Kenwood KDC-V6017 manual

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    KDC-X617 KDC-V6017 KDC-516S KDC-57MR © B64-1876-00 (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 [...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions Warning ........................................................................................................3 Safety precautions .......................................................................................4 Handling Compact discs ...........................................................[...]

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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 (AWG18[...]

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    — 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 may [...]

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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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    — 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. You may damage the surf[...]

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    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[...]

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    Function of the KDC-X617 You can turn the non-fading output on and off. Turning non-fading output On/Off : Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function ON or OFF. "NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON. Non-Fading Output This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LO[...]

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    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[...]

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    Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned according to the type of speakers. Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers. Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected. Press the Q button to enter the speaker [...]

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    Audio control features 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 General features — 12 — English AM FM 4¢ AUD KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR KDC-V6017 Selecting mode Setting value Selecting[...]

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    Function of the KDC-X617 Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off. Display and setting: "Bass EXT" : ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.) Bass Extend Function of the KDC-X617 Adjust the Bass quality factor. Display and setting: "Bass Q" : 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00 Bass Quality F[...]

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    Function of the KDC-X617 Adjust the Non-fading output level. Display and setting: "NF Level" : - 15 – + 15 Non-Fading Level Adjust the fader level. Display and setting: "Fader" : Rear 15 – Front 15 Fader Level Adjust the balance level. Display and setting: "Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15 Balance Level Adjust the t[...]

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    Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting the level difference between the basic sound level and the required level. Display and setting: "V Offset"/"VOL Offset" : - 8 – ±0 Volume Offset Function of the KDC-X617 Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output. Display and setting: "NF Phase" : Normal (0 °[...]

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    You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button. Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as follows. Tuning: Pr[...]

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    You can automatically store 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. Press [...]

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    You can change the display used when listening to the radio. Changing the Display: Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as Switching Display for Tuner Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name. You can enter up to eight characters for each name. Assigning Names Press the NAME.S button on the unit or[...]

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    CD/External disc control features follows: Station frequency SNPS name (only when being preset) — 19 — SCAN RDM REP DISP/ NAME.S M.RDM AM 0 FM 4¢ 38 SRC KDC-X617/KDC-516S/KDC-57MR KDC-V6017 IN indicator IN indicator Disc number Track time Track number Disc number Track time Track number Release button KDC-X617_U.S 00.12.26 1:07 PM Page 19[...]

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    This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit). Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing. The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. Mode Display Exam[...]

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    Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. Play starts a[...]

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    Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off. "Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. The track number will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. When the track has been selected, play will begin. The selected track number [...]

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    Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the titles. • Please see the menu settings (page 31) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. • Only units with a CD text feature permit title display. • You cannot be the text scroll function while magazine random play. NOTE 2 This f[...]

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    (except for KDC-C560) are connected, you can directly input letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote. Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE". Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name. You can enter up to 12 characters for each name. Press either the NAME.S button on the[...]

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    Using the remote, directly input the track number that you want to listen to. Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of the track that you want to listen to. The selected track number will blink in the display for 10 seconds. If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the number entry mode will automatically be canceled[...]

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    Menu settings Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want to listen to. Using the number buttons on the remote, input the number of the disc that you want to listen to. The selected disc number will blink in the display for 10 seconds. If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the number entry mode will automatically [...]

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    You 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 mode Press the MENU button for at least one second. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed[...]

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    Press the DISP button for at least three seconds. The security code will be set. "RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When "CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code. Press the Preset button and input the security code again. Press th[...]

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    This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the display if there is too much information in the display. Display and setting: "Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part of the display. (Default setting) "Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper part of the display and the IN[...]

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    You 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: "Contrast[...]

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    This function permits the CD text and MD title 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"/"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling Text Scroll <In Exter[...]

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    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 illustration inside the case. Store unused batteries out of [...]

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    • 4 / ¢ (TUNE) buttons Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode). Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode). Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input. • AM/FM buttons Press the AM button to select the AM band. Press the FM button to select and switch betwe[...]

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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. Use to move the cursor while entering disc name. • 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. Sele[...]

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    — 35 — 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 Number of[...]

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    English — 36 — Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT. ILLUMI EXT.CONT. P.CONT. + + + + FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT NON FADING 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 r[...]

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    — 37 — 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 Japanese-M[...]

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    English — 38 — 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. 10) ” and then remove the faceplate. Engage the catch pins on the removal too[...]

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    — 39 — 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 10) and remove the faceplate. Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit[...]

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    English — 40 — 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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    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. 11). Can ’ t remove disc. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. The disc can only be [...]

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    English — 42 — 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 c[...]

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    — 43 — If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning. ] Eject the CD and try inseting it again. If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected. IN The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. Nothing has been recorde[...]

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    English — 44 — 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 Noi[...]

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    KDC-X617_U.S 00.12.26 1:07 PM Page 45[...]

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    You cannot presetrng disc names on a CD where CD text IS contarned while thus unrt IS controlling a CD changer “KDCC665”. “KDC-C465”. “KDC-C662”, or “KDC-C462” 1 UWAGA ) Nie mozesz zaprogramowac nazw plyt kompaktowych zawrerajacych tekst CD podczas, gdy to urzadzenre steruje zmrenraczem ptyt “KDC-C665”, “KDC-C465”, “KDC-C6[...]

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    Table of Contents U.S.A. _ Australia Canada Military Belgtque et Grand-duche de Luxembourg Danmark Deutschland Nederland Portugal U.K. & Ireland dsterrerch Ellis Espafia France ltalia Suomr Andorra Iceland Malta Norge Schwelz Svrzzera Sursse Sverrge Page 2 3 495 6,7 6 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 Dear Customer, Thank y[...]

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    This warranty will be honored only in 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 period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defect[...]

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    W KDC-X617 II 1111 II Ill lllllllllll 019048 12 d‘ acquieto r &me of set / Nom de I’appareil I Modello deli’apparecchio i Modelo Sales dete I Date d’ schat / Data I Fecha de venta ,. Dealer stamp / Cachet du vendeur / Sello del vendedor I1111111 6740 Signature of Dealer/ Signature du veodeuri Firma del vendedor ..-.- __..... This equipm[...]

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    Please send otlier correspondence to: Kenwood USA Customer Service P.O. Box 22745 Long Beach, CA 90801-5745 NECESSARY Register your on the web or by mail excelon[...]

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    KENWOOD 2 110Mr 2 0 Mm 3 0 MS 4 0 Miss 87SOl-01 First Name Initial Last Name Street AM. No. City Stale ZIP Code E-mail Address: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Model number: Serial number: Date 01 purchase: / / Name of store where purchased: Do you own Kenwood home audio products? 1 0 Yes 2 0 No What factors most influenced this purchase? (check all that apply) 0[...]