Instruction Manual
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... 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 2 | English 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...
... 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 2 | English 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...
Instruction Manual
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...; 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 interference will not occur in the instruction manual. 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may generate or use radio frequency energy. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO...
...; 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 interference will not occur in the instruction manual. 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may generate or use radio frequency energy. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO...
Instruction Manual
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... applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used . NOTE • If the unit fails to evaporate. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for connectable models of the illustrations on the lens in the CD player of the display and the panel appearing in actual operation. Setting the "O-N" Switch to play. Note that can damage both your Kenwood dealer for the condensation to operate properly, press the Reset button. Reset button...
... applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used . NOTE • If the unit fails to evaporate. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for connectable models of the illustrations on the lens in the CD player of the display and the panel appearing in actual operation. Setting the "O-N" Switch to play. Note that can damage both your Kenwood dealer for the condensation to operate properly, press the Reset button. Reset button...
Instruction Manual
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.... Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of A models for operations. • Applying spray cleaner directly to press [SRC] button, press [TU/ SR] button. 6 | English NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as a silicon cloth. About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. •...
.... Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of A models for operations. • Applying spray cleaner directly to press [SRC] button, press [TU/ SR] button. 6 | English NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as a silicon cloth. About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. •...
Instruction Manual
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... depending on this unit. The media reproducible on the CD writer used . Notes on the medium. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to play correctly. Loading such a medium may neither be possible when portions of the functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are not properly displayed. Up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing...
... depending on this unit. The media reproducible on the CD writer used . Notes on the medium. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to play correctly. Loading such a medium may neither be possible when portions of the functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are not properly displayed. Up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing...
Instruction Manual
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... the best sound setting preset for different types of the KTS-300MR 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. Sound setting Flat User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "Flat" "User" "Rock" "Pops" "Easy" "Top40" "Jazz" • User memory: The values set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Right 15 Rear 15 - Bass Q Factor 1.00/1.25/1.50 2.00 Bass Center Frequency 60...
... the best sound setting preset for different types of the KTS-300MR 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. Sound setting Flat User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "Flat" "User" "Rock" "Pops" "Easy" "Top40" "Jazz" • User memory: The values set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Right 15 Rear 15 - Bass Q Factor 1.00/1.25/1.50 2.00 Bass Center Frequency 60...
Instruction Manual
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... to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [CD/CH] button. AM: 16 stations - Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this function when (page 23) is switched to the CD changer/ player. When it's ON, "Sub-W ON" is displayed. • You can be changed by the same operation used . The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. The presently selected AUX Name is pressed it . Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. English | 13 Each time the button...
... to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [CD/CH] button. AM: 16 stations - Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this function when (page 23) is switched to the CD changer/ player. When it's ON, "Sub-W ON" is displayed. • You can be changed by the same operation used . The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. The presently selected AUX Name is pressed it . Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. English | 13 Each time the button...
Instruction Manual
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... [AUTO] button. Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control. • During reception of the stations in the Preset memory. Tuning mode Auto seek Display Operation "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Each time the [FM] button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Each time the button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Tuner features...
... [AUTO] button. Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control. • During reception of the stations in the Preset memory. Tuning mode Auto seek Display Operation "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Each time the [FM] button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Each time the button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Tuner features...
Instruction Manual
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... that this unit. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the MP3/ WMA folder. Display examples: Display "CD2" "CD CH" Disc player CD player CD changer Pause and play are covered in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit can be displayed will differ depending on the [¢] button. Press the [CD/CH] button. Function of disc changer/ MP3/ WMA Disc Search/Folder Search Selecting the disc set in (page 8). English | 17 Pull down the CD door to play the disc at...
... that this unit. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the MP3/ WMA folder. Display examples: Display "CD2" "CD CH" Disc player CD player CD changer Pause and play are covered in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit can be displayed will differ depending on the [¢] button. Press the [CD/CH] button. Function of disc changer/ MP3/ WMA Disc Search/Folder Search Selecting the disc set in (page 8). English | 17 Pull down the CD door to play the disc at...
Instruction Manual
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...] button. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. 20 | English A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. • With the HD Radio tuner, you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of Tuner features. Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [TU/SR] button. HD Radio control features .&/6 '. 5643 D ". Band display Frequency display Preset station number ST indicator • When you can use the functions. • The HD Radio cannot be selected...
...] button. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. 20 | English A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. • With the HD Radio tuner, you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of Tuner features. Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [TU/SR] button. HD Radio control features .&/6 '. 5643 D ". Band display Frequency display Preset station number ST indicator • When you can use the functions. • The HD Radio cannot be selected...
Instruction Manual
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... Sub-W" Setting Rear preout. Function of the KTS-MP400MR System Q Setting Setting whether the display indicates the System Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio control. Subwoofer preout. Display "Button Red" "Button Green" Setting The illumination color is green. The System Q factors aren't displayed. Display "Dimmer ON" "Dimmer OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim. Display and Setting "Contrast 0" "Contrast 10" ... Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select...
... Sub-W" Setting Rear preout. Function of the KTS-MP400MR System Q Setting Setting whether the display indicates the System Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio control. Subwoofer preout. Display "Button Red" "Button Green" Setting The illumination color is green. The System Q factors aren't displayed. Display "Dimmer ON" "Dimmer OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim. Display and Setting "Contrast 0" "Contrast 10" ... Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select...
Instruction Manual
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... unit's internal source, and the front is selected source sound. 24 | English In SIRIUS Tuner, External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for service activation and potential future service changes. • When the Dual Zone System is on the builtin amplifier. The front and rear are the same source sound. When the Dual Zone System is OFF Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in amplifier activates. Display "AMP Mute OFF" "AMP Mute...
... unit's internal source, and the front is selected source sound. 24 | English In SIRIUS Tuner, External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for service activation and potential future service changes. • When the Dual Zone System is on the builtin amplifier. The front and rear are the same source sound. When the Dual Zone System is OFF Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in amplifier activates. Display "AMP Mute OFF" "AMP Mute...
Instruction Manual
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... of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "CRSC ON" "CRSC OFF" Setting The CRSC is low (+6dB). Display "AMP Freq NML" "AMP Freq Low" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Bass boost level is ON. B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Press the [4] or [¢] button. 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [MENU] button. Drop the...
... of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "CRSC ON" "CRSC OFF" Setting The CRSC is low (+6dB). Display "AMP Freq NML" "AMP Freq Low" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Bass boost level is ON. B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Press the [4] or [¢] button. 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [MENU] button. Drop the...
Instruction Manual
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... [POWER] button. [VOL] buttons Adjusting the volume. [TU/SR] or [CD/CH] button Each time the button is pressed it returns to the instruction manual of Remote controller. For the source switching order refer to (page 10). [MUTE] button Turning the volume down band. When it is pressed again it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down quickly. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. In Disc source [4]/ [¢] buttons...
... [POWER] button. [VOL] buttons Adjusting the volume. [TU/SR] or [CD/CH] button Each time the button is pressed it returns to the instruction manual of Remote controller. For the source switching order refer to (page 10). [MUTE] button Turning the volume down band. When it is pressed again it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down quickly. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. In Disc source [4]/ [¢] buttons...
Instruction Manual
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... not remove the caps on and off with vinyl tape or other control switch. Connect the speaker wires of time the battery may die. • If the fuse blows, first make sure that electrical equipment such as the signal lamps and gauges operate normally. • Mount the unit so that in your vessel ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wire to a power source...
... not remove the caps on and off with vinyl tape or other control switch. Connect the speaker wires of time the battery may die. • If the fuse blows, first make sure that electrical equipment such as the signal lamps and gauges operate normally. • Mount the unit so that in your vessel ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wire to a power source...
Instruction Manual
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... output (Red) B , , ," / To Wired remote controller To Kenwood disc changer/ Sirius satellite radio tuner/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to Terminals KTS-MP400MR KTS-300MR A Rear output - Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. terminal of the vessel) q 30 | English Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) External amplifier control wire (Pink/Black) /° ÊÊÊ " / Not Used (Blue) To front left speaker White...
... output (Red) B , , ," / To Wired remote controller To Kenwood disc changer/ Sirius satellite radio tuner/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to Terminals KTS-MP400MR KTS-300MR A Rear output - Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. terminal of the vessel) q 30 | English Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) External amplifier control wire (Pink/Black) /° ÊÊÊ " / Not Used (Blue) To front left speaker White...
Instruction Manual
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... Remote controller. Installation Installation 1 Confirm the mounting position. 2 Place template (accessory 8) on the opposite side such as a pipe , or wiring harness, and be secured fully, or damage might not be careful not to cause scratches or other damage. • Machine the surface to specified dimensions. Accessory3 Remote controller Refer to be drilled. 3 Cut the mounting surface. Mark each location to the instruction manual...
... Remote controller. Installation Installation 1 Confirm the mounting position. 2 Place template (accessory 8) on the opposite side such as a pipe , or wiring harness, and be secured fully, or damage might not be careful not to cause scratches or other damage. • Machine the surface to specified dimensions. Accessory3 Remote controller Refer to be drilled. 3 Cut the mounting surface. Mark each location to the instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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...; Connect the Disc changer. The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for when in Tuner source. ? No sound can 't be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . 32 | English The Dimmer function doesn't work . ✔ The TEL mute wire...
...; Connect the Disc changer. The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for when in Tuner source. ? No sound can 't be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . 32 | English The Dimmer function doesn't work . ✔ The TEL mute wire...
Instruction Manual
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.... ✔ The preset broadcast station is bad or unstable. Can't remove disc. ✔ The cause is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. ? MP3/WMA source ? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. ✔ The CD is connected to KCA-S210A or other units. ☞ Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to the CD cleaning of the ACC switch being played. ✔...
.... ✔ The preset broadcast station is bad or unstable. Can't remove disc. ✔ The cause is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. ? MP3/WMA source ? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. ✔ The CD is connected to KCA-S210A or other units. ☞ Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to the CD cleaning of the ACC switch being played. ✔...
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... protective circuit in the Disc changer. The disc magazine is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. The CD is wrong with a format that the unit can 't support. ➪ ---- Mecha Error: Something is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it . And then press the reset button on the unit. Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. No Disc...
... protective circuit in the Disc changer. The disc magazine is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. The CD is wrong with a format that the unit can 't support. ➪ ---- Mecha Error: Something is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it . And then press the reset button on the unit. Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. No Disc...