Kenwood KMD-D400 Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. Do not MD that has a peeling label Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling abel may cause problems such as the label coming off inside the player and the resultant inability to eject the MD 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 he disc not loading or being unable to eject it At time of cleaning be careful not to open he shutter 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 to direct sunlight such as on a instrument panel or in other places that reach high emperatures The MD cartridge will become misshapen and will no longer be usable Ds designed for use with data cannot be used Please use MDs designed for music Do not use lens cleaners Doing so will lead 0 breakdown Operations Buttons and Display Release button MD CHANGER 1 PLAYER KMD D400 KENWOQD DISP button MENU indicator DEMO indicator Title display Disc No indicator DISC indicator Spectrum analyzer display Operations MD Changer Play To set MDs in the main unit 1 Insert the first MD in the MD slot The first MD is set in the play position 2 Insert the second MD in the MD slot The second MD is held in the disc No 2 stack position 3 Insert2. level to a higher level Press the reset button on the centre unit The MD cannot be inserted he MD does not load The MD loads but soon comes out again gt track will not play The system will not enter the Menu mode 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 me ic Ee 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 NO PANEL E 30 BLANK NO TRACK E 99 E Od HOLD The faceplate of this unit has been removed gt 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 Press the reset button on the centre unit If the E 99 code does not disappear consult your nearest service centre The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the MD player excee
3. indicator is red Wait until it goes green and then insert the MD e When a plus one MD has been set 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 43 buttons NOTE While the plus one MD is 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 areautomatically shown in succession tor about five seconds each PEAK HOLD 3 TASER 411 5 5 FIREWORKS 6 SQUASH 7 V SCOPE 8 BLIZZERD 9 KISS 40 SIDE WAVE 11 SPEANA OFF Spectrum analyer off N NOTE spectrum analyser is not shown while the disc title or track title is being displayed During operati
4. KENWOOD 3 DISC AND 1 DISC MD AUTO CHANGER KMD D400 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Dist B64 1426 00 E MC 00 3 2 1 99 12 11 1098765432 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 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 To prevent a short circuit never put or leave any metallic objects such as coins or metal tools inside the unit e If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer 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 Licensing Corporation ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine take the following precautions Make 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
5. ces with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Reattaching Faceplate Hold the faceplate so that the operation face faces the front toward you and press until it locks The faceplate will be set and the unit will be operational NOTE 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 a lock Shaft Depression Installation Procedure External view External view The O N switch should be set according to the control unit in Number of it Number of it use as well as to the connected models When the centre unit is compatible with the N operation set the O N switch to When it is not compatible with the N operation set the O N switch to O because the operation is 1 not available The initial setting of the switch is page 3 1 To prevent a short circuit remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the battery 2 Set the O N switch of this unit to suit the centre unit 1 5 3 Connect the speaker input wires to the front speaker wires of the wiring hernees of the centre unit 3 4 Connect the control cable to the control connector 2 5 Install the unit in your car 6 Reconnect the battery 460400101 7 Press the reset button on the centre unit The use of any accessories exce
6. direct sunlight or 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 aceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing e To prevent deterioration do not touch the erminals of the unit or faceplate with your ingers Do not subject the faceplate to excessive Do not place any object between the aceplate and the unit During installation do not use any screws except for the ones provided The use of improper screws might result in damage to he main unit shock as it is a piece of precision equipment 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 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 O or switch setting Cleaning the Unit If the front panel gets dirty turn
7. ds 60 C 140 F stopping all operation 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 14 Specifications subject to change without notice MD player section 510 orate team et cecal GaAlAs A 760 nm Digital filter 8 Times Over Sampling D A i Frequency response 1 dB Total harmonic distortion 1 KHZ 0 005 Signal to Noise Dynamic range Channel separation ceca scarce an A 400 900 rpm Wow amp Below Measurable Limit General Operating 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Current CONSUMPTION wis 0 8A Installation size W x H x D 182 x 50 x 154 mm 7 3 16 x 1 15 16 x 6 1 16 in Weight 1 4 kg 3 0 Lbs
8. e function set mode NOTE 1 The spectrum analyser name is not shown while the disc title or track title are being displayed 2 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 The analyser 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 analyser display is not adjustable Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you helping to deter theft Removing Faceplate Press the release button and drop open the faceplate In its dropped condition whilst drawing the faceplate to one side pull it to the front and remove it Release button NOTE e f the controls remain untouched for a period of 5 minutes 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 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 whilst detached e Do not expose the faceplate its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid pla
9. ewdriver or similar utensil and Self tapping Metal mounting strap attach it in place screw commercially available commercially available On cars where there is no compartment in the centre for installing a car audio unit Use the spacer 3 to affix the centre unit sleeve and the sleeve attached to the main unit in such a way that they are correctly aligned both depthwise and horizontally On cars lacking a centre compartment Installation 8 Removing the hard rubber frame 8 Removing the Unit 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two 1 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and locks on the lower level then remove the hard rubber frame Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure 2 Remove the Hex head screw with integral washer M4x8 on the back panel 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Accessory lt a Accessory Removal tool 2 When the lower level is removed remove the upper two locations 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom and pull out the unit halfway whilst lt gt pressing towards the inside Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful not to drop it Troubleshooting Guide What
10. 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 PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot be selected POSSIBLE CAUSE No cable has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit SOLUTION Connect the control cable to the disc changer input terminal on the centre unit The disc cannot be changed No sound can be heard or the volume is low The spectrum analyser is not displayed othing happens when the buttons are pressed Four MDs have been set in the main unit Attenuator is turned on Remove the MD currently playing Turn off Attenuator The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side Reset the fader or balance settings 5 minutes have elapsed since the panel dropped open The speaker input cable is not connected 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 The fader setting has been adjusted to the rear side Adjust the fader control on the centre unit to the centre position The analyser display level has been set too low Adjust it to a higher level The volume is too low The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally Raise the volume or alternatively adjust the analyser display
11. off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth ACAUTION Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol They can scratch the surface of the panel and or cause the indicator letters to peel off 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 to some cause be careful not to touch the recording portion with a finger Doing so will cause the sound to skip 4
12. on 1 the DEMO indicator will light Operations Table of Adjustment 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 play source mode Analyzer title gt Disc title DISC lt 4 es IC TEV Track titie TRACK lt 2 Press the DISP button for at least one second enter the TITLE function set mode 3 Press either the lt 4 or BPI button on the centre unit Title scroll Automatic scrolling AUTO lt gt Off OFF Each time the button is pressed the adjustment mode will SCROLL change as follows z pectrum The spectrum TITLE Selectable title Analyzer analizer level el MENU SCROLL Title scroll 2 vA MENU ANA LV Spectrum analyzer level MENU LCD CNT LCD asti gt setting values The setting values Contras ent higher lower MENU COLOR Selectable Illumination 1 Selectable 4 Press the DISC or DISC button on the centre unit Illumination Green GREEN lt gt Amber AMBER Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed COLOR 5 Press the DISP button to end th
13. osition will be stored in the stacker position NOTE When an MD has been stored in the stacker the unit will enter one of the states listed below depending on the type of centre unit connected Centre units brought on to the market in 1998 or earlier The system will remain in the disc play STOP state Centre units brought on sale in 1999 or later certain models excluded The system will switch to the tuner mode To eject an MD Press one of the 41 43 buttons depending on the disc you want to remove NOTE The amp button with the disc number corresponding to the MD currently being ejected will blink green NOTE When the O N switch is set the phrase NO will be 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 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 41 43 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 lt indicator blinks and the disc begins to play e While the plus one MD is being played the buttons 41 to 43 will blink red MD cannot be inserted when the operation
14. pt for those provided might result ACAUTION in damage to the unit Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit as shown above Do not connect the changer control cable while the centre unit is turned on sure to press the reset button after installation e Whether the centre unit in use is compatible with the N operation or not can be identified by referring to its instruction manual description of the disc control mode etc e When this unit is connected with the KCA S200 changer switching unit set the O N switch to O Do not 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 Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less 40 gt Centre unit gt Control input White Black White Black White Gray Black lt KMD D400 Gray Black Speaker input cable Accessory ACAUTION If the speaker input cable is not connected or connected wrongly the spectrum analyser will not be displayed Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Accessory Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a scr
15. the third MD in the MD slot The third MD is held in the disc No 3 stack position NOTE buttons change colour according to the operation state as follows If a disc is present in the stack position The amp button corresponding to the disc number glows red If no disc is present in the stack position The amp bu MD cannot be inserted while the operation indicator is red Wait until it changes to green then insert the MD e When an MD is inserted it will be stored as the smallest available disc number For example if disc No 1 and disc No 2 are both empty the inserted disc will be denoted as disc No 1 To play an MD Select the disc changer mode on the centre unit f your system is connected to 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 is inserted even if there are other sources 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 indicator blinks Disc No 2 being played the indicator blinks ton corresponding to the disc number glows green Disc No 3 being played the indicator blinks To store an MD Press one of the 41 43 buttons for at least one second The MD currently set in the play p
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