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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-229
KDC-129
KDC-129S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2930-00/00 (MW)


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Contents
Safety precautions
3
Notes
4
About CDs
5
General features
6
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Clock Display
Adjusting Clock
Dimmer Control
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute
Tuner features
10
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Frequency Step Setting
CD player features
12
Playing CD
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Track Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Accessories/ Installation Procedure14
Connecting Wires to Terminals
15
Installation
16
Removing the Unit
18
Troubleshooting Guide
19
Specifications
21


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Safety precautions
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.
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
· To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)
inside the unit.
2CAUTION
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 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.
· Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
Attach the panel while you are on the
vehicle
The panel lock arm will be appeared when the
panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be
attached during the driving.
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD
slot
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the
CD and damage the unit.


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Notes
· If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
· If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when
the Reset button is pressed.
· 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.
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 Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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.
Reset button
CRSC


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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.
About CDs
Burrs
Burrs
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.
· A CD-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.