CD-RECEIVER KDC-229 KDC-129 KDC-129S INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2930-00/00 (MW) B64-2930-00_M_English_r2.indd 1 04.9.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Accessories/ Installation Procedure14 Notes 4 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 About CDs 5 Installation 16 General features 6 Removing the Unit 18 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Specifications 21 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock Dimmer Control DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 10 Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Aut
Safety precautions 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. 2CAUTION 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.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. CRSC Reset button • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t be used. • 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. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
General features Release button Control knob VOL CRSC ATT Q SRC CLK ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button.
System Q 5 Exit Audio Control mode You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Press any button. Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and [ATT] button. 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. Sound setting Natural Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "FLAT" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TP40" "JAzz" • "USER": The values set on the
General features Speaker Setting Adjusting Clock Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is turned, the setting switches as shown below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate 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. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Tuner features Control knob CRSC CRSC Band display SRC 1–6 AUTO indicator Preset station number Frequency display ST indicator Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUnE" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the control knob.
Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] — [6] button.
CD player features Control knob 0 CRSC SRC SCN indicator SCAN RDM REP REP indicator RDM indicator Track number IN indicator Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Fast Forwarding Hold down on [¢] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and plays.
Track Repeat Replaying the song you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Track Repeat turns ON and OFF. When it's ON, the "REP" indicator is ON. Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "SCN" indicator is ON. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 2WARNING Accessories 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. 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section (page 18) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 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 N T/N T Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
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 screws in the holes shown below. Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. English | B64-2930-00_M_English_r2.indd 17 17 04.9.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section (page 18) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. ? General ? ? 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. ✔ The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated.
Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. E-04: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly. E-99: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space): 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (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.
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