Kenwood RC100MR - Marine CD Receiver Remote Control Unit, KCA-RC100MR User Manual
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Listen
to
the
Future
KCA·RC100MR
Marine
Remote
Control
Thank
you
for purchasing the
KCA-RC100MR
Marine
Remote
Control.
This
document offers
guidanceonhow
to install
the
KCA-RC100MR
and
will
help
familiarize
you
with
its
functions.
For
more
information about this
and
other
Kenwood
products,
visit
the
Kenwood
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Corporation
Web
site at:
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KCA-RC100MR
Package
Contents
Unpack your KCA-RC100MR and
carefully
make
sure
that
everything listed here is
present:
1.
Remote
Control Unit
with
Pigtail
connector
& C-Clamp
attachment
for
mounting
2. 6
meter
extension cable
3. Trim
ring/mounting
bracket
with2stainless
steel
mounting
screws (included
washer
and
nut)
If
anythingismissingordamaged,
notify
your
dealer
immediately.
Kenwood
recommends
that
you retain
the
original carton and
packing
materialsincase
you need
to
ship
the
KCA-RC100MR in
the
future.
Warning
To
prevent
injury and/orfire,
take
the
following
precautions:
·Insert
the
unit
all
the
way
until itisfully
lockedinplace.
Otherwiseitmay
fly
outofplace
during
collision
and
other
jolts.
·To
prevent
short circuit,
never
putorleave
any
metallic
objects
(e.g.,
coinsormetal
tools)
inside
the
unit.
·If
the
unit startstoemit
smokeorstrange
smells,
turn
off
the
power
immediately
and
consult
your
Kenwood
dealer.
·Be
careful
nottodrop
the
unitorsubjectitto
strong
shock.
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Do
not
touch
the
liquid
crystal
fluid if
the
LCDisdamagedorbroken
duetoshock.
The
liquid
crystal
fluid
maybedangeroustoyour
healthoreven
fatal.
If
the
liquid
crystal
fluid
from
the
LCD
contacts
your
bodyorclothing,
wash
itoff
with
soap
immediately.
A.
Caution
To
prevent
damagetothe
unit,
take
the
following
precautions:
·00
not
open
the
toporbottom
covers
ofthe
unit.
·00
not
install itina
spot
exposedtodirect sunlightorexcessive
heatorhumidity.
Also
avoid
placing
the
unit
where
thereisdustorthe
possibilityofwater
splashing.
·During
installation,donot
use
any
screws
except
for
the
ones
provided.
Using
improper
screws
might
resultindamagetothe
main
unit.
·When
drilling a
holeinthe
boattofit
the
brackets,
make
sure
nottodamage
the
fuel
tank,
brake
tube,
wiring
harnesses,
etc.onthe
other
side.
Note:Ifyou
experience
problems
during
installation,
consult
your
Kenwood
dealer.Ifthe
unit
does
not
seemtobe
working
right,
try
pressing
the
reset
buttononthe
head
unit first. Ifthat
does
not
solve
the
prob-
lem,
consult
your
Kenwood
dealer.
Cleaning
the
Unit.
If
the
faceplateofthis unitisstained,
wipe
it off
withadry
soft
cloth,
suchasa
silicon
cloth.Ifthe
faceplateisbadly
stained,
wipe
itoff
withacloth
moistened
withaneutral
cleaning
detergent
and
then
wipe
the
detergent
off.
Note:
Applying
spray
cleaner
directlytothe
unit
may
affect
its
mechanical
parts.
Wiping
the
faceplate
withahard
clothorusing
avolatile liquid
suchasthinneroralcohol
may
scratch
the
surface
or
erase
characters.
FCC
Warning
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
foundtocomply
with
the
limits for a
class
Bdigital
device,
pursuanttopart15of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designedtoprovideareasonable
protection
against
harmful
interferenceina
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
andifnot
installed
and
usedinaccordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
thereisno
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occurinaparticularinstallation. Ifthis
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interferencetoradioortelevision
reception,
which
can
be
determinedbyturning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
userisencouragedtotrytocorrect
the
interferencebyoneormoreofthe
following
measures:
•
Reorientorrelocate
the
receiving
antenna.
•
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver
.
•
Connect
the
equipment
intoanoutletoracircuitdifferent
from
thattowhich
the
receiverisconnected.
•
Consult
the
dealeroran
experienced
technician
for
help.
'Installing
the KCA-RC100MR
The KCA-RC100MR connectstothe
pigtail
cable located on
the
backofthe
Kenwood KTS-MP400MR or KTS-300MRCDreceivers via
the
6-meter
cable extension. Before you
install
the
KCA-RC100MR, be sure theCDreceiver is
off
and
disconnected
from
the
battery.
Optional
Junction
Box
Determine the best location to
mount
the KCA-RC100MR.Besure to measure the distance between the
mounting
location and the
CD,
receiver to
make
certain the location is in reachofthe 6
meter
cable. For longer length installations than the supplied cable provides, we recommend you con-
sult your dealer. Also
make
sure
that
the location allows access to the backofthe remote and
mounting
brackets and
that
the location is free and
clear
of
obstructions, wiring, or other systems
that
could be harmed when mounting the remote.
You
can use the
template
locatedatthe bottomofthis instruction sheet to cut a hole and
mount
the KCA-RC100MR remote. We recommend you
make
a copyofthe
template
(at 100%).
Insert the remote and
mounting
bracket then tighten the screws
from
the back.
Use
the 6-meter extension cable and connect the remote to the pigtail cable on the backofthe receiver.
Operating
the
KCA-RC100MR
The KCA-RC100MR is a hardwired remote
that
can send and receive commands
from
Kenwood KTS-MP400MR or KTS-300MR marine
CD
receivers. The KCA-RC100MR cannot control alloftheCDreceiver's functions; however,itdoes give you a broad rangeofcontrol. Functions
that
can be controlled through the remote include:
Key
Power
VOL
Up/Down
FM/+
AM/Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Mute
TU/SR
CD/CH
Description
Turns power
On/Off
Increase/Decrease Volume
Select
FM
Stations andFMStation Presets
Selects
AM
Stations andAMStation Presets
Scrolls through Stations in Reverse
Scrolls through Stations Forward
Mutes Audio
Switches
CD
receiver
from
AM/FM to SIRIUS
Switches
CD
receivertoCDorCD
changer
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The Power button will turn
theCDreceiverOnor Off.
The
FM+/AM/-
is used to select AM/FM broadcasts.
Use
the
Left/Right
Arrow keys to scroll through stations. Note:
You
can scan channels using the
left/right
arrow buttons only when theCDreceiver isinAuto Mode 1.Tomanually search each channel, theCDreceiver
must
be in Manual mode.
To
use the remote to find the preset channels on theCDreceiver, the receiver
must
be in Auto Mode 2 (see receiver manual for more details).
Press the TU/SR button to switch
from
SIRIUS satellite radio to
AM/FM
broadcasts.
The CD/CH button will control the
CD
located in theCDreceiver or
CDs
located in a changer connected to the receiver.
Use
the
left/right
arrows to
scan through
CD
tracks.Tolocate a disc in a multi-discCDchanger, useUpFM+/AM- buttons.
For
MP3 files burned on disc, use the FM+
button to move through folders in an upward direction; use the AM- button to move through folders in a downward direction. The KCA-RC100MR
will display station numbers, track numbers and will stream song titles
if
the receiver is connected to SIRIUS Satellite radio. The remote display also
has a Door Open indicatorfeature
that
lets you know when the receiver'sCDdoor is open.
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