Kenwood KMD PS971R User Manual

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.  
— 3 —  
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/  
Egnlish  
u/d  
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.  
KMD-PS971R  
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:  
— 6 —  
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.  
— 7 —  
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.  
Egnlish  
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)  
— 8 —  
"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  
Egnlish  
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.  
— 10 —  
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.  
— 11 —  
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:  
Egnlish  
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.  
— 12 —  
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.  
— 13 —  
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.  
Egnlish  
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  
— 14 —  
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  
— 15 —  
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.  
Egnlish  
4/¢  
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.  
KMD-PS971R  
4.5V  
PREOUT  
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.  
Egnlish  
4/¢  
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.  
KMD-PS971R  
4.5V  
PREOUT  
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:  
Egnlish  
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.  
— 20 —  
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.  
— 21 —  
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:  
Egnlish  
4/¢  
SRC  
• 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.  
KMD-PS971R  
4.5V  
PREOUT  
"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.  
— 22 —  
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  
— 23 —  
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.  
Egnlish  
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 DISCbutton 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.  
— 24 —  
• 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.  
— 25 —  
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 :  
Egnlish  
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.  
— 26 —  
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:  
— 27 —  
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 DISCbutton 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.  
Egnlish  
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 DISCbutton 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  
4/¢  
38  
FM/AM  
KMD-PS971R  
4.5V  
PREOUT  
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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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.  
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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  
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4
5
VOLUME  
FM/DISC+  
AM/DISC–  
SRC  
NOTE  
ATT  
SRC  
• Radio Text Scroll (page 21)  
• Text / Title Scroll (page 27)  
DWN  
AM/DISC –  
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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  
— 39 —  
Basic Operations of steering remote control  
MD/External disc control features  
• DISC buttons (for disc changers)  
Press the AM/DISCbutton 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.  
— 40 —  
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  
— 42 —  
Connecting Cables to Terminals  
Installtion  
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.  
Egnlish  
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.  
Egnlish  
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  
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 k(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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