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  • Page 1

    KDC-2021S © B64-2232-00 (EY) INSTR UCTION MANU AL CD-RECEIVER CD RECEIVER GEBR UIKSAANWIJZING REPRODUCT OR DE DISCOS COMP A CT OS RECEPT OR DE FM/AM MANU AL DE INSTR UCCIONES CD-V AST AANO TTIMEN KÄ YTT ÖOHJE CD-RECEIVER BR UKSANVISNING KDC-2021S_U.S 01.10.10 2:31 PM Page 1[...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions ......................3 About CDs ...................................5 General features .........................6 Power Selecting the Source V olume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mut[...]

  • Page 3

    — 3 — To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with an area of 0.75mm 2 (A[...]

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    — 4 — English • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer . • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C). •[...]

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    — 5 — 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. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD If the CD center hole o[...]

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    Tu rning the volume down quickly . Press the [A TT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF . When it’ s ON, the "A TT" indicator blinks. Attenuator Increasing V olume Press the [ u ] button. Decreasing V olume Press the [ d ] button. V olume Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUn[...]

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    1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Adj[...]

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    The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in Theft Deterrent Faceplate A red[...]

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    T uner features The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" di[...]

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    Calling up the stations in the memory . Preset T uning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically . 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 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. [...]

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    CD player features 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. — 11 — REP RDM SCAN SRC ¢ 4 0 T rack number IN indicator T rack time RDM indicator SCN indicator REP indicator KDC-2021S_U.S 01.10.10 2:31 PM Page 11[...]

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    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, the "RDM" indicator is ON and the track number blinks. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Random Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc you [...]

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    — 13 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ..........................................1 1 2 3 External view Number of items 1. T [...]

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    English — 14 — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT REAR L R Rear right output (Red) 4 10 Rear left output (White) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Wire Color Functions External Power Connector A–4 A–5 A–7 A–8 Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8 Y ellow Blue/White [...]

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    — 15 — — 15 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or m[...]

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    English — 16 — — 16 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner . Catch Lock 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the fi[...]

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    — 17 — 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 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the[...]

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    — 18 — English ? T rack Search can't be done. 66-2 ✔ For the albums first or last song. ☞ For each album, T rack Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song. The messages shown below display your systems condition. E-04: The CD is quite dirty . The CD is upside-do[...]

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    — 19 — Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ................................. 0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) .............................. 1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response ( ± 3 dB)[...]