Take the time to read through this instruction manual.Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will helpyou obtain the best performance from your new compact discauto changer.
For your recordsRecord the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in thespaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space providedbelow. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you callupon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on theproduct.Model KDC-C510FM Serial number
Disc changer control featuresCD play with CD auto-changer......................................................................10Track/Disc search ...........................................................................................11Direct track/disc search..................................................................................12Track repeat ....................................................................................................13Disc repeat ......................................................................................................14Track scan .......................................................................................................15Disc scan .........................................................................................................16Disc random play ...........................................................................................17Magazine random play ..................................................................................18
InstallationChanging the transmission frequency .........................................................19Modulation level/Dynamic control ...............................................................20Installation procedure....................................................................................21Connections....................................................................................................22Installation ......................................................................................................23
Use of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other thanthose specified herein may result inhazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations,following are reproductions of labels on, orinside the product relating to laser productsafety.
Location : Rear Panel
FCC WARNINGThis equipment may generate or use radiofrequency energy. Changes ormodifications to this equipment maycause harmful interference unless themodifications are expressly approved inthe instruction manual. The user couldlose the authority to operate thisequipment if an unauthorized change ormodification is made.
This equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment may causeharmful interference to radiocommunications, if it is not installed andused in accordance with the instructions.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of thefollowing 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 thereceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets allrequirements of the Canadianinterference-Causing EquipmentRegulations.
WarningNOTE2CAUTION
KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,HACHIOJI-SHITOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER J.
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Safety precautions
Take the following precautions toprevent fire and avoid personal injury :
• When extending the ignition cable,battery cable, or ground cable, use0.75mm2 (AWG18) or larger automotivegrade cable to avoid cable deteriorationor damage to the covering.
• Check that no metal objects (coins,tools, etc.) are left inside the unit toavoid short circuits.
• If you smell or see smoke, turn thepower off immediately and consult yourKenwood dealer.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if theLCD is damaged or broken due to shock.The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerousto your health or even fatal.If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCDcontacts your body or clothing, wash itoff with soap immediately.
Take the following precautions to keepthe unit in proper working order.
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12VDC power supply with a negative groundconnection.
• Do not open the top or bottom cover.• Do not install the unit in places it is
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat orhumidity, water may splash over it, ordust exists.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a newone with the prescribed rating. Using afuse with the wrong rating may causeyour unit to malfunction. on hot placessuch as above the dashboard.
• If you have difficulty in installing this unitin your vehicle, contact your Kenwooddealer.
• If it doesn’t seem to be workingproperly, first press the Reset button. Ifthe malfunction persists, consult yourKenwood dealer.
• Some car stereos cause the sound ofthe tuner to make for a moment whenan engine is activated.
• The reception of the tuner may bereduced a little if the KDC-C510FM isused.
• If the sound is lower than the tunersound, raise up the volume level of theCD with using the receiver.
Cleaning the unit• If the front panel is dirty, wipe it clean
with a silicon cloth or soft dry cloth withthe power off.
Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,alcohol, or other volatile solvents. Thesemay damage external surfaces orremove indicator characters.
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Reset button
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Lens foggingIn cold climates, there may be a periodafter you turn on your vehicle’s heaterwhen the lens that guides the laserbeam used in your CD player fogs up. Ifthis happens, you cannot play compactdiscs. Take out discs and the foggingwill disappear. If it does not return tonormal after several hours, contact yourKenwood dealer.
The marking of products using lasers(Except for some areas)
The label is attached to the chassis/case andsays that the component uses laser beamsthat have been classified as Class 1. It meansthat the unit is utilizing laser beams that areof a weaker class. There is no danger ofhazardous radiation outside the unit.
Do not set the remote on hot placessuch as above the dashboard.
Replacing the Lithium BatteryUse one lithium battery(CR2025).Remove the case followingthe instructions as illustrated.Insert thebattery with the + and - poles alignedproperly, following the illustration insidethe case.
Store unused lithium batteries out of thereach of children. Contact a doctorimmediately if the battery is accidentallyswallowed.
2WARNING
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT
2CAUTION
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To open
1 Keep on slide
2 Pull out.
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Handling compact discsStains, scratches, or warping can causeskipping, malfunction, or low soundquality. Take the following precautionsto avoid damage to the compact discs.
Holding a disc• Avoid touching the recorded side (the
side without the titles on) when youhold a compact disc.
• Do not stick paper tape, etc. on eitherside of the disc.
Storing your discs• Do not store discs where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight (such as onthe seat and dashboard) or high heat.
• If you do not use your unit for anextended time, remove the discs fromthe unit and put them in their cases. Donot leave them lying around withoutcases, piled up, or leaning on a wall andso on.
Cleaning your discsIf there are stains on a disc, wipe themoff with a cleaning cloth or a soft cottoncloth, wiping from the center to theedge. Never use conventional record
cleaners, anti static agent, paint thinner,benzine, or other chemicals.
Paper tape
BurrsBurrs
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• Frequency modulation systemEven if your car audio(car stereo) is notequipped with an AUX input jack, youcan use the radio's builtin FM tuner tolisten to music played by the CDautochanger using FM broadcastfrequencies.One of the twelve transmissionfrequencies can be set to avoidinterference with an (actual) FMbroadcast station.
• Disc changer control (Page 10)This unit has a Disc changer controlfunction.
• Track / Disc search (Page 11)You can search for the track / disc youwant by specifying the track / discnumber.
• Direct track/disc search (Page 12)This feature allows you to enter thenumber of the track or disc you wish tohear by pressing the appropriatenumeric keys.
• Track repeat (Page 13)When this function is turned on, thetrack you are listening to is playedrepeatedly.
• Disc repeat (Page 14)When this function is turned on, the discyou are listening to is played repeatedly.
• Track scan (Page 15)When this function is turned on, the firstpart of each track on the disc you arelistening to is played automatically tohelp you find the one you want.
• Disc scan (Page 16)When this function is turned on, the firstpart of each disc in the Disc changer isplayed automatically to help you find theone you want from the magazine loadedin the Disc changer.
• Disc random play (Page 17)When this function is turned on, thetracks on the disc you are listening toare played in random order.
• Magazine random play (Page 18)When this function is turned on, thetracks on the discs in your Disc changerare played in random order.
• Modulation level control (Page 20)The modulation level can be changed inthe range between 1 to 4 according tothe recording level of the disc you arelistening to.
• Dynamic control (Page 20)The unit has a prevention of distortionfunction to reduce sound distortion.
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Loading compact discs
1
Make sure the disc magazine is theright way up with the Kenwood logoon the top.Pull the tray out by theprojection.
3
Open the CD changer door.
4
Insert the magazine into the CDchanger until it clicks.
2
Place the disc on the tray with thelabel facing upwards. Insert the trayinto the disc magazine until it locks.The discs are numbered from thebottom from 1 to 10.
• Take care to insert the tray into the correct grooves in the disc magazine.
• 8-cm discs cannot be used. If an 8-cmdisc adapter is used, the disc cannot beejected.
• Keep all the trays in the magazine evenwhen empty.
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Close the CD changer door.
Use the CD changer with its doorclosed to prevent the entry of dustinto the changer.
6 Magazine ejection
Open the CD changer door, and pressthe "EJECT" button.
Be sure to open the door completelybefore pressing the EJECT button. Ifthe door is not completely open, themagazine may hit the door and causedamage of malfunction.
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CD play with CD auto-changer
To play compact discsPress the Power button.The power goes ON and the CD playstart. When the unit receives anysignal from the remote controller, the
mark lights up.
When the player reaches the end ofthe last track on the disc you areplaying, it will shift automatically tothe first track on the next disc. Whenthe player plays the last disc, it willreturn to the first disc.The play display blinks during discreplacement.Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0".
Power offPress the Power button.The power goes OFF.
To listen to the radioPress the Power button.The RF modulator is turned OFF andthe radio can be heard.
PausePress the Play/Pause button.Disc play is temporarily paused.If you press the switch once more,the disc is replayed from the pausedpart.
• Be sure to turn down the volumewhenever you listen to the radio ora cassette tape after stopping thedisc play.
• During the disc play is beingconducted, you are not able toreceive ordinary Radio broadcastingbecause antenna output isswitched into compact disc player‘sside.
Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See Page 20 for more information onchanging the transmission frequency.
Power button
T R A C K DISC
Powerbutton
Play /Pausebutton
Play / Pause button
Play indicator
Pause indicator
Disc No.
Track No.
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Reverse track searchBriefly press the 4 button.When you press this button once, theplayer returns to the start of the trackyou are listening to. Each time youpress the button, the track number onthe display decreases. The playerplays the track with the track numbershown on the display.When the 4 button on the displayunit is held down, the player fast-rewinds while playing the track.
If you try reverse track search whileplaying track 1, the player will resumeplay at the start of track 1; it does notsearch for the last track.
Forward track searchBriefly press the 3 button.Each time you press this button, thetrack number on the displayincreases. The player plays the trackwith the track number shown on thedisplay.When the 3 button on the displayunit is held down, the player fast-forwards while playing the track.
If you try forward track search whileplaying the last track on a disc, theForward track search function doesnot work.
Reverse disc searchPress the - button.Each time you press this button, thedisc number on the displaydecreases. The player plays the discwith the disc number shown on thedisplay.
Forward disc searchPress the + button.Each time you press this button, thedisc number on the display increases.The player plays the disc with thedisc number shown on the display.
Track/Disc search
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Direct track/disc search
1Enter the number of track or discyou want to listen to.The input number blinks for 10seconds and stays lit.
• To search for disc 10 directly, enter“0”.
• If a track number that does notexist on the disc you are listeningto is displayed, carry out theoperation in step 2, and the directtrack search is made to the lasttrack.
2Direct track searchPress the 4 or 3 button whilethe number is blinking.The player starts playing the trackspecified in step 1.If three or more numbers are entered,the last two entered digits (shown onthe display) are valid.
Direct disc searchPress the - or + button while thenumber is blinking.The player starts playing the discspecified in step 1.When two digits are displayed, thedirect disc search is made to the discnumber corresponding to the numberon the right side.
To cancelTo cancel search in the middle,press the : / ” button.The Direct track/disc search iscancelled and the normal displayreturns.Also, if you do nothing for 10seconds, the search will automaticallycancel.
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To repeat track Press the Repeat button.The Repeat indicator will appear onthe display and the Track repeatfunction will turn on.The same track is played repeatedly.
To cancelPress the Repeat button.The Repeat indicator disappears andthe Track repeat function is cancelled.
When disc play stops, Track repeat iscancelled.
Track repeat
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Repeat
Repeat
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To repeat disc Press the Disc repeat button.The Disc repeat indicator will appearon the display and the Disc repeatfunction will turn on.The same disc is played repeatedly.
To cancelPress the Disc repeat button.The Disc repeat indicator disappearsand the Disc repeat function iscancelled.
When disc play stops, Disc repeat iscancelled.
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1Press the Track scan button.The Track scan indicator will appearon the display and the player will playthe first 10 seconds of each track insuccession.
2 To select a trackPress the Track scan button.The Track scan indicator disappearsand the Track scan is cancelled.Normal playback starts.
• When disc play stops, Track scan iscancelled.
• When all tracks on the disc you arelistening to are scanned, Track scanis cancelled.
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NOTE
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1Press the Disc scan button.The Disc scan indicator will appear onthe display and the player will play thefirst 10 seconds from each disc insuccession.
2 To select a discPress the Disc scan button.The Disc scan indicator disappearsand the Disc scan is cancelled.Normal playback starts.
• When disc play stops, Disc scan iscancelled.
• When all discs in the magazine youare listening to are scanned, Discscan is cancelled.
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1Press the Disc random button.The Random indicator will appear onthe display and the player willrandomly select another track fromthe disc you are playing. The tracknumbers on the display will changecontinuously during track selection.When a track is selected, playbackwill begin automatically.
When all the tracks on a disc havebeen played, the player will randomlyselect the next disc.
2 To select another trackPress the 3 button.The player will randomly chooseanother track.
To cancelPress the Disc random button.The Random indicator disappears andRandom play is cancelled. Normaldisc play starts.
When the disc play stops, the Discrandom play function is cancelled.
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1Press the Magazine random button.The Magazine random play indicatorwill appear on the display and thetrack select will start. The track/discnumbers on the display will changecontinuously during track selection.When a track is selected, playbackwill begin automatically.
2 To select another trackPress the 3 button.The player will randomly chooseanother track.
To cancelPress the Magazine random button.The Magazine random indicatordisappears and Magazine randomplay is cancelled. Normal disc playstarts.
• When disc play stops, theMagazine random play function iscancelled.
• The Magazine random selectiontime changes according to thenumber of discs in the magazine.
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NOTEM . R D M
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Changing the transmission frequency
1 To set the frequency changemodeHold down the REP button on thedisplay unit for more than threeseconds.The FREQ indicator will light up andthe currently set frequency will bedisplayed.
• The initial value is 88.3MHz.• If this function is on, the functions
other than power on / off, reset,and modulation level / dynamiccontrol, cannot be operated.
• This function is not available whenthe random play, repeat play, orscan play function is on. Beforeusing this function, cancel the otherfunctions. This function cannot beused while loading a disc (while theplay indicator is blinking).
2 To change the frequencyPress the 4 or 3 button on thedisplay unit.The transmission frequency willchange as follows:
87.7MHz 89.9MHz
87.9MHz 89.7MHz
88.1MHz 89.5MHz
88.3MHz (initial value) 89.3MHz
88.5MHz 89.1MHz
88.7MHz 88.9MHz
Some car radios cannot receive a87.7 MHz frequency.
To cancelHold down the REP button on thedisplay unit for more than threeseconds.The FREQ indicator will go off and thefrequency change will take effect.The frequency change mode isautomatically cancelled if you donothing for 15 seconds.
C D A U T O C H A N G E R C O N T R O L L E RREP
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Modulation level / Dynamic control
1 To set the control modeHold down the RDM button on thedisplay unit for more than threeseconds.The LEVEL indicator will light up andthe currently set modulation level willbe displayed.
• If this function is on, the functionsother than power on / off, reset,and changing the transmissionfrequency, cannot be operated.
• This function is not available whenthe random play, repeat play, orscan play function is on. Beforeusing this function, cancel the otherfunctions. This function cannot beused while loading a disc (while theplay indicator is blinking).
2 To change the modulation levelPress the 4 or 3 button on thedisplay unit.
Each time the button is pressed, themodulation level changes in the rangefrom 1 to 4. As the numberincreases, the modulation levelincreases. The initial setting is 2.
Dynamic controlThe unit comes with the preventionof distortion function to reduce sounddistortion.If the sound is distorted severely,press the + button on the display unitand then set the function to "2" (ON).If the prevention of distortion functionis set to "2" (ON), the sound extensionis reduced.The initial setting is "1" (OFF).
If a disc with a high recording level isused, the sound may distort even if theprevention of distortion function is setto "2" (ON). In this case, reduce themodulation level.
To cancelHold down the RDM button on thedisplay unit for more than threeseconds.The LEVEL indicator will go off andthe modulation level change will takeeffect. The control mode isautomatically cancelled if you donothing for 15 seconds.
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Dynamic control "1" Dynamic control "2"
L E V E L
Modulation level
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Number for preventionof distortion setting
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Installation procedure1.Remove the ignition key and disconnect
the negative (-) terminal of the battery toprevent short circuits.
2.Connect the input and output cables ofthe units.
3.Connect the ground cable, battery cable,and ignition cable of the wiring harnessin the order listed.
4. Install the unit in the car.
5.Connect the negative (-) terminal of thebattery.
6.Press the Reset button.
• If the fuse blows, check cables forshorts, then replace the fuse with one ofthe same rating.
• Check that no unconnected cables orconnectors are touching the car body.Do not remove caps from unconnectedcables or connectors to prevent shortcircuits.
• After installation, check that the brakelamps, winkers, and wipers workproperly.
• Insulate unconnected ends of cords withvinyl tape or similar.
• Use only the supplied screws forinstallation. Use of any other screwsmay damage the unit.
2CAUTION
Transportationscrews
Remove all 3 transportationscrews (minus) for protecting theinternal mechanism before youstart to install the unit.
Removing the transportation screws
NOTEAfter removing the transportscrew, retain it carefully andattach it again before transportingthe unit again.
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Connections
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FM/AM antenna input
ACC
Car fuse box
Battery
CD auto-changer
Changer connection cable
Ignition keyswitch
2WARNINGTo prevent fire when the ignition cable (Red) or battery cable (Yellow) is short-circuited bycoming into contact with the vehicle chassis (ground), only connect the power supplyafter making the fuse box connections.
FM/AM antenna output
Control output
Display unit
RF modulator unit
Antenna plug forautomobile
Car stereo withFM tuner
CD auto-changerinput
Control input
Output
NOTEDo not install an antenna of radio equipment or distribute the antenna cable near thechanger output cable, for this could cause malfunction with this unit.
Be sure to press the reset button after installation.2CAUTION
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• It is not possible to install at an angle of 40°~50° if only A is used.
Angle adjustment switch position
Installation angle 0°~5° 40°~50° 85°~90°
90
045
90
045
90
045
Angle adjustment switches
The angle adjustment switches on the bothsaides of the unit are to be set according to theangle of installation of the CD auto changer.Set both of the two switches to the sameposition. If the switches are not set properly,sound skip or other malfunction may occur.
Set the angle adjustment switches with a coinor other flat object.
Change the switch step by step by detachingand reusing the object at the end of each step.
Angle adjustmentswitches
Right side
Left side
Accessories
Installation
A × 2 B × 4 C × 4 D × 1 E × 1
Åi φ5 × 19Åj
F × 2 G × 2
Åi φ4 ×12Åj
H × 1
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Installation
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Horizontal installation Cover the holes indicated by (3 ) with the dustproof seals E. (Bottom and sides)Use the holes marked (Åú) to install the unit.
Bottom view
33 33
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Vertical installation
Bottom view
33
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3333
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Cover the holes indicated by (3 ) with the dustproof seals E. (Bottom and sides)Use the holes marked (Åú) to install the unit.
B
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Side view
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In case of hanging in the trunkCover the holes indicated by (3 ) with the dustproof seals E. (Bottom and sides)Use the holes marked (Åú) to install the unit.
Bottom view
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045
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Side view
Do not tighten the screw C too securely at the time of installation, but tighten it securely afterhaving fixed the bracket A.
B
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Installation of RF modulator unit
Install the RF modulator unit beneath the front seat using Metal fixture and Bind headscrew as shown in the above figure.
2CAUTIONTake sufficient care so thatthe cables are not caughtunder the seat. If they arecaught, they may break.
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Installation of Display unit
Attach one velcro to the slanted-line of the thedisplay units as shown above, and attach theother velcro to the parts where you wish toattach the display units.Then, put velcros together and install the displayunits.
• Be sure not to place the unit on such place as where it is exposed to direct sunlight andtemperature eventually rises.It results in the deformation of the case.
• Depending on the installing location, the display unit may not be able to receive thesignals from the controller unit. Install them after confirming that the signals can bereceived.
• Install the unit in such a way that it does not disturb driving.
ÅúInstallation without using the trim mount plateH
Display unit
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C D A U T O C H A N G E R C O N T R O L L E RD I S C T R A C K
REP
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Pass the cable from the Display unit through the hole on the trim mount plate and push fitthe Display unit into the trim mount plate until it locks.
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Nothing appears on thedisplay.
The control output of the display unit isnot connected properly.
Connect the control output properly.
Changer unit is mounted in anunstable place.
Mount the unit in a stable place.
Troubleshooting guideOften, what appears to be a malfunction is due to user error. Before calling forservice please consult the following table.
Symptom Cause Remedy
The power is not turned on. The wiring harness fuse blows. Check cables for shorts, then replace thefuse with one of with the same rating(shown on the case).
The fader or balance is set to one side. Adjust the fader and balance.
The unit does not workproperly when a button ispressed.
The microcomputer malfunctions. Press the Reset button of the displayunit.
The input/output cable or wiringharness is connected incorrectly.
Connect the input/output cable or wiringharness correctly. See "Connections"(Page 22).
No sound or sound is low. The volume level is minimum. Raise the volume level.
Sound quality is poor.(Sound distortion)
The volume level is too high. Use the appropriate volume level.
CD auto-changer input is notconnected to the unit.
Connect the CD auto-changer input to theunit.
The disc is loaded upside down. Eject the disc magazine and insert thedisc correctly.
Two discs are inserted in a slot. Eject the disc magazine and insert thediscs correctly.
The disc is severely damaged. Use another disc.
The number of the slot into which thedisc is inserted is different from thenumber of the specified disc.
Eject the disc magazine and check thenumber of the specified disc.
The specified disc is notplayed; a different disc isplayed instead.
The specified disc is very dirty. Check and, if possible, clean the disc.See "Cleaning your discs" (Page 6).
CD play does not start.
Power button is not turned ON. Turn the power button ON.
Sound skips due to vibration. Something is touching the CD auto-changer.
Keep it away from the CD auto-changer.
The disc is dirty or damaged. If sound skips at the same part, the discis faulty. Check and, if possible, cleanthe disc.See "Cleaning your discs" (Page 6).
The unit is mounted at a slant. Mount the unit so that is level.
The angle adjustment switches are setimproperly.
Set the angle adjustment switches to thecorrect positions.
Sound distortion. A disc with a high recording level isused.
Change the modulation level / dynamiccontrol setting.(Page 20)
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Symptom Cause Remedy
The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in yoursystem. Take the recommended actions.
01 E: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.>Load the disc magazine properly.
02 E: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine..>Load a disc into the disc magazine.
04 E: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.>Load a disc into the disc magazineThe CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.>Clean the CD and load it correctly.
77 E: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.>Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77"code does not disappear, consult
your nearest service center.99 E: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some
>reason.Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
0d E: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automaticdisc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.>Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the
temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again.
The system is not connected properly. Connect the system properly.See "Connections" .(Page 22)
The specified track is notplayed.
The player is set to RANDOMPLAY/MAGAZINE RANDOM PLAY.
Turn off RANDOM PLAY/MAGAZINERANDOM PLAY.
The microcomputer does not functioncorrectly.
Press the Reset button of the displayunit.
No sound is heard eventhough the informationconcerning the CD auto-changer is displayed.
Volume is set to minimum level. Raise the volume level.
Sound quality is poor. The recording of the disc is poor. Try playing another disc. If the sound isgood, the fault was with the original disc.
The disc is dirty or damaged. Check and, if possible, clean the disc.See "Cleaning your discs. (Page 6)"
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Disc SectionLaser Diode ........................................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)Digital Filter (D/A) ...............................................................8 Times Over SamplingD/A Converter.....................................................................1 bitSpindle speed.....................................................................500 ~ 200 rpm (CLV)Wow & Flutter....................................................................Below Measurable LimitModulating Frequency (200KHz STEP)...............................87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3,Installation size (W X H X D)...............................................88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1,Installation size (W X H X D)...............................................89.3, 89.5, 89.7, 89.9 MHz
GeneralOperating Voltage...............................................................14.4 V (11 ~ 16 V)Current consumption..........................................................1.4 AOperating Temperature ......................................................–10 ~ 50 °C
Size (W × H × D)CD changer.........................................................................250 × 80 × 173 mmInstallation size (W X H X D)...............................................(9-13/16 × 3-1/8 × 6-13/16 in.)Controller............................................................................54 × 85 × 5 mmInstallation size (W X H X D)...............................................(2-1/8 × 3-3/8× 3/16 in.)Display unit.........................................................................105 × 40 × 18 mmInstallation size (W X H X D)...............................................(4-1/8 × 1-9/16 × 11/16 in.)RF modulator unit...............................................................150 × 30 × 80 mmInstallation size (W X H X D)...............................................(5-7/8 × 1-3/16 × 3-1/8 in.)Trim mount plate ................................................................188× 58 × 2 mmInstallation size (W X H X D)...............................................(7-3/8 × 2-5/16 × 1/16 in.)
WeightCD changer.........................................................................2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)Controller............................................................................0.028 kg (0.06 lbs)Display unit.........................................................................0.125 kg (0.28 lbs)RF modulator unit...............................................................0.456 kg (1.0 lbs)
