KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About CDs...................................5 General features .........................6 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features .............................
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 3 Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.
English KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM NOTE • 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. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. AUD OFF SCAN RDM REP M.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 5 About CDs Handling CDs CD cleaning CD storage • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high. • Store CDs in their cases. Removing CDs • 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.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 6 English General features Power Release button (KDC-3026/KDC-2026/KDC-226 only) u 4 d AM FM ¢ Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. CRSC Selecting the Source LOUD AUD AME ATT/ LOUD OFF SCAN AUTO Q/ SRC AUD 1 RDM 3 REP M.RDM Press the [SRC] button.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 7 Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. switch as shown below. 4 System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 8 English General features Function of the KDC-3026/KDC-2026/KDC-226 Clock Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate Press the [CLK] button. Each time the button is pressed the clock display turns ON or OFF. The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 9 Tuner features Tuning Mode FM/ 4 AM CRSC ¢ Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. indicator Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations seek indicator in the Preset memory. Manual — Normal manual tuning control.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 10 English Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 2 3 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz. 1 Turn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 11 CD/External disc control features Playing CD 4 DISC- DISC+ ¢ 0 When a CD is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. CRSC LOUD AUD AME OFF AUTO SCAN RDM REP M.RDM CLK ADJ Eject the CD Press the [0] button. 3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage. SRC SCAN RDM REP M.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 12 English CD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Scan Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. 1 Start Track Scan Press the [SCAN] button.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 13 Accessories External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 3 .........1 .........4 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION 2 .........2 4 .........4 5 .........
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 14 English Connecting Wires to Terminals Front left output (White) (KDC-3026 only) 26 Front right output (Red) (KDC-3026 only) 27 Rear left output (White) 23 2 KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-3026/2026 only) Rear right output (Red) 28 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3 REAR L FM/AM antenna input 1 Fuse (10A) 24 If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 15 Installation ■ Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 16) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N 8 mm MAX.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 16 English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 3 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 17 Troubleshooting Guide What might seem 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. ? ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27 ☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. General ? The sound quality is poor or distorted.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 18 English Troubleshooting Guide ? Disc source ? "AVin" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT INFORMATION of the section on (page 3). ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52 ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ?The disc won’t insert.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 19 The messages shown below display your systems condition. E-01: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. E-02: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
KDC-3026_2026_226_126_U.S 2003.09.22 09:49 AM Page 20 English Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................
