Kenwood KDC-PS9590R - Manuals

— 5 — Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate getdirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe itwith a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe thestain off with a cl...

— 6 — English Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratchedor warped can cause the sound toskip and the unit to operateincorrectly, resulting in worsenedsound quality. Take the followingprecautions to prevent your CDs fromgetting scratched or damaged. Handling CDs • Do not touch the r...

— 7 — Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot Do not use commercially available CDaccessories that can be loaded into the CDslot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets,or CD cleaning discs, since they can causethe unit to malfunction. Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in ahorizontal di...

You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing thefaceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding theunit, and shutting off the audio. Power ON/OFF: When you turn your vehicle’s ignition on, the unit’s power willalso turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the controlpanel.When...

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the originallevel. Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivatesthe attenuator function....

This function switches the type of information on the upperpart display when the display mode is in vertical divisiondisplay. Switching the Upper Part Display This function switches the type of information on the displayin the full screen display mode. Each time you press the CLK button, the full sc...

In CD/External disc control mode: • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (page 30).Note that depending on the unit, display may not bepossible. • If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead. • When there is a...

Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tunedaccording to the type of speakers.Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according tothe type of subwoofers. Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode."ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is select...

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to detertheft. Removing the faceplate: Choose the way from among the following and open thefaceplate.Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one secondor more when the control panel has been hidden. Holding the centre part of the facep...

Function of the KDC-PS9590R/KDC-9090R You can turn the non-fading output on and off whilst thepreout is switched to the non-fading preout. Turning non-fading output On/Off : Hold down the NF button for one second or more to set thefunction ON or OFF."NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading o...

Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enterthe control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button.Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode willchange.Please refer to the following for the contents of theadjustment modes....

Adjust the treble level. Display and setting: "TRE" : - 8 – + 8 Treble Level Adjust the centre frequency of the treble. Display and setting: "TRE FRQ" : 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz Treble Centre Frequency Adjust the middle quality factor. Display and setting: "Middle Q" : 1...

Function of the KDC-PS9590R/KDC-9090R Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-Fadingoutput. Display and setting: "LPF NF" : 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through • This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. • Not available during the Dual zone system...

Tuner features Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjustingthe level difference between the basic sound level and therequired level. Display and setting: "Volume Offset"/"VOL Offset" : - 8 – ± 0 Volume Offset Function of the KDC-PS9590R/KDC-9090R Adjust the phase for ...

When you know the frequency of the station that you want tolisten to, you can input it directly for quick access. Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button. Press the DIRECT button."----" is displayed for 10 seconds.If you make no input in the 10-second period, direct accesstuning is a...

You can search for the preset station with Programme Servicename. Press the DNPP button on the remote control."SNPP" will be displayed once the seek mode is entered.The names of the stations preset in the band currently listenedto are displayed for 5 seconds each.The display band switches in...

Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmitinformation about other RDS stations that have trafficinformation. When you are tuned to a station that is nottransmitting traffic information, but another RDS station startstransmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switc...

Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information andnews broadcasts. Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. Adjust the volume to the desired level. Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that thedata...

24. Jazz Music (Jazz Music) 25. Country Music (Country Music) 26. National Music (National Music) 27. Oldies Music (Oldies Music) 28. Folk Music (Folk Music) 29. Documentary (Documentary) ( Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28) • You can select the type of programme directly by pressing ...

To scroll automatically: Press the DISP or CLK button to display radio text on theupper or lower part display.The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.Holding down the DISP button for one second or more withradio text displayed on the upper part display scrolls the textonce. • Please see ...

Playing CDs: Press the 0 (EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD (insertion) slot. Holding the CD with thelabeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The faceplate will close, and the CD will start playing.The IN indicator will light when a CD has been inserted. Playing CDs Alr...

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the discuntil you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the currenttrack, twice to search back to the beginning ...

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch the random play function onand off."Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.The display of the track number changes continuously as thenext track is being selected.When the track has been se...

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more resultsin one scrolling display of the titles. To scroll automatically: Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc or track titleon the upper or lower part display.The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display. When the disc or track ...

Direct Alphabet Input (Function of remote control with number/letter entry buttons) If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997(except for KDC-C560) are connected, you can directly inputletters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remotecontrol.Example: Use the following ...

Using the remote control, make direct input of the discnumber that you want to listen to. Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter thenumber of the disc that you want to listen to.The selected disc number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.If you make no further input in the 10-secon...

To cancel DNPP mode: Press the DNPP button.The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be cancelled. If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen toin the disc changer, you can look for it by name and startplaying it. Press the DNPP button on the remote control."DNPP" will ap...

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menumode. Make a setting for each function, referring to thefollowing operations. Enter the menu mode Hold down the MENU button for one second or more."MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.The function that you can adjust i...

If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unitin advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unithas been removed from the battery. This function helpsprevent theft. When using the unit for the first time: In order to deactivate the demonstration mode, be sure topress the...

Adjust the time manually. This adjustment is available only when the automatic timeadjustment is set to off. (page 37) Display and setting: Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting functionin the menu system. Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or more to enter th...

You can input the text to be displayed and set the date whenthat text will appear in the display with the calendar function. Display and setting: Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting functionin the menu mode. Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or more to enter t...

You can select the display mode of this unit. Display and setting: "Display Type A" : Divide the display into the upper and lower parts to separately provide differentinformation. (Vertical division display) (page 10/11/12) (Default setting) "Display Type B" : The display will turn o...

When this system is set to on, the System Q factors (Basscentre frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middlecentre frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble centrefrequency) appear during the audio control mode. Display and setting: "System Q ON" : The System Q factors appear and c...

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using themain unit. Display and setting: "AMP Bass Flat" : Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting)"AMP Bass +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB)."AMP Bass +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB). As of December 2000, t...

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies inthe band currently being listened to, and then recall them withthe touch of a button later. This function is especially usefulwhen you are travelling and do not know what stations areavailable. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way. D...

When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function willreduce noise and improve listening conditions. Display and setting: "MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on."MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off. (Default setting) Monaural Reception <In FM reception of Tuner mode...

Basic Operations of remote control Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when youselected Standby mode.If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power isautomatically turned off. Display and setting: "OFF – – – –" : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled."OFF 20min" : Un...

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used. • The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected. • To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-S210A (which allows you...

• 38 button When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.Press the same button again to start play again.Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the discname. • OK button During disc name input, stores the already input data in memoryand ends the input mode.Selects disc during ...

— 45 — — 45 — The use of any accessories except for those provided mightresult in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use theaccessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. 2 CAUTION Accessories .........1 1 .........1 3 .........1 4 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove t...

English — 46 — Connecting Cables to Terminals TEL MUTE EXT.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT NON-FAD P.CONT ANT.CONT REAR NON-FAD Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Non-fading right output (Red) (KDC-PS9590R only) Rear right output (Red)/Non-fading right output (Red) (KDC-90...

— 47 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unitis unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). NOTE Bend the tabs of themounting sleevewith a screwdriver orsimilar utensil andattach it in place. Metal mountingstrap (commerciallyavailable) Self-tappingscrew (comme...

English — 48 — Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubberframe, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Accessory 4 Removal tool Screw (M4X8)(commerciallyavailable) Removing the Unit ■ Push upward the removaltool toward ...

— 49 — Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" andthen reattaching the faceplate. Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 ´ 4 mm) in any other screw holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, itwill contract and may cause damage to the mechanical partsinside ...

Free switching of the soundquality. The system Q function is set on Scan mode. Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to afunction other than Scan mode. (see page 13) The TEL mute function doesnot work. The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the s...

English — 52 — CD/External disc control mode SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4). The disc control mode cannotbe selected. No cable has been connected to the disc changer inputterminal on the unit....

English — 54 — FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHzUsable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ................................. 0.7 µV/75 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) .............................. 1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response ( ± 3.0 dB) ....................