Kenwood KDC-4024, KDC-307, KDC-4024V User Manual

KDC-4024
KDC-4024V
KDC-3024
KDC-307

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-2484-00 / 00 (EW/EN)

Contents

Safety precautions......................3

About RDS ..................................5

English

About CDs...................................5

General features .........................6

Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute

Tuner features .............................9

Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning

RDS features .............................11

Traffic Information
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function

CD/External disc control

features ..................................14

Playing CD
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Text/Title Scroll

Menu system.............................17

Menu System
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Local Seek
Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict

Function)
Auto TP Seek
Monaural Reception
Text Scroll
Disc Naming
Power OFF Timer

Accessories ...............................22

Installation Procedure ..............22

Connecting Wires to Terminals 23

Installation ................................24

Troubleshooting Guide .............26

Specifications ...........................29

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.

• When extending the ignition, battery or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive­grade wires or other wires with an area of

2

0.75mm
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.

•To prevent short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (e.g., 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.

(AWG18) or more to prevent wire

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 short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.

• During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main 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 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD
slot

If you try to load an 8-cm 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.

•Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operatin should be restored.

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.

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 whilst,
consult your Kenwood dealer.

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
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.

Cleaning the CD Slot

As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it
occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if
you put them in a dusty CD slot.

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.

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RDS (Radio Data System)

When listening to an RDS station, the
programme service name of the station is
displayed, advising you quickly which station
is being received.

RDS (Radio Data System) stations also
transmit alternative frequency data for the
same station. When you are making long
trips, this function automatically switches to
the particular frequency with the best
reception for the particular network of
stations that you want to listen to. The data is
automatically stored, allowing you to switch
quickly to another RDS stations, broadcasting
the same programme, that has better
reception. These include stations stored in the
station preset memory that you often listen
to.

Enhanced Other Network

Stations that offer <Enhanced Other
Network> also transmit information about
other RDS stations that have traffic
information. When you are tuned to a station
that is not transmitting traffic information, but
another RDS station starts transmitting a
traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically
switches to the other station for the duration
of the bulletin.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission
(announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current
functions are interrupted to allow the warning
to be received.

About CDsAbout RDS

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 accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

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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.

General features

AM FM

Q/

AUD

CLKATT/

LOUD

SRC

¢4ud

Release button

English

SYSTEM Q indicator

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator

Power

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 "TUNER"
CD "CD"
External disc "DISC"

(Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V)
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"

This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses
in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer>
(page 21).

Volume

Increasing Volume

Press the [u] button.

Decreasing Volume

Press the [d] button.

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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.

Easy "EASY"

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page

8).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

• When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and
Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values.

Loudness

Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.

Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.

System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.

1 Select the source to set

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

Flat "FLAT"
Rock "ROCK"
Top 40 "TOP40"
Pops "POPS"
Jazz "JAZZ"

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio item for adjustment

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass level "BAS" –8 — +8
Middle level "MID" –8 — +8
Treble level "TRE" –8 — +8
Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button.

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General features

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.

English

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

3 Select the Speaker type

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.

Speaker type Display

OFF "SP OFF"
For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6/6x9"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4"

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.

Press the [CLK] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.

In Tuner source

Information

Program Service name or Frequency
Clock

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Track Time
Disc name* "DNPS"
Disc title* "D-TITLE"
Track title* "T-TITLE"
Clock

*: Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V <In External disc control

mode>

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.

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.

• 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

1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the

faceplate.

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2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.

AM

FM

MENU

SRC

¢4

#1 - 6

The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

Tuner features

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

When a call comes in

"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.

Listening to the audio during a call

Press the [SRC] button.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.

When the call ends

Hang up the phone.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.

Band display

ST indicator

Preset station number

AUTO indicator

Frequency display

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Tuner features

Tuning

Selecting the station.

English

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

3 Put the frequency in the memory

Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.

The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]
— [#6] button.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.

1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "A-MEMORY" display.

4 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.

• When the <AF Function> (page 20) is ON, only RDS stations are
put in the memory.

• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in
FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.

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Preset Tuning

AM

FM/
PTY

TI/

VOL ADJ

CLK

¢4

#1 - 6

Calling up the stations in the memory.

RDS features

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Call up the station

Press the [#1] — [#6] button.

PTY indicator

TI indicator

RDS indicator

NEWS indicator

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RDS features

Traffic Information

Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.

English

Press the [TI] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function
turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it
switches to traffic information.

During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.

Receiving other traffic information stations

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information

Setting the volume during Traffic Information.

1 Receive the station.
2 Set the volume you want.

3 Preset the volume

Press the [VOL ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds.

The volume level display blinks 1 time.

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

1 Enter PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.

During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.

This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.

2 Select the Program Type

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.

No. Program Type Display

1. Music "MUSIC"

2. Speech "SPEECH"

3. News "NEWS"

4. Current Affairs "AFFAIRS"

5. Information "INFO"

6. Sport "SPORT"

7. Education "EDUCATE"

8. Drama "DRAMA"

9. Culture "CULTURE"

10. Science "SCIENCE"

11. Varied "VARIED"

12. Pop Music "POP M"

13. Rock Music "ROCK M"

14. Easy Listening Music "EASY M"

15. Light Classical "LIGHT M"

16. Serious Classical "CLASSICS"

17. Other Music "OTHER M"

18. Weather "WEATHER"

19. Finance "FINANCE"

20. Children's programs "CHILDREN"

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21. Social Affairs "SOCIAL"

22. Religion "RELIGION"

23. Phone In "PHONE IN"

24. Travel "TRAVEL"

25. Leisure "LEISURE"

26. Jazz Music "JAZZ"

27. Country Music "COUNTRY"

28. National Music "NATION M"

29. Oldies Music "OLDIES"

30. Folk Music "FOLK M"

31. Documentary "DOCUMENT"

• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below.
Music: No.12
Speech: No.3

• The Program Type can be put in the [#1]
and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page

13).

• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 13).

— 17, 26 — 30
— 11, 18 — 25, 31

— [#6] button memory

3 Search for the selected Program Type station

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
[¢] button again.

When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.

4 Exit PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.

Program Type preset

Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and

calling it up quickly.

Presetting the Program Type

1 Select the Program Type to preset

Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 12).

2 Preset the Program Type

Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.

Calling up the preset Program Type

1 Enter PTY mode

Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 12).

2 Call up the Program Type

Press the [#1] — [#6] button.

Changing Language for PTY Function

Selecting the Program Type display language.

1 Enter PTY mode

Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12).

2 Enter Changing Language mode

Press the [CLK] button.

3 Select the language

Press the [#1] — [#3] button.

Button Language

[#1] English
[#2] French
[#3] German

4 Exit Changing Language mode

Press the [CLK] button.

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CD/External disc control features

AM/

DISC-

FM/

DISC+

MENU

SRC

¢40

REP

RDM

SCAN M.RDM

SCRL

English

Playing CD

When a CD is inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "CD" display.

When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.

Eject the CD

Press the [0] button.

3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting
them into this unit can cause damage.

Disc number

Track number

IN indicator

Track time

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Playing External Disc

Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the display for the disc player you want.

Display examples:

Display Disc player

"CD-2" CD player
"DISC" CD changer
"DISC" MD changer

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.

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Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Fast Forwarding

Hold down on the [¢] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing

Hold down on the [4] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Track Search

Selecting the song you want to hear.

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Album Search (Function of disc changer)

Selecting the disc you want to hear.

Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.

Track/Album Repeat

Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as

shown below.

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "REP ON"/

Album Repeat (Function of disc changer) "DREP ON"
OFF "REP OFF"

"TREP ON"

Track Scan

Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

1 Start Track Scan

Press the [SCAN] button.

"SCAN ON"/"TSCN ON" is displayed.

2

Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.

Press the [RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

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CD/External disc control features

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Magazine Random Play

English

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.

Press the [M.RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

(Function of disc changer)

6 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and attach a name.
8 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.

• Media that you can attach a name to

- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.

• The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you
used to name it.

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Disc Naming (DNPS) (Function of disc changer)

Attaching a title to a CD.

1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to

A title can't be attached to a MD.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Name set mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "NAME SET" display.

Enter Name set mode

4

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

5 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.

Press the [SCRL] button.

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Menu system

AM

FM

MENU

¢4

AUTO indicator

Menu display

NEWS indicator

RDS indicator

Menu System

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the

"BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the button is

pressed it switches "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.

You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.

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Menu system

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.

English

Display Setting

"BEEP ON" Beep is heard.
"BEEP OFF" Beep canceled.

Manual Clock Adjustment

This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page

18) is set as OFF.

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "CLK ADJ" display.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Adjust the minutes

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Synchronize Clock

Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.

Display Setting

"SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time.
"SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually.

It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.

Display Setting

"DSI ON" LED flashes.
"DSI OFF" LED OFF.

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

Display Setting

"COL GRN" The illumination color is green.
"COL RED" The illumination color is red.

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News Bulletin with Timeout Setting

It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the
radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when
interrupt is prohibited can be set.

Display and Setting

"NEWS OFF"
"NEWS 00M"

…

"NEWS 90M"

When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin
Interrupt function is ON.
When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it
switches to the news bulletin.

• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be
received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.

• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic
information (page 12).

• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code
for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>­Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.

• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an
FM station.

Local Seek <In Tuner mode>

Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.

Display Setting

"LO.S OFF" The local seek function is OFF.
"LO.S ON" The local seek function is ON.

Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>

Sets the tuning mode.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations

in the Preset memory.

Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>

For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page

10).

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Menu system

AF (Alternative Frequency)

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same

English

RDS network with better reception.

Display Setting

"AF ON" The AF function is ON.
"AF OFF" The AF function is OFF.

When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.

When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the
same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming
broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a
case.

Restricting RDS Region

(Region Restrict Function)

You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region.

Display Setting

"REG ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON.
"REG OFF" The Region Restrict Function is OFF.

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programs or use different program service names.

Auto TP Seek

When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,
another traffic information station with better reception will be
searched for automatically.

Display Setting

"ATPS ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
"ATPS OFF" The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.

Monaural Reception <In FM reception>

Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.

Display Setting

"MONO OFF" The monaural reception is OFF.
"MONO ON" The monaural reception is ON.

Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

"SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll.
"SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• MD title

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Function of the KDC-4024/KDC-4024V

Disc Naming <In External disc control mode>

For the setting method refer to the <Disc Naming> (page 16).

Power OFF Timer

Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically
when Standby mode continues.
Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power.

Display Setting

"OFF – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
"OFF 20M" Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.

(Original setting)
"OFF 40M" Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.
"OFF 60M" Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.

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Accessories

Number of items

1

English

2

3

External view

..........................................1

..........................................2

..........................................1

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.

4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.

5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the reset button.

2CAUTION

• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the
antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.

• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the
ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant
voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with
the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,
connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned
on and off with the ignition key.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused
a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same
rating.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in
the car.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.

•Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

KENWOOD disc changer input (KDC-4024/4024V only) 14

To connect the Disc changer, consult your
Disc changer manual. 15

Rear right output (Red)

4

Fuse (10A) 13

10

Rear left output (White)

REAR

Wiring harness
(Accessory1) 16

Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2

L

R

FM/AM antenna
input 3

Antenna Cord (ISO) 1

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

External Power
Connector

A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8

Speaker
Connector

B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8

Wire Color Functions

Yellow
Blue/White
Red
Black

Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection

Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Green/Black

Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)

Battery wire (Yellow)

Ignition wire (Red)

See page 24

A–7 Pin (Red) 8

A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9

Connector A

Connector B

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17

TEL mute wire (Brown)

TEL MUTE

If no connections are
made, do not let the wire
come out from the tab. 18

Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
(Blue/White) 20

8

1234567

8

1234567

P.CONT

ANT.CONT

Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation. 21

To connect the
KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your
navigation manual. 22

Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23

Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation

2WARNING

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.23)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of
vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.

English

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the
connection as illustrated.

Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to
install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.

1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector

is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to
the constant power supply.

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

Unit Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to

the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to
the ignition.

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

Unit Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not

connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins
are connected to the constant power supply).

Ignition cable (Red)

Unit Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

■ Installation

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)

Firewall or metal support

Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or

Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

similar utensil and
attach it in place.

Battery cable (Yellow)

When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

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■ Removing the hard rubber frame

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two

locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Lock

Catch

■ Removing the Unit

1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then

remove the hard rubber frame.

2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,

as shown.

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two

locations.

The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

4 Lower the removal tool

toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.

Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

5 Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.

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Accessory2 Removal tool

Troubleshooting Guide

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.

English

General

? The power does not turn ON.01

✔ The fuse has blown.

☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with

one with the same rating.

✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02

☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.

? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04

✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).

? There’s a source you can’t switch.06

✔ There’s no CD inserted.

☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this

unit, you can't swhich to each source.

? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10

✔ The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The TEL mute function does not work.15

✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is

not connected.16

✔ The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.

☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.

? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated

for. 17

✔ Tuner source is selected.

☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.

? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.

✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21

☞ Center the fader and balance settings.

✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22

☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.

See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25

✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.

☞ Check the speaker wiring.

✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27

☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is

connected to a different speaker.

? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34

✔ The preout jack is being used.

☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35

✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.

☞ Receive another RDS station.

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.39

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.

✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43

✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.

☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the

tuner sound volume is used.

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Disc source

? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50

✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51

☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT

INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions>(page 3).

? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52

✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.

☞ Clean the CD.

✔ The CD is upside-down.53

☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.

✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54

☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified

disc.

✔ The disc is severely scratched.55

☞ Tr y another disc instead.

? The specified track will not play.58

✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected.

☞ Tu rn off random play or magazine random play.

? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine

random play start by themselves.59

✔ The setting is not canceled.

☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off

or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source
changed.

? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60

✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.

☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-

RW.61
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62

✔ The CD is upside-down.

☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.

✔ The CD is quite dirty.63

☞ Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 5).

? Can’t remove disc.64

✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle

ACC switch was turned OFF.
☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC

switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.

? The disc won’t insert.65

✔ There’s already another disc inserted.

☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.

? Track Search can't be done.66-2

✔ For the albums first or last song.

☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward

direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:

• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS89, KDC-CPS87,
KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected, the Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

The messages shown below display your systems
condition.

EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.

English

NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

E-04: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a

NO PANEL: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to

E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

E-99: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the

The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01

➪

Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

➪ Insert the CD.

➪

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

➪

Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.

➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.

title.E11

this unit has been removed.E30

➪

Replace it.

➪

Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"

code does not disappear, consult your nearest

service center.

unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

➪

Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset

button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not

disappear, consult your nearest service center.

E10

E99

E77

E02

E04

HOLD: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the

temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.

➪

Cool down the unit by opening the windows or

E0d

turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.

NO NAME: Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having

no disc names preset.

E51

NO TITLE: Attempted to display the disc title or track title while

the MD having no MD title is being played.E53

NO TEXT: Attempted to display the disc text or track text while

the CD having no CD text is being played.E54

LOAD: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57

NO ACCES: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done

without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
(Function of remote)

IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.

➪

Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the

E59

display continues to flash even when the CD has
been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω

Frequency response (±3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB

Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)..............................................≥ 80 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB

MW tuner section

Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV

LW tuner section

Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV

CD player section

Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling

D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit

Spindle speed...............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit

Frequency response .............................................10 Hz – 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ................................................96 dB

Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB

Channel separation..............................................................85 dB

Audio section

Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4

Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)...........................30 W x 4

Tone action

Bass : ...............................................................100 Hz ±10 dB

Middle : ..............................................................1 kHz ±10 dB

Treble : .............................................................10 kHz ±10 dB

Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance (during disc play) ................................≤ 600 Ω

General

Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V

Current consumption.............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 157 mm

7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-3/16 inch

Weight...................................................................3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)

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