KDC-V6090R KDC-6090R KDC-5090R CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT B64-1873-00 (EN) DIGITAL AUDIO
English Contents Safety precautions Playing Other Disc mode ...........................................................................22 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................23 Track Search...............................................................................................23 Disc Search ................................................................................................23 Track / Disc Repeat .......................................
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. • Press the reset button if the CD auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly. The original operating condition will return. • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used.
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. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot. The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1.
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. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (i.e., the side opposite the label) when holding it.
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. Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction.
English General features 5/∞ Q SRC / PWR OFF Power CLK Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE 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. NOTE ATT/LOUD DISP FM AM/ NF 4 ¢ Release button KDC-6090R/KDC-5090R The status of the Code Security Function (page 28) is displayed whenever the power is switched on.
Attenuator NOTE • The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used. • The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.
English General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or detached form the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate: 1 • When the control panel is visible: Press the release button. • When the control panel has been hidden: Press the upper side of the faceplate. 2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate.
NOTE Whilst the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0, ATT, ▲, ▼ and SRC. Clock display Changing the Clock Display: Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches between the clock and each mode display. NOTE The clock indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received. NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone.
English General features 2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of System Q You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. speaker. The setting switches as follows. Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") / For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch") / For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.
Audio control features Audio Control Setting AUD 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 FM Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change. Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes.
English Audio control features Function of the KDC-6090R Bass Level Adjust the bass level. Display and setting: "Bass" : - 8 – + 8 Non-Fading Level Adjust the Non-fading output level. Display and setting: "NF Level" : - 15 – + 15 NOTE Middle Level This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. Adjust the middle level.
Tuner features Function of the KDC-6090R DISP Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output SRC Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-Fading output. Display and setting: "LPF NF" : 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through NOTE This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. #1-6 AM 4 FM ¢ KDC-6090R/KDC-5090R Function of the KDC-6090R Band display Phase for Non-Fading Output Frequency Preset station number Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.
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 2WARNING DISP To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst driving.
English RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) Traffic Information Function 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.
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News NOTE Please see the menu settings (page 34) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 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 VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.
English RDS features 24. Jazz Music (Jazz) 25. Country Music (Country) 26. National Music (Nation M) 27. Oldies Music (Oldies) 28. Folk Music (Folk M) 29. Documentary (Document) (Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28) • You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following type of programmes: 1. Music 2. Speech 3. News 4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical 6.
CD/External disc control features Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY) Function FM 38 SRC 0 Changing the display language to another language. 1 Press the PTY button. "PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. 2 Enter the Changing Language Mode Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode. SCAN 3 Changing the Display Language Press the FM or AM button.
English CD/External disc control features Playing CDs NOTE • When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it. • Whilst the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0, ATT, ▲, ▼ and SRC. Playing CDs: Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD insertion slot. Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play automatically resumes.
English CD/External disc control features Track / Disc Repeat Random Play Repeat playing the current track or disc. Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off: Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and off as follows : 1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off. "Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected.
2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track is selected and played. NOTE • 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. Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.
English CD/External disc control features is displayed. Text / Title Scroll 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. To scroll manually: 1 Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title. 2 Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more. "NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered.
Menu settings • Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for, the name will be displayed for it, too. • If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer.
English Menu settings Menu System Code Security Function You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input. 1 Enter the menu mode NOTE Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code. 6 Press the Preset button and input the security code again. 7 Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more. Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. "APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the code security function turning on.
English Menu settings Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes. The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time. Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually. NOTE NOTE The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in such a case. This adjustment is available only when the automatic time adjustment is set to off.
Function of the KDC-V6090R Variable Illumination Colour Setting You can set the display to a desired colour. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "Color" during the selecting function in the menu mode. 2 To set a colour manually: Hold down on the 4 or ¢ button. Pressing the ¢ button advances the colour, and pressing the 4 button reverses it. When the desirable colour appears, release the button. 3 To make the popular colours appear: Press the preset button(#1-4) for the desired color.
English Menu settings Function of the KDC-6090R Switching preout Switch the preout between the rear and non-fading. When you switch to non-fading, you can adjust the volume separately. Display and setting: "SWPRE Rear" : Rear preout (Default setting) "SWPRE N-Fad" : Non-fading preout NOTE You cannot use the high-pass filter with non-fading preout.
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. Local Seek Function With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception. NOTE Display and setting: "Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on. "Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off.
English Menu settings AF (Alternative Frequency) Function Auto TP Seek Function When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception. The RDS indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on. Display and setting: "AF ON" : The AF function is on. (Default setting) "AF OFF" : The AF function is off.
Power OFF Timer 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 20min" : Unit's power goes OFF after 20 minutes. (Default setting) "OFF 40min" : Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes. "OFF 60min" : Unit's power goes OFF after 60 minutes.
Accessories English External view 2CAUTION Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 4 ..........................................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.
Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Antenna Cord (ISO) Connector Function Guide Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8 Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Rear Right (+) Rear Right (–) Front Right (+) Front Right (–) Front Left (+) Front Left (–) Rear Left (+) Rear Left (–) Front right output (Red) F
English Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.37) 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.
■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 39)” and then remove the hard rubber frame. then remove the faceplate. 2 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4´8) on the back panel.
Installation English ■ Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. 1 Refer to the function "Theft deterrent faceplate" (page 10) and remove the faceplate. 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit. Accessory4 3 Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.
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. If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF automatically. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the fuse with one having the same rating.
Troubleshooting Guide English PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The sound skips on a CD. The CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs" (see page 6). The specified track does not play. Random play has been selected. Turn off the random play function. Can’t remove disc. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. Free switching of the sound quality. The system Q function is set on Scan mode.
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. TOC Error No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is very dirty.
English 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 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)..
