Kenwood KDC-D301 Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. KDC D301 KENWOOD CD PLA YER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B64 1957 00 EN CHO1 DIGITAL AUDIO Contents A Warning ACAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 3 specified herein may result in hazardous Operations radiation exposure Buttons and Display In compliance with Federal Regulations Playing CDs following are reproductions of labels on or Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display se Presetting Disc Names du the product relating to laser product Before use Safety Precautions Handling Compact Discs Display Level Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967 3 ISHIKAWA CHO HACHIOJI SHI TOKYO JAPAN Installation Accessories Installation Procedure Connections Installation KENWOOD CORP CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0 21 CFR 1040 10 CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J Troubleshooting guide Location Bottom Panel Specifications FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made This equipment has been tested and found to complv with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The2. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the CD player exceeds 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 CD plaver section General ASCE COGS siii GaAlAs A 780 nm Operating voltage 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Digital Hilter D Al cirelilalaa agi 8 Times Over Sampling CUFFERE GONSUMPION tollerata 0 8 A DIAS GONVENTOT scricciolo Lidi 1 Bit Installation size W x H x D L 180 x 50 x 145 mm Spindle Speed RR a i 500 200 rpm CLV 7 1 16 x 1 15 16 x 5 3 4 in WOMES amp ElUtef rl Below Measurable Limit Veber 2 9 Lbs 1 3 kg Frequency response 1 dB 5 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 1 KAZ sssisiisesinzsetezzzjotie ssszzoni 0 01 Signal to NOISE ratio cece cece ece teen eee eeneeneenn ens 94 dB 1 kHz Dynamic FARO 94 dB Channel Separatori iii rire 85 dB 15 KENWOOD
3. Use the spacer 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 North amp South America sales area only North amp South America sales E Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit area only If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off insert the provided screw 2 6 x 12 mm in the holes as follows 1 Insert one of the Hole rovided screws into p m ll Bottom panel Sa Accessory 8 Holelti holei so that the screw 72 is perpendicular to the bottom panel of the unit 2 Similarly insert another provided screw into hole Ensure that the faceplate is fixed firmly before operating this unit ACAUTION Never insert the taptite screws 92 6 x 12 mm in any other screw holes than the one specified If you insert it in another hole it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit North amp South America sales area E nstalling in Japanese Made Cars only I 1 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame P 12 and then remove the hard rubber frame 2 Align the holes in the unit two locations on each side with the vehicle mounting blacket and secure the unit with the accessory screws N T 8mm te po MAX AA N 7 TN K 6 5mm 5mm T Toyota cars N N
4. faceplate to drop to Switching Spectrum Analvzer Displav Presetting Disc Names You can select the display to enjoy sounds with eyes Operation for N Setting Depending on the centre unit the number of characters and or Each time you press the DISP button the spectrum analyzer the number of discs that can be preset may differ or operations display switches as following table may not be possible Operation for O Setting Operation for N Setting This unit permits up to 12 characters to be used for disc name 1 PSEREN SOGE MORE presetting with as many as 40 discs 2 Each time you press the DISP button the spectrum analyzer The disc name will be displayed when the disc name has been display switches as follows preset to any of the connected units Operation for O Setting Displays 1 to 9 are automatically This unit permits up to 12 characters to be used for disc name shown in succession for presetting with as many as 40 discs about five seconds each The characters that can be entered are A to Z O to 9 MID i LE pattern 1 DID off The disc name will be displayed when a CD that has been disc Display pattern 2 Display pattern 9 name preset to this unit is played by this unit Yy A Displav pattern 3 Display pattern 8 Yy A Display pattern 4 Display pattern 7 ad A Displav pattern 5 Display pattern 6 Po Operations Theft Deterrent Faceplate A press of the 4 button stops t
5. on the setting of the O N switch Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up insert it in the Please see the appropriate description of operations for the O slot or N switch setting 3 Setthe source mode of the centre unit to the DISC mode Plaving CDs CD plav will begin e Depending on the unit that is connected DISC 1 or DISC 2 will be displayed e Selection of the DISC mode when a CD has not been loaded results in the display of EJECT or E 01 The various CD operations are performed with the Centre unit For information about the operation method please see the Centre unit instruction manual e Setting the source mode of the Centre unit to a setting other 1 than disc changer mode will cause the indicators and button e When inserting a CD make sure the CD has been completely illumination of ni unit to be switched off but the CD drawn in before pushing back the faceplate Failing to do so loading eject operation will still be possible ALI scratch Hs CD aC TA A A JA e To allow the Centre unit to recognize this unit as a disc n jek oe A ANO Ee OE Ora Ones changer disc switching operations such as the following are ae Oy TIEG not permitted disc search and disc repeat disc name preset e The unit can only play 12 cm 5 in CDs If you insert a 8 cm play etc 3 in CD it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to l malfunction Operation for N Setting 1A press of the release button causes the
6. he CD plav and ejects the CD Reis ni can De detached tie taken Wiii you 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 When you load a CD and eject it right away the next time you try to insert the CD may not load In such a situation take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it e f the controls remain untouched for a period of 5 minutes or Display Level Adjustment more after the panel has dropped open or been removed the disc will automatically stop playing A warning beep starts You can adjust the spectrum analyzer level sounding 30 seconds before play stops automatically 1 Selecting CD play source mode e The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts For that reason keep the 2 Press the DISP button for at least one second faceplate in its special storage case whilst detached I dieci ani e Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct Press the BB button Level increased Press the l 4 button Level decreased by 11 steps sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Ending the display level adjustment mode Press the DISP button Accessories External view External view Reattaching Faceplate RE Number of items a N
7. issan cars ACAUTION e During installation do not use any screws except for those provided The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit e Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations Accessorv 6 for Nissan car Accessory for Toyota car Installation E Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure Accessory Removal tool 2 When the lower level is removed remove the upper two locations The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner E Removing the Unit 1 2 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and then remove the hard rubber frame Remove the Hex head screw with integral washer M4x8 on the back panel Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Screw M4X8 commercially available Accessory North amp South America sales area only Lower the removal tool toward the bottom and pull out the unit halfway whilst pressing towards the inside ACAUTION Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful not to drop it Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in vour un
8. it mav 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 No sound can be heard or the volume is low The spectrum analvzer is not displaved Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded The sound skips on a CD A track will not plav The svstem will not enter the Menu mode Cannot plav CD R or CD RW 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 No CD has been inserted Attenuator is turned on The fader or balance settings are set all the wav to one side For centre units brought on to the market from 1999 onwards it is not possible to switch to the CD mode unless a CD has alreadv been inserted Turn off Attenuator Reset the fader or balance settings 5 minutes have elapsed since the panel dropped open The speaker input cable is not connected When 5 minutes have elapsed since the panel dropped open the disc will automaticallv stop plaving 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 analvzer displav level has been set too lo
9. mav be impossible to plav In such a situation remove the disc and walt for the condensation to evaporate If the unit still does not operate normally after a whilst 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 e Do not touch the recorded side of the CD the side opposite the label when holding it e The reflective film on a CD R or a CD RW is more fragile than that on an ordinary music CD and may peel off if scratched Fingerprints on a CD R or CD RW are also more likely to cause skipping when the disc is played For these reasons handle the disc very carefully Detailed handling instructions will appear on the CD R or CD RW package read this information carefully before using the disc e Do not stick tape on either side of the CD Tape Storing CDs e Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct sunlight such as a car seat or the dashboard or other hot places A CD R or CD RW is more susceptible than a music CD to damage from high temperatures and humidity and in some cases may become unusable if left in the car for long periods of time e 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
10. ng refer to the manual for your CD R CD RW writing software or CD R CD RW recorder Additionally depending on the recording status it may prove impossible to play certain CDs recorded on CD R or CD RW 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 Operations Buttons and Displav the front therebv exposing the CD slot Release button 2 Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up insert it in the slot The CD will start playing 3 Push back on the right side of the faceplate with your hand until it locks e Select CD2 when this unit is connected to the CD receiver e Selection of the CD mode when a CD has not been loaded results in the display of EJECT or E 01 e For centre units brought on to the market from 1999 onwards it is not possible to switch to the CD mode unless DISP button a CD has already been inserted Operation for O Setting CD PLAYER KDC D301 x limi cl N Ay Setting of the O N switch will be required depending on the 1 A press of the release button causes the faceplate to drop to Centre unit that is to be connected See Page 10 the front thereby exposing the CD slot The operations you perform and the resultant operation of the 2 l l l l l NI unit will differ depending
11. nits an optional CA SD200 sold separately must be used FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT AND CONTROL UNIT Safetv precautions Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a dry soft cloth Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth If the faceplate is stained badly wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner then wipe neutral detergent off ACAUTION Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters 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 Cleaning the CD Slot As dust can accumulate in the CD slot clean it occasionally Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot SS Lens Fogging Right after vou turn on the car heater in cold weather dew or condensation mav form on the lens in the CD plaver of the unit Called lens fogging CDs
12. plate and the unit e Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock The unit mav break or crack because it contains glass parts ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine take the following precautions e Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply e Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit e Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing e Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight excessive heat or humidity 2 RI Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing e To prevent deterioration do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers e Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment e Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit e During installation do not use any screws except for the ones provided The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main unit 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 unit the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit 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 u
13. se limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver Is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety precautions AWARNING To prevent injury or fire take the following precautions e Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted e To prevent a short circuit never put or leave any metallic objects such as coins or metal tools inside the unit e f the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer e Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the face
14. 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 Wf 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 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 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 Do Not Use Special Shape CDs e 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 the unit to malfunction DIGITAL AUDIO eerie ReWritable eCD Rs and CD RWs which have not undergone finalization processing cannot be played For more information on finalization processi
15. umber of items Hold the faceplate so that the La operation face faces the front PEC toward you and press until it 7 i locks The faceplate will be set and the unit will be operational 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 H lock Shaft Depression North amp South America sales area only ACAUTION The use of anv accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit as shown above Installation Procedure The O N switch should be set according to the Centre unit in use as well as to the connected models When the centre unit is compatible with the N operation set the O N switch to N When it is not compatible with the N operation set the O N switch to O because the operation is not available The initial setting of the switch is N 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 Connect the speaker input cable to the front speaker cable of the wiring hernees of the centre unit Connect the control cable to the control connector Install the unit in your car Reconnect the battery Press the reset button on the centre unit ACAUTION e Do not connect the changer control cable while the centre unit is t
16. urned ON e Be 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 elf you use the changer switching unit see the instruction manual for the KCA S210A included in the unit Set the O N switch on the KCA S200 to O e 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 e Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less w Or DB Centre unit White Black White Black Gray Black KDC D301 Accessory ACAUTION If the speaker input cable is not connected or connected wrongly the spectrum analyzer will not be displayed 10 Installation E Installation Firewall or metal support Screw M4X8 commercially available Accessory Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place Metal mounting strap screw commercially available Self tapping commercially Accessory available On cars where there is no compartment in the centre for installing a car audio unit
17. w Adjust it to a higher level The volume is too low The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally The CD is upside down The CD is quite dirty The CD is scratched or dirty Random play has been selected The system is not in CD play mode Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD R CD RW ja Raise the volume or alternatively adjust the analyzer display level to a higher level Press the reset button on the centre unit Load the CD with the labeled side up Clean the CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 5 Clean the CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 5 Turn off random play If the main unit is not in CD play mode it will not go into the Menu mode Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displaved on the centre unit when certain problems are occurring in vour svstem Take the recommended actions E 01 EJECT NO PANEL E 30 E 04 E 99 Mecha Error E Od HOLD No CD in the unit gt Insert the CD The faceplate of this unit has been removed Replace it The CD is quite dirty The CD is upside down The CD is scratched a lot Clean the CD and load it correctly The unit is malfunctioning for some reason gt Press the reset button on the centre unit If the E 99 Mecha Error code does not disappear consult your nearest service centre
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