KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
• 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.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer. — 4 — Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or...
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Storing CDs • Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than a music CD to damage from high temperatures and humidity, and in some cases, may become unusable if left in the car for long periods of time.
Operations Buttons and Display CD PLAYER KDC-D301 DIGITAL OPTIMUM SERVO CONTROL Setting of the O-N switch will be required depending on the Centre unit that is to be connected. (See Page 10.) The operations you perform and the resultant operation of the unit will differ depending on the setting of the O-N switch.
Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display You can select the display to enjoy sounds with eyes. Operation for "N" Setting: Each time you press the DISP button, the spectrum analyzer display switches as following table; Operation for "O" Setting: Selecting CD play source mode. Each time you press the DISP button, the spectrum analyzer display switches as follows;...
Press the release button and drop open the faceplate. In its dropped condition, whilst drawing the faceplate to one side, pull it to the front and remove it. Release button CD PLAYER KDC-D301 INTEGRATED QUAD 1 BIT D/A CONVERTER DISP...
Reattaching Faceplate: Hold the faceplate so that the operation face faces the front toward you and press until it locks. The faceplate will be set and the unit will be operational. NOTE When there is difficulty in setting the faceplate, align the depression on the left side of the faceplate with the shaft of the unit, then lock.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. Connections Centre unit Control input KDC-D301 Speaker input cable ( 2CAUTION If the speaker input cable is not connected, or connected wrongly, the spectrum analyzer will not be displayed.
Installation Installation *…North & South America sales area only. Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) (Accessory4)* Metal mounting strap Self-tapping (commercially available) screw (commercially (Accessory5)* available) On cars where there is no compartment in the centre for installing a car audio unit: Use the spacer 2 to affix the centre unit sleeve and the sleeve attached to the main unit in such a way that they are correctly aligned both depthwise and horizontally.
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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 Accessory1 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable has been connected to the disc changer input be selected.
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Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed on the centre unit when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. No CD in the unit. E-01 Insert the CD. EJECT The faceplate of this unit has been removed. NO PANEL Replace it.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. CD player section Laser diode ...GaAlAs (l=780 nm) Digital filter (D/A)...8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter ...1 Bit Spindle speed ...500 – 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter ...Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) ...5 Hz – 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ...0.01 % Signal to Noise ratio ...94 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic range ...94 dB...