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KDC-X615
KDC-6015
KDC-515S
©B64-1625-00 (KW)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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 KENW D 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
KDC-X615/6015/515S(K) Cover 00.12.29 1:52 PM Page 1
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English
Contents
Before use
Warning.........................................................................................3
Safety precautions ........................................................................4
Handling Compact discs ...............................................................6
General features
Power............................................................................................7
Volume..........................................................................................7
Attenuator .....................................................................................7
Switching Modes ..........................................................................8
Audio Control Setting....................................................................8
Mobile Preset..............................................................................11
Loudness ....................................................................................11
Non-Fading utput......................................................................11
Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................12
Tuner features
Tuning .........................................................................................14
Station Preset Memory...............................................................14
Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................14
Switching Display for Tuner........................................................15
Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................15
Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................16
CD/External disc control features
Playing CDs.................................................................................18
Playing ther Disc mode ............................................................18
Switching Display for Discs ........................................................19
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................19
Track Search ...............................................................................19
Disc Search .................................................................................20
Direct Track Search.....................................................................20
Direct Disc Search ......................................................................20
Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................20
Track Scan...................................................................................21
Disc Scan ....................................................................................21
Random Play ...............................................................................21
Magazine Random Play...............................................................22
Text Scroll ...................................................................................22
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) .................................................22
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................24
Menu settings
Menu System .............................................................................26
Touch Sensor Tone .....................................................................26
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................26
Calendar Adjustment ..................................................................27
Calendar Mode............................................................................27
Memo Mode ...............................................................................28
Security Code..............................................................................28
Selectable Illumination ................................................................29
Contrast Adjustment...................................................................30
Dimmer .......................................................................................30
Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................30
Black Mask..................................................................................30
Switching preout.........................................................................30
KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system).....................................30
External Amp Control..................................................................31
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).....................................31
Text Scroll ...................................................................................31
Basic Operations of remote ................................32
Installation
Accessories.................................................................................35
Installation Procedure .................................................................35
Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................36
Installation...................................................................................37
Trou leshooting Guide .......................................40
Specifications .....................................................43
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:44 PM Page 2
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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 WA NING
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
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
KENW D C RP RATI N
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CH ,
HACHI JI-SHI
T KY , JAPAN
KENW D C RP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
C NF RMS T DHHS REGULATI NS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:44 PM Page 3
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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. therwise 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 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.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
2CAUTION I PORTANT INFOR ATION
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.
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
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.
2CAUTION
2CAUTION
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:44 PM Page 4
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• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
• 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).
NOTE • 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.
• 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.
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.
2CAUTION
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.
E ECT
PWR
OFF
LOUD
MENU DISP
NAME.S
SCAN RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM
DISC
DISC DAB
AUD NF
AUTO
AME
Reset button
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:44 PM Page 5
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English
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.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD
(the side opposite the label) when holding it.
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
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.
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.
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 ballpoint pen or a
similar utensil.
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
nly 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.
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.
• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
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.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Tape
Burrs
Burrs
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:44 PM Page 6
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.
NOTE
Attenuator
Increasing Volume:
Press the ubutton to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the dbutton to turn down the volume.
Volume
Turning on the power:
Press the SRC (source) button.
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the power:
Press the PWR FF button for at least one second.
NOTE
Power
General features
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E ECT
PWR
OFF
LOUD
MENU DISP
NAME.S
SCAN RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM
DISC
DISC DAB
AUD NF
AUTO
AME
4¢
SRC /
PWR OFF
FM
AM/NF
AUD
u
d
ATT / LOUD #1 - 6
ATT indicator
LOUD indicator
ATT indicator
LOUD indicator
KDC-X615/KDC-6015
KDC-515S
Release button
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:45 PM Page 7
"Kex"/"ec4"/"EC4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,
#6;Scan of #1-5 (KDC-X615/6015 only)
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system
is on. (page30)
• You can call the following settings with this function; bass
center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of
the mobile preset plan mode.
NOTE
Ad ust various parameters of sound quality.
Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.
Selecting mode
Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will
change.
Please refer to the following for the contents of the
adjustment modes.
Source tone memory
Each source ( tape, CD, MD, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its
own memory in which to store the bass, treble and N-F level
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.).
Adjust each mode
Press the 4/¢button.
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.
4
3
NOTE
2
1
Audio Control Setting
Switching odes:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode
switches as follows:
Selecting standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL FF" .
When "ALL FF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the
power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have
the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.
• 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
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the
display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will
replace the External Disc Control Mode.
Presetting AUX-name
(Only when the KCA-S210A is connected)
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two
seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc
Names (DNPS)" (page24).
NOTE
NOTE
▼
Tuner mode
▼
CD mode
▼
External disc control mode 1
▼
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode
▼
Standby mode
Switching Mode
General features
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KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:45 PM Page 8
Function of the KDC-X615
"NF Level" : Adjust the Non-fading output level.
Setting values: - 15 – + 15
• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function
is set to on.
• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
NOTE
"Fader"/"FAD" : Adjust the fader level.
Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15
"Balance"/"BAL" : Adjust the balance level.
Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15
"Treble"/"TRE" : Adjust the treble level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
Function of the KDC-X615
"TreF" : Adjust the center frequency of the treble.
Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. ( page30).
NOTE
Function of the KDC-X615
"Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.
Setting values: N / FF
(When the bass extend mode is set to on, low
frequency response is extended by 20%.)
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page30)
NOTE
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)
NOTE
"Bass"/"BAS" : Adjust the bass level.
Setting values: - 8 – + 8
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Function of the KDC-X615
"Bass F" : Adjust the center frequency of the bass.
Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 ( nly when the bass quality
factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 ( nly when the bass
quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page30)
NOTE
KDC-X615_U.S_K_r6 00.12.26 3:45 PM Page 9
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.
• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate
system is on. (page30)
• The settings you can preset are, bass center frequency, bass
level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center
frequency, and treble level.
NOTE
"V OFFSET/VOS" : Set the sound level of the each source
selected by adjusting the level difference
between the basic sound level and the
required level.
Setting values: - 8 – ± 0
Function of the KDC-X615
"NF Phase" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.
Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)
This mode is available only when the non-fading output function
is set to on.
NOTE
Function of the KDC-X615
"LPF NF" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-
Fading output.
Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through
This mode is available only when the non-fading output function
is set to on.
NOTE
Function of the KDC-X615
"HPF R" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear
output.
Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
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
default settings for front output and rear output are "through" .
NOTE
Function of the KDC-X615
"HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front
output.
Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /
150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
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
default settings for front output and rear output are "through" .
NOTE
General features
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