Contents Safety precautions...3 General features Power...5 Volume ...5 Attenuator ...5 Switching Modes ...6 Loudness ...6 Audio Control Setting...6 Speaker Setting...7 TEL Mute ...8 Theft Deterrent Faceplate...8 Tuner features Tuning ...9 Station Preset Memory...10 Switching Display for Tuner...10 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ...11 Enhanced Other Network ...11 Alarm...11 Programme Type (PTY) Function ...12...
DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.
General features ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more. Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume.
General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode MD mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2/AUX mode Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF"...
General features TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received. NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone. When the telephone rings: When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted.
Tuner features Frequency Band display ST indicator £ indicator AUTO indicator Tuning Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.
Tuner 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. 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.
RDS features Band display £ indicator ™ indicator NEWS indicator TI indicator PTY indicator RDS (Radio Data System) 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...
RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. "PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off.
Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation: Press the PTY button for one second or more. 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 features 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: Press the CLK button to display the Radio Text. Holding down the CLK button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the text.
Playing MDs Playing MDs: If no MDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label facing up. If an MD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly until the MD mode. "MD" is displayed when the MD mode has been selected. The MD will start playing.
MD/External disc control features Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc play switches as follows. Track time Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Clock...
Disc Search Function of disc changers) Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Disc Search: – Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one.
MD/External disc control features Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off. "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.
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NOTE When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed in one scrolling display. Holding down the CLK button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the titles. NOTE • Please see the menu settings (page 26) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
MD/External disc control features Presetting Disc Names(DNPS) ( Function of disc changers) Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function.
Menu settings LOUD SCAN M.RDM Menu display AUTO indicator ™ indicator NEWS indicator 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. Enter the menu mode DISC Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
Menu settings Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or more to enter the Memo mode. The date display will blink. Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed Press the FM and AM button. If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.
Menu settings Disabled System Indicator (DSI) A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for this function is "ON". Display and setting: "DSI ON" : The disabled system indicator is on. "DSI OFF"...
Local Seek Function With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception. Display and setting: "Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on. "Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off. Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual.
Menu settings 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.
Number of items 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) KENWOOD disc changer control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4...
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.28) 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. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
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Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown.
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Troubleshooting Guide MD/External disc control mode PROBLEM The MD cannot be inserted. There is already an MD loaded. The MD does not load. The insertion orientation of the MD is incorrect or the MD is upside down. The MD loads but soon comes Nothing is recorded on the MD.
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PROBLEM The sound skips. Something is touching the disc changer. The CD is scratched or dirty. The display shows that the The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. changer is being played, but no sound can be heard. The specified track does not Random play or magazine random play has been play.
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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.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz Space) ...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...0.7 µV/75 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response (±3.0 dB)...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...