Kenwood MD RECIEVER KMD 671R User Manual

MD-RECEIVER  
KMD-671R  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
B64-1609-00 (EN)  
Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
You cannot connect the unit directly to the  
following CD automatic changers. For users  
who want to use older changers with the  
unit, follow the directions below according to  
the type of changer you own:  
To prevent injury and/or fire, 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.  
To prevent damage to the machine,  
take the following precautions:  
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative  
12V DC power supply.  
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400  
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the  
unit.  
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to  
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.  
Also avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the  
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also  
avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
shock, as it is a piece of precision  
equipment.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one  
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with  
the wrong rating may cause your unit to  
malfunction.  
• To prevent short circuits when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
• Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
Use the extension cable and the control box  
attached to the CD changer, and the optional  
CA-DS100 converter cable.  
• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-  
C601 / KDC-C401  
Use the extension cable attached to the CD  
changer, and the optional CA-DS100  
converter cable.  
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /  
non-Kenwood CD changers  
• When extending the ignition, battery or  
ground cables, make sure to use automotive-  
grade cables or other cables with an area of  
2
0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent cable  
deterioration and damage to the cable  
coating.  
• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal  
tools) inside the unit.  
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange  
smells, turn off the power immediately and  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the  
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The  
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your  
health or even fatal.  
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD  
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off  
with soap immediately.  
Cannot be used with this model.  
2CAUTION  
You can damage both your unit and  
the CD changer if you connect them  
incorrectly.  
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. It means  
that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are  
of a weaker class. There is no danger of  
hazardous radiation outside the unit.  
• During installation, do not use any screws  
except for the ones provided. The use of  
improper screws might result in damage to  
the main unit.  
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Safety precautions  
Handling Mini discs  
Lens Fogging  
NOTE  
• The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot  
be opened. If forced open, the cartridge will  
be damaged and use of the MD will no  
longer be possible. If the shutter has been  
opened due to some cause, be careful not to  
touch the recording portion with a finger.  
Doing so will cause the sound to skip.  
In cold climates, there may be a period after  
you turn on your vehicle's heater when the  
lens that guides the laser beam used in your  
MD player fogs up. If this happens, you  
cannot play mini discs. Take out discs and  
the fogging will disappear. If it does not  
return to normal after several hours, contact  
your Kenwood dealer.  
• 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.  
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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get  
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
Reset button  
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult  
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).  
• Do not use an MD that has a peeling label.  
Use of an MD that has a loose or peeling  
label may cause problems, such as the label  
coming off inside the player and the  
Cleaning the Unit  
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the  
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon  
cloth or soft cloth.  
• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used  
to explain more clearly how the controls are  
used. Therefore, what appears on the display  
in the illustrations may differ from what  
appears on the display on the actual  
equipment, and some of the illustrations on  
the display may represent something  
impossible in actual operation.  
• The functions that can be used and the  
information that can be displayed will differ  
depending on the external disc players being  
connected.  
resultant inability to eject the MD.  
2CAUTION  
• Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge  
surface with a dry cloth before use. Using an  
oil-soiled cartridge in particular may result in  
the disc not loading or being unable to eject  
it. (At time of cleaning, be careful not to  
open the shutter.)  
• Do not leave the MD in the unit for a  
prolonged period. The ejected MD should be  
placed in an MD case for storage.  
• Do not leave the MD in a place exposed to  
direct sunlight (such as on a instrument  
panel) or in other places that reach high  
temperatures. The MD cartridge will become  
misshapen and will no longer be usable.  
Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a  
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as  
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch  
the surface of the panel and/or cause the  
indicator letters to peel off.  
• MDs designed for use with data cannot be  
used. Please use MDs designed for music.  
• Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so will lead  
to breakdown.  
US and foreign patents Iicensed from Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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General features  
Power  
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.  
Volume  
Increasing Volume:  
Press the u button to turn up the volume.  
Decreasing Volume:  
Press the d button to turn down the volume.  
ATT indicator  
Attenuator  
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.  
Turning Attenuator On/Off:  
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.  
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.  
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original  
level.  
LOUD indicator  
NOTE  
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates  
the attenuator function.  
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General features  
Switching Modes  
Loudness  
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is  
Switching Modes:  
turned down.  
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as  
follows:  
The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is  
on.  
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Turning Loudness On/Off:  
Tuner mode  
Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch  
the loudness on and off.  
MD mode  
External disc control mode 1  
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode  
Audio Control Setting  
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.  
Standby mode  
1
2
Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.  
Selecting the standby mode:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" .  
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.  
The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the  
unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the  
display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.  
Selecting mode  
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.  
NOTE  
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which  
cannot be used.  
NOTE  
Source tone memory  
Each source (CD, MD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own  
memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.  
The settings made for a particular source are then recalled  
automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses  
the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).  
• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX  
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer  
(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is  
connected to this unit.  
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the  
display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will  
replace the External Disc Control Mode.  
3
Adjust each mode  
Press the 4/¢ button.  
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.  
4
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.  
NOTE  
Presetting AUX-name  
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.  
"NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.  
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc  
Names (DNPS)" (page 20).  
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• You can call the following settings with this function; bass  
centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass  
extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting.  
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of  
the mobile preset plan mode.  
"Bass" : Adjust the bass level.  
Setting values: - 8 – + 8  
"Treble" : Adjust the treble level.  
Setting values: - 8 – + 8  
Mobile Preset  
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled  
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of  
speakers.  
"Balance" : Adjust the balance level.  
Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
2
3
Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of  
speaker. The setting switches as follows.  
Off / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker /  
For 5/4 in. speaker  
"Fader" : Adjust the fader level.  
Setting values: Rear 15 – Front 15  
4
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.  
NOTE  
"V OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected by  
adjusting the level difference between the basic  
sound level and the required level.  
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system  
is on. (page 24)  
• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and  
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.  
Setting values: - 8 –  
0
"ec4"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting  
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).  
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,  
#6;Scan of #1-5  
NOTE  
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system  
is on. (page 24)  
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General features  
NOTE  
TEL Mute  
• 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 whilst detached.  
Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an  
incoming call is received.  
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NOTE  
The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car  
phone.  
When the telephone rings:  
When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit  
functions are temporarily interrupted.  
• 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.  
Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:  
Press the SRC button.  
Reattaching Faceplate:  
"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the  
original source is restored gradually.  
1
Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the  
faceplate.  
Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:  
Hang the phone up.  
2
Push the faceplate in until it clicks.  
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.  
"CALL" disappears from the display.  
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is  
returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,  
helping to deter theft.  
Projections  
Release button  
Grooves  
Removing Faceplate:  
Press the release button.  
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.  
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Tuner features  
Tuning  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is  
obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is  
selected.  
2
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.  
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches  
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.  
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.  
3
• Auto Seek Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.  
Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.  
• Preset station seek tuning  
Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,  
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to  
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next  
lowest number).  
NOTE  
If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive  
stations which were not originally memorized when traveling  
long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such  
cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station  
seek will receive channel 1.  
Band display  
Preset station number  
Frequency  
ST indicator  
• Manual Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.  
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.  
NOTE  
• The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being  
£ indicator  
AUTO indicator  
received.  
• Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode.  
(page 25)  
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Tuner features  
NOTE  
Station Preset Memory  
• If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text  
whilst the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will  
appear in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, "WAITING" will  
be displayed.  
Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.  
You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button.  
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1
2
Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.  
• The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.  
Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the  
station, for two seconds or more.  
2WARNING  
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that  
the data has been stored.  
To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst  
on the road.  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
NOTE  
You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM  
(MW and LW) bands.  
Switching Display for Tuner  
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.  
Switching the Display:  
Pressing the CLK button switches the display as follows.  
Select the Radio Text Display mode.  
Programme Service name (during RDS station reception)/Station frequency  
Radio text  
Clock  
Date  
Displaying Frequencies:  
Hold down the CLK button for one second or more.  
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five  
seconds instead of the station name.  
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RDS features  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
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.  
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data  
for the same station. When you are making long trips, this  
function automatically switches to the particular frequency  
with the best reception for the particular network of stations  
that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored,  
allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations,  
broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.  
These include stations stored in the station preset memory that  
you often listen to.  
Enhanced Other Network  
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit  
information about other RDS stations that have traffic  
information. When you are tuned to a station that is not  
transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts  
transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches  
to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.  
Band display  
£ indicator  
Alarm  
indicator  
NEWS indicator  
TI indicator  
PTY indicator  
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)  
is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the  
warning to be received.  
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RDS features  
17. Finance  
(Finance)  
Programme Type (PTY) Function  
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected  
kinds of programmes.  
18. Children’s programmes (Children)  
19. Social Affairs  
20. Religion  
(Social A)  
(Religion)  
(Phone In)  
(Travel)  
(Leisure)  
(Jazz)  
(Country)  
(Nation M)  
(Oldies)  
(Folk M)  
(Document)  
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21. Phone In  
1
Hold down the PTY button for one second or more.  
"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)  
Mode entered.  
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will  
automatically turn off.  
22. Travel  
23. Leisure  
24. Jazz Music  
25. Country Music  
26. National Music  
27. Oldies Music  
28. Folk Music  
29. Documentary  
NOTE  
You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received.  
NOTE  
Changing the Display Language to French, German, or Swedish  
(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:  
In the PTY mode, press the CLK button to display the name of  
the language currently used.  
If you want to change the language, press the preset button for  
the desired language and then the CLK button.  
1. Music  
4. Other Music  
2. Speech  
5. Serious Classical  
3. News  
6. Varied  
English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4  
2
Select the type of programme to be received  
• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type  
of programme you want to listen to.  
NOTE  
Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type  
After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain  
preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.  
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the  
new programme type is stored.  
The selection includes:  
Speech  
(Speech)  
(Music)  
Music  
3
Seeking the selected programme type  
1. News  
(News)  
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies  
2. Current Affairs  
3. Information  
4. Sports  
(Affairs)  
(Info)  
(Sport)  
(Educate)  
(Drama)  
(Culture)  
(Science)  
(Varied)  
with your selected type of programme.  
The display blinks and the seek starts.  
"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.  
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection  
mode will turn off automatically.  
5. Education  
6. Drama  
7. Culture  
8. Science  
NOTE  
9. Varied  
If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.  
If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2  
and 3 above.  
10. Pop Music  
11. Rock Music