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Kenwood KMD-44 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KMD-44 Instruction Manual

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KMD-44
MD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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 MD-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 KMD-44 Serial number
© B64-1755-00 (KW)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning...3 Safety precautions...4 General features Power...6 Volume ...6 Attenuator ...6 Switching Modes ...6 Loudness ...7 Audio Control Setting...7 Speaker Setting...8 Theft Deterrent Faceplate...8 Tuner features Tuning ...10 Station Preset Memory...10 Auto Memory Entry ...10 Station Name Preset (SNPS) ...11 Switching Display for Tuner...11 MD/External disc control features Playing MDs...12...

  • Page 3: Warning

    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.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 5 NOTE • 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.

  • Page 6: General Features

    General features ATT indicator LOUD indicator 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. Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume.

  • Page 7: Loudness

    switches as follows: Tuner mode MD mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2/AUX mode Standby mode 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.

  • Page 8: Speaker Setting

    Setting values: - 8 – ± 0 "SYS-Q" : < System Q > Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-6). Settings:#1;Flat (‘SYS-Q Flat”), #2;Rock (‘SYS-Q Rock”), #3;Top 40 (‘SYS-Q Top40”), #4;Pops (‘SYS-Q Pops”),...
  • Page 9 Removing the Faceplate: Press the release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. 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.

  • Page 10: Tuner Features Tuning

    Tuner features Tuning You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The "AUTO 1" indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the "AUTO 2" indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button.

  • Page 11: Station Name Preset (Snps)

    Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Station Name Preset (SNPS) You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names.

  • Page 12: Md/External Disc Control Features

    MD/External disc control features Disc number (For disc changers) Track time Track number MD-IN indicator £ indicator Playing MDs Playing MDs: If no MDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label facing up. If an MD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly to select the MD mode.

  • Page 13: Playing Other Disc Mode

    Playing Other Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded MD (in the current unit). Playing Discs: Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing.

  • Page 14: Fast Forwarding And Reversing Disc Play

    MD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected.

  • Page 15: Track Scan

    Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc. Track Scan Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to. Starting the Track Scan : Press the SCAN button. "Scan/T-Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.

  • Page 16: Magazine Random Play

    MD/External disc control features Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on and off. "M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on.
  • Page 17 Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & Special characters: á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ fl â ä ê ë...

  • Page 18: Menu Settings

    Menu settings Menu display Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for at least one second. "MENU"...

  • Page 19: Touch Sensor Tone

    Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually.

  • Page 20: Memo Mode

    Menu settings Memo Mode You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function. Display and setting: Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function in the menu mode.

  • Page 21: Switching Graphic Display

    Switching Graphic Display You can turn the graphic display on and off. The initial setting is ON. Display and setting: "Graphic ON" : The graphic display is on. "Graphic OFF" : The graphic display is off. Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Accessories External view ...1 ...1 ...2 ...1 ...4 ...4 ...1 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.

  • Page 23: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. Rear left output (White) FM/AM antenna input KENWOOD disc changer control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual.

  • Page 24: Installation

    Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Accessory4 Self-tapping Accessory2 Metal mounting screw strap (commercially 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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screw (ø4 16 mm) in the hole shown below. Accessory7 2CAUTION Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide MD/External disc control mode PROBLEM The MD cannot be inserted. There is already an MD loaded. The MD does not load. The insertion orientation of the MD is incorrect or the MD is upside down. The MD loads but soon comes Nothing is recorded on the MD.
  • Page 29 PROBLEM The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. The display shows that the changer is being played, but no sound can be heard. The specified track will not Random play or magazine random play has been play. selected.
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ...87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Frequency response (±3.0 dB)...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...70 dB Selectivity (±400 kHz)...

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