User manual KENWOOD KDC-715S - Instruction Manual

KDC-X715 KDC-8015 KDC-715S CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your records 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-X715/8015/715S Serial number ©B64-1603-10 (KW) Contents English Before use Warning................................................................................................3 Safety precautions ...............................................................................4 Handling Compact discs ......................................................................6 Magazine Random Play .....................................................................26 Switching Display for Discs ...............................................................26 Text Scroll ..........................................................................................26 Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) .........................................................28 Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ........................................................29 General features Power...................................................................................................7 Switching Modes .................................................................................8 Volume .................................................................................................8 Attenuator ............................................................................................8 Loudness .............................................................................................8 Audio Control Setting...........................................................................9 Mobile Preset.....................................................................................11 Switching Display...............................................................................12 Non-Fading Output.............................................................................12 Forced Closing ...................................................................................12 Faceplate Angle Adjustment..............................................................13 Removing the Faceplate ....................................................................14 Menu settings Menu System ....................................................................................30 Touch Sensor Tone ............................................................................31 Manual Time Adjustment ..................................................................31 Calendar Adjustment .........................................................................31 Calendar Mode...................................................................................31 Memo Mode ......................................................................................32 Automatic Time Adjustment ..............................................................32 Security Code.....................................................................................34 Selectable Illumination .......................................................................35 Contrast Adjustment..........................................................................35 Dimmer ..............................................................................................35 Switching Graphic Display .................................................................35 Black Mask.........................................................................................35 Time setting for removing the faceplate ...........................................35 Switching preout................................................................................36 Dual Zone System .............................................................................36 KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system)............................................36 External Amp Control.........................................................................36 Manual Open Button Setting .............................................................36 Traffic Information Function...............................................................37 Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)............................................37 AF (Alternative Frequency) Function..................................................37 Text Scroll ..........................................................................................38 Tuner features Tuning ................................................................................................16 Station Preset Memory......................................................................16 Auto Memory Entry ...........................................................................16 Switching Display for Tuner...............................................................17 Station Name Preset (SNPS) .............................................................18 Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) .....................................................18 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ..................................................................20 Alarm..................................................................................................20 Program Type (PTY) Function ............................................................20 Registration of a station as a PTY......................................................21 Radio Text Scroll ................................................................................21 CD/External disc control features Playing CDs........................................................................................22 Playing Other Disc mode ...................................................................23 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .........................................23 Track Search ......................................................................................23 Disc Search ........................................................................................24 Direct Track Search............................................................................24 Direct Disc Search .............................................................................24 Track / Disc Repeat............................................................................24 Track Scan..........................................................................................25 Disc Scan ...........................................................................................25 Random Play ......................................................................................25 Basic Operations of remote.....................................38 Installation Accessories........................................................................................41 Installation Procedure ........................................................................41 Connecting Wires to Terminals .........................................................42 Locking the faceplate to the unit .......................................................43 Installation (non-Japanese cars) .........................................................43 Removing the Unit .............................................................................44 Installation (Japanese-cars) ................................................................45 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................46 Specifications ..........................................................49 --2-- 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. 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. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Location : Bottom Panel 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. NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. --3-- Safety precautions English 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: · Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. · When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating. · To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. · If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. · Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. · Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts. · Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: · Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. · Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit. · Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. · Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment. · When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. · To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. · Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit. · Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. · Do not apply excessive force to the moving faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or malfunction. · Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown. IMPORTANT INFORMATION You cannot connect the unit directly to the following CD automatic changers. If you want to use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of changer you own: · KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400 Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer, and the optional CA-DS100 converter cord. · KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDCC601 / KDC-C401 Use the extension cable attached to the CD changer, and the optional CA-DS100 converter cord. · KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 / non-Kenwood CD changers Cannot be used with this model. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. 2CAUTION Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. --4-- NOTE · If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. · If the unit fails to operate properly, press the RESET button. When the faceplate controls are not visible, press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.13) for as many times as you have preset to make the faceplate controls appear. The unit returns to factory settings when the 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 is first controlled and operates incorrectly. The original operating condition will return. EJECT · The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation. · The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. Cleaning the Unit If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth. AUTO AME DISP 2CAUTION Reset button · We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 34) to prevent theft. · Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off. --5-- Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged. Handling CDs · Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the side opposite the label) when holding it. English Cleaning CDs If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the center of the disc and moving outward. Do not clean CDs with conventional record cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals such as paint thinner or benzene. Do Not Load CD Accessories Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may damage the surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as it ejects. Checking New CDs for Burrs When playing a new CD for the first time, check that there are not any burrs stuck to the perimeter of the disc or in the central hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not load properly or may skip while playing. Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil. Do Not Use Special Shape CDs · Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction. · Do not stick tape on either side of the CD. Tape Burrs COMPACT Storing CDs · Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard) or other hot places. · Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to them for a while, and put them back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that are removed from their cases or prop them against something. Burrs · Be sure to use CDs with disc mark only for this unit. DIGITAL AUDIO Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled Side Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on it. Using such a CD may cause the CD to be deformed and the sticker to peel off, resulting in malfunction of the unit. --6-- General features d u 4 FM SRC ¡ ¢ Power You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and shutting off the audio. Power ON/OFF: When you turn your vehicle's ignition on, the unit's power will also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control panel. When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in the menu. The unit's power will turn off. Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page14). NOTE EJECT AUTO AME DISP ATT / LOUD #1 - 6 AUD AM/NF CLK ATT indicator £ indicator · When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the action. · The status of the security code Function (P.34) is display whenever the power is switched on. "CODE ON" (Security code has been registered) "CODE OFF" (Security code has not been registered) 2CAUTION Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles · Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is reversed. · Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit, including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit's mechanism. LOUD indicator --7-- General features English Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: M Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d button to turn down the volume. Tuner mode M M M CD mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2/AUX mode M Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level. NOTE Standby mode Selecting standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything. NOTE Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function. · The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used. · The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected. · The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer (KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected to this unit. During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode. Presetting AUX-name (Only when the KCA-S210A is connected) In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered. Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)" (page28). NOTE Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on. Turning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off. NOTE The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out. --8-- Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Function of the KDC-X715 "Bass F" : Adjust the center frequency of the bass. Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz NOTE 1 Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change. Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes. NOTE Source tone memory Each source ( CD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its own memory in which to store the bass, treble and N-F level settings. The settings made for a particular source are recalled automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.). This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) "Bass" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 ­ + 8 3 Adjust each mode Press the 4/¢ button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values. Function of the KDC-X715 "Bass Q" : Adjust the Bass quality factor. Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00 NOTE 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode. This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) "Kex"/"ec4"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-6). Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy, #6;Scan of #1-5 NOTE Function of the KDC-X715 "Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off. Setting values: ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.) NOTE · This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) · You can call the following settings with this function; bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting. Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the mobile preset plan mode. This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) --9-- General features English Function of the KDC-X715 "TreF" : Adjust the center frequency of the treble. Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz NOTE Function of the KDC-X715 "HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output. Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz NOTE This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. ( page36). You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear output,including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the non-fading preout. The factory default settings for front output and rear output are "through" . "Treble" : Adjust the treble level. Setting values: - 8 ­ + 8 Function of the KDC-X715 "Balance" : Adjust the balance level. Setting values: Left 15 ­ Right 15 "HPF R" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear output. Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz NOTE "Fader" : Adjust the fader level. Setting values: Front 15 ­ Rear 15 You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear output,including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the non-fading preout. The factory default settings for front output and rear output are "through" . Function of the KDC-X715 "NF Level" : Adjust the Non-fading output level. Setting values: - 15 ­ + 15 NOTE Function of the KDC-X715 "LPF NF" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for NonFading output. Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through NOTE · This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. · Not available during the Dual zone system is on. · This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. · Not available during the Dual zone system is on. -- 10 -- Function of the KDC-X715 "NF Phase" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output. Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°) NOTE Function of the KDC-X715 Recalling your sound settings: Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode. NOTE · This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. · Not available during the Dual zone system is on. This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on. Function of the KDC-8015 "V OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting the level difference between the basic sound level and the required level. Setting values: - 8 ­ ± 0 Mobile Preset This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the sound coordinate system, according to types of speakers. 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected. Function of the KDC-X715 Storing your sound settings: Press a preset button (#1-6) for at least two seconds except during the bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode. NOTE 2 Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of speaker. The setting switches as follows. Off / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker / For 5/4 in. speaker 4 Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode. NOTE · This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) · The settings you can preset are, bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level. · This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) · When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and treble tone settings are returned to original levels. -- 11 -- General features Switching Display You can change the display in each mode. Changing the Display: Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches as follows: Mode display Clock Date Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Press the SRC button for at least one second. The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page14). NOTE English NOTE The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed. Function of the KDC-X715 Non-Fading Output You can turn the non-fading output on and off while the preout is switched to the non-fading preout. Turning non-fading output On/Off : Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function ON or OFF. "NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON. · When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it off again to have it close properly. · While the control panel is moving, pressing the buttons will not have any effect. Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit. · During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left closed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off, unless "Manual Open button" at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this way. To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel: Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate for as many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu. The faceplate will open and show the control panel. NOTE When you set the Manual Open Button setting to 2 or 3, press the upper left part of the faceplate without pausing. If you do not press that part without pausing, the command cannot be verified correctly. Forced Closing This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is being serviced etc. -- 12 -- Faceplate Angle Adjustment You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing. Adjusting faceplate angle: Press the ¡ (EJECT) button to make the faceplate slide open, and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment switch. Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2. 012 012 20 1 NOTE · Firmly slide the switch until it clicks. · Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1 or 2. · Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the faceplate. -- 13 -- General features Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the faceplate: 1 Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one second, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.13) for as many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu when the control panel has been hidden. · When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully open. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might result in damage to the unit. · Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed. · Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit. · Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate bracket. Touching those parts may injure you. NOTE English 2 Set the faceplate's angle adjustment switch to "0" to set the faceplate angle to the vertical. For details, refer to "Faceplate Angle Adjustment" (page 13). NOTE If the faceplate's angle adjustment switch is not set to "0" when mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket, it may be difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be securely attached and could fall off. Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the faceplate. 3 Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in the menu. · Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the unit's power to turn off. If you want to operate the unit again, remove the faceplate from the faceplate bracket completely and then reattach it. · The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. · Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Reattaching the Faceplate: 1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket. 2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction. 2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks. Faceplate lock switch 4 Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out. The faceplate bracket will automatically close. 2CAUTION NOTE If the faceplate bracket's angle was not set to the vertical when -- 14 -- Tuner features the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and pulling it gently towards you. 4 FM 38 SRC ¢ EJECT AUTO AME DISP #1 - 6 AUTO/AME DISP/NAME.S AM Band display Frequency ST indicator AUTO indicator Preset station number -- 15 -- Tuner features English Tuning You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The "AUTO 1" indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the "AUTO 2" indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button. Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as follows. M received. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. 1 Select the band/ station that you want to have stored. 2 Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for at least two seconds. The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. NOTE Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning) M M Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning) Manual (Manual Tuning) Tuning: 1 Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected. You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM bands. 2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups of preset stations). Press the AM button to select the AM band. Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way. 3 · Auto Seek Tuning Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies. Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies. · Preset station seek tuning Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e., the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next lowest number). · Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step. Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step. 1 Select the band for auto memory entry. 2 Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto memory entry. The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order. When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received. Recalling a Preset Station: NOTE The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being -- 16 -- Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Switching Display for Tuner You can change the display used when listening to the radio. Changing the Display: Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as follows: Station frequency SNPS name (only when being preset) / Program Service name (during RDS station reception)(KDC-X715 only) Radio text (only during RDS station reception)(KDC-X715 only) NOTE · When receiving an RDS station to which a name has been preset with Station Name Preset, switching to the program service name/SNPS name display will result in the program service name being displayed with priority. · If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "WAITING" will be displayed. 2WARNING To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display while on the road. -- 17 -- Tuner features English Station Name Preset (SNPS) You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names. Character Button to press # Times pressed "D" "A" "N" "C" "E" the name. NOTE #3 #2 #6 #2 #3 1 1 2 3 2 1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to enter. NOTE The station name preset function cannot be used when a program service name or radio text is displayed. 2 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds. "NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode is entered. The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered. 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for You can enter up to 8 characters for each name. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the 6 Assigning Names Press the NAME.S button on the unit or the OK button on the remote. The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station Name Preset mode ends. Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode ends. NOTE desired position. The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right. You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4 or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote. 4 Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be entered change as listed below. Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character. Characters that can be displayed are as follows. Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ " ` ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ] Special characters: á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß < fl âäêëîïôöûüñç©Æ>fi · You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations. · All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET button. · If you want to change the name of a station, first display the name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4. Direct Alphabet Input Direct input can be made of letters (alphabetical) with the letter entry buttons on the remote. Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE". NOTE Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) (Function of Remote) You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset. -- 18 -- RDS features Function of the KDC-X715 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote. "SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play mode is entered. The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each: = FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM + Each time you press the ¢ button, the station display switches in the forward direction. Each time you press the 4 button, the station display switches in the reverse direction. Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed as frequencies. NOTE Changing the Displayed Band Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM displays, in that order. Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the reverse direction. 4 FM 38(PTY) ¢ EJECT AUTO AME DISP #1 - 6 DISP/NAME.S AM 2 Once the name is displayed for the station you want to listen to Press the OK button. Reception starts of the displayed station, and the station name preset play mode ends. Canceling mode during input: Press the DNPP button. The station name preset play mode is canceled. PTY indicator TM indicator -- 19 -- RDS features Function of the KDC-X715 RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data outside normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name, which appears in the display after the frequency. The TM indicator turns on when an RDS station is being received. Alarm When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the warning to be received under the following conditions: during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information function is turned on. Program Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programs. 4. Talk (TALK) 5. Rock (ROCK) 6. Classic Rock (CLS ROCK) 7. Adult Hits (ADLT HIT) 8. Soft Rock (SOFT RCK) 9. Top 40 (TOP 40) 10. Country (COUNTRY) 11. Oldies (OLDIES) 12. Soft (SOFT) 13. Nostalgia (NOSTALGA) 14. Jazz (JAZZ) 15. Classical (CLASSICL) 16. R&B (R & B) 17. Soft R&B (SOFT R&B) 18. Language (LANGUAGE) 19. Religious Music (REL MUSC) 20. Religious Talk (REL TALK) 21. Personality (PERSNLTY) 22. Public (PUBLIC) (Speech.....1~4, 18, 20~22, Music.....5~17, 19) · You can select the type of program directly by pressing a preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following type of programs: 1. Music 2. Speech 3. News 4. Sports 5. Classical 6. Jazz NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain preset button, press that button for at least two seconds. The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new program type is stored. English 1 Press the 38(PTY) button. NOTE "PTY" is displayed once the program type selection mode is entered. You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received. 3 Seeking the Selected Program Type 2 Select the type of program to be received · Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the type of program you want to listen to. The selection includes: Speech (SPEECH) Music (MUSIC) 1. News (NEWS) 2. Information (INFORM) 3. Sports (SPORTS) Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of program. The display blinks and the seek starts. "PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection mode will turn off automatically. NOTE If no program can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed. If you want to select another type of program, repeat steps 2 and -- 20 -- 3 above. Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Program: When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning. The tuner scans for another station with the same type of program. Canceling Program Type Function During Its Operation: Press the 38(PTY) button. Confirming Program Type: Press the DISP button. The program type of the station currently tuned to will be displayed for two seconds. During that time, "E" will blink in the display. NOTE Radio Text Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. To scroll automatically: Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly. To scroll manually: 1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the text. NOTE If you tune to frequencies for which no program type has been stored, "No Entry" will be displayed. Please see the menu settings (page38) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. Registration of a station as a PTY You can register a station as a program type. To register a non-RDS station as a program type: 1 Tune your radio to the non-RDS station that you want to register as the program type. 2 Press the PTY button to enter the program type selection mode. 3 Press the FM/AM button to select the program type you want to register. Follow the instructions in 2 to enter the program type selection mode. 4 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds. The station will be registered as a program type, allowing it to be the target of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are. 5 Press the PTY button to end the program type selection mode. -- 21 -- CD/External disc control features 4 DISC+ 38 SRC ¡ ¢ EJECT AUTO AME DISP SCAN RDM REP D.SCN DISP/NAME.S M.RDM DISC­ I When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set. "N"-operation: · The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed. · The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to which the disc title has been recorded. "O"-operation: · CD text cannot be displayed. · Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9 /, +, ­, , =, <, >, [ , ]". · The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names function. NOTE English Disc number Track number Track time IN indicator The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play functions may not be operational depending on the unit. Playing CDs Play: Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD (insertion) slot. Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The faceplate will close, and the CD will start playing. The ¢ indicator will light when a CD has been inserted. Playing CDs Already Inserted: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode. "CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected. The CD will start playing. -- 22 -- Pausing and Restarting CD Play: Press the 38 button to make the disc pause. Press the same button again to start play again. Eject: Press the ¡(EJECT) button. The faceplate will slide to eject the CD. Press the ¡(EJECT) button to close the faceplate. 2CAUTION · Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is already there. · The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction. · 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. NOTE The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. Mode Display Examples · "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected · "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected · "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play: Press the 38 button to make the disc pause. Press the same button again to start play again. NOTE · When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the changer has finished, the player will return to the first disc and start playing it. · Disc #10 is displayed as "0". · The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is moving. · The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the ¡(EJECT), SRC, and ATT buttons, as well as the volume control button. · When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. NOTE Playing Other Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit). Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play will automatically resume. -- 23 -- CD/External disc control features English Track Search Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number. NOTE (For disc changers) Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not "recycled" to the last track on the disc. Making a Forward Track Search: Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number. Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast forward to the track after that, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. NOTE "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer. Direct Track Search (Function of Remote) Using the remote, directly input the track number that you want to listen to. 1 Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of the track that you want to listen to. The selected track number will blink in the display for 10 seconds. If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the number entry mode will automatically be canceled. blinking. The track starts playing. Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating: Press the 38 button. NOTE 2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the track number is (For disc changers) You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last track on a disc. NOTE Disc Search (Function of disc changers) Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc changer. Making a Reverse Disc Search: Press the DISC­ button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one. You cannot use the direct track search function while doing track or disc scans or using random or magazine-random play. Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want to listen to. 1 Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of the disc that you want to listen to. The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10 seconds. If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the number entry mode will automatically be canceled. -- 24 -- NOTE · Input "0" to select disc 10. · If you input more than two numbers all at once, a search will be made only of the last number input. 2 Press either the DISC+ or DISC­ button while the number inputted is blinking. The disc starts playing. Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating: Press the 38 button. Starting the Track Scan : Press the SCAN button. "T-Scan/Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order. The track number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned: Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally. NOTE · The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc. · The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once. Track / Disc Repeat Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to. Turning Repeat Play On/Off: Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and off as follows: M Disc Scan (Function of disc changers) Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to. Starting the disc scan: Press the D.SCN button. "D-Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order they are loaded on the changer. The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned: Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to the disc normally. NOTE Track Repeat ON M M Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers) Track/Disc Repeat OFF "T-Repeat/Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on. "D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on. NOTE Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc. · The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc. · The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once. · "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer. Track Scan Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to. -- 25 -- CD/External disc control features English Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track will be selected and played. NOTE 1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off. "Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. The track number will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. When the track has been selected, play will begin. The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being played. NOTE (For disc changers) When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using the same function. · Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc. · The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine. Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears while discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows. Track time Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another track will be selected and played. NOTE Random play is canceled when you eject the disc. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changers) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. 1 Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on and off. "M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on. The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin. The selected disc/ track number blinks in the display as it is being played. NOTE NOTE This function is not available with the following models: · You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p.28). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. · If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead. · When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for MD. · Depending on the type of characters of the CD text, some characters may not be displayed. -- 26 -- Text Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. To scroll automatically: Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title. The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly. To scroll manually: 1 Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title. 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the titles. NOTE Please see the menu settings (page 38) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. -- 27 --