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Kenwood KDC-515S User Manual

Kenwood KDC-515S
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KDC-X615
KDC-6015
KDC-515S
©B64-1625-00 (KW)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Take the time to read through this instruction
manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation
procedures will help you obtain the best per-
formance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of
the unit, in the spaces designated on the warran-
ty card, and 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 KDC-X615/6015/515S
Serial number
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Kenwood KDC-515S Specifications

Audio Specifications IconAudio Specifications
maximum output power45 W x 4
full bandwidth power22 W x 4
bass tone action100 Hz ±10 dB
treble tone action10 kHz ±10 dB
preout level1800 mV/10 kΩ
preout impedance≤600 Ω
Power IconPower
operating voltage14.4 V
current consumption10 A
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
installation size182 x 53 x 161 mm
installation size (inches)7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-5/16
weight4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Summary

Warning and Compliance Information

Radiation Exposure Warning

Use of controls or adjustments other than specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

FCC and Canadian Compliance

Device complies with FCC Part 15 and Canadian ICES-003 for Class B digital apparatus.

Safety Precautions

Injury and Fire Prevention

Precautions to prevent injury or fire during installation and operation.

Unit Damage Prevention

Precautions to prevent damage to the unit during installation and operation.

CD Changer Compatibility

Information on connecting older CD changers and incompatibility issues.

Incorrect Connection Warning

Warning about incorrect connection of unit and CD changer.

3-Inch CD Warning

Warning against loading 3-inch CDs with adapters to avoid unit damage.

Operational Notes and Cleaning

Installation and Operation Notes

General notes on installation issues, reset button, security code, and display limitations.

Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning faceplate terminals, unit, and CD slot.

Lens Fogging Resolution

Explanation and resolution for lens fogging in cold weather.

Compact Disc Handling and Care

CD Playback Precautions

Guidelines for playing CDs to prevent skipping, damage, and unit malfunction.

CD Handling and Storage

Best practices for handling, cleaning, and storing CDs.

CD Usage Restrictions

Warnings against using special shape CDs, CDs with stickers, or CD accessories.

General Features

Power Operations

Instructions for turning the unit's power on and off.

Volume Control

How to increase and decrease the volume using the unit's buttons.

Attenuator Function

How to quickly turn down the volume and how the function deactivates.

General Features (Continued)

Switching Modes

How to switch between Tuner, CD, External Disc Control, and Standby modes.

Standby Mode Operation

How to activate standby mode and its purpose.

AUX Mode and Presetting AUX-name

Notes on AUX mode availability and how to preset AUX names.

Audio Control Settings

How to adjust sound quality parameters like bass, treble, and balance.

Preset Sound Settings

How to recall preset sound settings using buttons #1-6.

Audio Control Settings Details

Bass Adjustments

Adjusting bass frequency, level, quality factor, and extension.

Treble and Balance Adjustments

Adjusting treble frequency, level, and audio balance.

Fader and Non-Fading Output

Adjusting fader level and non-fading output level.

Audio Control Settings Details (Continued)

Filter Settings

Adjusting high-pass filters for front/rear and low-pass for non-fading output.

Advanced Audio Settings

Adjusting non-fading output phase and source level offset.

Saving Custom Sound Profiles

How to save custom sound settings to preset buttons.

General Features (Continued)

Recalling Sound Settings

How to recall previously stored sound settings.

Mobile Preset Feature

Adjusting sound settings based on speaker types.

Loudness Function

How to turn the loudness function on/off to amplify low and high tones.

Non-Fading Output Feature

How to turn the non-fading output on and off.

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Removing the Faceplate

Step-by-step instructions for removing the detachable faceplate.

Reattaching the Faceplate

Instructions for correctly reattaching the faceplate to the unit.

Hiding the Control Panel

How to hide the control panel by reversing the faceplate.

Opening the Control Panel

How to open the control panel by releasing the faceplate.

Tuner Features

Tuning Mode Selection

How to select between auto seek, preset station seek, and manual tuning modes.

Tuning Operations

How to perform tuning operations using the buttons.

Station Preset Memory

How to store and recall radio stations using preset buttons.

Auto Memory Entry

How to automatically store receivable frequencies.

Tuner Features (Continued)

Recalling Preset Stations

How to recall a stored preset station.

Switching Display for Tuner

How to change the display information while listening to the radio.

Station Name Preset Play (SNPP)

How to search for stations using their preset names.

Tuner Features (Continued)

Canceling SNPP Mode

How to cancel the Station Name Preset Play mode.

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

How to assign names to radio stations for preset memory.

Direct Alphabet Input for Station Names

How to directly input letters for station names using the remote.

Station Name Preset (SNPS) Details

Assigning Names to Stations

Step-by-step guide to assigning names to radio stations.

Character Input for Station Names

Details on available characters and input methods for station names.

Direct Alphabet Input for Station Names

How to directly input letters for station names using the remote.

CD/External Disc Control Features

O-N Switch Operation

Explanation of O-N switch settings for CD text and disc name display.

Disc Name Preset Functionality

Notes on CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play functions.

CD/External Disc Control Features (Continued)

Playing CDs

Instructions for inserting, playing, pausing, and ejecting CDs.

Playing Other Disc Modes

How to select external disc control modes for connected players.

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play

How to pause and resume playback of external discs.

Disc Playback Control

Switching Display for Discs

How to change displayed information during disc playback.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

How to fast forward and reverse disc playback.

Track Search Operations

How to search forward or backward through tracks on a disc.

Disc Navigation and Playback

Disc Search Functions

How to search forward or backward through discs in a changer.

Direct Track Search

How to directly input and play a specific track number using the remote.

Direct Disc Search

How to directly input and play a specific disc number using the remote.

Track / Disc Repeat

How to repeat playing the current track or disc.

Track and Disc Repeat/Scan

Track Scan Function

How to successively play the beginning of each track on a disc.

Disc Scan Function

How to successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer.

Random Play Feature

How to play all tracks on the current disc in random order.

Magazine Random Play and Text Scroll

Magazine Random Play

How to play tracks from all discs in a changer in random order.

Text Scroll Function

How to scroll and display CD text, MD titles, and calendar function text.

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

How to look for and play discs by their preset names.

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

Rapid Display of Disc Names

How to rapidly display preset names/disc titles in forward or reverse order.

Playing a Disc by Name

How to select and play a disc once its name is displayed.

Canceling DNPP Mode

How to cancel the Disc Name Preset Play mode.

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Storing Disc Names

Procedure for storing names of discs to be displayed during playback.

Character Input for Disc Names

Details on available characters and input methods for disc names.

Direct Alphabet Input for Disc Names

How to directly input letters for disc names using the remote.

Menu Settings

Menu System Overview

How to access and navigate the menu system for settings.

Touch Sensor Tone Setting

How to switch the button beep sound on or off.

Manual Time Adjustment

How to manually adjust the unit's clock time.

Menu Settings (Continued)

Calendar Adjustment

How to adjust the date for the unit's calendar function.

Calendar Mode Selection

How to set the date formats for the calendar function.

Menu Settings (Continued)

Memo Mode Setup

How to input text and set the date for display with the calendar function.

Security Code Function

How to set and use a security code to prevent theft.

Menu Settings (Continued)

Selectable Illumination Colors

How to switch the button illumination color between green and red.

Contrast Adjustment

How to adjust the display contrast for better viewing.

Dimmer Functionality

How to dim the display.

Menu Settings (Continued)

Switching Graphic Display

How to turn the graphic display movement on and off.

Sound Coordinate System (KEX/ec4/dB)

How to enable the sound coordinate system for audio adjustments.

Black Mask Feature

How to turn off the lower part of the display.

Menu Settings (Continued)

External Amplifier Control

How to adjust bass boost level for external amplifiers.

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)

How to switch reception from stereo to mono to reduce noise.

Text Scroll Settings

How to switch between manual and automatic text scrolling.

Basic Operations of Remote

Remote Control Overview (KDC-515S)

Diagram and basic functions of the optional remote for KDC-515S.

Remote Control Overview (KDC-6015)

Diagram and basic functions of the remote for KDC-6015.

Battery Loading and Replacement

Instructions for loading and replacing batteries in the remote control.

Volume Button Operations

How to use the volume buttons on the remote.

Basic Operations of Remote (Continued)

SRC Button Functionality

How to switch between modes (Tuner, CD, External Disc, Standby) using the SRC button.

ATT Button Functionality

How to use the ATT button to quickly turn down volume.

Tuning (TUNE) Buttons

How to use tuning buttons for seeking and station name input.

AM/FM Button Functionality

How to select AM and FM bands, and digits/symbols for station name input.

Remote Control Button Functions

OK Button Usage

How the OK button stores input data and selects stations.

DNPP Button Usage

How the DNPP button enters and cancels Station Name Preset Play mode.

▶II Button Usage

How the ▶II button enters/cancels PTY mode and selects character types.

Number/Letter Entry Buttons

How to use number/letter buttons for presets and station name entry.

Remote Control CD/Disc Operations

Track and Disc Navigation

Using remote buttons to search tracks, discs, and move the cursor.

Playback Control and Mode Selection

Using ▶II, OK, and DNPP buttons for playback and name preset modes.

Disc Name Input

Using number/letter entry buttons for disc name input.

Accessories and Installation

Provided Accessories

List and illustrations of included accessories with their item counts.

Initial Installation Steps

Steps for preventing short circuits, connecting wires, and installing the unit.

Installation Safety Cautions

Important cautions regarding ignition wiring, console lids, fuses, and wire connections.

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Wire Connection Safety Warnings

Safety warnings about connecting ignition and battery wires to prevent short circuits.

Speaker Wire Connection Cautions

Cautions for connecting speaker wires when using only two speakers.

Wiring Diagram and Connections

Detailed diagram showing connections for power, speakers, antenna, and external components.

Installation

Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

Specific steps for installing the unit in Japanese cars, including trim plate mounting.

Securing the Unit

Ensuring the unit is installed securely to prevent malfunction.

Installation Safety Cautions

Cautions about using provided screws and excessive force during installation.

Installation (Continued)

Removing the Hard Rubber Frame

Steps for removing the hard rubber frame before unit removal.

Removing the Unit from Dash

Instructions for safely removing the main unit from the dashboard.

Installation (Continued)

Locking the Faceplate to the Unit

How to lock the faceplate using a provided screw to prevent it from falling off.

Faceplate Screw Insertion Caution

Warning against inserting taptite screws into incorrect holes to avoid unit damage.

Troubleshooting Guide: Unit Malfunctions

Power and Sound Issues

Solutions for problems like no power, low volume, or poor sound quality.

Button and Reception Problems

Solutions for unresponsive buttons and poor radio reception.

Memory and CD Playback Issues

Solutions for memory erasure, CD ejection, sound skipping, and track playback.

Troubleshooting Guide: Disc Control Issues

Disc Control Mode Problems

Solutions for issues with selecting disc control modes or incorrect disc playback.

Sound Skipping and Display Errors

Solutions for sound skipping, display errors, and no sound during playback.

Unintended Function Activation

Solutions for repeat/scan functions starting automatically.

Consult Service Center

Situations requiring consultation with a service center.

Troubleshooting Guide: Error Messages

EJECT and NO DISC Messages

Actions for EJECT and NO DISC messages related to disc loading.

E-04, BLANK, NO TRACK, NO PANEL Messages

Actions for specific error messages like E-04, BLANK, NO TRACK, NO PANEL.

E-77, E-99 Error Codes

Troubleshooting steps for E-77 and E-99 error codes.

HOLD and IN Indicator Issues

Actions for HOLD (overheating) and blinking IN indicator (CD player malfunction).

Specifications

Tuner Specifications

Technical specifications for FM and AM tuners.

CD Player Specifications

Technical specifications for the CD player section.

Audio and General Specifications

Specifications for audio output, general operating parameters, and weight.

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