Kenwood KDC-105 User manual

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 model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on
the product.
Model KDC-205, KDC-205CR, KDC-105 Serial number
KDC-205
KDC-205CR
KDC-105
©B64-2670-00 / 00 (KN)
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
RECEPTOR DE CD
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Contents
Safety precautions......................3
About CDs...................................5
General features .........................6
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Clock Display
Adjusting Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features .............................9
Tuning Mode
Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
CD player features....................11
Playing CD
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Track Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Accessories ...............................13
Installation Procedure ..............13
Connecting Wires
to Terminals ...........................14
Installation ................................15
Troubleshooting Guide .............17
Specifications ...........................19
Warning .....................................20
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Safety precautions
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
•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-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2
(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.
•If 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.
2WARNING
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 set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
•To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
•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
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
•To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
•Do not place any object between the
faceplate 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.
2CAUTION 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.
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Safety precautions
•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.
•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
to 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
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
NOTE Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust 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.
CLK ADJ
AUTO
AME
SCAN
AUD RDM REP
OFF
CRSC
LOUD
Reset button
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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 center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
•CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
•CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
•This unit can only play the CDs with
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
•ACD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
CD storage
•Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
•Store CDs in their cases.
Burrs
Burrs
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Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Attenuator
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Volume
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUnE"
CD "CD"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "STBY"
Selecting the Source
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Power
General features
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CLK ADJ
AUTO
AME
SCAN
AUD RDM REP
OFF
CRSC
LOUD
AM FM ¢4
Q/
AUD
SRC
ATT/
LOUD
13
ud
CLK/
ADJ
ATT indicator
LOUD indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
Release button
(KDC-205/KDC-205CR only)
Clock display
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1Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
4Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass level "BAS" –8 — +8
Middle level "MID" –8 — +8
Treble level "TRE" –8 — +8
Balance "BL" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "FD" Rear 15 — Front 15
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Audio Control
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
1Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting Display
Flat "FLAT"
Rock "ROCK"
Top 40 "TP40"
Pops "POPS"
Jazz "JAZZ"
Easy "EASY"
•Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
8).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
•When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and
Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values.
System Q
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.
Loudness
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Function of the KDC-205/KDC-205CR
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
1Turn the power OFF
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
2Set the DSI
While pressing the [1] and [3] button, press the [SRC] button.
Each time the step 1 and 2 operation is done the DSI turns ON or
OFF.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
1Select the clock display
Press the [CLK] button.
2Enter clock adjustment mode
Press the [ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds.
The clock display blinks.
3Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4Exit clock adjustment mode
Press the [CLK] button.
Adjusting Clock
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed the clock display turns ON or
OFF.
Clock Display
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STBY" display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type Display
OFF "SP-F"
For the OEM speaker "SP-O"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP-6"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP-5"
4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Speaker Setting
General features
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Function of the KDC-205/KDC-205CR
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 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
1Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the
faceplate.
2Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features
CLK ADJ
AUTO
AME
SCAN
AUD RDM REP
OFF
CRSC
LOUD
AM
FM/
CRSC ¢4
SRC 1 - 6
AUTO/
AME
ST indicator
Band display Preset station number Frequency display
AUTO indicator CRSC indicator
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Calling up the stations in the memory.
1Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2Call up the station
Press the [1] —[6] button.
Preset Tuning
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
Auto Memory Entry
Putting the station in the memory.
1Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] —
[6] button.
Station Preset Memory
Selecting the station.
1Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUnE" display.
2Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Tuning
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
Tuning mode Display Operation
Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.
indicator
Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations
seek indicator in the Preset memory.
Manual — Normal manual tuning control.
Tuning Mode
Tuner features
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Temporarily 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)
CLK ADJ
AUTO
AME
SCAN
AUD RDM REP
OFF
CRSC
LOUD
¢4
SRC SCAN
0
RDM REP
RDM
indicator
SCN
indicator
REP indicator Track time
Track number
IN indicator
CD player features
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Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Track Search
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
When a CD is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Eject the CD
Press the [0] button.
3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting
them into this unit can cause damage.
Playing CD
CD player features
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Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, the "RDM" indicator is ON and the track number
blinks.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Random Play
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
1Start Track Scan
Press the [SCAN] button.
"SCN" indicator is ON.
2Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Track Scan
Replaying the song you're listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Track Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, the "REP" indicator is ON.
Track Repeat
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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. To 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. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the -battery.
8. Press the reset button.
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.
•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.
•If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
•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.
•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.
•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).
For example, if you connect the +connector of the left speaker
to a front output terminal, do not connect the -connector to a
rear output terminal
•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.
2CAUTION
2WARNING
Accessories
Installation Procedure
.........1
13
5
External view
......... Number of items
External view
......... Number of items
.........4
4
.........2
2
.........4
.........1
(KDC-205/KDC-205CR only)
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P.CONT
ANT.
CONT.
TEL MUTE
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) Wiring harness
(Accessory1)25
29
White/Black
32
Gray/Black
35
Green/Black
38
Purple/Black
White
31
Gray
34
Green
37
Purple
40
To front left
speaker 30
To front right
speaker 33
To rear right
speaker 39
To rear left
speaker 36
Ignition wire (Red) 20
Battery wire (Yellow) 21
Ground wire (Black) ·(To car chassis) 22
Ignition key
switch
10
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
11
ACC 13
Car fuse
box 14
Battery 12
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 4
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Power control/Motor antenna
control wire (Blue/White)
16
6 Connect either to the power control terminal
when using the optional power amplifier, or to
the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Not Used9
Do not let the wire come
out from the tab. 4b
Not Used9
Do not let the wire come
out from the tab. 4b
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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.
■Installing in Japanese-Made Cars
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
T
N
N
TT/N
Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4...for Toyota car
•During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided.
The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit.
•Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with
excessive force during the installations.
1Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 16)
and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory
screws.
34
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Installation
Accessory5
■Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
(KDC-205/205CR only)
Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 ×16 mm) in any other screw hole
than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact
and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
If you want to fasten the
faceplate to the main unit so
that it does not fall off,
screw in the provided screw
(ø4 X 16 mm) in the hole
shown below.
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■Removing the hard rubber frame
2When 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
1Engage 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.
Accessory2
Removal tool
Accessory2
Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
■Removing the Unit
4Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from
the catch pins on the removal
tool.
5Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
1Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then
remove the hard rubber frame.
2Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.
3Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
Installation
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Troubleshooting 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 the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
☞Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
?Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
✔The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
☞Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
?There’s a source you can’t switch.06
✔There’s no CD inserted.
☞Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't swhich to each source.
?The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
☞Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
✔The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
?Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔Tuner source is selected.
☞High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
?No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
☞Center the fader and balance settings.
✔The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
☞Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
?The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞Check the speaker wiring.
✔The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
?The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔The preout jack is being used.
☞The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
Tuner source
?Radio reception is poor.39
✔The car antenna is not extended.
☞Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
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Troubleshooting Guide
Disc source
?The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞Clean the CD.
✔The CD is upside-down.53
☞Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔The disc is severely scratched.55
☞Try another disc instead.
?The specified track will not play.58-a
✔Random play has been selected.
☞Turn off random play.
?Track repeat, track scan, and random play start by themselves.59-a
✔The setting is not canceled.
☞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.
?Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
☞Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
?A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
✔The CD is upside-down.
☞Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔The CD is quite dirty.63
☞Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 5).
?Can’t remove disc.64
✔The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
ACC switch was turned OFF.
☞The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
?The disc won’t insert.65
✔There’s already another disc inserted.
☞Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
?Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔For the albums first or last song.
☞For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
E-04: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
➪Clean the CD and load it correctly.
IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.E59
➪Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the
display continues to flash even when the CD has
been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
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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).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity (±400 kHz).......................................................≥80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
CD player section
Laser diode .......................................................................GaAlAs
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed...............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response (±1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ................................................93 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB
Audio section
Maximum output power
KDC-205 ....................................................................50 W x 4
KDC-205CR/105.........................................................45 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ...............................................................100 Hz ±10 dB
Middle : ..............................................................1 kHz ±10 dB
Treble : .............................................................10 kHz ±10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤600 Ω
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 155 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/10 inch
Weight...................................................................3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
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English
2Warning
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 WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
2CAUTION
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
This equipment has been tested and found to
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 to
radio communications, if it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•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.
NOTE
NOTE
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