KENWOOD KDC-6080R CD Receiver Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: KENWOOD

Table of Contents

Before use
General features
Tuner features
RDS features
CD/External disc control features
Menu settings
Installation
Troubleshooting Guide
Specifications
References
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KDC-6080R
KDC-6080RV
KDC-5080R
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before use

Safety precautions

WARNING
To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions:

Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts.
When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use automotive- grade cables or other cables with an area of 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent cable deterioration and damage to the cable coating.
To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (e.g., 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.

CAUTION
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 short circuits when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.
During installation, do not use any screws except for the ones provided. The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You cannot connect the unit directly to the following CD automatic changers. For users who 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 cable.
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 cable.
KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 / non-Kenwood CD changers
Cannot be used with this model.

CAUTION
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
CAUTION
Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD slot If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

NOTE

If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Press the reset button if the CD auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly. The original operating condition will return.
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.
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.
CAUTION
Do not wipe the panel with a stiff 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.
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot. The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
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 whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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 (i.e., 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 above the fascia panel (dashboard) – or other hot places.
Remove CDs from the unit when not listening to them for a whilst, and put them back in their cases. Do not stack CDs that have been removed from their cases or prop them against something.

Cleaning CDs
If a CD has become dirty, wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the centre 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 whilst playing.
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil. Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot
Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction. 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 Labelled 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.

General features

Power

Turning on the power:
Press the SRC button.
NOTE
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.
Turning off the power:
Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more.
Volume
Increasing Volume:
Press the ∧ button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the ∨ button to turn down the volume.

Attenuator

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.
NOTE
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

Switching Modes
Switching Modes:
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Selecting the standby mode:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to “ALL OFF” .
When “ALL OFF” is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.
The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.
NOTE

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.

NOTE Presetting AUX-name
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for two seconds or more. “NAME SET” is display and AUX-name mode is entered.
Input the characters, referring to the section on “Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)” (page22).

Loudness
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch the loudness on and off.

Audio Control Setting
Adjust 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.
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (tape, CD, MD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.
The settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
Adjust each mode
Press the button.
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

“Kex”/”ec”/”dB” : 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

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page29)
You can call the following settings with this function; bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the mobile preset plan mode.

“Bass”/”BAS” : Adjust the bass level.
Setting values: – 8 – + 8
“Treble”/”TRE” : Adjust the treble level.
Setting values: – 8 – + 8
“Balance”/”BAL” : Adjust the balance level.
Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15
“Fader”/”FAD” : Adjust the fader level.
Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15
“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

Mobile Preset
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the sound coordinate system, according to types of speakers.

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
“ALL OFF” is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.
Press either the or button to select the type of speaker. The setting switches as follows.
Off / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6×9 in. speaker / For 5/4 in. speaker
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.
NOTE
• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and treble tone settings are returned to original levels.
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page29)

TEL Mute

Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received.
NOTE
The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone.
When the telephone rings:
When a call is received, “CALL” is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted.
Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:
Press the SRC button.
“CALL” disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is restored gradually.
Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:
Hang the phone up.
“CALL” disappears from the display.
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate:

• When the control panel is visible
Press the release button.
• When the control panel has been hidden
Press the upper side of the faceplate.
Holding the centre part of the faceplate, pull it out.
Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.
CAUTION
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed.
• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit.
• Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.
NOTE
• 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 whilst 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:

Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket. CAUTION
Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.
Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks

Hiding the control panel:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.
Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the panel

NOTE
The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.

Opening the control panel:

Press the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open.
Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.

NOTE
The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided.

Tuner features

Tuning

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. “TUNER” is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected.
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.
• Auto Seek Tuning
Press the button to seek increasing frequencies.
Press the button to seek decreasing frequencies.
• Preset station seek tuning
Press the button to move to the next preset station (i.e., the one with the next highest number), and the button to move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next lowest number).
NOTE
If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive stations which were not originally memorized when traveling long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such cases, pressing the button to use preset station seek will receive channel 1.
• Manual Tuning
Press the button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the ****button to decrease the frequency by one step.

NOTE

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received.
Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode. (page30)

Station Preset Memory
Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.
You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button.

Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.
Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for two seconds or more.
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.

Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
NOTE
You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM (MW and LW) bands.

Switching Display for Tuner
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.
Switching the Display:
Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows.
Select the Radio Text Display mode. Displaying Frequencies:
Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five seconds instead of the station name.

NOTE

If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text whilst the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, “NO TEXT” will appear in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, “WAITING” will be displayed.
The ****indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

WARNING
To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst on the road.

RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations.
When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received.
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data for the same station. When you are making long trips, this function automatically switches to the particular frequency with the best reception for the particular network of stations that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored, allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations, broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.
These include stations stored in the station preset memory that you often listen to.

Enhanced Other Network
Stations that offer also transmit information about other RDS stations that have traffic information. When you are tuned to a station that is not transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.

Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received.

Traffic Information Function

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast.
Turning TI function On/Off:
Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI indicator will turn on.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, “TRAFFIC” will be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset volume.
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will begin playing again.

NOTE

Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.
Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:
Use the ****buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band.

NOTE

When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to another TI station.
When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic information stations with better reception.
If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information station itself but which provides services, you can still have traffic information received.
Holding the TI button down for one second or more when the TI function is on in the disc control mode results in a change to the frequency display of the traffic information station for five seconds.

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts.

Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.
Adjust the volume to the desired level.
Hold down the TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.
The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.
Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the preset level.

NOTE

The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the listening volume of the tuner.
You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at minimum.

Radio Text Scroll
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu.
To scroll manually:

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the text.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.
The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the text.

NOTE
Please see the menu settings (page32) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
Programme Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes.

Press the 38(PTY) button.
“PTY” is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off.
NOTE
You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received.
NOTE
Changing the Display Language to French, German, or Swedish In the PTY mode, press the DISP button to display the name of the language currently used.
If you want to change the language, press the preset button for the desired language and then the DISP button.
English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4 .
Select the type of programme to be received
• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type of programme you want to listen to.
The selection includes:Programme type
Speech
Music
1. News
2. Current Affairs
3. Information
4. Sports
5. Education
6. Drama
7. Culture
8. Science
9. Varied
10. Pop Music
11. Rock Music
12. Easy Listening Music
13. Light Classical
14. Serious Classical
15. Other Music| KDC-6080R/RV
(Speech)
(Music)
(News)
(Affairs)
(Info)
(Sport)
(Educate)
(Drama)
(Culture)
(Science)
(Varied)
(Pop M)
(Rock M)
(Easy M)
(Light M)
(Classics)
(Other M)| KDC-5080R
(SPEECH)
(MUSIC)
(NEWS)
(AFFAIRS)
(INFO)
(SPORT)
(EDUCATE)
(DRAMA)
(CULTURE)
(SCIENCE)
(VARIED)
(POP M)
(ROCK M)
(EASY M)
(LIGHT M)
(CLASSICS)
(OTHER M)
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16. Weather
17. Finance
18. Children’s programmes
19. Social Affairs
20. Religion
21. Phone In
22. Travel
23. Leisure
24. Jazz Music
25. Country Music
26. National Music
27. Oldies Music
28. Folk Music
29. Documentary| (Weather)
(Finance)
(Children)
(Social A)
(Religion)
(Phone In)
(Travel)
(Leisure)
(Jazz)
(Country)
(Nation M)
(Oldies)
(Folk M)
(Document)| (WEATHER)
(FINANCE)
(CHILDREN)
(SOCIAL A)
(RELIGION)
(PHONE IN)
(TRAVEL)
(LEISURE)
(JAZZ)
(COUNTRY)
(NATION M)
(OLDIES)
(FOLK M)
(DOCUMENT)
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• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following type of programmes:
1. Music
2. Speech
3. News
4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical 6. Varied
NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain preset button, press that button for at least two seconds.
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new programme type is stored.

Seeking the selected programme type
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of programme.
The display blinks and the seek starts.
“PTY” blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection mode will turn off automatically.
NOTE
If no programme can be found, “NO PTY” is displayed.
If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme:
When “PTY” is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning.
The tuner scans for another station with the same type of programme.
Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:
Press the **** (PTY) button.

CD/External disc control features

■ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit.
Set the O-N switch to “N”. “N”-operation will be set.
“N”-operation:

The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.
The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to which the disc title has been recorded.
“O”-operation:
CD text cannot be displayed.
Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are “A~Z 0~9 /, +, –, ∗, =, <, >, [ , ]”.
The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names function.

NOTE
The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play functions may not be operational depending on the unit.

Playing CDs
Playing CDs:
Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD insertion slot.
Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The CD will start playing. Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks.
The “IN” indicator will light when a CD has been inserted.
CAUTION
When inserting a CD, make sure the CD has been completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to do so might scratch the CD.
Playing CDs Already Inserted:
Press the SRC button repeatedly until the CD mode is obtained.
“CD” is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.
The CD will start playing.
Pausing and Restarting CD Play:
Press the **button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
Eject:
Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.
Press the **button.
The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.
Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is already there.
The unit can only play 12-cm (5-inch) CDs. If you insert an 8-cm (3-inch) CD, it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the gear lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the gear lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.
Doing so will cause breakdown.

NOTE

When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.
The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the ****and ATT buttons.

Playing Other Disc mode
This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit).
Playing Discs:
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode.
The disc will start playing.
NOTE
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected.
Mode Display Examples

“CD2” …when a CD player is connected
“DISC” …when a disc changer is connected
“DISC-1” , “DISC-2” …when two disc changers are connected

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:
Press the **button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
NOTE**

When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts playing it.
Disc #10 is displayed as “0”.

Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.
Switching Display for Discs:
Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows. NOTE

You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p. 22).
Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.
If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one, “NO NAME” is displayed instead.
When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, “NO TEXT” is displayed for CD and “NO TITLE/NO NAME” is displayed for MD.
Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some characters may not be displayable.
The ****indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:
Hold down on the **button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing Disc Play:
Hold down on the **button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
NOTE
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play automatically resumes.

Track Search
Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Making a Reverse Track Search:
Press the **button to display the desired track number.
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
Pressing the **button whilst listening to track 1 only searches back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not “recycled” to the last track on the disc.
Making a Forward Track Search:
Press the **button to display the desired track number.
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast forward to the track after that, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE**
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last track on a disc.

Disc Search

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Making a Reverse Disc Search:
Press the DISC– button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
Making a Forward Disc Search:
Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
“LOAD” is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the current track or disc.
Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:
Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and off as follows : “T-Repeat/T-REP ON” is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.
“D-Repeat/D-REP ON” is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.
NOTE
Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
Track Scan

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to.
Starting the Track Scan:
Press the SCAN button. “T-Scan/TSCN ON” is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in order.
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:
Press the **or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally.
NOTE**

The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc.
The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.

Disc Scan

Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to.
Starting the disc scan:
Press the D.SCN button. “D-Scan/DSCN ON” is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in which they are loaded on the changer.
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:
Press the **or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to the disc normally.
NOTE**

The disc scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc.
The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once.
“LOAD” is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer.

Random Play

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off.
“Random/RDM ON” is displayed when random play is turned on.
The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected.
When the track has been selected, play starts.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being played.
NOTE (For disc changers)
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing (with the random play function still turned on).
To change the track being heard, press the **button.
Another track is selected and played.
NOTE**
Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Magazine Random Play

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.

Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play function on and off.
“M-Random/MRDM ON” is displayed when magazine random play is turned on.
The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously as the next track is being selected.
When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.
The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is being played.
NOTE
This function is not available with the following models:
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
To change the track being heard, press the **button.
Another disc/track is selected and played.
NOTE**
• Magazine random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
• The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Text Scroll
This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu.
To scroll manually:

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the titles.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title. The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.
NOTE
When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed in one scrolling display.
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the titles.
NOTE
Please see the menu settings (page 32) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
NOTE
• This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function.
• This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track titles for MDs that you record.
• The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title name or track title is displayed.
Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.
“NAME SET” is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made.
Press either the or button to move the cursor to the desired position.
The button moves the cursor to the left, and the button to the right.
Each time the **button is pressed, the characters to be entered change as listed below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows. NOTE
The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.
A press of the **button exits the disc name preset mode.
Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the procedure described below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, –, *, =, <, >, [ and ].
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name.
Press the NAME.S button.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is cancelled.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters input so far.

NOTE

The number of characters and discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.
Up to 8 characters and 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.
Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for, the name will be displayed for it, too.
If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes.
Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer.

Menu System

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode.
Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations.

Enter the menu mode
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
“MENU” is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed.
Selecting function to set
Press the FM button to search through the functions until you see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the AM button to search through the functions backward.
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor tone function from on to off, first search through the functions until you see “Beep/BEEP ON” in the display.
Changing setting for currently displayed function
Press either the or button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from on to off, and “Beep/BEEP OFF” is displayed.
Ending the menu mode
Press the MENU button.

NOTE
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.
If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly, including the Traffic Information function and the Alarm function.

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off.
Display and setting:
“Beep/BEEP ON” : Beep setting is on.
“Beep/BEEP OFF” : Beep setting is off.
NOTE
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.
NOTE
This adjustment is available only when the automatic time adjustment is set to off. (page26)

Display and setting:

Select the display “Clock Adjust/CLK ADJ” during the selecting function in the menu system.
Hold down either the or button for two seconds or more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode.
The time display will blink.
• Adjusting the hours
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM button to make the hours go back.
• Adjusting the minutes
Press the button to advance the minutes, or press the button to make the minutes go back.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Calendar Adjustment
Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar function.
Display and setting:

Select the display “Date Adjust/DATE ADJ” during the selecting function in the menu system.
Hold down either the or button for two seconds or more to enter the Calendar adjustment mode.
The date display will blink.
Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Press the or button.
The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.
Adjusting the date
Press the FM or AM button.
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Calendar Mode
You can set the date formats of the calendar function.
Display and setting:

Select the display “Date Mode/DATE MOD” during the selecting function in the menu system.
Press the and button to select the date format you want to show in the display.
The sample of the date format for today is displayed.

Memo Mode
You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.
Display and setting:

Select the display “Memo Mode/MEMO MOD” during the selecting function in the menu mode.
Hold down either the or button for two seconds or more to enter the Memo mode.
The date display will blink.
Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed Press the FM and AM button.
If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.
Entering the month or day setting mode
Press the and button to enter the month or day setting mode.
The month display will blink enter the month setting mode, the day display will blink enter the day setting mode.
Changing the month or day
Press the FM and AM button.
Entering the text input mode
Press the ****button to enter the text input mode.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made.
Inputting / Changing the text
• Moving the cursor
Press the and button.
• Changing the type of characters
Press the ****button.
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters switches as follows. • Selecting the character
Press the FM and AM button.
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
NOTE
• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function) Pressing the DISP button for one second or more scrolls the display once, regardless of the text scroll setting.
Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text to disappear from the display.
• You can enter up to 32 characters for each text.
• The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases.
• To delete the date and text setting, set both the month and day of the date to “00” or set all of the text to blanks.

Automatic Time Adjustment
With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off. The factory default is automatic time adjustment.
Display and setting:
“SYNC ON” : Automatic time adjustment
“SYNC OFF” : Manual time adjustment
Adjusting Time Automatically:
Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.
The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.
NOTE
The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in such a case.

Code Security Function

After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input.
NOTE
All the steps in this procedure (1 through 8) must be completed before the code security function can be turned on. However, once the procedure is finished, it need not be repeated.
Once the code security function has been activated, “Security / SECURITY” disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be possible to cancel this function afterwards.

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
“ALL OFF” is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
“MENU” is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
Press the FM button repeatedly until “Security/SECURITY” appears in the display.
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.
Hold down either the or button for two seconds or more.
“ENTER” will appear in the display for one second, indicating the code setting mode has been entered. When “CODE” appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.
Press the preset button and enter your security code.
Use the security code shown on your Car Audio Passport.
Example: Enter “3510” as your code, pressing the buttons as follows: Step| Button to press| # Times pressed| Display
---|---|---|---
1| #1| 4| “3”
2| #2| 6| “5”
3| #3| 2| “1”
4| #4| 1| “0”
Hold down the DISP button for three seconds or more.
The security code will be set.
“RE-ENTER” will appear in the display for one second, asking you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When “CODE” appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.
Press the Preset button and input the security code again.
Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more.
“APPROVED” will appear in the display, with the code security function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is disconnected from the battery, the security code must be entered the first time that the unit’s power is turned on.
“ENTER” and “CODE” will appear in the display, asking you to input the code.

NOTE
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode will be cancelled automatically. Follow the steps from 4 to 8 above again.
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:
The first time you turn the unit on again, “CODE” will appear in the display, asking you to input the security code.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when “APPROVED” appears in the display.
NOTE
If you enter the wrong code, “WAITING” is displayed and you cannot make further input of the code for a fixed interval (see table below), which grows longer each time you enter the wrong code.
When “CODE” is displayed, you can make input again.

Number of wrong inputs	Interval until next input is allowed
1	–
2	5 minutes
3	1 hour
4	24 hours

The number of wrong inputs is displayed.
Selectable Illumination
You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and red.
Display and setting:
“Color Green/COL GRN” : The colour of the illumination is green.
“Color Red/COL RED” : The colour of the illumination is red.
Function of the KDC-6080R/KDC-6080RV
Contrast Adjustment
This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.
Display and setting:
“Contrast 0” – “Contrast 10”
The initial setting value is “5” .
NOTE
Function of the KDC-6080R/KDC-6080RV
Dimmer
You can dim the display.
NOTE
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable is not connected.
Display and setting:
“Dimmer ON” : The dimmer setting is on.
“Dimmer OFF” : The dimmer setting is off.
Switching Graphic Display
You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.
The initial setting is ON.
Display and setting:
“Graphic/GRAP ON” : The graphic display works.
“Graphic/GRAP OFF” : The graphic display does not work.
Black Mask
This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the display if there is too much information in the display.
Display and setting:
“BLK MASK/BMSK ON” : The display will turn on by using only the upper part of the display and the IN indicator (KDC-6080R/6080RV only).
“BLK MASK/BMSK OFF” : The display will turn on by using the whole part of the display.
KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system)
When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors (Bass frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble frequency) appear during the audio control mode.
Display and setting:
“Kex/ec4/dB (set) ON” : The sound coordinate factors appear and can be adjusted.
“Kex/ec4/dB (set) OFF” : The sound coordinate factors are not appeared.
News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting
You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.
Display and setting:
“NEWS OFF/ 00min(M)/ 10min(M)/ 20min(M)/ 30min(M)/ 40min(M)/ 50min(M)/ 60min(M)/ 70min(M)/ 80min(M)/ 90min(M)” (min(M)= minutes)
: When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.
When a news bulletin is received, “NEWS” will be displayed and reception will begin at the preset volume.

NOTE

If you choose the “20min(M)” setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.
This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY- code for news bulletin or belongs to -Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.
If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band, the band is switched automatically to the FM band.
However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn off the function.

Local Seek Function
With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception.
Display and setting:
“Local.S/LO.S ON” : The local seek function is on.
“Local.S/LO.S OFF” : The local seek function is off.

Selecting Tuning Mode
You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2” indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.
Display and setting:
“Auto/AUTO 1” : Auto seek tuning mode
“Auto/AUTO 2” : Preset station seek tuning mode
“Manual/MANUL” : Manual tuning mode

Auto Memory Entry
You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.
Display and setting:

Select the display “Auto-Memory/A-MEMORY” during the selecting function in the menu system.
Hold down either the or button for two seconds or more to start auto memory function.
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received.

NOTE

When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.
When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.
When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local traffic information station frequency will be stored.

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:
Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process.
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception.
The indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.
Display and setting:
“AF ON” : The AF function is on.
“AF OFF” : The AF function is off.
NOTE

When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function in such a case.
The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function tunes in to stations that offer good reception.

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the region is restricted.
Display and setting:
“Regional/REG ON” : The Region Restrict Function is on.
“Regional/REG OFF” : The Region Restrict Function is off.
NOTE
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names.

Auto TP Seek Function
When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is first powered on.
Display and setting:
“ATPS ON” : The Auto TP Seek Function is on.
If the traffic information station you are tuned to experiences poor reception, this function automatically seeks another TP station.
“ATPS OFF” : The Auto TP Seek Function is off.

Monaural Reception
When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will reduce noise and improve listening conditions.
Display and setting:
“Mono/MONO ON” : The monaural reception is on.
“Mono/MONO OFF” : The monaural reception is off.

Text Scroll
This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text, and Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling.
Display and setting:
“Scroll Auto/SCL AUTO” : Automatic scrolling
“Scroll Manu/SCL MANU” : Manual scrolling

Installation

Accessories CAUTION
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.

Installation Procedure

To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the – terminal of the battery.
Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit.
Connect the cable on the wiring harness.
Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle.
Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on your vehicle.
Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
Install the unit in your car.
Reconnect the – terminal of the battery.
Press the reset button.

CAUTION

If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug.
Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
If your vehicle’s ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the ignition). If you want to link the unit’s power with the ignition, connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.
If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected cables or the terminals.
Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if you share the – cables and/or ground them to any metal part in the car.
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar material.
Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.
See the section on “Safety Precautions” for details.
If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

Connecting Cables to Terminals

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors| Cable Colour| Functions
External Power Connector
A–4
A–5
A–6
(KDC-6080R/RV only)
A–7
A–8| Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black| Battery
Power Control Dimmer
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground) Connection
Speaker
Connector
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8| Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Green/Black| Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)

WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.34)
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit.
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.

The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.
The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.
The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s ISO connector is not connected to anything, whilst the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).

Installation
■ Installation

NOTE
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
■ Removing the hard rubber frame

Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and then remove the faceplate.
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level.
Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. NOTE
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.

■ Removing the Unit

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 36)” and then remove the hard rubber frame.
Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel.
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Push upward the removal tool toward the top, and pull out the unit halfway whilst pressing towards the inside. CAUTION
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not to drop it.

Locking the faceplate to the unit
■ Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below.

Refer to the function “Theft deterrent faceplate” (page 10) and remove the faceplate.
Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.
Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.
Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (page 10)” and then .reattaching the faceplate.

CAUTION
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 6 mm) in any other screw holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear 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.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The power does not turn on.	The fuse has blown	After checking for short

circuits in the cables, replace
the fuse with one having the same rating.
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.| Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.
No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.| The Attenuator function is turned on.| Turn off the Attenuator function.
The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to
one side.| Reset the fader and/or balance settings.
The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected
incorrectly.| Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring
harness correctly. See the section on “Connecting
Cables to Terminals”.
Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.| The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.| Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).
The sound quality is poor or distorted.| A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.| Check the speaker wiring.
The speakers are not wired correctly.| Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output
terminal is connected to a different speaker.
Radio reception is poor.| The car antenna is not extended.| Pull out the antenna all the way.
The antenna control cable is not connected.| Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on
“Connecting Cables to Terminals”.
The memory is erased when the ignition is turned off| The battery cable has not been connected to the proper
terminal.| Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on
“Connecting Cables to Terminals”.
The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.| Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on
“Connecting Cables to Terminals”.
A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.| The CD is upside-down.| Load the CD with the labelled side up.
The CD is quite dirty.| Clean the CD, referring to the section on “Cleaning CDs”
(see page 6).
The sound skips on a CD.| The CD is scratched or dirty.| Clean the CD, referring to the section on “Cleaning CDs”
(see page 6).
The specified track does not play.| Random play has been selected| Turn off the random play function.
The TEL mute function does not work.| The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.| Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on
“Connecting Cables to Terminals”.
The TEL mute function turns on even though the TEL mute
cable is not connected.| The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car.| Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car.
CD/MD/External disc control mode
The disc control mode cannot be selected.| No cable has been connected to the disc changer input
terminal on the unit.| Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on
the unit.
The specified disc does not play, but another one plays
instead.| The specified CD is very dirty.| Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down.| Load the CD with the labelled side up.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.| Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the
specified disc.
The disc is severely scratched.| Try another disc instead.
The sound skips.| Something is touching the disc changer.| Remove whatever is touching it.
The CD is scratched or dirty.| If skipping happens at the same place when the car is
stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.
The display shows that the changer is being played, but no
sound can be heard.| The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.| Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).
The specified track does not play.| Random play or magazine random play has been selected.| Turn off the random play or magazine random play
function.
Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, disc scan, random play, and magazine random play start by themselves.| The setting is not cancelled.| 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.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:

Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with “AUX” showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes.

The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions.
EJECT
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.
Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
Insert the CD.
NO DISC
E-04
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
Load a disc into the disc magazine.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.
Clean the CD and load it correctly.
BLANK
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
NO TRACK No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
NO PANEL
E-77
E-99
HOLD
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.
Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
Press the reset button on the unit. If the “E- 77”, code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit.
If the “E- 99” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.
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 starts playing again.
IN
If this indicator blinks, the CD player is malfunctioning.
Eject the CD and try inseting it again.
If the CD cannot be ejected, press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected.

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Frequency Range (50 kHz Space)………………87.5MHz-108.0MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 26dB) ……………………………..0.7 µV/75 Ω
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N: 46dB)……………………………1.6 µV/75 Ω
Frequency Response (±3.0dB)……………………………..30Hz-15kHz
Signal to Noise ratio ………………………………………..65dB(MONO)
Selectivity (DIN) ……………………………………….≥ 80 dB(±400 kHz)
Stereo Separation ……………………………………………….35dB(1kHz)
MW tuner section
Frequency Range (9 kHz space) …………………….531kHz-1611kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20dB) ………………………………………25 µV
LW tuner section
Frequency Range ………………………………………….153kHz-281kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20dB) ………………………………………45 µV
CD player section
Laser diode …………………………………………….GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A) ………………………………..8 Times OverSampling
D/A Converter ……………………………………………………………..1 Bit
Spindle speed ……………………………………….500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter …………………………………..Below Mesurable Limit
Frequency response………………………………10Hz – 20kHz (±1 dB)
Total harmonic distortion ……………………………………0.01%(1kHz)
Signal to Noise ratio ……………………………………………93dB(1kHz)
Dynamic range ……………………………………………………………93dB
Channel separation………………………………………………………85dB
Audio section
Maximum output power……………………………………………..45wx4
Full Bandwidth Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4V ) ……………….28wx4
Tone action
Bass …………………………………………………….100Hz ±10dB
Treble …………………………………………………..10kHz ±10dB
Preout Level(mV)/Load …………………………………….1800mV/10kΩ
Preout Impedance (During CD play) ……………………………..≤600Ω
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ………………………….14.4 V
Current Consumption …………………………………………………….10A
Installation Size (W x H x D) ……………………..182 x 53 x 161 mm
Weight ……………………………………………………………………..1.8 kg