE

To connect the Disc changer or

DAB unit, consult each manual.

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

When using the optional power amplifier, connect

White/Black

to its power control terminal.

P.CONT

Power control wire (Blue/White)

To front left

speaker

FRONT • L

Connect either to the power control terminal when

using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna

control terminal in the vehicle.

White

ANT.

CONT.

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

Gray/Black

To car light control switch

To front right

speaker

ILLUMI

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

FRONT • R

Gray

To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier

having the external amp control function.

EXT.CONT.

External amplifier control wire

(Pink / Black) (KDC-X615 only)

Green/Black

To rear left

speaker

REAR • L

Green

Ignition key

switch

ACC

Purple/Black

Ignition wire (Red)

Car fuse box

To rear right

speaker

Car fuse

box

(Main fuse)

REAR • R

Battery wire (Yellow)

Fuse (10A)

Purple

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

–

Battery

— 36 —

Installation

▼

Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

Installation

Firewall or metal support

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 38)”

and then remove the hard rubber frame.

Mount the J-Car trim plate with the thick part at the

bottom.

Accessory6

Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with

the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the

accessory screws.

6 mm

MAX.

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve

with a screwdriver or

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

MAX.

T/N

M5mm

T: Toyota cars

N: Nissan cars

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

Accessory2

Metal mounting

strap

Accessory4...for Nissan car

Accessory5 ...for Toyota car

Accessory8

J-Car Trim Plate

(place thick part on

bottom)

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).

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.

— 37 —

Installation

▼

Removing the hard rubber frame

Removing the Unit

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 38)”

and then remove the hard rubber frame.

Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 12)” and

then remove the faceplate.

Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on

Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the

two locks on the upper level.

Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the

figure.

the back panel.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each

side, as shown.

Accessory6

Catch facing up

Lock

Catch

Accessory3

Removal tool

Accessory3

Removal tool

Push upward the removal

tool toward the top, and

pull out the unit halfway

whilst pressing towards the

inside.

When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two

locations.

2CAUTION

Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal

tool.

Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

NOTE

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same

manner.

— 38 —

Installation

▼

Locking the faceplate to the unit

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not

fall off, follow the directions below.

Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 12) and

remove the faceplate.

Insert the provided screw into the

hole at the center of the bottom

side of the faceplate which you

have removed from the unit.

Accessory7

Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.

Refer to the section "Theft Deterrent Faceplate (page 12)" and

then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 6 mm) in any other screw

holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it

will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts

inside the unit.

— 39 —

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.

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Troubleshooting Guide

CD/MD/External disc control mode

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.

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.

Random play or magazine random play has been

selected.

Turn off random play or magazine random play.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track

scan, disc 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.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:

• 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-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered

when switching modes.

— 41 —

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.

] 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 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.

BLANK

No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.

NO TRACK

NO PANEL

The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.

] 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 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.

] 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.

HOLD

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.

— 42 —

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Audio section

Frequency Range (200 kHz Space)................87.9MHz-107.9MHz

Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 30dB) ......................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N: 50dB) .................15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)

Frequency Response ( 3.0dB)................................30Hz – 15kHz

Signal to Noise ratio ...............................................70dB(MONO)

Selectivity........................................................≥ 80 dB( 400 kHz)

Stereo Separation .......................................................40dB(1kHz)

Maximum output powe......................................................45wx4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ....................22wx4

Tone action

Bass .............................................................100Hz 10dB

Treble ...........................................................10kHz 10dB

Preout Level(mV)/Load (during CD play).................1800mV/10kΩ

Preout Impedance..............................................................≤600Ω

AM tuner section

General

Frequency Range (10 kHz space) ....................530kHz – 1700kHz

Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20dB)...............................28 dBµ (25 µV)

Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) ...............................14.4 V

Current Consumption .............................................................10A

Installation Size (W x H x D) .......................182 x 53 x 161 (mm)

......................................................7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-5/16

Weight.....................................................................4.0 lbs(1.8kg)

CD player section

Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Digital filter (D/A) ......................................8 Times OverSampling

D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit

Spindle speed ..............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter .........................................Below Mesurable Limit

Frequency response...................................10Hz – 20kHz ( 1 dB)

Total harmonic distortion ..........................................0.01%(1kHz)

Signal to Noise ratio ...................................................93dB(1kHz)

Dynamic range .....................................................................93dB

Channel separation...............................................................85dB

— 43 —

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