KDC-4018 KDC-4018G KDC-2018 KDC-1018 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO © B64-1831-00 (MW)
English Contents Safety precautions................................................3 CD/External disc control features Playing CDs.................................................................................15 Playing Other Disc mode ............................................................16 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................16 Track Search ...............................................................................16 Disc Search .........................
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 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
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 Unit Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it every once in a while.
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 (the side opposite the label) when holding it.
English Handling Compact discs Do Not Load CD Accessories Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, 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 Release button Power 4/¢ Q/AUD u 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. d ATT/ LOUD #1 #3 SRC/ PWR OFF CLK/ ADJ LOUD indicator ATT indicator SYSTEM Q indicator KDC-2018 ATT indicator LOUD indicator Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
English General features Switching Modes Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on. Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: ▼ Turning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off.
3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of System Q speaker. The setting switches as follows. Off ("SP OFF/ SP-F") / For the OEM speaker ("SP OEM/ SP-O") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6/6x9/ SP-6") / For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4/ SP-5") You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. Switching the Preset Sound Setting: Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting switches as follows: 4 Press the Q button to end the mobile preset plan mode.
English General features Audio Control Setting Adjustment mode (Display) Adjust various parameters of sound quality. 1 Press the AUD button for at least one second 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 in its special storage case while detached. • 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 the Faceplate: 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate. 4/¢ FM/ CRSC 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
English Tuner features Tuning NOTE The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received. You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Station Preset Memory Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button. Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as follows. Store the frequency of a station.
Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode ends. NOTE Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Station Name Preset (SNPS) You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. Up to 18 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names.
English Tuner features Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Switching Display for Tuner Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) You can change the display used when listening to the radio. (Function of Remote) You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset. Changing the Display: Each time you press the CLK button, the display changes as follows: 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote.
CD/External disc control features Playing CDs 4/¢ 0 RDM SCRL M.RDM SRC REP SCAN CLK/ MENU FM/ AM 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. The CD will start playing. The IN indicator lights up when a CD has been inserted. Stopping and Ejecting CDs: Press the 0 button. The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.
English CD/External disc control features Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Track Search Playing Other Disc mode 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). Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.
NOTE “LOAD” is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer. Track / Disc Repeat Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to. 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. (KDC2018/1018) "SCAN/TSCN ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.(KDC-4018/4018G) The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.
English CD/External disc control features The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made. Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changers) 5 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. desired position. The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right. 1 Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on and off.
To cancel DNPP mode: Press the DNPP button. The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be canceled. Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) (Function of Remote) If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start playing it. 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote. "DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset play mode is entered.
Menu settings English CD/External disc control features Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G (Function of disc changers) This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. Text Scroll 4/¢ To scroll automatically: Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title. The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.
Display and setting: “BEEP ON” : Beep setting is on. (Default setting) "BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off. 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. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. 1 Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for at least one second. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
Menu settings English Function of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Disabled System Indicator (DSI) Name Preset A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. This function allows you to assign the name to be displayed for the currently receiving radio station or currently playing disc. See the next page for the name presetting method.
Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G NOTE The supplied remote control unit is in its storage case. 2CAUTION + + - FM/DISC + SRC TUNE /4/TRACK 4 FM ATT + ATT AM/DISC SRC ¢ TUNE TRACK DISC AM — DNPP/ SBF 38 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. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Basic Operations of remote English Accessory of the KDC-4018/KDC-4018G Basic operations Tuner features • 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency. Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency. Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input. • AM/FM buttons Press the AM button to select the AM band. Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. During station name input, selects digits and symbols.
• DNPP button (for disc changers) Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.
Accessories English 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Front right output (Red) (KDC-4018/4018G only) FRONT Front left output (White) (KDC-4018/4018G only) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Fuse (10A) 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.
Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars English ■ Installation 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 29)” 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.
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. then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel. Catch 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Installation English ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit Function of the KDC-4018/4018G/2018 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.
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. 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. Attenuator is turned on. Turn off Attenuator.
Troubleshooting Guide English PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Can’t remove disc. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button. Free switching of the sound quality. The system Q function is set on Scan mode.
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 BLANK No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Specifications English Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ..........87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (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 (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................
