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Kenwood KDC-CX85 manual

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  • Page 1

    Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installa- tion and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance 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 warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the mo[...]

  • Page 2

    — 2 — English Contents Wa rning .......................................3 Safety precautions ......................4 About CDs ...................................6 General features .........................7 Power Selecting the Source V olume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled S[...]

  • Page 3

    — 3 — 2 Wa rning 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 . Location : Bottom Panel FCC W ARNING This equipment [...]

  • Page 4

    — 4 — English Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: •I nsert 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- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm 2 (A W[...]

  • Page 5

    — 5 — • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer . •P ress the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly . Normal operatin should [...]

  • Page 6

    — 6 — English About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD If the CD cente[...]

  • Page 7

    Tu rning the volume down quickly . Press the [A TT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF . When it’ s ON, the "A TT" indicator blinks. Attenuator Increasing V olume Press the [ u ] button. Decreasing V olume Press the [ d ] button. V olume Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUn[...]

  • Page 8

    Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "OFF" display . 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. Speaker Setting 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 s[...]

  • Page 9

    Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. 1 Tu rn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Set the DSI While pressing the [#1] and [#3] button, press the [SRC] button. Each time the step 1 and 2 operation[...]

  • Page 10

    T uner features Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by sh[...]

  • Page 11

    Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Preset T uning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically . 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at[...]

  • Page 12

    CD/External disc control features T emporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Press the [CRSC] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed CRSC turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, the CRSC indicator is ON. CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) T uner featur[...]

  • Page 13

    Replaying the song/disc you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below . Repeat play Display T rack Repeat "REP" indicator & T rack No. blink. Album Repeat "REP" indicator & Disc No. blink. (Function of disc changer) OFF — T rack/Album Repeat Fu[...]

  • Page 14

    When it's ON, the "RDM" indicator is ON and the track and disc number blink. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order . Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine R[...]

  • Page 15

    [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches. For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). [A TT] button Tu rning the volume down quickly . When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level. Basic operations Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert th[...]

  • Page 16

    [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing album forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays. In Disc source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons T[...]

  • Page 17

    — 17 — 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. 1. T o prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery . 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connec[...]

  • Page 18

    English — 18 — P.CONT.OUT ANT. CONT. FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + REAR L R FM/AM antenna input 1 Rear left output (White) 23 Rear right output (Red) 28 Fuse (10A) 24 2 KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-219/2019V/2019/29MR only) Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 25 29 White/Black 32 Gray/Black 35 Green/Black 38 Purple/Bl[...]

  • Page 19

    — 19 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) ■ Installation 8 mm MAX. ø5mm ø5mm 8mm MAX. ?[...]

  • Page 20

    English — 20 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 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 . Catch Lock 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. Acces[...]

  • Page 21

    — 21 — Tr o ubleshooting 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. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace th[...]

  • Page 22

    English — 22 — Disc source ? "A Vin" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. 50 ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ☞ Set the switch to "N" side. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. 51 ☞ Connect the supported disc changer . (page 4) ? The specified disc does not play , but another one p[...]

  • Page 23

    — 23 — E-0d: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation. E0d ➪ 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. LOAd: Discs are b[...]

  • Page 24

    English — 24 — Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) .................... 9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ............... 15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) Frequency response ( ± 3 dB)[...]

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