Kenwood KDC V6017 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X617

KDC-V6017

KDC-516S

KDC-57MR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction

manual.

Familiarity with installation and operation pro-

cedures will help you obtain the best perfor-

mance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of

the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty

card, and in the space provided below. Refer to

the model and serial numbers whenever you call

upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or

service on the product.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Model KDC-X617/V6017/516S/57MR

Serial number

Contents

Safety precautions

CD/External disc control features

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

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

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

Playing CDs................................................................................................20

Playing Other Disc mode...........................................................................20

Switching Display for Discs .......................................................................21

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................21

Track Search ..............................................................................................21

Disc Search................................................................................................22

Track / Disc Repeat....................................................................................22

Track Scan..................................................................................................22

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

Magazine Random Play .............................................................................23

Text / Title Scroll ........................................................................................23

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

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ................................................................25

Direct Track Search....................................................................................25

Direct Disc Search .....................................................................................26

General features

Power...........................................................................................................8

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

Volume.........................................................................................................9

Attenuator....................................................................................................9

Loudness .....................................................................................................9

Non-Fading Output.......................................................................................9

Theft Deterrent Faceplate..........................................................................10

System Q...................................................................................................11

Speaker & Woofer setting .........................................................................11

Clock display ..............................................................................................12

Audio control features

Menu settings

Audio Control Setting.................................................................................13

Bass Center Frequency .............................................................................13

Bass Level..................................................................................................13

Bass Quality Factor....................................................................................13

Bass Extend...............................................................................................13

Middle Center Frequency ..........................................................................14

Middle Level ..............................................................................................14

Middle Quality Factor.................................................................................14

Treble Center Frequency ...........................................................................14

Treble Level ...............................................................................................14

Balance Level.............................................................................................14

Fader Level ................................................................................................14

Non-Fading Level .......................................................................................14

High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output.............................................15

High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output..............................................15

Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output....................................15

Phase for Non-Fading Output ....................................................................15

Volume Offset............................................................................................15

Menu System ............................................................................................27

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

Touch Sensor Tone....................................................................................29

Manual Time Adjustment ..........................................................................29

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

Switching Graphic Display .........................................................................29

Variable Illumination Color Setting.............................................................30

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

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

System Q...................................................................................................31

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

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

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

Basic Operations of remote

Basic operations.........................................................................................32

Tuner features............................................................................................33

CD/External disc control features ..............................................................34

Tuner features

Installation

Tuning ........................................................................................................16

Direct Access Tuning.................................................................................17

Station Preset Memory..............................................................................17

Auto Memory Entry ...................................................................................17

Station Name Preset (SNPS) .....................................................................18

Switching Display for Tuner.......................................................................18

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

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

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

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

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

Specifications.....................................................44

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2Warning

NOTE

2CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

In compliance with Federal Regulations,

following are reproductions of labels on, or

inside the product relating to laser product

safety.

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment may cause harmful interference

to radio communications, if it is not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

KENWOOD CORPORATION

2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,

HACHIOJI-SHI

TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT

CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR

1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Location : Bottom Panel

• 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.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio

frequency energy. Changes or modifications

to this equipment may cause harmful

interference unless the modifications are

expressly approved in the instruction manual.

The user could lose the authority to operate

this equipment if an unauthorized change or

modification is made.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety precautions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer to be

2WARNING

2CAUTION

To prevent injury or fire, take the

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 a short circuit when replacing a

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the

faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the

screws provided. If you use the wrong

screws, you could damage the unit.

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving

faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or

malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so

will cause damage or breakdown.

connected:

To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"

switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to

"N".

following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully

locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of

place when jolted.

When you connect a model with no "O-N"

switch, the converter cord CA-DS100

available as an option may be required. For

details, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or

ground wires, make sure to use

automotive-grade wires or other wires with

a 0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent

wire deterioration and damage to the wire

coating.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or

leave any metallic objects (such as coins or

metal tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange

smells, turn off the power immediately and

consult your Kenwood dealer.

• 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.

2CAUTION

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

The unit may break or crack because it

contains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the

LCD is damaged or broken due to shock.

The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to

your health or even fatal.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD

contacts your body or clothing, wash it off

with soap immediately.

Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter

into the unit, the adapter might separate

from the CD and damage the unit.

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• The illustrations of the display and the

panel appearing in this manual are

examples used to explain more clearly how

the controls are used. Therefore, what

appears on the display in the illustrations

may differ from what appears on the

display on the actual equipment, and some

of the illustrations on the display may

represent something impossible in actual

operation.

Cleaning the CD Slot

NOTE

As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,

clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can

get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD

slot.

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Press the reset button if the disc auto

changer is first controlled and operates

incorrectly. The original operating condition

will return.

• The functions that can be used and the

information that can be displayed will differ

depending on the external disc players

being connected.

Reset button

• We recommend the use of the Security

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

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult

to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get

dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold

weather, dew or condensation may form on

the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called

lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.

In such a situation, remove the disc and wait

for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit

still does not operate normally after a while,

consult your Kenwood dealer.

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.

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Handling Compact discs

Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched

or warped can cause the sound to

skip and the unit to operate

incorrectly, resulting in worsened

sound quality. Take the following

precautions to prevent your CDs from

getting scratched or damaged.

Storing CDs

Checking New CDs for Burrs

When playing a new CD for the first time,

check that there are not any burrs stuck to

the perimeter of the disc or in the central

hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not

load properly or may skip while playing.

Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a

similar utensil.

• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to

direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the

dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or

CD-RW is more susceptible than a music

CD to damage from high temperatures and

humidity, and in some cases, may become

unusable if left in the car for long periods

of time.

• Remove CDs from the unit when not

listening to them for a while, and put them

back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs

that are removed from their cases or prop

them against something.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD

(the side opposite the label) when holding

it.

Burrs

Cleaning CDs

If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently

using a commercially available cleaning cloth

or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the

center of the disc and moving outward. Do

not clean CDs with conventional record

cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals

such as paint thinner or benzene.

• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is

more fragile than that on an ordinary music

CD, and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints

on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to

cause skipping when the disc is played. For

these reasons, handle the disc very carefully.

Detailed handling instructions will appear on

the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this

information carefully before using the disc.

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

Tape

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Do Not Load CD Accessories

Do not use commercially available CD

accessories that can be loaded into the CD

slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets,

or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause

the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for

this unit and do not use any special shape

CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause

the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the

Labeled Side

Do not use the CD with the label sticker

stuck on it.

Using such a CD may cause the CD to be

deformed and the sticker to peel off,

resulting in malfunction of the unit.

Removing the CD

Only remove the CD from the machine in a

horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may

damage the surface of the CD if you try

pulling it down as it ejects.

• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

only for this unit.

•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not

undergone finalization processing cannot

be played. (For more information on

finalization processing, refer to the manual

for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or

CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally,

depending on the recording status, it may

prove impossible to play certain CDs

recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.

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General features

Power

5/ ∞

SRC / PWR OFF

CLK

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC (source) button.

NOTE

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.

NOTE

ATT/LOUD

DISP

AM/

The status of the Security Code function (page 28) is displayed

whenever the power is switched on.

"CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered

"CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered

Release

button

KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR

Clock indicator

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

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

switches as follows:

System Q indicator

Speaker Setting indicator

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator

Tuner mode

CD mode

KDC-V6017

External disc control mode 1

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

Standby mode

Selecting standby mode:

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

When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.

The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the

power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have

the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.

ATT indicator

Clock indicator System Q indicator

Speaker Setting indicator

LOUD indicator

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NOTE

Attenuator

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

cannot be used.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit

that is connected.

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX

mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-

S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control

mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-

CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or

switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX

mode only).

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.

When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.

When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original

level.

NOTE

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

the attenuator function.

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

Loudness

Selecting AUX-name display

Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the

AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection

mode.

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select

"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.

The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the

DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is

on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

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

loudness on and off.

NOTE

The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Function of the KDC-X617

Non-Fading Output

You can turn the non-fading output on and off.

Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.

Turning non-fading output On/Off :

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

ON or OFF.

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

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General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or

detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate:

1 • When the control panel is visible:

Press the release button.

2CAUTION

• When the control panel has been hidden:

Press the upper side of the faceplate.

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

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

connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.

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

2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the control panel:

1 Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

2 Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the

panel.

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

2CAUTION

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without

attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate

bracket to be deformed.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after

removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause

damage to the unit.

NOTE

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

NOTE

Opening the control panel:

• 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.

1 Press the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open.

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

Reattaching the Faceplate:

1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front

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

faceplate bracket.

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NOTE

Speaker & Woofer setting

While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, L, M and SRC.

Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned

according to the type of speakers.

Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to

the type of subwoofers.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

System Q

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

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types

2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.

of the music.

3 Each time you press the FM/AM button, the mode switches as

Switching the Preset Sound Setting:

Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting

switches as follows:

follows:

Speaker setting mode

Scan of Flat – Easy

Woofer setting mode (KDC-__ only)

(KDC-X617 only)

Easy

(Default setting)

Jazz

User memory*

Pops

4 •In speaker setting mode

*User memory:

Flat

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

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") /

For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch")/

The unit returns to the state

Top 40

adjusted the last time with

the audio control setting feature.

Rock

As you proceed, each indicator would go on.

NOTE

For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")

• In woofer setting mode

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

woofer. The setting switches as follows.

"WF OFF" / "WF 12inch A" / "WF 10inch A" / "WF 12inch B" /

"WF 10inch B" / "WF 12inch C" / "WF 10inch C" / "WF 8inch"

/ "WF 12inch D" / "WF 10inch D"

The System Q function changes the values of the following

sound quality parameters:

Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass

extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality

factor, treble center frequency, treble level, non-fading level,

high-pass filter frequency for front output, high-pass filter

frequency for rear output, and low-pass filter frequency for non-

fading output.

5 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and

woofer setting mode.

NOTE

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the

speaker setting mode.

• Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and

treble.

• Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency,

low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level.

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General features

Audio control features

Clock display

AUD

Changing the Clock Display:

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches

between the clock and each mode display.

NOTE

The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR

Selecting mode

Setting value

KDC-V6017

Selecting mode

Setting value

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Function of the KDC-X617

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Bass Center Frequency

Adjust the center frequency of the bass.

1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the

Display and setting:

control mode.

"Bass F" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor

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

bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz.

2 Selecting mode

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will

change.

Please refer to the following for the contents of the

adjustment modes.

Bass Level

Adjust the bass level.

NOTE

Source tone memory

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

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

settings. (N-F level : KDC-X617 only)

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.).

Display and setting:

"Bass" : - 8 – + 8

3 Adjust each mode

Function of the KDC-X617

Bass Quality Factor

Press the 4/¢ button.

Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.

Adjust the Bass quality factor.

4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

NOTE

Display and setting:

"Bass Q" : 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00

• Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would

clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are

replaced with the values in the audio control setting.

• The following parameters can be set when the System Q

function on the menu settings is ON.

Bass center frequency, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle

center frequency, middle quality factor, and treble center

frequency.

Function of the KDC-X617

Bass Extend

Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.

Display and setting:

"Bass EXT" : ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to

on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.)

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Audio control features

Function of the KDC-X617

Treble Level

Middle Center Frequency

Adjust the center frequency of the middle.

Adjust the treble level.

Display and setting:

"Treble"/"TRE" : - 8 – + 8

"MID F" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz.

Balance Level

Adjust the balance level.

Middle Level

Adjust the middle level.

Display and setting:

"Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15

Display and setting:

"Middle"/"MID" : - 8 – + 8

Fader Level

Adjust the fader level.

Function of the KDC-X617

Middle Quality Factor

Adjust the middle quality factor.

Display and setting:

"Fader" : Rear 15 – Front 15

Display and setting:

"Middle Q" : 1.0 / 2.0

Function of the KDC-X617

Non-Fading Level

Adjust the Non-fading output level.

Function of the KDC-X617

Treble Center Frequency

Adjust the center frequency of the treble.

Display and setting:

"NF Level" : - 15 – + 15

Display and setting:

"TRE F" : 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz

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Function of the KDC-X617

High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output

Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output.

Function of the KDC-X617

Phase for Non-Fading Output

Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.

Display and setting:

"HPF F" : Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

"NF Phase" : Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)

NOTE

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

output, including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the

non-fading preout.

Volume Offset

Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting

the level difference between the basic sound level and the

required level.

Function of the KDC-X617

High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output

Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear output.

Display and setting:

"V Offset"/"VOL Offset" : - 8 –

Display and setting:

"HPF R" : Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

NOTE

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

output, including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the

non-fading preout.

Function of the KDC-X617

Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output

Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-Fading

output.

Display and setting:

"LPF NF" : 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through

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Tuner features

Tuning

DISP/NAME.S

SRC

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

station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up

when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator

lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Selecting Tuning Mode:

Press the AUTO button.

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

follows.

#1-6

AUTO/

AME

Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR

Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

Manual (Manual Tuning)

Band display

Frequency

Preset station number

Tuning:

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

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

selected.

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).

AUTO indicator

ST indicator

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

3 • Auto Seek Tuning

KDC-V6017

Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

Band display

Frequency

Preset station number

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.

NOTE

AUTO indicator

ST indicator

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

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received.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

NOTE

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

AM bands.

Direct Access Tuning

When you know the frequency of the station that you want to

listen to, you can input it directly for quick access.

(Function of remote)

1 Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.

Auto Memory Entry

2 Press the DIRECT button.

"----" is displayed for 10 seconds.

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in

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

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

when you are travelling and do not know what stations are

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

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

tuning is automatically canceled.

3 Enter the frequency of the desired station.

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.

NOTE

1 Select the band for auto memory entry.

2 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.

• You cannot enter frequencies above or below what a band can

receive.

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

0.01 MHz steps.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Canceling Direct Access Tuning:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Press the DIRECT button again.

Station Preset Memory

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

station with a single touch of a button.

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

2 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.

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Tuner features

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset

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

assigned names.

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to

enter.

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

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

is entered.

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

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

the name.

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

desired position.

NOTE

You can enter up to eight characters for each name.

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

button to the right.

6 Assigning Names

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

or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.

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

remote.

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.

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

entered change as listed below.

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

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

NOTE

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

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

stations.

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

button.

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

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

• 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.

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

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input

(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)

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

entry buttons on the remote.

Switching Display for Tuner

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

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

Changing the Display:

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

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CD/External disc control features

follows:

SRC

Station frequency

SNPS name (only when being preset)

SCAN

RDM

REP

DISP/

Release

button

NAME.S

M.RDM

KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR

Track time

Disc number

Track number

IN indicator

KDC-V6017

Track time

Disc number

Track number

IN indicator

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CD/External disc control features

NOTE

Playing CDs

• When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you

try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the

CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.

• While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, L, M and SRC.

Playing CDs:

Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing

the CD insertion slot.

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

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

faceplate with your hand until it locks.

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

2CAUTION

Playing Other Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and

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

unit).

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

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

might scratch the CD.

Playing CDs Already Inserted:

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

mode.

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc

control mode.

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

The CD will start playing.

The disc will start playing.

Pausing and Restarting CD Play:

NOTE

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit

that is connected.

Mode Display Examples

• "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected

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

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

Eject:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

Press the 0 button.

The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.

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

locks.

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

2CAUTION

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

already there.

NOTE

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

in the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the

changer has finished, the player will return to the first disc and

start playing it.

• The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will

get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.

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

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

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

then operate the unit.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

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

Doing so will cause breakdown.

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Hold down on the 4 button.

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

Switching Display for Discs:

You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the

model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is

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

normal play will automatically resume.

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

play switches as follows:

Track time

Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

(KDC-516S/57MT : Function of disc changers)

Track Search

Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc

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

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

(KDC-516S/57MT : Function of disc changers)

Making a Reverse Track Search:

NOTE

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.

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

function (page 24). Note that depending on the unit, display

may not be possible.

• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which

the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is

displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for

MD.

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.

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting

the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution

messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.

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

characters may not be displayable.

Making a Forward Track Search:

Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.

Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the

last track on a disc.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing Disc Play:

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CD/External disc control features

Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Disc Search

(Function of disc changers)

Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc

changer.

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Track Scan

Press the AM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

decreases by one.

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Starting the Track Scan:

Press the SCAN button. "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.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Press the FM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

increases by one.

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.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

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

changer.

NOTE

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

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

Track / Disc Repeat

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

Random Play

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

Turning Repeat Play On/Off:

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

off as follows:

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.

Track Repeat ON

When the track has been selected, play will begin.

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

played.

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)

Repeat OFF

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.

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

blinks in the display when track repeat is on.

"Disc Repeat ON"/"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc

number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.

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

NOTE

Another track will be selected and played.

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NOTE

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

scrolling display of the titles.

Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

NOTE

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

between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

• Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.

• You cannot be the text scroll function while magazine random

play.

Magazine Random Play

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

order.

(Function of disc changers)

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.

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

Another disc/track will be selected and played.

NOTE

• Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Text / Title Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text

to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

To scroll automatically:

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

The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.

To scroll manually:

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

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CD/External disc control features

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

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

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

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

NOTE

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

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

feature the Disc Name Preset function.

• The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the

Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title

is displayed.

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

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

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

entered.

the name.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

NOTE

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

desired position.

You can enter up to 12 characters for each name.

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

button on the remote.

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

button to the right.

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

canceled.

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

or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.

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

stored with the characters input so far.

4 Each press of the 38 button results in the type of characters

that are to be entered changing between alphabet and

numerals/symbols.

NOTE

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

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

• The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ

depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see

your disc changer manual for details.

Up to 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

• 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.

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

• 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.

î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input

(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997

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Direct Track Search

Using the remote, directly input the track number that you

want to listen to.

(Function of Remote)

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

(Function of Remote)

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.

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

the track that you want to listen to.

The selected track number will blink in the display for 10

seconds.

1 Press the DNPP button on the remote.

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

play mode is entered.

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

number entry mode will automatically be canceled.

The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to

which you are currently listening are successively displayed for

five seconds each.

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

blinking.

In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not

been disc name preset will display "NO NAME".

NOTE

The track starts playing.

Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating:

Press the 38 button.

• 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.

NOTE

You cannot use the direct track search function while doing

random or magazine-random play.

• 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 to

display the disc name. Also note that "NO DISC" will be

displayed when a disc has not been loaded.

Rapid display (forward / reverse):

^{Press the DISC}+ or DISC– button.

Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset

names/disc titles in order.

Pressing the DISC– button will rapidly display the preset

names/disc titles in reverse order.

2 When the name appears for the disc you want to play

Press the OK button.

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

name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.

To cancel DNPP mode:

Press the DNPP button.

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

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CD/External disc control features

Menu settings

Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote)

Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you

want to listen to.

SRC

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

the disc that you want to listen to.

The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10

seconds.

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

number entry mode will automatically be canceled.

#1-6

NOTE

• Input "0" to select disc 10.

DISP

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

made only of the last number input.

KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR

• You cannot use the direct disc search function during random

play or magazine random play.

Menu display

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

inputted is blinking.

The disc starts playing.

Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating:

Press the 38 button.

KDC-V6017

Menu display

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Menu System

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu

mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the

following operations.

1 Enter the menu mode

Press the MENU button for at least one second.

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

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current

settings displayed.

2 Selecting function to set

Press the FM button to search through the functions until you

see the one you want to adjust in the display.

Press the AM button to search through the functions

backward.

Function items change in the order of features that follow in

the menu system.

Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor

tone function from on to off, first search through the

functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.

3 Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.

The setting will change for each function.

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

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

4 Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

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Menu settings

Security Code

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

you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security

code is input. This function helps prevent theft.

# Times

pressed

Step

Button to press

Display

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

NOTE

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

function. Turning off the power during the procedure will

deactivate the security code setting.

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

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

possible to cancel this function afterwards.

6 Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.

The security code will be set.

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

you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When

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

code.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

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

2 Select the four digits to use in your security code.

NOTE

7 Press the Preset button and input the security code again.

8 Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.

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

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

disconnected from the battery, the security code must be

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

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

input the code.

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).

3 Press the MENU button for at least one second.

"MENU" is displayed first and then "Security" is displayed.

NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 4 to 8

above again.

5 Press the preset button and enter the security code that you

have selected in step 2.

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.

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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Function of the KDC-X617/KDC-V6017

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

operation. It can be switched on or off.

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the color of the button illumination between

green and red.

Display and setting:

"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)

"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

Display and setting:

"Button Green" : The color of the illumination is green.

"Button Red" : The color of the illumination is red.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

Switching Graphic Display

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

display if there is too much information in the display.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

Display and setting:

"Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part

of the display. (Default setting)

1 Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function

in the menu system.

"Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper

part of the display and the IN indicator.

2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second to

enter the Manual time adjustment mode.

The time display will blink.

3 • 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.

4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment

mode.

Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the

clock counting.

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Menu settings

blue adjust mode.

Function of the KDC-V6017

The 4 and ¢ buttons are used to adjust the blue color

tones, respectively.

Press the #3 button to end the blue adjust mode.

Variable Illumination Color Setting

You can set the display to a desired color.

Display and setting:

6 To store the color setting in the memory:

(color preset memory)

1 Select the display "Color" during the selecting function in the

After adjusting the illumination colors, press the #5 button for

two seconds to store the color setting in the memory.

Pressing the #5 button again recalls the stored colors from the

memory.

menu mode.

2 To set a color manually:

Hold down on the 4 or ¢ button.

Pressing the ¢ button advances the color, and pressing the

4 button reverses it.

NOTE

The Blue Adjust mode setting cannot be stored in memory.

When the desirable color appears, release the button.

7 Press the MENU button to end the Variable Illumination Color

3 To make the popular colors appear:

Setting mode.

Press the preset button (#1-4) for the desired color.

The buttons #1-4 is preset for the following four colors:

#1: White

#2: Red

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

#3: Blue

#4: Blue Green

Display and setting:

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

4 To switch colors depending on the situation:

(Situational Mode)

NOTE

Each time you press the #6 button, the mode switches as

follows:

The initial setting value is "5".

Scan Mode

SRC Mode

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

(Changing colors depending on the source being played)

Time Mode

NOTE

(Color changes every six hours)

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

is not connected.

Situational Mode off

Display and setting:

"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting)

"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

When Situational Mode is off, the original color setting

resumes.

5 To finely adjust blue: (Blue Adjust Mode)

Press the #3 button for at least two seconds to enter the

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Function of the KDC-X617

NOTE

System Q

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.

When this system is set to on, the System Q factors (Bass

center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle

center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center

frequency) appear during the audio control mode.

Display and setting:

Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>

This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled

and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual

scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.

"System Q ON" : The System Q factors appear and can be

adjusted. (Default setting)

"System Q OFF" : The System Q factors are not appeared.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling (Default setting)

"Scroll MANU"/"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling

Function of the KDC-X617

External Amp Control

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the

main unit.

Display and setting:

"AMP Bass FLT" : Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting)

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

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

NOTE

As of December 2000, the power amplifiers controllable by the

main unit are as follows:

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

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to

reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

Display and setting:

"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on. (Default setting)

"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.

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Basic Operations of remote

Accessory of the KDC-X617/KDC-V6017

KDC-X617

2CAUTION

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

dashboard.

SRC

Loading and Replacing the Batteries:

Use two "AAA"-size batteries.

TUNE /4/TRACK

TUNE +/¢/TRACK +

FM/DISC +

TUNE

TRACK

Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as

illustrated.

ATT

DSIC

–

AM/DISC

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

following the illustration inside the case.

DNPP/

SBF

DIRECT

DIRECT/OK

#0-9/A-Z

DNPP

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

TUV

MNO

WXY

PRS

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

2WARNING

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

doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

KDC-V6017

NOTE

• The provided batteries are intended for use in operation

checking, and their service life may be short.

• When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace

both of the batteries with new ones.

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

the unit that is connected.

SRC

TUNE /4/TRACK

TUNE +/¢/TRACK +

FM/DISC +

ATT

TUNE

TRACK

DSIC

–

AM/DISC

DNPP/

SBF

DNPP

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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Basic operations

Tuner features

• VOLUME buttons

• 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons

Press the + button to turn the volume up.

Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the

preset tuning mode).

Press the – ^{button to turn the volume down.}

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

tuning mode).

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

• SRC button

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

follows:

• AM/FM buttons

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

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

and FM3 bands.

Tuner mode

CD mode

During station name input, selects digits and symbols.

External disc control mode 1

• DIRECT/OK button

During station name input, stores the already input data in

memory and ends the input mode.

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

Standby mode

Enters and cancels the Direct access tuning mode.

• 38 button

NOTE

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

name.

• 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.

• Number/letter entry buttons (KDC-X617 only)

Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.

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

Use to enter frequency of the desired station during Direct

access tuning mode.

• 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.

• ATT button

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

original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or

turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

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Basic Operations of remote

Accessory of the KDC-X617/KDC-V6017

CD/External disc control features

• 4/¢ buttons

Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.

Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.

Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.

• DISC buttons (for disc changers)

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

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

Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.

• 38 button

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

Press the same button again to start play again.

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

name.

• OK button

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

and ends the input mode.

Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.

• DNPP button (for disc changers)

Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.

• Number/letter entry buttons (KDC-X617 only)

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

(disc) searches.

Use to enter letters during disc name preset.

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Accessories

Installation Procedure

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

External view

Number of items

disconnect the - battery.

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

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

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

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

battery, ignition.

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

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

..........................................4

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

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - battery.

8. Press the reset button.

2CAUTION

• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect

the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and

off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a

power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery

wires, the battery may die.

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

faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to

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

the same rating.

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

car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent a short

circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the

unconnected wires or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which

they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if

you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the

car.

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

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

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

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar

material.

• Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See

the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

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

2CAUTION

The use of any accessories except for those provided might

result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the

accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

2WARNING

Rear right output (Red)

Rear left output (White)

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.

Non-fading right output

(Red) (KDC-X617 only)

Non-fading left output

(White) (KDC-X617 only)

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.

Front right output (Red)

Front left output (White)

To KENWOOD disc changer/

DAB control input/

KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-

SS100

FM/AM antenna input

NOTE

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

When using the optional power amplifier, connect

To connect these leads, refer to the

relevant instruction manuals.

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

to its power control terminal.

P.CONT.

Fuse (10A)

Power control wire (Blue/White)

Depending on what antenna you are using, connect

either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or

to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the

film-type antenna.

ANT.

CONT.

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

White/Black

To front left

speaker

FRONT • L

To car light control switch

ILLUMI

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

White

Gray/Black

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

having the external amp control function.

EXT.CONT.

To front right

speaker

External amplifier control wire

(Pink / Black) (KDC-X617 only)

FRONT • R

Gray

Green/Black

Ignition key

switch

To rear left

speaker

REAR • L

ACC

Green

Ignition wire (Red)

Car fuse box

Car fuse

box

(Main fuse)

Purple/Black

Battery wire (Yellow)

To rear right

speaker

REAR • R

Purple

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

Battery

–

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Installation

Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

Installation

Firewall or metal support

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

and then remove the hard rubber frame.

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

bottom.

Accessory6

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

the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the

accessory screws.

6 mm

MAX.

6 mm

MAX.

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve with

a screwdriver or

T/N

M5mm

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

T: Toyota cars

N: Nissan cars

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

Accessory2

Metal mounting

strap

Accessory4...for Nissan car

Accessory5 ...for Toyota car

Accessory8

J-Car Trim Plate

(place thick part on

bottom)

NOTE

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

is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may

skip).

2CAUTION

• During installation, do not use any screws except for those

provided. The use of different screws might result in damage

to the main unit.

• Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with

excessive force during the installations.

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Installation

Removing the hard rubber frame

Removing the Unit

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

Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and

then remove the hard rubber frame.

then remove the faceplate.

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

the back panel.

Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the

two locks on the upper level.

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

figure.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each

side, as shown.

Accessory6

Catch facing up

Lock

Catch

Accessory3

Removal tool

Accessory3

Removal tool

Push upward the removal

tool toward the top, and

pull out the unit halfway

whilst pressing towards the

inside.

When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two

locations.

2CAUTION

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

tool.

Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

NOTE

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

manner.

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Locking the faceplate to the unit

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

fall off, follow the directions below.

Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 10) and

remove the faceplate.

Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from

the unit.

Accessory7

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

Refer to the section "Theft Deterrent Faceplate (page 10)" and

then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 4 mm) in any other screw

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

will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts

inside the unit.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

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

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The power does not turn on.

The fuse has blown.

After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the

fuse with one with the same rating.

No sound can be heard, or the

volume is low.

Attenuator is turned on.

Turn off Attenuator.

The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one

side.

Reset the fader or balance settings.

The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected

incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness

correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to

Terminals".

The values of Volume offset are low.

Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 15)

Nothing happens when the

buttons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in

the car.

Check the speaker wiring.

The sound quality is poor or

distorted.

The speakers are not wired correctly.

Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output

terminal is connected to a different speaker.

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended.

Pull the antenna out all the way.

The antenna control wire is not connected.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

The memory is erased when

the ignition is turned off.

The battery wire has not been connected to the proper

terminal.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

A CD ejects as soon as it is

loaded.

The CD is upside-down.

The CD is quite dirty.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

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

(see p. 6).

The sound skips on a CD.

A track will not play.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

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

(see p. 6).

Random play has been selected.

Turn off random play.

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SOLUTION

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Can’t remove disc.

The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed

since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.

The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the

ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes

has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press

the Eject button.

Free switching of the sound

quality.

The system Q function is set on Scan mode.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode. (see p. 11).

Audio control setting cannot be

achieved.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode.(see p. 11).

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Troubleshooting Guide

CD/External disc control mode

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The disc control mode cannot

be selected.

No wire has been connected to the disc changer input

terminal on the unit.

Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on

the unit.

The specified disc does not

play, but another one plays

instead.

The specified CD is quite dirty.

Clean the CD.

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

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

Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the

specified disc.

The disc is severely scratched.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Try another disc instead.

The sound skips.

Remove whatever is touching it.

If skipping happens at the same place when the car is

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

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).

The display shows that the

changer is being played, but no

sound can be heard.

The specified track will not

play.

Random play or magazine random play has been

selected.

Turn off random play or magazine random play.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track

scan, random play, and

magazine random play start by

themselves.

The setting is not cancelled.

The settings for these functions remain on until the

setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is

turned off or the source changed.

Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW

Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-

R/CD-RW.

Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the

CD-R/CD-RW.

Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service 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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The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the

recommended actions.

No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

Eject

] Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

] Insert the CD.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No Disc

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

TOC Error

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 DISC

No Tr DISC

NO PANEL

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.

E-77

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 "Mecha Error" code does not disappear,

consult your nearest service center.

Mecha Error

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

stopping all operation.

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

the disc will start playing again.

Hold Error

If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.

] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.

If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Audio section

Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

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

Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz

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

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

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

Maximum output power.................................................47 W × 4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W × 4

Tone action

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

Middle : .........................................................1 kHz 10 dB

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

Preout level / Load (during disc play) ...................1800 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω

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 × 53 × 162 mm

7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-5/16 in..

CD player section

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) (KDC-X617) ...........................105 dB

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) (KDC-V6017/516S/57MR)........93 dB

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

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

Weight ..................................................................4.0 lbs (1.7 kg)

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