Kenwood KDC-3051GY manual

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    KDC-3051R KDC-3051G KDC-3051RY KDC-3051GY KDC-315A KDC-315R KDC-3251RY CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI- TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D’EMPL OI РAДИОПРИЕMНИК С KOMПAKT –ДИСKAMИ ИHCTPУKЦИЯ ПO ЭKCПЛУA T AЦИИ АВТОМАГНІТОЛА ІНСТРУКЦІЯ З ЕКСПЛУ А Т АЦІЇ This symbol mark indicates that[...]

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    2 C ONTENTS Safety 2 Preparation 4 How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit Initial settings before operations Basic operations 5 Getting started 6 Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Listening to the radio 6 Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings Listening to a disc 8 Selecting Repeat Pl[...]

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    3 ENGLISH Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, T ok yo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative’s: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 A C UITHOORN, The Netherlands This Pr oduct is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on [...]

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    4 Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate 2 1 1 2 Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity . Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. T o[...]

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    5 ENGLISH The following indicator lights up when... ST: A stereo broadcast is r eceived (FM). IN: A disc is in the unit. TI: T raffic Information function is tur ned on. RDS: RDS service is available. Basic operations Volume knob Loading slot Detaches the faceplate Display window Ejects the disc Auxiliary input jack When you press or hold the f oll[...]

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    6 Hold to turn on or off the T raffic Information function (not applicable if “MW/ L W ” is selec ted). Listening to the radio Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station or the selected P rogram T ype. (Refer to [PTY SEARCH] on page 7 to select the P rogram T ype.) Pr ess briefly to recall memorized station (or Pr ogram Type after[...]

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    7 ENGLISH 1 Press SRC to select “TUNER.” 2 Press BAND repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW). 3 Press 4 / ¢ to search for a station. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to the radio... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS] , then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume [...]

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    8 Selecting Repeat Play Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly to make a selection. Audio CD : TRAC (track) REPEA T, REPEA T OFF MP3/WMA : FILE REPEA T , FOLD (folder) REPEA T, REPEA T OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) repeatedly to make a selection. Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF MP3/WMA : FOLD (folder) RANDOM, ALL RAND[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Preparation : Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILTIN AUX] . (page 4) 3.5 mm stereo mini plug (optional accessory) Auxiliary input jack 1 Press SRC to select “AUX.” 2 Turn on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. Portable audio device (optional accessory) Listening to the othe[...]

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    10 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS] , then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See table below for selection. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated. Press to return to the previous item. 4 Hold to finish t[...]

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    11 ENGLISH [SETTINGS] Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) AUX NAME AUX */ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV: Selects the desired name for the connected component. (Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.) CLOCK CLOCK ADJ: (For details, see page 6.) TIME SYNC: ON *: Synchronizes the RDS station time data and the unit's clock. ; OFF[...]

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    12 Installation/connection Part list: A F aceplate.............................................................. (×1) B Escutcheon ......................................................... (×1) C Mounting sleeve ............................................. (×1) D Casing f or faceplate ...................................... (×1) E Wiring harnes[...]

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    13 ENGLISH Wiring connection KDC-3251RY KDC-3051R/ KDC-3051G/ KDC-315A/ KDC-315R For KDC-3051R/ KDC-3051G/ KDC-315A/ KDC-315R/ KDC-3251RY Fuse (10 A) Antenna terminal (JASO) Light blue/yellow (Steering remote control wire) KDC-3051R/ KDC-3051G/ KDC-315A/ KDC-315R : To the steering wheel remote control adapter (optional accessory) Blue/White (Power [...]

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    14 2 1 Installing the unit Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection has been completed earlier. (page 13, 14) Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. (Wider hooks on the top side.) Dashboard of your car For KDC-3051RY/ KDC-3051GY Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in p[...]

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    15 ENGLISH Removing the unit FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space): 87.5 MH z — 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB): 1.0 μV/75 Ω Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB): 2.5 μV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3 dB): 30 Hz — 15 kH z Signal-to-Noise ratio (MONO): 63 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz): 40 dB MW tuner section Frequency ran[...]