Kenwood KDC-2026, KDC-3026, KDC-226, KDC-126S, KDC-126 User Manual 2

KDC-3026 KDC-2026 KDC-226 KDC-126 KDC-126S
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2671-00 / 00 (MW)

Contents

Safety precautions......................3
About CDs...................................5
General features .........................6
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features .............................9
Tuning Mode Tuning CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Frequency Step Setting
CD/External disc control
features ..................................11
Playing CD Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Plays
Accessories ...............................13
Installation Procedure ..............13
Connecting Wires
to Terminals ..........................14
Installation ................................15
Troubleshooting Guide .............17
Specifications ...........................20
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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.
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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 CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Unsupported connection may result in damage. Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected.
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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NOTE
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• 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.
•Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
LOUD
AME
• 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.
AUD
AUTO
Reset button
OFF
SCAN
RDM REP M.RDM
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.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
CRSC
CLK ADJ
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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About CDs

Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
Burrs
Burrs
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark.
•A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
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General features

Release button
(KDC-3026/KDC-2026/KDC-226 only)
u
LOUD
AUTO
AME
ATT/
LOUD
SYSTEM Q indicator
d
AUD
Q/
AUD
OFF
SRC
1
Clock display
SCAN
RDM REP M.RDM
3
AM FM
LOUD indicator
ATT indicator
CRSC
CLK ADJ
CLK/
ADJ

Power

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Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUnE" CD "CD" External disc "DISC"
(Function of the KDC-3026/KDC-2026) Standby (Illumination only mode) "STBY"

Volume

Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.

Loudness

Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
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Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
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