Kenwood KMD-D401 User's Manual
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1. When 5 minutes have elapsed since the panel dropped open the disc will automatically stop playing Refer to the Connections section and connect the cable Adjust the fader control on the centre unit to the centre position Adjust it to a higher level Raise the volume or alternatively adjust the analyzer display level to a higher level Press the reset button on the centre unit Eject the currently loaded MD and then load the new one Insert the MD in the proper orientation Switch the MD for one that is recorded Turn off random play If the main unit is not in MD play mode it will not go into the Menu mode Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed on the centre unit when certain problems are occurring in your system Take the recommended actions 01 EJECT No MD is loaded E 04 NO PANEL E 30 BLANK NO TRACK E 99 Mecha Error E Od HOLD The MD is extremely soiled e The MD has so many scratches The faceplate of this unit has been removed Replace it Nothing has been recorded on the MD The next MD will automatically be played No tracks are recorded on the MD although it has a title The next MD will automatically be played The unit is malfunctioning for some reason gt Press the reset button on the centre unit If the E 99 Mecha Error code does not disappear consult your nearest service centre The protective circuit in2. KMD D401 KENWOOD 3 DISC AND 1 DISC MD AUTO CHANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION o0000 B64 1955 00 EN DISC Wow Contents Before use Safety Precautions Operations Buttons and Display MD Changer Play Plus one MD play Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display Menu Systems Theft Deterrent Faceplate Installation Accessories Installation Procedure Connections Installation Troubleshooting guide Specifications Safety precautions AWARNING To prevent injury or fire take the following precautions e Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked place Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted To prevent a short circuit never put or leave any metallic objects Such as coins or metal tools inside the unit e f the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer e Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine take the following precautions e sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight o
3. Even when the system is set to OFF the title will appear once on the scroll display if the track or the disc is switched e The analyzer name is shown at all times on the scroll display 3 The volume changes according to the volume setting on the centre unit So set the centre unit to a normal volume level before adjusting It 4 The contrast on the spectrum analyzer display is not adjustable Theft Deterrent Faceplate Reattaching Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you 2 helping to deter theft toward you and press until it Removing Faceplate locks The faceplate will be set Press the release button and drop open the faceplate and the unit will be operational In its dropped condition whilst drawing the faceplate to one side pull it to the front and remove it When there is difficulty in setting the faceplate align the depression on the left side of the faceplate with the shaft of the unit then T lock Shaft Depression Release button CHANGER 1 PLAYER_KMD D401 zaair Spenarion m Mini Dist ASC DIGITAL AUDIO eano mint Se eo 45 aso 56 760 80 10 SPECTRUM ANALYZER f the controls remain untouched for period of 5 minutes or more after the panel has dropped open or been removed the disc will automatically stop playing A warning beep starts sounding 30 seconds before play stops automatically
4. e The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or 015 For that reason keep the faceplate in its special storage case whilst detached e Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Accessories installation Procedure External view The O N switch should be set according to the control unit in Number of items use as well as to the connected models When the centre unit is compatible with the N operation set the O N switch to N When it is not compatible with the N 1 operation set the O N switch to O because the operation is 2 not available The initial setting of the switch 15 N see page 3 1 To prevent a short circuit remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the battery 2 2 Set the O N switch of this unit to suit the centre unit 3 Connect the speaker input wires to the front speaker wires of the wiring hernees of the centre unit NO 4 Connect the control cable to the control connector 1 5 Install the unit in your 6 Reconnect the battery 7 Press the reset button on the centre unit 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 e Do not connect th
5. will blink red e An MD cannot be inserted when the operation indicator is red Wait until it goes green and then insert the MD e When plus one MD has been set in the main unit the disc cannot be changed or the disc scan switched ON OFF from the centre unit nor can random magazine playback be switched ON OFF from the centre unit e While the plus one MD is playing the disc repeat function will operate but it cannot be cancelled from the centre unit To remove the plus one MD Press one of the 41 buttons While the plus one MD 15 being ejected the buttons 41 to will blink green Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display You can select the display to enjoy sounds with eyes Operation for N Setting Each time you press the DISP button the spectrum analyzer display switches as follows Operation for O Setting 1 Selecting MD play source mode 2 Each time you press the DISP button the spectrum analyzer display switches as follows SCAN MODE ON Displays 2 to 10 are automatically shown in succession tor about five seconds each HOLD TASER H SCOPE FIREWORKS SQUASH V SCOPE BLIZZERD KISS SIDE WAVE SPEANA OFF Spectrum analyzer off e The spectrum analyzer name is not shown while the disc title or track title is being displayed e During operation 1 the DEMO indicator will light amp N Operations Table of A
6. sleeve attached to the main unit in such a way that they are correctly aligned both depthwise and horizontally KMD D401 Gray Black On cars lacking a centre compartment Speaker input cable Accessory ACAUTION If the speaker input cable is not connected or connected wrongly the spectrum analyzer will not be displayed installation Removing the hard rubber frame 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 figure lt a Accessory Removal tool 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 Removing the Unit 1 2 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and then remove the hard rubber frame Remove the Hex head screw with integral washer 4 8 on the back panel Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Screw commercially available Lower the removal tool toward the bottom and pull out the unit halfway whilst pressing towards the inside ACAUTION Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool 5 Pull the unit all the way out 12 with your hands being careful not to drop it Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit
7. to the MD available disc number For example if disc No 1 and disc anil 5224 No 2 are both empty the inserted disc will be denoted as 9 6 disc No 1 To play an MD When the O N switch is set to O the phrase NO will be Select the disc changer mode on the centre unit displayed if the centre unit display is switched accordingly but the DNPS Disc Name Pre Set function cannot be used on the MD in the main unit f your system is connected a centre unit brought on to the market in 1999 or later excluding certain models it will automatically switch to MD play mode when the first MD 15 inserted even if there are other sources The button with the disc number corresponding to the MD currently playing will blink red To switch the MD Select the disc number using the DISC or DISC button on the centre unit Disc No 1 being played the S indicator blinks Disc No 2 being played the indicator blinks Plus one MD play Even when three MDs have been set in the main unit a further MD can be played as the plus one MD To play a plus one MD a fourth MD 1 Press one of the 1 3 buttons for at least one second The MD currently set in the play position will now be stored in the stack position 2 Insert the MD in the MD slot The disc is then set in the play position The indicator blinks and the disc begins to play e While the plus one MD is being played the buttons 41 to
8. unit is stained wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth If the faceplate is stained badly wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner then wipe neutral detergent off ACAUTION Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a dry soft cloth Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather dew or condensation may form on the lens in the MD player of the unit Called lens fogging MDs may be impossible to play In such a situation remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate If the unit still does not operate normally after a while consult your Kenwood dealer Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION This unit is NOT designed to be connected directly to control units that are manufactured and sold before 1994 If used with such units an optional CA SD200 sold separately must be used FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT AND CONTROL UNIT Handling Mini discs e The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot be opened If forced open the cartridge will be damaged and use of the MD will no longer be possible If the shutter has been opened due
9. djustment Mode To accommodate a greater number of functions a function set Adjustment Operation of Control button system has been employed for making settings Press the mode DISP button to enter the function set mode and then display Display DISC button DISC button the function to make the setting Selectable 1 Selecting MD plav source mode gt Analyzer title lt gt Disc title DISC 2 2 Press the DISP button for at least one second enter the TITLE function set mode 3 Press either the or gt gt I button on the centre unit Title scroll Automatic scrolling AUTO gt Off OFF Each time the button is pressed the adjustment mode will SCROLL change as follows z pectrum The spectrum MENU TITLE Selectable title ee analyzer level ee VA H MENU SCROLL Title scroll ANALY Increased VA ANA LV Spectrum analyzer level MENU LCD CNT LCD The setting values The setting values contrast leve 2 LCD CNT higher lower MENU COLOR Selectable Illumination 1 Selectable 4 Press the DISC or DISC button on the centre unit Illumination Green GREEN lt Red RED Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed COLOR 5 Press the DISP button to end the function set mode 1 The spectrum analyzer name 15 not shown while the disc title or track title are being displayed 2
10. e changer control cable while the centre unit is turned on e Be sure to press the reset button after installation Whether the centre unit in use is compatible with the operation or not can be identified by referring to its instruction manual description of the disc control mode f you use the changer switching unit see the instruction manual for the KCA S210A included in the unit Set the O N switch on the KCA S200 to O Do let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the car or anything else conducting electricity To prevent a short circuit do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals e After the unit is installed check whether the brake lamps blinkers wipers etc on the car are working properly e Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less 10 Connections installation Centre unit nstallation Firewall or metal support Screw 4 8 commercially available Control input White Black White Black Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and White Gray Black Self tapping Metal mounting strap attach it in place Gray screw commercially available commercially available On cars where there is no compartment in the centre for installing a car audio unit Use the spacer 2 to affix the centre unit sleeve and the
11. may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring Before calling service first check the following table for possible problems PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot be selected The disc cannot be changed No sound can be heard or the volume 15 low The spectrum analyzer is not displayed Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed The MD cannot be inserted The MD does not load The MD loads but soon comes out again A track will not play The system will not enter the Menu mode POSSIBLE CAUSE No cable has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit Four MDs have been set in the main unit Attenuator is turned on The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side SOLUTION Connect the control cable to the disc changer input terminal on the centre unit Remove the MD currently playing Turn off Attenuator Reset the fader or balance settings 5 minutes have elapsed since the panel dropped open The speaker input cable is not connected The fader setting has been adjusted to the rear side The analyzer display level has been set too low The volume is too low The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally There is already an MD loaded The insertion orientation of the MD is incorrect or the MD is upside down Nothing is recorded on the MD Random play has been selected The system is not in MD play mode 13
12. r Play Disc No 3 being played the indicator blinks To set MDs in the main unit To store an MD Siok Press one of the 41 buttons for at least one second The first MD is set in the play position set in the play position will be stored in the 2 insert the second MD in the MD slot i NOTE Thes d MD is held in the disc No 2 stack ition __ When MD has been stored the stack position the unit will 3 Insert the third MD in the MD slot 7 enter one of the states listed below depending on the type of The third MD is held in the disc No 3 stack position centre unit connected Centre units brought on to the market in 1998 or earlier The system will remain in the disc play STOP state A one Oban Centre units brought on sale 1999 or later certain models state as follows If a disc is present the stack position button corresponding to the disc number glows red me system VIU SMITEN TO We tuner Mode If no disc is present in the stack position To eject an MD button corresponding the disc number glows green Press one of the amp 1 buttons depending on the disc you An MD cannot be inserted while the operation indicator is want to remove red Wait until it changes to green then insert the MD amp button with the disc number corresponding
13. r excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing To prevent deterioration do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit e During installation do not use any screws except for the ones provided The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main unit The marking of products using lasers Except for some areas CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1 It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit Setting of the O N switch will be required depending on the centre unit that is to be connected See page 10 The operations you perform and the resultant operation of the unit will differ depending on the setting of the O N switch Please see the appropriate description of operations for the or switch setting Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this
14. the unit activates when the temperature inside the MD player exceeds 60 C 140 F stopping all operation gt Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner As the temperature falls below 60 C 140 F the disc will start playing again f Specifications subject to change without notice MD player section General Laser NO OGY AEE NaRa GaAlAs A 780 nm Operating 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Digital filter DA 8 Times Over Sampling Current CONSUIMMO MONT esni 0 8 A aE 20 Installation size W x H x 180 x 50 x 160 mm Frequency response 1 5 Hz 20 kHz 7 1 16 x 1 15 16 x 6 1 16 in Total harmonic distortion 1 KAZ 0 03 1 3 kg 2 9 Lbs Signal to NOISE 90 dB 1 kHz ATU AOS ix tint aden 87 dB Channel 2229 80 Spindle 400 900 rpm CLV WOW GE FUTE opia Below Measurable Limit 15 KENWOOD
15. to some cause be careful not to touch the recording portion with a finger Doing so will cause the sound to skip Do not use an MD that has a peeling label Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling label may cause problems such as the label coming off inside the player and the resultant inability to eject the MD e Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge surface with a dry cloth before use Using an oil soiled cartridge in particular may result in the disc not loading or being unable to eject it At time of cleaning be careful not to open the shutter e Do not leave the MD in the unit for a prolonged period The ejected MD should be placed in an MD case for storage Do not leave the MD in a place exposed direct sunlight Such as on a instrument panel or in other places that reach high temperatures The MD cartridge will become misshapen and will no longer be usable e MDs designed for use with data cannot be used Please use MDs designed for music Do not use lens cleaners Doing so will lead to breakdown e f the MD performance time exceeds 100 minutes the lower two digits are displayed for the performance time Operations Buttons and Display Release button MENU indicator DEMO indicator Title display CHANGER 1 PLAYER KMD D401 Disc No indicator DISC indicator E DISCI DISP button Spectrum analyzer display Operations MD Change
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