Kenwood KDC PS909 User Manual

CD-TUNER

KDC-PS909

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

©B64-1224-00 (EW)

Safety precautions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2WARNING

2CAUTION

You cannot connect the unit directly to the

following CD automatic changers. For users

who want to use older changers with the

unit, follow the directions below according to

the type of changer you own:

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the

following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully

locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of

place during collisions and other jolts.

• When extending the ignition, battery or

ground cables, make sure to use automotive-

grade cables or other cables with an area of

0.75mm²(AWG18) or more to prevent cable

deterioration and damage to the cable

coating.

• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave

any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal

tools) inside the unit.

To prevent damage to the machine,

take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative

12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the

unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to

direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.

Also avoid places with too much dust or the

possibility of water splashing.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive

shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one

with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with

the wrong rating may cause your unit to

malfunction.

• To prevent short circuits when replacing a

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the

faceplate and the unit.

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

Use the extension cable and the control box

attached to the CD changer, and the optional

CA-DS100 converter cable.

• 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 cable.

• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /

non-Kenwood CD changers

Cannot be used with this model.

• 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.

2CAUTION

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to

strong shock.

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

• During installation, do not use any screws

except for the ones provided. The use of

improper screws might result in damage to

the main unit.

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.

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Safety precautions

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.

Cleaning the CD Slot

As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean

it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if

you put them in a dusty CD slot.

NOTE

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the

RESET button. When the faceplate is not

visible, press “the touch-sensitive spot” at

the rear of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.9)

to make the faceplate control appear. The

unit returns to factory settings when the

RESET button is pressed. If the unit still fails

to operate properly after the RESET button

has been pressed, contact your local

2CAUTION

Do not wipe the panel with a stiff 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.

The marking of products using lasers

(Except for some areas)

KENWOOD dealer for assistance.

• Press the reset button if the CD auto changer

is first controlled and operates incorrectly.

The original operating condition will return.

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold

weather, dew or condensation may form on

the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called

lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.

In such a situation, remove the disc and wait

for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit

still does not operate normally after a whilst,

consult your Kenwood dealer.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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The label is attached to the chassis/case and

says that the component uses laser beams

that have been classified as Class 1. It means

that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are

of a weaker class. There is no danger of

hazardous radiation outside the unit.

Reset button

• We strongly recommend the use of the Code

Security function (see p.30) to prevent theft.

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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 in Slot

If a CD has become dirty, wipe it off gently

using a commercially available cleaning cloth

or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the

centre of the disc and moving outward. Do

not clean CDs with conventional record

cleaners, anti- static formulas, or chemicals

such as paint thinner or benzene.

Do not use commercially available CD

accessories that can be loaded into the CD

slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets, or

CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the

unit to malfunction.

Removing the CD

Only remove the CD from the machine in a

horizontal direction. You may damage the

surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as

it ejects.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD

(i.e., the side opposite the label) when

holding it.

Checking New CDs for Burrs

When playing a new CD for the first time,

check that there are not any burrs stuck to

the perimeter of the disc or in the central

hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not

load properly or may skip whilst playing.

Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a

similar utensil.

2CAUTION

• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.

Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the

CD slot

If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter

into the unit, the adapter might separate

from the CD and damage the unit.

Tape

Burrs

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

Storing CDs

Burrs

• 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 store CDs in areas exposed to direct

sunlight – such as a car seat or above the

fascia panel (dashboard) – or other hot

places.

• Remove CDs from the unit when not

listening to them for a whilst, and put them

back in their cases. Do not stack CDs that

have been removed from their cases or prop

them against something.

COMPACT

• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

only for this unit.

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Buttons and Display

Basic operations

Tuner features

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AUTO indicator

Band display

Frequency

VOLUME 10

FM1 92.1

Preset station number

ATT indicator

LOUD indicator

ST indicator

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RBDS features

Disc control features

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Mode display

Track number

Band display

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¢ indicator

TP indicator

™ indicator

TI indicator

TA indicator

Disc number

TEXT indicator

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Buttons and Display

Other features

Steering remote control

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Clock display

AUDIO CONTROL indicator

FM1

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Graphic display

£ indicator

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Basic operations (See page 6)

• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left

closed whilst ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open

no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off, unless “the

touch-sensitive spot” at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in

order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when

letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this

way.

Stealth Retraction Mechanism

You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the

faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the

unit, and shutting off the audio.

Power ON/OFF:

When you turn your vehicle’s ignition on, the unit’s power will

also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control

panel.

To cancel the stealth retraction mechanism’s forced closing of

unit and open control panel:

When you turn your vehicle’s ignition off, the faceplate will

reverse to hide the control panel, and the unit’s power will turn

off.

Press “the touch-sensitive spot” at the rear of the faceplate.

(as illustrated)

NOTE

• When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and

return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the

action.

• The status of the Code Security Function (P.30) is displayed

whenever the power is switched on.

"CODE ON" (Code Security has been registered)

"CODE OFF" (Code Security has not been registered)

2CAUTION

Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles

Touch-sensitive spot

• Make sure the console is uncovered whilst the faceplate is

reversed.

NOTE

Touch-sensitive spot

The invisible switch is hiding behind the touch-sensitive spot.

Press the hollow spot (invisible switch) to open.

• Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit,

including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit’s

mechanism.

Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):

Hold down the SRC button for one second or more.

The faceplate will reverse, hiding the unit. The unit will turn

off.

NOTE

• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn

off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object

and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it

off again to make it close properly.

• Whilst the control panel is moving, pressing the buttons will not

have any effect. Do not try to press the buttons on the control

panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may

damage the unit.

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Basic operations (See page 6)

Attenuator

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

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

follows:

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

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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.

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Tuner mode

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CD mode

NOTE

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Disc control mode

Turning down the volume all the way turns off the attenuator

function.

NOTE

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• The disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is

connected.

Attenuator Gain Selection

The attenuator gain can be switched to either -20 dB or -60 dB.

Choose the -60dB setting when using a high-output amplifier.

The factory default is -20dB.

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the monaural reception

function appears in the display.

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "ATT LOW" or "ATT HIGH"

in the display, indicating that the current setting is low or high,

respectively.

When "ATT LOW" is displayed, the attenuator gain is set at

-20dB. When "ATT HIGH" is displayed, it is set at -60dB.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

is turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is

on.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch

the loudness on and off.

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Menu System

Varieties of settings for

each function (display)

Function

To accommodate a greater number of functions, a menu

system has been employed for making settings. Press the

MENU button to enter the menu mode and then display the

function to make the setting. Details on each setting are

explained separately in the corresponding function page.

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Switching Clock Display

CLOCK ON ↔ CLOCK OFF

↑↓

Time Adjustment (Manual)

CLOCK ADJST (Time

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

Adjustment mode entered)

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

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current

settings displayed.

↑↓

Automatic Time Adjustment

Security mode

SYNC OFF ↔ SYNC ON

↑↓

SECURITY

Selecting function to set

↑↓

Press the ¢ button to search through the functions until you

see the one you want to adjust in the display.

Press the 4 button to search through the functions

backward.

Selectable Illumination

COLOR GREEN → COLOR AMBER

→ ILLUMI OFF

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Attenuator Gain Selection

Switching Graphic Display

Touch Sensor Tone

ATT LOW ↔ ATT HIGH

Example: If you want to switch the clock display function

from on to off, first search through the functions

until you see "CLOCK ON" in the display.

↑↓

GRAPHIC ON ↔ GRAPHIC OFF

↑↓

CLOCK ON

BEEP ON ↔ BEEP OFF

↑↓

Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the AM or FM button.

The setting will change for each function.

Example: The clock display function will switch from on to off,

and "CLOCK OFF" is displayed.

Balanced output

UNBALANCED ↔ BALANCED

↑↓

Traffic Information Function

T.I OFF ↔ T.I ON

↑↓

Clean Reception System Circuit

CRSC ON ↔ CRSC OFF

↑↓

CLOCK ON

CLOCK OFF

Text Scroll

SCROLL MANU ↔ SCROLL AUTO

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Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not

operate properly, including the Traffic Information function and

the Alarm function.

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Tuner features (See page 6)

Tuning

Station Preset Memory

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset

station seek, and manual. The “AUTO1” indicator lights up

when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO2” indicator

lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.

You can then recall that station with a single touch of a

button.

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

Selecting Tuning Mode:

Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the

station, for two seconds or more.

Press the AUTO button.

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

follows.

The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that

the data has been stored.

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Recalling a Preset Station:

AUTO 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

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AUTO 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

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NOTE

MANUAL (Manual Tuning)

You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM

bands.

Tuning:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until tuner mode is obtained.

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

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.

Auto Memory Entry

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in

the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with

the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful

when you are travelling and do not know what stations are

available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

• Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

Select the band for auto memory entry.

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).

Hold down the AME button for two seconds or more 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.

Recalling a Preset Station:

NOTE

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

received.

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Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)

Switching Display for Tuner

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.

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

Changing the Display:

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

follows:

Turning CRSC On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

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Station frequency

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Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Clean Reception

System Circuit function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "CRSC ON" or "CRSC OFF"

in the display, indicating that the CRSC is on or off,

respectively.

Programme Service name (during RBDS station reception) /

SNPS name (only when being preset)

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Radio text (only during RBDS station reception)

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Clock

Switching settings

NOTE

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

• When receiving an RBDS station to which a name has been

preset with Station Name Preset, switching to the programme

service name/SNPS name display will result in the programme

service name being displayed with priority.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

• Only when the Switching Clock display function (P.28) is on, the

clock is displayed.

• The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

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.

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Tuner features (See page 6)

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

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.

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

the name.

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You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.

Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to

enter.

• Assigning Names

Press the NAME.S button.

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

Name Preset mode ends.

• Assigning Name and Storing Frequency with Station Preset

Memory

Hold down the desired preset button for two seconds or

more.

The name of the station is stored and the frequency for the

current station is stored in the selected preset button. 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.

Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.

“NAME SET” is displayed once the station name preset mode

is entered.

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

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.

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

or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote control.

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

Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numerals, you

^{can choose the following characters: /,}+, –, *, =, <, >, [ and ].

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.

• 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.

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input (Function of the KCA-R6A : Optional)

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

entry buttons on the remote control.

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

Character

“D”

Button to press

# Times pressed

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

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Function of remote control with number/letter entry buttons

(KCA-R6A : Optional)

Function of remote control with DNPP button

(KCA-R6A : Optional)

Preset station seek with Programme service name

Direct Access Tuning

You can search for the preset station with Programme Service

name.

When you already know the frequency of the station that you

want to listen to, you can enter it directly for quick access.

Press the DNPP button on the remote control.

Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.

“SNP PLAY” will be displayed once the seek mode is entered.

The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened

to are displayed for 5 seconds each.

Press the DIRECT button.

The frequency part of the display blinks for 10 seconds.

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

tuning is automatically cancelled.

The display band switches in the following order:

= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +

Enter the frequency of the desired station whilst the display is

blinking.

If you want to listen to an FM station at 92.1 MHz, for

example, press 0, 9, 2, and 1.

If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz, for example,

press 0, 8, 1, and 0.

^{Each time you press the TUNE}+ button, the station display

switches in the forward direction.

^{Each time you press the TUNE}– button, the station display

switches in the reverse direction.

Stations which have no names will be displayed as

frequencies.

NOTE

Changing the Displayed Band

• When a frequency which cannot be received is input, this

frequency is not verified and operation returns to the original

frequency input mode.

• FM frequencies can only be input in 0.1 MHz steps, and not in

0.01 steps.

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

and AM displays, in that order.

Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the

reverse direction.

Cancelling Direct Access Tuning:

Once the name is displayed for the station you want to listen

Press the DIRECT button again.

Press the OK button.

Reception starts of the displayed station, and the seek mode

ends.

Cancelling mode during input:

Press the DNPP button.

The seek mode is cancelled.

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RBDS features (See page 7)

If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin

begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin

ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will

begin playing again.

RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System)

RBDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data

outside normal radio broadcast signals.

When an RBDS station is received, you can immediately find

out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the

program service name, which appears in the display after the

frequency.

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Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI

stations in a certain band.

The ™indicator turns on when an RBDS station is being

received.

NOTE

Alarm

• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to

another TI station.

• When you turn on the TI function, the motorized antenna will

extend automatically.

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)

is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the

warning to be received under the following conditions:

during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information

function is turned on.

Traffic Information Function

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to

tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin

is broadcast.

Turning TI function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Programme Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected

kinds of programmes.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Traffic Information

function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "T.I ON" or "T.I OFF" in the

display, indicating that the TI function is on or off, respectively.

Press the 38 button.

"PTY" is displayed and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)

Mode entered.

If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will

automatically turn off.

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

NOTE

When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.

When a traffic information station is being received, the TP

indicator will turn on. When none is being received, the TI

indicator will blink on and off.

When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, the TA indicator

will turn on.

You cannot use this function whilst the traffic information

function is turned on.

Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the

type of programme you want to listen to.

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The selection includes:

Speech(SPEECH) ↔ 1.News(NEWS) ↔ 2.Current

Affairs(AFFAIRS) ↔ 3.Information(INFO) ↔

NOTE

If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.

If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2

and 3 above.

4.Sports(SPORT) ↔ 5.Education(EDUCATE) ↔

6.Drama(DRAMA) ↔ 7.Culture(CULTURE) ↔

8.Science(SCIENCE) ↔ 9.Varied(VARIED) ↔ 10.Pop

Music(POP M) ↔ 11.Rock Music(ROCK M) ↔ 12.M,O,R

Music(M.O.R. M) ↔ 13.Light Classical(LIGHT M) ↔

14.Serious Classical(CLASSICS) ↔ 15.Other Music(OTHER

M) ↔ 16.Weather(WEATHER) ↔ 17.Finance(FINANCE) ↔

18.Children’s programmes(CHILDREN) ↔ 19.Social

Affairs(SOCIAL A) ↔ 20.Religion(RELIGION) ↔ 21.Phone

In(PHONE IN) ↔ 22.Travel(TRAVEL) ↔ 23.Leisure(LEISURE)

↔ 24.Jazz Music(JAZZ) ↔ 25.Country Music(COUNTRY) ↔

26.National Music(NATION M) ↔ 27.Oldies Music(OLDIES)

↔ 28.Folk Music(FOLK M) ↔

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme:

When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek

tuning.

The tuner scans for another station with the same type of

programme.

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

29.Documentary(DOCUMENT) ↔ Music(MUSIC) ↔

Speech(SPEECH)↔

(Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28)

• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a

preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following

type of programmes:

1. Music

4. Other Music

2. Speech

5. Serious Classical

3. News

6. Varied

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain

preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.

The previously stored data for that button are erased and the

new programme type is stored.

Seeking the selected programme type

Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies

with your selected type of programme.

The display blinks and the seek starts.

If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the

station is displayed and the station is tuned into.

"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.

If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection

mode will turn off automatically.

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RBDS features (See page 7)

Radio Text

Radio Text Scroll

You can display textual information being transmitted by

RBDS stations.

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire

text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and

automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual

scrolling.

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Turning on Radio Text Display Mode:

Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows.

Select the Radio Text Display mode.

To scroll manually:

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

▼

Station frequency

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

▼

Programme Service name

▼

Manual/Automatic scroll switching:

Radio text

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

▼

Clock

Press the ¢ button repeatedly to switch the function to be

set to the text scroll function.

NOTE

Pressing the 4 button results in the functions being

• If the RBDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text

whilst the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will

appear in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, "WAITING" will

scroll across the display.

• Only when the Switching Clock display function (P.28) is on, the

clock is displayed.

• The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

switched in the reverse order.

The text scroll function is displayed with "SCROLL MANU" or

"SCROLL AUTO".

"SCROLL MANU" (Manual scrolling)

"SCROLL AUTO" (Automatic scrolling)

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

2WARNING

To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst

on the road.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. The text will

be displayed in one scrolling display.

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

NOTE

The setting of the text scroll function is in common with Text

Scroll of the disc control mode.

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Disc control features (See page 7)

When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is

connected, set the switch to "O" position to operate the disc

changer mode.

Playing CDs

Playing CDs:

Press the ¡(EJECT) 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 faceplate will

show the control panel, and the CD will start playing.

The ¢ indicator will light when a CD has been inserted.

Playing other Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and

the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current

unit).

Playing CDs Already Inserted:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the CD mode is

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

selected.

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the disc control mode is

obtained.

The disc will start playing.

The CD will start playing.

Pausing and Restarting CD Play:

NOTE

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

The disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is

connected.

Mode Display Examples

• "DISC"...when a disc changer is connected

• "DISC-1", "DISC-2"...when two disc changers are connected

Press the same button again to start play again.

Eject:

Hold down the ¡(EJECT) button for one second or more to

stop CD play. The faceplate will slide to eject the CD.

Press the ¡(EJECT) button to show the control panel.

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

2CAUTION

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

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

already there.

NOTE

• The unit can only play 12-cm (5-inch) CDs. If you insert an 8-cm

(3-inch) CD, it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to

malfunction.

• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc

in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer

has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts

playing it.

NOTE

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

• The sound will be temporarily muted whilst the faceplate is

moving.

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

¡(EJECT), SRC and ATT buttons, as well as the volume

control button.

• 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.

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Disc control features (See page 7)

Function of disc changers

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Disc Search

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc

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

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Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing Disc Play:

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Hold down on the 4 button.

Press the DISC– button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

decreases by one.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the

model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is

cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point

normal play automatically resumes.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

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

Track Search

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc

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

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

changer.

Track / Disc Repeat Function

Repeat playing the current track or disc.

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.

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function 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 whilst listening to track 1 only searches

back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not

"recycled" to the last track on the disc.

▼

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)

▼

Track/Disc Repeat OFF

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 track number blinks in the display when the track repeat

function is on.

The disc number blinks in the display when the disc repeat

function 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.

The repeat play function is cancelled when you stop playing the

disc.

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and off. The display of the track number changes continuously

as the next track is being selected.

When the track has been selected, play starts.

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

played.

Track Scan Function

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Turning Track Scan Function On/Off:

NOTE

Press the SCAN button to switch the track scan function on

and off. The first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the

tracks are played in order.

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the

random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing

(with the random play function still turned on).

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

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.

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

Another track is selected and played.

NOTE

The random play function is cancelled when you stop playing a

disc.

• The track scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a disc.

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

Function of disc changers

Disc Scan Function

Magazine Random Play Function

Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer

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

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

order.

Turning Disc Scan Function On/Off:

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

function on and off.

The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously

as the next track is being selected.

When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.

The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is

being played.

Press the D.SCN button to switch the disc scan function on

and off. The first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the

order in which they are loaded on the changer.

The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

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.

NOTE

This function is not available with the following models:

KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

• The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a 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.

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

Another disc/track is selected and played.

NOTE

Random Play Function

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

• The magazine random play function is cancelled when you stop

playing a disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on

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Disc control features (See page 7)

Function of the CD mode with this unit

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

Text Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire

text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and

automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual

scrolling.

Switching Display for Discs:

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

play switches as follows:

To scroll manually:

▼

Track time

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

▼

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

Total disc playing time (CD only)

▼

Disc name

Manual/Automatic scroll switching:

▼

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

▼

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

▼

Press the ¢ button repeatedly to switch the function to be

set to the text scroll function.

Clock

Pressing the 4 button results in the functions being

switched in the reverse order.

NOTE

The text scroll function is displayed with "SCROLL MANU" or

"SCROLL AUTO".

• Disc title/ track title of the CD text cannot be displayed with the

disc changers.

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name

function (see p.23).

"SCROLL MANU" (Manual scrolling)

"SCROLL AUTO" (Automatic scrolling)

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.

• Only when the Switching Clock display function (P.28) is on, the

clock is displayed.

• 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 NAME" is displayed for MD.

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

characters may not be displayable.

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

To scroll automatically:

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

The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.

NOTE

When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is

displayed in one scrolling display.

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

NOTE

The setting of the text scroll function is in common with Radio

Text Scroll of the RBDS mode.

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Presetting Disc Names

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

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

the name.

Press the NAME.S button.

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

cancelled.

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

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

stored with the characters input so far.

• 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.

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.

Up to 12 characters and 100 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.

• 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 the names stored in a disc changer.

Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.

"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.

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

button to the right.

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

or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote control.

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

character.

Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numerals, you

^{can choose the following characters: /,}+, –, *, =, <, >, [ and ].

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input (Function of the KCA-R6A : Optional)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997

are connected, you can directly input letters using the

number/letter entry buttons on the remote control.

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

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

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Disc control features (See page 7)

Function of remote control with number/letter entry buttons

(KCA-R6A : Optional)

Press either the DISC+ or DISC– button whilst the number

inputted is blinking.

The disc specified in step 1 starts playing.

Direct Track Search

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Using the remote control, make direct input of the track

number that you want to listen to.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the

number of the track that you want to listen to.

The selected track number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.

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

number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.

Function of remote control with DNPP button

(KCA-R6A : Optional)

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

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.

^{Press either the TRACK}+ or TRACK– button whilst the track

number is blinking.

The track specified in step 1 starts playing.

Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation:

Press the DNPP button on the remote control.

"DNP PLAY" will appear in the display, and the disc name

preset play mode is entered.

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.

Press the 38 button.

NOTE

You cannot use the direct track search function whilst doing track

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

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 ACCESS" when the disc names are

displayed. When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO

ACCESS" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it

using the disc scan or a similar function to display the disc

name.

Function of disc changers with remote control having

number/letter entry buttons (KCA-R6A : Optional)

Direct Disc Search

Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc

number that you want to listen to.

Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the

number of the disc that you want to listen to.

The selected disc number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.

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

number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.

Rapid display (forward / reverse):

Press the DISC+ or DISC– button.

NOTE

^{Pressing the DISC}+ button will rapidly display the preset

• Input "0" to select disc #10.

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

made only of the last number entered.

names/disc titles in order.

^{Pressing the DISC}– button will rapidly display the preset

names/disc titles in reverse order.

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Other features (See page 8)

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

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.

Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.

To cancel DNPP mode:

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will

change as follows:

Press the DNPP button.

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

Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the

AM button reverses it.

• When preout is switched to unbalanced

▼

Only when Non-fading output is

(set to on

Bass

N-F

)

Level

▼

▲

Treble

Fader

▼

▲

Balance

• When preout is switched to balanced

▼

Only when monaural output is

(set to on

Bass

Sub-preout

)

level

▼

▲

Treble

Balance

▲

NOTE

Source tone memory

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

memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.

The settings made for a particular source are then recalled

automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses

the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).

Press the 4/¢ button.

Look at the table (See page 26) to adjust the mode being

displayed.

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

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Other features (See page 8)

Table of Audio Control Setting

Balanced Output

You can change preouts to balanced outputs, which allows

you to reduce noise if the amplifier being connected has

balanced input. The factory default is unbalanced output.

The balanced monaural sound output can be set to either ON

or OFF. The non-fading sound output can be set to either ON

or OFF. The factory default is set to ON.

Adjustment

mode

Operation of Audio control button

4 button

¢ button

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(Display)

Bass

(“BAS”)

Bass decreased.

Bass increased.

Treble

Switching balanced / unbalanced output:

Treble decreased.

Treble increased.

(“TRE”)

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Balance

(“BAL”)

Left channel

emphasized.

Right channel

emphasized.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Balanced output

function appears in the display.

Fader

(“FAD”)

Rear channel

increased.

Front channel

increased.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "UNBALANCED" or

"BALANCED" in the display, indicating that the current output is

balanced or unbalanced, respectively.

"UNBALANCED" (Unbalanced output)

"BALANCED" (Balanced output)

Non-Fading

Preout Level

(“NF”)

Non-fading sound is

reduced.

Non-fading sound

emphasized.

Balanced

monaural

preout level

(“SUB”)

The front/rear output corresponds to the L/R channels during

balanced output. The non-fading preout will change to

monaural (mono) sounds during balanced output.

Monaural sound is

reduced.

Monaural sound

emphasized.

UNBALANCED

BALANCED

Left

Right

Left -

Right -

FRONT

REAR

Left

Right

Left +

Right +

Left

Right

Monaural +

Monaural -

NON-FADING

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

• The audio control and volume return to factory default settings

each time you switch between balanced and unbalanced output.

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• The non-fading output/ balanced monaural output setting turns

ON each time you switch the output between balanced and

unbalanced.

• The attenuator function turns off when you switch the output

between balanced and unbalanced whilst the attenuator is on.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button .

The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Turning monaural output On/Off: (during balanced output)

Hold down the NF button for one second or more to set the

function ON or OFF.

NOTE

When making audio adjustments or operating menu mode, even

when this function is set to "ILLUMI OFF", the illumination is not

turning off.

"SUB ON" is displayed when the monaural output is set ON.

Turning non-fading output On/Off: (during unbalanced output)

Hold down the NF button for one second or more to set the

function ON or OFF.

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

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

Touch sensor tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

operation. It can be switched on or off.

Turning Dimmer On/Off:

Hold down the DIMMER button for one second or more to

switch dimmer on and off.

Turning the Beep On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Touch sensor tone

function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF"

in the display, indicating that the current beep setting is on or

off, respectively.

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the setting of the button illumination between

green and amber, or have the light turned off.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable

Illumination function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "COLOR GREEN" or

"COLOR AMBER" or "ILLUMI OFF" in the display, indicating

that the current color is green or amber, or illumination is off,

respectively.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

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Other features (See page 8)

Switching Clock Display

Switching Graphic Display

This function permits switching the clock display on/off when

switching the display during each of the modes.

This function permits the graphic display to be switched to

one that is linked with the volume level value or to display

various modes. The initial setting is ON (displaying various

modes).

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Turning the Clock display On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Turning the Graphic Display On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Clock

Display function appears in the display.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Graphic

Display function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "CLOCK ON" or "CLOCK

OFF" in the display, indicating that the the Clock display

function is on or off, respectively.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "GRAPHIC ON" or

"GRAPHIC OFF" in the display, indicating that the Graphic

display is on or off, respectively.

"GRAPHIC ON" (Displays various modes)

"GRAPHIC OFF" (Display linked to the volume level value)

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

When making audio adjustments, even when this function is on,

the display will be linked to the audio adjustment value, not the

display of the various modes.

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Adjusting Time

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.

The display and setting will change.

You can adjust the time manually. Also, with the automatic

time adjustment function set at ON, you can set the clock time

automatically according to time data sent from RBDS stations

(after receiving RBDS signals for several minutes). The factory

default is manual time adjustment.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Adjusting Time Automatically:

Tune to a RBDS station and receive the signal for several

minutes.

The clock will adjust automatically to the local time.

Adjusting Time Manually:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

NOTE

Pressing the ¢ button repeatedly until the "CLOCK ADJST"

appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The clock will not adjust automatically if the RBDS station tuned

to is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another

RBDS station.

Hold down either the AM or FM button for two seconds or

more to enter the Time Adjustment mode.

The hour 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.

• Adjusting the minutes

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

4 button to make the minutes go back.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

Manual adjustment is effective only when the automatic

adjustment is off.

Turning Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Pressing the ¢ button repeatedly until the Automatic Time

Adjustment function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "SYNC ON" or "SYNC OFF"

in the display, indicating that the Automatic Time Adjustment

is on or off, respectively.

"SYNC ON" (Automatic time adjustment)

"SYNC OFF" (Manual time adjustment)

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Other features (See page 8)

# Times

pressed

Code Security Function

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.

Step

Button to press

Display

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

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NOTE

You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Code Security

function. Turning off the power during the procedure will

deactivate the security code setting.

Once the code security function has been activated, "SECURITY"

disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be

possible to cancel this function afterwards.

Hold down the DISP button for three seconds or more.

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

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

code.

Select the four digits to use in your security code.

NOTE

Press the Preset button and input the security code again.

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).

Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more.

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

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.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until "SECURITY" appears in

the display.

NOTE

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

If you input an incorrect security code, the display ask you once

more to input the correct one. Follow the procedure in step 7

above.

Hold down either the AM or FM button for two seconds or

more.

"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 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 7 and 8 above, and input the security code.

You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"

appears in the display.

Press the preset button and enter the security code that you

have selected in step 1.

Example: Use “3510” as the security code.

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

the correct code to turn the unit on.

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Basic operations of steering remote control (See page 8)

Tuner Mode

2WARNING

To prevent accidents, do not attempt to use the steering remote

control whilst turning the steering wheel.

• 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).

Replacing the Lithium Battery:

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).

^{Insert the battery with the}+ and –

poles aligned properly, following

the illustration.

• FM button

Selects and switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 bands.

• AM button

Selects the AM band.

2WARNING

Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.

Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally

swallowed.

All Modes

Disc Control Mode

• SRC button

• DISC buttons

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

follows:

^{Press the AM/DISC}– button to search through the discs

backwards.

^{Press the FM/DISC}+ button to search through the discs

▼

forwards.

Tuner mode

▼

• TRACK buttons

CD mode

Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backwards.

▼

Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forwards.

Disc control mode

NOTE

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• The disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is

connected.

• VOLUME buttons

Press the 5 button to turn the volume up.

Press the ∞ button to turn the volume down.

• ATT button

Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its

original level, press the button again. Turning down the volume

all the way also cancels attenuation.

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7. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

Accessories

8. Press “the touch-sensitive spot” at the rear of the faceplate (see

p.9) to make the faceplate control panel appear. Then press the

reset button.

External view

......... Number of items

.........1

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2CAUTION

• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,

consult your KENWOOD dealer.

• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the

antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by

inserting jacks until they lock completely.

• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if

the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant

voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked

with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the

ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,

connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned

on and off with the ignition key.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not

caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with

the same rating.

• Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the

car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short

circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the

unconnected cables or the terminals.

.........2

.........1

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.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,

indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar

material.

• Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.

See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the

faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.

• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the -terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit.

3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.

4. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the

external power connector on your vehicle.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Antenna Cord (ISO)

FM/AM antenna input

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory4)

Non-fading right/

Balanced monaural- output (Red)

Non-fading left/

Balanced monaural+ output (White)

Front right/

Balanced right- output (Red)

Front left/

Balanced left- output (White)

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for

Cable Colour

Functions

Rear right/

ISO Connectors

Balanced right+ output (Red)

External Power

Connector

Rear left/

Balanced left+ output (White)

A–4

A–5

A–7

A–8

Yellow

Blue/White

Red

Battery

Power Control

Ignition (ACC)

Earth (Ground)

Connection

Fuse

UNBALANCED

BALANCED

Left

Right

Left -

Right -

FRONT

REAR

Black

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

KENWOOD disc changer/

DAB control input

Left

Right

Left +

Right +

Speaker

Connector

NOTE

Not used

To connect the Disc

changer or DAB unit,

consult each manual.

Left

Right

Monaural +

Monaural -

NON-FADING

Battery cable (Yellow)

Ignition cable (Red)

Connect either to the power control

terminal when using the optional power

amplifier, or to the antenna control

terminal in the vehicle.

P.CONT.OUT

Power control/ Motor

antenna control cable

(Blue/White)

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

NOTE

Connector A

If no connections are made, do

not let the cable come out

from the tab.

Connector B

(Not used)

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Installtion

■

2WARNING

Installation

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.33)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type

of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to

prevent damage to the unit.

Firewall or metal support

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1

below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,

make the connection as illustrated.

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Accessory3

1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO

connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is

connected to the constant power supply.

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve with

a screwdriver or

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

Metal mounting

strap

(commercially

available)

2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to

the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to

the ignition.

Unit

Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

NOTE

Ignition cable (Red)

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is

unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

3 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not

connected to anything, whilst the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected

to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4

(yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).

Unit

Vehicle

Connect to a power source that can be

turned on and off with the ignition key.

Ignition cable (Red)

2CAUTION

To attach this unit, fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four

corners of the hard rubber frame.

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;

otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the

panel may result.

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Removing the Unit

■

Removing the hard rubber frame

Removing the Unit

Insert the removal tool5 deeply with the cut placed to the

right to remove the upper locks at an angle as shown below.

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and

then remove the hard rubber frame.

Remove the hex head machine screw with washer (M4×8) on

Lock

the back panel.

Insert the two removal tools at an angle and push them deeply

into the slots on each side, as shown.

Cut

Accessory3

Accessory5

Removal tool

Engage the catches on the removal tool2 and remove the two

locks on the lower level, leaving the removal tool5 inserted on

the upper level.

Accessory2

Removal tool

Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Push downward on the left-

hand tool and the upward

on the right-hand tool, as

shown, and pull the unit

toward you until it is

halfway out. The unit may

drop if you pull it out

completely.

Catch

Accessory2

Removal tool

Lock

2CAUTION

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

NOTE

Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

You will feel (not hear) a click when the tabs lock securely.

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Attaching Steering Remote Control

Mounting Example

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Attach the operation section and the light emitting section of the

Steering Remote Control as shown above.

Be sure to attach them to positions that can ensure proper

operation.

2CAUTION

• Clean dirt and oil from the positions where the Steering Remote

Control sections are to be attached.

• If the attached position is cold, warm it before attaching.

• The position should be selected so that the product does not

come in the way of steering operation.

• Do not attach anything on the surface of a steering wheel

incorporating an air bag.

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before

calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

PROBLEM

The power does not turn on.

The fuse has blown.

After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the

fuse with one having the same rating.

No ACC position on vehicle ignition.

The Attenuator function is turned on.

Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.

Turn off the Attenuator function.

No sound can be heard, or the

volume is low.

The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to

one side.

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected

incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness

correctly. See the section on "Connecting Cables to

Terminals".

The unbalanced/balanced setting of preouts have not

corresponded with the setting of your amplifier.

Check both the settings.

Nothing happens when the

buttons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).

Check the speaker wiring.

A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.

The speakers are not wired correctly.

The sound quality is poor or

distorted.

Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal

is connected to a different speaker.

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended.

Pull out the antenna all the way.

The antenna control cable is not connected.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The memory is erased when

the ignition is turned off.

The battery cable has not been connected to the proper

terminal.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

A CD ejects as soon as it is

loaded.

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labelled side up.

The CD is quite dirty.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs" (see

page 5).

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The sound skips on a CD.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Random play has been selected.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs" (see

page 5).

The specified track does not

play.

Turn off the random play function.

Disc Changer

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The disc changer mode cannot

be selected.

No cable has been connected to the disc changer input

terminal on the unit.

Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on the

unit.

The O-N selection switch of the disc changer is not set

properly.

Set the O-N selection switch to "O" position.

The specified disc does not

play, but another one plays

instead.

The specified CD is very dirty.

Clean the CD.

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labelled side up.

The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.

Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the

specified disc.

The disc is severely scratched.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Try another disc instead.

The sound skips.

Remove whatever is touching it.

If skipping happens at the same place when the car is

stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.

The display shows that the

changer is being played, but no

sound can be heard.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Random play or magazine random play has been selected.

Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).

The specified track does not

play.

Turn off the random play or magazine random play function.

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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

NO DISC

E-04

]

Load the disc magazine properly.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

]

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

]

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.

]

Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

BLANK

NO TRACK

E-77

]

The next MD is automatically played back

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

]

The next MD is automatically played back.

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 centre.

Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

E-99

]

Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit.

If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping

all operation.

HOLD

]

Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the

disc starts playing again.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Audio section

Frequency range (50 kHz Space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N=26dB) ....................................0.7 µV/75 Ω

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N=46dB)..................................1.6 µV/75 Ω

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

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

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

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB

Tone action

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

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

Preout level / Load (during CD play)

Unbalanced ................................................4000 mV/10 kΩ

Balanced ....................................................8000 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance..................................................................80 Ω

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AM tuner section

General

Frequency range (9kHz Space) ......................531 kHz – 1611 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N=20dB) ................................28 dBµ(25 µV)

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

Current consumption ..................................5.0 A at Rated power

Installation size (W × H × D) ..........................182 × 53 × 162 mm

Weight ................................................................................1.8 kg

CD player section

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

Digital filter (D/A) ......................................8 Times Over Sampling

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

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

Wow & Flutter ........................................Below Measurable Limit

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

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

Signal to Noise ratio ..............................................105 dB (1 kHz)

Dynamic range ..................................................................100 dB

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

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