KDC-PS9018R
©B64-1895-00 (MW)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Safety precautions ...................3
Handling Compact discs...........5
General features
Power .....................................................7
Volume....................................................7
Attenuator...............................................8
Switching Modes....................................8
Loudness ................................................8
Faceplate Angle Adjustment ..................9
Switching Full-Screen Display ................9
Switching the Upper Part Display.........10
Switching the Lower Part Display ........10
Forced Closing ......................................12
Removing the Faceplate.......................12
System Q..............................................13
Speaker & Woofer setting ....................14
TEL Mute ..............................................14
Non-Fading Output ...............................14
Audio control features
Audio Control Setting ...........................15
Bass Center Frequency ........................16
Bass Level ............................................16
Bass Quality Factor...............................16
Bass Extend..........................................16
Middle Center Frequency .....................16
Middle Level .........................................16
Middle Quality Factor ...........................16
Treble Center Frequency ......................16
Treble Level ..........................................16
Balance Level........................................17
Fader Level ...........................................17
Non-Fading Level ..................................17
High-pass Filter Frequency
for Front Output....................................17
High-pass Filter Frequency
for Rear Output.....................................17
Low-pass Filter Frequency
for Non-Fading Output..........................17
Phase for Non-Fading Output ...............17
Volume Offset ......................................18
Tuner features
Tuning ...................................................19
Station Preset Memory ........................19
Preset station seek
with Program service name ...............20
RDS features
RDS (Radio Data System).....................21
Enhanced Other Network.....................21
Alarm ....................................................21
Traffic Information Function .................22
Presetting Volume
for Traffic Information/News ................22
Program Type (PTY) Function ...............22
Radio Text Scroll...................................24
Changing Language
for Program Type (PTY) Function .........24
CD/External disc control features
Playing CDs...........................................25
Playing Other Disc mode......................26
Fast Forwarding
and Reversing Disc Play .......................26
Track Search .........................................26
Disc Search...........................................26
Track / Disc Repeat...............................27
Track Scan ............................................27
Random Play.........................................27
Magazine Random Play ........................28
Text Scroll .............................................28
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ............28
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ...........30
Menu settings
Menu System .......................................31
Security Code .......................................32
Touch Sensor Tone...............................33
Manual Time Adjustment .....................33
Calendar Adjustment ............................33
Calendar Mode .....................................33
Memo Mode.........................................34
Automatic Time Adjustment.................34
Selectable Illumination..........................35
Switching Display Mode.......................35
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select .............35
Font Select............................................35
Dimmer.................................................35
Time setting
for removing the faceplate ...................36
System Q..............................................36
Built-in Amp Mute Control....................36
Dual Zone System ................................36
External Amp Control ...........................36
News Bulletin Function with PTY News
Timeout Setting ....................................37
Local Seek Function .............................37
Selecting Tuning Mode.........................37
Auto Memory Entry ..............................38
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function ....38
Restricting RDS Region
(Region Restrict Function) ....................38
Auto TP Seek Function .........................39
Monaural Reception ............................39
Text Scroll .............................................39
Basic Operations of remote....39
Installation
Accessories ..........................................42
Installation Procedure ...........................42
Connecting Wires to Terminals ............43
Installation (non-Japanese cars)............44
Locking the faceplate to the unit..........44
Removing the Unit................................45
Installation (Japanese-cars)...................46
Troubleshooting Guide ...........47
Specifications.........................51
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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 automotive-
grade 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.
2WARNING
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 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.
· Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
· Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
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.
2CAUTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100
available as an option may be required. For
details, consult your Kenwood dealer.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
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)
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
2CAUTION
Safety precautions
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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.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the RESET button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
· Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
· We strongry recommend the use of the
Security Code function (see p. 32) to prevent
theft.
NOTE
· 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.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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.
2CAUTION
Safety precautions
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.
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.
OFF
NF
DAB
AUD
VOL ADJ
Reset button
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Handling Compact discs
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched
or warped can cause the sound to
skip and the unit to operate
incorrectly, resulting in worsened
sound quality. Take the following
precautions to prevent your CDs from
getting scratched or damaged.
Handling CDs
· Do not touch the recorded side of the CD
(the side opposite the label) when holding it.
· The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is
more fragile than that on an ordinary music CD,
and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints on a
CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to cause
skipping when the disc is played. For these
reasons, handle the disc very carefully. Detailed
handling instructions will appear on the CD-R or
CD-RW package: read this information carefully
before using the disc.
· Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
Storing CDs
· Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct
sunlight (such as a car seat or the
dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or
CD-RW is more susceptible than a music
CD to damage from high temperatures and
humidity, and in some cases, may become
unusable if left in the car for long periods of
time.
· Remove CDs from the unit when not
listening to them for a while, and put them
back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs that
are removed from their cases or prop them
against something.
Cleaning CDs
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently
using a commercially available cleaning cloth
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the
center of the disc and moving outward. Do
not clean CDs with conventional record
cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals
such as paint thinner or benzene.
Checking New CDs for Burrs
When playing a new CD for the first time,
check that there are not any burrs stuck to
the perimeter of the disc or in the central
hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not
load properly or may skip while playing.
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a
similar utensil.
Tape
Burrs
Burrs
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