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© B64-1389-00 (E)
'99/10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 '98/12 11
CONTROLLER FOR DISC AUTO CHANGER / FM MODULATOR SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KCA-R42FM


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English
Contents
Before use
Safety Precautions ........................................................................3
Buttons
Display Unit ..................................................................................5
Remote Control.............................................................................5
External disc control features
Playing CDs/MDs ..........................................................................5
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .....................................6
Track Search..................................................................................6
Disc Search ...................................................................................6
Direct Track Search .......................................................................6
Direct Disc Search.........................................................................7
Track Repeat .................................................................................7
Disc Repeat...................................................................................7
Track Scan.....................................................................................7
Disc Scan ......................................................................................8
Random Play .................................................................................8
Magazine Random Play.................................................................8
Changing the Transmission Frequency .........................................9
Modulation level/Dynamic control...............................................10
Installation
Accessories.................................................................................11
Installation Procedure..................................................................11
Connecting Cables to Terminals .................................................12
Installation ...................................................................................13
Troubleshooting guide.......................................................14
Specifications......................................................................... 16


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CD MD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER
REP
RDM
3
-
+
PWR
M.RDM
D.REP
TRACK
D I S C
8
/
D.SCN
MHz
DISC
TRACK
FREQ
LEVEL
Reset button
Take the following precautions to
prevent fire and avoid personal injury:
· When extending the ignition cable, battery
cable, or ground cable, use 0.75mm
2
(AWG18) or larger automotive grade cable to
avoid cable 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
· 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. on hot places such as above the
dashboard.
· 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.
· The reception of the tuner may be reduced
a little if the KCA-R42FM is used.
· If the sound is lower than the tuner sound,
raise up the volume level of the CD/MD
with using the receiver.
· Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
NOTE
O-N selection switch
When the disc changer with the O-N
selection switch is connected, set the switch
to "O" position to operate the disc changer
mode.
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


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English
Safety Precautions
Do not set the remote on hot places such
as above the dashboard.
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:
Use two "AAA" batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing
downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the
+ and ­
poles aligned properly, following the
illustration inside the case.
Store unused batteries out of the reach
of children. Contact a doctor immediately
if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
· The provided batteries are intended for
use in operation checking, and their
service life may be short.
· When the remote controlable distance
becomes short, replace both of the
batteries with new ones.
A portion of the operations may not be
possible, depending on the unit that is
connected.
NOTE
NOTE
2WARNING
2CAUTION


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CD MD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER
REP
RDM
3
-
+
PWR
M.RDM
D.REP
TRACK
D I S C
8
/
D.SCN
MHz
DISC
TRACK
FREQ
LEVEL
Playing CDs/MDs :
Press the PWR button.
The power goes ON and the CD/MD play start. When the unit
receives any signal from the remote controller, the
mark lights up.
When the player reaches the end of the last track on the disc
you are playing, it will shift automatically to the first track on
the next disc. When the player plays the last disc, it will return
to the first disc.
The play display blinks during disc replacement.
Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0".
Power off :
Press the PWR button.
The power goes OFF.
To listen to the radio :
Press the PWR button.
The FM modulator is turned OFF and the radio can be heard.
Pause :
Press the
6 (38...Remote) button.
Disc play is temporarily paused.
If you press the switch once more, the disc is replayed from
the paused part.
· Be sure to turn down the volume whenever you listen to the
radio or a cassette tape after stopping the disc play.
· During the disc play is being conducted, you are not able to
receive ordinary radio broadcasting because antenna output is
switched into disc player's side.
NOTE
Playing CDs/MDs
Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See page 9 for more
information on Changing the Transmission Frequency.
Buttons
External disc control features
PWR button
REPEAT button
DISC REPEAT button
T.SCAN button
M.RDM button
Number buttons
D.SCAN button
Reset
button
R
D
M
123
456
789
0
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
REPEAT
DISC
DISC
REPEAT
D.SCAN
T.SCAN
M.RDM
38
+
-
PWR
T.
UP
T.
DN
Display Unit
Remote Control
- / + buttons
PWR button
4 / ¢ buttons
6 button
RDM button
REP button
T. UP button
+ button
T. DN button
- button
RDM button
38 button
Play indicator
Disc No.
Track No.
Pause indicator