Kenwood KDC-X617, KDC-57MR, KDC-V6017 Owner's Manual

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KDC-X617
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
KDC-V6017 KDC-516S KDC-57MR
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-X617/V6017/516S/57MR Serial number
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B64-1876-00 (KW)

Contents

Safety precautions
Warning........................................................................................................3
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Safety precautions .......................................................................................4
Handling Compact discs ..............................................................................6
General features
Power...........................................................................................................8
Switching Modes .........................................................................................8
Volume.........................................................................................................9
Attenuator ....................................................................................................9
Loudness .....................................................................................................9
Non-Fading Output.......................................................................................9
Theft Deterrent Faceplate..........................................................................10
System Q ...................................................................................................11
Speaker & Woofer setting .........................................................................11
Clock display ..............................................................................................12
Audio control features
Audio Control Setting.................................................................................13
Bass Center Frequency .............................................................................13
Bass Level..................................................................................................13
Bass Quality Factor....................................................................................13
Bass Extend ...............................................................................................13
Middle Center Frequency ..........................................................................14
Middle Level ..............................................................................................14
Middle Quality Factor.................................................................................14
Treble Center Frequency ...........................................................................14
Treble Level ...............................................................................................14
Balance Level.............................................................................................14
Fader Level ................................................................................................14
Non-Fading Level .......................................................................................14
High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output .............................................15
High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output ..............................................15
Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output....................................15
Phase for Non-Fading Output ....................................................................15
Volume Offset............................................................................................15
Tuner features
Tuning ........................................................................................................16
Direct Access Tuning.................................................................................17
Station Preset Memory..............................................................................17
Auto Memory Entry ...................................................................................17
Station Name Preset (SNPS) .....................................................................18
Switching Display for Tuner.......................................................................18
CD/External disc control features
Playing CDs................................................................................................20
Playing Other Disc mode ...........................................................................20
Switching Display for Discs .......................................................................21
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................21
Track Search ..............................................................................................21
Disc Search ................................................................................................22
Track / Disc Repeat....................................................................................22
Track Scan..................................................................................................22
Random Play ..............................................................................................22
Magazine Random Play .............................................................................23
Text / Title Scroll ........................................................................................23
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) .................................................................24
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ................................................................25
Direct Track Search....................................................................................25
Direct Disc Search .....................................................................................26
Menu settings
Menu System ............................................................................................27
Security Code.............................................................................................28
Touch Sensor Tone....................................................................................29
Manual Time Adjustment ..........................................................................29
Selectable Illumination ...............................................................................29
Switching Graphic Display .........................................................................29
Variable Illumination Color Setting .............................................................30
Contrast Adjustment..................................................................................30
Dimmer ......................................................................................................30
System Q ...................................................................................................31
External Amp Control.................................................................................31
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) ...................................................31
Text Scroll ..................................................................................................31
Basic Operations of remote
Basic operations.........................................................................................32
Tuner features............................................................................................33
CD/External disc control features ..............................................................34
Installation
Accessories................................................................................................35
Installation Procedure ................................................................................35
Connecting Wires to Terminals .................................................................36
Installation..................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................40
Specifications .....................................................44
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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 automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (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 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. If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected.
2CAUTION
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.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly. The original operating condition will return.
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 28) 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.
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
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.
2CAUTION
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.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
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Handling Compact discs

Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate
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incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the side opposite the label) when holding it.
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 tape on either side of the CD.
Tape
Storing CDs
• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard) or other hot places. 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.
• Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to them for a while, and put them back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that are removed from their cases or prop them against something.
Cleaning CDs
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the center of the disc and moving outward. Do not clean CDs with conventional record cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals such as paint thinner or benzene.
Checking New CDs for Burrs
When playing a new CD for the first time, check that there are not any burrs stuck to the perimeter of the disc or in the central hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not load properly or may skip while playing. Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil.
Burrs
Burrs
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Do Not Load CD Accessories
Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may damage the surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as it ejects.
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 CD-R/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.
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Tuner mode
CD mode
External disc control mode 1
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode
Standby mode

General features

ATT/LOUD AM/
NF
FM
Q
SRC / PWR OFF CLK5 / ∞
DISP
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KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
Clock indicator
ATT indicator
KDC-V6017
LOUD indicator
System Q indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
Release button

Power

Turning on the power:
Press the SRC (source) button.
NOTE
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the power:
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.
NOTE
The status of the Security Code function (page 28) is displayed whenever the power is switched on. "CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered "CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows:
ATT indicator
Clock indicator
LOUD indicator
System Q indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
Selecting standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.
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NOTE
The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.
The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.
To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA­S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC­CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX mode only). During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.
NOTE
Selecting AUX-name display
Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection mode. Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select "AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode. The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

Volume

Increasing Volume:
Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the button to turn down the volume.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off.
NOTE
The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.
Function of the KDC-X617

Non-Fading Output

You can turn the non-fading output on and off.
Turning non-fading output On/Off :
Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function ON or OFF. "NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.
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General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.
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Removing the Faceplate:
When the control panel is visible:
1
Press the release button.
When the control panel has been hidden: Press the upper side of the faceplate.
Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.
2
Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.
3
2CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed.
Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit.
NOTE
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
Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
2CAUTION
Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.
2
Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
Hiding the control panel:
1
Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.
Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the
2
panel.
NOTE
The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.
Opening the control panel:
Press the upper side of the faceplate.
1
The faceplate will open.
2
Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.
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Speaker setting mode
Woofer setting mode (KDC-__ only)
NOTE
While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0, ATT, , and SRC.

System Q

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music.
Switching the Preset Sound Setting:
Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting switches as follows:

Speaker & Woofer setting

Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned according to the type of speakers. Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers.
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2
Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.
3
Each time you press the FM/AM button, the mode switches as follows:
Scan of Flat – Easy (Default setting)
User memory*
Flat
Rock
Easy
Jazz
Pops
Top 40
*User memory: The unit returns to the state
adjusted the last time with the audio control setting feature.
As you proceed, each indicator would go on.
NOTE
The System Q function changes the values of the following sound quality parameters: Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality factor, treble center frequency, treble level, non-fading level, high-pass filter frequency for front output, high-pass filter frequency for rear output, and low-pass filter frequency for non­fading output. Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the speaker setting mode.
(KDC-X617 only)
4
In speaker setting mode
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of speaker. The setting switches as follows.
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.")
In woofer setting mode
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of Sub woofer. The setting switches as follows.
"WF OFF" / "WF 12inch A" / "WF 10inch A" / "WF 12inch B" / "WF 10inch B" / "WF 12inch C" / "WF 10inch C" / "WF 8inch" / "WF 12inch D" / "WF 10inch D"
5
Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and woofer setting mode.
NOTE
Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and treble.
Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency, low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level.
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General features
AMFM
AUD

Clock display

Changing the Clock Display:
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Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches between the clock and each mode display.
NOTE
The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

Audio control features

KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR
Selecting mode Setting value
KDC-V6017
Selecting mode Setting value
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Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the
1
control mode.
Selecting mode
2
Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change. Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes.
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (CD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its own memory in which to store the bass, middle, treble and N-F level settings. (N-F level : KDC-X617 only) The settings made for a particular source are recalled automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
3
Adjust each mode
Press the 4/¢ button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
4
NOTE
Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are replaced with the values in the audio control setting.
The following parameters can be set when the System Q function on the menu settings is ON. Bass center frequency, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle center frequency, middle quality factor, and treble center frequency.
Function of the KDC-X617

Bass Center Frequency

Adjust the center frequency of the bass.
Display and setting:
"Bass F" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor
is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz.

Bass Level

Adjust the bass level.
Display and setting:
"Bass" : - 8 – + 8
Function of the KDC-X617

Bass Quality Factor

Adjust the Bass quality factor.
Display and setting:
"Bass Q" : 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00
Function of the KDC-X617

Bass Extend

Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.
Display and setting:
"Bass EXT" : ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to
on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.)
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Audio control features

Middle Center Frequency

Adjust the center frequency of the middle.
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Display and setting:
"MID F" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz.
Function of the KDC-X617

Treble Level

Adjust the treble level.
Display and setting:
"Treble"/"TRE" : - 8 – + 8

Middle Level

Adjust the middle level.
Display and setting:
"Middle"/"MID" : - 8 – + 8
Function of the KDC-X617

Middle Quality Factor

Adjust the middle quality factor.
Display and setting:
"Middle Q" : 1.0 / 2.0
Function of the KDC-X617

Treble Center Frequency

Adjust the center frequency of the treble.
Display and setting:
"TRE F" : 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz

Balance Level

Adjust the balance level.
Display and setting:
"Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15

Fader Level

Adjust the fader level.
Display and setting:
"Fader" : Rear 15 – Front 15
Function of the KDC-X617

Non-Fading Level

Adjust the Non-fading output level.
Display and setting:
"NF Level" : - 15 – + 15
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