KDC-4590R
KDC-4590RV
KDC-4090R
KDC-3090RG
KDC-3090RA
KDC-305RG
KDC-305RA
B64-1835-00 (EN)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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English
Contents
Safety precautions................................................3
Handling Compact discs .......................................5
General features
Power............................................................................................7
Volume ..........................................................................................7
Attenuator .....................................................................................7
Switching Modes ..........................................................................8
Loudness ......................................................................................8
System Q ......................................................................................8
Mobile Preset................................................................................9
TEL Mute ......................................................................................9
Audio Control Setting..................................................................10
Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................10
Tuner features
Tuning .........................................................................................12
Station Preset Memory...............................................................12
Clock display ...............................................................................12
RDS features
RDS (Radio Data System) ...........................................................13
Traffic Information Function........................................................14
Programme Type (PTY) Function ................................................14
Enhanced Other Network ...........................................................15
Alarm...........................................................................................15
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News ........................16
CD/External disc control features
Playing CDs.................................................................................17
Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................17
Switching Display for Discs ........................................................18
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................18
Track Search ...............................................................................18
Disc Search .................................................................................19
Track / Disc Repeat.....................................................................19
Track Scan...................................................................................19
Random Play ...............................................................................20
Magazine Random Play...............................................................20
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................20
Text Scroll ...................................................................................21
Menu settings
Menu System .............................................................................22
Touch Sensor Tone .....................................................................23
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................23
Automatic Time Adjustment .......................................................23
Disabled System Indicator (DSI) .................................................23
Selectable Illumination ................................................................24
News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting..........24
Local Seek Function ...................................................................24
Selecting Tuning Mode ...............................................................24
Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................24
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function ..........................................25
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) ...................25
Auto TP Seek Function ..............................................................25
Monaural Reception ...................................................................26
Text Scroll ...................................................................................26
Name Preset ...............................................................................26
Power OFF Timer........................................................................26
Installation
Accessories.................................................................................27
Installation Procedure .................................................................27
Connecting Cables to Terminals .................................................28
Installation ...................................................................................29
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................31
Specifications .....................................................35
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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.
2WARNING
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
· Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
· Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
· Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
· Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
· To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
· Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
· When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
· To prevent 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.
2CAUTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"
switch to this unit, the converter cord CA-
DS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A
are required as options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
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.
2CAUTION
2CAUTION
Safety precautions
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English
· If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
· If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
· Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).
· The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the
display in the illustrations may differ from
what appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
· The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players
being connected.
NOTE
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
2CAUTION
Safety precautions
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.
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.
Reset button
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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.
· The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is
more fragile than that on an ordinary music
CD, and may peel off if scratched.
Fingerprints on a CD-R or CD-RW are also
more likely to cause skipping when the disc
is played. For these reasons, handle the
disc very carefully. Detailed handling
instructions will appear on the CD-R or CD-
RW package: read this information carefully
before using the disc.
· 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.
A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than
a music CD to damage from high
temperatures and humidity, and in some
cases, may become unusable if left in the
car for long periods of time.
· 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.
Tape
Burrs
Burrs