Kenwood KDC-MP8017 manual

KDC-MP8017 © B64-1879-00 (KW) COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation pro- cedures will help you obtain the best perfor- mance 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[...]

— 2 — English Contents Safety precautions Warning .........................................................................................3 Safety precautions ........................................................................4 Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6 Notes on playing MP3 fil[...]

— 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 W ARNING This equipment m[...]

— 4 — English Safety precautions T o 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 (AWG[...]

— 5 — • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly . The original operating condition will return. • We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 28) to prevent theft. • Characters in the LCD ma[...]

— 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 . T ake 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 o[...]

— 7 — Do Not Load CD Accessories Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction, holding it flat. Y ou may damage the sur[...]

English Notes on playing MP3 files This unit can play MP3 files. Note, however , that the MP3 file recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 file recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW . Acceptable medium formats The [...]

— 9 — For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to folder search, file search, or folder select as shown below . When a file search is executed with file being played ... When a folder search is executed with file being played ... When a folder search is executed with file currently being played, the unit selects[...]

Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: Selecting standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode w[...]

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on. T urning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off. Loudness This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. T urning Attenuator On/Off: Press the [...]

Source tone memory Each source (CD, FM, AM and disc changer) has its own memory in which to store the bass, middle, and treble tone settings. The settings made for a particular source are recalled automatically whenever you use that source (for example, FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.). Adjust each mode Press the 4 / ¢ [...]

Changing the Clock Display: Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches between the clock and each mode display . The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed. NOTE Clock display This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the System Q, according to types of speakers. Press the SRC button repeatedly [...]

Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction. Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks. Hiding the control panel: Press the release button and slide open the faceplate. Push upward the back of the contro[...]

T uner features While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0 , AT T, ▲ , ▼ and SRC. NOTE — 15 — AM AUTO/ AME FM 4¢ DISP/NAME.S SRC #1-6 38 AUTO indicator ST indicator Preset station number Frequency Band display KDC-MP8017_U.S 00.12.26 0:59 PM Page 15[...]

Y ou can automatically stor e all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later . This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way. Select the band for auto memory entry . Pr[...]

Y ou can change the display used when listening to the radio. Changing the Display: Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as follows: Station frequency SNPS name (only when being preset) Switching Display for T uner Y ou can enter up to eight characters for each name. Assigning Names Press the NAME.S button. The name of the stati[...]

Playing CDs: Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD insertion slot. Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The CD will start playing. Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks. The IN indicator will light when a CD has been inserted. When inserting a CD, make su[...]

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows: • Y ou can give names to discs through the pr esetting disc name function (page 22). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. • If you try to display th[...]

Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to. T urning Repeat Play On/Off: Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and off as follows: "Repeat ON"/"T -Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on. "D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc [...]

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order . Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on and off. "M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on. The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. When the disc/track has been se[...]

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position. The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right. Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be entered change as listed below . Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character . Characters that can be displayed are as follows.[...]

MP3 player features • Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer . • MP3 recorded media allows you to register a single media name only . Registration for each CD as it is available with the CD cannot be achieved. — 23 — #2 #3/RDM REP DISP AM 0 FM 4¢ 38 SRC IN [...]

Search forward or backward through the files on the media until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Backward File Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired file number . Press once to search back to the beginning of the current file, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous file, and so forth. Play starts at [...]

• T ime code may be different between the states befor e and after the fast forwarding and reversing operations. • The time code for the first few seconds on pressing the button may be unchaged. • The time code variation may be large if a file is encoded in variable bit rate (VBR). Fast Forwarding MP3 Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release[...]

Repeat playing the file or the folder currently being listened to. T urning Repeat Play On/Off: Press the REP button to switch repeat file/folder play on and off as follows: "F REP ON" is displayed when file repeat is on. "FOL REP ON" is displayed when folder repeat is on. Repeat play is canceled when you eject the media. NOTE ?[...]

This function permits the folder/file name and ID3 tag(Song title, Artist, Album) to be scrolled and the entire name to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. T o scroll automatically: Press the DISP button to display the folder name or the file name. The display of the name will be scrolled re[...]

When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input. This function helps prevent theft. NOTE Security Code Y ou can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. Enter the menu [...]

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting) "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. NOTE T ouch Sensor T one Press the Preset button and input the security [...]

Y ou can dim the display. The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire is not connected. Display and setting: "Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting) "Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off. NOTE Dimmer This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display. Display and setting: "Contras[...]

This function permits the CD text, MD title and ID3 tag(Song title, Artist, Album) to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. Display and setting: "Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling (Default setting) "Scroll MANU" : Manual scrolling T ext Scroll I[...]

English — 32 — 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 ..........................................1 ..........................................1 ..........................................2 1 2 3 4 External view N[...]

— 33 — Connecting Wires to T erminals ANT. CONT. ILLUMI P.CONT. + + + + FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT REAR 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, if you co[...]

English — 34 — 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 (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Accessory 6 Installation ■ Installation 6 mm MAX. M5mm M5mm 6 mm MAX. Installing in Ja[...]

— 35 — Installation Removing the hard rubber frame ■ When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. 3 The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner . NOTE Catch Lock Refer to the section “ Theft deterrent faceplate (P . 14) ” and then remove the faceplate. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and [...]

English — 36 — Installation Accessory 7 If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below . Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 14) and remove the faceplate. Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have[...]

— 37 — 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. T roubleshooting Guide SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car . Check the speaker wiring. No s[...]

English — 38 — T roubleshooting Guide SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Free switching of the sound quality . The system Q function is set on Scan mode. Refer to the “ System Q ” page and switch it to a function other than Scan mode. (see p. 12). Can ’ t remove disc. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC s[...]

— 39 — If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. • Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected[...]

English — 40 — T roubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. T ake the recommended actions. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. Blank DISC No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer . The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the disc magazine properly . No CD in t[...]

— 41 — 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 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio[...]

) NOTE 1 You cannot presetrng disc names on a CD where CD text IS contained while this unrt IS controlling a CD changer “KDC-C665”, “KDCC465”. “KDC-C662”, or “KDCX462” 1 REMARQUE 1 II n’est pas possible d’attribuer une etrquette a un CD ou un texte de CD est present lorsque cette unite sert a dinger un changeur de CDs “KDC-C66[...]

1 CAUTION 1 In case where “DISC” can not be selected with the source mode switch when the Disc changer IS connected, please turn the power off/on once. 1 AlTENTlON 1 Si “DISC” ne oeut etre chorsr a I’arde de la commutatron de mode de source lorsque le changeur de diques est connecte, mettre une fors I’ap- pareil hors puns sous tension. [...]

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t, i 8; I Thw warranty will be honored only an the U.S.A. KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation (“Kenwood”) warrants this product for a perlod of one (1) year from the date of ongmal purchase. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as specified below, thas warranty covers [...]

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