Kenwood KB-IR1 User Manual

Setting-Up and Using Your
KB-IR1 InfraRed keyboard

1. Removing the Battery Cover

Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the embossed
arrow and sliding the cover off in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the diagram to the right.

2. Selecting the Model

Important: Your keyboard is designed to be used with several
different models of Kenwood CD players.

Before installing the batteries you must set the “DIP”
switches located beneath the battery cover to match your par­ticular changer model.

Set the DIP switches to match your changer’s model according
to the diagram to the right.

3. Installing the batteries

After removing the battery cover and setting the DIP switches
as described above, insert 2 “AA” batteries (not included) as
shown in the diagram to the right.

Replace both batteries with fresh ones when the “Batt Low”
indicator (located on the top of the keyboard) is lit.

Battery Information

To maximize battery life, your keyboard has a Sleep Mode, and
is only “on” when you are pressing a key. When you are not
using your keyboard store it so that the keys are not accidental­ly being pressed.

If you’re not going to be using your keyboard for a long period
of time, remove the batteries.

4. Operating Range

When using your keyboard, point its front edge (where the IR
transmitter is located) towards the CD changer.

The keyboard will operate up to 20 feet away and 30 degress
off-axis from your CD player. If you use the keyboard outside of
this range, it may not function properly. See the diagram to the
right.

Congratulations! Your KB-IR1 IR keyboard will make it quicker and easier for you to program disc and track titles into your
Kenwood 200 disc CD changer.

Since your keyboard duplicates the functions of the remote control that was included with your CD changer, before using it you
should read your CD changer’s instruction manual to become familiar with all of the different functions that can be controlled by
the remote and keyboard.

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IR TRANSMITTER

IMPORTANT NOTES A

1: Press the MODE key.

The display flashes:

TITLE INPUT

2: Press the SET

D--- T--

disc number

DXXX

A. Open the loading door and leave

it open for this entire operation

B. Select an empty disc slot

C. Insert a CD in the empty slot. Make sure

the label faces towards your right.

NAMING DISCS AND TRACKS D. Enter the Disc Name

All models:

• Instead of the SHIFT key, use
the

CHARACTER/P.MODE key to

shift between capital letters,
lowercase letters and num­bers/symbols.

• Use the

SHIFT key to select

the secondary symbols on
the number and symbol
keys.

• Use the
enter sp

• If you m
the

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1. Press the DISK SEL.
key.

2. Use the number
keys to enter the
disc number.

3. Press the

SET key.

4. The disc tray will
spin around until
the disc slot you’ve selected is
in the open loading doorway.

For other ways to select a disc slot, refer to the changer’s instruction manual.

Discs can be given names (up to 25 characters). On the CD-3280M,
CD-3260M, CD-2280M and CD-2260M, up to 20 tracks per disc can
also be named (up to 15 characters each).

Although the most convenient time to enter disc and track names is
when you insert the discs into the player for the first time, (that way
the player keeps track of the disc names for you as you insert the
discs), you can use this procedure to enter or change disc and track
names any time you want.

These instructions explain how to enter disc names when you insert
the discs into the player for the first time.

5: After you have typed-in the

entire title, press the

ENTER

key. The display reads:

TITLE STORE!!

6: The display then switches to

show the disc number, and
the first track number flashes:

DXXX T01

7. Repeat steps 3 - 5 to enter a
title for the disc’s first track.

8. Repeat steps 3 - 5 for each
track title you want to enter.

3: Press the

SET key again. The display

will stop flashing and will change
to the alphanumeric character dis­play:

ð <=ZABC

SPACE/CHECK key to

aces.

• Additional symbols not
found on the keyboard can
be accessed by selecting the
number/symbol mode, and
then using the

CHAR. SEARCH

UP

/DOWN keys to scroll-

through the available sym­bols.

4: Use the keyboard to type the disc name. Wait until you

see the alphanumeric character list on the changer’s dis­play before typing. Typing too soon can cause undesired
operation of the changer.

For more information about typing, see the notes at the
bottom of the page.

CD-3280M, CD-3260M, CD-324M:

• You can also use the CHAR CAPITAL,

CHAR SMALL and CHAR SYMBOLS keys to

shift between capital letters, lower­case letters and numbers/symbols.

CD-2280M, CD-2260M, CD-224M:

• To store a number as part of a title,
press the

SET key after typing the num-

ber.

• You cannot access yellow-colored sec­ondary symbols.

• Since the keyboard must transmit a
series of commands each time you
press a key, it may seem to respond a
bit more slowly than a typical wired
computer keyboard.

Discs with CD Text

Some record companies encode
CD Text information (titles, artists,
musical genre, etc.) onto their
CDs. Your Kenwood changer will
read this CD Text information and
it will overwrite any title or musi­cal genre information that you
input into the changer.

Repetitive Stress Injury

Continuous use of a keyboard may cause Repetitive Stress injuries or related injuries. If you
feel any aching, numbing or tingling in your arms, wrists or hands, consult a qualified health
professional. To reduce your risk of repetitive stress injury:

• Take frequent breaks from typing

• Maintain a straight wrist position

• Avoid resting on your wrists while typing

• Use a light touch on the keys

• Maintain good health habits

Some studies suggest that long periods of repetitive motion coupled with an improper work
environment and incorrect work habits may be linked to certain types of physical discomfort
or injury. These include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Tendonitis, and Tenosynovitis. To help
avoid these conditions, follow the instructions above. These instructions may not only help
minimize your chances of experiencing one of these conditions, but will also help you work
more comfortably and effectively. It is very important that your chair, work surface, and key­board are in the proper position.

KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY

KENWOOD products are designed and manufactured with advanced technology and
craftsmanship. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and work­manship as listed. This limited warranty remains in effect for the period indicated from
the date of the original consumer purchase.

90 days parts and labor

LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY

Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workman­ship for this product. The following items are not covered under the terms of this limit­ed warranty:

1. Voltage and/or line frequency conversions.

2. Damage caused by accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper operation,
unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained
in the instruction manual.

3. Periodic check-ups which do not disclose any defects covered by the warranty.

4. Installation and/or removal charges, damages based upon inconvenience, or
loss of use of the product.

5. Units on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed.

6. Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by someone other than
KENWOOD, or an Authorized KENWOOD Service Center.

7. Damage due to unsuitable packing and/or shipment method.

8. Cosmetic items such as external cabinet, including but not limited to appear­ance items such as keys, battery cover, and batteries.

9. Product purchased or serviced outside the United States and its territories,
except product purchased through the United States Military Exchange.

10. Damage resulting from installation of parts or accessories which do not con­form to the specification and quality of the original item.

WARRANTY COVERAGE

KENWOOD will exchange the items covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other
proof of date of original purchase will be required before any warranty service is ren­dered.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If you purchased the KENWOOD product from an authorized dealer:

If your KENWOOD product requires service, return it to the dealer you purchased it
from for exchange only.

You are responsible for transporting product for repair, for installation and removal
charges, and payment for any initial shipping charges. KENWOOD will pay for the
return shipping charges for any product which is received in this manner.

If you purchased the KENWOOD product directly from KENWOOD:

Send it, along with a copy of the original purchase receipt and packing list, to the fol­lowing address for exchange:

KENWOOD USA c/o EFS
2741 Dow Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780

If you have any questions after you have shipped the product, call [phone], or
E-mail [e-mail].

You are responsible for transporting product for repair, for installation and removal
charges, and payment for any initial shipping charges. KENWOOD will pay for the
return shipping charges for any product which is received in this manner.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT­NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF
THIS WARRANTY.

EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES

KENWOOD’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPLACE­MENT OF SAID RODUCT, AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

If a problem develops during or after the Limited Warranty Period, or if you have any
questions regarding the operation of the product, you should contact your KENWOOD
Authorized Dealer. If the problem or your question is not handled to your satisfaction,
place contact our Customer Service Department at the address listed below.

KENWOOD USA CORP.

2201 E. Dominguez St, Long Beach, CA 90810-5745
Telephone: (800) KENWOOD
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.kenwoodusa.com