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.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts.
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• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. PWR OFF KDC-115S LOUD A.ADJ...
Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged. Handling CDs •...
Press the SRC (source) button. NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: KDC-115S Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second. Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode...
Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d 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.
General features "FD" : Adjust the fader level. Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15 ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate) You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. Press the AUD button to enter the Sound Coordinate mode. Press a preset button (#1-5).
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUnE" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected. KDC-115S Press the BAND button to select the band. Each time you press the BAND button, the band switches between FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM.
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Select the band/ station that you want to have stored. Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for at least two seconds.
If a CD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode. "CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected. KDC-115S The CD will start playing. The 2 3 indicator lights up when a CD has been inserted.
CD player features Track Search Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth.
Accessories External view ...1 ...1 ...2 ...1 ...4 ...4 2CAUTION 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Ignition key switch Car fuse box...
Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Accessory4 Self-tapping Accessory2 Metal mounting screw strap (commerciall y available) NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame (P.16)"...
Installation Removing the hard rubber frame 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 Accessory3 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
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. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown.
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Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. E-99 ] 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.