Kenwood KDC-153 User Manual

KDC-153

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety

Safety 2

Preparation 3

How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit

Basic operations 4

Getting started 5

Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations

Listening to the radio 6

Changing the frequency steps Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to a disc 7

Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Random Play Selecting Scan Play Selecting a track

Listening to the other external components 8

Function settings 9

Troubleshooting 10

Installation/connection 11

Basic procedure Warning Caution Wiring connection Installing the unit

Specifications 13

WARNING

Stop the car before operating the unit.

Important to know...

To prevent a short circuit, never put or

leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

Caution: Adjust the volume so that you

can hear sounds outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.

Condensation: When the car is air-

conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

This unit can only play the CDs with:

The illustrations in this manual are

examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the illustrations may differ from what appears on the actual equipment.

If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

When you purchase external components,

check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.

The marking of products using lasers

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.

Preparation

How to attach/detach the faceplate

Do not expose the faceplate to direct

sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

The faceplate is a precision piece of

equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.

To prevent deterioration, do not touch the

terminals of the unit and faceplate with your fingers.

How to reset your unit

If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset button.

Reset button

The unit returns to factory settings when the reset button is pressed.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

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Cleaning the connector: The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs

Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it. Do not use any accessories for the disc. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents. When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

Basic operations

Loading slot

Detaches the faceplate Display window

Volume knob

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Button General operation

Turns on.

SRC

Volume knob

(turn)

Volume knob

(press)

BAND Selects a bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2).

SCRL DISP

The following indicator lights up when...

ST: A stereo broadcast is received (FM). IN: A disc is in the unit.

Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is

turned on. (If the source is ready, playback also starts. “CD” is selectable only when a disc is loaded.)

Adjusts the volume level. Selects items.

Confirms selection. Enters [FUNCTION] settings.

Pauses/resumes playback of a disc. Mutes the sound while listening to a radio or an external component

connected to the auxiliary input jack.

Searches for a radio station. Selects track. Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held.

Changes the display information. Scrolls the display information if pressed and held. Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 5) if pressed and held while in

clock display screen.

Returns to the previous item. Exit from setting mode if pressed and held.

Ejects the disc

Auxiliary input jack

Getting started

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL

[YES] is selected as the initial setup.

[DEMO OFF] appears.

If no operation is done for about

DEMO] \ [PRESS] \

[VOLUME KNOB]

Press the volume knob.

Press the volume knob again to confirm.

15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts.

Setting the demonstration mode

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO MODE], then press to enter.

Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or [OFF].

If [ON] is selected, display demonstration

starts if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.

Hold to finish the procedure.

Adjusting the clock

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.

Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.

Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press to enter.

Press the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJ], then press to enter.

Clock hour flashes on the display.

Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press to enter the minute adjustment.

Clock minutes flashes on the display.

Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.

Press 4

hour and minute adjustment.

Hold to finish the procedure.

¢ to move between the

Initial settings before operations

Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.

Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.

Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.

See table below for selection.

Hold to finish the procedure.

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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)

PRESET TYPE NORM *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2). ;

MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/

SW1/ SW2).

KEY BEEP ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.

TDF ALARM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF *: Cancels.

BUILTIN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound of the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source. ;

ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source. When you

turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is connected). Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection.

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