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KTS-MP400MR
KTS-300MR
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B64-3068-20/04 (KW)
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 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 KTS-MP400MR, KTS-300MR
Serial number


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Contents
Warning
3
Safety precautions
4
Notes
6
About CDs
7
Notes on playing MP3/WMA
8
General features
10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Switching Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Subwoofer Output
TEL Mute
Tuner features
14
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features
16
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc Search/Folder Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Folder Select
Text/Title Scroll
HD Radio control features
20
Tuning
Auto Memory Entry
Menu system
22
Menu System
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
System Q Setting
Switching preout
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
SIRIUS ID (ESN) display
Dual Zone System
Dual Zone System Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
AMP Control
Receive mode Setting
Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
Basic Operations of Optional
Hardwired Remote
27
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 29
Connecting Wires to Terminals
30
Installation
31
Troubleshooting Guide
32
Specifications
35


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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-CHO,
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
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.
· 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 use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
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 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.


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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. (8cm) CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the
CD and damage the unit.
NOTE
· If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. 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 fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
· 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.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the 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.
Reset button