MD-RECEIVER
KMD-PS971R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B64-1619-00 (EN)
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.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
• To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• 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.
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
• When extending the ignition, battery or
ground cables, make sure to use automotive-
grade cables or other cables with an area of
2
0.75mm (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.
• 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.
Cannot be used with this model.
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 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.
US and foreign patents Iicensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Safety precautions
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
• The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Mask key
NOTE
If you have transmitted the Mask Key's
signal once to the unit in advance, you will
have to transmit it once again if the unit has
been removed from the battery. This
function helps prevent theft.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Egnlish
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
RESET button. When the faceplate controls
are not visible, press the left part at the
upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on
p.15) for as many times as you have preset
to make the faceplate controls appear. The
unit returns to factory settings when the
RESET button is pressed. After you press
the reset button, the Mask Key will be
needed to restart the unit. If the unit still fails
to operate properly after the RESET button
has been pressed, contact your local
When using the unit for the first time:
In order to deactivate the demonstration
mode, be sure to press the transmit button
to transmit the Mask Key's signal.
If this procedure is not carried out, the
control panel of the unit will re-open in two
seconds even with your vehicle's ignition
turned off.
2CAUTION
Do not loose the "Mask Key".
If power is disconnected from the unit,
correct operation can only be restored by the
"Mask Key's" signal.
KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
• Press the reset button if the CD auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
The "Mask Key" will also be required for
service repair.
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.
KMD-PS971R
4.5V
PREOUT
NOTE
If you send products in for repair that include
a mask key, make sure to present the unit
together with the mask key.
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.
Reset button
Lens Fogging
In cold climates, there may be a period after
you turn on your vehicle's heater when the
lens that guides the laser beam used in your
MD player fogs up. If this happens, you
cannot play mini discs. Take out discs and
the fogging will disappear. If it does not
return to normal after several hours, contact
your Kenwood dealer.
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Handling Mini discs
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
• The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot
be opened. If forced open, the cartridge will
be damaged and use of the MD will no
longer be possible. If the shutter has been
opened due to some cause, be careful not to
touch the recording portion with a finger.
Doing so will cause the sound to skip.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
• Do not use an MD that has a peeling label.
Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling
label may cause problems, such as the label
coming off inside the player and the
resultant inability to eject the MD.
• Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge
surface with a dry cloth before use. Using an
oil-soiled cartridge in particular may result in
the disc not loading or being unable to eject
it. (At time of cleaning, be careful not to
open the shutter.)
• Do not leave the MD in the unit for a
prolonged period. The ejected MD should be
placed in an MD case for storage.
• Do not leave the MD in a place exposed to
direct sunlight (such as on a instrument
panel) or in other places that reach high
temperatures. The MD cartridge will become
misshapen and will no longer be usable.
• MDs designed for use with data cannot be
used. Please use MDs designed for music.
• Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so will lead
to breakdown.
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General features
Power
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.
EJECT
SRC/
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4/¢
PWR OFF
FM
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.
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4.5V
PREOUT
When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will
reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu. The unit's power will turn off.
Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period.
For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page 14).
NOTE
ATT/
LOUD
#1~6
DISP
AUD AM/ CLK/
NF D.M
• After installation of your Mask unit, be sure to transmit the
"Mask Key's" signal to deactivate the demonstration mode.
If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit
will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition
turned off.
Full-screen display mode
• When the control panel of the faceplate is hidden, the unit will
be locked by the sleeve, making it more difficult to remove the
unit.
• 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.
Vertical division display mode
Horizontal division display mode
2CAUTION
Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles
• Make sure the console is uncovered whilst the faceplate is
reversed.
• 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.
Switching Modes
LOUD indicator
Switching Modes:
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Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as
follows:
Volume
Increasing Volume:
▼
Press the u button to turn up the volume.
Tuner mode
▼
Decreasing Volume:
MD mode
Press the d button to turn down the volume.
▼
External disc control mode 1
▼
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode
▼
Attenuator
Standby mode
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
Selecting the standby mode:
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" .
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.
The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the
unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the
display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.
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.
NOTE
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the
display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will
replace the External Disc Control Mode.
Loudness
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is
turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is
on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch
the loudness on and off.
NOTE
Presetting AUX-name
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for two seconds or
more. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc
Names (DNPS)" (page 28).
NOTE
The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.
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General features
Audio Control Setting
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
"Bass Frq" : Adjust the centre frequency of the bass.
Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality
factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass
quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz
1
2
Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.
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Selecting mode
NOTE
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.
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 35)
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (CD, MD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own
memory in which to store the bass, treble and N-F level 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.).
"Bass" : Adjust the bass level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
3
Adjust each mode
"Bass Q" : Adjust the Bass quality factor.
Press the 4/¢ button.
Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.
NOTE
4
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 35)
"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,
#6;Scan of #1-5
"Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.
Setting values: ON / OFF
(When the bass extend mode is set to on, low
frequency response is extended by 20%.)
NOTE
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system
is on. (page 35)
NOTE
• You can call the following settings with this function; bass
centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of
the mobile preset plan mode.
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 35)
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"Tre Frq" : Adjust the centre frequency of the treble.
"HPF Front" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for
front output.
Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz
Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
NOTE
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 35).
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. The factory default settings for front output
and rear output are "Through" .
"Tre" : Adjust the treble level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
"HPF Rear" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear
output.
"Balance" : Adjust the balance level.
Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15
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. The factory default settings for front output
and rear output are "Through" .
"Fader" : Adjust the fader level.
Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15
"LPF NFpre" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for
Non-Fading output.
"NFpre Level" : Adjust the Non-fading output level.
Setting values: - 15 – + 15
Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through
NOTE
NOTE
Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
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General features
Mobile Preset
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of
speakers.
"NFpre Phase" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.
Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)
NOTE
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Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2
3
Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker /
For 5/4 in. speaker
"VOL OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected
by adjusting the level difference between the
basic sound level and the required level.
Setting values: - 8 – 0
4
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.
NOTE
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system
is on. (page 35)
• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.
Storing your sound settings:
Hold down a preset button (#1-6) for two seconds or more.
NOTE
• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate
system is on. (page 35).
• The settings you can preset are, bass centre frequency, bass
level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre
frequency, and treble level.
Non-Fading Output
Turning non-fading output On/Off :
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.
Recalling your sound settings:
Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center
frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension,
treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode.
TEL Mute
Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an
incoming call is received.
NOTE
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 35).
NOTE
The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car
phone.
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When the telephone rings:
When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit
functions are temporarily interrupted.
Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:
Press the SRC button.
"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the
original source is restored gradually.
Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:
Hang the phone up.
"CALL" disappears from the display.
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is
returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.
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General features
Example: Tuner mode
Switching Display
You can change the display in each mode.
Left side display
CLK button
Right side display
DISP button
Selecting the Display Mode:
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Programme Service name/
Station frequency
Each time you hold down the D.M button for one second or
more, the display mode switches as follows:
Graphic
Band display
+ Preset station number
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Analog clock
Vertical division display mode
Horizontal division display mode
Full-screen display mode
Changing the Display:
Digital clock
• During full-screen display mode
Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches as
follows:
NOTE
• This function cannot be operated whilst the Black Mask
function is on.
• The right side display items vary depending on the source
that is playing. For details refer to the "Switching Display"
page for source modes.
Character
"ALL OFF"
Character
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Date + Clock
• During vertical division mode display
The upper part display is switched each time the DISP button
is pressed.
The lower part display is switched each time the CLK button is
pressed.
(Source mode)
(Standby mode)
NOTE
Example: Tuner mode
• This function cannot be operated whilst the Black Mask
function is on.
• Character items are not displayed when the graphic display
function is turned off.
Upper part display
DISP button
Lower part display
CLK button
• During horizontal division mode
The left side display is switched each time the CLK button is
pressed.
The right side display is switched each time the DISP button is
pressed.
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0
1
2
Programme Service name/
Station frequency
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer1
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Clock
0 1 2
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Graphic
0
2
1
Graphic + Clock
Date
NOTE
• Firmly slide the switch until it clicks.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1
NOTE
or 2.
• The display items vary depending on the source that is
playing. For details refer to the "Switching Display" page for
source modes.
• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part
and the lower part.
• When the Black Mask function is turned on, the lower part
display shows the clock only.
• Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the
faceplate.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.
Adjusting faceplate angle:
Press the ¡ (EJECT) button to make the faceplate slide open,
and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment
switch.
Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2.
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General features
• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully
open. The detachment of the faceplate whilst it is moving might
result in damage to the unit.
• 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.
• Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate
bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.
Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter
theft.
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Removing the faceplate:
1
Choose the way from among the following and open the
faceplate.
Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one second
or more, or press the left part at the upper side of the
faceplate (as illustrated on p.15) for as many times as you have
preset in the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in
the menu when the control panel has been hidden.
NOTE
• Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the unit’s power to turn
off. If you want to operate the unit again, remove the faceplate
from the faceplate bracket completely and then reattach it.
• 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 whilst detached.
2
Set the faceplate's angle adjustment switch to "0" to set the
faceplate angle to the vertical.
For details, refer to "Faceplate Angle Adjustment" (page 13).
NOTE
If the faceplate's angle adjustment switch is not set to "0" when
mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket, it may be
difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be
securely attached and could fall off.
Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the
faceplate.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with
too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
3
Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period
which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the
faceplate" in the menu.
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.
2CAUTION
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.
Faceplate lock switch
2
Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
4
Holding the centre part of the faceplate, pull it out.
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.
2CAUTION
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order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when
letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this
way.
To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate for as
many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button
Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu. The faceplate will open and
show the control panel.
NOTE
If the faceplate bracket's angle was not set to the vertical when
the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely
attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and
pulling it gently towards you.
NOTE
When you set the Manual Open Button setting to 2 or 3, press
the upper left part of the faceplate without pausing. If you do not
press that part without pausing, the command cannot be verified
correctly.
Forced Closing
This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is
being serviced etc.
Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):
Hold down the SRC button for one second or more.
The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to
hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate
during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the
faceplate" (page 14).
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.
• 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
"Manual Open button" at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in
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Tuner features
Tuning
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is
obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is
selected.
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FM/AM
38 SRC
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.
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Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.
3
• Auto Seek Tuning
Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.
Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.
• Preset station seek tuning
Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next
lowest number).
#1~6
DISP
CLK
NOTE
If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive
stations which were not originally memorized when traveling
long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such
cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station
seek will receive channel 1.
Preset station number
Band display
Frequency
• Manual Tuning
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.
NOTE
• The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being
received.
• Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode.
(page 36)
AUTO indicator
Switching Display for Tuner
ST indicator
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.
Changing the Display:
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Pressing the DISP button or CLK button, the display switches
as follows:
• During vertical division mode display
Programme Service name/
Station frequency
Graphic
Band display
+ Preset station number
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Analog clock
Upper part display
Lower part display
DISP button
CLK button
Programme Service name/
Station frequency
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer1
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Clock
Digital clock
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Graphic
NOTE
This function cannot be operated whilst the Black Mask
function is on.
Graphic + Clock
Date
• During the full-screen display mode
The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed.
NOTE
NOTE
For information regarding the display items, refer to "Switching
Display" (page 12).
• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part
and the lower part.
• When the Black Mask function is turned on, the lower part
display shows the clock only.
Displaying Frequencies:
Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five
seconds instead of the station name.
• During horizontal division mode
Left side display
CLK button
Right side display
DISP button
NOTE
• Programme Service name / Radio text : only during RDS station
reception.
• If the RDS 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
be displayed.
2WARNING
To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst
on the road.
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Tuner features
RDS features
Station Preset Memory
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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FM/AM
PTY SRC
1
2
Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.
Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the
station, for two seconds or more.
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that
the data has been stored.
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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 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM
(MW and LW) bands.
#1~6
TI/
VOL ADJ
DISP
CLK
Radio text
Kenwood intelligent Twin IF (K2I)
Programme Servics name
When the frequency of another station is too close to that of
the station currently being listened to, interfering with proper
reception, this function automatically narrows the range of
received frequencies to prevent such interference.
NEWS indicator
RDS indicator
TI indicator
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RDS (Radio Data System)
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.
RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive
signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as
network information being transmitted from radio stations.
When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS
capability), the programme service name of the station is
displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which
station is being received.
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data
for the same station. When you are making long trips, this
function automatically switches to the particular frequency
with the best reception for the particular network of stations
that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored,
allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations,
broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.
These include stations stored in the station preset memory that
you often listen to.
Turning TI function On/Off:
Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and
off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI
indicator will turn on.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "TRAFFIC INFO"
will be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset
volume.
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.
NOTE
Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically
switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band
is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.
Enhanced Other Network
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit
information about other RDS stations that have traffic
information. When you are tuned to a station that is not
transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts
transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches
to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.
Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:
Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI
stations in a certain band.
NOTE
• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to
another TI station.
• When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception
starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic
information stations with better reception.
• If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information
station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network>
services, you can still have traffic information received.
• Holding the TI button down for one second or more when the
TI function is on in the disc control mode results in a change to
the frequency display of the traffic information station for five
seconds.
Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)
is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the
warning to be received.
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RDS features
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News
Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and
news broadcasts.
2
Select the type of programme to be received
• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type
of programme you want to listen to.
The selection includes:
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1
2
3
Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.
Adjust the volume to the desired level.
Speech
(All Speech)
(All Music)
(News)
Music
1. News
Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.
The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the
data has been stored.
Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the
preset level.
2. Current Affairs
3. Information
4. Sports
(Current Affairs)
(Information)
(Sport)
5. Education
6. Drama
(Education)
(Drama)
7. Culture
(Cultures)
NOTE
8. Science
(Science)
• The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner
reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the
listening volume of the tuner.
• You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news
bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at
minimum.
9. Varied
(Varied Speech)
(Pop Music)
(Rock Music)
(Easy Listening)
(Light Classics M)
(Serious Classics)
(Other Music)
(Weather& Metr)
(Finance)
10. Pop Music
11. Rock Music
12. Easy Listening Music
13. Light Classical
14. Serious Classical
15. Other Music
16. Weather
17. Finance
Programme Type (PTY) Function
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected
kinds of programmes.
18. Children’s programmes (Children's Progs)
19. Social Affairs
20. Religion
(Social Affairs)
(Religion)
(Phone In)
(Travel & Touring)
(Leisure & Hobby)
(Jazz Music)
21. Phone In
1
Press the 38(PTY) button.
22. Travel
"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)
Mode entered.
23. Leisure
24. Jazz Music
25. Country Music
26. National Music
27. Oldies Music
28. Folk Music
29. Documentary
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will
automatically turn off.
(Country Music)
(National Music)
(Oldies Music)
(Folk Music)
NOTE
You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received.
(Documentary)
NOTE
Changing the Display Language to French, German, or Swedish
(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:
In the PTY mode, press the DISP button to display the name of
the language currently used.
If you want to change the language, press the preset button for
the desired language and then the DISP button.
1. Music
4. Other Music
2. Speech
5. Serious Classical
3. News
6. Varied
English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4.
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To scroll automatically:
NOTE
Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type
1
2
3
Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.
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.
The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.
Press the DISP or CLK button to change the upper part of the
display to radio text.
3
Seeking the selected programme type
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the text.
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies
with your selected type of programme.
The display blinks and the seek starts.
NOTE
Please see the menu settings (page 38) about switching between
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
"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.
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.
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(PTY) button.
Radio Text Scroll
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the
setting of scrolling in the menu.
To scroll manually:
1
Press the DISP or CLK button to change the upper part of the
display to radio text.
2
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the text.
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MD/External disc control features
When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected,
please also see the instruction manual of this unit.
Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.
38
EJECT
DISC+/
DISC-
"N"-operation:
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• The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.
• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been
registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc
Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to
which the disc title has been recorded.
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"O"-operation:
• CD text cannot be displayed.
• Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be
registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z
0~9 /, +, –, ∗, =, <, >, [ , ]".
• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been
registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names
function.
SCAN
REP
M.RDM
D.SCN
DISP
NAME.S
CLK
RDM
NOTE
The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play
functions may not be operational depending on the unit.
Track number
Track time
Playing MDs
Playing MDs:
Disc title/Track title/DNPS
Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate,
showing the MD (insertion) slot. Insert the MD in the proper
orientation.
The faceplate will close, and the MD will start playing.
The •••(MD-IN) indicator will light when an MD has been
inserted.
Playing MDs Already Inserted:
Press the SRC button repeatedly until the MD mode is
obtained. "MD" is displayed when the MD mode has been
selected.
•••(MD-IN) indicator
The MD will start playing.
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Pausing and Restarting MD Play:
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
Press the same button again to start play again.
NOTE
Eject:
Press the ¡(EJECT) button. The faceplate will slide to eject
the MD.
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.
Press the ¡(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.
2CAUTION
• Do not attempt to insert an MD into the slot if another one is
already there.
• When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with
the gear lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention
to safety and move the gear lever or take an appropriate action,
then operate the unit.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play
Fast Forwarding Disc Play:
Hold down on the ¢ button.
NOTE
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
• 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, TI, and ATT buttons, as well as the volume
control button.
Reversing Disc Play:
Hold down on the 4 button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
NOTE
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.
Playing Other Disc mode
This function permits the connection of optional players and
the playing of discs other than the loaded MD (in the current
unit).
Playing Discs:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc
control mode.
The disc will start playing.
NOTE
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit
that is connected.
Mode Display Examples
• "CD" ...when a CD player is connected
• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected
• "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected
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MD/External disc control features
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.
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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.
Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
Switching Display for Discs:
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.
Each time you press the DISP button or CLK button, the
display during disc play switches as follows:
• During vertical division mode display
Making a Forward Track Search:
Upper part display
DISP button
Lower part display
CLK button
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.
DNPS
Track Time
DNPS
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
Disc Title
(For disc changers)
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the
last track on a disc.
Disc Title
Track Title
Spectrum Analyzer1
Track Title
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Clock
Disc Search
Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc
changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
(Function of disc changers)
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Graphic
Graphic + Clock
Date
Making a Reverse Disc Search:
Press the DISC– button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part
and the lower part.
• When the Black Mask function is turned on, the lower part
display shows the clock only.
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.
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• During horizontal division mode
Left side display
CLK button
Right side display
DISP button
Graphic
Track number
Track Time
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Analog clock
DNPS
Track Time
Track number
DNPS
Digital clock
NOTE
This function cannot be operated whilst the Black Mask
function is on.
• During the full-screen display mode
The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed.
NOTE
For information regarding the display items, refer to "Switching
Display" (page 12).
NOTE
• DNPS : function of disc changers.
• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (page.28).
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.
• When an attempt is made to display the title of a disc for which
a disc title/track title has not been recorded, the CD will display
"NO TEXT" , the MD player built into this unit will display "NO
TITLE" , and an MD changer will display "NO TITLE/NO NAME".
• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some
characters may not be displayable.
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MD/External disc control features
Track / Disc Repeat
Repeat playing the current track or disc.
Disc Scan
(Function of disc changers)
Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer
until you find the one that you want to listen to.
Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:
Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and
off as follows :
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Starting the disc scan:
Press the D.SCN button. "Disc Scan ON" is displayed and the
first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in which
they are loaded on the changer.
▼
Track Repeat ON
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.
Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)
▼
Track/Disc Repeat OFF
NOTE
"Track Repeat/T-Repeat/Repeat ON" is displayed and the track
number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.
"Disc Repeat/D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number
blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.
• The disc scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc.
• The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer
once.
• "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the
disc changer.
NOTE
Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
Random Play
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
Track Scan
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until
you find the track that you want to listen to.
1
Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on
and off.
Starting the Track Scan:
"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.
The display of the track number changes continuously as the
next track is being selected.
Press the SCAN button. "Track Scan/Scan ON" is displayed and
the first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks
are played in order.
When the track has been selected, play starts.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.
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.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
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).
NOTE
• The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc.
• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another track is selected and played.
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NOTE
1
2
Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc title or track
title at the upper part of the display.
Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the titles.
To scroll automatically:
1
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.
Magazine Random Play
(Function of disc changers)
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
NOTE
When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is
displayed in one scrolling display.
1
Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play
function on and off.
2
Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc title or track
title at the upper part of the display.
"M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is
turned on.
3
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the titles.
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.
NOTE
Please see the menu settings (page 38) about switching between
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
NOTE
This function is not available with the following models:
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another disc/track is selected and played.
NOTE
• Magazine random play is cancelled 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 manually:
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MD/External disc control features
A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode.
Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such
as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the
procedure described below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and
numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, –, *,
=, <, >, [ and ].
Presetting Disc Names(DNPS) (Function of disc changers)
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.
1
Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
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NOTE
• This function is not available for disc changers that do not
feature the Disc Name Preset function.
• This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track
titles for MDs that you record.
• When the display mode selection is full-screen display and disc
title or track title is displayed at the upper part of the vertical
division screen, the disc name preset function cannot be used.
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
the name.
NOTE
You can enter up to 10 characters for each name.
6
2
Press the NAME.S button.
Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is
cancelled.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
entered.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters input so far.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
NOTE
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
• The number of characters and discs whose names can be
stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is
connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.
• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If
another disc happens to have the same specifications as one
that you have already stored a name for, the name will be
displayed for it, too.
• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2
to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the
changes.
• Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored
in a disc changer.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á
à
é
è
í
ì
ó
ò
ú
ù
Ñ
ë
î
ï
ô
ö
û
ü
ñ
ç
©
Æ
›
NOTE
The operation and characters that can be entered may change
as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.
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Menu settings
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DISP
MENU
Menu display
AUTO indicator
RDS indicator
NEWS indicator
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Menu settings
If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not
operate properly, including the Traffic Information function, the
News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the
Alarm function.
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.
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1
2
Enter the menu mode
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current
settings displayed.
Touch Sensor Tone
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button
operation. It can be switched on or off.
Display and setting:
Selecting function to set
"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on.
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.
Press the FM button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the AM button to search through the functions backward.
Example: If you want to switch the tuning mode from AUTO1
to manual, first search through the functions until
you see "Auto 1" in the display.
NOTE
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
Manual Time Adjustment
Adjust the time manually.
NOTE
3
Changing setting for currently displayed function
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
This adjustment is available only when the automatic time
adjustment is set to off. (page 32)
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The tuning mode will switch from AUTO 1 to AUTO
2. Pressing the button again switches the setting to
manual, and "Manual" is displayed.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function
in the menu system.
2
Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or
more 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.
4
Ending the menu mode
Press the MENU button.
• Adjusting the minutes
NOTE
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.
4 button to make the minutes go back.
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4
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
Calendar Adjustment
Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar
function.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
2
Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or
more to enter the Calendar adjustment mode.
The date display will blink.
3
4
5
Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust
Press the 4 or ¢ button.
The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.
Adjusting the date
Press the FM or AM button.
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
Calendar Mode
You can set the date formats of the calendar function.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "Date Mode" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
2
Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you
want to show in the display.
The sample of the date format for today is displayed.
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Menu settings
Memo Mode
You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when
that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
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Display and setting:
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
1
Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function
in the menu mode.
Special characters: á
à
é
è
í
ì
ó
ò
ú
ù
Ñ
ë
î
ï
ô
ö
û
ü
ñ
ç
©
Æ
›
2
Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or
more to enter the Memo mode.
The date display will blink.
• Selecting the character
Press the FM and AM button.
3
4
Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed
Press the FM and AM button.
8
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
NOTE
If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.
• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set
when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function)
Pressing the DISP button for one second or more scrolls the
display once, regardless of the text scroll setting.
Entering the month or day setting mode
Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day
setting mode.
The month display will blink enter the month setting mode, the
day display will blink enter the day setting mode.
Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text
to disappear from the display.
5
6
• You can enter up to 32 characters for each text.
• The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases.
• To delete the date and text setting, set both the month and day
of the date to "00" or set all of the text to blanks.
Changing the month or day
Press the FM and AM button.
Entering the text input mode
Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
7
Inputting / Changing the text
• Moving the cursor
Automatic Time Adjustment
Press the 4 and ¢ button.
• Changing the type of characters
Press the 38 button.
With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time
automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations
(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also
set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment
function is turned off. The factory default is automatic time
adjustment.
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters
switches as follows.
Display and setting:
"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment
"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment
Adjusting Time Automatically:
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Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.
The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.
NOTE
Transmission part
Transmit button
The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to
is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in
such a case.
Mask Key
NOTE
If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unit
in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unit
has been removed from the battery. This function helps
prevent theft.
• Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you
transmit the Mask Key’s signal.
• If the Mask Key’s signal does not be received correctly, the
display will return to "TRANSMIT 1" . In this case, repeat the
procedure in step 5.
When using the unit for the first time:
In order to deactivate the demonstration mode, be sure to
press the transmit button to transmit the Mask Key's signal.
If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit
will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition
turned off.
6
Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key again until the
full transmit level indicator lights up in the display.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the Mask key
function turning on.
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:
The first time you turn the unit on again, "TRANSMIT 1" will
appear in the display, indicating the setting mode has been
entered. Repeat steps 5 and 6 above, and transmit the signal.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
1
2
3
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
Press the FM button repeatedly until the "Mask key" appears in
the display.
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.
4
5
Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or
more.
Selectable Illumination
You can switch the colour of the button illumination between
green and red.
"TRANSMIT 1" will appear in the display, indicating the setting
mode has been entered.
Display and setting:
Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key until the full
transmit level indicator lights up in the display.
"TRANSMIT 2" will be displayed.
"Color Green" : The colour of the illumination is green.
"Color Red" : The colour of the illumination is red.
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Menu settings
Display and setting:
Brightness level adjustment
You can adjust the brightness level of the unit separately when
your car's light switch has been turned on or off.
"BLACK MASK ON" : The display will be shown in horizontally
divided mode. When this function is
enabled, the dual display mode is entered
and ••• (MD-IN) indicator is displayed.
Clock alone is displayed in the lower part.
"BLACK MASK OFF" : The display will turn on by using the
whole part of the display.
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Display and setting:
"Bright 0" – "Bright 10"
NOTE
The initial setting value whilst your car's light switch is turned on
is "5" , and whilst the light is turned off is "10" .
NOTE
This function cannot be set in the full-screen display and
horizontal division display.
Dimmer
You can dim the display.
Time setting for removing the faceplate
You can set the interval during which the open control panel
cannot reverse to be hidden. During the period you have set,
the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket.
NOTE
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable
is not connected.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on.
"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.
"OFF WAIT" : 0sec / 3sec / 5sec / 10sec / 15sec / 20sec /
25sec (sec=sec.)
NOTE
If you do not slide the faceplate lock switch during the period
which you have set, the unit’s power turns off after the control
panel is automatically hidden.
Switching Graphic Display
You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.
The initial setting is ON.
Dual Zone System
Display and setting:
"Graphic ON" : The graphic display works.
"Graphic OFF" : The graphic display does not work.
The following operation allows separate sound sources to
control the output of the front and rear speakers. The Dual
zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is
set to the AUX mode.
Display and setting:
"Zone 2 ON" : The dual zone system function is on.
"Zone 2 OFF" : The dual zone system function is off.
Black Mask
This function allows you to turn off the graphic part of the
display if there is too much information in the display.
NOTE
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• You must purchase the optional KCA-S210A/CA-C1AX/KDC-
CPS82/KDC-CX82/KDC-CPS85/KDC-CX85 device before you can
use this function.
• You can choose to send the AUX input through the rear
channel, and the unit’s tuner or MD source through the front
channel.
• The Bass, Treble and Loudness adjustments do not affect the
rear channel.
• When the Dual zone system is turned on, the External disc
control features cannot be used.
• When you set the Dual zone system to on whilst the non-fading
preout is switched on, the sound of the non-fading preout does
not be outputted.
Manual Open Button Setting
By pressing the button hidden behind the upper left part of the
faceplate during forced closing, you can open the faceplate.
Follow the directions below to preset the number of times that
this button needs to be pressed in order to open the faceplate.
Display and setting:
"OPEN SW 1" – "OPEN SW 3"
NOTE
The initial setting value is "1" .
dB (Sound Coordinate system)
When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors
(Bass frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble
frequency) appear during the audio control mode.
Display and setting:
"dB set ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and can be
adjusted.
"dB set OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not appeared.
External Amp Control
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
Display and setting:
"AMP BASS Flat" : Bass boost level is flat.
"AMP BASS +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
"AMP BASS +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).
NOTE
As of December 1999, the power amplifiers controllable by the
main unit are as follows:
KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T.
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Menu settings
Selecting Tuning Mode
News Bulletin Function
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.
with PTY News Timeout Setting
You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current
listening source, including other radio stations. When the
News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting
allows you to set the interval during which further news
interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news
interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.
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Display and setting:
"Seek Mode Auto 1" : Auto seek tuning mode
"Seek Mode Auto 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode
"Seek Mode Manual" : Manual tuning mode
Display and setting:
"NEWS OFF/ 00min/ 10min/ 20min/ 30min/ 40min/ 50min/
60min/ 70min/ 80min/ 90min"
(min= minutes)
: When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the
News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.
When a news bulletin is received, "NEWS" will be displayed
and reception will begin at the preset volume.
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.
NOTE
• If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not
be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is
received.
• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-
code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other
Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.
• If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band,
the band is switched automatically to the FM band.
However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn
off the function.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "A-Memory" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
2
Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or
more to start auto memory function.
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.
NOTE
Local Seek Function
With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips
stations with relatively poor reception.
• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry
takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS
capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for
FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.
• When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory
entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.
• When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local
traffic information station frequency will be stored.
Display and setting:
"Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on.
"Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off.
Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:
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Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking
place to stop the process.
NOTE
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programmes or use different programme service names.
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
Auto TP Seek Function
When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,
another traffic information station with better reception will be
searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is
first powered on.
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the
same RDS network with better reception.
The RDS indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.
Display and setting:
"ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is on.
If the traffic information station you are tuned to
experiences poor reception, this function
automatically seeks another TP station.
"ATPS OFF" : The Auto TP Seek Function is off.
Display and setting:
"AF ON" : The AF function is on.
"AF OFF" : The AF function is off.
NOTE
• When no other stations with stronger reception are available for
the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the
incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF
function in such a case.
• The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby
mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function
tunes in to stations that offer good reception.
Monaural Reception
When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will
reduce noise and improve listening conditions.
Display and setting:
"MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on.
"MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off.
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the
region is restricted.
Display and setting:
"Regional ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on.
"Regional OFF" : The Region Restrict Function is off.
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Menu settings
Basic Operations of steering remote control
Text Scroll
This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text, and
Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be
displayed. Switching Switching between manual scrolling and
automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual
scrolling.
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5
ATT
∞
FM/DISC +
Display and setting:
UP
"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling
"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling
¢
4
5
VOLUME
∞
FM/DISC+
AM/DISC–
SRC
NOTE
ATT
SRC
• Radio Text Scroll (page 21)
• Text / Title Scroll (page 27)
DWN
AM/DISC –
4
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cannot be used.
2WARNING
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the
display.
When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace
the External Disc Control Mode.
To prevent accidents, do not attempt to use the steering remote
control whilst turning the steering wheel.
Loading and Replacing the Lithium Battery:
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the battery with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration.
• VOLUME buttons
Press the 5 button to turn the volume up.
Press the ∞ button to turn the volume down.
• ATT button
2WARNING
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.
Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally
swallowed.
Basic operations
Tuner features
• SRC button
• TUNE buttons
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as
follows:
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).
▼
Tuner mode
▼
• FM button
MD mode
Selects and switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 bands.
▼
• AM button
Selects the MW and LW bands.
External disc control mode 1
▼
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode
▼
Standby mode
NOTE
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
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Basic Operations of steering remote control
MD/External disc control features
• DISC buttons (for disc changers)
Press the AM/DISC– button to search through the discs
backwards.
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Press the FM/DISC+ button to search through the discs
forwards.
• TRACK buttons
Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backwards.
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forwards.
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5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
7. Install the unit in your car.
Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
......... Number of items
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
.........1
.........1
2CAUTION
R
L
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your KENWOOD dealer.
.........1
.........1
.........1
.........1
.........1
.........1
.........1
.........1
• 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.
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.
• Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part
in the car.
• 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 B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.
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Connecting Cables to Terminals
Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)
Antenna Cord (ISO)
Non-fading right output (Red)
Connector Function Guide
FM/AM
antenna input
Non-fading left output (White)
Rear right output (Red)
Pin Numbers for
Cable Colour
Functions
ISO Connectors
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External Power
Rear left output (White)
Front right output (Red)
Connector
A–4
A–5
A–6
A–7
A–8
Yellow
Blue/White
Orange/White Dimmer
Red
Battery
Power Control
Front left output (White)
KENWOOD disc changer/DAB control input/
Display Data Output Jack
Outputs data representing the unit's current state,
causing it to appear in the external display.
To connect to this jack, a converting adapter
(optional) is necessary.
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Black
Speaker
Connector
Fuse(10A)
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
NOTE
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit,
consult each manual.
DC/DC converter box (Wrap the cushion
(Accessory0) around this box.)
2CAUTION
Separate this box from the unit and antenna cords. If they
are too close, it may cause the reception to get noise.
External amplifier
control cable
(Pink / Black)
Green/Black
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the
EXT.CONT.
amplifier having the external amp
control function.
Battery cable (Yellow)
TEL mute cable (Brown)
Ignition cable (Red)
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the telephone
rings or during conversation.
TEL MUTE
NOTE
To connect the KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your navigation manual.
Power control/ Motor antenna
A–7 Pin (Red)
control cable (Blue/White)
Connect either to the power control
terminal when using the optional
power amplifier, or to the antenna
control terminal in the vehicle.
P.CONT.
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
Connector A
ANT.CONT.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
NOTE
If no connections are
made, do not let the cable
come out from the tab.
NOTE
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
If no connections are made,
do not cut the tube off from
the edge of the cable.
Connector B
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Connecting Cables to Terminals
Installtion
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2WARNING
Installation
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.42)
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.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
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
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
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.
NOTE
Unit
Vehicle
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit
is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
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, make sure the front of the control panel faces
you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners
of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
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 Unit
■
Removing the hard rubber frame
Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.
1
Make the faceplate control panel appear.
NOTE
When the control panel of the faceplate is hidden, the unit will
be locked by the sleeve, making it more difficult to remove
the unit.
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2
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and
then remove the hard rubber frame.
3
4
Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
Insert the removal tool deeply, as illustrated, with the L on the
left and the R on the right.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Accessory4
Removal tool
L
Accessory2
Removal tool
5
Push upward the both
tools, as shown, and pull
the unit toward you until it
is halfway out. The unit
may drop if you pull it out
completely.
L
6
Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
L
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Locking the faceplate to the unit
Attaching Steering Remote Control
Mounting Example
■
Locking the faceplate to the unit
6
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not
fall off, follow the directions below.
1
2
Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and
remove the faceplate.
7
8
Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from
the unit.
9
Accessory5
3
Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and
then reattaching the faceplate.
2CAUTION
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 6 mm) in any other screw
holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it
will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts
inside the unit.
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.
• Before finally affixing the transmitter, check various angles to
find an orientation that provides faithful operation.
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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
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
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.
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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 values of “VOL OFFSET” are low.
Increase the values of “VOL OFFSET”. (see p. 10)
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).
Nothing happens when the
buttons are pressed.
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.
The speakers are not wired correctly.
Check the speaker wiring.
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".
The TEL mute function does
not work.
The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".
The TEL mute function turns
on even though the TEL mute
cable is not connected.
The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car.
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the
car.
The faceplate does not open or
close.
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on
"Removing the Faceplate".(page.14)
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Troubleshooting Guide
MD/External disc control mode
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
MD mode cannot be set.
The faceplate was closed whilst the MD was being
ejected.
Press the eject(0) button and reinsert the MD.
The MD cannot be inserted.
The MD does not load.
There is already an MD loaded.
Eject the currently loaded MD and then load the new one.
Insert the MD in the proper orientation.
The insertion orientation of the MD is incorrect or the MD
is upside down.
The MD loads but soon comes
out again.
Nothing is recorded on the MD.
Replace the MD with one that is recorded.
The sound skips.
The mounting angle exceeds 30°.
The mounting is unstable.
Adjust to an angle of less than 30°.
Fix the unit securely. When the sound skips at the same
portion even when the car is stopped, the problem lies
with the MD.
There is noise during playback.
The MD is soiled with dust or dirt.
If another MD is played back and there is no problem, then
the problem is due to the sound quality of the MD itself.
Turn off the random play or magazine random play
function.
The specified track does not
play.
Random play or magazine random play has been
selected.
Track repeat, disc repeat, track
scan, disc scan, random play,
and magazine random play
start by themselves.
The setting is not cancelled.
The settings for these functions remain on until the
setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is
turned off or the source changed.
The disc control 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 specified disc does not
play, but another one plays
instead.
The specified CD is very dirty.
The CD is upside-down.
Clean the CD.
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.
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).
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Troubleshooting Guide
The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the
recommended actions.
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.
EJECT
] Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
] Insert the CD.
Egnlish
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
NO DISC
E-04
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is 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 tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
NO TRACK
NO PANEL
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.
] Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
E-77
E-99
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit.
If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),
HOLD
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 starts playing again.
The MD player section is not operating properly.
•••
(MD-IN)
] Reinsert the MD. If the MD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the MD has been properly
reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service centre.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes.
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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)..............................................65 dB
Selectivity (DIN) (400kHz).................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB
Maximum output power.................................................45 W × 4
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)...........................28 W × 4
Tone action
Bass: ...........................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Treble: .........................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load ................................4500 mV/10 kΩ (MD/CD)
Preout impedance.................................................................80 Ω
MW tuner section
General
Frequency range (9kHz Space)......................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N=20dB) .............................................25 µV
Operating voltage .............................14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable)
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation size (W × H × D) ..........................182 × 53 × 162 mm
Weight...............................................................................1800 g
LW tuner section
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N=20dB) .............................................45 µV
MD player section
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A) .....................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed ..............................................400 – 900 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 2 dB).................................20 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio ................................................90 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic range ....................................................................90 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
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