CD-RECEIVER
KDC-8020
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2149-00 (M)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
2WARNING
2CAUTION
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 0.75mm2
(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.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• 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.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• 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.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and
says that the component uses laser beams
that have been classified as Class 1. It
means that the unit is utilizing laser beams
that are of a weaker class. There is no
danger of hazardous radiation outside the
unit.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
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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Safety precautions
Lens Fogging
NOTE
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.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. 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.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operatin should be restored.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p. 18) to prevent theft.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• 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
Cleaning the CD Slot
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.
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than
a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW
after reading the caution items on the
package etc.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark
.
Burrs
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
Burrs
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
• Store CDs in their cases.
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General features
Power
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u / d
AM
FM
ANG
SRC
Turning ON the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition ON.
The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed.
Turing OFF the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 19) lapses,
the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.
Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause
damage.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 18) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
4 / ¢
ATT / LOUD
DISP / NAME.S
CLK
Q
/ AUD
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Clock indicator
ATT indicator
Display
Tuner
CD
"TUNER"
"CD"
External disc
Auxiliary input
"DISC"/"CD2"
"AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
Speaker Setting
indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
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Volume
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Frequency
Station name
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
"SNPS"
In CD & External disc source
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Information
Display
Track Time
Disc name
"DNPS"
Disc title (In External disc source)
Track title (In External disc source)
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
Switching Clock Display
Switching the displayed information.
Press the [CLK] button.
When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock
display and current source.
During clock display the clock indicator is ON.
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General features
switch as shown below.
System Q
4 Adjust the Audio item
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
1 Select the source to set
Bass Center Frequency
Bass level
"Bass F"
"Bass"
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
–8 — +8
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
"Bass Q"
"Bass EXT"
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
ON/OFF
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Middle Center Frequency "MID F"
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
–8 — +8
Sound setting
Display
Middle level
"Middle"
Middle Q Factor
"Middle Q"
1.0/2.0
Flat
"Flat"
Treble Center Frequency "TRE F"
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Rock
Top 40
Pops
Jazz
"Rock"
"Top 40"
"Pops"
"Jazz"
Treble level
Balance
"Treble"
"Balance"
"Fader"
Fader
Volume offset
"V Offset"
–8 —
0
Easy
"Easy"
"Scan"
"User"
Scan of Flat — Easy
User memory
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Bass Q Factor
1.00/1.25/1.50
2.00
Bass Center Frequency
60/70/80/100
60/70/80/150
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 8).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
8).
• When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency response is
extended by 20%.
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Audio Control
Press the [AUD] button.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
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1 Enter Standby
4 Select the character type
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Character type
Press the [Q] button.
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
5 Select the characters
Speaker type
Display
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
OFF
"SP OFF"
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 6*9/6inch"
"SP 5/4inch"
"SP O.E.M."
Character
Button
#Times pressed
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
Press the [Q] button.
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
- Internal CD player: 30 discs
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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General features
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 19) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.
• 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.
• "TV"
• "VCP"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
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Tuner features
Hiding the Control Panel
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
SRC
AM
FM
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 19) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
4 / ¢
Reset button
#1 – 6
AUTO / AME
Preset station number
Band display
Frequency display
ST indicator
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Tuner features
Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Choose the tuning mode.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
The "– – – –" display.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
Preset station
seek
"Auto1"
"Auto2"
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Manual
"Manual"
Normal manual tuning control.
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]
Tuning
Selecting the station.
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2 Select the band
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]
— [#6] button.
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CD/External disc control features
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
38
SRC
AM
FM
0
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
SCAN RDM REP
M.RDM
4 / ¢
DISP
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Track number
Track time
Disc number
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
Frequency Step Setting
Changing the tuning frequency step.
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz.
IN indicator
While pressing the [#1] and [#5] button, press the Reset
button.
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band
10 kHz.
• When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original
setting.
• When the frequency step is switched, the frequencies in the
memory are deleted.
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CD/External disc control features
Playing CD
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
When a CD isn't inserted
1 Slide open the faceplate
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Press the [0] button.
2 Insert a CD.
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.
Display
Disc player
"CD2"
"DISC"
CD player
CD changer/MD changer
Pause and play
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
• When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
When a CD is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the CD pauses and plays.
Eject the CD
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
1 Eject the CD
Fast Forwarding
Press the [0] button.
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
2 Close the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
Reversing
3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting
them into this unit can cause damage.
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Track Search
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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Album Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
Track/Album Repeat
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
Press the [AM] or [FM] button.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
Repeat play
Display
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
Track Repeat
Album Repeat
"Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON"
"D-Repeat ON"
(Function of disc changer)
OFF
1 Enter the track number
"Repeat OFF"
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Track Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track Search
Track Scan
Press the [38] button.
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
1 Start Track Scan
Direct Album Search
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Album Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Canceling Direct Album Search
Press the [38] button.
Input "0" to select disc 10.
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CD/External disc control features
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
(Function of Remote)
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Magazine Random Play
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
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Menu system
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
SRC AM
FM
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep" display.
4 / ¢
DISP
MENU
#1 – 4
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
Menu display
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
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Menu system
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to
start over from step 4.
Security Code
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car
Audio Passport" in this package.
2 Do the step 4 and 5 operation, and enter the Security Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
1 Enter Standby
If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input
prohibited time shown below is generated.
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and
input can be done.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
Number of times
the incorrect code was input
Input prohibited time
1
2
3
4
—
3 Enter Security Code mode
5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Enter the Security Code
Press the [#1] — [#4] button.
Example: If your Security Code is "3510".
Step Button
#Times pressed
Display
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
1
2
3
4
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
[#4]
4
6
2
1
"3"
"5"
"1"
"0"
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
5 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [DISP] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
6 Do the step 4 and 5 step operation, and reenter the security
code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
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Manual Clock Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Adjusting the display contrast.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
Display and Setting
"Contrast 0"
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
"Contrast 5" (Original setting)
"Contrast 10"
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Dimmer
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
Press the [MENU] button.
Display
Setting
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Display
Setting
"Button Green"
"Button Red"
The illumination color is green.
The illumination color is red.
OFF Wait Time Setting
Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.
Switching Graphic Display
Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.
Display and Setting
"Off Wait 0s"
Display
Setting
"Graphic ON"
"Graphic OFF"
The graphic part is displayed.
The graphic part isn't displayed.
"Off Wait 3s" (Original setting)
"Off Wait 25s"
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Menu system
System Q
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass
center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center
frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in
Audio control.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
"System Q ON"
"System Q OFF"
The System Q factors are displayed.
The System Q factors aren't displayed.
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,
turn it OFF.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"AMP Bass FLT"
"AMP Bass +6"
"AMP Bass +12"
Bass boost level is flat.
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is high (+12dB).
"Scroll Auto"
Repeats scroll.
"Scroll MANU"
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• MD title
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that
can be controlled from this unit.
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Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
4/¢
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
38
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
[#0] — [#9]
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
DIRECT/OK
DNPP
ATT
VOL.
Basic operations
SRC
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 6).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
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Basic Operations of remote
In Tuner source
In Disc source
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track forward and backward.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing album forward and backward.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
[DIRECT] button
16) mode.
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 12) mode.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 15) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 15), enter the track/disc number.
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Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
2WARNING
......... Number of items
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.
1
.........1
5
.........1
.........2
2CAUTION
• 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 aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the
same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• 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.
• 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
6
7
8
2
3
4
.........2
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........2
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - battery.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
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.
8. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to
make the faceplate control panel appear.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
11 Rear right output (Red)
10 Rear left output (White)
13 Front right output (Red)
14 Front left output (White)
Fuse (10A) 27
To KENWOOD disc changer/
FM/AM
antenna input 15
DAB control input/KPA-SD100/
KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 25
To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals. 26
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)22
4 When using the optional power amplifier,
P.CONT
Power control wire (Blue/White)
16
connect to its power control terminal.
28
White/Black
To front left
speaker 29
5 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.
FRONT • L
ANT.
CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
17
White
30
31
Gray/Black
7 To car light control switch
To front right
speaker 32
ILLUMI
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
19
FRONT • R
Gray
33
34
8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
EXT.CONT.
Green/Black
having the external amp control function.
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) 20
To rear left
speaker 35
REAR • L
Green
36
37
Ignition key
Purple/Black
switch 41
To rear right
speaker 38
ACC 44
REAR • R
Ignition wire (Red) 46
Purple
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
42
39
Battery wire (Yellow) 47
Car fuse box 45
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48
–
+
Battery
43
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)
Installation (Japanese-cars)
Accessory6
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
Firewall or metal support
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
L
R
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)
Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)
Accessory7
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on bottom)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Factory trim bezel
For Nissan Car
For Toyota Car
After aligning the J-Car
bracket with the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
After aligning the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
8mm
Accessory4
8mm
Accessory3
for Nissan car
for Toyota car
5mm
5mm
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.
Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those
provided.
A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting
in a Toyota car.
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Removing the Unit
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.
1 Insert the removal tool into the
indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.
1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 10) and
remove the faceplate.
2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the
unit.
Accessory8
Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on
the back panel.
Accessory2
Removal tool
Accessory5
3 Insert the two removal tools
deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 10) and then
reattaching the faceplate.
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 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.
4 Push upward the removal tool
toward the top, and pull out the
unit halfway while pressing
towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from the
catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with
your hands, being careful not to
drop it.
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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.
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency
can’t be adjusted.19
✔
The <System Q> (page 20) is set OFF.
☞ Set it ON.
General
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
? The power does not turn ON.01
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The fuse has blown.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.24
☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
☞ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 8)
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
✔
There’s no CD inserted.
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't swhich to each source.
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
✔
The Security Code function is already activated.
☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in
the menu items.
? The faceplate does not open or close.09
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
☞ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing
the Faceplate>(page 10).
✔
The preout jack is being used.
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
won’t dim.36
✔
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 dimmer wire isn’t connected.
☞ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
Tuner source
? Radio reception is poor.39
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
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Troubleshooting Guide
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
Tuning.41
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
☞ Enter a station that can be received.
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
Disc source
✔
The CD is upside-down.
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
✔
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
✔
The CD is quite dirty.63
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 5).
☞ Set the switch to "N" side.
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
? Can’t remove disc.64
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
✔
ACC switch was turned OFF.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞ Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down.53
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
? The disc won’t insert.65
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
✔
Another function is ON.
☞ Try another disc instead.
☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
? The specified track will not play.58
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
✔
For the albums first or last song.
☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
random play start by themselves.59
✔
The setting is not canceled.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
☞ 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.
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
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Hold Error:
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ 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.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.
NO NAME:
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having
no disc names preset.E51
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
TOC Error:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
• Attempted to display the disc text or track text
while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
• Attempted to display text during reception of the
station that isn't sending text data.E55
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Blank DISC: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
Load:
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57
No Tr DISC: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
title.E11
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
NO PANEL:
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
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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
(50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Bass : ..........................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .........................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble :.........................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................1800 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
AM tuner section
General
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
(9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB).............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 × 53 × 162 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.4 kg
CD player section
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 (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
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