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DIGITAL RADIO CONTROLLER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTROLEUR DE RADIO NUMERIQUE
MODE D'EMPLOI
CONTROLADOR DE RADIO DIGITAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
KCA-CM50
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you
obtain the best performance from your digital radio controller.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces desig-
nated 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 KCA-CM50 Serial number
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Contents
Safety Precautions ..............................................3
SiIRIUS satellite radio tuner features ..................4
Power
Switching Seek Mode
Selecting the Preset Band
Channel Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Channel Search
Direct Access Tuning
Switching Display
Text Scroll
HD Radio tuner features ......................................7
Power
Tuning
Receive Mode
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Switching Display
Text Scroll
Menu system ......................................................10
Menu system
Text Scroll
SIRIUS ID (ESN)
Tuning Mode
Basic Operations of remote................................12
Installation..........................................................14
Accessories
Installation Procedure
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Installation
Troubleshooting guide........................................17
Specifications ....................................................18
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Reset button
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Take the following precautions to
prevent fire and avoid personal injury:
· When extending the ignition wire, battery
wire, or ground wire, use 0.75mm2 (AWG18)
or larger automotive grade wire to avoid wire
deterioration or damage to the covering.
· Check that no metal objects (coins, tools,
etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short
circuits.
· If you smell or see smoke, turn the power
off immediately and consult your Kenwood
dealer.
· 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.
Take the following precautions to
keep the unit in proper working order.
· Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.
· Do not open the top or bottom cover.
· Do not install the unit in places it is exposed
to direct sunlight, high heat or humidity,
water may splash over it, or dust exists.
2CAUTION
2WARNING
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.
Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These may
damage external surfaces or remove
indicator characters.
2CAUTION
Safety Precautions
· 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.
· If you have difficulty in installing this unit in
your vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer.
· If it doesn't seem to be working properly,
first press the Reset button. If the
malfunction persists, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
· Some car stereos cause the sound of the
tuner to make for a moment when an
engine is activated.
· Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
NOTE
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SIRIUS satellite radio tuner features
d
u
4
SRCH
¢
PWR
DISP
# 1-6
SEEK
Band display
Channel number
Preset station number
Turning ON the Power
Press the [PWR] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [PWR] button for at least 1 seconds.
·You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by
SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Consult SIRIUS if "CALL 888-539 SIRIUS
TO SUBSCRIBE" appears.
· It may take a little time to start receiving after you selected the
SIRIUS source.
· If the signal receiving fails, "ACQUIRING SIGNAL" appears.
Power
Sets the seeking mode.
Press the [SEEK] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Seek mode switches as
shown below.
Display
Operation
"SEEK 1"
Normal manual seeking control.
"SEEK 2"
Search in order of the channels in the
Preset memory.
This function cannot be used in the category and channel search
mode.
Switching Seek Mode
SCAN indicator
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Putting the channel in the memory.
1 Select the preset band
Press the [u] button.
2 Select the channel to put in the memory
Press the [
4] or [¢] button.
3 Put the channel in the memory
Press the [#1] -- [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks.
On each band, 1 channel can be put in the memory on each [#1]
-- [#6] button.
Only the channel number is stored. Category information is not
stored.
Channel Preset Memory
Calling up the channels in the memory.
1 Select the preset band
Press the [u] button.
2 Call up the channel
Press the [#1] -- [#6] button.
Preset Tuning
A channel is searched within the selected category.
1 Enter Channel Search mode
Press the [SRCH] button.
2 Select the Category
Press the [u] or [d] button.
3 Select the Channel
Press the [
4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Channel Search
Press the [SRCH] button.
You cannot operate this unit until all the Category information is
acquired.
Channel Search
Scanning for the channel you want to listen to.
1 Start Channel Scan
Press the [SEEK] button for at least 1 second.
"SCAN" indicator is ON.
2 Release it when the channel you want to listen to is received
Press the [SEEK] button for at least 1 second.
Channel Scan
Press the [u] button.
Each time the button is pressed the preset band switches
between the SR1,SR2,SR3, and SR4.
Selecting the Preset Band
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