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... the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-135 KDC-135CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood...
... the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-135 KDC-135CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood...
Instruction Manual
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... features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Bass Boost Speaker Setting Clock Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD player features Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Track Repeat Scan Play Random Play Menu system Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Switching preout CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Built-in Auxiliary input Setting 3 Accessories/ Installation Procedure...
... features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Bass Boost Speaker Setting Clock Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD player features Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Track Repeat Scan Play Random Play Menu system Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Switching preout CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Built-in Auxiliary input Setting 3 Accessories/ Installation Procedure...
Instruction Manual
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... tools) inside the unit. • Mounting and wiring this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work with your model and in your own screws. How to reset your Kenwood dealer. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to operate properly, press the Reset button. If the unit still does not...
... tools) inside the unit. • Mounting and wiring this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work with your model and in your own screws. How to reset your Kenwood dealer. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to operate properly, press the Reset button. If the unit still does not...
Instruction Manual
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... for help. 4 | English This unit may not correctly play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it . • Do not use disc...
... for help. 4 | English This unit may not correctly play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it . • Do not use disc...
Instruction Manual
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... stereo type and does not have any resistance. Source required Tuner CD Auxiliary input* Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUnE" "CD" "AUH" "STBY" * An equipment such as a portable audio player can be connected to the auxiliary input terminal using a commercially available mini-plug (3.5ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug which is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button...
... stereo type and does not have any resistance. Source required Tuner CD Auxiliary input* Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUnE" "CD" "AUH" "STBY" * An equipment such as a portable audio player can be connected to the auxiliary input terminal using a commercially available mini-plug (3.5ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug which is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button...
Instruction Manual
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... Speaker setting. • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled. • *Function of KDC-135 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. General features Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below . 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display...
... Speaker setting. • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled. • *Function of KDC-135 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. General features Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below . 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display...
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... Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. The faceplate is a precision piece of the unit can be detached and taken with you need to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Function of KDC-135CR) • Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to hook up the phone. When a call comes in its faceplate case while detached. (Faceplate case: Accessory of KDC-135 Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON...
... Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. The faceplate is a precision piece of the unit can be detached and taken with you need to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Function of KDC-135CR) • Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to hook up the phone. When a call comes in its faceplate case while detached. (Faceplate case: Accessory of KDC-135 Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON...
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... Preset station number CRSC indicator Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the modes shown in indicator the Preset memory...
... Preset station number CRSC indicator Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the modes shown in indicator the Preset memory...
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The preset number display blinks 1 time. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory on each band, 1 station can be put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] - [6] button for at least 2 seconds. On each [1] - [6] button. Preset Tuning Recalling the stations in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM...
The preset number display blinks 1 time. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory on each band, 1 station can be put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] - [6] button for at least 2 seconds. On each [1] - [6] button. Preset Tuning Recalling the stations in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM...
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... [0] button. ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. CD player features 4$"/ 3%. 3&1 43$ RDM indicator REP indicator SCN indicator Track number Control knob IN indicator Track time Playing CD When a disc is ON. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Select the "CD" display. ⁄...
... [0] button. ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. CD player features 4$"/ 3%. 3&1 43$ RDM indicator REP indicator SCN indicator Track number Control knob IN indicator Track time Playing CD When a disc is ON. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Select the "CD" display. ⁄...
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.... Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Track Repeat turns ON or OFF. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. Track Search Selecting the song you are listening to. Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc in random order. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Random Play Playing all the songs...
.... Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Track Repeat turns ON or OFF. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. Track Search Selecting the song you are listening to. Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc in random order. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Random Play Playing all the songs...
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Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you want to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at the top of them as the setting. Select 1 of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for the Menu items and their setting content chart is explained here. Beep canceled...
Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you want to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at the top of them as the setting. Select 1 of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for the Menu items and their setting content chart is explained here. Beep canceled...
Instruction Manual
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... from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display "On DSI" "OFF DSI" Setting LED flashes. Subwoofer preout. LED OFF. "On AUH" When selecting the source there's Auxiliary Input. In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is ON. Function of KDC-135...
... from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display "On DSI" "OFF DSI" Setting LED flashes. Subwoofer preout. LED OFF. "On AUH" When selecting the source there's Auxiliary Input. In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is ON. Function of KDC-135...
Instruction Manual
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.../ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 ..........1 ..........2 ..........4 ..........4 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the speaker wires of the vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. Connect the wiring harness wires in turn may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the wiring harness. 4. Install the unit in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Reconnect the - Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect...
.../ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 ..........1 ..........2 ..........4 ..........4 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the speaker wires of the vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. Connect the wiring harness wires in turn may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the wiring harness. 4. Install the unit in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Reconnect the - Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect...
Instruction Manual
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TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) To front left speaker White/Black White FRONT L To front right speaker Gray/Black Gray To rear left output (White) (KDC-135 only)/ Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-135 only) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. English | 15 P.CONT Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) Connect to the terminal that is grounded...
TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) To front left speaker White/Black White FRONT L To front right speaker Gray/Black Gray To rear left output (White) (KDC-135 only)/ Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-135 only) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. English | 15 P.CONT Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) Connect to the terminal that is grounded...
Instruction Manual
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... except for example, the sound may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is unstable, it in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with excessive force during the installations. 16 | English Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for Toyota car ¤ • During installation, do not use of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver...
... except for example, the sound may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is unstable, it in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with excessive force during the installations. 16 | English Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for Toyota car ¤ • During installation, do not use of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver...
Instruction Manual
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... the holes shown below. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the mechanical parts inside . Screwing the Faceplate on each side, as shown in the figure. Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Accessory2 ¤ • Never insert the screw in the same manner. Accessory5 Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. ⁄ • The...
... the holes shown below. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the mechanical parts inside . Screwing the Faceplate on each side, as shown in the figure. Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Accessory2 ¤ • Never insert the screw in the same manner. Accessory5 Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. ⁄ • The...
Instruction Manual
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... set to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your systems condition. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be disabled by some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. Cannot display the user of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Disc source ? E-99: The unit...
... set to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your systems condition. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be disabled by some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. Cannot display the user of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Disc source ? E-99: The unit...
Instruction Manual
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...) : 93 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
...) : 93 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...