Kenwood KDC-234SG Instruction Manual
Kenwood KDC-234SG Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-234SG Instruction Manual

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KDC-234SG
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-3245-00/00 (E2W)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    KDC-234SG CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3245-00/00 (E2W)
  • 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 Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    In such a situation, remove the disc and wait inside the unit. for the condensation to evaporate. 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 • Do not 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 are not round cannot be used. •...
  • Page 6: General Features

    General features Release button Control knob LOUD indicator Clock display ATT 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 Audio Control Selecting the best sound setting preset for Select the source to adjust different types of music. Press the [SRC] button. Select the source to set Enter Audio Control mode Press the [SRC] button. Press the [VOL] knob. Select the Sound type Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [Q] button.
  • Page 8: Audio Setup

    General features Audio Setup Speaker Setting Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal and Loudness. when setting the speaker type. Select the source to adjust Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Press the [SRC] button.
  • Page 9: Clock Display

    Clock Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and Press the [CLK] button. taken with you, helping to deter theft. Each time you press the button, the clock display turns ON and OFF. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button.
  • Page 10: Tuner Features

    Tuner features Control knob MONO 1 – 6 Frequency display Band display AUTO indicator ST indicator Preset station number Monaural indicator Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. Press the Control knob. Select tuner source Each time you press the knob, the Tuning mode Press the [SRC] button.
  • Page 11: Station Preset Memory

    Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting a station in the memory. Recalling the stations in the memory. Select the band Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Recall the station Push the Control knob towards [4] or Press the desired [1] —...
  • Page 12: Cd Player Features

    CD player features Control knob SCAN RDM REP RDM indicator REP indicator SCN indicator Track number IN indicator Track time Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing When a disc is inserted Fast Forwarding Press the [SRC] button. Hold down toward [¢] with the Control Select the "CD"...
  • Page 13: Track Search

    Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Track Repeat Replaying the song you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Track Repeat turns ON or OFF. When the Track Repeat is ON, the "REP"...
  • Page 14: Accessories/ Installation Procedure

    ..1 wire should be checked. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by ..2...
  • Page 15: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    TEL mute wire (Brown) rings or during conversation. MUTE Battery wire (Yellow) To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Ignition wire (Red) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
  • Page 16 Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions Connecting the ISO Connector ISO Connectors The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends External Power on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the Connector proper connections to prevent damage to the unit.
  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Installation Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (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).
  • 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 Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone may just be the result of slight misoperation or isn’t compensated for. ✔ Tuner source is selected. miswiring. Before calling service, first check the ☞...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide Disc source The messages shown below display your systems condition. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. E-04: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside- ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. down.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (50 kHz space) Maximum output power : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz : 45 W x 4 Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) : 0.7 μV/75 Ω...

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