Kenwood KDC-35MR manual

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    KDC-4015 KDC-415S KDC-315V KDC-315S KDC-215S KDC-35MR ©B64-1546-10 (KW) 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[...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Before use Warning .........................................................................................3 Safety precautions ........................................................................4 Handling Compact discs................................................................6 General features Power .........[...]

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    — 3 — 2 Warning 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. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may[...]

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    — 4 — English Safety precautions 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 0.75mm 2 (AWG1[...]

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    — 5 — • 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). • The illus[...]

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    — 6 — English 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 oppos[...]

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    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. Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator fun[...]

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    "BAS": Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the A.ADJ button for at least one second to enter the control mode. 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 t[...]

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    You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. Press the AUD button to enter the Sound Coordinate mode. Press a preset button (#1-5). The preset settings of the bass and treble tones are recalled. #1: Flat #2: Rock #3: Top 40 #4: Jazz #5: Easy Press the AUD button to end the sound coordinate mode. You can call the fo[...]

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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 its special storage case while[...]

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    You can choose between auto seek tuning of receivable frequencies and manual tuning. Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUnE" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected. Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between FM1, FM2, and F[...]

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    Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. The factory default for this function is ON. Turning CRSC On/Off: Press the CRSC button for at least one second to turn the function on/off. The indicator lights up when CRSC is on. Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines)[...]

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    Playing CDs: If no CDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label facing up. If a CD is 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. The CD-IN indicator lights up when a CD has been inserted. The 3 indicator lights up when[...]

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    Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR 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. Disc[...]

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    Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR 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. The SCN indicator lights up and the first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order they are loaded on the changer. The d[...]

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    This function is not available with the following models: KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track will be selected and played. • 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[...]

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    The supplied remote control unit is in its storage case. Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two “ AAA ” -size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illust[...]

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    • 4 / ¢ buttons Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward. Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward. • DISC buttons (for disc changers) Press the DISC – button to search through the discs backward. Press the DISC + button to search through the discs forward. • 38 button When a disc is playing, this button pau[...]

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    — 19 — 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. 2 CAUTION Accessories ..........................................1 ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ...................[...]

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    English — 20 — Connecting Wires to Terminals – + – + – + – + – + FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R P.CONT.OUT ANT. CONT. When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, i[...]

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    — 21 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). NOTE Accessory 2 Metal mounting strap Self-tapping screw (commerciall y available) Firewall or metal support Accessory 4 Installation ■ Installation 8 mm MAX. ø 5mm ø 5mm 8mm MAX. Installing in Japane[...]

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    English — 22 — Installation Removing the hard rubber frame ■ When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. 2 The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner. NOTE Catch Lock 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 th[...]

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    — 23 — Accessory 7 Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit ■ Never insert the taptite screw ( ø 4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. 2 CAUTION If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does no[...]

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    English — 24 — 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. Troubleshooting Guide SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring[...]

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    — 25 — External disc control mode (KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR only) The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5). The disc control mode cannot be selected. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input ter[...]

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    English — 26 — Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. ] The next MD will automatically be played. E-10 No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the [...]

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    — 27 — FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) .....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ................ 15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio [...]

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