CD AUTOCHANGER / CONTROLLER / FM MODULATOR SYSTEM
KDC-C510FM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©PRINTED IN JAPAN
B64-1098-00 (K,E)(MC)
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 `97/12
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
you obtain the best performance from your new compact disc
auto changer.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the
spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided
below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call
upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the
product.
Model KDC-C510FM Serial number
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Contents
Before use
Warning ............................................................................................................3
Safety precautions ...........................................................................................4
Handling compact discs ..................................................................................6
Features ............................................................................................................7
Loading compact discs ....................................................................................8
Disc changer control features
CD play with CD auto-changer......................................................................10
Track/Disc search ...........................................................................................11
Direct track/disc search..................................................................................12
Track repeat ....................................................................................................13
Disc repeat ......................................................................................................14
Track scan .......................................................................................................15
Disc scan .........................................................................................................16
Disc random play ...........................................................................................17
Magazine random play ..................................................................................18
Installation
Changing the transmission frequency .........................................................19
Modulation level/Dynamic control ...............................................................20
Installation procedure....................................................................................21
Connections....................................................................................................22
Installation ......................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting guide.................................................................27
Specifications ...............................................................................29
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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 : Rear Panel
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in
the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
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 meets all
requirements of the Canadian
interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Warning
NOTE
2CAUTION
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER J.
NOTE
Before
use
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Safety precautions
Take the following precautions to
prevent fire and avoid personal injury :
· When extending the ignition cable,
battery cable, or ground cable, use
0.75mm2 (AWG18) or larger automotive
grade cable to avoid cable deterioration
or damage to the covering.
· Check that no metal objects (coins,
tools, etc.) are left inside the unit to
avoid short circuits.
· If you smell or see smoke, turn the
power off immediately and consult your
Kenwood dealer.
· 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.
Take the following precautions to keep
the unit in proper working order.
· Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V
DC power supply with a negative ground
connection.
· Do not open the top or bottom cover.
· Do not install the unit in places it is
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat or
humidity, water may splash over it, or
dust exists.
· 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. on hot places
such as above the dashboard.
· If you have difficulty in installing this unit
in your vehicle, contact your Kenwood
dealer.
· If it doesn't seem to be working
properly, first press the Reset button. If
the malfunction persists, consult your
Kenwood dealer.
· Some car stereos cause the sound of
the tuner to make for a moment when
an engine is activated.
· The reception of the tuner may be
reduced a little if the KDC-C510FM is
used.
· If the sound is lower than the tuner
sound, raise up the volume level of the
CD with using the receiver.
Cleaning the unit
· If the front panel is dirty, wipe it clean
with a silicon cloth or soft dry cloth with
the power off.
Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These
may damage external surfaces or
remove indicator characters.
2CAUTION
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NOTE
Reset button
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Lens fogging
In cold climates, there may be a period
after you turn on your vehicle's heater
when the lens that guides the laser
beam used in your CD player fogs up. If
this happens, you cannot play compact
discs. Take out discs and the fogging
will disappear. If it does not return to
normal after several hours, contact your
Kenwood dealer.
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.
Do not set the remote on hot places
such as above the dashboard.
Replacing the Lithium Battery
Use one lithium battery
(CR2025).Remove the case following
the instructions as illustrated.Insert the
battery with the + and - poles aligned
properly, following the illustration inside
the case.
Store unused lithium batteries out of the
reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally
swallowed.
2WARNING
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
2CAUTION
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To open
1 Keep on slide
2 Pull out.
Before
use