Kenwood 467FM, KDC-C517FM User Manual

©B64-1798-10 (KW)

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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 compact disc auto changer.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces desig­nated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the
model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for
information or service on the product.
Model KDC-C517FM,KDC-C467FM Serial number

CD AUTOCHANGER / CONTROLLER / FM MODULATOR SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CHANGEUR AUTOMATIQUE DE CD / CONTROLEUR / SYSTEME
A MODULATION DE FM

SISTEMA DEL MODULADOR DE FM / CONTROLADOR / CAMBIADOR
AUTOMATICO DE DISCOS COMPACTOS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

SISTEMA MODULADOR FM/CONTROLADOR / CHANGER AUTOMÁTICO DE CDs

MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES

KDC-C517FM
KDC-C467FM

MODE D’EMPLOI

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English

Contents

Before use

Warning.........................................................................................3

Safety Precautions ........................................................................4

Handling Compact Discs...............................................................6

Loading Compact Discs ................................................................7

Buttons

Display Unit ..................................................................................8

Remote .........................................................................................8

Operations

Playing CDs...................................................................................8

Fast Fowarding and Reversing Disc Play ......................................9

Track Search..................................................................................9

Disc Search ...................................................................................9

Direct Track Search.......................................................................9

Direct Disc Search.......................................................................10

Track Repeat ...............................................................................10

Disc Repeat.................................................................................10

Track Scan...................................................................................10

Disc Scan ....................................................................................11

Random Play ...............................................................................11

Magazine Random Play...............................................................11

Changing the Transmission Frequency.......................................12

Modulation level/Dynamic control...............................................13

Installation

Accessories.................................................................................14

Installation Procedure..................................................................14

Connecting Wires to Terminals...................................................15

Installation...................................................................................16

Troubleshooting guide........................................................18

Specifications..........................................................................21

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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.

Location : Rear Panel

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.

2CAUTION

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 I, SUBCHAPTER J.

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
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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

NOTE

NOTE

2Warning

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Take the following precautions to prevent
fire and avoid personal injury:

• When extending the ignition wire, battery
wire, or ground wire, use 0.75mm

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(AWG18)
or larger automotive grade wire to avoid wire
deterioration or damage to the covering.

• Check that no metal objects (coins, tools,
etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short
circuits.

• If you smell or see smoke, turn the power off
immediately and consult your Kenwood
dealer.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD
is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.

Take the following precautions to
keep the unit in proper working order.

• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.

• Do not open the top or bottom cover.

• Do not install the unit in places it is exposed
to direct sunlight, high heat or humidity,
water may splash over it, or dust exists.

2CAUTION

2WARNING

• 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. on hot places such as above the
dashboard.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• If you have difficulty in installing this unit in
your vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer.

• If it doesn’t seem to be working properly,
first press the Reset button. If the
malfunction persists, consult your Kenwood
dealer.

• Some car stereos cause the sound of the
tuner to make for a moment when an
engine is activated.

• The reception of the tuner may be reduced
a little if the KDC-C517FM, KDC-C467FM is
used.

• If the sound is lower than the tuner sound,
raise up the volume level of the CD with
using the receiver.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.

NOTE

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.

Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These may
damage external surfaces or remove
indicator characters.

Lens fogging

In cold climates, there may be a period after
you turn on your vehicle’s heater when the
lens that guides the laser beam used in your
CD player fogs up. If this happens, you
cannot play compact discs. Take out discs
and the fogging will disappear. If it does not
return to normal after several hours, contact
your Kenwood dealer.

2CAUTION

Safety Precautions

Reset button

REP

RDM

DISC

3

/

8

MHz

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CD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER

TRACK

FREQ

LEVEL

RDM REP

TRACK DISC

4¢PWR

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Safety Precautions

Do not set the remote on hot places such
as above the dashboard.

Loading and Replacing the Batteries:

Use two "AAA" batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing
downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the

+ and –

poles aligned properly, following the
illustration inside the case.

Store unused batteries out of the reach
of children. Contact a doctor immediately
if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

• 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.

NOTE

NOTE

2WARNING

2CAUTION

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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.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the side
opposite the label) when holding it.

• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is more
fragile than that on an ordinary music CD, and may
peel off if scratched. Fingerprints on a CD-R or CD­RW are also more likely to cause skipping when the
disc is played. For these reasons, handle the disc
very carefully. Detailed handling instructions will
appear on the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this
information carefully before using the disc.

• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.

Storing CDs

• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct
sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard) or
other hot places.

A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than a

music CD to damage from high temperatures and
humidity, and in some cases, may become
unusable if left in the car for long periods of time.

• Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to
them for a while, and put them back in their cases.
Do not pile up CDs that are removed from their
cases or prop them against something.

Cleaning CDs

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f 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.

Checking New CDs for Burrs

When playing a new CD for the first time, check
that there are not any burrs stuck to the perimeter
of the disc or in the central hole. CDs with burrs
stuck on them may not load properly or may skip
while playing. Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen
or a similar utensil.

Do Not Load CD Accessories

Do not use commercially available CD accessories
that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as
stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs,
since they can cause the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit
and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of
special shape CDs may cause the unit to
malfunction.

• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

only for this unit.

•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone
finalization processing cannot be played. (For more
information on finalization processing, refer to the
manual for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or
CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on
the recording status, it may prove impossible to
play certain CDs recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.

Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the
Labeled Side

Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on
it.
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be
deformed and the sticker to peel off, resulting in
malfunction of the unit.

2CAUTION

Tape

Burrs

Burrs

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Make sure the disc magazine is the
right way up with the Kenwood logo
on the top.Pull the tray out by the
projection.

Insert the magazine into the CD changer
until it clicks.

Open the CD changer door.

Place the disc on the tray with the
label facing upwards. Insert the tray
into the disc magazine until it locks.
The discs are numbered from the
bottom from 1 to 6 or 10.

• Take care to insert the tray into the
correct grooves in the disc magazine.

• 8-cm discs cannot be used. If an 8-cm disc
adapter is used, the disc cannot be ejected.

• Keep all the trays in the magazine even
when empty.

2CAUTION

Loading Compact Discs

1

2

"KENWOOD"

Projection

4

3

Open the CD changer door, and press the
"EJECT" button.

Be sure to open the door completely before
pressing the EJECT button. If the door is not
completely open, the magazine may hit the
door and cause damage of malfunction.

NOTE

Magazine ejection

5

6

Use the CD changer with its door closed
to prevent the entry of dust into the
changer.

NOTE

Close the CD changer door.

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Playing CDs:

Press the PWR button.
The power goes ON and the CD play start. When the unit
receives any signal from the remote controller, the

mark lights up.

When the player reaches the end of the last track on the disc
you are playing, it will shift automatically to the first track on
the next disc. When the player plays the last disc, it will return
to the first disc.
The play display blinks during disc replacement.
Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0". (KDC-C517FM only)

Power off :

Press the PWR button.
The power goes OFF.

To listen to the radio :

Press the PWR button.
The FM modulator is turned OFF and the radio can be heard.

Pause :

Press the

6 (38...Remote) button.

Disc play is temporarily paused.
If you press the switch once more, the disc is replayed from
the paused part.

• Be sure to turn down the volume whenever you listen to the
radio or a cassette tape after stopping the disc play.

• During the disc play is being conducted, you are not able to
receive ordinary Radio broadcasting because antenna output is
switched into compact disc player‘s side.

NOTE

Playing CDs

Play indicator

Pause indicator

Disc No.

Track No.

Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See Page 12 for
more information on changing the transmission frequency.

Buttons

PWR button

REPEAT button

DISC REPEAT button

T.SCAN button

M.RDM button

Number buttons

D.SCAN button

Reset button

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D.SCAN T.SCAN

M.RDM

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PWR

T.
UP

T.
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Display Unit

Remote (Supplied with the KDC-C517FM)

CD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER

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RDM

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RDM REP

TRACK DISC

8

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DISC

TRACK

FREQ

LEVEL

-

/ + buttons

PWR button

4 / ¢ buttons

6 button

RDM button

REP button

T. UP button

+ button

T. DN button

-

button

RDM button

38 button

Operations

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TRACK

DISC

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Using the remote, directly input the track number that you want
to listen to.

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.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.

Press either the T. DN or T. UP button while the track number
is blinking.
The track starts playing.

Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating :

Press the 38 button.

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Direct Track Search Function of Remote

Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc
changer.

Making a Reverse Disc Search :

Press the – button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Making a Forward Disc Search :

Press the

+ button to display the desired discnumber.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
increases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Disc Search

Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until
you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Making a Reverse Track Search :

Press the 4 (T. DN...Remote

) 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.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

Pressing the 4 (T. DN...Remote

) 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.

Making a Forward Track Search:

Press the ¢ (T. UP...Remote

) button to display the desired

track number.
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast
forward to the track after that, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last
track on a disc.

NOTE

NOTE

Track Search

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.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

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Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want
to listen to.

Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of
the disc that you want to listen to.
The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10
seconds.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be canceled.

• 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.

Press either the

+ or – button while the number inputted is

blinking.
The disc starts playing.

Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating :

Press the 38 button.

2

NOTE

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Direct Disc Search Function of remote

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until
you find the track that you want to listen to.

Starting the Track Scan:

Press the T.SCAN button. The SCN indicator will appear on the
display and the player will play the first 10 seconds of each
track in succession.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned :

Press the 38 or T.SCAN button.
The SCN indicator disappears and the Track scan is canceled.
Normal playback starts.

• When disc play stops, Track scan is canceled.

• When all tracks on the disc you are listening to are scanned,
Track scan is canceled.

NOTE

Track Scan Function of remote

Repeat playing the track currently being listened to.

To repeat track :

Press the REP

(REPEAT...Remote) button.

The REP indicator will appear on the display and the Track repeat
function will turn on.
The same track is played repeatedly.

To cancel :

Press the REP

(REPEAT...Remote) button.

The REP indicator disappears and the Track repeat function is
canceled.

When disc play stops, Track repeat is canceled.

NOTE

Track Repeat

Repeat playing the disc currently being listened to.

To repeat disc :

Press the DISC REPEAT button.
The D.REP indicator will appear on the display and the Disc
repeat function will turn on.
The same disc is played repeatedly.

To cancel :

Press the DISC REPEAT button.
The D.REP indicator disappears and the Disc repeat function is
canceled.

When disc play stops, Disc repeat is canceled.

NOTE

Disc Repeat Function of remote

Operations

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Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.

Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on
and off.
The M.RDM indicator lights up 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.

To change the track being heard, press the T. UP button.
Another disc/track will be selected and played.

• Magazine random play is canceled when you stop playing a disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

NOTE

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Magazine Random Play Function of remote

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on
and off.
The RDM indicator lights up when the random play function is
turned on.
The display of the track number changes continuously as the
next track is being selected.
When the track has been selected, play starts.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the
random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing
(with the random play function still turned on).

To change the track being heard, press the ¢

(T. UP...Remote)

button.
Another track is selected and played.

2

NOTE

1

Random Play

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.SCAN button. The D.SCN indicator lights up and
the first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in
which they are loaded on the changer.
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned :

Press the 38 or D.SCAN button again to stop the scan and
keep on listening to the disc normally.

• The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a disc.

• When all discs in the magazine you are listening to are scanned,
Disc scan is cancelled.

NOTE

Disc Scan Function of remote

The random play function is cancelled when you stop playing a
disc.

NOTE

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To set the frequency change mode

Press the REP button for at least three seconds. The FREQ
indicator will light up and the currently set frequency will be
displayed.

• The initial value is 88.3MHz.

• If this function is on, the functions other than power on / off,
reset, and modulation level / dynamic control, cannot be
operated.

• This function is not available when the random play, repeat play,
or scan play function is on. Before using this function, cancel
the other functions. This function cannot be used while loading
a disc (while the play indicator is blinking).

To change the frequency

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
Each time you press the 4 or ¢ button, the mode switches
as follows :

2

NOTE

1

Changing the Transmission Frequency

Some car radios cannot receive a 87.7 MHz frequency.

To cancel :

Press the REP button on the display unit for at least three
seconds.
The FREQ indicator will go off and the frequency change will
take effect.
The frequency change mode is automatically canceled if you
do nothing for 15 seconds.

NOTE

87.7MHz

87.9MHz

88.1MHz

88.3MHz (initial value)

88.5MHz

88.7MHz

89.9MHz

89.7MHz

89.5MHz

89.3MHz

89.1MHz

88.9MHz

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Operations

FREQ

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Dynamic control

The unit comes with the prevention of distortion function to
reduce sound distortion.
If the sound is distorted severely, press the + button on the
display unit and then set the function to "2" (ON). If the
prevention of distortion function is set to "2" (ON), the sound
extension is reduced.
The initial setting is "1" (OFF).

If a disc with a high recording level is used, the sound may
distort even if the prevention of distortion function is set to "2"
(ON). In this case, reduce the modulation level.

To cancel :

Press the RDM button on the display unit for at least three
seconds.
The LEVEL indicator will go off and the modulation level
change will take effect. The control mode is automatically
canceled if you do nothing for 15 seconds.

2CAUTION

NOTE

To set the control mode

Press the RDM button on the display unit for at least three
seconds.
The LEVEL indicator will light up and the currently set
modulation level will be displayed.

• If this function is on, the functions other than power on / off,
reset, and changing the transmission frequency, cannot be
operated.

• This function is not available when the random play, repeat play,
or scan play function is on. Before using this function, cancel
the other functions. This function cannot be used while loading
a disc (while the play indicator is blinking).

To change the modulation level

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
Each time the 4 or ¢ button is pressed, the modulation
level changes in the range from 1 to 4. As the number
increases, the modulation level increases.The initial setting is 2.

2

NOTE

1

Modulation level / Dynamic control

Modulation level

Number for prevention of
distortion setting

LEVEL

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Accessories

.........1

1

.........4

2

.........4

3

.........1

4

External view

......... Number of items

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result
in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories
shipped with the unit, as shown above.

2CAUTION

When drilling a hole in the car chassis to install the unit, check
first that nothing is on the other side.

• 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.

• 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.

2CAUTION

2WARNING

Removing the transportation screws

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Transportation
screws

Remove all 3 transportation screws for protecting the internal
mechanism before you start to install the unit.

After removing the transport screw, retain it carefully and
attach it again before transporting the unit again.

NOTE

1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.

4. Install the unit in your car.

5. Reconnect the - battery.

6. Press the reset button.

Installation Procedure

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CD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER

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RDM

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RDM REP

TRACK DISC

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DISC

TRACK

FREQ
LEVEL

Installation

Use the holes marked (¶) to install the unit.

Use the holes marked (¶) to install the unit.

Horizontal installation

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Vertical installation

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Bottom view

Side view

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Installation

Installation of Display unit

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• Installation without using the trim mount plate 7

Attach one velcro to the
slanted-line of the the display
units as shown above, and
attach the other velcro to the
parts where you wish to
attach the display units.
Then, put velcros together
and install the display units.

• Installation using the trim mount plate 7

CD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER

REP

RDM

3

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PWR

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RDM

REP MHz

TRACK DISC

8

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TRACK

FREQ

LEVEL

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+

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ISC

Display unit

Display unit

5

7

Pass the wire from the display unit through the hole on the
trim mount plate and push fit the display unit into the trim
mount plate until it locks.

• Be sure not to place the unit on such place as where it is
exposed to direct sunlight and temperature eventually rises.
It results in the deformation of the case.

• Depending on the installing location, the display unit may not
be able to receive the signals from the controller unit. Install
them after confirming that the signals can be received.

• Install the unit in such a way that it does not disturb driving.

2CAUTION

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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.

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

Power button is not turned ON.

Turn the power button ON.

No sound or sound is low.

The unit does not work properly
when a button is pressed.

The input/output wire or wiring harness is connected
incorrectly.

Connect the input/output wire or wiring harness correctly.
See "Connecting Wires to Terminals" (Page 15).

The microcomputer malfunctions.

Press the Reset button of the display unit.

CD play does not start. CD auto-changer input is not connected to the unit.

Connect the CD auto-changer input to the unit.

The number of the slot into which the disc is inserted is
different from the number of the specified disc.

Eject the disc magazine and check the number of the
specified disc.

The specified disc is not
played; a different disc is
played instead.

The specified disc is very dirty.

Check and, if possible, clean the disc.
See "Cleaning CDs" (Page 6).

The disc is loaded upside down.

Eject the disc magazine and insert the disc correctly.

Two discs are inserted in a slot.

Eject the disc magazine and insert the discs correctly.

The disc is severely damaged. Use another disc.

The power is not turned on. The wiring harness fuse blows. Check wires for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of

with the same rating (shown on the case).

The fader or balance is set to one side. Adjust the fader and balance.

The volume level is minimum.

Raise the volume level.

Sound quality is poor.
(Sound distortion)

The volume level is too high. Use the appropriate volume level.

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The O-N selection switch of the disc changer is not set
properly.

Set the O-N selection switch to "O" position.

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Nothing appears on the display.

Sound distortion.

The disc is dirty or damaged.

If sound skips at the same part, the disc is faulty. Check
and, if possible, clean the disc.
See "Cleaning CDs" (Page 6).

The unit is mounted at a slant.

Mount the unit so that is level.

Changer unit is mounted in an unstable place.

Mount the unit in a stable place.

The angle adjustment switches are set improperly.

Set the angle adjustment switches to the correct positions.

The control output of the display unit is not connected
properly.

Connect the control output properly.

A disc with a high recording level is used.

Change the modulation level / dynamic control setting.(Page 13)

Troubleshooting guide

Sound skips due to vibration.

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Something is touching the CD auto-changer.

Keep it away from the CD auto-changer.

Sound quality is poor.

The recording of the disc is poor.

Try playing another disc. If the sound is good, the fault was
with the original disc.

The disc is dirty or damaged.

Check and, if possible, clean the disc.
See "Cleaning CDs" . (Page 6)"

No sound is heard even though
the information concerning the
CD auto-changer is displayed.

Volume is set to minimum level.

The microcomputer does not function
correctly.

Raise the volume level.

Press the Reset button of the display unit.

Connect the system properly.
See "Connecting Wires to Terminals" .(Page 15)

The specified track is not
played.

The system is not connected properly.

Turn off Random Play / Magazine Random Play.

The player is set to Random Play / Magazine
Random Play.

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The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended
actions.

01 E: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

Load the disc magazine properly.

02 E: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

04 E: 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.

77 E: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

Press the reset button on the unit. If the "77E" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

99 E: 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 "99E" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

0d E: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all

operation.

Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will
start playing again.

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Troubleshooting guide

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Disc section

Laser Diode.....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Digital Filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling

D/A Converter.........................................................................1 bit

Spindle speed ...............................................500 ~ 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter.........................................Below Measurable Limit

Frequency Response (±1 dB) ................................10 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Modulating Frequency (200KHz STEP) ........87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3,

88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1,

89.3, 89.5, 89.7, 89.9,
MHz

General

Operating Voltage..............................................14.4 V (11 ~ 16 V)

Current consumption.............................................................1.4 A

Operating Temperature...............................................–10 ~ 50 °C

Size (W × H × D)

CD changer

(KDC-517FM) ..............................................250 × 80 × 176 mm

(9-13/16 × 3-1/8 × 6-13/16 in.)

(KDC-467FM) ..............................................250 × 64 × 176 mm

(9-13/16 × 2-1/2 × 6-13/16 in.)

Controller .....................................................50 × 145 × 24 mm

(1-15/16 × 5-3/4 × 1 in.)

Display unit ..................................................105 × 40 × 18 mm

(4-1/8 × 1-9/16 × 11/16 in.)

FM modulator unit........................................150 × 30 × 80 mm

(5-7/8 × 1-3/16 × 3-1/8 in.)

Trim mount plate............................................188 × 58 × 2 mm

(7-3/8 × 2-5/16 × 1/16 in.)

Weight

CD changer

(KDC-517FM).......................................................2,0 kg (4,4 lbs)

(KDC-467FM).......................................................1,8 kg (4,0 lbs)

Controller.......................................................0.060 kg (0.14 lbs)

Display unit....................................................0.125 kg (0.28 lbs)

FM modulator unit ...........................................0.600 kg (1.3 lbs)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Specifications

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