Kenwood KDC-4018, KDC-4018G, KDC-2018, KDC-1018 User Manual
KDC-4018
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
KDC-4018G
KDC-2018
KDC-1018
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©B64-1831-00 (MW)
Contents
Safety precautions................................................3
Handling Compact discs .......................................5
English
General features
Power............................................................................................7
Volume..........................................................................................7
Attenuator .....................................................................................7
Switching Modes ..........................................................................8
Loudness ......................................................................................8
Adjusting Time ..............................................................................8
System Q ......................................................................................9
Mobile Preset................................................................................9
Clock display .................................................................................9
Audio Control Setting..................................................................10
Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................10
Disabled System Indicator (DSI) .................................................11
Tuner features
Tuning .........................................................................................12
Station Preset Memory...............................................................12
Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................12
Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................13
Frequency Step Setting ..............................................................13
Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................14
Switching Display for Tuner........................................................14
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................14
CD/External disc control features
Playing CDs.................................................................................15
Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................16
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................16
Track Search ...............................................................................16
Disc Search .................................................................................16
Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................17
Track Scan...................................................................................17
Random Play ...............................................................................17
Magazine Random Play...............................................................18
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................18
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) .................................................19
Switching Display for Discs ........................................................19
Text Scroll ...................................................................................20
Menu settings
Menu System .............................................................................21
Touch Sensor Tone.....................................................................21
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................21
Disabled System Indicator (DSI) .................................................22
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................22
Text Scroll ..................................................................................22
Name Preset ...............................................................................22
Basic Operations of remote ................................23
Installation
Accessories.................................................................................26
Installation Procedure .................................................................26
Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................27
Installation...................................................................................28
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................31
Specifications .....................................................34
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Safety precautions
2WARNING
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 automotivegrade 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.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
2
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"
switch to this unit, the converter cord CADS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A
are required as options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
2CAUTION
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
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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Safety precautions
NOTE
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
English
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• 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 Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
2CAUTION
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and
says that the component uses laser beams
that have been classified as Class 1. It
means that the unit is utilizing laser beams
that are of a weaker class. There is no
danger of hazardous radiation outside the
unit.
Cleaning the CD Slot
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.
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.
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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 CD-RW are also
more likely to cause skipping when the disc
is played. For these reasons, handle the disc
very carefully. Detailed handling instructions
will appear on the CD-R or CD-RW package:
read this information carefully before using
the disc.
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
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
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.
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.
Burrs
Burrs
Tape
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Handling Compact discs
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,
English
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.
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 CDR/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 CDRW.
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.
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General features
SRC/
PWR OFF
4/¢
u
d
ATT/
LOUD
Q/AUD
FM/
AM
CLK/
ADJ
#1
#3
Release button
KDC-4018/4018G
LOUD indicator
Power
Turning on the power:
Press the SRC (source) button.
NOTE
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the power:
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.
Volume
Increasing Volume:
Press the u button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the d button to turn down the volume.
KDC-2018
KDC-1018
SYSTEM Q indicator
ATT indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
ATT indicator
LOUD indicator
Clock indicator
LOUD indicator
ATT indicator
Clock indicator
Clock display
Clock display
Attenuator
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original
level.
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates
the attenuator function.
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▼
Tuner mode
▼
CD mode
▼
External disc control mode 1(KDC-4018/4018G only)
▼
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode(KDC-4018/4018G only)
▼
Standby mode
General features
Switching Modes
Switching Modes:
English
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode
switches as follows:
Selecting standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF/OFF".
When "ALL OFF/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
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit
that is connected.
• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX
mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCAS210A (which allows you to select both External disc control
mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDCCX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or
switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX
mode only).
During the AUX mode, "AUX" will show in the display. When the
CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External
Disc Control Mode.
Loudness
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is
turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the
loudness on and off.
Operation of the KDC-2018/KDC-1018
Adjusting Time
Adjust the time.
When the clock is not displayed, first press the CLK button to
1
display the clock.
Press the ADJ button for at least two seconds to enter the
2
clock adjustment mode. The clock display will blink.
• Adjusting the hours
3
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM
button to make the hours go back.
• Adjusting the minutes
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the
4 button to make the minutes go back.
Press the CLK button to end the clock adjustment mode.
4
NOTE
For time adjustment with the KDC-4018/4018G, refer to the
Manual Time Adjustment page for the menu settings.(page 20)
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Flat ("SQ-1")
Easy ("SQ-6")
Rock ("SQ-2")
Jazz ("SQ-5")
Pops ("SQ-4")
Top 40 ("SQ-3")
Flat ("FLAT/SQ-1")
Easy ("EASY/SQ-6")
Rock ("ROCK/SQ-2")
Jazz ("JAZZ/SQ-5")
Pops ("POPS/SQ-4")
Top 40 ("TOP 40/SQ-3")
Scan of Flat – Easy ("SCAN/SCAn")
(Default setting)
Flat ("SQ-1")
Easy ("SQ-6")
Rock ("SQ-2")
Jazz ("SQ-5")
Pops ("SQ-4")
Top 40 ("SQ-3")
Scan of Flat – Easy ("SCAn")
System Q
You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types
of the music.
Switching the Preset Sound Setting:
Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting
switches as follows:
As you proceed, each indicator would go on.
NOTE
The System Q function changes the values of the following
sound quality parameters:
Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality
factor, treble center frequency, and treble level.
Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the
audio control setting feature.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the
mobile preset plan mode.
Mobile Preset
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
with the System Q, according to types of speakers.
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
1
"ALL OFF/OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is
selected.
Press the Q button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.
2
3
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off ("SP OFF/ SP-F") / For the OEM speaker ("SP OEM/ SP-O")
/ For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6/6x9/ SP-6") / For 5/4 in. speaker
("SP 5/4/ SP-5")
Press the Q button to end the mobile preset plan mode.
4
NOTE
When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass,
middle, and treble tone settings are returned to original levels.
Function of the KDC-2018/KDC-1018
Clock display
Changing the Clock Display:
Press the CLK button to switch the clock display on and off.
NOTE
The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.
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Projections
Grooves
Release button
Bass
Treble
Middle
Balance
Fader
General features
Audio Control Setting
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
1
English
2
NOTE
Each source (CD, MD, FM, AM and disc changer) has its own
memory in which to store the bass, middle, and treble tone
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.).
3
Press the AUD button for at least one second 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 as follows:
Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the
AM button reverses it.
Source tone memory
Adjust each mode
Press the 4/¢ button.
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.
Adjustment
mode
(Display)
Bass ("BAS")
Middle("MID")
Treble("TRE")
Balance
("BAL/BL")
Fader
("FAD/FD")
Press the AUD to end the control mode.
4
NOTE
Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would
clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are
replaced with the values in the audio control setting.
Bass decreased.
Middle decreased.
Treble decreased.
Left channel emphasized.
Rear channel increased.
Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G/KDC-2018
Operation of Audio control button
4 button ¢ button
Bass increased.
Middle increased.
Treble increased.
Right channel emphasized.
Front channel increased.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate:
Press the release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
NOTE
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate
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in its special storage case while detached.
SRC
4/¢
AM
FM/
CRSC
CLK/
MENU
AUTO/
AME
#1-6
• 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.
Reattaching the Faceplate:
Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the
1
faceplate.
2
Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Operation of the KDC-2018
Disabled System Indicator (DSI)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for
this function is ON.
Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off:
1
Turn the power of the unit off.
2
While pressing buttons #1 and #3 at the same time, press the
SRC button.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above to turn DSI back on.
NOTE
The KDC-4018/4018G has the equivalent function.
For details, refer to the Disabled System Indicator page for the
menu settings.(page 20)
Tuner features
KDC-4018/4018G
Band display
ST indicator
KDC-2018
ST indicator
Band display
KDC-1018
Band display
Preset station number
AUTO indicator
Preset station number
Frequency
Preset station number
Frequency
CRSC indicator
AUTO indicator
CRSC indicator
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ST indicator
Frequency
AUTO indicator
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