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. • Press the reset button if the CD auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly. The original operating condition will return. Reset button • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged. Handling CDs •...
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Handling Compact discs Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction.
Notes on playing MP3 files This unit can play MP3 files. Note, however, that the MP3 file recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 file recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
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Notes on playing MP3 files For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to folder search, file search, or folder select as shown below. Folder File Virtual folder Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy Medium's virtual folder/file hierarchy (For a file search or folder search ) for a folder select Level 1...
General features 5 / ∞ Q / AUD ATT/LOUD DISP Clock indicator LOUD indicator ATT indicator Speaker Setting indicator Power SRC / PWR OFF 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.
General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode CD/MP3 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"...
Scan of Flat – Easy Easy (Default setting) Jazz User memory* Pops *User memory: Flat The unit returns to the state Top 40 adjusted the last time with Rock the audio control setting feature. As you proceed, each indicator would go on. NOTE The System Q function changes the values of the following sound quality parameters:...
General features Speaker Setting This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the System Q, according to types of speakers. Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected. Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.
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bracket to be deformed. • Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit. NOTE • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Tuner features DISP #1-6 Band display Frequency AUTO indicator ST 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.
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. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
RDS features DISP #1-6 VOL ADJ PTY indicator NEWS indicator RDS 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...
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. 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.
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 DISP button to display the Radio Text. Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the text.
Seeking the selected programme type Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of programme. The display blinks and the seek starts. If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the station is displayed and the station is tuned into.
CD/External disc control features SCAN DISP/ NAME.S M.RDM Track time Track number IN indicator Playing CDs Playing CDs: Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD insertion slot. Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot.
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. Mode Display Examples • "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected • "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play: Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
CD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: 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.
Track Scan Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to. Starting the Track Scan: Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in order.
CD/External disc control features Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play function on and off. "M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on.
• Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer. • MP3 recorded media allows you to register a single media name only. Registration for each CD as it is available with the CD cannot be achieved.
MP3 player features DISP #3/RDM Track number Track time IN indicator Playing MP3 Files Play: Press the Release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD (insertion) slot. Holding the media with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot.
Doing so will cause breakdown. NOTE • When you load a media and eject it right away, the next time you try to insert the media may not load. In such a situation, take the media out for a moment and then reinsert it. •...
MP3 player features Fast Forwarding and Reversing MP3 Play Fast Forwarding MP3 Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the MP3 at that point. Reversing MP3 Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the MP3 at the point. NOTE •...
Press the #3 button to return to the folder at the top hierarchical level on the medium currently being played. NOTE The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode. See "Notes on playing MP3 files"...
MP3 player features Name Scroll for MP3 This function permits the folder/file name and ID3 tag(Song title, Artist, Album) to be scrolled and the entire name to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. To scroll manually: Press the DISP button to display the folder name or the file name.
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 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.
Menu settings Code Security Function After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input. NOTE All the steps in this procedure (1 through 7) must be completed before the code security function can be turned on.
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. (Default setting) "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
Menu settings Selectable Illumination You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and red. Display and setting: "Button Green" : The colour of the illumination is green. "Button Red" : The colour of the illumination is red. Switching Graphic Display This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the display if there is too much information in the display.
Display and setting: "News OFF" (Default setting) , "News 00min" - "News 90min" : 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.
Menu settings Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode> 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.
another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is first powered 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.
Menu settings Power OFF Timer Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when you selected Standby mode. If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is automatically turned off. Display and setting: "OFF – – – –" : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled. "OFF 20min"...
2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, Number of items 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.
Connect to the terminal that is TEL MUTE grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control P.CONT.OUT terminal when using the optional ANT.CONT.
2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.40) 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 Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 12)” and then remove the faceplate. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
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Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. Refer to the function "Theft deterrent faceplate" (page 12) and remove the faceplate. Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.
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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PROBLEM A CD ejects as soon as it is The CD is upside-down. loaded. The CD is quite dirty. The sound skips on a CD. The CD is scratched or dirty. The specified track does not Random play has been selected. play.
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Troubleshooting Guide CD/MP3/External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is very dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
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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. If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning. ] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.