Cannot be used with this model. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the consult your Kenwood dealer. terminals of the unit or faceplate with your • Make sure not to get your fingers caught fingers.
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Clean the tape head using a try pressing the reset button first. If that does cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood 2CAUTION in car audio systems. dealer.
Basic operations ¢ SRC/ Power POWER OFF Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. POWER NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. DISC Turning off the power: PROG/PTY NAME.S DISC Hold down the POWER OFF button for one second or more. SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN...
Basic operations MENU button to enter the menu mode and then display the Volume function to make the setting. Details on each setting are explained separately in the corresponding function page. Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
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Tuner features (A-Memory (start)) ➞ AF Function* Memory Entry* (AF ON / ¢ OFF) ➞ Region Restrict Function* (REG ON / OFF) ➞ Auto TP (ATPS ON / OFF) ➞ Monaural Reception* Seek* (MONO OFF / ON) ➞ Text Scroll* (SCL Manu / Auto) ➞...
Tuner features move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next Selecting Tuning Mode lowest number). You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset NOTE station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2”...
Monaural Reception Auto Memory Entry When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in reduce noise and improve listening conditions. the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later.
RDS features Tuner features Only available in the FM2 and FM3 ¢ 38/PTY Preset station seek with Programme service name (Function of Remote) You can search for the preset station with Programme Service name. POWER Press the DNPP button on the remote control. DISC “SNPP”...
RDS (Radio Data System) AF (Alternative Frequency) Function RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the information being transmitted from radio stations.
RDS features Only available in the FM2 and FM3 If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will received with the AF function for a particular network, to a begin playing again.
function appears in the display. Each time you press the FM or AM button until the desired Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. setting is displayed. The function setting is indicated by "ATPS ON" or "ATPS OFF" in Press the FM button to increase the interval, and the AM the display, indicating that the function is on or off, button to decrease it.
RDS features Only available in the FM2 and FM3 If you want to change the language, press the preset button for Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News the desired language and then the 38(PTY) button. Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4 .
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection Manu". mode will turn off automatically. "SCL Manu" (Manual scrolling) "SCL Auto" (Automatic scrolling) NOTE Switching settings If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed. Press either the AM or FM button. If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 The display and setting will change.
RDS features Cassette player features Only available in the FM2 and FM3 Radio Text Release button PROG You can display textual information being transmitted by RDS stations. Turning on Radio Text Display Mode: POWER Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows. Select the Radio Text Display mode.
with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay Playing Cassette Tapes attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit. Loading and Playing Cassettes: • Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place A press of the release button results in the faceplate dropping objects on it.
Cassette player features Switching Tape Types Blank Skip Select type of tape being played. Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected, Switching Tape Types: continuing tape playback. This function is on, when unit is first Press the MTL button to switch the MTL indicator on and off powered on.
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External disc control features ■ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, ¢ please also see the instruction manual of this unit. DISC Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set. ■ When a unit that is not equipped with an O-N switch, or the changer switching unit "KCA-S200"...
External disc control features cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point Playing Disc mode normal play automatically resumes. This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc Track Search control mode.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Starting the Track Scan : Press the SCAN button. "TSCN ON" is displayed and the first 10 Making a Forward Disc Search: seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number.
External disc control features This function is not available with the following models: Random Play KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401 Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track is selected and played. Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows. changes. • Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer. Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z Numerals and symbols: 1~9 0 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ] Special characters: á...
External disc control features Text Scroll Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) (Function of remote control with DNPP button) This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to scrolling is permitted.
Other features Audio Control Setting Release button Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. Press either the FM or AM button. POWER Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will DISC change as follows: PROG/PTY...
Other features Switching Graphic Display Graphic display This function permits the graphic display to be switched to one that is linked with the volume level value or to display various Track time (Only during disc play) modes. The initial setting is ON (displaying various modes). Track number (Only during disc play) Turning the Graphic Display On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
The function setting is indicated by "COL GRN" or "COL AMB" in NOTE the display, indicating that the current colour is green or amber, The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable respectively. is not connected. Switching settings Press either the AM button or FM button.
Other features Turning Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off: Contrast Adjustment Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. To adjust the contrast: Press the ¢...
Theft Deterrent Faceplate NOTE When there is difficulty in setting the faceplate, align the The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, depression on the left side of the faceplate with the shaft of the helping to deter theft. unit, then lock.
Other features Disabled System Indicator (DSI) A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for this function is "ON". Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU"...
External view Number of items 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer...........1 • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
(White) Pin Numbers for Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna Cable Colour Functions ISO Connectors input KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input External Power Connector NOTE A–4 Yellow Battery To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual.
2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.32) NOTE The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type When the connection is made as in 3, the unit's power will not be of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to linked to the ignition key.
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Installation ■ ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two then remove the hard rubber frame. locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown.
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The memory is erased when The battery cable has not been connected to the proper Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on the ignition is turned off. terminal. "Connecting Cables to Terminals". The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.
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] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc starts playing again. If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. ¢ ] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected. — 37 —...
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range Maximum output power ..........45 W × 4 FM1: ..........65.0 MHz – 74.0 MHz Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V) ......28 W × 4 FM2,3: ..........87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Tone action Frequency step Bass: ............100 Hz ±10 dB...