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Kenwood KDC-515S Car Stereo System User Manual

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3. OG 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 DATE ADJ during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Press either the lt 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 ka 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 DATE MOD during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Press the ma and gt gt button to select the date format you want to show in the display The sample of the date format for today is displayed yy Menu settings Memo Mode You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function Display and setting 1 Select the display Memo Mode MEMO MOD during the selecting function in the menu mode 2 Press either the lt or gt gt button for at least two seconds to enter the Memo mode The date display will blink 3 Selecting the set of the date and text to
4. Canceling mode during input Press the DNPP button The station name preset play mode is canceled 16 Tuner features 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 The station name preset function cannot be used when a program service name or radio text is displayed 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 kaa or 1 button to move the cursor to the desired position The te 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 ta or gt gt 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 KDC X615 6015 Only v Numerals and symbols 0 9 Q amp lt gt v Special characters amp amp i S400 SR ti 2386113000353 ii KDC X615 6015 Only NOTE Direct Alphabet Input Direct input
5. The tables of content are a back cover B46 0100 5C U S A This warranty will be honered only in the USA KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Kenwood US A Corporation Kenwood warrants this product foi a period of one 1 year from the date of original puichase WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED ifed below this we covers ail defects in material and workmanship in K ng are not coveied by the warranty is not distributed in the USA by Kenwo wood car steigo dealer oi an automobile deai inge Service Any product on which th Damage deteiicration or r Any shi d of the product claims must be nwood car stereo or which is not purchased in the USA from an unless the product is purchased thiaugh the USA s been defaced modified or 0ved sented to the carrier b removal of the product c ent acts of nature misuse abuse neglect u otized product modification o failuie to foliow jns suppiled ihe product d ot attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kenwood e Any other cause which does not elate to a product defect WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR We will pay for all labo and material expenses for covered items Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE if your KENWOOD p
6. grade wires or other wires with a 0 75mm 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 Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing wash it off with soap immediately ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine take the following precautions Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity 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 he wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction To
7. 120 Hz Through This mode is available only when the non fading output function is set to on 10 Function of the KDC X615 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 NOTE This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on Function of the KDC 6015 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 me 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 When you change the setting of type of speaker the bass and treble tone settings are returned to original levels This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page30 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
8. 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 gt gt 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 IN If this indicator blinks the CD player is malfunctioning gt gt 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 42 Specifications subject to change without notice FM tuner section Audio section Frequency Range 200 kHz Space 87 9MHz 107 9MHz Maximum output POWE si di daa a a a i 45wx4 Usable Sensitivity S N 30dB 9 3dBf 0 8 uV 75 Q Full Bandwidth Power at less than 196 THD 22wx4 Ouieting Sensitivity S N 50dB 15 2dBf 1 6 uV 75 Q Tone action Frequency Response 3 0dB 30Hz 15kHz BASS does dos delo oe ns 100Hz 10
9. CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 6 Clean the CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 6 Turn off random play Troubleshooting Guide CD MD External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot be selected POSSIBLE CAUSE o wire has been connected to the disc changer input erminal on the unit SOLUTION Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit 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 The specified CD is quite dirty 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 your nearest service center e Even though the disc changer is connected the Disc Changer Mode is not on with AUX showing
10. a CD has been inserted ACAUTION When inserting a CD make sure the CD has been completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate Failing to do so might scratch the CD Playing CDs Already Inserted Press the SRC source button repeatedly to select the CD mode CD is displayed when the CD mode has been selected The CD will start playing Pausing and Restarting CD Play Press the II button to make the disc pause Press the same button again to start play again Eject Press the release button and slide open the faceplate Press the 4 button The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks 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 Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition Doing so will cause breakdown NOTE 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 The only buttons that will
11. appear in he 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 f you enter the incorrect code the power will turn off Enter he correct code to turn the unit on Function of the KDC X615 KDC 6015 Selectable Illumination You can switch the color of the button illumination between green and red Display and setting Color Green COL GRN The color of the illumination is green Color Red COL RED The color of the illumination is red Menu settings Function of the KDC X615 KDC 6015 Display and setting BLK MASK BMSK ON The display will turn on by using only Contrast Adjustment ED the upper part of the display and the This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display IN indicator KDC X615 6015 only o BLK MASK BMSK OFF The display will turn on by using the Display and setting Contrast 0 Contrast 10 whole part of the display The initial setting value is 5 Function of the KDC X615 Switching preout Function of the KDC X615 KDC 6015 Switch the preout between the rear and non fading When you switch to non fading you can adjust the volume separately The factory default is rear preout You can dim the display Display and setting NOTE SWPRE Rear Rear preout The dimmer function is not available for units if t
12. be displayed Press the FM and AM button If you want to input a new text select the blank display 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 blinks when in day setting mode 5 Changing the month or day Press the FM and AM button 6 Entering the text input mode Press the gt button to enter the text input mode The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made 7 Inputting Changing the text Moving the cursor Press the I and gt gt button Changing the type of characters Press the II button Each time the button is pressed the type of characters 8 Poy Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z KDC X615 6015 Only v Numerals and symbols 0 9 Q 99 amp lt gt v Special characters 426112000 REF B1I338 amp ii amp s RcsSyiu KDC X615 6015 Only Selecting the character Press the FM and AM button Press the MENU button to end the menu mode NOTE 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 to disappear from the display You can enter up to 32 characte
13. 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 names of all the discs in the disc changer will appear successively in the display for five seconds each Discs whose names have not been preset will appear as NO NAME in the display NOTE e This function can only be used in disc changers that were manufactured or sold as of 1997 Also note that some units cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been made by the unit that is playing e Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before will appear as NO ACCES when the disc names are displayed When you cannot identify a disc because of the NO ACCES display after inserting a disc magazine try playing it using the disc scan or a similar function to display the disc name Also note that NO DISC will be displayed when a disc has not been loaded Rapid display forward reverse Press the DISC or DISC button Pressing the DISC button will rapidly display the prese names disc titles in order 22 Pressing the DISC button will rapidly display the preset names disc titles in reverse order 2 When the name appears for the disc you want to play Press the OK button The 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 butt
14. 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 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 remote The name of the station is stored in memory and the Station Name Preset mode ends Also if you make no input for 10 seconds the name will be stored up to the point that you have entered and the mode ends NOTE You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations e All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET button 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 16 CD External disc control features SRC rea DISC PWR OFF PII W When a unit equipped with an O N switch is to be a connected please also see the instruction manual of this unit OD E le Jee za SCAN ROM REP O EN ES EN EN EY GE Set the O N switch to N N operation will be set N operation The disc title and track title
15. if the battery is accidentally swallowed NOTE 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 NOTE A portion of the operations may not be possible depending on the unit that is connected Basic operations VOLUME buttons 39 Press the button to turn the volume up Press the button to turn the volume down SRC button Each time you press the SRC button the mode switches as follows Tuner mode v CD mode v External disc control mode v Standby mode e The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used e The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected ATT button Turns down the volume quickly To return the volume to its original level press the button again Turning the volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function Tuner features 4 p TUNE buttons Press the ka 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 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 statio
16. 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 e Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material 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 35 Connecting Wires to Terminals AWARNING If you connect the ignition wire red and the battery wire yellow to the car chassis ground you may cause a short circuit that in turn may start a fire Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box ACAUTION When only two speakers are being connected to the System connect the connectors either to both the ront output terminals or to both the rear output erminals do not mix front and rear For example if you connect the connector of the left speaker to a ront output terminal do
17. the faceplate Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate bracket Touching those parts may injure you NOTE 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 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 NOTE The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached Opening the control panel 1 Press the upper side of the faceplate The faceplate will open 2 Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate 712 Tuner features NOTE The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided SRC rea FM PWR OFF gt i 1 6 AUTO AME DISP NAME S AM KDC X615 KDC 6015 Band display Frequency 9 indicator e T n L YA _ ch y ES Ld m zummmmmmm ST indicator AUTO indicator Preset station number KDC 515S Band display Frequency Preset station number E
18. work during the eject state are the A and ATT buttons Playing Other Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD in the current unit Playing Discs Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode The disc will start playing The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected Mode Display Examples e CD2 when a CD player is connected e DISC when a disc changer is connected DISC 1 DISC 2 when two disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Press the II 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 Disc 10 is displayed as 0 18 Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears while discs are playing Switching Display for Discs Each time you press the DISP button the display during disc play switches as follows y Track time Disc name DNPS Disc title Units featuring CD text MD only Track title Units featuring CD text MD only Clock v Date NOTE You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function see p 24 Note that depending on t
19. D E Pt AL cn Ll E as ub i E ST indicator AUTO indicator 9 indicator 13 Tuner features 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 Auto 1 Auto Seek Tuning v Auto 2 Preset Station Seek Tuning v Manual Manual Tuning Tuning 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 the AM button to select the AM band 3 e Auto Seek Tuning Press the button to seek higher frequencies Press the Hte button to seek lower frequencies e 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 gt button to increase the frequency by one step Press the lt 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step NOTE The ST indicator lights
20. DC X815 KDC 8015 ATT indicator ue T LA aT ILL e ou mmmmmmm E LOUD indicator KDC 515S ATT indicator 1 1 Shui AE ft os Ww 7 LOUD indicator Turning on the power Press the SRC source button NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures Turning off the power Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second Increasing Volume Press the button to turn up the volume Decreasing Volume Press the v 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 on the ATT indicator blinks When the attenuator is off the volume returns to the original level Turning the volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function General features Switching Modes Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality Switching Modes Each time you press the SRC source button the mode 1 Press the AUD button to enter the control mode switches as follows 2 Selecting mode Y Press either the FM or AM button Toner mode Each time the button is pressed the adjustment mode will D change is moge Please refer to the following for the contents of the External disc control mode 1 adjustment modes v External disc cont
21. KENWOOD KDC X615 KDC 6015 KDC 515S Take the time to read through this instruction manual Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best per formance from your new CD receiver For your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warran ty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product Model KDC X615 6015 515S Serial number CD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES KENWOOD CORPORATION COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B64 1625 00 KW Contents Before use Menu settings enu System Safety precautions Touch Sensor Tone Handling Compact discs anual Time Adjustment Calendar Adjustment General features Calendar Mode ecurity Code electable Illumination ontrast Adjustment mun Attenuator Switching Modes Audio Control Setting Mobile Preset Loudness on Fading Output heft Deterrent Faceplate JQ witching Graphic Display ack Mask witching preout EX ec4 dB Sound Coordinate system xternal Amp Control Tuner features ean Reception System Circuit CRSC Tuning Text Scroll ation Preset Memory S AN Auto Memory Entry en Basic Operations of remote Switching D
22. NVER CO 80217 9165 87001 01 The Kenwood gt 11 Mi 2 First Name Stieet ciy ii Yes Of ii Brand Name 06 02 i Store Display 07 mE 03 Salespersons Recommendation 08 04 ii Friend s 69 Recommendation 10 05 i Price E Sound Quality 5 2 Cosmetic Design 6 3 fechnical Specifications 7 E 01 None 02 ii Alpine 03 ii Alw 04 Clarion Fase of installation 05 i Eclipse 06 3 JVC 07 ii MIX 08 i Panasonic 12 amp l Miss 87001 01 initial Last Name Features Technology Previous Experience with Kenwood Warranty Availability Upgradability Other Size Ease of Operation Other 09 Pioneer 10 Rockford 11 Sony Othe 1 Wicit Modet i i Manied 2 ii Single Apt No State ZiP Code 1 ii No one else in household 2 Child under 1 year Male Female Age Male Female Age pii ys di 2 yis 1 ys ifi 2il yis i Undei 15 000 50 000 59 999 6 2 Li 15 000 19 999 7 ii 60 000 74 999 3 i 20 000 529 999 8 i 75 000 99 999 4 ii 30 000 39 999 9 100 000 149 999 5 i 40 000 49 999 10 150 000 amp over esidones de you 2 Rent i ii Crafts 2 ii Listen io Records Tapes CDs 3 ii Avid Book Reading 3 Bible Vevotinnal Reading Foreign favel lunting Shooting Stock Bund in
23. 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 unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on In such a situation turn it off This function permits the CD text MD title and Calender function 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 SCL AUTO Automatic scrolling 31 Scroll Manu SCL MANU Manual scrolling Basic Operations of remote Optional for the KDC 515S KDC X615 FM DISC AM DISC n KDC 6015 er TUNE TRACK FM DISC ATT E 1 8 TRACK SO 0K 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 following the illustration inside the case AWARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children Contact a doctor immediately
24. ack 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 disc 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 gt button Another disc track will be selected and played NOTE e 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 button to display the disc title or the track title 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the titles NOTE Please see the menu settings page 31 about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling Function of the KDC X615 KDC 6015 Disc Name Preset Play DNPP Function of remote with DNPP button If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer you can look for it
25. cking 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 Theft Deterrent Faceplate page 12 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 Accessory gt 3 Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks 4 Refer to the section Theft Deterrent Faceplate page 12 and then reattaching the faceplate ACAUTION Never insert the taptite screws 92 x 6 mm in any other screw holes than the one specified If you insert it in another hole it will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit 39 oubleshooting 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 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 A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded The sound skips on a CD A track will not play POSSIBLE CAUSE The fuse has blown Attenuator is turned on SOLUTION After checking for
26. cted Please see your disc changer manual for details U p to 8 characters and 30 CDs can be registered with this unit Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks If elf another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for the name will be di splayed for it too you want to change the name of a disc repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes eP essing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit but does not erase names stored in a disc changer Menu settings ROW EOS LIT aaa JE EN 1 4 MENU DISP AM KDC X615 KDC 6015 Menu display aw na KDC 515S Menu display IIA Find i LD Lt M D 25 Menu settings Touch Sensor Tone You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button mode operation It can be switched on or off Make a setting for each function referring to the following E operations Display and setting Beep BEEP ON Beep setting is on 1 Enter the menu mode Beep BEEP OFF Beep setting is off Press the MENU button for at least one second MENU is displayed when the menu mode is entered The function that you can adj
27. cy of the treble Setting values 10 0 12 5 15 0 17 5 kHz NOTE This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page30 Treble TRE Adjust the treble level Setting values 8 8 Balance BAL Adjust the balance level Setting values Left 15 Right 15 Fader FAD Adjust the fader level Setting values Front 15 Rear 15 Function of the KDC X615 Bass EXT Switch the Bass Extend mode on off Setting values ON OFF When the bass extend mode is set to on low frequency response is extended by 20 NOTE This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page30 NF Level Adjust the Non fading output level Setting values 15 15 NOTE This mode is available only when the non fading output function is set to on Not available during the Dual zone system is on General features Function of the KDC X615 HPF F Adjust the frequency of the High pass filter for front output Function of the KDC X615 NF Phase Adjust the phase for Non Fading output Setting values Normal 0 Reverse 180 Setting values Through 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz NOTE 150Hz 180Hz 220Hz NOTE You can separately set the high pass filter for front and rear output including preouts The high pass filter works except during non fading preout when switching to non fa
28. dB Signal to Noise ratio lirna aner etes 70dB MONO TTEeDle s o emet ede cia 10kHz 10dB Selectivity 2 80 dB 400 kHz Preout Level mV Load during CD play 1800mV 10kQ Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz Preout Impedance iet re e ete tete eed 6000 AM tuner section General Frequency Range 10 kHz space 530kHz 1700kHz Operating voltage 11 16V allowable sssssuninnsssssseeieee 14 4 V Usable Sensitivity S N 200B 000 28 dBy 25 pV Current COnsUrmption ceo HER e EO droits 10A Installation Size W x H x D 182 x 53 x 161 mm CD player section 7 3 16 x 2 1 16 x 6 5 16 Laserdidde ias GaAlAs A 780 nm Weights temida a 4 0 Ibs 1 8kg Digital filter D A essee 8 Times OverSampling A EE eed iege 1 Bit Spindle Speedi se dee e da 500 200 rpm CLV Wow amp Flutter Below Mesurable Limit Frequency response 10Hz 20kHz 1 dB Total harmonic distortion cece 0 0196 1kHz Signal to Noise ratio 93dB 1kHz 2ynamicstaTigeo su r cd espe code Or ecc inet es o eee cea re 93dB Channel Separation mier eod exe n eM ERR 85dB 43 KENWOOD Please send other correspondence lo Kenwood USA Customer Service NO POSTAGE PO Box 22745 NECESSARY Long Beach CA 90801 5745 IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES EPICA FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 8439 LONG BEACH CA POSTAGE TO BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE KENWOOD PO BOX 173272 DE
29. ding The factory defaul settings for front output and rear output are through This mode is available only when the non fading output function is set to on V OFFSET VOS Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting the level difference Function of the KDC X615 between the basic sound level and the required level HPF R Adjust the frequency of the High pass filter for rear Setting values 8 output Setting values Through 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz 180Hz 220Hz NOTE You can separately set the high pass filter for front and rear output including preouts The high pass filter works except during non fading preout when switching to non fading The factory defaul settings for front output and rear output are through Function of the KDC X615 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 NOTE This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate Function of the KDC X615 System is on page30 The settings you can preset are bass center frequency bass LPF NF Adjust the frequency of the Low pass filter for Non level bass quality factor bass extension treble center Fading output frequency and treble level Setting values 50 Hz 80 Hz
30. ected you can directly input made letters using the number letter entry buttons on the remote Example Use the following table to enter the name DANCE 3 Press either the mt or gt gt button to move the cursor to the desired position The ma 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 Character Button to press Times pressed 4 Each time the gt I button is pressed the characters to be entered change as listed below Press the DISC or DISC button to display the desired character 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for Characters that can be displayed are as follows the name y 6 Press either the NAME S button on the main unit or the OK Alphabet upper case A Z button on the remote Alphabet lower case a z KDC X615 6015 Only The is name is stored and the disc name preset mode is Y canceled Numerals and symbols 0 9 9 95 amp M lt gt I If you make no entry in a 10 second period the name will be ND ES ES a i stored with the characters input so far Special characters amp amp i i auGuRNCczhil a amp Biissauhes i i NOTE KDC X615 6015 Only e The number of characters and discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is 24 conne
31. erte ou d endommagement de celui que vous poss dez Attentie Deze kaart is nodig als u een nieuw pares wilt aanschat fen in geval van diefsta of beschadiging Attenzione Questa scheda necessaria per acquistare un nuovo pannello frontale dopo un furto o danni Atenci n Este tarjeta es necesaria para comprar el panei en ei caso de que le haya sido robado o se haya estropeado KENWOOD CORPORATION Page USA 2 Australia 3 Caneda 4 Military 8 Belgique et Grand duch de Luxembourg amp Danmark Deutschland 3 Nederland io Portugal 18 UK amp ireland 11 Ssteneich 44 Eliss 42 Espa a 12 France 13 talia 13 Suomi 4 Andorra 18 iceland 14 Malta 18 Norge i5 Schweiz ig Svizzeia 15 Suisse 15 Sverige 15 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the Product As mentioned on this page of this booklel our Warranty is only valid in the countries listed H your country is nol listed please contact your retailei for information on warranty procedure or wiite to KENWOOD Customer information Center 83 17 89 Aobada Meguro ku Tokyo 153 0042 JAPAN Kenwood Corporation Customer information Center
32. f 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 BRI button while the track number is blinking The track starts playing Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating Press the I button NOTE You cannot use the direct track search function while doing track or disc scans or using random or magazine random play Function of the KDC X615 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 second period the number entry mode will automatically be canceled NOTE e Input O to select disc 10 elf 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 I button Track Disc Repeat Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to Turning Repeat Play On Off Press the REP butto
33. he dimmer wire SWPRE N Fad Non fading preout is not connected NOTE Display and setting You cannot use the high pass filter with non fading preout Dimmer ON The dimmer setting is on Dimmer OFF The dimmer setting is off KEX ec4 dB Sound Coordinate system When this system is set to on the sound coordinate factors Bass Frequency Bass quality Bass extension and Treble Switching Graphic Display You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off frequency appear during the audio control mode The initial setting is ON Display and setting Display and setting Kex ec4 dB set ON The sound coordinate factors appear Graphic GRAP ON The graphic display works and can be adjusted Graphic GRAP OFF The graphic display does not work Kex ec4 dB set OFF The sound coordinate factors are not appeared Black Mask This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the display if there is too much information in the display Function of the KDC X615 External Amp Control Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit Display and setting AMP BASS FLT 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 X501F PS501F X401M PS401M X301T PS301T X201T PS201T Clean
34. he 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 there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title track title has not been recorded NO TEXT is displayed for CD and NO TITLE NO NAME is display for MD Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text some characters may not be displayable The 9 indicator lights while the clock is displayed Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play Hold down on the gt ei 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 NOTE 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 normal play will automatically resume Search forward or backward thro Making a Reverse Track Search ugh the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to Press the I button to display the desired track number Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track twice to search back to t track and so forth Play starts at the beginning of NOTE Pressing the ke button while lis back to the beginning of that trac recycled t
35. in the display during the Changer Mode 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 L41 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 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 gt gt 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 gt gt 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 has a title NO PANEL The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed Replace it E
36. ipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made This equipment has been tested and found o comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference o 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 urning 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety precautions 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 When extending the ignition battery or ground wires make sure to use automotive
37. isplay for Tuner ites Station Name Preset Play SNPP us Installation Station Name Preset SNPS Accessories Installation Procedure CD External disc control features Connecting Wires to Terminals Playing CDs Installation Playing Other Disc mode ses Switching Display for Discs A Troubleshooting Guide Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play LE n Trac Fe Specifications Disc Direct Track Search Direct Disc Search Track Disc Repeat Trac D R MANU Q andom Play agazine Random Play ext Scroll isc Name Preset Play DNPP Presetting Disc Names DNPS A Warning ACAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure In compliance with Federal Regulations following are reproductions of labels on or inside the product relating to laser product safety NOTE KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967 3 ISHIKAWA CHO HACHIOJI SHI TOKYO JAPAN KENWOOD CORP CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO 21 CFR 1040 10 CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J Location Bottom Panel 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 equ
38. loudness on and off Function of the KDC X615 Non Fading Output You can turn the non fading output on and off while the preout is switched to the non fading preout Turning non fading output On Off Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function ON or OFF NF ON is displayed when the non fading output is set ON 44 General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or detached form the unit helping to deter theft Removing the Faceplate 1 When the control panel is visible Press the release button When the control panel has been hidden Press the upper side of the faceplate 2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out 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 Hiding the control panel 1 Press the release button and slide open the faceplate 2 Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the panel 3 Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks ACAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing
39. n bottom 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 37 Installation E Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Refer to the section Theft deterrent faceplate P 12 and then remove the faceplate 2 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure AccessoryG Removal tool 3 When the upper level is removed remove the lower two locations M NOTE The frame can be removed from manner 1 he bottom side in the same L 1 2 3 4 Push upward the removal Removing the Unit Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame P 38 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 Accessory Removal tool tool toward the top 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 Installation E Lo
40. n for disc changers Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode Number letter entry buttons KDC X615 only Used to specify the track disc number used in direct track disc searches Use to enter letters during disc name preset 34 Accessories External view ACAUTION The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit as shown above Rw ooo Installation Procedure Number of items ls To prevent a short circuit remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the O 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 Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit Install the unit in your car Reconnect the battery Press the reset button 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 f the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that the aceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening f the fuse blows first make sure the wires aren
41. n name input selects digits and symbols 8 gt Il butt Selects 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 on nd cancels the Program Type Selection PTY mode he type of characters at the time of entering the station Enters a name Number letter entry buttons KDC X615 only Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations Use to enter letters alphabetical during station name preset Basic Operations of remote Optional for the KDC 515S CD External disc control features lt gt buttons Press the Hte button to search through the tracks backward Press the gt gt button to search through the tracks forward Use to move the cursor while entering disc name DISC buttons for disc changers Press the DISC button to search through the discs backward Press the DISC button to search through the discs forward Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name Pil 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 butto
42. n the NOTE display When the CA C1AX is being used the AUX Mode will This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system replace the External Disc Control Mode y y is on page30 NOTE Presetting AUX name You can call the following settings with this function bass Only when the KCA S210A is connected center frequency bass level bass quality factor bass l In the AUX mode press the NAME S button for at least two extension treble center frequency and treble level setting seconds NAME SET is display and AUX name mode is entered Their setting values are different depending on the setting of Input the characters referring to the section on Presetting Disc the mobile preset plan mode Names DNPS page24 Function of the KDC X615 Function of the KDC X615 Bass F Adjust the center frequency of the bass Setting values 60 70 80 100 Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1 00 1 25 or 1 50 150 Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2 00 Hz NOTE This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page30 Bass BAS Adjust the bass level Setting values 8 8 Function of the KDC X615 Bass Q Adjust the Bass quality factor Setting values 1 00 1 25 1 50 2 00 This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on page30 Function of the KDC X615 TreF Adjust the center frequen
43. n to switch repeat track disc play on and off as follows 90 v rack Repeat ON v Disc Repeat ON Function of disc changers v Track Disc Repeat OFF T Repeat T REP ON is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on D Repeat D REP ON is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on NOTE 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 T Scan TSCN 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 Press the gt II or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally NOTE e The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once Disc Scan 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 Starting the disc scan Press the D SCN button D Scan DSCN 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 blinks in the display Sto
44. not connect the connector O a rear output terminal NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit consult each manual Rear left output White Iis Non fading left output KDC X615 only F Rear right output Red I uvau Non fading right output KDC X615 only Front right output Red Front left output White KENWOOD disc changer 1NOYW DAB control input Display Data Output Jack Outputs data representing the unit s current state causing it to appear in the external display To connect to this jack a converting adapter optional is necessary KDC X615 6015 only If no connections are made do not let the wire come out from the tab When using the optional power amplifier mmm to its power control terminal Connect either to the power control terminal when i using the optional power amplifier or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle To car light control switch To EXT AMP CONT terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function Ignition key Switch Car fuse box Main fuse Battery Power control wire Blue White ANT CONT Motor antenna control wire Blue ILLUMI EXT CONT Dimmer control wire Orange White External amplifier control wi
45. o the last track on the Making a Forward Track Search he beginning of the previous he displayed track number ening to track 1 will only search The reverse search is not disc Press the button to display the desired track number Press once to fast forward to t forward to the track after that Play starts at the beginning of NOTE You cannot make a forward last track on a disc rack 19 he next track twice to fast and so forth he displayed track number search when listening to the CD External disc control features 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 Function of the KDC X615 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 o
46. of the CD text can be displayed e 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 Release button SCAN REP M RDM DISP DISC RDM D SCN NAME S KDC X615 KDC 6015 Disc number Track number Track time 0 operation CD text cannot be displayed e Regardless of the control unit the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are A Z 0 9 lt gt l T e The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names function IN indicator NOTE T TU LN menen mm disc ELLLLLLLLLLLLL The CD text Presetting Disc Names and Disc Name Preset Play functions may not be operational depending on the unit KDC 5155 Track number Track time Y y CC 01610 D i Mt OL 1 0 Pr eam a T Disc number IN indicator 17 CD External disc control features Playing CDs Playing CDs Press the release 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 CD will start playing Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks The IN indicator will light when
47. on The disc name preset play DNPP mode will be canceled 93 CD External disc control features Presetting Disc Names DNPS NOTE Store the names of discs to be displayed when played The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below depending on the unit that is connected 1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset A press of the II button exits the disc name preset mode NOTE 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 e 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 The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title name or track title is displayed 2 Press the NAME S button for at least two seconds i edi Function of remote with number letter entry buttons D ser playera Ane disc name preset mode S If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997 The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be except for KDC C560 are conn
48. pping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned Press the gt Il 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 LOAD is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer 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 RDM 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 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 gt button Another track will be selected and played NOTE Random play is canceled when you eject the disc 21 CD External disc control features 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 MRDM ON is displayed when magazine random play is turned on The disc and tr
49. prevent a short circuit when replacing a use first disconnect the wiring harness Do not place any object between the aceplate 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 aceplate Doing so will cause damage or malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the open aceplate or place objects on it Doing so will cause damage or breakdown IMPORTANT INFORMATION You cannot connect the unit directly to the following CD automatic changers If you want to use older changers with the unit follow the directions below according to the 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 unit the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit f you experience problems during installation cons
50. re Pink Black KDC X615 only ACC Car fuse box Ignition wire Red ae x B ire Yell Fuse 104 attery wire Yellow J Ground wire Black To car chassis FM AM antenna input Accessory White Black To front left Gray Black Q To front right FRONT R speaker G ray Green Black O To rear left REAR L e speaker Green Purple Blac To rear right Purple Installation BW Installation Accessory 6 Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and Self tapping AccessoryQ attach it in place Screw Metal mounting commercially strap available NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place If the unit is unstable it may malfunction for example the sound may skip E installing in Japanese Made Cars 1 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame P 38 and then remove the hard rubber frame 2 Mount the J Car trim plate with the thick part at the bottom 3 Align the holes in the unit two locations on each side with he vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws T N N 6 mm y gt se g le gu M5mm M5mm T Toyota cars N Nissan cars Accessory for Nissan car Accessory for Toyota car Accessory 8 J Car Trim Plate place thick part o
51. roduct ever needs service 1 Take or ship it to any KENWOOD Authorized Service Center in the USA along with amp complete description of problem Gfyvouareuncertaliiasto whether a Sei vice Center is authorized please call 800 KENWOOD forthe ne Service Center 1 860 36 9883 2 Although you must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for wa the ietuin shipping charges if the repairs ere covered by the warra ithin the 3 Whensve you units are taken or sent for warranty service vou must include a copy o as proof of warranty coverage LINETATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES KENWOOD S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMEN i CF THE PRODUCT AT OUR OPTION KENWOOD SHALL NOI BE ABI E FOR 1 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN KENWOOD REO COMPONENTS DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG ANIM THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY service we wi ie OR OTHERWISE D WARRANTY LASTS AND O INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIA DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE TO YOU O NOT ALLOW TATIONS AND This warranty gives you specific lega r
52. rol mode 2 AUX mode NOTE Source tone memory v Each source tape CD MD FM AM and disc changer has its Standby mode own memory in which to store the bass treble and N F level LJ settings The settings made for a particular source are recalled automatically whenever you use that source for example FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM AM for AM etc 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 3 Adjust each mode power to the unit on Use this mode when you want to have Press the H 1 button Pn the display illuminated but don t want to listen to anything Please refer to the following for the adjusting values NOTE 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode 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 Kex ec4 EC4 Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting switching adapter KCA S210A or CA C1AX or CD changer Press the preset buttons 1 6 KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 is Settings 1 Flat 2 Rock 3 Pops Top40 4 Jazz tb Easy connected to this unit 6 Scan of 1 5 KDC X615 6015 only During the AUX mode AUX AUX name will show i
53. rs for each text he calendar function can be set up to 30 cases o delete the date and text setting set both the month and day of the date to 00 or set all of the text to blanks 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 switches as follows NOTE 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 28 Once the security code function has been activated Security 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 Selec NOTE The fou the four digits to use in your security code 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 Keep pressing the FM button until the Security SECURITY appears in the display Press the AM button to search in the other direction Pre
54. 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 balance settings The input output wires or wiring harness are connected ncorrectly One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in he car The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally Reconnect the input output wires or the wiring harness correctly See the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals Press the reset button on the unit see p 5 Check the speaker wiring 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 speaker Pull the antenna out all the way The antenna control wire is not connected The battery wire has not been connected to the proper erminal Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected The CD is upside down Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals Load the CD with the labeled side up The CD is quite dirty The CD is scratched or dirty Random play has been selected 40 Clean the
55. ss either the lt 4 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 can start inputting the code 4 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 4 Display 3 CODE appears in the display you can start inputting the code Press the Preset button and input the security code again Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds APPROVED will appear in the display with the security code unction 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 wi ab be canceled automatically Follow the steps from 5 to 9 ove again If you press the RESET button or remove the battery 6 5 1 wan 2 1 0 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 29 The first time you turn the unit on again CODE will
56. t pen or a similar utensil Do not stick tape on either side of the CD Tape Storing CDs Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct 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 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 gt 0 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 the unit to malfunction e Be sure to use CDs with disc mark WEE 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 gt AM NF Release button ATT LOUD 1 6 AUD K
57. 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 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 Handling CDs Do not touch the recorded side of the CD the side opposite the label when holding it Ww 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 ballpoin
58. tion is displayed Switching Display for Tuner You can change the display used when listening to the radio Changing the Display Each time you press the DISP button the display changes as follows Station frequency v SNPS name only when being preset v Clock v Date The 9 indicator lights while the clock is displayed Function of the KDC X615 KDC 6015 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 Ce FMT FM2 FM3 AM Each time you press the PI button the station display switches in the forward direction Each time you press the k lt button the station display switches in the reverse direction Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed as frequencies NOTE Changing the Displayed Band Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM displays in that order Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the reverse direction 2 Once the name is displayed for the station you want to listen to Press the OK button Reception starts of the displayed station and the station name preset play mode ends
59. ult your Kenwood dealer e Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly The original operating condition will return KENWOOD A S AAA Y BE Reset button We recommend the use of the Security Code function see p 28 to prevent theft Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 F 5 C The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used o 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 he 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 terminals 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
60. 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 41 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 NOTE You can store six stations in each of the FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM bands 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 especially 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 14 Press the preset station button 1 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled sta
61. ust is indicated with the current The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks 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 Manual Time Adjustment Press the AM button to search through the functions Adjust the time manually backward Example If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor Display and setting tone function from on to off first search through the 1 Select the display Clock Adjust CLK ADJ during the selecting functions until you see Beep BEEP ON in the function in the menu system display 2 Press either the I or BPI button for at least two seconds to UD TM Ft enter the Manual time adjustment mode ALL LO The time display will blink 3 Adjusting the hours 3 Changing setting for currently displayed function Press the FM button to advance the hours or press the AM Press either the te or gt gt button button to make the hours go back The setting will change for each function Adjusting the minutes Example The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from Press the P button to advance the minutes or press the on to off and Beep BEEP OFF is displayed e button to make the minutes go back T rn VU rm 4 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode ALPE wrr 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button NOTE Make sure to end the menu mode when finished
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