Summary of Contents for Kenwood KCA-R71FM - Sirius Satellite/ Music Keg FM Modulator
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Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces desig- nated 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 Before use Menu system Safety Precautions ................3 Menu system................12 Changing the Transmission Frequency ........13 General features Modulation level................13 Power....................5 Dynamic control ................13 Switching Modes ................5 Text Scroll..................13 Sirius ID (ESN)................14 Sirius satellite radio tuner features Selecting Sirius Mode ..............6 Basic Operations of remote ..........15 Switching Seek Mode..............6...
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, or larger automotive grade wire to avoid wire NOTE C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers deterioration or damage to the covering. can be connected. • If you have difficulty in installing this unit in •...
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Safety Precautions FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
General features Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See Page 13 for more information on changing the transmission frequency. Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 seconds. The FM modulator is turned OFF and the radio can be heard.
Sirius satellite radio tuner features Selecting Sirius Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display. ¢ SRCH • You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by Sirius Satellite Radio. Consult SIRIUS if "CALL 888-539 SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE"...
Select the channel Channel Scan Selecting the channel. Scanning for the channel you want to listen to. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Start Channel Scan Press the [SEEK] button for at least 1 second. "SCAN" indicator is ON. Release it when the channel you want to listen to is received Channel Preset Memory Press the [SEEK] button for at least 1 second.
Sirius satellite radio tuner features Switching Display Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) You can display various kinds of text data transmitted from Entering the channel and tuning. broadcasting stations by switching as follows. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DISP] button. Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Disc control features Playing Disc Play: Press the [SRC] button. ¢ Select the "CHANGER"/"CHANGER-1"/ "CHANGER-2" display. Stop the play: Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The FM modulator is turned OFF and the radio can be heard. Pause and play: Press the [ ] (38...Remote...
Disc control features Disc Search Track/Disc Repeat Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer. Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you're listening to. Press the [u] or [d] button. Press the [REP] button. When it's ON, the "REP" indicator is ON. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as Direct Track Search (Function of remote) shown below.
Text/Title Scroll Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Scrolling the displayed CD text, or MD title. Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. order. Press the [M.RDM] button.
Menu system Menu System The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after MENU this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"...
Changing the Transmission Frequency Dynamic control Select the frequency. Setting the Dynamic control. Display Setting Display Value "D-CONT ON" The dynamic control is ON. "T-FREQ 87.7" 87.7 MHz "D-CONT OFF" The dynamic control is OFF. (Initial setting) "T-FREQ 87.9" 87.9 MHz "T-FREQ 88.1"...
Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA" batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. – Insert the batteries with the poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. D.REP DOWN DISC —...
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Basic Operations of remote In Sirius source In Disc source [+] buttons [T.UP]/ [T.DOWN] buttons Select the band. Doing track forward and backward. Each time the [+] button is pressed it switches between the [+]/ [–] buttons SR1, SR2, SR3, and SR4 bands. Doing disc forward and backward.
Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and External view Number of items disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Display unit CD/MD auto-changer / Sirius satellite radio tuner O-N selection switch Output "N" Changer connection wire CD/MD auto - changer input Audio Right output Audio Left output Control output FM modulator unit Ignition key Antenna plug for switch automobile Control input...
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■ If you want to connect disc changers released in 1997 or earlier Display unit Control output "TO CHANGER" Connection wire "TO HEAD UNIT" Control input CD/MD auto - changer input Sirius satellite FM modulator unit radio tuner unit Connection wire CD/MD auto-changer Output OFF ON...
Installation ■ ■ Installation of Display unit Installation of FM modulator unit • Installation without using the trim mount plate 2CAUTION Attach one strip of Velcro to the Display unit Take sufficient care so slanted-line of the display units that the wires are not as shown to the left, and attach caught under the seat.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may Sirius source just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. The Sirius mode cannot be selected.2 Before calling service, first check the following table ✔ The Sirius connection wire is not connected. for possible problems.
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Troubleshooting Guide Disc source Sound skips due to vibration.67 ✔ Something is touching the CD/MD auto-changer. CD/MD play does not start.52 ☞ Keep it away from the CD/MD auto-changer. ✔ CD/MD auto-changer input is not connected to the unit. ✔ The disc is dirty or damaged.68 ☞...
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MP3 source Cannot play an MP3.67 ✔ The disc format is not accepted in the unit connected. ☞ Refer to the instruction manual of the disc changer (slave unit) for creation of compatible formats. ✔ The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.68 ☞...
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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 DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪...