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 KDC-519/ 5019 Serial number...
Contents Warning ...3 Safety precautions...4 About CDs...6 General features ...7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Switching Clock Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel Tuner features ...12 Tuning Mode...
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.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operatin should be restored.
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •...
General features u / d ATT / LOUD DISP / NAME.S Clock indicator Speaker Setting indicator Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 20) lapses, the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.
General features Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8 Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15 Volume offset "V Offset" –8 — ±0 Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button.
General features Switching Clock Display Switching the displayed information. Press the [CLK] button. Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock display and current source. During clock display the clock indicator is ON. Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to •...
The presently selected AUX Name is displayed. Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below displays. • "AUX" • "TV" • "VCP" • "GAME" • "PORTABLE" Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button.
General features Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open. When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 20) lapses, the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station "Auto2" Search in order of the stations seek in the Preset memory.
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.
Playing CD When a CD isn't inserted Slide open the faceplate Press the [0] button. Insert a CD. When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
CD/External disc control features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [AM] or [FM] button. Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed. ¢ When the [ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random...
Menu system #1 – 4 Menu display Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Menu system Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Green" The illumination color is green. "Button Red" The illumination color is red. Switching Graphic Display Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF. Display Setting "Graphic ON"...
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode> Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll Auto" Repeats scroll. "Scroll MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • MD title Basic Operations of remote –...
Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...2 ...2 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery.
Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Car fuse box Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) – — 24 — Fuse (10A) To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/ KPA-HD100/ KPA-SS100 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Phillips truss head (commercially sheet metal screw available) (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). To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Screw (M4X8) Remove the screw (M4X8) on (commercially the back panel. available) Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. General The power does not turn ON.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source Radio reception is poor.39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
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If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. • Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.