Kenwood KDC-152 - CD-RECEIVER Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Safety
2 Preparation
3 Basic operations
- 3.1 Maintenance
- 3.2 Muting upon the reception of a phone call
4 Getting started
5 Listening to the radio
- 5.1 Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
6 Listening to a disc
7 Listening to the other external components
8 Function settings
9 Troubleshooting
10 Installation/connection
11 Specifications
12 Documents / Resources
- 12.1 References
- 12.2 Download manual

Kenwood KDC-152 - CD-RECEIVER Manual

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 CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.

Safety

Stop the car before operating the unit.

Important to know...

Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.
Condensation: When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
This unit can only play the CDs with:
Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual on the following site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

Preparation

How to attach/detach the faceplate

How to reset your unit

If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset button.

The unit returns to factory settings when the reset button is pressed.

Discs that cannot be used

How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405)

When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.
How to prepare the remote controller

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

This perchlorate WARNING applies only to the product sold or distributed in California USA "Perchlorate Material–special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate."

Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Basic operations

The following indicator lights up when...
ST: A stereo broadcast is received (FM).
IN: A disc is in the unit.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

Cleaning the connector: The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Main unit	Remote controller	General operation
SRC	—
SRC	SRC	Selects the available sources (TUNER, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. If the source is ready, playback also starts. "CD" is selectable only when a disc is loaded.
Volume knob (turn)	VOL	Adjusts the volume level.
Volume knob (turn)		Selects items.
Volume knob (press)	ENT	Confirms selection.
Volume knob (press)	—	Enters [FUNCTION] settings.
BAND	*AM– / #FM+	Selects the next/previous folder. (Pressing BAND on the main unit can only select the next folders.)
	ENT	Pauses/resumes playback of a disc.
	—	Mutes the sound while listening to a radio or an external component connected to the auxiliary input jack.

SCRL DISP	—
—	AUD	Enters [AUDIO CTRL] settings directly.
—	ATT	Attenuates the sound. To return to the previous level, press the button again.
		Returns to the previous item.
	EXIT	Exit from setting mode. Press and hold on the main unit will also exit from the setting mode.

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory.

When a call comes in, "CALL" appears.

To continue listen to the audio system during a call, press SRC. "CALL" disappear and the audio system resumes.

When a call ends, "CALL" disappear.

Getting started

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows:
[CANCEL DEMO] → [PRESS] → [VOLUME KNOB]

Press the volume knob.
[YES] is selected as the initial setup.
Press the volume knob again to confirm.
[DEMO OFF] appears.
If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts.

Setting the demonstration mode

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO MODE], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or [OFF].
If [ON] is selected, display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.
Hold to finish the procedure.

Adjusting the clock

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press to enter.
Press the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJ], then press to enter.
Clock hour flashes on the display.
Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press to enter minute adjustment.
Clock minutes flashes on the display.
Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
Press to move between the hour and minute adjustment.
Hold to finish the procedure.

Initial settings before operations

Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode.
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
Hold to finish the procedure.

Item	*Selectable setting (Preset:)**
PRESET TYPE	*NORM: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).; MIX:** Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).
KEY BEEP	*ON/OFF:** Activates/deactivates the keypress tone.
BUILTIN AUX	*ON1: Outputs sound of the connected external component when "AUX" is selected as the source.; ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when "AUX" is selected as the source. When you turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is connected). Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level.; OFF:** Disables "AUX" in source selection.
CD READ	*1:** Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD.; 2: Forces to play as a music CD.
SWITCH PRE	*REAR/ SUB-W:** Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the line out terminals on the rear of the unit (through an external amplifier).
SP SELECT	*OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM:** Selects the speaker size for optimum performance.

Listening to the radio

Press SRC to select "TUNER."
Press BAND repeatedly to select a band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).
Press to search for a station.

Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

While listening to the radio...

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
See table below for selection.
Hold to finish the procedure.

Item	*Selectable setting (Preset: )**
SEEK MODE	Selects the tuning mode for buttons. *AUTO1: Automatically search for a station.; AUTO2: Search in the order of the stations in the preset memory.; MANUAL:** Manually search for a station.
AUTO MEMORY	YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception.; *NO: Cancels (automatic memorizing is not activated). (Selectable only if [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE]**.)
MONO SET	ON: Improves the FM reception (but the stereo effect may be lost).; *OFF:** Cancels (stereo effect resumes).

Using the remote controller (RC-405)

FM+ / AM–: Selects band.

(+): Selects station.

1 – 6: Selects preset station.

Listening to a disc

Press SRC to turn on the power.
Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Playback starts automatically.
Press to resume/pause playback (if necessary).

Selecting Repeat Play

Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly to make a selection.

Audio CD: TRAC (track) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

MP3/WMA: FILE REPEAT, FOLD (folder) REPEAT, REPEAT OFF

Selecting Random Play

Press number button 3 (ALL RDM) repeatedly to make a selection.

Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

MP3/WMA: FOLD (folder) RANDOM, ALL RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

Press and hold number button 3 (ALL RDM) to select "ALL RANDOM" only if "RANDOM OFF" is selected initially.

Selecting Scan Play

Press number button 2 (SCAN) repeatedly to make a selection.

Audio CD: TRAC (track) SCAN, SCAN OFF

MP3/WMA: FILE SCAN, SCAN OFF

Selecting a folder/track/file

Press to enter Music Search mode.
"SEARCH" appears, then the current file name appears on the display.
Turn the volume knob to select a folder/track/file, then press to confirm.
- To return to the root folder (or first track for audio CD), press BAND.
- To return to the previous folder, press .
- To cancel the Music Search mode, press and hold .
- < or > on the display indicates that preceded/next folder is available.

Direct Music Search using the remote controller (RC-405)

Not available if Random Play or Scan Play is selected.

Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music Search Mode.
"– – –" appears.
Press to search for the music.

To cancel the Direct Music Search Mode, press or EXIT.

Using the remote controller (RC-405)

In playback mode:

FM+ / AM–: Selects folder.

(+): Selects track/file.

ENT : Pauses/resumes playback.

In Music Search Mode:

ENT : Confirms selection.

: Selects folders/files.

: Returns to the previous folder.

About Audio file

Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

Listening to the other external components

Preparation: Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILTIN AUX].

Listening to the other external components

Press SRC to select "AUX."

Function settings

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode.
Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter.
Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.
- Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated.
- Press to return to the previous item.
Hold to finish the procedure.

[AUDIO CTRL]: While listening to any source except in STANDBY state...

Item	*Selectable setting (Preset: )**
SUB-W LEVEL	–15 — +15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
BASS BOOST	*B.BOOST LV1/ B.BOOST LV2: Selects your preferred bass boost level.; OFF:** Cancels.
SYSTEM Q	*NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME: Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. (Selects [USER]** to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)
BASS LEVEL	–8 — +8 (Preset: 0): Source tone memory: Adjusts the level to memorize in each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
MID LEVEL
TRE LEVEL
BALANCE	L15 — R15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
FADER	R15 — F15 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
SUB-W SET	*ON: Turns on the subwoofer output.; OFF:** Cancels.
DETAIL SET	LPF SUB-W:	*THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer.; 85HZ/ 120HZ/ 160HZ:** Frequencies higher than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are cut off.
	SUB-W PHASE:	REV (180°)/ NORM (0°): Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH]* is selected for [LPF SUB-W].)
	SUPREME SET:	*ON: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in MP3/WMA audio compression.; OFF:** Cancels. (Selectable only when playback an MP3/WMA disc.)
	VOL OFFSET: (Preset: 0)	–8 — +8 (for AUX); –8 — 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume adjustment level of each source. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)

[SUB-W LEVEL/ SUB-W SET/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SWITCH PRE] is set to [SUB-W].
[SUB-W LEVEL/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUB-W SET] is set to [ON].

[SETTINGS]

Item	*Selectable setting (Preset:)**
AUX NAME	*AUX/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV:** Selects the desired name for the connected component. (Selectable only if "AUX" is selected as the source.)
CLOCK	CLOCK ADJ:	(For details, see Adjusting the clock)
DISPLAY	DIMMER SET:	ON: Dims the display illumination.; *OFF:** Cancels.
DISPLAY	TEXT SCROLL:	*AUTO/ ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically, or scroll only once.; OFF:** Cancels.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Remedy/Cause
Sound cannot be heard.
"PROTECT" appears and no operations can be done.	Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape properly, then reset the unit. If "PROTECT" does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
	The connectors are dirty. Clean the connectors.
The unit does not work at all.	Reset the unit.

"IN" flashes.	The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. If the condition did not improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center.
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back and tracks cannot be skipped.	Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used for recording).
Disc sound is sometimes interrupted.
"NA FILE" appears.	The unit is playing an unsupported audio file.
"NO DISC" appears.	Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
"TOC ERROR" appears.	The CD is quite dirty. / The CD is upside-down. / The CD is scratched a lot. Try another disc instead.
"ERROR 99" appears.	The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the "ERROR 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
"COPY PRO" appears.	A copy-protected file is played.
Noise is generated.	Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks cannot play back as you have intended them to play.	Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
"READING" keeps flashing.	Longer readout time is required. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
Elapsed playing time is not correct.	This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name).	This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.

Installation/connection

Part list:

Basic procedure

Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery.
Make proper input and output wire connections.
→ "Wiring connection"
Install the unit to your car.
→ "Installing the unit"
Reconnect the terminal of the car battery.

Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave this work to professionals.
If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.