CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X617
KDC-V6017
KDC-516S
KDC-57MR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction
manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation pro-
cedures will help you obtain the best perfor-
mance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of
the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty
card, and in the space provided below. Refer to
the model and serial numbers whenever you call
upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or
service on the product.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Model KDC-X617/V6017/516S/57MR
Serial number
© B64-1876-00 (KW)
Contents
Safety precautions
CD/External disc control features
Warning........................................................................................................3
Safety precautions .......................................................................................4
Handling Compact discs ..............................................................................6
Playing CDs................................................................................................20
Playing Other Disc mode...........................................................................20
Switching Display for Discs .......................................................................21
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................21
Track Search ..............................................................................................21
Disc Search................................................................................................22
Track / Disc Repeat....................................................................................22
Track Scan..................................................................................................22
Random Play..............................................................................................22
Magazine Random Play .............................................................................23
Text / Title Scroll ........................................................................................23
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) .................................................................24
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ................................................................25
Direct Track Search....................................................................................25
Direct Disc Search .....................................................................................26
General features
Power...........................................................................................................8
Switching Modes.........................................................................................8
Volume.........................................................................................................9
Attenuator....................................................................................................9
Loudness .....................................................................................................9
Non-Fading Output.......................................................................................9
Theft Deterrent Faceplate..........................................................................10
System Q...................................................................................................11
Speaker & Woofer setting .........................................................................11
Clock display ..............................................................................................12
Audio control features
Menu settings
Audio Control Setting.................................................................................13
Bass Center Frequency .............................................................................13
Bass Level..................................................................................................13
Bass Quality Factor....................................................................................13
Bass Extend...............................................................................................13
Middle Center Frequency ..........................................................................14
Middle Level ..............................................................................................14
Middle Quality Factor.................................................................................14
Treble Center Frequency ...........................................................................14
Treble Level ...............................................................................................14
Balance Level.............................................................................................14
Fader Level ................................................................................................14
Non-Fading Level .......................................................................................14
High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output.............................................15
High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output..............................................15
Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output....................................15
Phase for Non-Fading Output ....................................................................15
Volume Offset............................................................................................15
Menu System ............................................................................................27
Security Code.............................................................................................28
Touch Sensor Tone....................................................................................29
Manual Time Adjustment ..........................................................................29
Selectable Illumination...............................................................................29
Switching Graphic Display .........................................................................29
Variable Illumination Color Setting.............................................................30
Contrast Adjustment..................................................................................30
Dimmer......................................................................................................30
System Q...................................................................................................31
External Amp Control.................................................................................31
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) ...................................................31
Text Scroll ..................................................................................................31
Basic Operations of remote
Basic operations.........................................................................................32
Tuner features............................................................................................33
CD/External disc control features ..............................................................34
Tuner features
Installation
Tuning ........................................................................................................16
Direct Access Tuning.................................................................................17
Station Preset Memory..............................................................................17
Auto Memory Entry ...................................................................................17
Station Name Preset (SNPS) .....................................................................18
Switching Display for Tuner.......................................................................18
Accessories................................................................................................35
Installation Procedure ................................................................................35
Connecting Wires to Terminals .................................................................36
Installation..................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................40
Specifications.....................................................44
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2Warning
NOTE
2CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations,
following are reproductions of labels on, or
inside the product relating to laser product
safety.
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference
to radio communications, if it is not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Location : Bottom Panel
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
NOTE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
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.
• 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.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so
will cause damage or breakdown.
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
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 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.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use
automotive-grade wires or other wires with
2
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.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it
to strong shock.
2CAUTION
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
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.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate
from the CD and damage the unit.
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• The illustrations of the display and the
panel appearing in this manual are
examples used to explain more clearly how
the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the display in the illustrations
may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some
of the illustrations on the display may
represent something impossible in actual
operation.
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.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
• The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players
being connected.
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p. 28) to prevent theft.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit
still does not operate normally after a while,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
Cleaning the Unit
If the 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.
2CAUTION
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.
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Handling Compact discs
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched
or warped can cause the sound to
skip and the unit to operate
incorrectly, resulting in worsened
sound quality. Take the following
precautions to prevent your CDs from
getting scratched or damaged.
Storing CDs
Checking New CDs for Burrs
When playing a new CD for the first time,
check that there are not any burrs stuck to
the perimeter of the disc or in the central
hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not
load properly or may skip while playing.
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a
similar utensil.
• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to
direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the
dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or
CD-RW is more susceptible than a music
CD to damage from high temperatures and
humidity, and in some cases, may become
unusable if left in the car for long periods
of time.
• Remove CDs from the unit when not
listening to them for a while, and put them
back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs
that are removed from their cases or prop
them against something.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD
(the side opposite the label) when holding
it.
Burrs
Burrs
Cleaning CDs
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently
using a commercially available cleaning cloth
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the
center of the disc and moving outward. Do
not clean CDs with conventional record
cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals
such as paint thinner or benzene.
• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is
more fragile than that on an ordinary music
CD, and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints
on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to
cause skipping when the disc is played. For
these reasons, handle the disc very carefully.
Detailed handling instructions will appear on
the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this
information carefully before using the disc.
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
Tape
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Do Not Load CD Accessories
Do not use commercially available CD
accessories that can be loaded into the CD
slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets,
or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause
the unit to malfunction.
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for
this unit and do not use any special shape
CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause
the unit to malfunction.
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the
Labeled Side
Do not use the CD with the label sticker
stuck on it.
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be
deformed and the sticker to peel off,
resulting in malfunction of the unit.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a
horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may
damage the surface of the CD if you try
pulling it down as it ejects.
• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
only for this unit.
•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not
undergone finalization processing cannot
be played. (For more information on
finalization processing, refer to the manual
for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or
CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally,
depending on the recording status, it may
prove impossible to play certain CDs
recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.
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General features
Power
5/ ∞
Q
SRC / PWR OFF
CLK
Turning on the power:
Press the SRC (source) button.
NOTE
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the power:
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.
NOTE
ATT/LOUD
DISP
FM
AM/
NF
The status of the Security Code function (page 28) is displayed
whenever the power is switched on.
"CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered
"CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered
Release
button
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KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
Clock indicator
Switching Modes
Switching Modes:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode
switches as follows:
M
System Q indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
LOUD indicator
ATT indicator
Tuner mode
M
CD mode
M
KDC-V6017
External disc control mode 1
M
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode
M
Standby mode
Selecting standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the
power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have
the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.
ATT indicator
Clock indicator System Q indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
LOUD indicator
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NOTE
Attenuator
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX
mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-
S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control
mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-
CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or
switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX
mode only).
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original
level.
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates
the attenuator function.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show
in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX
Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.
NOTE
Loudness
Selecting AUX-name display
Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the
AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection
mode.
Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select
"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.
The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the
DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is
turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the
loudness on and off.
NOTE
The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.
Volume
Increasing Volume:
Function of the KDC-X617
Non-Fading Output
You can turn the non-fading output on and off.
Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.
Turning non-fading output On/Off :
Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function
ON or OFF.
"NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.
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General features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or
detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate:
1 • When the control panel is visible:
Press the release button.
2CAUTION
• When the control panel has been hidden:
Press the upper side of the faceplate.
Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket
first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the
connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
Hiding the control panel:
1 Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.
2 Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the
panel.
3 Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.
2CAUTION
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without
attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate
bracket to be deformed.
• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after
removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause
damage to the unit.
NOTE
The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.
NOTE
Opening the control panel:
• 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.
1 Press the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open.
2 Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.
Reattaching the Faceplate:
1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front
toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the
faceplate bracket.
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NOTE
Speaker & Woofer setting
While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,
ATT, L, M and SRC.
Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned
according to the type of speakers.
Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to
the type of subwoofers.
1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
System Q
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types
2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.
of the music.
3 Each time you press the FM/AM button, the mode switches as
Switching the Preset Sound Setting:
Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting
switches as follows:
follows:
Speaker setting mode
Scan of Flat – Easy
Woofer setting mode (KC-__ oy)
(KDC-X617 only)
Easy
(Default setting)
Jazz
User memory*
Pops
4 •In speaker setting mode
*User memory:
Flat
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") /
For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch")/
The unit returns to the state
Top 40
adjusted the last time with
the audio control setting feature.
Rock
As you proceed, each indicator would go on.
NOTE
For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")
• In woofer setting mode
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of Sub
woofer. The setting switches as follows.
"WF OFF" / "WF 12inch A" / "WF 10inch A" / "WF 12inch B" /
"WF 10inch B" / "WF 12inch C" / "WF 10inch C" / "WF 8inch"
/ "WF 12inch D" / "WF 10inch D"
The System Q function changes the values of the following
sound quality parameters:
Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality
factor, treble center frequency, treble level, non-fading level,
high-pass filter frequency for front output, high-pass filter
frequency for rear output, and low-pass filter frequency for non-
fading output.
5 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and
woofer setting mode.
NOTE
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the
speaker setting mode.
• Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and
treble.
• Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency,
low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level.
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General features
Audio control features
Clock display
AUD
Changing the Clock Display:
Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches
between the clock and each mode display.
NOTE
The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.
FM
AM
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KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
Selecting mode
Setting value
KDC-V6017
Selecting mode
Setting value
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Function of the KDC-X617
Audio Control Setting
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
Bass Center Frequency
Adjust the center frequency of the bass.
1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the
Display and setting:
control mode.
"Bass F" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor
is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the
bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz.
2 Selecting mode
Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will
change.
Please refer to the following for the contents of the
adjustment modes.
Bass Level
Adjust the bass level.
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (CD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its own
memory in which to store the bass, middle, treble and N-F level
settings. (N-F level : KDC-X617 only)
The settings made for a particular source are recalled
automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM
mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
Display and setting:
"Bass" : - 8 – + 8
3 Adjust each mode
Function of the KDC-X617
Bass Quality Factor
Press the 4/¢ button.
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.
Adjust the Bass quality factor.
4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
NOTE
Display and setting:
"Bass Q" : 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00
• Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would
clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are
replaced with the values in the audio control setting.
• The following parameters can be set when the System Q
function on the menu settings is ON.
Bass center frequency, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle
center frequency, middle quality factor, and treble center
frequency.
Function of the KDC-X617
Bass Extend
Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.
Display and setting:
"Bass EXT" : ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to
on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.)
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Audio control features
Function of the KDC-X617
Treble Level
Middle Center Frequency
Adjust the center frequency of the middle.
Adjust the treble level.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Treble"/"TRE" : - 8 – + 8
"MID F" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz.
Balance Level
Adjust the balance level.
Middle Level
Adjust the middle level.
Display and setting:
"Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15
Display and setting:
"Middle"/"MID" : - 8 – + 8
Fader Level
Adjust the fader level.
Function of the KDC-X617
Middle Quality Factor
Adjust the middle quality factor.
Display and setting:
"Fader" : Rear 15 – Front 15
Display and setting:
"Middle Q" : 1.0 / 2.0
Function of the KDC-X617
Non-Fading Level
Adjust the Non-fading output level.
Function of the KDC-X617
Treble Center Frequency
Adjust the center frequency of the treble.
Display and setting:
"NF Level" : - 15 – + 15
Display and setting:
"TRE F" : 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz
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Function of the KDC-X617
High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output
Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output.
Function of the KDC-X617
Phase for Non-Fading Output
Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"HPF F" : Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
"NF Phase" : Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)
NOTE
You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear
output, including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the
non-fading preout.
Volume Offset
Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting
the level difference between the basic sound level and the
required level.
Function of the KDC-X617
High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output
Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear output.
Display and setting:
"V Offset"/"VOL Offset" : - 8 –
0
Display and setting:
"HPF R" : Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
NOTE
You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear
output, including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the
non-fading preout.
Function of the KDC-X617
Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output
Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-Fading
output.
Display and setting:
"LPF NF" : 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through
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Tuner features
Tuning
DISP/NAME.S
38
SRC
You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset
station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up
when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator
lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.
Selecting Tuning Mode:
Press the AUTO button.
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as
follows.
#1-6
AUTO/
AME
AM
FM
M
Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)
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M
KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)
M
Manual (Manual Tuning)
Band display
Frequency
Preset station number
Tuning:
1 Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner
mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been
selected.
2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups
of preset stations).
AUTO indicator
ST indicator
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
3 • Auto Seek Tuning
KDC-V6017
Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.
Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.
• Preset station seek tuning
Band display
Frequency
Preset station number
Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next
lowest number).
• Manual Tuning
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.
NOTE
AUTO indicator
ST indicator
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being
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received.
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
NOTE
You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and
AM bands.
Direct Access Tuning
When you know the frequency of the station that you want to
listen to, you can input it directly for quick access.
(Function of remote)
1 Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.
Auto Memory Entry
2 Press the DIRECT button.
"----" is displayed for 10 seconds.
You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in
the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with
the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful
when you are travelling and do not know what stations are
available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way.
If you make no input in the 10-second period, direct access
tuning is automatically canceled.
3 Enter the frequency of the desired station.
If you want to listen to an FM station at 92.1 MHz, for
example, press 0, 9, 2, and 1.
If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz, for example,
press 0, 8, 1, and 0.
NOTE
1 Select the band for auto memory entry.
2 Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto
memory entry.
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.
• You cannot enter frequencies above or below what a band can
receive.
• FM frequencies can only be input in 0.1 MHz steps, and not
0.01 MHz steps.
Recalling a Preset Station:
Canceling Direct Access Tuning:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
Press the DIRECT button again.
Station Preset Memory
Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that
station with a single touch of a button.
1 Select the band/station that you want to have stored.
2 Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for
at least two seconds.
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that
the data has been stored.
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Tuner features
Station Name Preset (SNPS)
Character
Button to press
# Times pressed
You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset
Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be
assigned names.
#3
#2
#6
#2
#3
1
1
2
3
2
“D”
“A”
“N”
“C”
“E”
1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to
enter.
2 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode
is entered.
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.
the name.
3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
NOTE
You can enter up to eight characters for each name.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
6 Assigning Names
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4
or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.
Press the NAME.S button on the unit or the OK button on the
remote.
The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station
Name Preset mode ends.
Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be
stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode
ends.
4 Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
NOTE
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
• You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM
stations.
• All the station names will be erased if you press the Reset
button.
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
• If you want to change the name of a station, first display the
name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then
change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl
îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi
â ä ê ë
NOTE
Direct Alphabet Input
(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)
Direct input can be made of letters (alphabetical) with the letter
entry buttons on the remote.
Switching Display for Tuner
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".
Changing the Display:
Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as
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CD/External disc control features
follows:
FM
0
38
SRC
Station frequency
SNPS name (only when being preset)
SCAN
RDM
REP
DISP/
AM
Release
button
NAME.S
4
¢
M.RDM
KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
Track time
Disc number
Track number
IN indicator
KDC-V6017
Track time
Disc number
Track number
IN indicator
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CD/External disc control features
NOTE
Playing CDs
• When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you
try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the
CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.
• While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,
ATT, L, M and SRC.
Playing CDs:
Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing
the CD insertion slot.
Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the
slot. The CD will start playing. Push back the bottom of the
faceplate with your hand until it locks.
The IN indicator will light when a CD has been inserted.
2CAUTION
Playing Other Disc mode
This function permits the connection of optional players and
the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current
unit).
When inserting a CD, make sure the CD has been completely
drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to do so
might scratch the CD.
Playing CDs Already Inserted:
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the CD
mode.
Playing Discs:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc
control mode.
"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.
The CD will start playing.
The disc will start playing.
Pausing and Restarting CD Play:
NOTE
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit
that is connected.
Mode Display Examples
• "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected
• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected
• "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected
Eject:
Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.
Press the 0 button.
The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.
Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it
locks.
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
2CAUTION
• Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is
already there.
NOTE
• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc
in the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the
changer has finished, the player will return to the first disc and
start playing it.
• The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will
get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.
• When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with
the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention
to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action,
then operate the unit.
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.
Doing so will cause breakdown.
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Hold down on the 4 button.
Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
NOTE
Switching Display for Discs:
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is
canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play will automatically resume.
Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc
play switches as follows:
Track time
Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)
Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)
(KDC-516S/57MT : Function of disc changers)
Track Search
Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc
until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)
(KDC-516S/57MT : Function of disc changers)
Making a Reverse Track Search:
NOTE
Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current
track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous
track, and so forth.
• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (page 24). Note that depending on the unit, display
may not be possible.
• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which
the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is
displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for
MD.
Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.
• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting
the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution
messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.
• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some
characters may not be displayable.
Making a Forward Track Search:
Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast
forward to the track after that, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the
last track on a disc.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play
Fast Forwarding Disc Play:
Hold down on the ¢ button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing Disc Play:
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CD/External disc control features
Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.
Disc Search
(Function of disc changers)
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc
changer.
Making a Reverse Disc Search:
Track Scan
Press the AM button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until
you find the track that you want to listen to.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
Starting the Track Scan:
Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10
seconds of each track will be played, in order.
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.
Making a Forward Disc Search:
Press the FM button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
increases by one.
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:
Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep
on listening to a track normally.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
"Load" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc
changer.
NOTE
• The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.
• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.
Track / Disc Repeat
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.
Random Play
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
Turning Repeat Play On/Off:
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and
off as follows:
1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.
"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.
The track number will change over and over in the display as
the next track is being selected.
M
Track Repeat ON
M
When the track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.
Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)
M
Repeat OFF
NOTE
(For disc changers)
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using
random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using
the same function.
"Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number
blinks in the display when track repeat is on.
"Disc Repeat ON"/"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc
number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.
2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
NOTE
Another track will be selected and played.
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NOTE
2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one
scrolling display of the titles.
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.
NOTE
• Please see the menu settings (page 31) about switching
between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
• Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.
• You cannot be the text scroll function while magazine random
play.
Magazine Random Play
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
(Function of disc changers)
1 Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on
and off.
"M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is
turned on.
The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the
display as the next track is being selected.
When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is
being played.
2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another disc/track will be selected and played.
NOTE
• Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.
• The time needed for random selection depends on the number
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.
Text / Title Scroll
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the
setting of scrolling in the menu.
To scroll automatically:
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.
To scroll manually:
1 Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
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CD/External disc control features
(except for KDC-C560) are connected, you can directly input
letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote.
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.
1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
Character
Button to press
# Times pressed
NOTE
#3
#2
#6
#2
#3
1
1
2
3
2
“D”
“A”
“N”
“C”
“E”
• This function is not available for disc changers that do not
feature the Disc Name Preset function.
• The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the
Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title
is displayed.
2 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
entered.
the name.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
NOTE
3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
You can enter up to 12 characters for each name.
6 Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK
button on the remote.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is
canceled.
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4
or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters input so far.
4 Each press of the 38 button results in the type of characters
that are to be entered changing between alphabet and
numerals/symbols.
NOTE
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
• The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ
depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see
your disc changer manual for details.
Up to 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If
another disc happens to have the same specifications as one
that you have already stored a name for, the name will be
displayed for it, too.
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê
• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2
to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the
changes.
• Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this
unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer.
ë
î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi
NOTE
Direct Alphabet Input
(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)
If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997
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Direct Track Search
Using the remote, directly input the track number that you
want to listen to.
(Function of Remote)
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)
(Function of Remote)
If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to
in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start
playing it.
1 Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of
the track that you want to listen to.
The selected track number will blink in the display for 10
seconds.
1 Press the DNPP button on the remote.
"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset
play mode is entered.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.
The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to
which you are currently listening are successively displayed for
five seconds each.
2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the track number is
blinking.
In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not
been disc name preset will display "NO NAME".
NOTE
The track starts playing.
Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating:
Press the 38 button.
• This function can only be used in disc changers that were
manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units
cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been
made by the unit that is playing.
NOTE
You cannot use the direct track search function while doing
random or magazine-random play.
• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before
will appear as "NO ACCESS" when the disc names are
displayed. When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO
ACCESS" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it to
display the disc name. Also note that "NO DISC" will be
displayed when a disc has not been loaded.
Rapid display (forward / reverse):
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button.
Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset
names/disc titles in order.
Pressing the DISC– button will rapidly display the preset
names/disc titles in reverse order.
2 When the name appears for the disc you want to play
Press the OK button.
The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled, and the disc
name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.
To cancel DNPP mode:
Press the DNPP button.
The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be canceled.
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CD/External disc control features
Menu settings
Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote)
Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you
want to listen to.
SRC
MENU
1 Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of
the disc that you want to listen to.
The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10
seconds.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.
#1-6
FM
AM
NOTE
• Input "0" to select disc 10.
4
¢
DISP
• If you input more than two numbers all at once, a search will be
made only of the last number input.
KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
• You cannot use the direct disc search function during random
play or magazine random play.
Menu display
2 Press either the DISC+ or DISC– button while the number
inputted is blinking.
The disc starts playing.
Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating:
Press the 38 button.
KDC-V6017
Menu display
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Menu System
You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu
mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the
following operations.
1 Enter the menu mode
Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current
settings displayed.
2 Selecting function to set
Press the FM button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the AM button to search through the functions
backward.
Function items change in the order of features that follow in
the menu system.
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor
tone function from on to off, first search through the
functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.
3 Changing setting for currently displayed function
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from
on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.
4 Ending the menu mode
Press the MENU button.
NOTE
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.
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Menu settings
Security Code
When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch,
you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security
code is input. This function helps prevent theft.
# Times
pressed
Step
Button to press
Display
1
2
3
4
#1
#2
#3
#4
4
6
2
1
“3”
“5”
“1”
“0”
NOTE
You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code
function. Turning off the power during the procedure will
deactivate the security code setting.
Once the security code function has been activated, "Security"
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be
possible to cancel this function afterwards.
6 Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.
The security code will be set.
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the
code.
1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2 Select the four digits to use in your security code.
NOTE
7 Press the Preset button and input the security code again.
8 Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to
input the code.
The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it
to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.
Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down
and keep it separately in a safe place).
3 Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed first and then "Security" is displayed.
NOTE
4 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds.
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating
the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"
appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode
will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 4 to 8
above again.
5 Press the preset button and enter the security code that you
have selected in step 2.
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:
The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in
the display, asking you to input the security code.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
Example: Use "3510" as the security code.
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter
the correct code to turn the unit on.
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Function of the KDC-X617/KDC-V6017
Touch Sensor Tone
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button
operation. It can be switched on or off.
Selectable Illumination
You can switch the color of the button illumination between
green and red.
Display and setting:
"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.
Display and setting:
"Button Green" : The color of the illumination is green.
"Button Red" : The color of the illumination is red.
NOTE
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
Switching Graphic Display
This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the
display if there is too much information in the display.
Manual Time Adjustment
Adjust the time manually.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part
of the display. (Default setting)
1 Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function
in the menu system.
"Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper
part of the display and the IN indicator.
2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second to
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.
The time display will blink.
3 • Adjusting the hours
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM
button to make the hours go back.
• Adjusting the minutes
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the
4 button to make the minutes go back.
4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment
mode.
Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the
clock counting.
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Menu settings
blue adjust mode.
Function of the KDC-V6017
The 4 and ¢ buttons are used to adjust the blue color
tones, respectively.
Press the #3 button to end the blue adjust mode.
Variable Illumination Color Setting
You can set the display to a desired color.
Display and setting:
6 To store the color setting in the memory:
(color preset memory)
1 Select the display "Color" during the selecting function in the
After adjusting the illumination colors, press the #5 button for
two seconds to store the color setting in the memory.
Pressing the #5 button again recalls the stored colors from the
memory.
menu mode.
2 To set a color manually:
Hold down on the 4 or ¢ button.
Pressing the ¢ button advances the color, and pressing the
4 button reverses it.
NOTE
The Blue Adjust mode setting cannot be stored in memory.
When the desirable color appears, release the button.
7 Press the MENU button to end the Variable Illumination Color
3 To make the popular colors appear:
Setting mode.
Press the preset button (#1-4) for the desired color.
The buttons #1-4 is preset for the following four colors:
#1: White
#2: Red
Contrast Adjustment
This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.
#3: Blue
#4: Blue Green
Display and setting:
"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"
4 To switch colors depending on the situation:
(Situational Mode)
NOTE
Each time you press the #6 button, the mode switches as
follows:
The initial setting value is "5".
M
Scan Mode
M
SRC Mode
Dimmer
You can dim the display.
(Changing colors depending on the source being played)
M
Time Mode
NOTE
(Color changes every six hours)
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire
is not connected.
M
Situational Mode off
Display and setting:
"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting)
"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.
When Situational Mode is off, the original color setting
resumes.
5 To finely adjust blue: (Blue Adjust Mode)
Press the #3 button for at least two seconds to enter the
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Function of the KDC-X617
NOTE
System Q
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.
When this system is set to on, the System Q factors (Bass
center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center
frequency) appear during the audio control mode.
Display and setting:
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled
and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual
scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.
"System Q ON" : The System Q factors appear and can be
adjusted. (Default setting)
"System Q OFF" : The System Q factors are not appeared.
Display and setting:
"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling (Default setting)
"Scroll MANU"/"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling
Function of the KDC-X617
External Amp Control
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
Display and setting:
"AMP Bass FLT" : Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting)
"AMP Bass +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
"AMP Bass +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).
NOTE
As of December 2000, the power amplifiers controllable by the
main unit are as follows:
KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)
<In FM reception of Tuner mode>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Display and setting:
"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on. (Default setting)
"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.
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Basic Operations of remote
Accessory of the KDC-X617/KDC-V6017
KDC-X617
2CAUTION
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the
dashboard.
+
SRC
SRC
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:
Use two "AAA"-size batteries.
TUNE /4/TRACK
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +
38
4
FM/DISC +
¢
TUNE
TRACK
FM
+
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as
illustrated.
ATT
DSIC
38
AM
–
AM/DISC
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
DNPP/
SBF
DIRECT
OK
DIRECT/OK
#0-9/A-Z
DNPP
ABC
DEF
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GHI
JKL
TUV
QZ
MNO
WXY
PRS
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a
doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
KDC-V6017
NOTE
• The provided batteries are intended for use in operation
checking, and their service life may be short.
• When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace
both of the batteries with new ones.
• A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on
the unit that is connected.
+
SRC
SRC
TUNE /4/TRACK
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +
38
4
FM/DISC +
ATT
¢
TUNE
TRACK
FM
+
DSIC
38
AM
–
AM/DISC
DNPP/
SBF
OK
OK
DNPP
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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Basic operations
Tuner features
• VOLUME buttons
• 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons
Press the + button to turn the volume up.
Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the
preset tuning mode).
Press the – button to turn the volume down.
Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset
tuning mode).
Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.
• SRC button
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as
follows:
• AM/FM buttons
M
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,
and FM3 bands.
Tuner mode
M
CD mode
M
During station name input, selects digits and symbols.
External disc control mode 1
• DIRECT/OK button
M
During station name input, stores the already input data in
memory and ends the input mode.
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode
M
Standby mode
Enters and cancels the Direct access tuning mode.
• 38 button
NOTE
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station
name.
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
• Number/letter entry buttons (KDC-X617 only)
Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.
Use to enter letters (alphabetical) during station name preset.
Use to enter frequency of the desired station during Direct
access tuning mode.
• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX
mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-
S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control
mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-
CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or
switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX
mode only).
During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show
in the display.
When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace
the External Disc Control Mode.
• ATT button
Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its
original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or
turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
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Basic Operations of remote
Accessory of the KDC-X617/KDC-V6017
CD/External disc control features
• 4/¢ buttons
Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.
Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.
• DISC buttons (for disc changers)
Press the DISC– button to search through the discs backward.
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward.
Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.
• 38 button
When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.
Press the same button again to start play again.
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc
name.
• OK button
During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory
and ends the input mode.
Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.
• DNPP button (for disc changers)
Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.
• Number/letter entry buttons (KDC-X617 only)
Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track
(disc) searches.
Use to enter letters during disc name preset.
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Accessories
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
External view
Number of items
disconnect the - battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
1
..........................................1
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
2
3
..........................................1
..........................................2
..........................................4
..........................................4
..........................................1
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.
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.
• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the
car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent a short
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the
unconnected wires or the terminals.
• 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.
4
5
6
7
..........................................1
..........................................1
8
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material.
• Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See
the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
2CAUTION
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.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
2WARNING
Rear right output (Red)
Rear left output (White)
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery
wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may
cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire.
Always connect those wires to the power source
running through the fuse box.
Non-fading right output
(Red) (KDC-X617 only)
Non-fading left output
(White) (KDC-X617 only)
2CAUTION
When only two speakers are being connected to the
system, connect the connectors either to both the
front output terminals or to both the rear output
terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if
you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a
front output terminal, do not connect the - connector
to a rear output terminal.
Front right output (Red)
Front left output (White)
To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/
KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-
SS100
FM/AM antenna input
NOTE
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
When using the optional power amplifier, connect
To connect these leads, refer to the
relevant instruction manuals.
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
to its power control terminal.
P.CONT.
Fuse (10A)
Power control wire (Blue/White)
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the
film-type antenna.
ANT.
CONT.
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
White/Black
To front left
speaker
FRONT • L
+
To car light control switch
ILLUMI
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
White
Gray/Black
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
having the external amp control function.
EXT.CONT.
To front right
speaker
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X617 only)
FRONT • R
+
Gray
Green/Black
Ignition key
switch
To rear left
speaker
REAR • L
+
ACC
Green
Ignition wire (Red)
Car fuse box
Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)
Purple/Black
Battery wire (Yellow)
To rear right
speaker
REAR • R
+
Purple
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
Battery
–
+
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Installation
I
I
Installing in Japanese-Made Cars
Installation
1
Firewall or metal support
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 38)”
and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2
3
Mount the J-Car trim plate with the thick part at the
bottom.
Accessory6
Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with
the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the
accessory screws.
N
T
6 mm
MAX.
6 mm
MAX.
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or
N
T/N
T
5
4
M5mm
M5mm
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Accessory2
Metal mounting
strap
Accessory4...for Nissan car
Accessory5 ...for Toyota car
Accessory8
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on
bottom)
NOTE
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit
is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may
skip).
2CAUTION
• 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.
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Installation
I
I
Removing the hard rubber frame
Removing the Unit
1
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and
1
2
Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and
then remove the hard rubber frame.
then remove the faceplate.
2
3
Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on
the back panel.
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the
two locks on the upper level.
Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the
figure.
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
Accessory6
Catch facing up
Lock
Catch
Accessory3
Removal tool
Accessory3
Removal tool
4
Push upward the removal
tool toward the top, and
pull out the unit halfway
whilst pressing towards the
inside.
3
When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two
locations.
2CAUTION
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.
NOTE
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same
manner.
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I
Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not
fall off, follow the directions below.
1
2
Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 10) and
remove the faceplate.
Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from
the unit.
Accessory7
3
4
Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.
Refer to the section "Theft Deterrent Faceplate (page 10)" and
then reattaching the faceplate.
2CAUTION
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 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.
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The power does not turn on.
The fuse has blown.
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the
fuse with one with the same rating.
No sound can be heard, or the
volume is low.
Attenuator is turned on.
Turn off Attenuator.
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one
side.
Reset the fader or balance settings.
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected
incorrectly.
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to
Terminals".
The values of Volume offset are low.
Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 15)
Nothing happens when the
buttons are pressed.
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in
the car.
Check the speaker wiring.
The sound quality is poor or
distorted.
The speakers are not wired correctly.
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output
terminal is connected to a different speaker.
Radio reception is poor.
The car antenna is not extended.
Pull the antenna out all the way.
The antenna control wire is not connected.
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".
The memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper
terminal.
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".
A CD ejects as soon as it is
loaded.
The CD is upside-down.
The CD is quite dirty.
Load the CD with the labeled side up.
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"
(see p. 6).
The sound skips on a CD.
A track will not play.
The CD is scratched or dirty.
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"
(see p. 6).
Random play has been selected.
Turn off random play.
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SOLUTION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Can’t remove disc.
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed
since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.
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.
Free switching of the sound
quality.
The system Q function is set on Scan mode.
The system Q function is set on Scan mode.
Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a
function other than Scan mode. (see p. 11).
Audio control setting cannot be
achieved.
Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a
function other than Scan mode.(see p. 11).
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Troubleshooting Guide
CD/External disc control mode
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The disc control mode cannot
be selected.
No wire has been connected to the disc changer input
terminal on the unit.
Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on
the unit.
The specified disc does not
play, but another one plays
instead.
The specified CD is quite dirty.
Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down.
Load the CD with the labeled side up.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the
specified disc.
The disc is severely scratched.
Something is touching the disc changer.
The CD is scratched or dirty.
Try another disc instead.
The sound skips.
Remove whatever is touching it.
If skipping happens at the same place when the car is
stopped, something with the CD is wrong. Clean the CD.
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).
The display shows that the
changer is being played, but no
sound can be heard.
The specified track will not
play.
Random play or magazine random play has been
selected.
Turn off random play or magazine random play.
Track repeat, disc repeat, track
scan, random play, and
magazine random play start by
themselves.
The setting is not cancelled.
The settings for these functions remain on until the
setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is
turned off or the source changed.
Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-
R/CD-RW.
Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the
CD-R/CD-RW.
Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is
entered when switching modes.
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The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the
recommended actions.
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.
Eject
] Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
] Insert the CD.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
No Disc
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
TOC Error
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.
] Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
Blank DISC
No Tr DISC
NO PANEL
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.
] Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
E-77
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.
Mecha Error
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),
stopping all operation.
] 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.
Hold Error
IN
If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.
] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.
If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 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
Maximum output power.................................................47 W × 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W × 4
Tone action
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
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 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 × 53 × 162 mm
7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-5/16 in..
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) (KDC-X617) ...........................105 dB
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) (KDC-V6017/516S/57MR)........93 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
Weight ..................................................................4.0 lbs (1.7 kg)
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