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.
Contents Safety precautions...3 About Cassette tape ...4 General features ...5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Switching Clock Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel Tuner features ...10 Tuning Mode...
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
General features ATT/ LOUD SYSTEM Q indicator Clock indicator Speaker Setting indicator Power SRC/ Turning ON the Power PWR OFF Q/AUD Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. AUTO Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
General features Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8 Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15 Volume offset "V Offset" –8 — ±0 Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button.
General features Switching Clock Display Switching the displayed information. Press the [CLK] button. Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock display and current source. During clock display the clock indicator is ON. Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to •...
Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below displays. • "AUX" • "TV" • "VCP" • "GAME" • "PORTABLE" Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button. When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
General features Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open. When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 21) lapses, the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station "Auto2" Search in order of the stations seek in the Preset memory.
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.
Playing Cassette Tapes When there's no Cassette Tape inserted Slide open the faceplate Press the [0] button. Insert a Cassette Tape. When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
Cassette player features DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding. Skipping to a later song Press the [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped increases. Skipping to a previous song Press the [4] button.
External disc control features SCAN RDM REP M.RDM Track number Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected FM SRC to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD"...
External disc control features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [AM] or [FM] button. Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON"...
Menu system # 1-4 Menu display Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice.
Menu system Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
OFF Wait Time Setting Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the power is turned OFF. The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period. Display and Setting "Off Wait 0s" "Off Wait 3s" (Original setting) "Off Wait 25s"...
Basic Operations of remote – FM/AM/DISC /DISC [#0] — [#9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, 4/¢ following the illustration inside the case. DIRECT/OK 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>...
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...2 ...2 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery.
Car fuse box Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) – — 25 — Front right output (Red) Fuse (10A) To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/KPA-SD100/ KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 FRONT To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Phillips truss head (commercially sheet metal screw available) (commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Screw (M4X8) Remove the screw (M4X8) on (commercially the back panel. available) Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. General The power does not turn ON.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.41 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.