KDC-MP222 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RECEPTOR DE CD MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD receiver. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-MP222 Serial number © B64-2493-00/00 (KW) Contents English Safety precautions......................4 About Sirius Satellite radio tuner ..................................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 About CDs...................................8 General features .........................9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Theft Deterrent Faceplate CD/MP3/External disc control features ..................................15 Playing CD & MP3 Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc/ Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play Folder Select Text/Title Scroll DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) Basic Operations of remote......22 Accessories ...............................25 Installation Procedure ..............25 Connecting Wires to Terminals .... ................................................26 Installation ................................27 Troubleshooting Guide .............29 Specifications ...........................32 Menu system.............................19 Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Contrast Adjustment CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Text Scroll CD Read Setting Tuner features ...........................13 Tuning Mode Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning --2-- 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. --3-- Safety precautions English 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, 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. · To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as 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. 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 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 a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. · Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit. · Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. IMPORTANT INFORMATION About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Unsupported connection may result in damage. Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. --4-- About Sirius Satellite radio tuner 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. · Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters. Refer to the instruction manual of Sirius Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. Refer to the sections of A models for operations. AM 4 ¢ FM/C.S. Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot. SRC 1-6 DISP/ MENU AUTO Reset button · Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). · 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. Entering and Exiting Channel Search in Sirius Satellite radio tuner source When entering and exiting the Channel Search mode press the [C.S.] button for at least 1 second. Each time the [C.S.] button is pressed for at least 1 second the Channel Search mode turns ON or OFF. Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, 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. --5-- Notes on playing MP3 English This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. Entering ID3 tag The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes. Entering file and folder names The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used. The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3 extension (MP3). A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction. Acceptable medium formats The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses. · ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters) · ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters) · Joliet (64 characters) · Romeo (128 characters) Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations: · Maximum number of directory levels: 8 · Maximum number of files per folder: 255 · Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 · Maximum number of folders: 50 MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are not properly displayed. Writing files into a medium When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or nonMP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3. In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly. Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers. · Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the MP3 extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have the MP3 extension. · Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3. Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3 data with the MP3 encoder. · Transfer bit rate : 8 -- 320 kbps · Sampling frequency : 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once. --6-- MP3 playing or ...