Kenwood CD Player KDC X915 KDC X815 KDC 9015 User Manual

CD-TUNER  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
KDC-X915  
CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-X815  
KDC-9015  
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.  
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the  
best performance from your new CD-tuner/CD-receiver.  
For your records  
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on  
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model  
and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for  
COMPACT  
information or service on the product.  
Model KDC-X915, KDC-X815, KDC-9015 Serial number  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
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Contents  
Before use  
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................28  
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) .................................................29  
Switching Display for Discs ........................................................30  
Random Play...............................................................................31  
Magazine Random Play...............................................................31  
Text Scroll ...................................................................................31  
Warning.........................................................................................3  
Safety precautions ........................................................................4  
Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6  
General features  
Power............................................................................................7  
Switching Modes..........................................................................8  
Volume..........................................................................................8  
Attenuator .....................................................................................8  
Loudness ......................................................................................8  
Audio Control Setting....................................................................9  
Mobile Preset..............................................................................11  
Non-Fading Output......................................................................12  
Switching Display........................................................................12  
Forced Closing ............................................................................14  
Removing the Faceplate .............................................................14  
Faceplate Angle Adjustment.......................................................16  
Menu settings  
Menu System .............................................................................32  
Touch Sensor Tone.....................................................................33  
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................33  
Calendar Adjustment ..................................................................33  
Calendar Mode............................................................................33  
Memo Mode...............................................................................34  
Automatic Time Adjustment.......................................................34  
Security Code..............................................................................36  
Selectable Illumination................................................................37  
Brightness level adjustment .......................................................37  
Dimmer .......................................................................................37  
Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................37  
Black Mask..................................................................................37  
Time setting for removing the faceplate ....................................37  
Dual Zone System.......................................................................38  
KEX/ec4 (Sound Coordinate system)..........................................38  
Attenuator Gain Selection...........................................................38  
External Amp Control..................................................................38  
Manual Open Button Setting......................................................38  
Traffic Information Function........................................................39  
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................39  
Text Scroll ...................................................................................39  
Tuner features  
Tuning .........................................................................................17  
Station Preset Memory...............................................................17  
Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................18  
Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................18  
Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................19  
Switching Display for Tuner........................................................20  
RDS features  
RDS (Radio Data System)...........................................................22  
Alarm...........................................................................................22  
Program Type (PTY) Function .....................................................22  
Radio Text Scroll .........................................................................23  
Registration of a station as a PTY...............................................23  
Basic Operations of remote................................40  
Installation  
CD/External disc control features  
Accessories.................................................................................43  
Installation Procedure .................................................................43  
Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................44  
Installation (non-Japanese cars)..................................................45  
Locking the faceplate to the unit................................................45  
Removing the Unit......................................................................46  
Installation (Japanese-cars).........................................................47  
Playing CDs.................................................................................24  
Playing Other Disc mode............................................................25  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................25  
Track Search ...............................................................................26  
Disc Search.................................................................................26  
Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................26  
Track Scan...................................................................................26  
Disc Scan ....................................................................................27  
Direct Track Search.....................................................................27  
Direct Disc Search ......................................................................27  
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................48  
Specifications.....................................................51  
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2Warning  
NOTE  
2CAUTION  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations,  
following are reproductions of labels on, or  
inside the product relating to laser product  
safety.  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications, if it is not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions.  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
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  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
FCC WARNING  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
This equipment may generate or use radio  
frequency energy. Changes or modifications  
to this equipment may cause harmful  
interference unless the modifications are  
expressly approved in the instruction manual.  
The user could lose the authority to operate  
this equipment if an unauthorized change or  
modification is made.  
NOTE  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
You cannot connect the unit directly to the  
following CD automatic changers. If you  
want to use older changers with the unit,  
follow the directions below according to the  
type of changer you own:  
To prevent injury or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully  
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of  
place when jolted.  
• When extending the ignition, battery, or  
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-  
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm  
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire  
deterioration and damage to the wire  
coating.  
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (such as 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.  
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.  
Use the extension cable and the control box  
attached to the CD changer, and the optional  
CA-DS100 converter cord.  
• 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 cord.  
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /  
non-Kenwood CD changers  
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Cannot be used with this model.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
2CAUTION  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
• Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the  
screws provided. If you use the wrong  
screws, you could damage the unit.  
• 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.  
You can damage both your unit and  
the CD changer if you connect them  
incorrectly.  
2CAUTION  
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot  
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate  
from the CD and damage the unit.  
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• 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.  
Cleaning the CD Slot  
NOTE  
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,  
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can  
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD  
slot.  
• If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• 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.14) 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. If the unit still fails  
to operate properly after the RESET button  
has been pressed, contact your local  
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 disc auto  
changer is first controlled and operates  
incorrectly. The original operating condition  
will return.  
Lens Fogging  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called  
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.  
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait  
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit  
still does not operate normally after a while,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
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.  
2CAUTION  
Do not wipe the panel with a hard 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  
• We recommend the use of the Security  
Code function (see p. 36) to prevent theft.  
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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.  
Cleaning CDs  
Do Not Load CD Accessories  
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently  
using a commercially available cleaning cloth  
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the  
center of the disc and moving outward. Do  
not clean CDs with conventional record  
cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals  
such as paint thinner or benzene.  
Do not use commercially available CD  
accessories that can be loaded into the CD  
slot, such as stabilizers, 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, holding it flat. You may  
damage the surface of the CD if you try  
pulling it down as it ejects.  
Handling CDs  
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD  
(the side opposite the label) when holding it.  
Checking New CDs for Burrs  
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs  
When playing a new CD for the first time,  
check that there are not any burrs stuck to  
the perimeter of the disc or in the central  
hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not  
load properly or may skip while playing.  
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a  
similar utensil.  
• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for  
this unit and do not use any special shape  
CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause  
the unit to malfunction.  
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.  
Tape  
Burrs  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark  
Storing CDs  
only for this unit.  
• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight (such as a car seat or the  
dashboard) or other hot places.  
Burrs  
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the  
Labeled Side  
• Remove CDs from the unit when not  
listening to them for a while, and put them  
back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that  
are removed from their cases or prop them  
against something.  
Do not use the CD with the label sticker  
stuck on it.  
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be  
deformed and the sticker to peel off,  
resulting in malfunction of the unit.  
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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/  
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.  
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/  
#1-6  
DISP/  
NAME.S  
AUD AM/ CLK/  
NF D.M  
LOUD  
• 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.  
• The status of the security code Function (page.36) is display  
whenever the power is switched on.  
"CODE ON" (Security code has been registered)  
"CODE OFF" (Security code has not been registered)  
Full-screen display mode  
2CAUTION  
Vertical division display mode  
Horizontal division display mode  
Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles  
• Make sure the console is uncovered while 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.  
LOUD indicator  
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General features  
Switching Modes  
Volume  
Switching Modes:  
Increasing Volume:  
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode  
switches as follows:  
Press the u button to turn up the volume.  
Decreasing Volume:  
Press the d button to turn down the volume.  
M
Tuner mode  
M
CD mode  
M
External disc control mode 1  
Attenuator  
M
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.  
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode  
M
Turning Attenuator On/Off:  
Standby mode  
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.  
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original  
level.  
Selecting standby mode:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .  
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.  
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the  
power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have  
the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.  
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.  
Loudness  
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is  
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
turned down.  
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is  
on.  
• 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.  
Turning Loudness On/Off:  
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the  
loudness on and off.  
NOTE  
(KDC-X915/X815 only)  
The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.  
NOTE  
Presetting AUX-name  
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two  
seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.  
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc  
Names (DNPS)" (page 28).  
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Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
“Bass Frq” : Adjust the center frequency of the bass.  
Audio Control Setting  
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.  
Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality  
factor is set to 1.0, 1.25 or 1.5) / 150 (Only when the bass  
quality factor is set to 2.0) Hz  
1
2
Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.  
Selecting mode  
Press either the FM or AM button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will  
change.  
NOTE  
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is  
on. (page 38)  
Please refer to the following for the contents of the  
adjustment modes.  
NOTE  
Source tone memory  
Each source (CD, 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 recalled  
automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, 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  
Press the 4/¢ button.  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.  
“Bass Q” : Adjust the Bass quality factor.  
4
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.  
Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00  
NOTE  
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is  
on. (page 38)  
"Kex"/"ec4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting  
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).  
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,  
#6;Scan of #1-5  
NOTE  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
“Bass EXT” : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.  
Setting values: ON / OFF  
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system  
is on. (page 38)  
You can call the following settings with this function; bass  
center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass  
extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting.  
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of  
the mobile preset plan mode(KDC-9015 only).  
(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 38)  
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General features  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
“Tre Frq” : Adjust the center 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 38).  
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 "Throu" .  
“Tre” : Adjust the treble level.  
Setting values: - 8 + 8  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
"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 "Throu" .  
“Fader” : Adjust the fader level.  
Setting values: Front 15 Rear 15  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
“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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Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Recalling your sound settings:  
“NFpre Phase” : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.  
Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)  
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.  
NOTE  
Not available during the Dual zone system is on.  
NOTE  
This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on.  
(page 38)  
“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  
Function of the KDC-9015  
Mobile Preset  
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled  
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of  
speakers.  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
Storing your sound settings:  
Press a preset button (#1-6) for at least two seconds except  
during the bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality  
factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level  
adjust mode.  
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  
NOTE  
This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate  
system is on. (page 38)  
4
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.  
The settings you can preset are, bass center frequency, bass  
level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center  
frequency, and treble level.  
NOTE  
This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate  
system is on. (page 38)  
When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and  
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.  
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General features  
This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask  
function is on.  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Non-Fading Output  
Character items are not displayed when the graphic display  
function is turned off.  
Turning non-fading output On/Off :  
Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function  
ON or OFF.  
• During horizontal division mode  
The left side display is switched each time the CLK button is  
"NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.  
pressed.  
The right side display is switched each time the DISP button is  
pressed.  
Example: Tuner mode  
Left side display  
CLK button  
Right side display  
DISP button  
Switching Display  
You can change the display in each mode.  
Station frequency  
Band display  
+ Preset station number  
Selecting the Display Mode:  
Graphic  
Each time you press the D.M button for at least one second,  
the display mode changes as follows:  
Spectrum Analyzer1  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
Spectrum Analyzer3  
Analog clock  
Vertical division display mode  
Horizontal division display mode  
Full-screen display mode  
SNPS name /  
Program Service name  
Band display  
+ Preset station number  
Digital clock  
Changing the Display:  
• During full-screen display mode  
Each time you press the CLK button, the display changes as  
follows:  
NOTE  
This function cannot be operated while 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  
(Source mode)  
(Standby mode)  
NOTE  
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• 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.  
Example: Tuner mode  
Upper part display  
DISP button  
Lower part display  
CLK button  
Station frequency  
Radio text  
Spectrum Analyzer1  
SNPS name /  
Program Service name  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
+ Clock  
Radio text  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
+ Graphic  
Graphic + Clock  
Date  
NOTE  
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.  
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General features  
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):  
Press the SRC button for at least one second.  
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  
Removing the Faceplate  
The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter  
theft.  
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 have it close properly.  
While 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 while 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  
order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when  
letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this  
way.  
Removing the faceplate:  
1
Choose the way from among the following and open the  
faceplate.  
Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one  
second, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate  
(as illustrated on p.14) 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.  
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 16).  
NOTE  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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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 center part of the faceplate, pull it out.  
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.  
2CAUTION  
When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully  
open. The detachment of the faceplate while 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.  
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.  
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.  
NOTE  
Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the units 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 while detached.  
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.  
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General features  
Tuner features  
Faceplate Angle Adjustment  
You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.  
Adjusting faceplate angle:  
4/¢  
FM/AM  
38  
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.  
0
1
2
0 1 2  
#1-6  
AUTO/  
DISP/  
CLK  
AME NAME.S  
0
2
1
Preset station number  
NOTE  
Frequency  
Band display  
Firmly slide the switch until it clicks.  
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1  
or 2.  
Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the  
faceplate.  
AUTO indicator  
ST indicator  
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received.  
Tuning  
You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset  
station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1indicator lights up  
when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2indicator  
lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.  
Station Preset Memory  
Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that  
Selecting Tuning Mode:  
station with a single touch of a button.  
Press the AUTO button.  
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as  
follows.  
1
2
Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.  
Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for  
at least two seconds.  
M
Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)  
M
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that  
the data has been stored.  
Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)  
M
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Manual (Manual Tuning)  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
Tuning:  
1
NOTE  
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner  
mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been  
selected.  
You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and  
AM bands.  
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 (which are used for groups  
of preset stations).  
Press the AM button to select the AM band.  
3
Auto Seek Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.  
Press the 4 button to seek lower 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).  
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  
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Tuner features  
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢  
button to the right.  
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 six frequencies can be stored this way.  
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4  
or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.  
4
Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be  
entered change as listed below.  
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.  
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.  
1
2
Select the band for auto memory entry.  
Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto  
memory entry.  
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z  
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown 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.  
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z  
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
ë
î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi  
NOTE  
Direct Alphabet Input (KDC-X915/X815 only)  
Direct input can be made of letters (alphabetical) with the letter  
entry buttons on the remote.  
Station Name Preset (SNPS)  
You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset  
Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be  
assigned names.  
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".  
Character  
Button to press  
# Times pressed  
#3  
#2  
#6  
#2  
#3  
1
1
2
3
2
D”  
A”  
N”  
C”  
E”  
1
Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to  
enter.  
NOTE  
When full-screen display has been selected for the display mode  
and the upper part display of the vertical division display is the  
program service name or radio text, the station name preset  
function cannot be used.  
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for  
the name.  
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.  
"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode is  
entered.  
NOTE  
You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.  
The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.  
6
Assigning Names  
Press the NAME.S button on the unit or the OK button on the  
3
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the  
desired position.  
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remote.  
and AM displays, in that order.  
Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the  
reverse direction.  
The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station  
Name Preset mode ends.  
Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be  
stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode  
ends.  
2
Once the name is displayed for the station you want to  
listen to  
Press the OK button.  
NOTE  
Reception starts of the displayed station, and the station name  
preset play mode ends.  
You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM  
stations.  
All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET  
button.  
If you want to change the name of a station, first display the  
name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then  
change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.  
Canceling mode during input:  
Press the DNPP button.  
The station name preset play mode is canceled.  
Station Name Preset Play (SNPP)  
(Function of Remote)  
You can search for the station for any station if its name has  
been preset using Station Name Preset.  
1
Press the DNPP button on the remote.  
"SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play  
mode is entered.  
The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened  
to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each:  
= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +  
Each time you press the ¢ button, the station display  
switches in the forward direction.  
Each time you press the 4 button, the station display  
switches in the reverse direction.  
Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed  
as frequencies.  
The program service name will appear for RDS stations.  
NOTE  
Changing the Displayed Band  
Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3  
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Tuner features  
Switching Display for Tuner  
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.  
• During horizontal division mode  
Left side display  
CLK button  
Right side display  
DISP button  
Changing the Display:  
Each time you press the DISP or CLK button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Station frequency  
Graphic  
• During vertical division mode display  
Upper part display  
Lower part display  
Band display  
+ Preset station number  
Spectrum Analyzer1  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
Spectrum Analyzer3  
Analog clock  
DISP button  
CLK button  
SNPS name /  
Program Service name  
Station frequency  
Radio text  
Spectrum Analyzer1  
SNPS name /  
Program Service name  
Band display  
+ Preset station number  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
+ Clock  
Digital clock  
Radio text  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
+ Graphic  
NOTE  
This function cannot be operated while 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).  
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.  
SNPS name : only when being preset  
Program Service name / Radio text : only during RDS station  
reception.  
When receiving an RDS station to which a name has been  
preset with Station Name Preset, switching to the program  
service name/SNPS name display will result in the program  
service name being displayed with priority.  
If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text  
while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will  
appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "WAITING" will  
be displayed.  
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RDS features  
2WARNING  
To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display while  
on the road.  
4/¢  
FM/AM  
PTY  
#1-6  
DISP/  
NAME.S  
CLK  
Radio text  
Program Servics name/SNPS  
RDS indicator  
TI indicator  
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RDS features  
4. Talk  
(Talk)  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data  
outside normal radio broadcast signals.  
5. Rock  
(Rock)  
6. Classic Rock  
7. Adult Hits  
8. Soft Rock  
9. Top 40  
10. Country  
11. Oldies  
(Classic Rock)  
(Adult Hits)  
(Soft Rock)  
(Top 40)  
When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out  
what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the  
program service name, which appears in the display after the  
frequency.  
(Country)  
(Oldies)  
The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS station is being  
received.  
12. Soft  
(Soft)  
13. Nostalgia  
14. Jazz  
(Nostalgia)  
(Jazz)  
15. Classical  
16. R&B  
(Classical)  
(Rhythm and Blues)  
(Soft R & B)  
(Foreign Language)  
Alarm  
17. Soft R&B  
18. Language  
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)  
is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the  
warning to be received under the following conditions:  
during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information  
function is turned on.  
19. Religious Music (Religious Music)  
20. Religious Talk  
21. Personality  
22. Public  
(Religious Talk)  
(Personality)  
(Public)  
(Speech.....1~4, 18, 20~22, Music.....5~17, 19)  
You can select the type of program directly by pressing a  
preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following  
type of programs:  
Program Type (PTY) Function  
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected  
kinds of programs.  
1. Music  
2. Speech  
3. News  
6. Jazz  
4. Sports  
5. Classical  
NOTE  
Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type  
1
Press the 38(PTY) button.  
"PTY" is displayed once the program type selection mode is  
entered.  
After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain  
preset button, press that button for at least two seconds.  
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the  
new program type is stored.  
NOTE  
3
Seeking the Selected Program Type  
You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received.  
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies  
with your selected type of program.  
2
Select the type of program to be received  
Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the  
type of program you want to listen to.  
The selection includes:  
The display blinks and the seek starts.  
If your selected type of program is found, the name or the  
frequency of the station is displayed and the station is tuned  
into.  
Speech  
Music  
(All Speech)  
(All Music)  
(News)  
"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.  
1. News  
2. Information  
3. Sports  
(Information)  
(Sports)  
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Please see the menu settings (page 39) about switching between  
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.  
NOTE  
If no program can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.  
If you want to select another type of program, repeat steps 2 and  
3 above.  
Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Program:  
When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek  
Registration of a station as a PTY  
You can register a station as a program type.  
tuning.  
The tuner scans for another station with the same type of  
program.  
To register a non-RDS station as a program type:  
Canceling Program Type Function During Its Operation:  
1
2
3
Tune your radio to the non-RDS station that you want to  
Press the 38(PTY) button.  
register as the program type.  
Confirming Program Type:  
Press the 38(PTY) button to enter the program type selection  
mode.  
Press the DISP button.  
The program type of the station currently tuned to will be  
displayed for five seconds. During that time, "Entry" will blink in  
the display.  
Press the FM/AM button to select the program type you want  
to register. Follow the instructions in 2 to enter the program  
type selection mode.  
NOTE  
4
5
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.  
If you tune to frequencies for which no program type has been  
stored, "No Entry" will be displayed.  
The station will be registered as a program type, allowing it to  
be the target of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are.  
Press the 38(PTY) button to end the program type selection  
mode.  
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 automatically:  
Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. The display of  
the text will be scrolled repeatedly.  
To scroll manually:  
1
Press the DISP or CLK button to change the upper part of the  
display to radio text.  
2
Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one  
scrolling display of the text.  
NOTE  
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CD/External disc control features  
I 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-  
4/¢  
SRC  
"N"-operation:  
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.  
"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  
Track number  
The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play  
functions may not be operational depending on the unit.  
Track time  
Playing CDs  
Play:  
Disc title/Track title/DNPS  
Press the ¡(EJECT) 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 faceplate will  
close, and the CD will start playing.  
The ••• (CD-IN) indicator will light when a CD has been  
inserted.  
Playing CDs Already Inserted:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode.  
"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.  
The CD will start playing.  
••• (CD-IN) indicator  
Pausing and Restarting CD Play:  
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Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.  
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
Mode Display Examples  
Eject:  
"CD2" ...when a CD player is connected  
"DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected  
"DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected  
Press the ¡(EJECT) button. The faceplate will slide to eject  
the CD.  
Press the ¡(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.  
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:  
2CAUTION  
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is  
already there.  
NOTE  
The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will  
get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.  
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with  
the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention  
to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action,  
then operate the unit.  
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.  
NOTE  
The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is  
moving.  
The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the  
¡(EJECT), SRC, and ATT buttons, as well as the volume  
control button.  
When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you  
try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the  
CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.  
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. Instead, the reverse play function is  
canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point  
normal play will automatically resume.  
Playing Other Disc mode  
This function permits the connection of optional players and  
the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current  
unit).  
Playing Discs:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc  
control mode.  
The disc will start playing.  
NOTE  
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CD/External disc control features  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
NOTE  
Track Search  
Search forward or backward 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.  
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.  
Track / Disc Repeat  
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers)  
Turning Repeat Play On/Off:  
Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search  
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not  
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.  
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and  
off as follows:  
M
Making a Forward Track Search:  
Track Repeat ON  
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.  
M
Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)  
M
Track/Disc Repeat OFF  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers)  
Track Repeat/T-Repeat/Repeat ONis displayed and the track  
number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.  
Disc Repeat/D-Repeat ONis displayed and the disc number  
blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.  
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the  
last track on a disc.  
NOTE  
Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
Disc Search  
(Function of disc changers)  
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc  
changer.  
Making a Reverse Disc Search:  
Track Scan  
Press the DISCbutton to display the desired disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number  
decreases by one.  
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until  
you find the track that you want to listen to.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
Starting the Track Scan :  
Press the SCAN button. Track Scan/Scan ONis displayed  
and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.  
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
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.  
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:  
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Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep  
on listening to a track normally.  
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the  
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.  
NOTE  
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the track number is  
blinking.  
The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.  
The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.  
The track starts playing.  
Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating:  
Press the 38 button.  
NOTE  
You cannot use the direct track search function while doing track  
or disc scans or using random or magazine-random play.  
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.  
Starting the disc scan:  
Press the D.SCN button. "Disc Scan ON" is displayed and the  
first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order they  
are loaded on the changer.  
Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote)  
Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want  
to listen to.  
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.  
1
Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of  
the disc that you want to listen to.  
The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10  
seconds.  
NOTE  
The disc scan function is canceled 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.  
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the  
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.  
NOTE  
Input "0" to select disc 10.  
If you input more than two numbers all at once, a search will be  
made only of the last number input.  
2
Press either the DISC+ or DISCbutton while the number  
inputted is blinking.  
Direct Track Search  
(Function of Remote)  
The disc starts playing.  
Using the remote, directly input the track number that you  
want to listen to.  
Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating:  
Press the 38 button.  
1
Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of  
the track that you want to listen to.  
The selected track number will blink in the display for 10  
seconds.  
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CD/External disc control features  
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)  
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.  
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z  
1
Play the disc whose name you want to preset.  
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z  
NOTE  
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê  
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.  
ë
î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi  
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.  
NOTE  
The operation and characters that can be entered may change  
as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.  
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 ].  
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.  
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is  
entered.  
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be  
made.  
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the  
desired position.  
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢  
button to the right.  
NOTE  
Direct Alphabet Input (KDC-X915/X815 only)  
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the  
TRACK+ or TRACKbuttons, respectively, on the remote  
control.  
(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)  
If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997  
are connected (except for KDC-C560), you can directly input  
letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote.  
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".  
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.  
Character  
Button to press  
# Times pressed  
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.  
#3  
#2  
#6  
#2  
#3  
1
1
2
3
2
D”  
A”  
N”  
C”  
E”  
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for  
the name.  
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NOTE  
NOTE  
You can enter up to 10 characters for each name.  
This function can only be used in disc changers that were  
manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units  
cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been  
made by the unit that is playing.  
Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before  
will appear as "NO ACCESS" when the disc names are  
displayed. When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO  
ACCESS" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it  
using the disc scan or a similar function to display the disc  
name. Also note that "NO DISC" will be displayed when a disc  
has not been loaded.  
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Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK  
button on the remote.  
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is  
canceled.  
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be  
stored with the characters input so far.  
NOTE  
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.  
Rapid display (forward / reverse):  
Press the DISC+ or DISCbutton.  
Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset  
names/disc titles in order.  
Pressing the DISCbutton will rapidly display the preset  
names/disc titles in reverse order.  
2
When the name appears for the disc you want to play  
Press the OK button.  
The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled, and the disc  
name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.  
To cancel DNPP mode:  
Press the DNPP button.  
The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be canceled.  
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)  
(Function of Remote)  
If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to  
in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start  
playing it.  
1
Press the DNPP button on the remote.  
"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset  
play mode is entered.  
The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to  
which you are currently listening are successively displayed for  
five seconds each.  
In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not  
been disc name preset will display "NO NAME" .  
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CD/External disc control features  
Switching Display for Discs  
Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.  
• During horizontal division mode  
Left side display  
Right side display  
DISP button  
CLK button  
Switching Display for Discs:  
Each time you press the DISP or CLK button, the display  
during disc play switches as follows:  
• During vertical division mode display  
Graphic  
Track number  
Track Time  
Upper part display  
DISP button  
Lower part display  
CLK button  
Spectrum Analyzer1  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
Spectrum Analyzer3  
Analog clock  
DNPS  
Track Time  
DNPS  
Track Time  
DNPS  
Track number  
DNPS  
Disc Title  
Disc Title  
Track Title  
Digital clock  
Spectrum Analyzer1  
Track Title  
NOTE  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
+ Clock  
This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask  
function is on.  
Spectrum Analyzer2  
+ Graphic  
• During the full-screen display mode  
The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed.  
NOTE  
Graphic + Clock  
Date  
For information regarding the display items, refer to "Switching  
Display" (page 12).  
NOTE  
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.  
You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name  
function (see p. 28).  
Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.  
If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,  
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.  
When an attempt is made to display the title of a disc for which  
a disc title/track title has not been recorded, the CD will display  
"NO TEXT" , the MD player built into this unit will display "NO  
TITLE" , and an MD changer will display "NO TITLE/NO NAME".  
Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some  
characters may not be displayable.  
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Random Play  
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another disc/track will be selected and played.  
NOTE  
1
Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.  
Random ONis displayed when random play is turned on.  
The track number will change over and over in the display as  
the next track is being selected.  
Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
The time needed for random selection depends on the number  
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.  
When the track has been selected, play will begin.  
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being  
played.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers)  
Text Scroll  
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using  
random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using  
the same function.  
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.  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another track will be selected and played.  
To scroll automatically:  
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.  
The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.  
NOTE  
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
To scroll manually:  
1
Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc title or track  
title at the upper part of the display.  
2
Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one  
scrolling display of the titles.  
Magazine Random Play  
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
(Function of disc changers)  
NOTE  
Please see the menu settings (page 39) about switching  
between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.  
Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.  
1
Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on  
and off.  
"M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is  
turned on.  
The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the  
display as the next track is being selected.  
When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.  
The selected disc/ track number blinks in the display as it is  
being played.  
NOTE  
This function is not available with the following models:  
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401  
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Menu settings  
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.  
4/¢  
38  
FM/AM  
1
2
Enter the menu mode  
Press the MENU button for at least one second.  
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.  
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current  
settings displayed.  
Selecting function to set  
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.  
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
DISP  
MENU  
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor  
tone function from on to off, first search through the  
functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.  
Menu display  
TI indicator  
3
4
Changing setting for currently displayed function  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.  
The setting will change for each function.  
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from  
on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.  
Ending the menu mode  
Press the MENU button.  
NOTE  
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished. If you fail to  
end the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly,  
including the Traffic Information function and the Alarm function.  
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Touch Sensor Tone  
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button  
operation. It can be switched on or off.  
Calendar Adjustment  
Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar  
function.  
Display and setting:  
Display and setting:  
"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on.  
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.  
1
Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in  
the menu system.  
NOTE  
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to  
enter the Calendar adjustment mode.  
The date display will blink.  
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.  
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.  
Manual Time Adjustment  
Adjust the time manually.  
Adjusting the date  
Press the FM or AM button  
NOTE  
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.  
This adjustment is available only when the automatic time  
adjustment is set to off. (page 34)  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
Display and setting:  
1
Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function  
in the menu system.  
Calendar Mode  
You can set the date formats of the calendar function.  
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to  
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.  
The time display will blink.  
Display and setting:  
1
3
4
Select the display "Date Mode" during the selecting function in  
the menu system.  
Adjusting the hours  
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM  
button to make the hours go back.  
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.  
Adjusting the minutes  
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the  
4 button to make the minutes go back.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
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Menu settings  
Memo Mode  
You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when  
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z  
that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.  
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z  
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 íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê  
ë î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi  
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds 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.  
Entering the month or day setting mode  
Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day  
setting mode.  
The month display blinks when in month mode, the day display  
blinks when in day setting mode.  
The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set  
when the units power is first turned on. (Calendar function)  
the DISP button for at least one second scrolls the display  
once, regardless of the text scroll setting.  
Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text  
to disappear from the display.  
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.  
5
6
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.  
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters  
switches as follows.  
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 manual time  
adjustment.  
Display and setting:  
"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment  
"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment  
Adjusting Time Automatically:  
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Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several  
minutes.  
The clock will adjust automatically to the local time.  
NOTE  
The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to  
is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another RDS  
station.  
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Menu settings  
Security Code  
When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you  
cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is  
input. This function helps prevent theft.  
# Times  
pressed  
Step  
Button to press  
Display  
1
2
3
4
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
4
6
2
1
3”  
5”  
1”  
0”  
NOTE  
You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code  
function. Turning off the power during the procedure will  
deactivate the security code setting.  
Once the security code function has been activated, Security”  
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be  
possible to cancel this function afterwards.  
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Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.  
The security code will be set.  
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking  
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When  
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the  
code.  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
2
Select the four digits to use in your security code.  
8
9
Press the Preset button and input the security code again.  
NOTE  
Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.  
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code  
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is  
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be  
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.  
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to  
input the code.  
The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it  
to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.  
Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down  
and keep it separately in a safe place).  
3
Press the MENU button for at least one second.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
4
5
NOTE  
Keep pressing the FM button until the Securityappears in  
the display.  
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode  
will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 5 to 9  
above again.  
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds.  
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating  
the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"  
appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.  
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:  
The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in  
the display, asking you to input the security code.  
Repeat steps 8 and 9 above, and input the security code.  
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"  
appears in the display.  
6
Press the preset button and enter the security code that you  
have selected in step 2.  
Example: Use "3510" as the security code.  
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter  
the correct code to turn the unit on.  
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Display and setting:  
Selectable Illumination  
You can switch the color of the button illumination between  
green and red.  
"Graphic ON" : The graphic display works.  
"Graphic OFF" : The graphic display does not work.  
Display and setting:  
"Color Green" : The color of the illumination is green.  
"Color Red" : The color of the illumination is red.  
Black Mask  
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:  
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 •••(CD-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.  
Display and setting:  
"Bright 0" "Bright 10"  
NOTE  
The initial setting value while your car's light switch is turned on  
is "5" , and while 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 wire  
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 units 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.  
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Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
Function of the KDC-X915  
Dual Zone System  
Attenuator Gain Selection  
The attenuator gain can be switched to either -20 dB or -60 dB.  
Choose the -60dB setting when using a high-output amplifier.  
The factory default is -20dB.  
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:  
Display and setting:  
"ATT LOW" : The attenuator gain level is set at -20dB.  
"ATT HIGH" : The attenuator gain level is set at -60dB.  
"Zone 2 ON" : The dual zone system function is on.  
"Zone 2 OFF" : The dual zone system function is off.  
NOTE  
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 units tuner or CD 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 while the non-fading  
preout is switched on, the sound of the non-fading preout does  
not be outputted.  
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815  
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  
KEX/ec4 (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.  
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:  
"Kex/ec4 set ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and  
can be adjusted.  
Display and setting:  
"OPEN SW 1" "OPEN SW 3"  
"Kex/ec4 set OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not  
appeared.  
NOTE  
The initial setting value is "1" .  
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unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on. In such a  
situation, turn it off.  
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.  
Display and setting:  
Text Scroll  
"TI ON" : The Traffic Information function is on.  
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.  
This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text to be  
scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between  
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The  
factory default is automatic scrolling.  
Display and setting:  
"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling  
"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling  
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.  
"TI OFF" : The Traffic Information function is off.  
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 you turn on the TI function, the motorized antenna will  
extend automatically.  
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)  
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to  
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.  
The factory default for this function is ON.  
Display and setting:  
"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on.  
"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.  
NOTE  
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause  
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Basic Operations of remote  
KDC-X915/X815  
2CAUTION  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the  
dashboard.  
+
SRC  
SRC  
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:  
Use two "AAA"-size batteries.  
TUNE /4/TRACK  
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +  
38  
4
FM/DISC +  
ATT  
¢
TUNE  
TRACK  
FM  
+
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as  
illustrated.  
DSIC  
38  
AM  
AM/DISC  
Insert the batteries with the + and poles aligned properly,  
DNPP/  
SBF  
DIRECT  
OK  
following the illustration inside the case.  
DNPP  
OK  
ABC  
DEF  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GHI  
JKL  
TUV  
QZ  
MNO  
WXY  
#0-9/A-Z  
PRS  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a  
doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.  
KDC-9015  
NOTE  
+
SRC  
The provided batteries are intended for use in operation  
checking, and their service life may be short.  
When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace  
both of the batteries with new ones.  
A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on  
the unit that is connected.  
SRC  
TUNE /4/TRACK  
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +  
38  
4
FM/DISC +  
ATT  
¢
TUNE  
TRACK  
FM  
+
DSIC  
38  
AM  
AM/DISC  
DNPP/  
SBF  
OK  
DNPP  
OK  
Basic operations  
VOLUME buttons  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Press the + button to turn the volume up.  
Press the button to turn the volume down.  
SRC button  
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Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as  
follows:  
AM/FM button  
Press the AM button to select the AM band.  
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,  
and FM3 bands.  
M
Tuner mode  
M
During station name input, selects digits and symbols.  
CD mode  
OK button  
M
During station name input, stores the already input data in  
memory and ends the input mode.  
External disc control mode 1  
M
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode  
During Station name preset play mode, selects station.  
M
DNPP button  
Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode.  
Standby mode  
38 button  
NOTE  
Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection (PTY) mode.  
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station  
name.  
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.  
Number/ letter entry buttons (KDC-X915/X815 only)  
Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.  
Use to enter letters (alphabetical) during station name preset.  
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.  
ATT button  
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.  
Tuner features  
4/¢ (TUNE) buttons  
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).  
Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.  
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Basic Operations of remote  
CD/External disc control features  
4/¢ buttons  
Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.  
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.  
Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.  
DISC buttons (for disc changers)  
Press the DISCbutton to search through the discs backward.  
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward.  
Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.  
38 button  
When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc  
name.  
OK button  
During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory  
and ends the input mode.  
Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.  
DNPP button (for disc changers)  
Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.  
Number/ letter entry buttons (KDC-X915/X815 only)  
Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track  
(disc) searches.  
Use to enter letters during disc name preset.  
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Accessories  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and  
External view  
External view  
......... Number of items  
disconnect the - battery.  
......... Number of items  
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,  
battery, ignition.  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
.........1  
.........1  
N
T
T
N
8
9
0
L
R
T
T
N
N
.........1  
.........1  
.........1  
.........2  
.........2  
.........1  
R
L
2CAUTION  
.........1  
.........1  
If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect  
the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and  
off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a  
power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery  
wires, the battery may die.  
If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the  
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.  
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires arent touching to  
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with  
the same rating.  
Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the  
car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent a short  
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the  
unconnected wires or the terminals.  
!
.........1  
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which  
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if  
you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the  
car.  
2CAUTION  
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your  
unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material.  
Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See  
the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.  
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
2WARNING  
DC/DC converter box  
(Wrap the cushion  
(Accessory!) around  
this box.)  
Rear right output (Red)  
Rear left output (White)  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the  
battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis  
(ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in  
turn may start a fire. Always connect those  
wires to the power source running through the  
fuse box.  
Non-fading right output (Red)  
(KDC-X915/X815 only)  
Non-fading left output (White)  
(KDC-X915/X815 only)  
2CAUTION  
Separate this box from the unit and  
antenna cords. If they are too close, it  
may cause the reception to get noise.  
Front right output (Red)  
Front left output (White)  
2CAUTION  
When only two speakers are being connected  
to the system, connect the connectors either  
to both the front output terminals or to both  
the rear output terminals (do not mix front and  
rear). For example, if you connect the +  
connector of the left speaker to a front output  
terminal, do not connect the -connector to a  
rear output terminal.  
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.  
FM/AM antenna input  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
NOTE  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
To connect the Disc changer or  
DAB unit, consult each manual.  
When using the optional power amplifier, connect  
Fuse (5A:KDC-X915)  
(10A:KDC-X815/9015)  
P.CONT  
to its power control terminal.  
Power control wire (Blue/White)  
White/Black  
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect  
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or  
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the  
film-type antenna.  
ANT.  
CONT  
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)  
To front left speaker  
(KDC-X815/9015 only)  
FRONT L  
+
White  
To car light control switch  
ILLUMI  
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)  
Gray/Black  
To front right speaker  
(KDC-X815/9015 only)  
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier  
having the external amp control function.  
FRONT R  
+
EXT.CONT  
External amplifier control wire  
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X915/X815 only)  
Gray  
Green/Black  
Ignition key  
switch  
To rear left speaker  
(KDC-X815/9015 only)  
REAR L  
+
ACC  
Green  
Ignition wire (Red)  
Car fuse box  
Car fuse  
box  
(Main fuse)  
Purple/Black  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
To rear right speaker  
(KDC-X815/9015 only)  
REAR R  
+
Purple  
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)  
Battery  
+
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)  
Locking the faceplate to the unit  
I
Installation (non-Japanese cars)  
I
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.  
Firewall or metal support  
1
2
Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 14) and  
remove the faceplate.  
Accessory4  
Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the  
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from  
the unit.  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with  
a screwdriver or similar  
utensil and attach it in  
place.  
Accessory7  
Phillips truss  
head sheet  
metal screw  
(commercially  
available)  
3
Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and  
then reattaching the faceplate.  
2CAUTION  
Accessory2  
Metal mounting  
strap  
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.  
NOTE  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit  
is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may  
skip).  
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.  
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  
I
Removing the Unit  
I
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
2
Make the faceplate control panel appear.  
Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frameand  
then remove the hard rubber frame.  
3
4
Remove the hex head machine screw with washer (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.  
Accessory4  
Accessory0  
Removal tool  
L
Accessory3  
Removal tool  
NOTE  
If the unit is removed while  
the faceplate is closed, use  
the removal tool with the left  
and right reversed, as  
illustrated.  
R
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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Installation (Japanese-cars)  
I
Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars)  
On the factory-installed radio bracket, flatten all  
the tabs or holes that are not flush (except  
those used for screws), using a hammer or  
similar utensil.  
Tab  
Accessory8  
J-Car Bracket  
Hole  
(follow indications for L/R)  
After aligning the J-Car bracket  
with the factory-installed radio  
bracket, tighten the screws.  
N
T
8mm  
8mm  
L
Factory-installed  
Radio Bracket  
T
N
Factory-installed  
5mm  
5mm  
Radio Bracket  
Accessory5  
Accessory6  
for Toyota car  
N
for Nissan car  
T
R
T
N
2CAUTION  
Damage to the unit will result  
from using screws other than  
those provided.  
Factory trim bezel  
Accessory9  
J-Car Trim Plate  
(place thick part on  
bottom)  
Once you have affixed the factory-installed radio bracket  
with the screws, use a standard-tipped screwdriver (not  
Philips) or similar utensil to pry the tabs of the J-Car  
bracket to make them fit into the holes in the factory-  
installed radio bracket (depending on the car make).  
Tab  
N Nissan car  
T Toyota car  
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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  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The power does not turn on.  
The fuse has blown.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the  
fuse with one with the same rating.  
No sound can be heard, or the  
volume is low.  
Attenuator is turned on.  
Turn off Attenuator.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one  
side.  
Reset the fader or balance settings.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected  
incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness  
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to  
Terminals".  
The values of VOL OFFSETare low.  
Increase the values of VOL OFFSET. (see p. 11)  
Nothing happens when the  
buttons are pressed.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in  
the car.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
The sound quality is poor or  
distorted.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output  
terminal is connected to a different speaker.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
The memory is erased when  
the ignition is turned off.  
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper  
terminal.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
The faceplate does not open or  
close.  
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.  
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on  
"Removing the Faceplate".(page.14)  
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CD/External disc control mode  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
A CD ejects as soon as it is  
loaded.  
The CD is upside-down.  
The CD is quite dirty.  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"  
(see p. 6).  
The disc control mode cannot  
be selected.  
No wire has been connected to the disc changer input  
terminal on the unit.  
Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on  
the unit.  
The specified disc does not  
play, but another one plays  
instead.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD with the labeled 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 with the CD is wrong. Clean the CD.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).  
The display shows that the  
changer is being played, but no  
sound can be heard.  
The specified track will not  
play.  
Random play or magazine random play has been  
selected.  
Turn off random play or magazine random play.  
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.  
If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:  
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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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.  
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 quite 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 center.  
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),  
stopping all operation.  
HOLD  
] 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 will start playing again.  
If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.  
] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.  
••• (CD-IN)  
If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.  
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Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz 107.9 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 )  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 )  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB  
Maximum output power (KDC-X815/9015).....................45 W × 4  
Full bandwidth power  
(at less than 1% THD) (KDC-X815/9015)........................22 W × 4  
Tone action  
Bass: ...........................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Treble: .........................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load ..................4500 mV/10 k(during disc play)  
Preout impedance..................................................................80Ω  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz 1700 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB).............................28 dBµ (25 µV)  
General  
Operating voltage .............................14.4 V (11 16 V allowable)  
Current consumption  
CD player section  
(KDC-X915) ....................................................................5 A  
(KDC-X815/9015) .........................................................10 A  
Installation size (W × H × D)  
Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=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).................................10 Hz 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio  
(KDC-X915) ..........................................182 × 53 × 160 mm  
(7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-5/16 in.)  
(KDC-X815/9015)..................................182 × 53 × 162 mm  
(7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-3/8 in.)  
Weight  
(KDC-X915) .................................................4.0 Lbs (1.8 kg)  
(KDC-X815/9015) ........................................4.2 Lbs (1.9 kg)  
(KDC-X915/X815) .........................................105 dB (1 kHz)  
(KDC-9015) ....................................................93 dB (1 kHz)  
Dynamic range  
(KDC-X915/X815) .....................................................100 dB  
(KDC-9015) ................................................................93 dB  
Channel separation  
(KDC-X915) ..............................................................100 dB  
(KDC-X815) ................................................................95 dB  
(KDC-9015) ................................................................85 dB  
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