CD-TUNER KDC-X915 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KDC-X815 KDC-9015 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-tuner/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 COMPACT and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X915, KDC-X815, KDC-9015 Serial number DIGITAL AUDIO © B64-1601-00 (KW) Contents English Before use Warning.........................................................................................3 Safety precautions ........................................................................4 Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6 Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................28 Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) .................................................29 Switching Display for Discs ........................................................30 Random Play ...............................................................................31 Magazine Random Play...............................................................31 Text Scroll ...................................................................................31 General features Power............................................................................................7 Switching Modes ..........................................................................8 Volume ..........................................................................................8 Attenuator .....................................................................................8 Loudness ......................................................................................8 Audio Control Setting....................................................................9 Mobile Preset..............................................................................11 Non-Fading Output......................................................................12 Switching Display........................................................................12 Forced Closing ............................................................................14 Removing the Faceplate .............................................................14 Faceplate Angle Adjustment.......................................................16 Menu settings Menu System .............................................................................32 Touch Sensor Tone .....................................................................33 Manual Time Adjustment............................................................33 Calendar Adjustment ..................................................................33 Calendar Mode............................................................................33 Memo Mode ...............................................................................34 Automatic Time Adjustment .......................................................34 Security Code..............................................................................36 Selectable Illumination ................................................................37 Brightness level adjustment .......................................................37 Dimmer .......................................................................................37 Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................37 Black Mask..................................................................................37 Time setting for removing the faceplate ....................................37 Dual Zone System.......................................................................38 KEX/ec4 (Sound Coordinate system) ..........................................38 Attenuator Gain Selection ...........................................................38 External Amp Control..................................................................38 Manual Open Button Setting ......................................................38 Traffic Information Function........................................................39 Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................39 Text Scroll ...................................................................................39 Tuner features Tuning .........................................................................................17 Station Preset Memory...............................................................17 Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................18 Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................18 Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................19 Switching Display for Tuner........................................................20 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ...........................................................22 Alarm...........................................................................................22 Program Type (PTY) Function .....................................................22 Radio Text Scroll .........................................................................23 Registration of a station as a PTY...............................................23 CD/External disc control features Playing CDs.................................................................................24 Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................25 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................25 Track Search ...............................................................................26 Disc Search .................................................................................26 Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................26 Track Scan...................................................................................26 Disc Scan ....................................................................................27 Direct Track Search.....................................................................27 Direct Disc Search ......................................................................27 Basic Operations of remote ................................40 Installation Accessories.................................................................................43 Installation Procedure .................................................................43 Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................44 Installation (non-Japanese cars) ..................................................45 Locking the faceplate to the unit ................................................45 Removing the Unit ......................................................................46 Installation (Japanese-cars) .........................................................47 Troubleshooting Guide .......................................48 Specifications .....................................................51 --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. 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.14) 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. · 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 ...