CD-RECEIVER
KDC-3023R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2478-00 / 00 (MW/IW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2WARNING
2CAUTION
About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1998 or later can be connected to
this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc
changers/ CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players released in 1997 or earlier and disc
changers made by other makers cannot be
connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
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.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and 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 set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
2
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• 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.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• 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.
• 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 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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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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 does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operatin should be restored.
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.
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.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
• 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 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.
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About RDS
About CDs
RDS (Radio Data System)
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
When listening to an RDS station, the
programme service name of the station is
displayed, advising you quickly which station
is being received.
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also
transmit alternative frequency data for the
same station. When you are making long
trips, this function automatically switches to
the particular frequency with the best
reception for the particular network of
stations that you want to listen to. The data is
automatically stored, allowing you to switch
quickly to another RDS stations, broadcasting
the same programme, that has better
reception. These include stations stored in the
station preset memory that you often listen
to.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• 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.
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.
Enhanced Other Network
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other
Network> also transmit information about
other RDS stations that have traffic
information. When you are tuned to a station
that is not transmitting traffic information, but
another RDS station starts transmitting a
traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically
switches to the other station for the duration
of the bulletin.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
.
Burrs
It may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
• 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
Alarm
When an emergency transmission
(announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current
functions are interrupted to allow the warning
to be received.
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.
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• Store CDs in their cases.
General features
Power
Release button
ud
AM
FM
Turning ON the Power
4
¢
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
SRC
ATT/
LOUD
CLK
Q/
AUD
Tuner
CD
"TUNER"
"CD"
External disc
"DISC"
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
Volume
LOUD indicator
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
ATT indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
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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.
Top 40
Pops
Jazz
"TOP40"
"POPS"
"JAZZ"
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.
Easy
"EASY"
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
8).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
• When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and
Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values.
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Audio Control
Listening to the audio during a call
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
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
switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Audio item
System Q
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
"BAS"
"MID"
"TRE"
"BAL"
"FAD"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Fader
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Sound setting
Display
Flat
"FLAT"
Rock
"ROCK"
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General features
Information
Display
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
Track Time
Disc name*
Disc title*
Track title*
Clock
"DNPS"
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
*: <In External disc control mode>
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
Speaker type
Display
Press the Release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
OFF
"SP OFF"
"SP OEM"
"SP 6/6x9"
"SP 5/4"
For the OEM speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
• 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.
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
• 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.
Reattaching the Faceplate
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the
faceplate.
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Program Service name or Frequency
Clock
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
In CD & External disc source
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Tuner features
Tuning
Selecting the station.
FM
AM
4
¢
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
SRC
#1 - 6
MENU
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Station Preset Memory
Band display
Preset station number
AUTO indicator
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Frequency display
3 Put the frequency in the memory
ST indicator
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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Tuner features
RDS features
Auto Memory Entry
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
FM/
PTY
AM
4
¢
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "A-MEMORY" display.
#1 - 6
CLK
TI/
VOL ADJ
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
• When the <AF Function> (page 18) is ON, only RDS stations are
put in the memory.
RDS indicator
PTY indicator
• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in
FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
NEWS indicator
TI indicator
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
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21. Social Affairs
22. Religion
23. Phone In
24. Travel
25. Leisure
26. Jazz Music
27. Country Music
28. National Music
29. Oldies Music
30. Folk Music
31. Documentary
"SOCIAL"
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
"RELIGION"
"PHONE IN"
"TRAVEL"
"LEISURE"
"JAZZ"
"COUNTRY"
"NATION M"
"OLDIES"
"FOLK M"
"DOCUMENT"
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
2 Select the Program Type
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.
• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below.
Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31
• The Program Type can be put in the [#1] — [#6] button memory
and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page
12).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 12).
No. Program Type
Display
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Music
Speech
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
"MUSIC"
"SPEECH"
"NEWS"
"AFFAIRS"
"INFO"
"SPORT"
"EDUCATE"
"DRAMA"
"CULTURE"
"SCIENCE"
"VARIED"
3 Search for the selected Program Type station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
[¢] button again.
Culture
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
10. Science
11. Varied
12. Pop Music
"POP M"
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
13. Rock Music
14. Easy Listening Music
15. Light Classical
16. Serious Classical
17. Other Music
18. Weather
"ROCK M"
"EASY M"
"LIGHT M"
"CLASSICS"
"OTHER M"
"WEATHER"
"FINANCE"
"CHILDREN"
19. Finance
20. Children's programs
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RDS features
Program Type preset
Traffic Information
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
Press the [TI] button.
Presetting the Program Type
Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function
turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 11).
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it
switches to traffic information.
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Calling up the preset Program Type
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 11).
• During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.
• During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is
automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic
information it's automatically the remembered volume.
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
Receiving other traffic information stations
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 11).
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information
Setting the volume during Traffic Information.
2 Enter Changing Language mode
Press the [CLK] button.
1 Receive the station.
2 Set the volume you want.
3 Select the language
Press the [#1] — [#3] button.
Button
Language
3 Preset the volume
Press the [VOL ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds.
The volume level display blinks 1 time.
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
English
French
German
4 Exit Changing Language mode
Press the [CLK] button.
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CD/External disc control features
Playing CD
FM/
AM/
DISC-
DISC+
¢
When a CD is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
0
4
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Eject the CD
Press the [0] button.
3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting
them into this unit can cause damage.
SRC
SCAN
REP M.RDM
SCRL RDM
MENU
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Track number
IN indicator
Display
Disc player
"CD-2"
"DISC"
"DISC"
CD player
CD changer
MD changer
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
Track time
Disc number
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
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CD/External disc control features
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Scan
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCAN] button.
"SCAN ON"/"TSCN ON" is displayed.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Track Search
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.
Album Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Track/Album Repeat
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
Magazine Random Play
(Function of disc changer)
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
"REP ON"/
"TREP ON"
"DREP ON"
"REP OFF"
When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed.
Album Repeat (Function of disc changer)
OFF
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
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Menu system
Disc Naming (DNPS)
(Function of disc changer)
Attaching a title to a CD.
FM
AM
4
¢
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
A title can't be attached to a MD.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
3 Select Name set mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "NAME SET" display.
MENU
4 Enter Name set mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
5 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Menu display
6 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and attach a name.
8 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Media that you can attach a name to
AUTO indicator
RDS indicator
NEWS indicator
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you
used to name it.
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Press the [SCRL] button.
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Menu system
"BEEP OFF"
Beep canceled.
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.
Manual Clock Adjustment
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
16) is set as OFF.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"BEEP" display.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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.
Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Display
Setting
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Display
Setting
"BEEP ON"
Beep is heard.
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
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• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code
for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-
Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.
removed, warning potential thieves.
Display
Setting
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an
FM station.
Local Seek <In Tuner mode>
Selectable Illumination
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"COL GRN"
"COL RED"
The illumination color is green.
The illumination color is red.
"LO.S OFF"
"LO.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>
It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the
radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when
interrupt is prohibited can be set.
Sets the tuning mode.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"
"AUTO 1"
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Display and Setting
"NEWS OFF"
"NEWS 00M"
Manual
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
"NEWS 90M"
When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin
Interrupt function is ON.
When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it
switches to the news bulletin.
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
10).
• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be
received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.
• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic
information (page 12).
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Menu system
Display
Setting
AF (Alternative Frequency)
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same
RDS network with better reception.
Display
Setting
Monaural Reception <In FM reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
Display
Setting
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the
same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming
broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a
case.
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
Restricting RDS Region
Setting the displayed text scroll.
(Region Restrict Function)
Display
Setting
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region.
"SCL MANU"
"SCL AUTO"
Doesn't scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• MD title
Display
Setting
"REG ON"
"REG OFF"
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programs or use different program service names.
Disc Naming <In External disc control mode>
For the setting method refer to the <Disc Naming> (page 15).
Auto TP Seek
When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,
another traffic information station with better reception will be
searched for automatically.
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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
2
3
4
5
6
.........4
.........4
.........1
.........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
.........1
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - battery.
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.
• 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.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the - battery.
8. Press the reset button.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
10 Rear left output (White)
Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2
Rear right output (Red) 4
KENWOOD disc changer input 14
REAR
L
To connect the Disc changer,
consult your Disc changer
manual. 15
R
Antenna Cord (ISO) 1
Fuse (10A) 13
FM/AM antenna
input 3
Wiring harness
(Accessory1) 16
Connector Function Guide
Pin Numbers for
ISO Connectors
Cable Color
Functions
17
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation. 21
TEL mute wire (Brown)
External Power
Connector
TEL MUTE
Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Yellow
Blue/White
Red
A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8
Battery wire (Yellow) 6
Ignition wire (Red) 7
Black
If no connections are
made, do not let the wire
come out from the tab. 18
Speaker
Connector
See page 21
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23
(Blue/White) 20
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
P.CONT
ANT.CONT
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A
Connector B
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Green/Black
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Installation
■ Installation
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of
vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
Firewall or metal support
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the
connection as illustrated.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to
install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector
is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to
the constant power supply.
Unit
Vehicle
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to
the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to
the ignition.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially available)
Self-tapping screw
(commercially available)
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not
connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins
are connected to the constant power supply).
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.
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Installation
■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars
■ Removing the hard rubber frame
1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 22)
and then remove the hard rubber frame.
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory
screws.
Catch
Lock
N
T
8 mm
8mm
MAX.
MAX.
N
T/N
4
T
5
ø5mm
ø5mm
Accessory2
Removal tool
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
Accessory4...for Nissan car
2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two
locations.
Accessory5 ...for Toyota car
• During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided.
The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit.
• Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with
excessive force during the installations.
■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the
faceplate to the main unit so
that it does not fall off,
screw in the provided screw
(ø4 X 16 mm) in the hole
shown below.
Accessory6
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.
Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole
than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact
and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Installation
■ Removing the Unit
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.
1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then
remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
General
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔
The fuse has blown.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
Accessory2
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
Screw (M4X8)
Removal tool
☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
(commercially
available)
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06
✔
There’s no CD inserted.
4 Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't swhich to each source.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
Be careful to avoid injury from
the catch pins on the removal
tool.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
5 Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
? The TEL mute function does not work.15
✔
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
not connected.16
✔
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.
☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.
? 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.
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Troubleshooting Guide
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
☞ Clean the CD.
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".
The CD is upside-down.53
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Try another disc instead.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? The specified track will not play.58
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The preout jack is being used.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
random play start by themselves.59
✔
The setting is not canceled.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
☞ 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.
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
☞ Receive another RDS station.
Tuner source
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
? Radio reception is poor.39
☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
✔
The CD is upside-down.
? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.
☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the
tuner sound volume is used.
✔
The CD is quite dirty.63
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 5).
? Can’t remove disc.64
Disc source
✔
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
ACC switch was turned OFF.
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
☞ 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.
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions>(page 3).
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this unit has been removed.E30
?The disc won’t insert.65
➪ Replace it.
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
E-77:
E-99:
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.
?Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
For the albums first or last song.
☞ 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.
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 "E-99" code does not
disappear, consult your nearest service center.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
• 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-CPS89, KDC-CPS87,
KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected, the Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
HOLD:
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.
NO NAME:
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
LOAD:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having
no disc names preset.E51
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
➪ Insert the CD.
NO DISC:
E-04:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
Attempted to display the disc text or track text while
the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
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.
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57
NO ACCES: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
(Function of remote)
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59
➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the
display continues to flash even when the CD has
been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
BLANK:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
title.E11
NO PANEL:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...................8.1 dBf (0.7 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)..............................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ...............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : ..............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : .............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance (during disc play) ................................≤ 600 Ω
MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 157 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-3/16 inch
LW tuner section
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV
Weight...................................................................3.1 lbs (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 .............................................10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ................................................96 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
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