KDC-4590R KDC-4590RV KDC-4090R KDC-3090RG KDC-3090RA KDC-305RG KDC-305RA CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT B64-1835-00 (EN) DIGITAL AUDIO
English Contents Safety precautions................................................3 Menu settings Menu System .............................................................................22 Touch Sensor Tone .....................................................................23 Manual Time Adjustment............................................................23 Automatic Time Adjustment .......................................................23 Disabled System Indicator (DSI) ............................
Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use automotive-grade cables or other cables with an area of 0.
English Safety precautions 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. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. Cleaning the CD Slot As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it occasionally.
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. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (i.e., the side opposite the label) when holding it.
English Handling Compact discs Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Do Not Use Special Shape CDs • Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.
General features Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. Q/ AUD 4/¢ Release button NOTE u Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more. Volume d ATT/ LOUD SRC/ PWR OFF FM/ AM Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d button to turn down the volume. Attenuator LOUD indicator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
English General features the timer function, refer to the section on the Power OFF Timer function under Menu settings (page 22). Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Loudness ▼ Tuner mode This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is on.
factor, treble centre frequency, and treble level. Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the audio control setting feature. Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the mobile preset plan mode. (KDC-4590R/4590RV only) Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is restored gradually.
English General features Audio Control Setting Adjustment mode (Display) Adjust various parameters of sound quality. 1 Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change as follows: Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the AM button reverses it.
Tuner features • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Reattaching Faceplate: 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate. 4/¢ 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
English Tuner features 1 Select the band/station that you want to have stored. 2 Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the Tuning 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is station, for two seconds or more. The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. obtained.
RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) 4/¢ CLK TI/ TI VOL ADJ #1-6 FM/ PTY AM RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received.
English RDS features Traffic Information Function Programme Type (PTY) Function You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast. Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to turn the function on and off. When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Children’s programmes (CHILDREN) Social Affairs (SOCIAL A) Religion (RELIGION) Phone In (PHONE IN) Travel (TRAVEL) Leisure (LEISURE) Jazz Music (JAZZ) Country Music (COUNTRY) National Music (NATION M) Oldies Music (OLDIES) Folk Music (FOLK M) Documentary (DOCUMENT) Music (MUSIC) (Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28) • You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a preset button.
English RDS features CD/External disc control features Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 4/¢ 0 1 Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. 2 Adjust the volume to the desired level. 3 Hold down the TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.
Playing CDs NOTE The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. Mode display Examples • "CD2" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected • "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected 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 until the CD mode. "CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected.
English CD/External disc control features Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc play switches as follows: NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected.
Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R (Function of disc changers) Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Disc Search Making a Reverse Disc Search: Press the AM button to display the desired Disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed Disc number decreases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the FM button to display the desired Disc number.
English CD/External disc control features 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Random Play Another disc/track is selected and played. Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. NOTE 1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on • Magazine random play is cancelled when you eject the disc. • The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine. and off. "RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.
NOTE NOTE You can enter up to 8 characters for each name. When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed in one scrolling display. 8 Assigning Names 2 Pressing the SCRL button results in one scrolling display of the Press the MENU button. The disc name is stored and the Presetting Disc Names mode is ends. If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters input so far. titles.
English Menu settings Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. 4/¢ 1 Enter the menu mode Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed.
Touch Sensor Tone Automatic Time Adjustment This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "BEEP ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting) "BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually. NOTE This adjustment is available only when the automatic time adjustment is set to off.
English Menu settings Function of the KDC-4590R/KDC-4590RV/KDC-4090R Local Seek Function Selectable Illumination You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and red. With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception. Display and setting: "COL GRN" : The colour of the illumination is green. "COL RED" : The colour of the illumination is red. Display and setting: "LO.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received. NOTE • When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3. • When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.
English Menu settings Power OFF Timer Monaural Reception Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when you selected Standby mode. If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is automatically turned off. Display and setting: "OFF – – –" : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled. "OFF 20M" : Unit's power goes OFF after 20 minutes. (Default setting) "OFF 40M" : Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes. "OFF 60M" : Unit's power goes OFF after 60 minutes.
Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 2CAUTION The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the -terminal of the battery. 2.
Connecting Cables to Terminals Rear left output (White) English FRONT Front right output (Red) (KDC-4590R/4590RV only) Front left output (White) (KDC-4590R/4590RV only) Rear right output (Red) Antenna Cord (ISO) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) KENWOOD disc changer input (KDC-4590R/4590RV/4090R only) NOTE Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow A–4 A–5 A–7 Blue/
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.28) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear 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 The power does not turn on. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the fuse with one having the same rating. No ACC position on vehicle ignition. Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.
English Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labelled side up. The CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs" (see page 5). The sound skips on a CD. The CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs" (see page 5). The specified track does not play. Random play has been selected. Turn off the random play function.
Troubleshooting Guide CD/External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The disc control mode cannot be selected. No cable has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is very dirty. Clean the CD. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labelled side up. The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.
English Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. EJECT 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. NO DISC No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. E-04 No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)............