CD-TUNER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KDC-X915
CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X815
KDC-9015
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the
best performance from your new CD-tuner/CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model
and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for
COMPACT
information or service on the product.
Model KDC-X915, KDC-X815, KDC-9015 Serial number
DIGITAL AUDIO
© B64-1601-00 (KW)
Contents
Before use
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................28
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) .................................................29
Switching Display for Discs ........................................................30
Random Play...............................................................................31
Magazine Random Play...............................................................31
Text Scroll ...................................................................................31
Warning.........................................................................................3
Safety precautions ........................................................................4
Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6
General features
Power............................................................................................7
Switching Modes..........................................................................8
Volume..........................................................................................8
Attenuator .....................................................................................8
Loudness ......................................................................................8
Audio Control Setting....................................................................9
Mobile Preset..............................................................................11
Non-Fading Output......................................................................12
Switching Display........................................................................12
Forced Closing ............................................................................14
Removing the Faceplate .............................................................14
Faceplate Angle Adjustment.......................................................16
Menu settings
Menu System .............................................................................32
Touch Sensor Tone.....................................................................33
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................33
Calendar Adjustment ..................................................................33
Calendar Mode............................................................................33
Memo Mode...............................................................................34
Automatic Time Adjustment.......................................................34
Security Code..............................................................................36
Selectable Illumination................................................................37
Brightness level adjustment .......................................................37
Dimmer .......................................................................................37
Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................37
Black Mask..................................................................................37
Time setting for removing the faceplate ....................................37
Dual Zone System.......................................................................38
KEX/ec4 (Sound Coordinate system)..........................................38
Attenuator Gain Selection...........................................................38
External Amp Control..................................................................38
Manual Open Button Setting......................................................38
Traffic Information Function........................................................39
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................39
Text Scroll ...................................................................................39
Tuner features
Tuning .........................................................................................17
Station Preset Memory...............................................................17
Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................18
Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................18
Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................19
Switching Display for Tuner........................................................20
RDS features
RDS (Radio Data System)...........................................................22
Alarm...........................................................................................22
Program Type (PTY) Function .....................................................22
Radio Text Scroll .........................................................................23
Registration of a station as a PTY...............................................23
Basic Operations of remote................................40
Installation
CD/External disc control features
Accessories.................................................................................43
Installation Procedure .................................................................43
Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................44
Installation (non-Japanese cars)..................................................45
Locking the faceplate to the unit................................................45
Removing the Unit......................................................................46
Installation (Japanese-cars).........................................................47
Playing CDs.................................................................................24
Playing Other Disc mode............................................................25
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................25
Track Search ...............................................................................26
Disc Search.................................................................................26
Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................26
Track Scan...................................................................................26
Disc Scan ....................................................................................27
Direct Track Search.....................................................................27
Direct Disc Search ......................................................................27
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................48
Specifications.....................................................51
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2Warning
NOTE
2CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations,
following are reproductions of labels on, or
inside the product relating to laser product
safety.
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference
to radio communications, if it is not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location : Bottom Panel
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
FCC WARNING
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
NOTE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2WARNING
2CAUTION
You cannot connect the unit directly to the
following CD automatic changers. If you
want to use older changers with the unit,
follow the directions below according to the
type of changer you own:
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
Use the extension cable and the control box
attached to the CD changer, and the optional
CA-DS100 converter cord.
• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-
C601 / KDC-C401
Use the extension cable attached to the CD
changer, and the optional CA-DS100
converter cord.
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /
non-Kenwood CD changers
2
Cannot be used with this model.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
2CAUTION
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
2CAUTION
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate
from the CD and damage the unit.
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• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
• The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Cleaning the CD Slot
NOTE
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD
slot.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
RESET button. When the faceplate controls
are not visible, press the left part at the
upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on
p.14) for as many times as you have preset
to make the faceplate controls appear. The
unit returns to factory settings when the
RESET button is pressed. If the unit still fails
to operate properly after the RESET button
has been pressed, contact your local
KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit
still does not operate normally after a while,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon
cloth or soft cloth.
2CAUTION
Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch
the surface of the panel and/or cause the
indicator letters to peel off.
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p. 36) to prevent theft.
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Handling Compact discs
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched
or warped can cause the sound to
skip and the unit to operate
incorrectly, resulting in worsened
sound quality. Take the following
precautions to prevent your CDs from
getting scratched or damaged.
Cleaning CDs
Do Not Load CD Accessories
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently
using a commercially available cleaning cloth
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the
center of the disc and moving outward. Do
not clean CDs with conventional record
cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals
such as paint thinner or benzene.
Do not use commercially available CD
accessories that can be loaded into the CD
slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets,
or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause
the unit to malfunction.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a
horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may
damage the surface of the CD if you try
pulling it down as it ejects.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD
(the side opposite the label) when holding it.
Checking New CDs for Burrs
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
When playing a new CD for the first time,
check that there are not any burrs stuck to
the perimeter of the disc or in the central
hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not
load properly or may skip while playing.
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a
similar utensil.
• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for
this unit and do not use any special shape
CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause
the unit to malfunction.
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
Tape
Burrs
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
Storing CDs
only for this unit.
• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct
sunlight (such as a car seat or the
dashboard) or other hot places.
Burrs
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the
Labeled Side
• Remove CDs from the unit when not
listening to them for a while, and put them
back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that
are removed from their cases or prop them
against something.
Do not use the CD with the label sticker
stuck on it.
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be
deformed and the sticker to peel off,
resulting in malfunction of the unit.
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General features
Power
You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the
faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the
unit, and shutting off the audio.
EJECT
SRC/
u/d
4/¢
PWR OFF
FM
Power ON/OFF:
When you turn your vehicle's ignition on, the unit's power will
also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control
panel.
When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will
reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu. The unit's power will turn off.
Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period.
For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page 14).
NOTE
ATT/
#1-6
DISP/
NAME.S
AUD AM/ CLK/
NF D.M
LOUD
• When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and
return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the
action.
• The status of the security code Function (page.36) is display
whenever the power is switched on.
"CODE ON" (Security code has been registered)
"CODE OFF" (Security code has not been registered)
Full-screen display mode
2CAUTION
Vertical division display mode
Horizontal division display mode
Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles
• Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is
reversed.
• Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit,
including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit’s
mechanism.
LOUD indicator
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General features
Switching Modes
Volume
Switching Modes:
Increasing Volume:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode
switches as follows:
Press the u button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the d button to turn down the volume.
M
Tuner mode
M
CD mode
M
External disc control mode 1
Attenuator
M
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode
M
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Standby mode
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original
level.
Selecting standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the
power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have
the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates
the attenuator function.
NOTE
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
Loudness
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.
• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the
display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will
replace the External Disc Control Mode.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the
loudness on and off.
NOTE
(KDC-X915/X815 only)
The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.
NOTE
Presetting AUX-name
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two
seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc
Names (DNPS)" (page 28).
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Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
“Bass Frq” : Adjust the center frequency of the bass.
Audio Control Setting
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality
factor is set to 1.0, 1.25 or 1.5) / 150 (Only when the bass
quality factor is set to 2.0) Hz
1
2
Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.
Selecting mode
Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will
change.
NOTE
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 38)
Please refer to the following for the contents of the
adjustment modes.
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (CD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its own
memory in which to store the bass, treble and N-F level settings.
The settings made for a particular source are recalled
automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM
mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
“Bass” : Adjust the bass level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
3
Adjust each mode
Press the 4/¢ button.
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.
“Bass Q” : Adjust the Bass quality factor.
4
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00
NOTE
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 38)
"Kex"/"ec4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,
#6;Scan of #1-5
NOTE
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
“Bass EXT” : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.
Setting values: ON / OFF
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system
is on. (page 38)
• You can call the following settings with this function; bass
center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of
the mobile preset plan mode(KDC-9015 only).
(When the bass extend mode is set to on, low
frequency response is extended by 20%.)
NOTE
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 38)
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General features
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
“Tre Frq” : Adjust the center frequency of the treble.
"HPF Front" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for
front output.
Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz
Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
NOTE
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page 38).
NOTE
You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear
output,including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the
non-fading preout. The factory default settings for front output
and rear output are "Throu" .
“Tre” : Adjust the treble level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
"HPF Rear" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear
output.
“Balance” : Adjust the balance level.
Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15
NOTE
You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear
output,including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the
non-fading preout. The factory default settings for front output
and rear output are "Throu" .
“Fader” : Adjust the fader level.
Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
“LPF NFpre” : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for
Non-Fading output.
“NFpre Level” : Adjust the Non-fading output level.
Setting values: - 15 – + 15
Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through
NOTE
NOTE
Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
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Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Recalling your sound settings:
“NFpre Phase” : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.
Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)
Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center
frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension,
treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode.
NOTE
Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
NOTE
This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on.
(page 38)
“VOL OFFSET” : Set the sound level of the each source selected
by adjusting the level difference between the
basic sound level and the required level.
Setting values: - 8 – 0
Function of the KDC-9015
Mobile Preset
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of
speakers.
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
Storing your sound settings:
Press a preset button (#1-6) for at least two seconds except
during the bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality
factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level
adjust mode.
2
3
Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker /
For 5/4 in. speaker
NOTE
• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate
system is on. (page 38)
4
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.
• The settings you can preset are, bass center frequency, bass
level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center
frequency, and treble level.
NOTE
• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate
system is on. (page 38)
• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.
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General features
• This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask
function is on.
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Non-Fading Output
• Character items are not displayed when the graphic display
function is turned off.
Turning non-fading output On/Off :
Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function
ON or OFF.
• During horizontal division mode
The left side display is switched each time the CLK button is
"NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.
pressed.
The right side display is switched each time the DISP button is
pressed.
Example: Tuner mode
Left side display
CLK button
Right side display
DISP button
Switching Display
You can change the display in each mode.
Station frequency
Band display
+ Preset station number
Selecting the Display Mode:
Graphic
Each time you press the D.M button for at least one second,
the display mode changes as follows:
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Analog clock
Vertical division display mode
Horizontal division display mode
Full-screen display mode
SNPS name /
Program Service name
Band display
+ Preset station number
Digital clock
Changing the Display:
• During full-screen display mode
Each time you press the CLK button, the display changes as
follows:
NOTE
• This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask
function is on.
• The right side display items vary depending on the source
that is playing. For details refer to the "Switching Display"
page for source modes.
Character
"ALL OFF"
Character
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Date + Clock
(Source mode)
(Standby mode)
NOTE
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• During vertical division mode display
The upper part display is switched each time the DISP button
is pressed.
The lower part display is switched each time the CLK button is
pressed.
Example: Tuner mode
Upper part display
DISP button
Lower part display
CLK button
Station frequency
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer1
SNPS name /
Program Service name
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Clock
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Graphic
Graphic + Clock
Date
NOTE
• The display items vary depending on the source that is
playing. For details refer to the "Switching Display" page for
source modes.
• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part
and the lower part.
• When the Black Mask function is turned on, the lower part
display shows the clock only.
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General features
Forced Closing
This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is
being serviced etc.
Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):
Press the SRC button for at least one second.
The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to
hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate
during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the
faceplate" (page 14).
NOTE
Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter
theft.
• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn
off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object
and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it
off again to have it close properly.
• While the control panel is moving, pressing the buttons will not
have any effect. Do not try to press the buttons on the control
panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may
damage the unit.
• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left
closed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open
no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off, unless
"Manual Open button" at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in
order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when
letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this
way.
Removing the faceplate:
1
Choose the way from among the following and open the
faceplate.
Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one
second, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate
(as illustrated on p.14) for as many times as you have preset in
the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu
when the control panel has been hidden.
2
Set the faceplate's angle adjustment switch to "0" to set the
faceplate angle to the vertical.
For details, refer to "Faceplate Angle Adjustment" (page 16).
NOTE
To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate for as
many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button
Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu. The faceplate will open and
show the control panel.
If the faceplate's angle adjustment switch is not set to "0" when
mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket, it may be
difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be
securely attached and could fall off.
Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the
faceplate.
NOTE
When you set the Manual Open Button setting to 2 or 3, press
the upper left part of the faceplate without pausing. If you do not
press that part without pausing, the command cannot be verified
correctly.
3
Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period
which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the
faceplate" in the menu.
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Reattaching the Faceplate:
1
Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front
toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the
faceplate bracket.
2CAUTION
Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket
first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the
connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.
Faceplate lock switch
2
Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
4
Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.
2CAUTION
• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully
open. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might
result in damage to the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without
attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate
bracket to be deformed.
NOTE
If the faceplate bracket's angle was not set to the vertical when
the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely
attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and
pulling it gently towards you.
• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after
removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause
damage to the unit.
• Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate
bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.
NOTE
• Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the unit’s power to turn
off. If you want to operate the unit again, remove the faceplate
from the faceplate bracket completely and then reattach it.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate
in its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with
too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
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General features
Tuner features
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.
Adjusting faceplate angle:
4/¢
FM/AM
38
Press the ¡ (EJECT) button to make the faceplate slide open,
and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment
switch.
Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2.
0
1
2
0 1 2
#1-6
AUTO/
DISP/
CLK
AME NAME.S
0
2
1
Preset station number
NOTE
Frequency
Band display
• Firmly slide the switch until it clicks.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1
or 2.
• Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the
faceplate.
AUTO indicator
ST indicator
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received.
Tuning
You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset
station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up
when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2” indicator
lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.
Station Preset Memory
Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that
Selecting Tuning Mode:
station with a single touch of a button.
Press the AUTO button.
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as
follows.
1
2
Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.
Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for
at least two seconds.
M
Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)
M
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that
the data has been stored.
Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)
M
Recalling a Preset Station:
Manual (Manual Tuning)
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
Tuning:
1
NOTE
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner
mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been
selected.
You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and
AM bands.
2
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups
of preset stations).
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
3
• Auto Seek Tuning
Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.
Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.
• Preset station seek tuning
Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next
lowest number).
• Manual Tuning
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.
NOTE
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being
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Tuner features
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
Auto Memory Entry
You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in
the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with
the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful
when you are travelling and do not know what stations are
available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way.
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4
or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote.
4
Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
1
2
Select the band for auto memory entry.
Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto
memory entry.
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
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NOTE
Direct Alphabet Input (KDC-X915/X815 only)
Direct input can be made of letters (alphabetical) with the letter
entry buttons on the remote.
Station Name Preset (SNPS)
You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset
Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be
assigned names.
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".
Character
Button to press
# Times pressed
#3
#2
#6
#2
#3
1
1
2
3
2
“D”
“A”
“N”
“C”
“E”
1
Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to
enter.
NOTE
When full-screen display has been selected for the display mode
and the upper part display of the vertical division display is the
program service name or radio text, the station name preset
function cannot be used.
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
the name.
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode is
entered.
NOTE
You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.
The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.
6
Assigning Names
Press the NAME.S button on the unit or the OK button on the
3
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
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remote.
and AM displays, in that order.
Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the
reverse direction.
The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station
Name Preset mode ends.
Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be
stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode
ends.
2
Once the name is displayed for the station you want to
listen to
Press the OK button.
NOTE
Reception starts of the displayed station, and the station name
preset play mode ends.
• You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM
stations.
• All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET
button.
• If you want to change the name of a station, first display the
name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then
change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.
Canceling mode during input:
Press the DNPP button.
The station name preset play mode is canceled.
Station Name Preset Play (SNPP)
(Function of Remote)
You can search for the station for any station if its name has
been preset using Station Name Preset.
1
Press the DNPP button on the remote.
"SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play
mode is entered.
The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened
to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each:
= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +
Each time you press the ¢ button, the station display
switches in the forward direction.
Each time you press the 4 button, the station display
switches in the reverse direction.
Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed
as frequencies.
The program service name will appear for RDS stations.
NOTE
Changing the Displayed Band
Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3
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Tuner features
Switching Display for Tuner
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.
• During horizontal division mode
Left side display
CLK button
Right side display
DISP button
Changing the Display:
Each time you press the DISP or CLK button, the display
changes as follows:
Station frequency
Graphic
• During vertical division mode display
Upper part display
Lower part display
Band display
+ Preset station number
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Analog clock
DISP button
CLK button
SNPS name /
Program Service name
Station frequency
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer1
SNPS name /
Program Service name
Band display
+ Preset station number
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Clock
Digital clock
Radio text
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Graphic
NOTE
This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask
function is on.
Graphic + Clock
Date
• During the full-screen display mode
The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed.
NOTE
NOTE
For information regarding the display items, refer to "Switching
Display" (page 12).
NOTE
• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part
and the lower part.
• When the Black Mask function is turned on, the lower part
display shows the clock only.
• SNPS name : only when being preset
Program Service name / Radio text : only during RDS station
reception.
• When receiving an RDS station to which a name has been
preset with Station Name Preset, switching to the program
service name/SNPS name display will result in the program
service name being displayed with priority.
• If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text
while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will
appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "WAITING" will
be displayed.
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RDS features
2WARNING
To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display while
on the road.
4/¢
FM/AM
PTY
#1-6
DISP/
NAME.S
CLK
Radio text
Program Servics name/SNPS
RDS indicator
TI indicator
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RDS features
4. Talk
(Talk)
RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data
outside normal radio broadcast signals.
5. Rock
(Rock)
6. Classic Rock
7. Adult Hits
8. Soft Rock
9. Top 40
10. Country
11. Oldies
(Classic Rock)
(Adult Hits)
(Soft Rock)
(Top 40)
When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out
what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the
program service name, which appears in the display after the
frequency.
(Country)
(Oldies)
The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS station is being
received.
12. Soft
(Soft)
13. Nostalgia
14. Jazz
(Nostalgia)
(Jazz)
15. Classical
16. R&B
(Classical)
(Rhythm and Blues)
(Soft R & B)
(Foreign Language)
Alarm
17. Soft R&B
18. Language
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)
is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the
warning to be received under the following conditions:
during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information
function is turned on.
19. Religious Music (Religious Music)
20. Religious Talk
21. Personality
22. Public
(Religious Talk)
(Personality)
(Public)
(Speech.....1~4, 18, 20~22, Music.....5~17, 19)
• You can select the type of program directly by pressing a
preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following
type of programs:
Program Type (PTY) Function
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected
kinds of programs.
1. Music
2. Speech
3. News
6. Jazz
4. Sports
5. Classical
NOTE
Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type
1
Press the 38(PTY) button.
"PTY" is displayed once the program type selection mode is
entered.
After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain
preset button, press that button for at least two seconds.
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the
new program type is stored.
NOTE
3
Seeking the Selected Program Type
You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received.
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies
with your selected type of program.
2
Select the type of program to be received
• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the
type of program you want to listen to.
The selection includes:
The display blinks and the seek starts.
If your selected type of program is found, the name or the
frequency of the station is displayed and the station is tuned
into.
Speech
Music
(All Speech)
(All Music)
(News)
"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection
mode will turn off automatically.
1. News
2. Information
3. Sports
(Information)
(Sports)
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Please see the menu settings (page 39) about switching between
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
NOTE
If no program can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
If you want to select another type of program, repeat steps 2 and
3 above.
Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Program:
When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek
Registration of a station as a PTY
You can register a station as a program type.
tuning.
The tuner scans for another station with the same type of
program.
To register a non-RDS station as a program type:
Canceling Program Type Function During Its Operation:
1
2
3
Tune your radio to the non-RDS station that you want to
Press the 38(PTY) button.
register as the program type.
Confirming Program Type:
Press the 38(PTY) button to enter the program type selection
mode.
Press the DISP button.
The program type of the station currently tuned to will be
displayed for five seconds. During that time, "Entry" will blink in
the display.
Press the FM/AM button to select the program type you want
to register. Follow the instructions in 2 to enter the program
type selection mode.
NOTE
4
5
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
If you tune to frequencies for which no program type has been
stored, "No Entry" will be displayed.
The station will be registered as a program type, allowing it to
be the target of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are.
Press the 38(PTY) button to end the program type selection
mode.
Radio Text Scroll
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the
setting of scrolling in the menu.
To scroll automatically:
Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. The display of
the text will be scrolled repeatedly.
To scroll manually:
1
Press the DISP or CLK button to change the upper part of the
display to radio text.
2
Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one
scrolling display of the text.
NOTE
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CD/External disc control features
I When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be
connected, please also see the instruction manual of this
unit.
Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.
38
EJECT
DISC+/
DISC-
4/¢
SRC
"N"-operation:
• The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.
• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been
registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc
Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to
which the disc title has been recorded.
"O"-operation:
• CD text cannot be displayed.
• Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be
registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z
0~9 /, +, –, ∗, =, <, >, [ , ]".
• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been
registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names
function.
SCAN
REP
M.RDM
D.SCN
DISP/
NAME.S
CLK
RDM
NOTE
Track number
The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play
functions may not be operational depending on the unit.
Track time
Playing CDs
Play:
Disc title/Track title/DNPS
Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate,
showing the CD (insertion) slot. Holding the CD with the
labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The faceplate will
close, and the CD will start playing.
The ••• (CD-IN) indicator will light when a CD has been
inserted.
Playing CDs Already Inserted:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode.
"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.
The CD will start playing.
••• (CD-IN) indicator
Pausing and Restarting CD Play:
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Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit
that is connected.
Press the same button again to start play again.
Mode Display Examples
Eject:
• "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected
• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected
• "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected
Press the ¡(EJECT) button. The faceplate will slide to eject
the CD.
Press the ¡(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:
2CAUTION
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
• Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is
already there.
NOTE
• The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will
get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.
• When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with
the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention
to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action,
then operate the unit.
When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in
the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the changer
has finished, the player will return to the first disc and start
playing it.
NOTE
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
• The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the
¡(EJECT), SRC, and ATT buttons, as well as the volume
control button.
• When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you
try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the
CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play
Fast Forwarding Disc Play:
Hold down on the ¢ button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing Disc Play:
Hold down on the 4 button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
NOTE
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is
canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play will automatically resume.
Playing Other Disc mode
This function permits the connection of optional players and
the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current
unit).
Playing Discs:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc
control mode.
The disc will start playing.
NOTE
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CD/External disc control features
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
Track Search
Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc
until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc
changer.
Making a Reverse Track Search:
Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current
track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous
track, and so forth.
Track / Disc Repeat
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
Turning Repeat Play On/Off:
Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and
off as follows:
M
Making a Forward Track Search:
Track Repeat ON
Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast
forward to the track after that, and so forth.
M
Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)
M
Track/Disc Repeat OFF
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
“Track Repeat/T-Repeat/Repeat ON” is displayed and the track
number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.
“Disc Repeat/D-Repeat ON” is displayed and the disc number
blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the
last track on a disc.
NOTE
Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.
Disc Search
(Function of disc changers)
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc
changer.
Making a Reverse Disc Search:
Track Scan
Press the DISC– 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. “Track Scan/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 DISC+ button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
increases by one.
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:
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Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep
on listening to a track normally.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.
NOTE
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the track number is
blinking.
• The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.
• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.
The track starts playing.
Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating:
Press the 38 button.
NOTE
You cannot use the direct track search function while doing track
or disc scans or using random or magazine-random play.
Disc Scan
(Function of disc changers)
Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer
until you find the one that you want to listen to.
Starting the disc scan:
Press the D.SCN button. "Disc Scan ON" is displayed and the
first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order they
are loaded on the changer.
Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote)
Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want
to listen to.
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:
Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep
on listening to the disc normally.
1
Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of
the disc that you want to listen to.
The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10
seconds.
NOTE
• The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.
• The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer
once.
• "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the
disc changer.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.
NOTE
• Input "0" to select disc 10.
• If you input more than two numbers all at once, a search will be
made only of the last number input.
2
Press either the DISC+ or DISC– button while the number
inputted is blinking.
Direct Track Search
(Function of Remote)
The disc starts playing.
Using the remote, directly input the track number that you
want to listen to.
Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating:
Press the 38 button.
1
Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of
the track that you want to listen to.
The selected track number will blink in the display for 10
seconds.
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CD/External disc control features
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
1
Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
NOTE
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê
• This function is not available for disc changers that do not
feature the Disc Name Preset function.
• This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track
titles for MDs that you record.
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• When the display mode selection is full-screen display and disc
title or track title is displayed at the upper part of the vertical
division screen, the disc name preset function cannot be used.
NOTE
The operation and characters that can be entered may change
as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.
A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode.
Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such
as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the
procedure described below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and
numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, –, ∗,
=, <, >, [ and ].
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
entered.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.
NOTE
Direct Alphabet Input (KDC-X915/X815 only)
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the
TRACK+ or TRACK– buttons, respectively, on the remote
control.
(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)
If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997
are connected (except for KDC-C560), you can directly input
letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote.
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".
Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character.
Character
Button to press
# Times pressed
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
#3
#2
#6
#2
#3
1
1
2
3
2
“D”
“A”
“N”
“C”
“E”
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
the name.
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NOTE
NOTE
You can enter up to 10 characters for each name.
• This function can only be used in disc changers that were
manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units
cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been
made by the unit that is playing.
• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before
will appear as "NO ACCESS" when the disc names are
displayed. When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO
ACCESS" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it
using the disc scan or a similar function to display the disc
name. Also note that "NO DISC" will be displayed when a disc
has not been loaded.
6
Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK
button on the remote.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is
canceled.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters input so far.
NOTE
• The number of characters and discs whose names can be
stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is
connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.
• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If
another disc happens to have the same specifications as one
that you have already stored a name for, the name will be
displayed for it, too.
• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2
to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the
changes.
• Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored
in a disc changer.
Rapid display (forward / reverse):
Press the DISC+ or 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.
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)
(Function of Remote)
If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to
in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start
playing it.
1
Press the DNPP button on the remote.
"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset
play mode is entered.
The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to
which you are currently listening are successively displayed for
five seconds each.
In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not
been disc name preset will display "NO NAME" .
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CD/External disc control features
Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.
• During horizontal division mode
Left side display
Right side display
DISP button
CLK button
Switching Display for Discs:
Each time you press the DISP or CLK button, the display
during disc play switches as follows:
• During vertical division mode display
Graphic
Track number
Track Time
Upper part display
DISP button
Lower part display
CLK button
Spectrum Analyzer1
Spectrum Analyzer2
Spectrum Analyzer3
Analog clock
DNPS
Track Time
DNPS
Track Time
DNPS
Track number
DNPS
Disc Title
Disc Title
Track Title
Digital clock
Spectrum Analyzer1
Track Title
NOTE
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Clock
This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask
function is on.
Spectrum Analyzer2
+ Graphic
• During the full-screen display mode
The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed.
NOTE
Graphic + Clock
Date
For information regarding the display items, refer to "Switching
Display" (page 12).
NOTE
NOTE
• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part
and the lower part.
• When the Black Mask function is turned on, the lower part
display shows the clock only.
• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (see p. 28).
Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.
• If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.
• When an attempt is made to display the title of a disc for which
a disc title/track title has not been recorded, the CD will display
"NO TEXT" , the MD player built into this unit will display "NO
TITLE" , and an MD changer will display "NO TITLE/NO NAME".
• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some
characters may not be displayable.
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Random Play
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another disc/track will be selected and played.
NOTE
1
Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.
“Random 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.
• Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.
• The time needed for random selection depends on the number
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.
When the track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.
NOTE
(For disc changers)
Text Scroll
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using
random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using
the same function.
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the
setting of scrolling in the menu.
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another track will be selected and played.
To scroll automatically:
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.
NOTE
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.
To scroll manually:
1
Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc title or track
title at the upper part of the display.
2
Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one
scrolling display of the titles.
Magazine Random Play
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
(Function of disc changers)
NOTE
• Please see the menu settings (page 39) about switching
between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
• Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.
1
Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on
and off.
"M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is
turned on.
The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the
display as the next track is being selected.
When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected disc/ track number blinks in the display as it is
being played.
NOTE
This function is not available with the following models:
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
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Menu settings
Menu System
You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu
mode.
Make a setting for each function, referring to the following
operations.
4/¢
38
FM/AM
1
2
Enter the menu mode
Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current
settings displayed.
Selecting function to set
Press the FM button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the AM button to search through the functions
backward.
#1
#2
#3
#4
DISP
MENU
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor
tone function from on to off, first search through the
functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.
Menu display
TI indicator
3
4
Changing setting for currently displayed function
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from
on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.
Ending the menu mode
Press the MENU button.
NOTE
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished. If you fail to
end the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly,
including the Traffic Information function and the Alarm function.
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Touch Sensor Tone
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button
operation. It can be switched on or off.
Calendar Adjustment
Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar
function.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on.
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.
1
Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
NOTE
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Calendar adjustment mode.
The date display will blink.
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
3
4
5
Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust
Press the 4 or ¢ button.
The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.
Manual Time Adjustment
Adjust the time manually.
Adjusting the date
Press the FM or AM button
NOTE
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.
This adjustment is available only when the automatic time
adjustment is set to off. (page 34)
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
Display and setting:
1
Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function
in the menu system.
Calendar Mode
You can set the date formats of the calendar function.
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.
The time display will blink.
Display and setting:
1
3
4
Select the display "Date Mode" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
• Adjusting the hours
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM
button to make the hours go back.
2
Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you
want to show in the display.
The sample of the date format for today is displayed.
• Adjusting the minutes
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the
4 button to make the minutes go back.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
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Menu settings
Memo Mode
You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Display and setting:
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
1
Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function
in the menu mode.
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê
ë î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Memo mode.
The date display will blink.
• Selecting the character
Press the FM and AM button.
3
4
Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed
Press the FM and AM button.
8
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
NOTE
If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.
Entering the month or day setting mode
Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day
setting mode.
The month display blinks when in month mode, the day display
blinks when in day setting mode.
• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set
when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function)
the DISP button for at least one second scrolls the display
once, regardless of the text scroll setting.
Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text
to disappear from the display.
• You can enter up to 32 characters for each text.
• The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases.
• To delete the date and text setting, set both the month and day
of the date to "00" or set all of the text to blanks.
5
6
Changing the month or day
Press the FM and AM button.
Entering the text input mode
Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.
7
Inputting / Changing the text
• Moving the cursor
Automatic Time Adjustment
Press the 4 and ¢ button.
• Changing the type of characters
Press the 38 button.
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters
switches as follows.
With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time
automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations
(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also
set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment
function is turned off. The factory default is manual time
adjustment.
Display and setting:
"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment
"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment
Adjusting Time Automatically:
— 34 —
Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several
minutes.
The clock will adjust automatically to the local time.
NOTE
The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to
is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another RDS
station.
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Menu settings
Security Code
When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you
cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is
input. This function helps prevent theft.
# Times
pressed
Step
Button to press
Display
1
2
3
4
#1
#2
#3
#4
4
6
2
1
“3”
“5”
“1”
“0”
NOTE
You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code
function. Turning off the power during the procedure will
deactivate the security code setting.
Once the security code function has been activated, “Security”
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be
possible to cancel this function afterwards.
7
Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.
The security code will be set.
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the
code.
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2
Select the four digits to use in your security code.
8
9
Press the Preset button and input the security code again.
NOTE
Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to
input the code.
The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it
to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.
Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down
and keep it separately in a safe place).
3
Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
4
5
NOTE
Keep pressing the FM button until the “Security” appears in
the display.
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode
will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 5 to 9
above again.
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds.
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating
the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"
appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:
The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in
the display, asking you to input the security code.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
6
Press the preset button and enter the security code that you
have selected in step 2.
Example: Use "3510" as the security code.
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter
the correct code to turn the unit on.
— 36 —
Display and setting:
Selectable Illumination
You can switch the color of the button illumination between
green and red.
"Graphic ON" : The graphic display works.
"Graphic OFF" : The graphic display does not work.
Display and setting:
"Color Green" : The color of the illumination is green.
"Color Red" : The color of the illumination is red.
Black Mask
This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the
display if there is too much information in the display.
Display and setting:
Brightness level adjustment
You can adjust the brightness level of the unit separately when
your car's light switch has been turned on or off.
"BLACK MASK ON" : The display will be shown in horizontally
divided mode. When this function is
enabled, the dual display mode is entered
and •••(CD-IN) indicator is displayed.
Clock alone is displayed in the lower part.
"BLACK MASK OFF" : The display will turn on by using the
whole part of the display.
Display and setting:
"Bright 0" – "Bright 10"
NOTE
The initial setting value while your car's light switch is turned on
is "5" , and while the light is turned off is "10" .
NOTE
This function cannot be set in the full-screen display and
horizontal division display.
Dimmer
You can dim the display.
Time setting for removing the faceplate
You can set the interval during which the open control panel
cannot reverse to be hidden. During the period you have set,
the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket.
NOTE
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire
is not connected.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on.
"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.
"OFF WAIT" : 0sec / 3sec / 5sec / 10sec / 15sec / 20sec /
25sec (sec=sec.)
NOTE
If you do not slide the faceplate lock switch during the period
which you have set, the unit’s power turns off after the control
panel is automatically hidden.
Switching Graphic Display
You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.
The initial setting is ON.
— 37 —
Menu settings
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
Function of the KDC-X915
Dual Zone System
Attenuator Gain Selection
The attenuator gain can be switched to either -20 dB or -60 dB.
Choose the -60dB setting when using a high-output amplifier.
The factory default is -20dB.
The following operation allows separate sound sources to
control the output of the front and rear speakers. The Dual
zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is
set to the AUX mode.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"ATT LOW" : The attenuator gain level is set at -20dB.
"ATT HIGH" : The attenuator gain level is set at -60dB.
"Zone 2 ON" : The dual zone system function is on.
"Zone 2 OFF" : The dual zone system function is off.
NOTE
• You must purchase the optional KCA-S210A/CA-C1AX/KDC-
CPS82/KDC-CX82/KDC-CPS85/KDC-CX85 device before you can
use this function.
• You can choose to send the AUX input through the rear
channel, and the unit’s tuner or CD source through the front
channel.
• The Bass, Treble and Loudness adjustments do not affect the
rear channel.
• When the Dual zone system is turned on, the External disc
control features cannot be used.
• When you set the Dual zone system to on while the non-fading
preout is switched on, the sound of the non-fading preout does
not be outputted.
Function of the KDC-X915/KDC-X815
External Amp Control
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
Display and setting:
"AMP BASS Flat" : Bass boost level is flat.
"AMP BASS +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
"AMP BASS +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).
NOTE
As of December 1999, the power amplifiers controllable by the
main unit are as follows:
KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T
KEX/ec4 (Sound Coordinate system)
When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors
(Bass Frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble
frequency) appear during the audio control mode.
Manual Open Button Setting
By pressing the button hidden behind the upper left part of the
faceplate during forced closing, you can open the faceplate.
Follow the directions below to preset the number of times that
this button needs to be pressed in order to open the faceplate.
Display and setting:
"Kex/ec4 set ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and
can be adjusted.
Display and setting:
"OPEN SW 1" – "OPEN SW 3"
"Kex/ec4 set OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not
appeared.
NOTE
The initial setting value is "1" .
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unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on. In such a
situation, turn it off.
Traffic Information Function
You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to
tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin
is broadcast.
Display and setting:
Text Scroll
"TI ON" : The Traffic Information function is on.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When none is being received, the TI indicator will
blink on and off. When a traffic information station is
being received, the TI indicator will turn on.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast,
"TRAFFIC INFO" will be displayed.
This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text to be
scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The
factory default is automatic scrolling.
Display and setting:
"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling
"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic
bulletin begins, they will automatically be turned off.
When the bulletin ends or poor reception is
experienced, the tape or disc will begin playing again.
"TI OFF" : The Traffic Information function is off.
Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:
Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI
stations in a certain band.
NOTE
• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to
another TI station.
• When you turn on the TI function, the motorized antenna will
extend automatically.
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
The factory default for this function is ON.
Display and setting:
"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on.
"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.
NOTE
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
— 39 —
Basic Operations of remote
KDC-X915/X815
2CAUTION
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the
dashboard.
+
SRC
SRC
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:
Use two "AAA"-size batteries.
TUNE /4/TRACK
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +
38
4
FM/DISC +
ATT
¢
TUNE
TRACK
FM
+
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as
illustrated.
DSIC
38
AM
—
AM/DISC
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
DNPP/
SBF
DIRECT
OK
following the illustration inside the case.
DNPP
OK
ABC
DEF
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GHI
JKL
TUV
QZ
MNO
WXY
#0-9/A-Z
PRS
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a
doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
KDC-9015
NOTE
+
SRC
• The provided batteries are intended for use in operation
checking, and their service life may be short.
• When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace
both of the batteries with new ones.
• A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on
the unit that is connected.
SRC
TUNE /4/TRACK
TUNE +/¢/TRACK +
38
4
FM/DISC +
ATT
¢
TUNE
TRACK
FM
+
DSIC
38
AM
—
AM/DISC
DNPP/
SBF
OK
DNPP
OK
Basic operations
• VOLUME buttons
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Press the + button to turn the volume up.
Press the – button to turn the volume down.
• SRC button
— 40 —
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as
follows:
• AM/FM button
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,
and FM3 bands.
M
Tuner mode
M
During station name input, selects digits and symbols.
CD mode
• OK button
M
During station name input, stores the already input data in
memory and ends the input mode.
External disc control mode 1
M
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode
During Station name preset play mode, selects station.
M
• DNPP button
Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode.
Standby mode
• 38 button
NOTE
Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection (PTY) mode.
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station
name.
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
• Number/ letter entry buttons (KDC-X915/X815 only)
Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.
Use to enter letters (alphabetical) during station name preset.
• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the
display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will
replace the External Disc Control Mode.
• ATT button
Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its
original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or
turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
Tuner features
• 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons
Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the
preset tuning mode).
Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset
tuning mode).
Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.
— 41 —
Basic Operations of remote
CD/External disc control features
• 4/¢ buttons
Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.
Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.
• DISC buttons (for disc changers)
Press the 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-X915/X815 only)
Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track
(disc) searches.
Use to enter letters during disc name preset.
— 42 —
Accessories
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
External view
External view
......... Number of items
disconnect the - battery.
......... Number of items
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the - battery.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
.........1
.........1
N
T
T
N
8
9
0
L
R
T
T
N
N
.........1
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........2
.........1
R
L
2CAUTION
.........1
.........1
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect
the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and
off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a
power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery
wires, the battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires 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.
!
.........1
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if
you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the
car.
2CAUTION
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your
unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material.
• Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See
the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
— 43 —
Connecting Wires to Terminals
2WARNING
DC/DC converter box
(Wrap the cushion
(Accessory!) around
this box.)
Rear right output (Red)
Rear left output (White)
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the
battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis
(ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in
turn may start a fire. Always connect those
wires to the power source running through the
fuse box.
Non-fading right output (Red)
(KDC-X915/X815 only)
Non-fading left output (White)
(KDC-X915/X815 only)
2CAUTION
Separate this box from the unit and
antenna cords. If they are too close, it
may cause the reception to get noise.
Front right output (Red)
Front left output (White)
2CAUTION
When only two speakers are being connected
to the system, connect the connectors either
to both the front output terminals or to both
the rear output terminals (do not mix front and
rear). For example, if you connect the +
connector of the left speaker to a front output
terminal, do not connect the -connector to a
rear output terminal.
KENWOOD disc changer /
DAB control input /
Display Data Output Jack
Outputs data representing the unit's
current state, causing it to appear in
the external display.To connect to
this jack, a converting adapter
(optional) is necessary.
FM/AM antenna input
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
NOTE
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
To connect the Disc changer or
DAB unit, consult each manual.
When using the optional power amplifier, connect
Fuse (5A:KDC-X915)
(10A:KDC-X815/9015)
P.CONT
to its power control terminal.
Power control wire (Blue/White)
White/Black
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the
film-type antenna.
ANT.
CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
To front left speaker
(KDC-X815/9015 only)
FRONT • L
+
White
To car light control switch
ILLUMI
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
Gray/Black
To front right speaker
(KDC-X815/9015 only)
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
having the external amp control function.
FRONT • R
+
EXT.CONT
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X915/X815 only)
Gray
Green/Black
Ignition key
switch
To rear left speaker
(KDC-X815/9015 only)
REAR • L
+
ACC
Green
Ignition wire (Red)
Car fuse box
Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)
Purple/Black
Battery wire (Yellow)
To rear right speaker
(KDC-X815/9015 only)
REAR • R
+
Purple
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
Battery
–
+
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)
Locking the faceplate to the unit
I
Installation (non-Japanese cars)
I
Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not
fall off, follow the directions below.
Firewall or metal support
1
2
Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 14) and
remove the faceplate.
Accessory4
Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from
the unit.
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.
Accessory7
Phillips truss
head sheet
metal screw
(commercially
available)
3
Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and
then reattaching the faceplate.
2CAUTION
Accessory2
Metal mounting
strap
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 6 mm) in any other screw
holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it
will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts
inside the unit.
NOTE
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit
is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may
skip).
2CAUTION
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces
you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners
of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing
the panel may result.
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Removing the Unit
I
Removing the Unit
I
Removing the hard rubber frame
Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.
1
2
Make the faceplate control panel appear.
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and
then remove the hard rubber frame.
3
4
Remove the hex head machine screw with washer (M4×8) on
the back panel.
Insert the removal tool deeply, as illustrated, with the L on the
left and the R on the right.
Accessory4
Accessory0
Removal tool
L
Accessory3
Removal tool
NOTE
If the unit is removed while
the faceplate is closed, use
the removal tool with the left
and right reversed, as
illustrated.
R
5
Push upward the both
tools, as shown, and pull
the unit toward you until it
is halfway out. The unit
may drop if you pull it out
completely.
L
6
Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
L
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Installation (Japanese-cars)
I
Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars)
On the factory-installed radio bracket, flatten all
the tabs or holes that are not flush (except
those used for screws), using a hammer or
similar utensil.
Tab
Accessory8
J-Car Bracket
Hole
(follow indications for L/R)
After aligning the J-Car bracket
with the factory-installed radio
bracket, tighten the screws.
N
T
8mm
8mm
L
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
T
N
Factory-installed
5mm
5mm
Radio Bracket
Accessory5
Accessory6
for Toyota car
N
for Nissan car
T
R
T
N
2CAUTION
Damage to the unit will result
from using screws other than
those provided.
Factory trim bezel
Accessory9
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on
bottom)
Once you have affixed the factory-installed radio bracket
with the screws, use a standard-tipped screwdriver (not
Philips) or similar utensil to pry the tabs of the J-Car
bracket to make them fit into the holes in the factory-
installed radio bracket (depending on the car make).
Tab
N … Nissan car
T … Toyota car
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The power does not turn on.
The fuse has blown.
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the
fuse with one with the same rating.
No sound can be heard, or the
volume is low.
Attenuator is turned on.
Turn off Attenuator.
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one
side.
Reset the fader or balance settings.
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected
incorrectly.
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to
Terminals".
The values of “VOL OFFSET” are low.
Increase the values of “VOL OFFSET”. (see p. 11)
Nothing happens when the
buttons are pressed.
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in
the car.
Check the speaker wiring.
The sound quality is poor or
distorted.
The speakers are not wired correctly.
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output
terminal is connected to a different speaker.
Radio reception is poor.
The car antenna is not extended.
Pull the antenna out all the way.
The antenna control wire is not connected.
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".
The memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper
terminal.
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".
The faceplate does not open or
close.
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on
"Removing the Faceplate".(page.14)
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CD/External disc control mode
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
A CD ejects as soon as it is
loaded.
The CD is upside-down.
The CD is quite dirty.
Load the CD with the labeled side up.
Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"
(see p. 6).
The disc control mode cannot
be selected.
No wire has been connected to the disc changer input
terminal on the unit.
Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on
the unit.
The specified disc does not
play, but another one plays
instead.
The specified CD is quite dirty.
Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down.
Load the CD with the labeled side up.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the
specified disc.
The disc is severely scratched.
Something is touching the disc changer.
The CD is scratched or dirty.
Try another disc instead.
The sound skips.
Remove whatever is touching it.
If skipping happens at the same place when the car is
stopped, something with the CD is wrong. Clean the CD.
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).
The display shows that the
changer is being played, but no
sound can be heard.
The specified track will not
play.
Random play or magazine random play has been
selected.
Turn off random play or magazine random play.
Track repeat, disc repeat, track
scan, disc scan, random play,
and magazine random play
start by themselves.
The setting is not cancelled.
The settings for these functions remain on until the
setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is
turned off or the source changed.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer
Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered
when switching modes.
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Troubleshooting Guide
The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the
recommended actions.
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.
EJECT
] Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
] Insert the CD.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
NO DISC
E-04
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.
] Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
BLANK
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
NO TRACK
NO PANEL
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.
] Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
E-77
E-99
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your
nearest service center.
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),
stopping all operation.
HOLD
] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F),
the disc will start playing again.
If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.
] Eject the CD and try inseting it again.
••• (CD-IN)
If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Maximum output power (KDC-X815/9015).....................45 W × 4
Full bandwidth power
(at less than 1% THD) (KDC-X815/9015)........................22 W × 4
Tone action
Bass: ...........................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Treble: .........................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load ..................4500 mV/10 kΩ (during disc play)
Preout impedance..................................................................80Ω
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB).............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage .............................14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable)
Current consumption
CD player section
(KDC-X915) ....................................................................5 A
(KDC-X815/9015) .........................................................10 A
Installation size (W × H × D)
Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A) .....................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed ..............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio
(KDC-X915) ..........................................182 × 53 × 160 mm
(7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-5/16 in.)
(KDC-X815/9015)..................................182 × 53 × 162 mm
(7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-3/8 in.)
Weight
(KDC-X915) .................................................4.0 Lbs (1.8 kg)
(KDC-X815/9015) ........................................4.2 Lbs (1.9 kg)
(KDC-X915/X815) .........................................105 dB (1 kHz)
(KDC-9015) ....................................................93 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic range
(KDC-X915/X815) .....................................................100 dB
(KDC-9015) ................................................................93 dB
Channel separation
(KDC-X915) ..............................................................100 dB
(KDC-X815) ................................................................95 dB
(KDC-9015) ................................................................85 dB
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