• 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.
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Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the RESET button. When the faceplate is not visible, press “the touch-sensitive spot” at the rear of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.9) to make the faceplate control appear.
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 •...
Buttons and Display Basic operations TUNER SCAN D.SCN M.RDM LOUD ATT/LOUD for KDC-8060R/7060R VOLUME 10 ATT indicator LOUD indicator for KDC-PS9060R ATT indicator LUME Spectrum analyzer LOUD indicator display Tuner features DISP/ TEXT NAME. S EJECT CLOSE PWR OFF MENU DISC ¢...
LOUD CLK/ANA SCAN D.SCN M.RDM #1~4 AUD/MENU CLK/ANA for KDC-8060R/7060R Clock display AUDIO CONTROL indicator 1235 Graphic display for KDC-PS9060R 92.1 12:35 Clock display/ Spectrum analyzer display Steering remote control DISP DISP/ TEXT NAME. S EJECT CLOSE PWR OFF MENU DISC ¢...
Basic operations (See page 6) Stealth Retraction Mechanism You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and shutting off the audio. Power ON/OFF: When you turn your vehicle’s ignition on, the unit’s power will also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control panel.
Basic operations (See page 6) Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode CD mode Disc control mode NOTE • The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.
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"AUTO 1" in the display. MENU AUTO 1 for KDC-PS9060R Changing setting for currently displayed function Press either the AM or FM button. The setting will change for each function.
Tuner features (See page 6) I ( Kenwood Intelligent Twin IF) When the frequency of another station is too close to that of the station currently being listened to, interfering with proper reception, this function automatically narrows the range of received frequencies to prevent such interference.
Local Seek Function With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception. Turning Local Seek Function On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢...
Tuner features (See page 6) Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available.
Function of remote control with DNPP button (See page 8) Preset station seek with Programme service name You can search for the preset station with Programme Service name. Press the DNPP button on the remote control. “SNP PLAY” will be displayed once the seek mode is entered. The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened to are displayed for 5 seconds each.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. Displaying Frequencies: • When the Switching Clock Display function is OFF, and for KDC-PS9060R: Press the DISP button. • When the Switching Clock Display function is ON: Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will begin playing again. NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically switches reception to the FM band.
RDS features (See page 7) News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place.
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Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation: Press the 38(PTY) button. 23.Leisure Programme 26.National Music type number 29.Documentary 3. News 6. Varied – – — 19 — Programme Type Display KDC-PS9060R KDC-8060R/7060R News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sport SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama...
Disc control features (See page 7) Playing CDs Playing CDs: Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD (insertion) slot. Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The faceplate will show the control panel, and the CD will start playing.
Playing Other Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit). Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly until the disc control mode is obtained. The disc will start playing.
Disc control features (See page 7) Function of disc changers Disc Search Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Disc Search: – Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number.
Function of disc changers Disc Scan Function Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to. Turning Disc Scan Function On/Off: Press the D.SCN button to switch the disc scan function on and off.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows. Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KDC-PS9060R Only) Numerals and symbols: 1~9 0 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ] Special characters: á...
• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for, the name will be displayed for it, too. • If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes.
Disc control features (See page 7) Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows. Track time Total disc playing time (CD only) Disc name Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)
Function of disc changers with remote control having number/letter entry buttons (See page 8) Direct Disc Search Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc number that you want to listen to. Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the number of the disc that you want to listen to.
Treble High-pass filter (front) Balance N-F Level (only when being switched) Fader (KDC-PS9060R only) NOTE Source tone memory Each source (CD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually. Navigation Mute Function When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an interruption of the audio guide results in the temporary lowering of the audio level.
The initial setting value is "5". Automatic Dimmer Function The display dims when the car's lights are turned on. NOTE The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable is not connected. — 30 — Function of the KDC-PS9060R...
Speana Mode display (Icon) Character Clock NOTE • Only when the Switching Clock display function (P.31) is on, the clock is displayed. • The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. — 31 — Function of the KDC-PS9060R...
Other features (See page 8) Adjusting Time With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off.
Code Security Function After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input. NOTE All the steps in this procedure (1 through 7) must be completed before the code security function can be turned on.
Basic operations of remote control Optional 2CAUTION Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the fascia panel (dashboard). Replacing the Lithium Battery: Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated. To open Keep on slide Pull out.
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Tuner Mode • Number/ letter entry buttons Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations. During direct access tuning, use these buttons to input the frequency of the station. • TUNE buttons Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode).
Basic operations of steering remote control Optional for the KDC-7060R 2WARNING To prevent accidents, do not attempt to use the steering remote control whilst turning the steering wheel. Replacing the Lithium Battery: Use one lithium battery (CR2025). – Insert the battery with the poles aligned properly, following the illustration.
2CAUTION ...1 • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your KENWOOD dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the ...1 antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
(Blue/White) Connector A Connector B — 38 — Front right output (Red)/ Non-fading right output (Red) (KDC-PS9060R only) Front left output (White)/ Non-fading left output (White) (KDC-PS9060R only) Rear right output (Red) Rear left output (White) KENWOOD disc changer/DAB control input...
2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.38) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool5 deeply with the cut placed to the right to remove the upper locks at an angle as shown below. Lock Accessory5 Removal tool Engage the catches on the removal tool2 and remove the two locks on the lower level, leaving the removal tool5 inserted on the upper level.
Attaching Steering Remote Control (Optional for the KDC-7060R) Mounting Example Attach the operation section and the light emitting section of the Steering Remote Control as shown above. Be sure to attach them to positions that can ensure proper operation. 2CAUTION •...
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear 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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PROBLEM The faceplate does not open or The ambient temperature is too low. close. A CD ejects as soon as it is The CD is upside-down. loaded. The CD is quite dirty. The sound skips on a CD. The CD is scratched or dirty. The specified track does not Random play has been selected.
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Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. EJECT Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit.