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Kenwood KDC-X815 CD Player User Manual

1. 44 KDC X815 9015 only Purple Installation non Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unit B Installation non Japanese cars B Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off follow the directions below 1 Refer to the function Removing the faceplate page 14 and remove the faceplate 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with Accessory Ss a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in Phillips truss 3 i a head sheet Accessory place Refer to the section Removing the faceplate page 14 and metal screw Metal mounting then reattaching the faceplate commercially strap ACAUTION available Never insert the taptite screws 92 x 6 mm in any other screw NOTE holes than the one specified If you insert it in another hole it Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place If the unit wil contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts is unstable it may malfunction for example the sound may inside the unit skip ACAUTION To attach this unit make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time Do not apply
2. o Radio Bracket Accessory 8 J Car Bracket follow indications for L R Accessory Factory installed Radio Bracket After aligning the J Car bracket with the factory installed radio bracket tighten the screws E 5 8mm 8mm 1 5mm 5mm Accessory s Accessory 6 for Nissan car for Toyota car ACAUTION Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than th ided V ose provide J Car Trim Plate f Once you have affixed the factory installed radio bracket place thick parton with the screws use a standard tipped screwdriver not bottom Philips or similar utensil to pry the tabs of the J Car bracket to make them fit into the holes in the factory installed radio bracket depending on the car make Tab 3 N Nissan car T Toyota car Troubleshooting Guide 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 PROBLEM The power does not turn on No sound can be heard or the volume is low POSSIBLE CAUSE The fuse has blown Attenuator is turned on SOLUTION After checking for short circuits in the wires replace the use with one with the same rating Turn off Attenuator The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side Reset the fader or bala
3. he section on Reattach the faceplate correctly See the section on Removing the Faceplate page 14 CD External disc control mode PROBLEM A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded The disc control mode cannot be selected The specified disc does not play but another one plays instead The sound skips The display shows that the changer is being played but no sound can be heard The specified track will not play Track repeat disc repeat track Scan disc scan random play and magazine random play start by themselves POSSIBLE CAUSE The CD is upside down SOLUTION Load the CD with the labeled side up The CD is quite dirty No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit The specified CD is quite dirty Clean the CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 6 Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit Clean the CD The CD is upside down Load the CD with the labeled side up The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc The disc is severely scratched Something is touching the disc changer Try another disc instead Remove whatever is touching it The CD is scratched or dirty Random play or magazine random play has been selected The setting is not cancelled If the following situations consult
4. 28 NOTE NOTE You can enter up to 10 characters for each name This function can only be used in disc changers that were manufactured or sold as of 1997 Also note that some units 6 ded A s button on the main unit or the OK cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been The Gigs nane s Soci and the disc name preset mode is made by the unit that is playing led Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before Mon e ae uus een re ill b will appear as NO ACCESS when the disc names are you ma no antiy in a 10 secon peno tne name will be displayed When you cannot identify a disc because of the NO stored with the characters input so far ACCESS display after inserting a disc magazine try playing it NOTE using the disc scan or a similar function to display the disc e The number of characters and discs whose names can be name Also note that NO DISC will be displayed when a disc stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is has not been loaded connected Please see your disc changer manual for details Rapid display forward reverse Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks If Press the DISC or DISC button another disc happens to have the same specifications as one Pressing the DISC button will rapidly display the preset that you have already stored a name for the name will be names disc titles in order displayed for it
5. 43 Connec g Wires to Terminals AWARNING f you connect the ignition wire red and the Rear right output Red DC DC converter box Wrap the cushion Accessory around this box CAUTION l i battery wire yellow to the car chassis Rear left output White ground you may cause a short circuit that in Non fading right output Red EZ urn may start a fire Always connect those KDC X915 X815 only u wires to the power source running through the Non fading left output White Jj X2 pu A X g ge bons KDC X915 X815 only zz Front right output Red I ACAUTION ji Front left output White 3 When only two speakers are being connected fontleft output Mn 3 o the system connect the connectors either E o both the front output terminals or to both he rear output terminals do not mix front and rear For example if you connect the connector of the left speaker to a front output Separate this box from the unit and antenna cords may cause the If they are too close it reception to get noise KENWOOD disc changer DAB control input Display Data Output Jack Outputs data rep resenting the unit s c
6. bass center frequency bass level bass quality factor bass extension treble center frequency and treble level Recalling your sound settings Press a preset button 1 6 except during the bass center frequency bass level bass quality factor bass extension treble center frequency and treble level adjust mode This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on page 38 Function of the KDC 9015 Mobile Preset This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the sound coordinate system according to types of speakers 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode ALL OFF is displayed when the standby mode is selected 2 Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode 3 Press either the lt 4 or gt gt button to select the type of speaker The setting switches as follows Off For the OEM speaker For 6 6x9 in speaker For 5 4 in speaker 4 Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate system is on page 38 When you change the setting of type of speaker the bass and treble tone settings are returned to original levels General features Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Non Fading Output 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
7. open The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might result in damage to the unit Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without Nore attaching the faceplate Doing so will cause the faceplate If the faceplate bracket s angle was not set to the vertical when bracket to be deformed the faceplate was mounted check that the faceplate is securely e Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and removing the faceplate Touching the connector may cause pulling it gently towards you damage to the unit Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate bracket Touching those parts may injure you NOTE Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the unit s power to turn off If you want to operate the unit again remove the faceplate from the faceplate bracket completely and then reattach it e 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 detached 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 15 General features Faceplate Angle Adjustment You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing Adjusting faceplate angle Press the I EJEC
8. the unit to malfunction Be sure to use CDs with disc mark GES only for this unit Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled Side Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on it Using such a CD may cause the CD to be deformed and the sticker to peel off resulting in malfunction of the unit General features SCAN ROM REP DSCN MRDM ATT 11 6 DISP AUD AM CLK LOUD NAME S NF D M Loup LOUD indicator You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen hiding the unit and shutting off the audio Power ON OFF When you turn your vehicle s ignition on the unit s power will also turn on with the faceplate reversing to show the control panel When you turn your vehicle s ignition off the faceplate will reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which you have set in the Time setting for removing the faceplate in the menu The unit s power will turn off Alternatively you can remove the faceplate during that period For details refer to the Removing the faceplate page 14 When the moving faceplate is hit by an object it will stop and return to its original state Remove the object and repeat the action e The status of the security code Function page 36 is display whenever the power is switched on CODE ON Security code has been registered CODE O
9. 1 THD KDC X815 9015 22W x4 Frequency response x3 0 dB Tone action Signal to Noise ratio MONO cccccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Bassi Sit e a PLU e oem teed 100 Hz 10 dB Selectivity 400 kHz Treblezz cde e t e t ege 10 kHz x10 dB Stereo separation 1 KHZ sssssssssssssssee 40 dB Preout level Load 4500 mV 10 KQ during disc play Preo t Impedance ss idet dede dens 800 AM tuner section Frequency range 10 kHz space 530 kHz 1700 kHz General Usable sensitivity S N 20dB ssssss 28 dBy 25 uV Operating voltage sssssssse 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Current consumption CD player section KDC X915 l aser diode cse cete tt eet GaAlAs 42780 nm KDC X815 90 Digital filter D A enmana 8 Times Over Sampling Installation size W x H x D D A Converters steterunt boc bod bt ebenso te 1 Bit KDC XOTE rnit ettet eres 182 x 53 x 160 mm Spindle speedi su iios Gans e prete 500 200 rpm CL V 7 3 16 x 2 1 16 x 6 5 16 in Wow amp Flutter Below Measurable Limi KDE X815 9015 iioii 182 x 53 x 162 mm Frequency response x1 dB 10 Hz 20 kHz 7 3 16 x 2 1 16 x 6 3 8 in Total harmonic distortion 1 KHZ sssssee 0 01 96 Weight Signal to Noise ratio KD C2X9 15 tiy dto roc coe teste end 4 0 Lbs 1 8 kg KDC X915 XB15 siete ees 105 dB 1 kHz KDC X815 9015 etit te
10. Disc Repeat k Scan Disc Scan Direct Track Search Direct Disc Search Presetting Disc Names DNPS Disc Name Preset Play DNPP Switching Display for Discs Random Play Magazine Random Play Text Scroll Menu settings enu System ouch Sensor Tone anual Time Adjustment Calendar Adjustment Calendar Mode Automatic Time Adjustment Security Code Selectable Illumination Brightness level adjustment Switching Graphic Display Black Mask Time setting for removing the faceplate Dual Zone System KEX ec4 Sound Coordinate system Attenuator Gain Selection External Amp Control Manual Open Button Setting Traffic Information Function Clean Reception System Circuit CRSC Text Scroll Basic Operations of remote Installation Accessories Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation non Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unit Removing the Unit Installation Japanese cars Troubleshooting Guide Specifications A Warning ACAUTION NOTE Use of controls or adjustments or This equipment has been tested and found performance of procedures other than those to comply with the limits for a Class B digital specified herein may result in hazardous device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules radiation exposure hese limits are designed to provide In compliance with Federal Regulations reasonable protection against harmful followi
11. SCN NAME S Track number Track time Disc title Track title DNPS eee CD IN indicator B When a unit equipped with an O N switch is to be connected please also see the instruction manual of this unit Set the O N switch to N N operation will be set HAT operation The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc Names function or when the playing unit contains a disc to which the disc title has been recorded O operation CD text cannot be displayed Regardless of the control unit the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are A Z 0 9 lt gt The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names function NOTE The CD text Presetting Disc Names and Disc Name Preset Play functions may not be operational depending on the unit Playing CDs Play Press the I EJECT 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 faceplate will close and the CD will start playing The eee CD IN indicator will light when a CD has been inserted Playing CDs Already Inserted Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode CD is dis
12. can start inputting the code 6 Press the preset button and enter the security code that you have selected in step 2 Example Use 3510 as the security code Times pressed Button to press Display 7 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 8 Press the Preset button and input the security code again 9 Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds APPROVED will appear in the display with the security code function turning on From this point on if the unit is disconnected from the battery the security code must be entered the first time that the unit s power is turned on ENTER and CODE will appear in the display asking you to input the code NOTE If you input an incorrect security code the code setting mode will be canceled automatically Follow the steps from 5 to 9 above again If you press the RESET button or remove the battery The first time you turn the unit on again CODE will appear in the display asking you to input the security code Repeat steps 8 and 9 above and input the security code You can start operating the unit again when APPROVED appears in the display If you enter the incorrect code the power will turn off Enter the correct cod
13. for front and rear output including preouts The high pass filter does not affect the Fader Adjust the fader level non fading preout The factory default settings for front output Setting values Front 15 Rear 15 and rear output are Throu Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 NFpre Level Adjust the Non fading output level LPF NFpre Adjust the frequency of the Low pass filter for Setting values 15 15 Non Fading output NOTE Setting values 50 Hz 80 Hz 120 Hz Through Not available during the Dual zone system is on Not available during the Dual zone system is on 10 Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 NFpre Phase Adjust the phase for Non Fading output Setting values Normal 0 Reverse 180 Not available during the Dual zone system is on VOL OFFSET Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting the level difference between the basic sound level and the required level Setting values 8 0 Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Storing your sound settings Press a preset button 1 6 for at least two seconds except during the bass center frequency bass level bass quality factor bass extension treble center frequency and treble level adjust mode This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate system is on page 38 The settings you can preset are
14. side of the faceplate for as If the faceplate s angle adjustment switch is not set to 0 when many times as you have preset in the Manual Open Button mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket it may be Setting OPEN SW in the menu The faceplate will open and difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be show the control panel securely attached and could fall off NOTE Set the angle adjustment switch to 0 before removing the When you set the Manual Open Button setting to 2 or 3 press faceplate the upper left part of the faceplate without pausing If you do not 3 Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period press that part without pausing the command cannot be verified which you have set in the Time setting for removing the correctly faceplate in the menu ey es Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket ACAUTION 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 2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks Faceplate lock switch 4 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out The faceplate bracket will automatically close ACAUTION When removing the faceplate pull it out only when it is fully
15. strong pressure to other sections than the corners otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result 45 Removing the Unit B Removing the hard rubber frame E Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber 1 frame and pull it gently until the lock is released Make the faceplate control panel appear 2 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and then remove the hard rubber frame 3 Remove the hex head machine screw with washer M4x8 on the back panel 4 Insert the removal tool deeply as illustrated with the L on the left and the R on the right E Accessory 4 l Accessory io Removal tool 24 bw S CN Accessory Removal tool NOTE If the unit is removed while the faceplate is closed use the removal tool with the left and right reversed as illustrated 5 Push upward the both tools as shown and pull the unit toward you until it is halfway out The unit may drop if you pull it out completely 6 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful not to drop it 46 Installation Japanese cars E Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese made Cars J Cars On the factory installed radio bracket flatten all the tabs or holes that are not flush except those used for screws using a hammer or similar utensil Ec 97 ad
16. text only during RDS station reception When receiving an RDS station to which a name has been preset with Station Name Preset switching to the program service name SNPS name display will result in the program service name being displayed with priority f the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on NO TEXT will appear in the display While awaiting reception WAITING will be displayed 20 AWARNING RDS features To prevent accidents drivers should not look at the display while on the road lt gt PTY FM AM Radio text Program Servics name SNPS M DHT auro E RDSSTTI mii miin auto E RDS ST TI win RDS indicator TI indicator RDS features RDS Radio Data System i ur RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data 6 Classic Rock Classic Rock outside normal radio broadcast signals di z 7 Adult Hits Adult Hits When an RDS station is received you can immediately find out 3 8 Soft Rock Soft Rock what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the 9 Top 40 Top 40 program service name which appears in the display after the 10 C C p tv frequency MA Deer Oldie ry The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS station is being 11 Oldies ies received 2 So
17. the AM button to select the AM band 3 Auto Seek Tuning Press the gt button to seek higher frequencies Press the kt button to seek lower frequencies Preset station seek tuning Press the gt gt button to move to the next preset station i e the one with the next highest number and the kaa button to move to the last preset station i e the one with the next lowest number Manual Tuning Press the gt button to increase the frequency by one step Press the I button to decrease the frequency by one step NOTE The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a station You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button 1 Select the band station that you want to have stored 2 Press the button 1 6 that you want to use for the station for at least two seconds The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored Recalling a Preset Station Press the preset station button 1 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled station is displayed You can store six stations in each of the FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM bands 17 Tuner features Auto Memory Entry 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 especiall
18. to the Removing the faceplate page 14 e When the closing faceplate is hit by an object the unit will turn off without the faceplate closing all the way Remove the object and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on then turn it off again to have it close properly Removing the faceplate While the control panel is moving pressing the buttons will not 1 have any effect Do not try to press the buttons on the control mu s way from among the following and open the a me pae is moving as excessive force may Turn the ignition off press the SRC button for at least one T f second or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate During the forced closing of the unit i e having the unit left las Aea on p 14 foras many pace as you have Steet in ee ee P the Manual Open Button Setting OFEN SW in the menu 9 9 when the control panel has been hidden Manual Open button at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit helping to deter theft order to open it You can prevent tampering of the unit when 2 Set the faceplate s angle adjustment switch to 0 to set the letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this faceplate angle to the vertical way For details refer to Faceplate Angle Adjustment page 16 To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel NOTE Press the left part at the upper
19. too Pressing the DISC button will rapidly display the preset e If you want to change the name of a disc repeat steps 1 and 2 names disc titles in reverse order to display the name and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the 2 changes When the name appears for the disc you want to play e Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored Press the OK button in a disc changer he disc whose name is displayed will be recalled and the disc name preset play DNPP mode will end To cancel DNPP mode Press the DNPP button The disc name preset play DNPP mode will be canceled Disc Name Preset Play DNPP Function of Remote If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer you can look for it by name and start playing it 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote DNPP will appear in the display and the disc name preset play mode is entered The preset names disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to which you are currently listening are successively displayed for five seconds each In any of the units that are connected discs that have not been disc name preset will display NO NAME 99 CD External disc control features Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears while discs are playing Switching Display for Discs Each time you press the DISP or CLK button the display during disc play switches as follows During vertic
20. 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 The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally If skipping happens at the same place when the car is stopped something with the CD is wrong Clean the CD Press the reset button on the unit see p 5 Turn off random play or magazine random play The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off or the disc ejected even if the power is turned off or the source changed Even though no device KCA S210A CA C1AX KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 is connected the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes 49 Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system Take the recommended actions EJECT No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer The disc magazine is not completely loaded Load the disc magazine properly No CD in the unit Insert the CD NO DISC No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine E 04 No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine The CD is quite dirty The CD is upside down The CD is scratched a lot Clean the CD and load it correctly BLANK Nothing has been recorded on the MD NO TRACK No tracks are recorded on the MD although it h
21. FF Security code has not been registered ACAUTION Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is reversed Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit including the faceplate as it can cause failure in the unit s mechanism General features Switching Modes Switching Modes Each time you press the SRC source button the mode switches as follows Tuner mode v CD mode v External disc control mode 1 v External disc control mode 2 AUX mode v Standby mode t 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 when you want to have the display illuminated but don t want to listen to anything The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected The AUX mode is available only when the changer AUX switching adapter KCA S210A or CA C1AX or CD changer KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 is connected to this unit During the AUX mode AUX AUX name will show in the display When the CA C1AX is being used the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode Presetting AUX name In the AUX mode
22. I button to select the date format you want to show in the display The sample of the date format for today is displayed 39 Menu settings Memo Mode You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when f 5 i 1 Alphabet upper case A Z that text will appear in the display with the calendar function P pP v B 2 Alphabet lower case a z Display and setting v 1 Select the display Memo Mode during the selecting function Numerals and symbols 0 9 Q 95 amp lt gt in the menu mode M Special characters amp amp 1 i amp 2 Press either the I t or PFI button for at least two seconds to e amp ir a n ncs enter the Memo mode The date display will blink Selecting the character 3 Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed Press the FM and AM button Ms the d and n panon eee bakis 8 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode you want to input a new text select the blank display The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set when the unit s power is first turned on Calendar function the DISP button for at least one second scrolls the display once regardless of the text scroll setting Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text 4 Entering the month or day setting mode Press the ka and gt gt button to enter the month or day setting mode The month display blinks when in month mode the day display blin
23. KENWOOD CD TUNER KDC X915 CD RECEIVER KDC X815 KDC 9015 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION 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 tuner CD receiver For your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for COMPACT information or service on the product Model KDC X915 KDC X815 KDC 9015 Serial number DIGITAL AUDIO B64 1601 00 KW Contents Before use Safety precautions Handling Compact discs General features Switching Modes Attenuator Loudness Audio Control Setting Mobile Preset Non Fading Output Switching Display Forced Closing Removing the Faceplate Faceplate Angle Adjustment Tuner features Stati on Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Stati Stati on Name Preset SNPS on Name Preset Play SNPP Switching Display for Tuner RDS features RDS Radio Data System Alarm Program Type PTY Function Radi Regi o Text Scroll stration of a station as a PTY CD External disc control features Playing CDs Playing Other Disc mode Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Trac Track Search Disc Search rack
24. M button Each time the button is pressed the adjustment mode will change Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes NOTE Source tone memory Each source CD FM AM and disc changer has its own memory in which to store the bass treble and N F level settings Bass Adjust the bass level The settings made for a particular source are recalled Setting values 8 8 automatically whenever you use that source for example FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM AM for AM etc 3 Adjust each mode Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Press the lt gt button Please refer to the following for the adjusting values Bass Q Adjust the Bass quality factor 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode Setting values 1 00 1 25 1 50 2 00 This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page 38 This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page 38 Kex ec4 Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons 141 6 Settings 1 Flat 2 Rock 3 Top40 4 Jazz 5 Easy Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 6 Scan of 1 5 NOTE Bass EXT Switch the Bass Extend mode on off Thi Setting values ON OFF is mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system When the bassiextend mode is sette dio low is on page 38 9 y You can call the foll
25. ON Switching Display You can change the display in each mode Selecting the Display Mode Each time you press the D M button for at least one second the display mode changes as follows Vertical division display mode v Horizontal division display mode v Full screen display mode _ Changing the Display During full screen display mode Each time you press the CLK button the display changes as follows V 4 Character ALL OFF v v Spectrum Analyzer1 Character v v Spectrum Analyzer2 Date Clock v S Spectrum Analyzer3 L Source mode Standby mode e This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask function is on e Character items are not displayed when the graphic display function is turned off e During horizontal division mode The left side display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed The right side display is switched each time the DISP button is pressed Example Tuner mode Left side display Right side display CLK button DISP button V Graphic Station frequency VR eee ete cai Vio grece Spectrum Analyzer Band display v Preset station number Spectrum Analyzer2 v v SNPS name Program Service name Band display Te Preset station number Digital clock Spectrum Analyzer3 v Analog clock NOTE e This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask function is on The right side display items vary depen
26. Play On Off Press the REP button to switch repeat track disc play on and off as follows a Track Repeat ON v Disc Repeat ON Function of disc changers v Track Disc Repeat OFF J Track Repeat T Repeat Repeat ON is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on Disc Repeat D Repeat ON is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to Starting the Track Scan Press the SCAN button Track Scan Scan ON is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played in order The track number currently being heard blinks in the display Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned 26 Press the gt I or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once Function of disc changers Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to Disc Scan Starting the disc scan Press the D SCN button Disc Scan ON is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each disc will be played in the order they are loaded on the changer The disc number currently being heard bli
27. T button to make the faceplate slide open and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment switch Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2 e Firmly slide the switch until it clicks Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1 or 2 Set the angle adjustment switch to 0 before removing the faceplate 16 Tuner features l Pll FM AM DSCN MRDM AUTO DISP CLK AME NAME S Preset station number Band display Frequency ST wunnunu DITE MN COL Sr ninm AUTO indicator ST indicator 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 S Auto 1 Auto Seek Tuning v Auto 2 Preset Station Seek Tuning v Manual Manual Tuning Tuning 1 Press the SRC source button repeatedly to select the tuner mode TUNER is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected 2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band Each time you press the FM button the band switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 which are used for groups of preset stations Press
28. Tuner You can change the display used Changing the Display when listening to the radio Each time you press the DISP or CLK button the display changes as follows During vertical division mode di splay Upper part display Lower part display DISP button CLK button 4 Station frequency Radio text v SNPS name Program Service name Radio text L NOTE The same items cannot be se and the lower part When the Black Mask functio display shows the clock only v Spectrum Analyzer1 v Spectrum Analyzer2 Clock v Spectrum Analyzer2 Graphic v Graphic Clock v Date L ected for both the upper part n is turned on the lower part During horizontal division mode Left side display Right side display CLK button DISP button V Graphic Station frequency yey et i eee eeee ace EEn Spectrum Analyzer Band display v Preset station number Spectrum Analyzer2 v v SNPS name Spectrum Analyzer3 Program Service name Y emmm Analog clock Band display Y Preset station number Digital clock NOTE This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask function is on During the full screen display mode The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed NOTE For information regarding the display items refer to Switching Display page 12 NOTE SNPS name only when being preset Program Service name Radio
29. ach time the IH button is pressed the characters to be entered change as listed below Press the DISC or DISC button to display the desired character Characters that can be displayed are as follows Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z v Numerals and symbols 0 9 Q 99 amp lt gt v Special characters 3H amp iid aufiti ri saakhes i NOTE The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below depending on the unit that is connected A press of the gt I button exits the disc name preset mode Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such as this and the characters to be input are selected using the procedure described below Press the DISC or DISC button to display the desired character Besides the alphabet capital letters only and numbers you can choose the following characters lt gt and NOTE Direct Alphabet Input KDC X915 X815 only Function of remote with number letter entry buttons If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997 are connected except for KDC C560 you can directly input letters using the number letter entry buttons on the remote Example Use the following table to enter the name DANCE Character Button to press Times pressed 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name
30. al division mode display Upper part display Lower part display DISP button CLK button 4 Track Time DNPS Y v DNPS Disc Title Ys X Disc Title Track Title v v Track Title Spectrum Analyzer1 __ Y Spectrum Analyzer2 Clock v Spectrum Analyzer2 Graphic v Graphic Clock v Date NOTE e The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part and the lower part e When the Black Mask function is turned on the lower part display shows the clock only Left side display CLK button Graphic v Spectrum Analyzer1 v Spectrum Analyzer2 v Spectrum Analyzer3 v Analog clock v Digital clock L NOTE function is on NOTE During horizontal division mode Right side display DISP button Track number Track Time v Track number This function cannot be operated while the Black Mask During the full screen display mode The display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed For information regarding the display items refer to Switching Display page 12 NOTE You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function see p 28 Note that depending on the unit display may not be possible f you try to display the name of a disc that doesn t have one NO NAME is displayed instead When an attempt is made to display the title of a disc for which a disc title track title has not been reco
31. as a title NO PANEL The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed gt Replace it E 77 The unit is malfunctioning for some reason Press the reset button on the unit If the E 77 code does not disappear consult your nearest service center E 99 Something is wrong with the disc magazine Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason Check the disc magazine And then press the reset button on the unit If the E 99 code does not disappear consult your nearest service center HOLD The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer 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 eee CD IN _ 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 Specifications subject to change without notice FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range 200 kHz space 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz Maximum output power KDC X815 9015 45Wx4 Usable sensitivity S N 30dB 9 3dBf 0 8 uV 75 Q Full bandwidth power Quieting Sensitivity S N 50dB 15 2dBf 1 6 uV 75 Q at less than
32. c track number blinks in the display as it is being played NOTE This function is not available with the following models KDC C200 C300 C400 C301 C401 2 To change the track being heard press the P 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 This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu To scroll automatically Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly To scroll manually 1 Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc title or track title at the upper part of the display 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the titles Please see the menu settings page 39 about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling Only units with a CD text feature permit title display 312 enu settings KENWOOD Hos B M DISP MENU Menu display f m Y TI TI indicator FM AM You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode Make a setting for each function referring to the following operations 1 Enter the
33. c changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Press the gt I button to make the disc pause Press the same button again to start play again When one disc has finished playing its last track the next disc in the changer will start playing When the last disc in the changer has finished the player will return to the first disc and start playing it Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play Hold down on the P button Release your finger to play the disc at that point Reversing Disc Play Hold down on the I button Release your finger to play the disc at the point You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected Instead the reverse play function is canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track at which point This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD in the current unit normal play will automatically resume Playing Discs Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode The disc will start playing NOTE 25 CD External disc control features 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 I button to display the desired track number Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track t
34. d antenna will extend automatically nction is on the TI indicator is turned on unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on In such a situation turn it off This function permits the CD text MD title Radio text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted The factory default is automatic scrolling Display and setting Scroll Auto Automatic scrolling Scroll Manual Manual scrolling Clean Reception System Circuit CRSC 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 Display and setting CRSC ON The CRSC is on CRSC OFF The CRSC is off NOTE Strong electrical fields such as from power lines may cause 39 Basic Operations of remote KDC X915 X815 sn rmi TRACK Ur TUNE t TRACK Pil FM DISC tae ATT o o 59 AM DISC WS DNPP OK 0 9 A Z KDC 9015 SRC SE heasTRack mans aot Caa gt gt TRACK Pil AM DISC Toe ACAUTION 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 followin
35. data In such a case try another RDS station Menu settings Security Code 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 You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code function Turning off the power during the procedure will deactivate the security code setting Once the security code function has been activated Security disappears from the MENU system Note that it will no longer be possible to cancel this function afterwards 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode ALL OFF is displayed when the standby mode is selected 2 Select the four digits to use in your security code The four digit security code is very important as you will need it to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on Choose the number carefully and do not forget it write it down and keep it separately in a safe place 3 Press the MENU button for at least one second MENU is displayed and the menu mode is turned on 4 Keep pressing the FM button until the Security appears in the display Press the AM button to search in the other direction 5 Press either the I or gt gt I button for at least two seconds ENTER will appear in the display for one second indicating the code setting mode has been entered When CODE appears in the display you
36. ding on the source that is playing For details refer to the Switching Display page for source modes During vertical division mode display The upper part display is switched each time the DISP button is pressed The lower part display is switched each time the CLK button is pressed Example Tuner mode Upper part display Lower part display DISP button CLK button 4 4 Station frequency Radio text v v SNPS name Spectrum Analyzer1 i v Program SABE nane Spectrum Analyzer2 Radio text Clock L1 v Spectrum Analyzer2 Graphic v Graphic Clock v Date The display items vary depending on the source that is playing For details refer to the Switching Display page for source modes The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part and the lower part When the Black Mask function is turned on the lower part display shows the clock only 43 General features Forced Closing This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is 6 being serviced etc Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on forced closing Press the SRC button for at least one second LM S The faceplate will slide open When the period of time which you have set in the Time setting for removing the faceplate in the menu has passed the faceplate automatically reverses to hide the control panel However you can remove the faceplate during that period For details refer
37. e 4 2 Lbs 1 9 kg KDC 9015 93 dB 1 kHz Dynamic range KDG X915 XB81b nri ere teet ee hee etos 100 dB KDC 9015 ere d fe ettet teer rato Pise edes 93 dB Channel separation KDC X915 KDC X815 KDC 9015 51 KENWOOD
38. e discs backward Press the DISC button to search through the discs forward Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name gt Il button When a disc is playing this button pauses the play Press the same button again to start play again Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc name OK button During disc name input stores the already input data in memory and ends the input mode Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode DNPP button for disc changers Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode Number letter entry buttons KDC X915 X815 only Used to specify the track disc number used in direct track disc searches Use to enter letters during disc name preset 42 Accessories External view External view rc Number of items b o py _ 1 TN 1 TUN E 1 sees eme 1 nons amp mos 2 me tale 2 ACAUTION Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit If you use other accessories you may damage the unit RS Number of items WN o Installation Procedure ls To prevent a short circuit remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the battery Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order ground battery ignition C
39. e to turn the unit on 36 Selectable Illumination Display and setting F mE Graphic ON The graphic display works You can switch the color of the button illumination between Graphic OFF The graphic display does not work green and red Display and setting Color Green The color of the illumination is green Color Red The color of the illumination is red Black Mask 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 Bnghtinossibveliadinsimont BLACK MASK ON The display will be shown in horizontally divided mode When this function is enabled the dual display mode is entered You can adjust the brightness level of the unit separately when your car s light switch has been turned on or off ia and eee CD IN indicator is displayed T HZ 10 Clock alone is displayed in the lower part NOTE BLACK MASK OFF The display will turn on by using the whole part of the display The initial setting value while your car s light switch is turned on NOTE is 5 and while the light is turned off is 10 NOTE This function cannot be set in the full screen display and horizontal division display You can dim the display Time setting for removing the faceplate WERP 2 i You can set the interval during which the open control panel The dimmer function is
40. ess the OK button Reception starts of the displayed station and the station name e You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM preset play mode ends Stations i Canceling mode during input e All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET Press the DNPP button button s The station name preset play mode is canceled f you want to change the name of a station first display the name of the station following steps 1 and 2 above then change the letter s that you want by following steps 3 and 4 Station Name Preset Play SNPP Function of Remote You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote SNPP will be displayed once the station name preset play mode is entered The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each pM gt FM2 FM3 AM Each time you press the P button the station display Switches in the forward direction Each time you press the ka button the station display Switches in the reverse direction Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed as frequencies The program service name will appear for RDS stations NOTE Changing the Displayed Band Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1 FM2 FM3 19 Tuner features Switching Display for
41. ft Soft 13 Nostalgia Nostalgia 14 Jazz Jazz 15 Classical Classical 16 R amp B Rhythm and Blues 17 Soft R amp B Soft R amp B When an emergency transmission announcing disasters etc 18 Language Foreign Language is made the current function will be interrupted to allow the 9 Religious Music Religious Music warning to be received under the following conditions 20 Religious Talk Religious Talk during tuner reception or when the Traffic Information 21 Personality Personality function is turned on 22 Public Public Speech 1 4 18 20 22 Music 5 17 19 You can select the type of program directly by pressing a preset button The buttons are factory set to the following type of programs 1 Music 4 Sports Program Type PTY Function 3 News 6 Jazz Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain preset button press that button for at least two seconds The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new program type is stored 2 Speech Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected 5 Classical kinds of programs NOTE 1 Press the IMPTY button PTY is displayed once the program type selection mode is entered You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received 3 Seeking the Selected Program Type Press the ka or BPI button to make a seek of freq
42. g the button hidden behind the upper left part of the faceplate during forced closing you can open the faceplate Follow the directions below to preset the number of times that this button needs to be pressed in order to open the faceplate Display and setting OPEN SW 1 OPEN SW 3 NOTE The initial setting value is 1 Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information If you are listening to tapes or discs they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast Display and setting TI ON The Traffic Information function is on Whe Whe blink n the fu n none i on and s being received the TI indicator will off When a traffic information station is being received the TI indicator will turn on Whe TRA n a traff If you are lis bulle Whe expe TI OFF The ienced ic bulletin begins to be broadcast FFIC INFO will be displayed ening to a tape or disc when a traffic in begins they will automatically be turned off n the bulletin ends or poor reception is the tape or disc will begin playing again Traffic nformation function is off Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station Use the ke gt gt buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band NOTE When you are listening to a tape or disc you cannot change to another TI station When you turn on the TI function the motorize
43. g the illustration inside the case AWARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking and their service life may be short When the remote controllable distance becomes short replace both of the batteries with new ones A portion of the operations may not be possible depending on the unit that is connected Basic operations VOLUME buttons Press the button to turn the volume up Press the button to turn the volume down SRC button 40 Each time you press the SRC button the mode switches as follows Tuner mode v CD mode v External disc control mode 1 v External disc control mode 2 AUX mode v Standby mode L i The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected j The AUX mode is available only when the changer AUX switching adapter KCA S210A or CA C1AX or CD changer KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 is connected to this unit During the AUX mode AUX AUX name will show in the display When the CA C1AX is being used the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode ATT button Turns down the volume quickly To return the volume to its original level press the bu
44. hen the automatic time adjustment is set to off page 34 Display and setting 1 Select the display Clock Adjust during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Press either the I or gt gt button for at least two seconds to enter the Manual time adjustment mode The time display will blink 3 Adjusting the hours Press the FM button to advance the hours or press the AM button to make the hours go back Adjusting the minutes Press the BI button to advance the minutes or press the lt q button to make the minutes go back 4 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode Calendar Adjustment Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar function Display and setting 1 Select the display Date Adjust during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Press either the me a or gt gt button for at least two seconds to enter the Calendar adjustment mode The date display will blink 3 Selecting the item day month or year to adjust Press the I or gt gt button The item blinking in the display can be adjusted 4 Adjusting the date Press the FM or AM button The item of the date blinking in the display will change 5 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode Calendar Mode You can set the date formats of the calendar function Display and setting 1 Select the display Date Mode during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Press the mea and
45. ht by pressing the ka a or P buttons respectively on the remote 4 Each time the gt I 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 Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z v Numerals and symbols 0 9 Q v Special characters amp amp T DE 1 on A amp amp amp ii amp duRHRCczhil amp a nivei acid meu ir saancss NOTE Direct Alphabet Input KDC X915 X815 only Direct input can be made of letters alphabetical with the letter entry buttons on the remote Example Use the following table to enter the name DANCE Character Button to press Times pressed 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name NOTE You can enter up to 8 characters for each name 6 Assigning Names Press the NAME S button on the unit or the OK button on the 18 remote and AM displays in that order The name of the station is stored in memory and the Station Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the Name Preset mode ends reverse direction Also if you make no input for 10 seconds the name will be 2 o stored up to the point that you have entered and the mode paa vid name is displayed for the station you want to engs Pr
46. inals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a dry soft cloth Cleaning the Unit If the front panel gets dirty turn 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 CD Slot As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot clean it every once in a while Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit Called lens fogging CDs 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 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 opposite the label when holding it Do not stick tape on either side of the CD Tape Storing CDs Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direc
47. it the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit NOTE f you experience problems during installation consult your Kenwood dealer f the unit fails to operate properly press the RESET button When the faceplate controls are not visible press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate as illustrated on p 14 for as many times as you have preset o make the faceplate controls appear The unit returns to factory settings when the RESET button is pressed If the unit still fails o operate properly after the RESET button has been pressed contact your local ENWOOD dealer for assistance Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly The original operating condition will return Reset button We recommend the use of the Security Code function see p 36 to prevent theft The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used Therefore what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the term
48. ks when in day setting mode 5 Changing the month or day to disappear from the display Press the FM and AM button You can enter up to 32 characters for each text 6 Entering the text input mod The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases Hering AIC text mpur mode To delete the date and text setting set both the month and day Press the gt button to enter the text input mode The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made of the date to 00 or set all of the text to blanks 7 Inputting Changing the text Moving the cursor Press the I and button Automatic Time Adjustment Changing the type of characters With automatic time adjustment you can set the clock time Press the I button automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations Each time the button is pressed the type of characters after receiving RDS signals for several minutes You can also switches as follows set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off The factory default is manual time adjustment Display and setting SYNC ON Automatic time adjustment SYNC OFF Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically zg4 Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several minutes The clock will adjust automatically to the local time NOTE The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to is not transmitting time
49. 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 2 Selecting function to set Press the FM button to search through the functions until you see the one you want to adjust in the display Press the AM button to search through the functions backward Example If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor tone function from on to off first search through the functions until you see Beep ON in the display 3 Changing setting for currently displayed function Press either the ka or BPI button The setting will change for each function Example The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from on to off and Beep OFF is displayed 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button NOTE Make sure to end the menu mode when finished If you fail to end the menu mode several functions may not operate properly including the Traffic Information function and the Alarm function 32 Touch Sensor Tone 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 Beep OFF Beep setting is off NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually NOTE This adjustment is available only w
50. nce settings The input output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly Reconnect the input output wires or the Terminals wiring harness correctly See the section on Connecting Wires to The values of VOL OFFSET are low ncrease the values of VOL OFFSET see p 11 Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed The sound quality is poor or distorted Radio reception is poor The memory is erased when the ignition is turned off The faceplate does not open or close One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally Check the speaker wiring Press the reset button on the unit see p 5 The speakers are not wired correctly The car antenna is not extended Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different spea Pull the antenna out all the way er The antenna control wire is not connected The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal Connect the wire correctly referring to t Connecting Wires to Terminals Connect the wire correctly referring to t Connecting Wires to Terminals he section on he section on The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected The faceplate is incorrectly attached 48 Connect the wire correctly referring to t Connecting Wires to Terminals
51. nel This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety precautions AWARNING ACAUTION IMPORTANT INFORMA TION You cannot connect the unit directly to the To prevent injury or fire take the To prevent damage to the machine following CD automatic changers If you following precautions take the following precautions want to use older changers with the unit e Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully Make sure to ground the unit to a negative follow the directions below according to the 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 75bmm AWG18 or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating To prevent a short circuit never put or leave any metallic objects such as coins or metal tools inside the unit f 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 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 or excessive heat or humidi
52. ng are reproductions of labels on or interference in a residential installation This inside the product relating to laser product equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 2967 3 ISHIKAWA CHO However there is no guarantee that HACHIOJI SH interference will not occur in a particular TOKYO JAPAN installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television KENWOOD CORP CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT reception which can be determined by CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO 21 CFR turning the equipment off and on the user is 1040 10 CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the FCC WARNING equipment and receiver This equipment may generate or use radio Connect the equipment into an outlet on a frequency energy Changes or modifications Circuit different from that to which the to this equipment may cause harmful receiver is connected interference unless the modifications are Consult the dealer or an experienced expressly approved in the instruction manual radio TV technician for help The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized changeor NOTE modification is made safety KENWOOD CORPORATION Location Bottom Pa
53. nks in the display Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned Press the gt I or D SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to the disc normally NOTE The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once e LOAD is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer Function of Remote Using the remote directly input the track number that you want to listen to Direct Track Search 1 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 2 Press either the I or gt gt button while the track number is blinking The track starts playing Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating Press the gt H button You cannot use the direct track search function while doing track or disc scans or using random or magazine random play Direct Disc Search Function of disc changers with remote Using the remote directly input the disc number that you want to listen to 1 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
54. not available for units if the dimmer wire cannot reverse to be hidden During the period you have set NOTE is not connected the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket Display and setting Dis DM NEN WS Sets play and setting Dimmer ON 7 MRE dimmer setting is on OFF WAIT 0sec 3sec 5sec 10sec 15sec 20sec Dimmer OFF The dimmer setting is off 25sec sec sec If you do not slide the faceplate lock switch during the period which you have set the unit s power turns off after the control panel is automatically hidden Switching Graphic Display You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off The initial setting is ON a Menu settings Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Dual Zone System The following operation allows separate sound sources to control the output of the front and rear speakers The Dual zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is set to the AUX mode Display and setting Zone 2 ON The dual zone system function is on Zone 2 OFF The dual zone system function is off You must purchase the optional KCA S210A CA C1AX KDC CPS82 KDC CX82 KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 device before you can use this function You can choose to send the AUX input through the rear channel and the unit s tuner or CD source through the front channel The Bass Treble and Loudness adjustments do not affect the rear channel When the Dual
55. on that you want to registe 2 Press t mode displayed for five seconds During that time Entry will blink in 3 Press t t to register Follow the instructions in 2 to enter the program type selection mode the display NOTE If you tune to frequencies for which no program type has been stored No Entry will be displayed Radio Text Scroll 4 Press t ras the program type he IK PTY button to enter the program type selection he FM AM button to select the program type you want he NAME S button for at least two seconds The station will be registered as a program type allowing it to be the 5 Presst mode This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu To scroll automatically Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly To scroll manually 1 Press the DISP or CLK button to change the upper part of the display to radio text 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the text NOTE 33 arget of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are he gt I PTY button to end the program type selection CD External disc control features Pil EJECT DISC lt gt SRC DISC KENWOOD SCAN REP M RDM DISP CLK RDM D
56. onnect the wiring harness connector to the unit Install the unit in your car Reconnect the battery ACAUTION f your car s ignition does not have an ACC position connect he ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply as with battery wires the battery may die e f the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening elf the fuse blows first make sure the wires aren t touching to cause a short circuit then replace the old fuse with one with he same rating 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 Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the O wires or ground them to any metal part in the car After the unit is installed check whether the brake lamps blinkers wipers etc on the car are working properly Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material e Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection See the section on Safety Precautions for details Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less
57. owing settings with this function bass frequency response is extended by 20 NOTE center frequency bass level bass quality factor bass extension treble center frequency and treble level setting Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the mobile preset plan mode KDC 9015 only This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page 38 General features Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Tre Frq Adjust the center frequency of the treble HPF Front Adjust the frequency of the High pass filter for Setting values 10 0 12 5 15 0 17 5 kHz front output Setting values Through 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is 150Hz 180Hz 220Hz on page 38 NOTE You can separately set the high pass filter for front and rear output including preouts The high pass filter does not affect the non fading preout The factory default settings for front output and rear output are Throu Tre Adjust the treble level Setting values 8 8 Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 HPF Rear Adjust the frequency of the High pass filter for rear Balance Adjust the balance level output f mne Setting values Through 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz Setting values Left 15 Right 15 150Hz 180Hz 220Hz You can separately set the high pass filter
58. played when the CD mode has been selected The CD will start playing Pausing and Restarting CD Play 24 Press the gt H button to make the disc pause Press the same button again to start play again Eject Press the I EJECT button The faceplate will slide to eject the CD Press the B EJECT button to close the faceplate ACAUTION Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is already there The unit can only play 5 in CDs If you insert a 3 in CD it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction When the faceplate has been slid open it might interfere with the shift lever or something else If this happens pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action then operate the unit NOTE The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is moving The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the I EJECT SRC and ATT buttons as well as the volume control button When you load a CD and eject it right away the next time you ry to insert the CD may not load In such a situation take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it Playing Other Disc mode The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected Mode Display Examples e CD2 when a CD player is connected e DISC when a disc changer is connected DISC 1 DISC 2 when two dis
59. press the NAME S button for at least two seconds NAME SET is display and AUX name mode is entered Input the characters referring to the section on Presetting Disc Names DNPS page 28 Increasing Volume Press the button to turn up the volume Decreasing Volume Press the button to turn down the volume Attenuator 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 off the volume returns to the original level NOTE Turning the volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on Turning Loudness On Off Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off NOTE KDC X915 X815 only The loudness function does not affect non fading pre out Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality Setting values 60 70 80 100 Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1 0 1 25 or 1 5 150 Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2 0 Hz 2 Selecting mode NOTE Bass Frq Adjust the center frequency of the bass 1 Press the AUD button to enter the control mode Press either the FM or A
60. rded the CD will display NO TEXT the MD player built into this unit will display NO TITLE and an MD changer will display NO TITLE NO NAME Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text some characters may not be displayable Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order 1 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 blinks in the display as it is being played NOTE For disc changers When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using random play the next disc on the changer will start playing using the same function 2 To change the track being heard press the gt e button Another track will be selected and played NOTE Random play is canceled when you eject the disc Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order 1 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 selected play will begin The selected dis
61. second period the number entry mode will automatically be canceled e Input 0 to select disc 10 f you input more than two numbers all at once a search will be made only of the last number input 2 Press either the DISC or DISC button while the number inputted is blinking The disc starts playing Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating Press the H button CD External disc control features Presetting Disc Names DNPS Store the names of discs to be displayed when played 1 2 Play the disc whose name you want to preset This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track titles for MDs that you record When the display mode selection is full screen display and disc title or track title is displayed at the upper part of the vertical division screen the disc name preset function cannot be used Press the NAME S button for at least two seconds NAME SET is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made Press either the lt 4 or gt gt button to move the cursor to the desired position The ke button moves the cursor to the left and the gt button to the right You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the TRACK or TRACK buttons respectively on the remote control E
62. t sunlight such as a car seat or the dashboard or other hot places Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to them for a while and put them back in their cases Do not pile up CDs that are removed from their cases or prop them against something Cleaning CDs If a CD has gotten dirty wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth starting from the center of the disc and moving outward Do not clean CDs with conventional record cleaners anti static formulas or chemicals Such as paint thinner or benzene Ncc po Checking New CDs for Burrs When playing a new CD for the first time check that there are not any burrs stuck to the perimeter of the disc or in the central hole CDs with burrs stuck on them may not load properly or may skip while playing Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil 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 surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as it ejects O A x Do Not Use Special Shape CDs Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs Use of special shape CDs may cause
63. tton again Turning the volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function Tuner features 4 5 1 TUNE buttons Press the I button to make decreasing seeks using the preset tuning mode Press the gt button to make increasing seeks using the preset tuning mode Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input 41 AM FM button Press the AM button to select the AM band Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands During station name input selects digits and symbols OK button During station name input stores the already input data in memory and ends the input mode During Station name preset play mode selects station DNPP button Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode gt Il button Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection PTY mode Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station name Number letter entry buttons KDC X915 X815 only Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations Use to enter letters alphabetical during station name preset Basic Operations of remote CD External disc control features He buttons Press the ka button to search through the tracks backward Press the P 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 th
64. ty Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment When replacing a fuse only use a new one with the prescribed rating Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse first disconnect the wiring harness Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit Do not use your own screws Use only the Screws provided If you use the wrong Screws you could damage the unit Do not apply excessive force to the moving faceplate Doing so will cause damage or malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it Doing so will cause damage or breakdown type of changer you own KDC C200 KDC C300 KDC C400 Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer and the optional CA DS100 converter cord KDC C301 KDC C600 KDC C800 KDC C601 KDC C401 Use the extension cable attached to the CD changer and the optional CA DS100 converter cord KDC C100 KDC C302 C205 C705 non Kenwood CD changers Cannot be used with this model ACAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly ACAUTION Do Not Load 3 in CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 3 in CD with its adapter into the un
65. uencies 2 Select the type of program to be received Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the type of program you want to listen to The selection includes Speech All Speech Music All Music 1 News News 2 Information Information 3 Sports Sports with your selected type of program The display blinks and the seek starts If your selected type of program is found the name or the frequency of the station is displayed and the station is tuned into PTY blinks in the display for about 30 seconds If you make no key input in 30 seconds the PTY selection mode will turn off automatically a yy eA NOTE If no program can be found NO PTY is displayed Please see the menu settings page 39 about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling If you want to select another type of program repeat steps 2 and 3 above Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Program When PTY is blinking in the display perform auto seek tuning The tuner scans for another station with the same type of program Canceling Program Type Function During Its Operation Press the I PTY button Confirming Program Type Press the DISP button The program type of the station currently tuned to will be Registration of a station as a PTY You can register a station as a program type To register a non RDS station as a program type Tune your radio to the non RDS stati
66. urrent state causing it to appear in erminal do not connect the Oconnector to a the external display To connect to rear output terminal 9 FM AM antenna input this jack a converting adapter Sr optional is necessary Wiring harness NOTE If no connections are made do not let the wire come out from the tab Accessory To connect the Disc changer or V DAB unit consult each manual When using the optional power amplifier connect 1 Fuse 5A KDC X915 to its power control terminal ew Power control wire Blue White 10A KDC X815 9015 Depending on what antenna you are using connect i i White Black either to the control terminal of the motor antenna or tr JMotor antenna control wire Blue To front left speaker to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the i FRONT L amp KDC X815 9015 only film type antenna Y White O ear lighttontrolswitch i mui Dimmer control wire Orange White Gray Black E To front right speaker To EXT AMP CONT terminal of the amplifier tmm mA E having the external amp control function P 9 External amplifier control wire ERONT SR Gra GARD CP SOS OD Pink Black KDC X915 X815 only y Green Black Ignition key us To rear left speaker switch 0 KDC X815 9015 only Green Car fuse box Ignition wire Red a fuse X Purple Black Main fuse Battery wire Yellow To rear right speaker 1 1 7 Batteryl Ground wire Black To car chassis
67. wice to search back to the beginning of the previous track and so forth Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number NOTE For disc changers Pressing the k button while listening to track 1 will only search back to the beginning of that track The reverse search is not recycled to the last track on the disc Making a Forward Track Search Press the gt button to display the desired track number Press once to fast forward to the next track twice to fast forward to the track after that and so forth Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number For disc changers You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last track on a disc Disc Search Function of disc changers 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 Making a Forward Disc Search Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number Each time the button is pressed the displayed disc number increases by one Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc NOTE LOAD is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer Track Disc Repeat Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to Turning Repeat
68. y useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available Up to six frequencies can be stored this way 1 Select the band for auto memory entry 2 Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto memory entry The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory the auto memory entry stops The tuner then plays the last station received Recalling a Preset Station Press the preset station button 441 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled station is displayed Station Name Preset SNPS You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names 1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to enter When full screen display has been selected for the display mode and the upper part display of the vertical division display is the program service name or radio text the station name preset function cannot be used 2 Press the NAME S button for at least two seconds NAME SET is displayed once the station name preset mode is entered The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered 3 Press either the lt or gt gt button to move the cursor to the desired position The ke button moves the cursor to the left and the gt button to the right You can also move the cursor left or rig
69. zone system is turned on the External disc control features cannot be used When you set the Dual zone system to on while the non fading preout is switched on the sound of the non fading preout does not be outputted KEX ec4 Sound Coordinate system When this system is set to on the sound coordinate factors Bass Frequency Bass quality Bass extension and Treble frequency appear during the audio control mode Display and setting Kex ec4 set ON The sound coordinate factors appear and can be adjusted Kex ec4 set OFF The sound coordinate factors are not appeared Function of the KDC X915 Attenuator Gain Selection The attenuator gain can be switched to either 20 dB or 60 dB Choose the 60dB setting when using a high output amplifier The factory default is 20dB Display and setting ATT LOW The attenuator gain level is set at 20dB ATT HIGH The attenuator gain level is set at 60qB Function of the KDC X915 KDC X815 External Amp Control Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit Display and setting AMP BASS Flat Bass boost level is flat AMP BASS 6 Bass boost level is low 6dB AMP BASS 12 Bass boost level is high 12dB NOTE As of December 1999 the power amplifiers controllable by the main unit are as follows KAC X501 F PS501F X401M PS401M X301 T PS301T X201T PS2011 Manual Open Button Setting By pressin

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