Kenwood KDC-C717 User Manual

KDC-C717
KDC-C667

COMPACT DISC AUTO CHANGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

©B64-1801-20 (MW)

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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

Digital Filter ..............................................................................................8 Time Over Sampling

D/A Converter.......................................................................................................................1 bit

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

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

Frequency Response (±1 dB)...............................................................................5 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ...................................................................................0.005 %

Signal to Noise Ratio........................................................................................................100 dB

Dynamic range ...................................................................................................................94 dB

Channel separation.............................................................................................................96 dB

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

Current consumption ................................................................................0.8 A at Rated power

Dimensions (W × H × D)

(KDC-C717)........................................250 × 80 × 176 mm (9-13/16 × 3-1/8 × 6-13/16 in.)

(KDC-C667)........................................250 × 64 × 176 mm (9-13/16 × 2-1/2 × 6-13/16 in.)

Weight (KDC-C717) ............................................................................................2.0 kg (4.4 LBs)

Weight (KDC-C667) ............................................................................................1.8 kg (4.0 LBs)

When removing the CD changer, be sure to first eject a magazine then unplug the changer cord. Do
not forget to attach the transport screws before transporting the CD changer.
The CD changer may be damaged during transport if a magazine or CD is left inside it or the transport
screws are not attached.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Sound skips due to vibra­tion.

The disc changer mode
cannot be selected.

• The unit is mounted at a slant.

• Changer unit is mounted in an
unstable place.

• The angle adjustment switches
are set improperly.

The O-N selection switch of the
disc changer is not set properly.

• Mount the unit so that is level.

• Mount the unit in a stable place.

• Set the angle adjustment
switches to the correct posi­tions.

Set the O-N selection switch to
"O" position.

Control unit
Changer switching
unit

O-N switch setting

Warning / Safety precautions

The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)

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 using laser beams that are of a
weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous
radiation outside the unit.

Take the following precautions to prevent fire
and avoid personal injury :

• Check that no metal objects (coins, tools, etc.) are
left inside the unit to avoid short circuits.

•If you smell or see smoke, turn the power off
immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.

Take the following precautions to keep the
unit in proper working order.

• Do not open the top or bottom cover.

• Do not install the unit in places it is exposed to
direct sunlight, high heat or humidity, water may
splash over it, or dust exists.

• Do not install the unit at a dusty place. If the unit is
installed at a dusty place, dust accumulates inside
the unit and unit may be damaged.

• When drilling a hole in the car to fix the brackets,
make sure not to damage the fuel tank, brake tube,
wiring harnesses, etc. on the other side.

• If the unit is installed near speakers, the speakers
vibration may causes a sound skip. Install the unit
as far away as possible from the speakers.

• If you have difficulty in installing this unit in your
vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer.

• If it doesn't seem to be working properly, first press
the Reset button. If the malfunction persists, con­sult your Kenwood dealer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• This unit is NOT designed to be connected directly
to control units that are manufactured and sold
before 1994. If used with such units, an optional
CA-SD200 (sold separately) must be used.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT AND
CONTROL UNIT.

• The disc name preset function can register names
of up to 100 discs using up to 12 characters for
each disc name.
The availability of this function as well as the num­ber of discs which can be registered using this func­tion and the number of usable characters may be
variable depending on the control unit in use.

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

•Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit
and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of spe­cial shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.

•Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
only for this unit.

• CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone final­ization processing cannot be played. (For more infor­mation on finalization processing, refer to the manu­al for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or CD­R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on the
recording status, it may prove impossible to play
certain CDs recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.

Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the
Labeled Side

• Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on it.
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be deformed
and the sticker to peel off, resulting in malfunction
of the unit.

Cleaning the unit

• If the front panel is dirty, wipe it clean with a silicon
cloth or soft dry cloth with the power off.

Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents. These may damage external surfaces
or remove indicator characters.

Lens fogging

• In cold climates, there may be a period after you turn on
your vehicle's heater when the lens that guides the
laser beam used in your CD player fogs up. If this hap­pens, you cannot play compact discs. Take out discs
and the fogging will disappear. If it does not return to
normal after several hours, contact your Kenwood deal­er.

Heat protection

• In warm climates, when vehicles are left standing in
direct sunlight with the windows closed, the tem­perature inside can rise above 60°C. The unit's pro­tection circuits will then display the message
"HOLD" and prevent the player from operating. Just
open the windows or turn on the air conditioning.
As soon as the "HOLD" message disappears, the
player will operate normally.

2CAUTION

NOTE

2CAUTION

2WARNING

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Stains, scratches, or warping can cause skipping, malfunction, or low
sound quality. Take the following precautions to avoid damage to
the compact discs.

•Avoid touching the recorded side (the side without the titles on) when you hold a
compact disc.

• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is more fragile than that on an ordinary music CD, and may

peel off if scratched. Fingerprints on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to cause skipping when
the disc is played. For these reasons, handle the disc very carefully. Detailed handling instructions will
appear on the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this information carefully before using the disc.

• Do not stick paper tape, etc. on either stick of the disc.

• Do not store discs where they will be exposed to direct sunlight (such as on the seat and dashboard)

or high heat.
A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than a music CD to damage from high temperatures and
humidity, and in some cases, may become unusable if left in the car for long periods of time.

• If you do not use your unit for an extended time, remove the discs from the unit and put them in their

cases. Do not leave them lying around without cases, piled up, or leaning on a wall and so on.

• If you attach an adapter to an 8 cm (3") compact disc and load it into this unit, the adapter may be

detached from the disc, causing damage to the unit. Do not use 8 cm (3") compact discs.

Connections

9

0

45

0

O - N

D Changer control cable (5m)

Changer control terminal

Control unit (optional)

• Do not connect the changer control cable while the control unit is turned ON.

• Be sure to press the reset button after installation.

• Do not install an antenna of radio equipment or distribute the antenna cable near the

changer output cable, for this could cause malfunction with this unit.

■Setting the O-N switch

Set the O-N switch (lying to the right of the EJECT key) depending on the unit connected, as
follows:

Consult the instruction manual for your control unit to check whether or not it is CD text
capable. That information can be found on the page for External Disc Control in the section
concerning switching to "N."

2CAUTION

"O"

"N"

CD text-capable

None KCA-S210A

NN

Not CD text-capable

None KCA-S210A KCA-S200

OOO