Kenwood KDC-152 CD Receiver Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-152 CD Receiver

Safety

WARNING: Stop the car before operating the unit.

Important to know…

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
• Caution: Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.
• Condensation: When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
• In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
• This unit can only play the CDs with:
• The illustrations in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the illustrations may differ from what appears on the actual equipment.
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase external components, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.
• Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual on the following site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

Preparation

How to attach/detach the faceplate

• Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also, avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with your fingers.

How to reset your unit

If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset button.The unit returns to factory settings when the reset button is pressed.

Discs that cannot be used

• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.
• You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable disc that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your disc writing software and your disc recorder instruction manual.)A
• 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempting to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.

How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405)

When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

This perchlorate WARNING applies only to the product sold or distributed in California USA “Perchlorate Material–special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

Caution:

• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
• Lithium battery. The a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children and in the original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed contact a physician immediately.

Basic operations

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

Cleaning the connector: The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
• Do not use any accessories for the disc.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
• Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

When you press or hold the following button(s)…

Main unit	Remote controller	General operation
SRC	—	Turns on. Turns off if pressed and held.
	SRC	Selects the available sources (TUNER, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. •   If the source is ready, playback also starts. “CD” is selectable only when a disc is loaded.
Volume knob (turn)	VOL	Adjusts the volume level.
		Selects items.
Volume knob (press)		Confirms selection.
	—	Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
BAND	*AM– / #FM+	Select the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3) or AM. Select the next/previous folder. (Pressing BAND on the main unit can only select the next folders.)
		Pauses/resumes playback of a disc.
	—	Mutes the sound while listening to a radio or an external component connected to the auxiliary input jack.
	+	Searches for a radio station. Select track/file. Fast-forwards/reverses tracks if pressed and held.
SCRL DISP	—	Changes the display information. Scrolls the display information if pressed and held. Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 6) if pressed and held while on the clock display screen.
—	AUD	Enters [AUDIO CTRL] settings directly.
—	ATT	Attenuates the sound. •   To return to the previous level, press the button again.
		Returns to the previous item.
	EXIT	Exit from setting mode. •   Press and holdon the main unit will also exit from the setting mode.

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. (page 13)

When a call comes in, “CALL” appears.

• The audio system pauses.
• To continue to listen to the audio system during a call, press SRC. “CALL” disappears and the audio system resumes.

When a call ends, “CALL” disappears.

• The audio system resumes.

Getting started

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO]→[PRESS]→[VOLUME KNOB]

1. Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected as the initial setup.
2. Press the volume knob again to confirm. [DEMO OFF] appears.
3. If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts.

Setting the demonstration mode

1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
2. Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO MODE], then press enter.
3. Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or [OFF]. If [ON] is selected, the display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.
4. Hold to finish the procedure.

Adjusting the clock

1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3. Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press to enter.
4. Press the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJ], then press to enter. Clock hour flashes on the display.
5. Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press to enter the minute adjustment. Clock minutes flash on the display.
6. Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm. Pressto move between the hour and minute adjustment.
7. Hold to finish the procedure.

Initial settings before operations

1. PressSRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
2. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
3. Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press enter.
4. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See the table below for selection.
5. Holdto finish the procedure.

Listening to the radio

1. PressSRC to select “TUNER.”
2. Press BAND repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).
3. Pressto search for a station.

Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

While listening to the radio…

1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
3. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See the table below for selection.
4. Holdto finish the procedure.

Item	Selectable setting (Preset: *)
SEEK MODE	Select the tuning mode forbuttons. AUTO1*: Automatically search for a station. ; AUTO2: Search in the order of the stations in the preset memory. ; MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
AUTO MEMORY	YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO*: Cancels (automatic memorizing is not activated). (Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (page 6)
MONO SET	ON: Improves the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost). ; OFF*: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).

Using the remote controller (RC-405)
FM+ / AM–: Selects band.
( + ) : Select station.
1 – 6: Select a preset station.

Listening to a disc

1. PressSRC to turn on the power.
2. Insert a disc into the loading slot. Playback starts automatically.
3. Pressto resume/pause playback (if necessary).

Selecting Repeat Play

Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly to make a selection.

• Audio CD: TRAC (track) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
• MP3/WMA: FILE REPEAT, FOLD (folder) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Selecting Random Play

Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) repeatedly to make a selection.

• Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF
• MP3/WMA: FOLD (folder) RANDOM, ALL RANDOM, RANDOM OFF
• Press and hold number button 3 (ALL RDM) to select “ALL RANDOM” only if “RANDOM OFF” is selected initially.

Selecting Scan Play

Press number button 2 (SCAN) repeatedly to make a selection.

• Audio CD: TRAC (track) SCAN, SCAN OFF
• MP3/WMA: FILE SCAN, SCAN OFF

If scan play is selected, the unit starts playing the first 10-second intro of the music in the disc or the current folder. If “SCAN OFF” is selected, the unit resumes normal play of the current song.

Listening to the other external components

1. Preparation: Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 6) PressSRC to select “AUX.”
2. Turn on the external component and start playing.
3. Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.

Function settings

1. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter
3. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
   • See the table below for selection.
   • Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated.
   • Pressto return to the previous item.
4. Holdto finish the procedure.

[AUDIO CTRL]: While listening to any source except in STANDBY state…

• [SUB-W LEVEL/ SUB-W SET/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W]. (page 6)
• [SUB-W LEVEL/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUB-W SET] is set to [ON].

[settings]

Troubleshooting

Installation/connection

Part list:

• A Faceplate…………………………………………………….. (×1)
• B Escutcheon ………………………………………………… (×1)
• C Mounting sleeve ……………………………………… (×1)
• D Wiring harness ………………………………………….. (×1)
• E Removal tool …………………………………………….. (×2)
• F Flat head screw (for Nissan cars) ……….. (×4)
• G Round head screw (for Toyota cars) …. (×4)

Basic procedure

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the – terminal of the car battery.
2. Make proper input and output wire connections.
   • “Wiring connection” (page 13)
3. Install the unit to your car.
   • “Installing the unit” (page 14)
4. Reconnect the – terminal of the car battery.
5. Reset the unit. (page 3)

Warning

• The unit can only be installed in a car with a 12 V DC power supply, and negative ground.
• 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.
• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before
  installing the unit.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Caution

• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the 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.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Make sure the faceplate will not hit the lid of the console (if any) when closing and opening.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
• 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 · wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
• Do not touch the metal part of this unit during and shortly after the use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave this work to professionals.
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

Wiring connection

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