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- Page 1 CD-RECEIVER KDC-229 KDC-129 KDC-129S INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2930-00/00 (MW)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions Accessories/ Installation Procedure 14 Notes Connecting Wires to Terminals About CDs Installation General features Removing the Unit Power Troubleshooting Guide Selecting the Source Volume Specifications Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock Dimmer Control DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: •... -
Page 4: Notes
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, The marking of products using lasers consult your Kenwood dealer. (Except for some areas) • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when CLASS 1 the Reset button is pressed. -
Page 5: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t be used. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. -
Page 6: General Features
General features Release button Control knob CRSC ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Increasing Volume Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Decreasing Volume Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. -
Page 7: System Q
System Q Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. You can recall the best sound setting preset for Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and different types of music. [ATT] button. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Audio Setup Press the [Q] button. -
Page 8: Speaker Setting
General features Speaker Setting Adjusting Clock Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal Enter Standby when setting the speaker type. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STBY" display. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the clock display Select the "STBY"... -
Page 9: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. -
Page 10: Tuner Features
Tuner features Control knob CRSC 1 – 6 CRSC AUTO indicator Band display Preset station number ST indicator Frequency display Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. Press the control knob. Select tuner source Each time the knob is pressed, the Tuning mode Press the [SRC] button. -
Page 11: Station Preset Memory
Station Preset Memory CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Putting the station in the memory. Temporarily have reception switched from Select the band stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. listening to the FM station. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [CRSC] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 12: Cd Player Features
CD player features Control knob CRSC SCAN RDM REP SCN indicator REP indicator RDM indicator Track number IN indicator Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing When a disc is inserted Fast Forwarding Press the [SRC] button. Hold down on [¢] of the Control knob. Select the "CD"... -
Page 13: Track Repeat
Track Repeat Replaying the song you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Track Repeat turns ON and OFF. When it's ON, the "REP" indicator is ON. Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. -
Page 14: Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 2WARNING Accessories If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box...1 •... -
Page 15: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. (Accessory1) Power control wire (Blue/White) When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. -
Page 16: Installation
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap frame> (page 18) and then remove the hard (commercially available) rubber frame. Firewall or metal support Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. - Page 17 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 screws in the holes shown below. Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified.
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Page 18: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Removing the Unit Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber remove the two locks on the upper level. frame> (page 18) and then remove the hard Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in rubber frame. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a may just be the result of slight misoperation or screw in the car. miswiring. - Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. E-04: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside- down. The CD is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly. E-99: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪...
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Page 21: Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range Maximum output power (50 kHz space): 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz KDC-229: 50 W x 4 (200 kHz space): 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz KDC-129/129S: 45 W x 4 Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 9.3dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω)