Kenwood KDC-519, KDC-5019 User Manual

KDC-519
KDC-5019

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-519/ 5019 Serial number

© B64-2148-00 (K)

Contents

Warning .......................................3

Safety precautions......................4

English

About CDs...................................6

General features .........................7

Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Switching Clock Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Hiding the Control Panel

Tuner features ...........................12

Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning

CD/External disc control

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

Playing CD
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Album Search
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

Menu system.............................18

Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Selectable Illumination
Switching Graphic Display
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Text Scroll

Basic Operations of remote......21

Loading and Replacing the battery
Basic operations
In Tuner source
In Disc source

Accessories ...............................23

Installation Procedure ..............23

Connecting Wires to Terminals 24
Installation

(non-Japanese cars) ...............25

(Japanese-cars).......................25

Removing the Unit....................26

Locking the faceplate

to the unit ..............................26

Troubleshooting Guide .............27

Specifications ...........................30

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2Warning

2CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations,
following are reproductions of labels on, or
inside the product relating to laser product
safety.

KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR

1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

Location : Bottom Panel

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, if it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the

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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.

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

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

• 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.

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.

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".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be 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 fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.

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

Reset button

•We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p. 18) to prevent theft.

• 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 while,
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 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.

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.

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• 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.

• Don’t use CDs without disc 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 accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

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.

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General features

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FMAM ANG

Q

/ AUD

u / d

ATT / LOUD CLKDISP / NAME.S

SRC

Clock indicator

Speaker Setting
indicator

ATT indicator

SYSTEM Q indicator

Power

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed.

Turing OFF the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.

When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 20) lapses,
the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.

Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause
damage.

When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 18) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER"
CD "CD"
External disc "DISC"/"CD2"
Auxiliary input "AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"

For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.

- KCA-S210A

- CA-C1AX

- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.

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General features

Volume

Increasing Volume

English

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.

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

Flat "Flat"
Rock "Rock"
Top 40 "Top 40"
Pops "Pops"
Jazz "Jazz"
Easy "Easy"
Scan of Flat — Easy "Scan"
User memory "User"

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 8).

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

9).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

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 ON" is displayed.

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

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 "Bass" –8 — +8
Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8

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Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8
Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15
Volume offset "V Offset" –8 — ±0

Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference

from the basic volume.

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button.

Speaker Setting

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

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 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6inch"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4inch"
For the OEM speaker "SP O.E.M."

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.

Press the [DISP] button.

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

In Tuner source

Information Display

Frequency
Station name "SNPS"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Track Time
Disc name "DNPS"
Disc title (In External disc source) "D-TITLE"
Track title (In External disc source) "T-TITLE"

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General features

Switching Clock Display

Switching the displayed information.

English

Press the [CLK] button.

Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock
display and current source.
During clock display the clock indicator is ON.

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to

•A title can't be attached to a MD.

• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.

2 Enter name set mode

Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed.

3 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Select the character type

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.

Character type

Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)

5 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.

Character Button #Times pressed

"D" [#3] 1
"A" [#2] 1
"N" [#6] 2
"C" [#2] 3
"E" [#3] 2

6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode

Press the [NAME.S] button.

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

• Memory numbers

- FM: 32 stations

- AM: 16 stations

- Internal CD player: 30 discs

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

• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.

1 Select Auxiliary input source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "AUX" display.

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.

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The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.

3 Select the Auxiliary input display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.

• "AUX"

• "TV"

• "VCP"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [DISP] button.

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

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

Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate

1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1

second.

The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.

2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.

• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 20) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.

• 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 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.

2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

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General features

4 / ¢

SRC FMAM

AUTO / AME

#1 – 6

Hiding the Control Panel

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.

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Hiding the control panel

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

The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 20) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.

Showing the control panel

Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

Tuner features

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Band display

Frequency display

Preset station number

ST indicator

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "Auto1" Automatic search for a station.
Preset station "Auto2" Search in order of the stations

seek in the Preset memory.
Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control.

Tuning

Selecting the station.

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.

Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)

Entering the frequency and tuning.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

The "– – – –" display.

3 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

92.1 MHz (FM) [#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
810 kHz (AM) [#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]

Canceling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

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.

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Tuner features

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DISP

SCAN M.RDMRDM REP

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Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.

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1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.

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

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

CD/External disc control features

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Call up the station

Press the [#1] — [#6] button.

Track number

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Track time

Disc number

IN indicator

Playing CD

When a CD isn't inserted

1 Slide open the faceplate

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a CD.

When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the
shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety
and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate
the unit.

• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.

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

When a CD is inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "CD" display.

Pause and play

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the CD pauses and plays.

Eject the CD

1 Eject the CD

Press the [0] button.

2 Close the faceplate

Press the [0] button.

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

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

"CD2" CD player
"DISC" CD changer/MD changer

Pause and play

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.

• 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.

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.

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CD/External disc control features

Track Search

Selecting the song you want to hear.

English

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Album Search (Function of disc changer)

Selecting the disc you want to hear.

Press the [AM] or [FM] button.

Direct Track Search (Function of remote)

Doing Track Search by entering the track number.

1 Enter the track number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Track Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Canceling Direct Track Search

Press the [38] button.

2 Do Album Search

Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.

Canceling Direct Album Search

Press the [38] button.

Input "0" to select disc 10.

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 "Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON"
Album Repeat "D-Repeat ON"

(Function of disc changer)
OFF "Repeat OFF"

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.

Direct Album Search

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

1 Start Track Scan

Press the [SCAN] button.

"Scan ON" is displayed.

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

Press the [SCAN] button.

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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, "Random ON" is displayed.

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

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changer)

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, "M.Random ON" is displayed.

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

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.

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

DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

(Function of Remote)

Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.

1 Enter DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.

Forward / Reverse display

Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.

2 When the disc you want is displayed

Press the [OK] button on the remote.

The disc being displayed is played.

Canceling the DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

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Menu system

SRC

4 / ¢

FMAM

DISP MENU

#1 – 4

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Menu display

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.

Security Code

Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.

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When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be
changed and the function can't be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your
choice.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.

3 Enter Security Code mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

4 Enter the Security Code

Press the [#1] — [#4] button.

Example: If the Security Code is "3510".

Step Button #Times pressed Display

1 [#1] 4 "3"
2 [#2] 6 "5"
3 [#3] 2 "1"
4 [#4] 1 "0"

5 Confirm the Security Code

Press the [DISP] button for at least 3 seconds.

When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

6 Do the step 4 and 5 step operation, and reenter the security

code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.

When a Code different from step 4 is entered, repeat from step 4.

Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source

1 Tu rn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 and 5 operation, and enter the Security Code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.

Touch Sensor Tone

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

Display Setting

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

Manual Clock Adjustment

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Clock Adjust" display.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

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.

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Menu system

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

English

Display Setting

"Button Green" The illumination color is green.
"Button Red" The illumination color is red.

Switching Graphic Display

Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.

Display Setting

"Graphic ON" The graphic part is displayed.
"Graphic OFF" The graphic part isn't displayed.

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the display contrast.

Display and Setting

"Contrast 0"

"Contrast 5" (Original setting)

… …

"Contrast 10"

Dimmer

Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.

Display Setting

"Dimmer ON" The display dims.
"Dimmer OFF" The display doesn't dim.

OFF Wait Time Setting

Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.

Display and Setting

"Off Wait 0s"

"Off Wait 3s" (Original setting)

… …

"Off Wait 25s"

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)

<In FM reception>

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

Display Setting

"CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON.
"CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF.

Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,
turn it OFF.

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Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>

[#0] — [#9]

FM/AM/DISC

+

/DISC–

ATT

38

4/¢

VOL.

SRC

DIRECT/OK

DNPP

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

"Scroll Auto" Repeats scroll.
"Scroll MANU" Scrolls when the display changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• MD title

Basic Operations of remote

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Basic Operations of remote

Loading and Replacing the battery

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).

English

Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.

2WARNING

Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.

Basic operations

[VOL.] buttons

Adjusting the volume.

[SRC] button

Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 7).

[ATT] button

Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.

In Tuner source

[FM]/ [AM] buttons

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

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Tune up or down band.

[#0] — [#9] buttons

Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.

[DIRECT] button

Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 13) mode.

In Disc source

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Doing track forward and backward.

[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons

Doing album forward and backward.

[38] button

Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.

[DNPP]/ [OK] button

Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page

17) mode.

[#0] — [#9] buttons

When in <Direct Track Search> (page 16) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 16), enter the track/disc number.

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Accessories

External view

......... Number of items

1

.........1

2

.........2

3

.........2

4

.........2

Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.

External view

......... Number of items

5

6

7

8

.........1

.........2

.........1

.........1

Installation Procedure

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

disconnect the - battery.

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

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - battery.

8. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to
make the faceplate control panel appear.

2WARNING

If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow)
to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in
turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power
source running through the fuse box.

2CAUTION

• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the
battery may die.

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

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to
cause 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 a short circuit, 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 be damaged or fail to work if you
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.

• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a
rear output terminal

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

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

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ANT.
CONT

ILLUMI

P.CONT

FRONT • L

FRONT • R

REAR • L

REAR • R

–

+

FRONT

REAR

Connecting Wires to Terminals

English

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3

4 When using the optional power amplifier,

connect to its power control terminal.

5 Depending on what antenna you are using, connect

either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or

to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the

film-type antenna.

7 To car light control switch

Car fuse box
(Main fuse)

42

Ignition key
switch 41

Battery

43

11 Rear right output (Red)

10 Rear left output (White)

13 Front right output (Red)

14 Front left output (White)

15 FM/AM antenna input

Car fuse box 45

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)22

Power control wire (Blue/White)

16

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

17

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

19

ACC 44

Ignition wire (Red) 46

Battery wire (Yellow) 47

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48

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Fuse (10A) 27

White/Black

White

Gray/Black

Green/Black

Green

Purple/Black

Purple

To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/
KPA-SD100/ KPA-HD100/
KPA-SS100 25

To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals. 26

28

To front left
speaker 29

30
31

To front right
speaker 32

Gray

33
34

To rear left
speaker 35

36
37

To rear right
speaker 38

39

Installation (non-Japanese cars)

R

L

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in

Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)

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

Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)

place.

Installation (Japanese-cars)

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

Factory trim bezel

Accessory7
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on bottom)

Accessory6
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you
and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the
hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the
panel may result.

For Toyota Car

After aligning the factory­installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.

5mm

Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those
provided.

A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting
in a Toyota car.

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8mm

Accessory4
for Toyota car

For Nissan Car

After aligning the J-Car
bracket with the factory­installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.

8mm

Accessory3
for Nissan car

5mm

1 Insert the removal tool into the

indentations in the hard rubber

English

frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.

2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on

the back panel.

3 Insert the two removal tools

deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.

4 Push upward the removal tool

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

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

Accessory8
Removal tool

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

Accessory2
Removal tool

Locking the faceplate to the unitRemoving the Unit

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall
off, follow the directions below.

1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 11) and

remove the faceplate.

2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the
unit.

Accessory5

3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 11) and then

reattaching the faceplate.

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 mm) in any other screw holes
than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and
may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

5 Pull the unit all the way out with

your hands, being careful not to
drop it.

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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.

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 5).

? 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 Disc changer isn’t connected.08

☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to

it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.

? The faceplate does not open or close.09

✔ The faceplate is incorrectly attached.

☞ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing

the Faceplate>(page 11).

? 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>.

? 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 values of Volume offset are low.24

☞ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 8)

? 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 Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32

✔ The Security Code function is already activated.

☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in

the menu items.

? 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 the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display

won’t dim.36

✔ The dimmer wire isn’t connected.

☞ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.39

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

English

☞ 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>.

? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access

Tuning.41

✔ A station that can’t be received is being entered.

☞ Enter a station that can be received.

✔ You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42

☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.

Disc source

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

✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side.

☞ Set the switch to "N" side.

✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51

☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 4)

? 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

☞ Try another disc instead.

? The specified track will not play.58

✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected.

☞ Turn 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 6).

? 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.

? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1

✔ Another function is ON.

☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.

? 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.

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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-CPS87, KDC-CX87,
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.

The messages shown below display your systems
condition.

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

No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

Blank DISC: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

No Tr DISC: 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.

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.

E02

E04

The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.

➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.

E10

title.E11

this unit has been removed.E30

➪

Replace it.

➪

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

E77

code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.

Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the

unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

➪

Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset

E99

button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

Hold Error: 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

• Attempted to display text during reception of the
station that isn't sending text data.E55

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

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

without having it been played at least 1 time.E58

IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.E59

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

English

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)

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

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB

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

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 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 (±1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz

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

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB

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

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

Audio section

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

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 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)....................1800 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω

General

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

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

Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 × 53 × 162 mm

7-3/16 × 2-1/16 × 6-3/8 inch.

Weight...................................................................3.0 lbs (1.4 kg)

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