CD-RECEIVER KDC-334SA KDC-334SG INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3240-00/00 (EW/E2W) B64-3240-00_English_r2.indd Sec1:1 05.8.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 General features 6 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Clock Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 10 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 12 Traffic Information PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function CD player features Menu system 17 Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adju
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 To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
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. This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not 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 are not round cannot 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. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.
General features Release button Control knob ATT TI AME ATT VOL Q SRC LOUD indicator General Clock display ATT 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.
4 Adjust the Audio item System Q Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates. Sound setting Natural Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "NATURAL" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP 40" "JAZZ" Turn the [VOL] knob.
General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Loudness. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6x9/6" "SP OEM" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. English | B64-3240-00_English_r2.
Tuner features Control knob ATT TI AME SRC Band display 1-6 AME Preset station number ST indicator Frequency display Tuning Station Preset Memory Selecting the station. Putting a station in the memory. 1 Select tuner source 1 Select the band Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM I, FM II, and FM III bands.
Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. "A-MEMORY" is displayed. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. • When the (page 19) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory.
RDS features Control knob ATT TI AME 1-6 TI indicator Traffic Information Changing to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you are not listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time you press the button, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF. When traffic information is ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station is not being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
2 Select the Program Type 3 Search for the selected Program Type Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Program Type alternates between the program types shown in the table below. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the languages shown in the table below. Language English French German Display "ENGLISH" "FRENCH" "GERMAN" 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button.
CD player features 0 ATT TI AME SCAN SRC IN indicator RDM Track number REP Control knob Track time Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with 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 you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
CD player features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Track Repeat Replaying the song you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Track Repeat turns ON or OFF. When the Track Repeat is ON, "TRAC REP" is displayed. Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN" is displayed.
Menu system ATT TI AME MENU RDS indicator Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Control knob Menu display You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Power OFF Timer Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Setting the timer to turn this unit’s power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle’s battery power. Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment • You can do this adjustment when the (page 18) is set as OFF.
In Tuner mode Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Local Seek Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Display "LO.S OFF" "LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON. You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "REG ON" "REG OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness. 4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Antenna Cord (ISO) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Wiring harness (Accessory1) TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT ANT.CONT Battery wire (Yellow) Connect to the ter minal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A-4 A-5 A-7 A-8 Cable Colour Functions Yellow Blue/White Red Black Battery Power Control 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 (–) 2WARNING Connecting t
Installation Installation Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). English | B64-3240-00_English_r2.indd 23 23 05.8.
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 24) 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. ? The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. ☞ Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly. ☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
Troubleshooting Guide Disc source ? ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. ✔ The CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 5). ? Can’t remove disc. ✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner 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.
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