MD-RECEIVER
KMD-44
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity w ith installation and operation procedures w ill help you obtain the
best performance from your new MD-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 KMD-44 Serial number
© B64-1755-00 (KW)
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.
US and foreign patents Iicensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Safety precautions
IIMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"
switch to this unit, the converter cord CA-
DS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A
are required as options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
follow ing 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 0.75mm2
(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.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
To prevent dam age to the m achine,
take the follow ing precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
2CAUTION
You can dam age both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
• 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.
• 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.
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• Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge
surface with a dry cloth before use. Using an
oil-soiled cartridge in particular may result in
the disc not loading or being unable to eject
it. (At time of cleaning, be careful not to
open the shutter.)
• Do not leave the MD in the unit for a
prolonged period. The ejected MD should be
placed in an MD case for storage.
• Do not leave the MD in a place exposed to
direct sunlight (such as on a dashboard) or in
other places that attain high temperatures.
The MD cartridge will become misshapen
and will no longer be usable.
Cleaning the Faceplate Term inals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
NOTE
• 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 faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
2CAUTION
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
• MDs designed for use with data cannot be
used. Please use MDs designed for music.
• Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so will lead
to breakdown.
Reset button
Handling Mini discs
• The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot
be opened. If forced open, the cartridge will
be damaged and use of the MD will no
longer be possible. If the shutter has been
opened due to some cause, be careful not to
touch the recording portion with a finger.
Doing so will cause the sound to skip.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
Lens Fogging
In cold climates, there may be a period after
you turn on your vehicle's heater when the
lens that guides the laser beam used in your
MD player fogs up. If this happens, you
cannot play mini discs. Take out discs and
the fogging will disappear. If it does not
return to normal after several hours, contact
your Kenwood dealer.
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
• The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players being
connected.
About the play tim e of MD long play
perform ance tim e display
If the MD performance time goes over 100
minutes only the last 2 digits of performance
time are shown.
• Do not use an MD that has a peeling label.
Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling
label may cause problems, such as the label
coming off inside the player and the resultant
inability to eject the MD.
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General features
P o w e r
Turning on the pow er:
Press the SRC (source) button.
NOTE
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the pow er:
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.
Vo lu m e
Increasing Volum e:
Press the u button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volum e:
Press the d button to turn down the volume.
ATT indicator
At t e n u a t o r
This function allows you to turn down the volum e quickly.
Turning Attenuator On/ Off:
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original
level.
LOUD indicator
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates
the attenuator function.
S w it c h in g Mo d e s
Sw itching Modes:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode
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switches as follows:
Lo u d n e s s
▼
This function am plifies low and high tones when the volum e is
Tuner mode
turned down.
▼
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.
MD mode
▼
External disc control mode 1
Turning Loudness On/ Off:
▼
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the
loudness on and off.
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode
▼
Standby mode
Selecting standby m ode:
Au d io Co n t ro l S e t t in g
Adjust various param eters of sound quality.
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.
1
2
Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.
Selecting m ode
NOTE
Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will
change.
• 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.
Please refer to the following for the contents of the
adjustment modes.
• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX
mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-
S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control
mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-
CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or
switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX
mode only).
During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show
in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX
Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (CD, MD, FM, AM and disc changer) has its own
memory in which to store the bass, middle, and treble tone
settings.
The settings made for a particular source are recalled
automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM
mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
3
Adjust each m ode
Press the 4/¢ button.
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.
NOTE
Presetting AUX-name (Except the CA-C1AX)
4
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
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)" (page 16).
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General features
NOTE
"Bass" : Adjust the bass level.
The System Q function changes the values of the following
sound quality parameters:
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
Bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extend, middle centre frequency, middle level, middle quality
factor, treble centre frequency, and treble level.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the
speaker setting mode.
"Mid" : Adjust the m iddle level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
S p e a k e r S e t t in g
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
with the System Q, according to types of speakers.
"Treble" : Adjust the treble level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2
3
Press the AUD button to enter the speaker setting mode.
"Balance" : Adjust the balance level.
Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off ("SP OFF") / For the OEM speaker ("SP OEM") / For 6/6x9
in. speaker ("SP 6/6x9inch") / For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch")
"Fader" : Adjust the fader level.
4
Press the AUD button to end the speaker setting mode.
Setting values: Rear 15 – Front 15
NOTE
Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and
treble
"V OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected by
adjusting the level difference betw een the basic
sound level and the required level.
Th e ft De t e rre n t Fa c e p la t e
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Setting values: - 8 – ± 0
"SYS-Q" : < System Q > Recalling the kenw ood preset sound
setting
Projections
Release button
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).
Grooves
Settings:#1;Flat (‘SYS-Q Flat”), #2;Rock (‘SYS-Q Rock”),
#3;Top 40 (‘SYS-Q Top40”), #4;Pops (‘SYS-Q Pops”),
#5;Jazz (‘SYS-Q Jazz”), #6;Easy (‘SYS-Q Easy”)
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Tuner features
Rem oving the Faceplate:
Press the release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
NOTE
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate
in its special storage case while detached.
• 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:
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.
Band display
Preset station number
Frequency
ST indicator
£ indicator
AUTO 1/2 indicator
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Tuner features
received.
Tu n in g
You can choose from three tuning m odes: auto seek, preset
station seek, and m anual. 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.
S t a t io n P re s e t Me m o ry
Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that
station with a single touch of a button.
Selecting Tuning Mode:
Press the AUTO button.
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as
follows.
1
2
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.
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that
the data has been stored.
▼
Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)
▼
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:
1
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.
2
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups
of preset stations).
Au t o Me m o ry En t ry
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
You can autom atically 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.
3
• 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).
• Manual Tuning
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.
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.
NOTE
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being
Recalling a Preset Station:
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Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
the name.
NOTE
You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.
6
Assigning Nam es
Press the NAME.S button.
S t a t io n Na m e P re s e t (S NP S )
You can assign nam es to radio stations with the Station Preset
Mem ory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be
assigned nam es.
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.
1
Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to
enter.
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.
NOTE
The station name preset function cannot be used when a
program service name or radio text is displayed.
• 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.
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode
is entered.
The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
S w it c h in g Dis p la y fo r Tu n e r
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.
Each time the AUTO 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.
Changing the Display:
Each time you press the CLK button, the display changes as
follows:
Station frequency
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
SNPS name (only when being preset)
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Clock
Date
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
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
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MD/ External disc control features
P la yin g MDs
Playing MDs:
If no MDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label
facing up.
If an MD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly
to select the MD mode.
"MD" is displayed when the MD mode has been selected.
The MD will start playing.
The MD-IN indicator lights up when an MD has been inserted.
The 3 indicator lights up when an MD is being played.
Stopping and Ejecting MDs:
Press the 0 button.
The MD stops playing and ejects from the slot.
2CAUTION
Do not attempt to insert an MD into the slot if another one is
already there.
Disc number
(For disc changers)
Track time
Track number
3 indicator
MD-IN indicator
£ indicator
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P la yin g Ot h e r Dis c m o d e
S w it c h in g Dis p la y fo r Dis c s
This function perm its the connection of optional players and
the playing of discs other than the loaded MD (in the current
unit).
Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.
Sw itching Display for Discs:
Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc
play switches as follows:
Playing Discs:
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the external
disc control mode.
The disc will start playing.
Track time
NOTE
Disc name (DNPS)
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit
that is connected.
Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)
Mode Display Examples
Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)
• "CD" ...when a CD player is connected
• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected
• "DISC1" , "DISC2" ...when two disc changers are connected
Clock
Date
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.
NOTE
• DNPS:Function of disc changers
• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (see p. 16).
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.
• 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.
• The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.
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MD/ External disc control features
Fa s t Fo rw a rd in g a n d Re ve rs in g Dis c P la y
Dis c S e a rc h
(Function of disc changers)
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc
changer.
Fast Forw arding Disc Play:
Hold down on the ¢ button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Making a Reverse Disc Search:
Press the DISC– button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.
Reversing Disc Play:
Hold down on the 4 button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
Making a Forw ard Disc Search:
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.
Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
increases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc
changer.
Tra c k S e a rc h
Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc
until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Making a Reverse Track Search:
Tra c k / Dis c Re p e a t
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.
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.
Turning Repeat Play On/ Off:
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and
off as follows:
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
▼
(For disc changers)
Track Repeat ON
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.
▼
Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)
▼
Track/Disc Repeat OFF
Making a Forw ard 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.
"Repeat/T-Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number blinks
in the display when track repeat is on.
"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the
display when disc repeat is on.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
NOTE
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the
last track on a disc.
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Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.
Ra n d o m P la y
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
1
Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.
"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.
The track number will change over and over in the display as
the next track is being selected.
Tra c k S c a n
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until
you find the track that you want to listen to.
When the track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.
Starting the Track Scan :
Press the SCAN button. "Scan/T-Scan 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.
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.
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.
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another track will be selected and played.
NOTE
• The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.
NOTE
• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.
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MD/ External disc control features
NOTE
Ma g a zin e Ra n d o m P la y
(Function of disc changers)
• Please see the menu settings (page 21) about switching
between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
• You cannot use the text scroll function during magazine random
play.
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.
"M-Random 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.
P re s e t t in g Dis c Na m e s (DNP S )(Function of disc changers)
Store the nam es of discs to be displayed when played.
1
Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
NOTE
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.
This function is not available with the following models:
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another disc/track will be selected and played.
NOTE
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
• 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.
entered.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
Te xt / Tit le S c ro ll
This function perm its the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. The scrolling m ethod differs depending on the
setting of scrolling in the m enu.
Each time the AUTO button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
To scroll autom atically:
Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title.
The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.
To scroll m anually:
1
Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title.
2
Pressing the CLK button for at least one second results in one
scrolling display of the titles.
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Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê
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îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
the name.
NOTE
You can enter up to eight characters for each name.
6
Press the NAME.S button.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is
canceled.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters input so far.
NOTE
• The number of characters and discs whose names can be
stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is
connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.
• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If
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.
• 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 does not erase the disc names stored
in a disc changer.
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Menu settings
Me n u S ys t e m
You can set the defaults for additional functions in the m enu
m ode.
Make a setting for each function, referring to the following
operations.
1
2
Enter the m enu m ode
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.
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 ON" in the display.
Graphic display
Menu display
3
4
Changing setting for currently displayed function
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from
on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.
Ending the m enu m ode
Press the MENU button.
NOTE
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.
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To u c h S e n s o r To n e
Ca le n d a r Ad ju s t m e n t
This function produces a beep sound that accom panies button
operation. It can be switched on or off.
Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar
function.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on.
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.
1
Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
NOTE
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Calendar adjustment mode.
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
The date display will blink.
3
4
5
Selecting the item (day, m onth, or year) to adjust
Press the 4 or ¢ button.
The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.
Ma n u a l Tim e Ad ju s t m e n t
Adjust the tim e m anually.
Adjusting the date
Press the FM or AM button
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function
in the menu system.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.
The time display will blink.
Ca le n d a r Mo d e
You can set the date form ats of the calendar function.
3
4
• 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.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "Date Mode" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
2
Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you
want to show in the display.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
The sample of the date format for today is displayed.
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Menu settings
Me m o Mo d e
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 (upper case): A ~ Z
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Display and setting:
1
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê
Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function
in the menu mode.
2
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Memo mode.
The date display will blink.
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îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi
• 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.
If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.
8
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
NOTE
Entering the m onth or day setting m ode
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.
• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set
when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function)
Press the CLK button for at least one second scrolls the display
once, regardless of the text scroll setting.
Pressing a button other than the CLK 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.
5
6
Changing the m onth or day
Press the FM and AM button.
Entering the text input m ode
Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
7
Inputting / Changing the text
• Moving the cursor
Co n t ra s t Ad ju s t m e n t
This adjustm ent perm its easy viewing of the display.
Press the 4 and ¢ button.
• Changing the type of characters
Press the AUTO button.
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters
switches as follows.
Display and setting:
"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"
NOTE
The initial setting value is "5" .
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S w it c h in g Gra p h ic Dis p la y
You can turn the graphic display on and off.
The initial setting is ON.
Display and setting:
"Graphic ON" : The graphic display is on.
"Graphic OFF" : The graphic display is off.
Cle a n Re c e p t io n S ys t e m Circ u it (CRS C)
Tem porarily have reception switched from stereo to m ono to
reduce m ulti-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.
Te xt S c ro ll
This function perm its the CD text and MD title to be scrolled
and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between m anual
scrolling and autom atic scrolling is perm itted. The factory
default is autom atic scrolling.
Display and setting:
"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling
"Scroll Manu" : Manual scrolling
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Ac c e s s o rie s
In s t a lla t io n P ro c e d u re
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
External view
Num ber of item s
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 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.
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.
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Co n n e c t in g Wire s t o Te rm in a ls
Rear left output (White)
Fuse (10A)
FM/AM antenna input
KENWOOD disc changer control input
NOTE
To connect the Disc changer,
consult your Disc changer manual.
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
Rear right output (Red)
White/Black
Connect either to the power control terminal
P.CONT.OUT
when using the optional power amplifier, or to
Power control/Motor antenna
control wire (Blue/White)
To front left
ANT.
CONT.
the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
speaker
FRONT • L
White
Gray/Black
To front right
speaker
FRONT • R
Gray
Ignition key
switch
Green/Black
To rear left
speaker
ACC
REAR • L
Green
Ignition wire (Red)
Purple/Black
To rear right
speaker
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
REAR • R
Battery wire (Yellow)
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.
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In s t a lla t io n
▼
▼
Installing in J apanese-Made Cars
Installation
1
Firewall or metal support
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 25)”
and then remove the hard rubber frame.
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 m m
MAX.
8m m
MAX.
N
T/N
5
T
6
ø5m m
ø5m m
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
(commercially
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).
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▼
▼
Rem oving the hard rubber fram e
Rem oving the Unit
1
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 25)”
and then remove the hard rubber frame.
1
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the
two locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2
3
Remove the 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.
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In s t a lla t io n
▼
Screw ing 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.
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Tro u b le s h o o t in g Gu id e
What m ight seem to be a m alfunction in your unit m ay just be the result of slight m isoperation or m isw iring.
Before calling service, first check the follow ing table for possible problem s.
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".
The value of “V OFFSET” is low.
Increase the value of “V OFFSET”.
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".
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Tro u b le s h o o t in g Gu id e
MD/ External disc control m ode
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The MD cannot be inserted.
There is already an MD loaded.
Eject the currently loaded MD and then load the new
one.
The MD does not load.
The insertion orientation of the MD is incorrect or the MD
is upside down.
Insert the MD in the proper orientation.
Switch the MD for one that is recorded.
Adjust to an angle of less than 30°.
The MD loads but soon comes
out again.
Nothing is recorded on the MD.
The sound skips.
The mounting angle exceeds 30°.
The mounting is unstable.
Anchor the unit securely. When the sound skips at the
same portion even when the car is stopped, the problem
lies with the MD.
There is noise during playback.
A track will not play.
The MD is soiled with dust or dirt.
Random play has been selected.
If another MD is played back and there is no problem, then
the problem is due to the sound quality of the MD itself.
Turn off random play.
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.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
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, random play, and
magazine random play start by
themselves.
The setting is not canceled.
The settings for these functions remain on until the
setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is
turned off or the source changed.
Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-
R/CD-RW.
Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the
CD-R/CD-RW.
Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
Can’t remove disc.
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed
since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.
The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the
ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes
has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press
the Eject button.
"AUX" is displayed without
achieving External disc control
mode.
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
Set the switch to "N" side.
Unsupported disc changer is connected.
Connect the supported disc changer. (see page 4)
If the follow ing 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-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected,
the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes.
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Tro u b le s h o o t in g Gu id e
The follow ing m essages are displayed w hen certain problem s are occurring in your system . Take the
recom m ended actions.
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.
] Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
EJECT
] Insert the CD.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
NO DISC
E-04
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 TRACK
NO PANEL
E-77
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.
] 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.
E-99
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),
stopping all operation.
HOLD
] 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.
The MD player section is not operating properly.
IN
] Reinsert the MD. If the MD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the MD has been properly
reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.
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S p e c ific a t io n s
Specifications subject to change w ithout 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 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
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
Preout Level(mV)/Load .....................1800 mV/10 kΩ(MD/CD-CH)
Preout Impedance ............................................................≤ 600 Ω
Maximum output power.................................................45 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass ............................................................100 Hz ±10 dB
Middle ...........................................................1k Hz ±10 dB
Treble .......................................................12.5 kHz ±10 dB
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB).............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) ...............................14.4 V
Current Consumption ............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 162 mm
7-3/16 in x 2-1/16 in x 6-3/8 in
MD player section
Laser diode ..........................................GaAlAs (λ=760 – 800 nm)
Digital filter (D/A) .....................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Frequency response (±2 dB).................................20 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz).......................................0.03 %
Signal to Noise ratio ................................................90 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic range ....................................................................90 dB
Channel separation ..............................................................85 dB
Spindle speed ........................................................400 – 900 rpm
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Weight ..................................................................1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
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