Kenwood KDC-U3553 User manual

KDC-U3553
KDC-3554UGM
KDC-3554URM
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET0745-001A (MW/M2W/M0/M20)© 2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
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Safety 2
Preparation 3
How to attach/detach the faceplate
How to reset your unit
Basic operations 4
Getting started 5
Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations
Listening to the radio 7
Changing the frequency steps (for
)
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
Listening to a disc/ USB device 9
Start playing a disc
Connecting a USB device
Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
Selecting a folder/track/file
Listening to the other external
components 10
Using the remote controller (RC-405) 10
Equipped for
Basic operations
Direct Access Tuning
Direct Music Search
Function settings 12
Troubleshooting 14
Installation/connection 15
Basic procedure
Warning
Caution
Wiring connection
Installing the unit
Removing the unit
Specifications 19
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 air-
conditioned, 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.
A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX
(max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) is
required for connecting a USB device.
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/
CONTENTS
Remote controller (RC-405) is equipped
for .
can also be
remotely controlled with an optionally
purchased remote controller.
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Preparation
How to attach/detach the faceplate
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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.
Keep the faceplate in its casing while
detached.
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.
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The unit returns to factory settings when the
reset button is pressed.
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 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.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
Reset button
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 16, 17)
When a call comes in, “CALL” appears.
The audio system pauses.
To continue listen to the audio system during a call, press
SRC. “CALL” disappear and the audio system resumes.
When a call ends, “CALL”
disappear.
The audio system resumes.
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The following indicator lights up when...
ST : A stereo broadcast is received (FM).
IN : A disc is in the unit.
For :
TI : Traffic Information function is turned on.
RDS : Radio Data System service is available.
Basic operations
Volume knob
Loading slot Ejects the disc
Detaches the faceplate
Display window
Auxiliary input jack
USB terminal
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Button General operation
SRC
Turns on.
Turns off if pressed and held.
Selects the available sources (TUNER, USB, 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)
Adjusts the volume level.
Selects items.
Volume knob
(press)
Confirms selection.
Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3), MW/ SW1/ SW2, or MW/LW when
“TUNER” is selected as the source.
Enters Music Search mode.
1 (–) / 2 (+) Selects the previous/next folder.
6 ( ) Pauses/resumes playback of a disc/ USB device.
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Button General operation
4
/ ¢
Searches for radio station.
Selects 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
in clock display screen.
Selects Random Play. (page 9)
Returns to the previous item.
Exit from setting mode if pressed and held.
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.)
8 cm CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.
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.
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 to enter.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or [OFF].
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about
20 seconds.
4 Hold to finish the procedure.
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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 Turn 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 minute adjustment.
Clock minutes flashes on the display.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
Press 4 / ¢to move between the hour and minute adjustment.
7 Hold to finish the procedure.
Initial settings before operations
1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
5 Hold to finish the procedure.
Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
PRESET TYPE NORM*: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/
SW2). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/
MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2).
KEY BEEP ON*/ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
TDF ALARM ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF*: Cancels.
RUSSIAN SET ON: Folder name, file name, song title, artist name, album name are displayed in Russian (if applicable). ;
OFF*: Cancels.
P-OFF WAIT Sets the duration when the unit will automatically turns off (while in standby mode) to save the battery.
–––: Cancels ; 20M*: 20 minutes ; 40M: 40 minutes ; 60M: 60 minutes
BUILTIN AUX ON*: Enables “AUX” in source selection. Sound of the connected external component is produce through the
car speakers. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection.
CD READ 1*: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2:
Forces to play as a music CD. No
sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
SWITCH PRE REAR*/ SUB-W: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the
rear of the unit (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT OFF*/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.
F/W UP xx.xx YES*: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO:
Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
[TDF ALARM] is selectable only for .
[RUSSIAN SET/ P-OFF WAIT] is selectable only for .
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Listening to the radio
1 Press SRC to select “TUNER.”
2 Press repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ LW/ SW1/ SW2).
3 Press 4 / ¢to search for a station.
Hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station.
Press briefly to recall memorized station.
Changing the frequency steps (for )
You can change the frequency step of FM/ MW:
FM : 50 kHz to 200 kHz
MW : 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
2 While pressing number buttons 1(–) and 5, press SRC.
Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears.
To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure.
When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.
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 table below for selection.
4 Hold to finish the procedure.
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *)
LOCAL SEEK ON: Searches only stations with good reception. (For : MW/SW1/ SW2 stations only ;
For : FM stations only.) ; OFF*: Cancels.
SEEK MODE Selects the tuning mode for
4 / ¢ buttons.
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: Improve the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost). ; OFF*: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).
PTY SEARCH Selects the available Program Type (see table below). Then, press
4 / ¢ to start searching.
Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language
(ENGLISH*/ FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press to confirm.
TI ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF*: Cancels.
NEWS SET 00M – 90M: Sets the time for receiving the next news bulletin. ; OFF*: Cancels.
AF SET ON*: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same program in the same Radio Data
System network with better reception when the current reception is poor. ; OFF:
Cancels.
REGIONAL ON*: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; OFF: Cancels.
ATP SEEK ON*: Automatically searches for a station with better reception when the traffic information‘s reception is
poor. ; OFF: Cancels.
[PTY SEARCH/ TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK] is selectable only for .
[MONO SET/ PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the source is “FM.”
[TI/ NEWS SET/ AF SET/ REGIONAL/ ATP SEEK] is selectable only when the source is “FM.” If other playback source is
selected, these settings are selectable under [TUNER SET] item. (page 13)
For :
Available Program Type ( [SPEECH] : White character item. ; [MUSIC] : Black character item) :
SPEECH MUSIC NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE
DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M (music) ROCK M (music) EASY M (music)
LIGHT M (music) CLASSICS
OTHER M (music) WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL
RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY
NATION M (music)
OLDIES FOLK M (music) DOCUMENT
The unit will search for the Program type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if selected.
The Radio Data System feature won't work where the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.
If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, the adjusted volume is
memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time Traffic Information function is
turned on.
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Start playing a disc
1 Press SRC to turn on the power.
2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Playback starts automatically.
3 Press number button 6 ( )to 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
AAC/MP3/WMA :
FILE REPEAT, FOLD (folder) REPEAT,
REPEAT OFF
Selecting Random Play
Press repeatedly to make a selection.
Audio CD : DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF
AAC/MP3/WMA : FOLD (folder) RANDOM,
RANDOM OFF
For AAC/MP3/WMA: Press and hold to
select “ALL RANDOM.” (Applicable only if
“RANDOM OFF” is selected initially.)
Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN”indicator goes off.)Loading slot
Press to select track/file.
Hold to fast-forwards/reverses.
Listening to a disc/ USB device
Press to select previous/next folder.
• Not available if “ALL RANDOM” is
selected.
USB device (commercially available)
USB terminal
Connecting a USB device
The source automatically switches, and
playback starts.
CA-U1EX (Max.: 500 mA)
(optional accessory)
Selecting a folder/track/file
1 Press to enter Music Search mode.
“SEARCH” appears, then the current file
name appears on the display.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/
track/file, then press to confirm.
To return to the root folder (or first track for
audio CD), press number button 5.
To return to the previous folder, press .
To cancel the Music Search mode, press
and hold .
< or > on the display indicates that
preceded/next item is available.
For USB device* : To skip search, press
4/¢.
* This operation is effective only for the files
registered in the database created with
Kenwood Music Editor. (See the rear cover.)
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Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [BUILTIN AUX]. (page 6)
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(commercially available)
Portable audio device
(commercially available)
Auxiliary input jack
Listening to the other external
components
1 Press SRC to select “AUX.”
2 Turn on the external component and
start playing.
3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume.
Preparation:
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.
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Insulation sheet
Equipped for
Remote sensor
Do not expose to bright sunlight.
Using the remote controller (RC-405)
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