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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Model KDC-219, KDC-2019V, KDC-2019, KDC-29MR, KDC-119, KDC-119S, KDC-217, KDC-217S Serial number © B64-2114-00 (KWN) KDC-219 KDC-2019V KDC-2019 KDC-29MR KDC-119 KDC-119S KDC-217 KDC-217S CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS...
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Model KDC-219, KDC-2019V, KDC-2019, KDC-29MR, KDC-119, KDC-119S, KDC-217, KDC-217S Serial number © B64-2114-00 (KWN) KDC-219 KDC-2019V KDC-2019 KDC-29MR KDC-119 KDC-119S KDC-217 KDC-217S CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS...
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... 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 10 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) CD/External disc control features 12 Playing CD Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Basic Operations of remote......15 Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations In Tuner...
... 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 10 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) CD/External disc control features 12 Playing CD Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Basic Operations of remote......15 Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations In Tuner...
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... been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO...
... been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO...
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... is a piece of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you try to load a 3 in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. You can be connected. Use only the screws provided. If a model with no "O-N" switch to this unit, set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in . CDs...
... is a piece of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you try to load a 3 in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. You can be connected. Use only the screws provided. If a model with no "O-N" switch to this unit, set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in . CDs...
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...reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Called lens fogging, CDs may scratch the surface or erases characters. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If the unit still does not operate normally after you turn on the car... mechanical parts. Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to play. NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to evaporate. Wiping the faceplate with ...
...reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Called lens fogging, CDs may scratch the surface or erases characters. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If the unit still does not operate normally after you turn on the car... mechanical parts. Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to play. NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to evaporate. Wiping the faceplate with ...
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... [ATT] button. When it's ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. -7- Source required Display Tuner "TUnE" CD "CD" External disc "DISC" (Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR) Standby (Illumination only mode) "OFF" Clock indicator SYSTEM Q indicator KDC-119/KDC-119S LOUD indicator Clock display Clock display ATT indicator SYSTEM Q indicator Clock indicator Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Turning OFF the Power Press...
... [ATT] button. When it's ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. -7- Source required Display Tuner "TUnE" CD "CD" External disc "DISC" (Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR) Standby (Illumination only mode) "OFF" Clock indicator SYSTEM Q indicator KDC-119/KDC-119S LOUD indicator Clock display Clock display ATT indicator SYSTEM Q indicator Clock indicator Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Turning OFF the Power Press...
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... turns ON or OFF. Select the "OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. -8- Each time the button is changed , the Bass, Middle, and Treble set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Sound setting Display Flat Rock Top 40 Pops Jazz Easy Scan of the music. 1 Select the source to set in audio control replace the System Q values. Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode...
... turns ON or OFF. Select the "OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. -8- Each time the button is changed , the Bass, Middle, and Treble set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Sound setting Display Flat Rock Top 40 Pops Jazz Easy Scan of the music. 1 Select the source to set in audio control replace the System Q values. Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode...
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... the setting switches as shown below. Adjusting Clock 1 Select the clock display Press the [CLK] button. 2 Enter clock adjustment mode Press the [CLK] button for at least 2 seconds. speaker For 5 & 4 in . Each time the button is ON. 4 Exit clock adjustment mode Press the [CLK] button. Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. 1 Turn the power OFF...
... the setting switches as shown below. Adjusting Clock 1 Select the clock display Press the [CLK] button. 2 Enter clock adjustment mode Press the [CLK] button for at least 2 seconds. speaker For 5 & 4 in . Each time the button is ON. 4 Exit clock adjustment mode Press the [CLK] button. Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. 1 Turn the power OFF...
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... the faceplate. Band display AUTO indicator Frequency display KDC-119/KDC-119S Band display Preset station number CRSC indicator - 10 - For that reason, keep the faceplate in place, allowing you , helping to deter theft. Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the unit with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. English General features Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate...
... the faceplate. Band display AUTO indicator Frequency display KDC-119/KDC-119S Band display Preset station number CRSC indicator - 10 - For that reason, keep the faceplate in place, allowing you , helping to deter theft. Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the unit with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. English General features Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate...
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Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek Preset station seek Manual "AUTO 1" indicator "AUTO 2" indicator - Select the "TUnE" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Press the [#1] - [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Preset Tuning Calling up the station Press the [#1] - [#6] button. - 11 - Normal manual tuning control. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press...
Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek Preset station seek Manual "AUTO 1" indicator "AUTO 2" indicator - Select the "TUnE" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Press the [#1] - [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Preset Tuning Calling up the station Press the [#1] - [#6] button. - 11 - Normal manual tuning control. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press...
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... time the button is ON. CD/External disc control features DISC- IN indicator RDM indicator SCN indicator REP indicator DISC+ 0 4¢ SRC SCAN REP M.RDM RDM KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S Disc number Track number IN indicator Track time KDC-119/KDC-119S SCN indicator REP indicator RDM indicator Track number Track time - 12 - English Tuner features CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have reception switched from stereo...
... time the button is ON. CD/External disc control features DISC- IN indicator RDM indicator SCN indicator REP indicator DISC+ 0 4¢ SRC SCAN REP M.RDM RDM KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR/KDC-217/KDC-217S Disc number Track number IN indicator Track time KDC-119/KDC-119S SCN indicator REP indicator RDM indicator Track number Track time - 12 - English Tuner features CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have reception switched from stereo...
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... unit can be played. Eject the CD Press the [0] button. 3 in the optional accessory disc player connected to hear. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR Album Search (Function of disc changer) OFF "REP" indicator & Track No. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD-2" "DISC" "DISC" CD player CD changer MD changer • Disc #10 is pressed the Repeat Play switches as "0". • The functions...
... unit can be played. Eject the CD Press the [0] button. 3 in the optional accessory disc player connected to hear. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Function of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019/KDC-29MR Album Search (Function of disc changer) OFF "REP" indicator & Track No. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD-2" "DISC" "DISC" CD player CD changer MD changer • Disc #10 is pressed the Repeat Play switches as "0". • The functions...
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... + and - FM/AM/DISC ATT SRC 4/¢ 38 VOL. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019 Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Basic operations [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed again it returns to (page 7). [ATT] button Turning the volume down quickly. When it is pressed the source switches. poles aligned properly, following...
... + and - FM/AM/DISC ATT SRC 4/¢ 38 VOL. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of the KDC-219/KDC-2019V/KDC-2019 Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Basic operations [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed again it returns to (page 7). [ATT] button Turning the volume down quickly. When it is pressed the source switches. poles aligned properly, following...
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... not mix front and rear). Make the proper input and output wire connections for those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION • If your car. 7. Install the unit in your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the...
... not mix front and rear). Make the proper input and output wire connections for those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION • If your car. 7. Install the unit in your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the...
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... right speaker 33 To rear left output (White) 23 2 KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-219/2019V/2019/29MR only) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3 REAR L Rear right output (Red) 28 Fuse (10A) 24 R If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.4 Wiring harness (Accessory1)25 6 Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Battery 12...
... right speaker 33 To rear left output (White) 23 2 KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-219/2019V/2019/29MR only) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3 REAR L Rear right output (Red) 28 Fuse (10A) 24 R If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.4 Wiring harness (Accessory1)25 6 Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Battery 12...
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... during the installations. ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you screw it in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in any screws except for example, the sound may skip). ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the section "Removing the...
... during the installations. ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you screw it in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in any screws except for example, the sound may skip). ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the section "Removing the...
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... the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. No sound can 't switch.06 ✔ There's no media in the car. ☞ Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are set all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to each output terminal is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can 't swhich to the section on . - 21 - Tuner source ? The memory is...
... the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. No sound can 't switch.06 ✔ There's no media in the car. ☞ Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are set all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to each output terminal is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can 't swhich to the section on . - 21 - Tuner source ? The memory is...
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... forward direction for the last song. English Troubleshooting Guide Disc source ? "AVin" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ☞ Set the switch to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is being turned OFF. Cannot play the CD-R/CDRW.61 ☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD recorder. ✔ A non-compatible CD changer is turned off random play or magazine random play . ? Track repeat, disc repeat...
... forward direction for the last song. English Troubleshooting Guide Disc source ? "AVin" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ☞ Set the switch to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is being turned OFF. Cannot play the CD-R/CDRW.61 ☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD recorder. ✔ A non-compatible CD changer is turned off random play or magazine random play . ? Track repeat, disc repeat...
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... be ejected or the display continues to this unit has been removed.E30 ➪ Replace it. E-04: No disc has been loaded in the Disc changer.E57 The CD player section is malfunctioning for some reason.E77 ➪ Press the reset button on the air conditioner. No CD in the changer. The messages shown below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing...
... be ejected or the display continues to this unit has been removed.E30 ➪ Replace it. E-04: No disc has been loaded in the Disc changer.E57 The CD player section is malfunctioning for some reason.E77 ➪ Press the reset button on the air conditioner. No CD in the changer. The messages shown below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing...
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... 85 dB Audio section Maximum output power KDC-219/2019V/2019 50 W x 4 KDC-29MR/217/217S/119/119S 45 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD 22 W x 4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz ±10 dB Middle 1 kHz ±10 dB Treble 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play 1800 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance 600 Ω General Operating voltage (11...
... 85 dB Audio section Maximum output power KDC-219/2019V/2019 50 W x 4 KDC-29MR/217/217S/119/119S 45 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD 22 W x 4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz ±10 dB Middle 1 kHz ±10 dB Treble 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play 1800 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance 600 Ω General Operating voltage (11...