0-2)KDC-4015(K) Cover_10 00.12.29 1:50 PM KDC-4015 KDC-415S KDC-315V KDC-315S KDC-215S KDC-35MR Page 1 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION 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, and in the space provided below.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 2 English Contents Before use Basic Operations of remote ................................17 Warning.........................................................................................3 Safety precautions ........................................................................4 Handling Compact discs................................................................6 Installation Accessories................................................................
ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 3 2Warning 2CAUTION 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. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 4 English Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals 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. SRC PWR OFF SCAN RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM AUTO AME CRSC DISC A.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 6 English 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.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 7 General features Power SRC/ PWR OFF FM u SRC PWR OFF SCAN RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM AUTO AME Turning on the power: Press the SRC (source) button. NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second. DISC A.ADJ LOUD CRSC ¢ CLK ADJ DISC Volume d ATT/ LOUD #1-5 AUD/ 4 A.ADJ CLK AM Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 8 English General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on. Turning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 9 Function of the KDC-4015 "TRE": Adjust the treble level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 Mobile Preset This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the sound coordinate system, according to types of speakers. 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "BL": Adjust the balance level. Setting values: Left 15 - Right 15 “OFF” is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 10 English General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate Clock display The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Turning clock display On/Off: Press the CLK button to switch the clock display on and off. The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed. Projections Release button Grooves Adjusting Time Removing the Faceplate: Press the release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 11 Tuner features Tuning FM/ CRSC ¢ SRC You can choose between auto seek tuning of receivable frequencies and manual tuning. 1 Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUnE" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected. SRC PWR OFF LOUD SCAN RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM AUTO AME CRSC 2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 12 English Tuner features Station Preset Memory Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. The factory default for this function is ON. 1 Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 13 CD/External disc control features Playing CDs DISC + 0 ¢ SRC SRC PWR OFF LOUD SCAN RDM SCAN REP REP RDM M.RDM D.SCN AUTO AME CRSC DISC A.ADJ CLK ADJ DISC 4 M.RDM 2CAUTION DISC - D.SCN Disc number Track number Playing CDs: If no CDs are inserted, insert one in the slot with the label facing up. If a CD is already inserted, press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode. "CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 14 English CD/External disc control features Function of the KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315V/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR Playing Other Disc mode Track Search Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to. This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit).
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 15 Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC + button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. NOTE "LOAd" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer. Starting the Track Scan : Press the SCAN button. The SCN indicator lights up and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 16 English CD/External disc control features Random Play NOTE This function is not available with the following models: KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401 Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. 1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off. 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. The RDM indicator lights up when random play is turned on.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 17 Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-4015/415S/315V NOTE The supplied remote control unit is in its storage case. 2CAUTION + – FM/DISC + + - 4 FM ATT + ATT AM/DISC – SRC ¢ TUNE TRACK DISC AM – DNPP/ SBF 38 SRC TUNE –/4/TRACK – TUNE +/¢/TRACK + Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two “AAA”-size batteries.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 18 Basic Operations of remote English Accessory of the KDC-4015/415S/315V Basic operations • VOLUME buttons Press the + button to turn the volume up. Press the – button to turn the volume down. • SRC button Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: ▼ Tuner features • 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency. Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency. • AM/FM button Press the AM button to select the AM band.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 19 Accessories External view Installation Procedure Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................1 3 ..........................................2 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 20 Connecting Wires to Terminals English KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-4015/415S/315V/315S/35MR only) NOTE Rear left output (White) Front left output (White) (KDC-4015/415S only) Fuse (10A) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Front right output (Red) (KDC-4015/415S only) FM/AM antenna input If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 21 Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars ■ Installation 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 22)” Firewall or metal support 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. Accessory4 T N 8 mm MAX.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 22 English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 22)” locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 23 ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in the hole shown below. Accessory7 2CAUTION Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 24 Troubleshooting Guide English 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 25 External disc control mode (KDC-4015/KDC-415S/KDC-315S/KDC-35MR only) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The disc control mode cannot be selected. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The CD is upside-down.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 26 English Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. E-01 No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ] Insert the CD. E-02 No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
3ÅjKDC-4015(K)_U.Sr4_10 00.12.26 3:41 PM Page 27 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz – 107.9 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 (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................
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