Contents Before use Warning ...3 Safety precautions ...4 Handling compact discs ...6 Features ...7 Loading compact discs ...8 Disc changer control features CD play with CD auto-changer...10 Track/Disc search ...11 Direct track/disc search...12 Track repeat ...13 Disc repeat ...14 Track scan ...15 Disc scan ...16 Disc random play ...17 Magazine random play ...18...
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 I, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Rear Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
• The reception of the tuner may be reduced a little if the KDC-C510FM is used. • If the sound is lower than the tuner sound, raise up the volume level of the CD with using the receiver.
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Take out discs and the fogging will disappear. If it does not return to normal after several hours, contact your Kenwood dealer. The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1...
Handling compact discs Stains, scratches, or warping can cause skipping, malfunction, or low sound quality. Take the following precautions to avoid damage to the compact discs. Holding a disc • Avoid touching the recorded side (the side without the titles on) when you hold a compact disc.
Features • Frequency modulation system Even if your car audio(car stereo) is not equipped with an AUX input jack, you can use the radio's builtin FM tuner to listen to music played by the CD autochanger using FM broadcast frequencies. One of the twelve transmission frequencies can be set to avoid interference with an (actual) FM...
Loading compact discs "KENWOOD" Projection Make sure the disc magazine is the right way up with the Kenwood logo on the top.Pull the tray out by the projection. Open the CD changer door. Place the disc on the tray with the label facing upwards.
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Close the CD changer door. NOTE Use the CD changer with its door closed to prevent the entry of dust into the changer. Magazine ejection Open the CD changer door, and press the "EJECT" button. NOTE Be sure to open the door completely before pressing the EJECT button.
CD play with CD auto-changer Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See Page 20 for more information on changing the transmission frequency. C D A U T O C H A N G E R C O N T R O L L E R T R A C K DISC M .
Direct track/disc search Enter the number of track or disc you want to listen to. The input number blinks for 10 seconds and stays lit. T R A C K DISC NOTE • To search for disc 10 directly, enter “0”.
Disc repeat To repeat disc Press the Disc repeat button. The Disc repeat indicator will appear on the display and the Disc repeat function will turn on. The same disc is played repeatedly. T R A C K DISC D . R E P PO WER P L AY / P AUS E...
Track scan Press the Track scan button. The Track scan indicator will appear on the display and the player will play the first 10 seconds of each track in succession. T R A C K DISC S C N PO WE R PL AY / PA USE MAG A...
Disc scan Press the Disc scan button. The Disc scan indicator will appear on the display and the player will play the first 10 seconds from each disc in succession. T R A C K DISC D . S C N P O WER P LA Y/ PA US E...
Magazine random play Press the Magazine random button. The Magazine random play indicator will appear on the display and the track select will start. The track/disc numbers on the display will change continuously during track selection. When a track is selected, playback will begin automatically.
Changing the transmission frequency C D A U T O C H A N G E R C O N T R O L L E R To set the frequency change mode Hold down the REP button on the display unit for more than three seconds.
Modulation level / Dynamic control Dynamic control "1" To set the control mode Hold down the RDM button on the display unit for more than three seconds. The LEVEL indicator will light up and the currently set modulation level will be displayed.
Installation procedure 1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits. 2. Connect the input and output cables of the units. 3. Connect the ground cable, battery cable, and ignition cable of the wiring harness in the order listed.
Connections Control output CD auto-changer Changer connection cable Control input RF modulator unit FM/AM antenna input CD auto-changer input FM/AM antenna output 2WARNING To prevent fire when the ignition cable (Red) or battery cable (Yellow) is short-circuited by coming into contact with the vehicle chassis (ground), only connect the power supply after making the fuse box connections.
Installation Accessories Å i 5 19Å j Å i 4 12Å j Angle adjustment switches Right side Angle adjustment switches Left side Installation angle Angle adjustment switch position • It is not possible to install at an angle of 40°~50° if only A is used. The angle adjustment switches on the both saides of the unit are to be set according to the angle of installation of the CD auto changer.
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Installation Horizontal installation Cover the holes indicated by (3) with the dustproof seals E. (Bottom and sides) Use the holes marked (Åú) to install the unit. Bottom view Side view Vertical installation Cover the holes indicated by (3) with the dustproof seals E. (Bottom and sides) Use the holes marked (Åú) to install the unit.
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In case of hanging in the trunk Cover the holes indicated by (3) with the dustproof seals E. (Bottom and sides) Use the holes marked (Åú) to install the unit. Bottom view Side view 2CAUTION Do not tighten the screw C too securely at the time of installation, but tighten it securely after having fixed the bracket A.
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Installation Installation of Display unit Å úInstallation without using the trim mount plateH Display unit Å úInstallation using the trim mount plateH C D A U T O C H A N G E R C O N T R O L L E R D I S C T R A C K M .
Troubleshooting guide Often, what appears to be a malfunction is due to user error. Before calling for service please consult the following table. Symptom Cause The power is not turned on. The wiring harness fuse blows. No sound or sound is low. The volume level is minimum.
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Troubleshooting guide Symptom Sound quality is poor. The recording of the disc is poor. The disc is dirty or damaged. No sound is heard even Volume is set to minimum level. though the information The microcomputer does not function concerning the CD auto- correctly.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Disc Section Laser Diode ...GaAlAs ( =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 Modulating Frequency (200KHz STEP)...87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, Installation size (W X H X D)...88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, Installation size (W X H X...