KDC-X917 KDC-X817 KDC-9017 KDC-X717 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-X917, KDC-X817, KDC-9017, KDC-X717 Serial number © B64-1891-00 (KW) Contents English Safety precautions ...................4 Handling Compact discs...........6 General features Power .....................................................8 Volume....................................................9 Attenuator...............................................9 Switching Modes....................................9 Loudness ..............................................10 System Q..............................................10 Speaker & Woofer setting ....................10 Faceplate Angle Adjustment ................11 Switching Full-Screen Display ..............11 Switching the Upper Part Display.........12 Switching the Lower Part Display ........12 Forced Closing ......................................14 Removing the Faceplate.......................14 Non-Fading Output ...............................15 Tuner features Tuning ...................................................20 Station Preset Memory ........................20 Auto Memory Entry ..............................20 Direct Access Tuning ...........................21 Station Name Preset (SNPS) ................22 Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) .......23 Menu settings Menu System .......................................33 Security Code .......................................34 Touch Sensor Tone...............................35 Manual Time Adjustment .....................35 Calendar Adjustment ............................35 Calendar Mode .....................................35 Memo Mode.........................................36 Automatic Time Adjustment.................36 Selectable Illumination..........................37 Switching Display Mode.......................37 Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select .............37 Font Select............................................37 Brightness level adjustment .................37 Dimmer.................................................38 Time setting for removing the faceplate .........................................38 System Q..............................................38 Built-in Amp Mute Control....................38 Dual Zone System ................................38 External Amp Control ...........................39 Traffic Information Function .................39 Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) .................................................39 Text Scroll .............................................39 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System).....................24 Alarm ....................................................24 Radio Text Scroll...................................24 Program Type (PTY) Function ...............24 Registration of a station as a PTY ........25 CD/External disc control features Playing CDs...........................................26 Playing Other Disc mode......................27 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..............................................................27 Track Search .........................................27 Disc Search...........................................28 Track / Disc Repeat...............................28 Track Scan ............................................28 Random Play.........................................28 Text Scroll .............................................29 Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ............30 Magazine Random Play ........................31 Direct Track Search ..............................31 Direct Disc Search ................................32 Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ...........32 Audio control features Audio Control Setting ...........................16 Bass Center Frequency ........................16 Bass Level ............................................16 Bass Quality Factor...............................16 Bass Extend..........................................16 Middle Center Frequency .....................17 Middle Level .........................................17 Middle Quality Factor ...........................17 Treble Center Frequency ......................17 Treble Level ..........................................17 Balance Level........................................17 Fader Level ...........................................17 Non-Fading Level ..................................17 High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output....................................18 High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output.....................................18 Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output..........................18 Phase for Non-Fading Output ...............18 Volume Offset ......................................18 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.........................52 --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 automotive-grade 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 About the disc changer to be connected: To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N". When you connect a model with no "O-N" switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available as an option may be required. For details, consult your Kenwood dealer. If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. 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. 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. DAB OFF · 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 NF 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. AUTO AME AUD If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. Cleaning the Unit Reset button · We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 34) to prevent theft. If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. 2CAUTION Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters. --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 ...