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Ez900HDS
Ez700SR
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B64-3019-00/00 (K)(A)
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 Ez900HDS/700SR
Serial number


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Contents
Warning
3
Safety precautions
4
Notes
5
Activating your SIRIUS subscription
6
About CDs
7
Notes on playing MP3/WMA
8
General features
10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Subwoofer Output
TEL Mute
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features (Ez700SR)
15
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
HD Radio control features (Ez700SR)
17
Tuning
HD Radio features (Ez900HDS)
18
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
Text Scroll
SIRIUS features
20
Selecting SIRIUS source
Selecting the Preset Band
Tuning
Channel Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Switching Seek Mode
Channel Skip/ Lock function
Category and Channel Search
Direct Access Tuning
Text Scroll
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features
23
Playing External Disc
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc Search/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)
Menu system
27
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Clock Display
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
System Q Setting
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Dual Zone System
Dual Zone System Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Receive mode Setting
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
SIRIUS ID (ESN) display
SIRIUS Channel Skip/ Lock Setting
SIRIUS Lock Code Setting
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
CD Read Setting
AMP Control
Basic Operations of remote
34
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
36
Connecting Wires to Terminals
37
Installation
38
Removing the Unit
40
Troubleshooting Guide
41
Specifications
44


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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-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
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 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.


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Safety precautions
About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in
1999 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 1998 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.
LX-bus connection
The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be
connected simultaneously.
You must connect any of them at a time.
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.
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. 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.
· Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
· Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
Attach the panel while you are on the
vehicle
The panel lock arm will be appeared when the
panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be
attached during the driving.
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.


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· 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.
· Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
c.s.
· We recommend the use of <Security Code>
(page 28) to prevent theft.
· 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.
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.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Reset button
Notes
What is HD Radio?
HD Radio is a technology that enables to send
digital broadcasting as well as analog one using
existing frequencies for FM or AM broadcasting.
Quality of broadcast is improved to the level of
music CD in digital FM and that of analog FM in
digital AM.
Moreover, if receiving condition is good, you can
listen to programs in stereo with the digital AM
broadcast.
Digital broadcasting can send other information
than audio, so you can display data such as title of
music.