Page 2 - English; Contents
— 2 — English Contents Before use Warning .........................................................................................3Safety precautions ........................................................................4Handling Compact discs ........................................................
Page 3 - Warning; Location : Bottom Panel; FCC WARNING; CAUTION; equipment and receiver.; NOTE
— 3 — 2 Warning Use of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other than thosespecified herein may result in hazardousradiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations,following are reproductions of labels on, orinside the product relating to laser productsafety. Location : Bot...
Page 4 - Safety precautions; WARNING; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; non-Kenwood CD changers
— 4 — English Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take thefollowing precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out ofplace when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wir...
Page 5 - Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals; Cleaning the CD Slot; Reset button
— 5 — • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operatesincorrectly. The original operating conditionwill return. • We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 28) to prevent...
Page 6 - Handling Compact discs
— 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...
Page 7 - This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.; Attenuator; Turning on the power:; Power; General features; ATT indicator; Release button
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 on, the ATT indicator blinks.When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the originallevel. Turning the volume up, or turning it ...
Page 8 - Adjust various parameters of sound quality.; Audio Control Setting; Selecting standby mode:; Switching Modes
"Kex"/"ec4"/"EC4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-6).Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy, #6;Scan of #1-5 (KDC-X615/6015 only) • This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page30) • Yo...
Page 9 - Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15; Function of the KDC-X615; Function of the KDC-X615
Function of the KDC-X615 "NF Level" : Adjust the Non-fading output level. Setting values: - 15 – + 15 • This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. • Not available during the Dual zone system is on. NOTE "Fader"/"FAD" : Adjust the fader level...
Page 11 - Loudness; Mobile Preset
Function of the KDC-X615 You can turn the non-fading output on and off while the preoutis switched to the non-fading preout. Turning non-fading output On/Off : Press the NF button for at least one second to set the functionON or OFF."NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON. ...
Page 12 - Removing the Faceplate:; Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracketfirst, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause theconnector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction. Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks. Hiding the control panel: Press the release button and slide open t...
Page 13 - Tuner features; The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided.
Tuner features The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided. NOTE — 13 — EJECT PWROFF LOUD MENU DISPNAME.S SCAN RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM DISC DISC DAB AUD NF AUTO AME 4 #1~6 ¢ 38 SRC / PWR OFF FM AM DISP/NAME.S AUTO/AME KDC-X615/KDC-6015 KDC-515S AUTO indicator AUTO indicator £ indicator £ in...
Page 14 - Auto Memory Entry; Recalling a Preset Station:; Station Preset Memory; Selecting Tuning Mode:; Tuning
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 six frequencies can be stored this way....
Page 15 - You can change the display used when listening to the radio.; Switching Display for Tuner
Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayedas frequencies. Changing the Displayed Band Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3and AM displays, in that order.Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in thereverse direction. Once the name is displayed for ...
Page 16 - Assigning Names; Button to press; Direct Alphabet Input; á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ fl
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen forthe name. You can enter up to 8 characters for each name. Assigning Names Press the NAME.S button on the unit or the OK button on theremote.The name of the station is stored in memory, and the StationName Preset mode ends.Also, if you mak...
Page 17 - • The disc name will be displayed when the name has been; CD/External disc control features
■ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to beconnected, please also see the instruction manual of thisunit.Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set. "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.• The disc name will be displa...
Page 18 - Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:; Playing Other Disc mode; Playing CDs Already Inserted:; Playing CDs
This function permits the connection of optional players andthe playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the currentunit). Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disccontrol mode.The disc will start playing. The external disc control mode will differ, depending on...
Page 19 - Track Search; Fast Forwarding Disc Play:; Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play; Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.; Switching Display for Discs
Search forward or backward 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 of...
Page 20 - Direct Disc Search; Direct Track Search; Making a Reverse Disc Search:; Disc Search; Function of disc changers)
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to. Turning Repeat Play On/Off: Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on andoff as follows: Track / Disc Repeat Function of the KDC-X615 Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you wantto listen to. Using the...
Page 21 - Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.; Random Play; Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:; Starting the disc scan:; Disc Scan; Track Scan
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off."Random/RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turnedon.The track number will change over and over in the display asthe next track is being selected.When the track has been select...
Page 22 - Function of remote with DNPP button; To scroll automatically:; Text Scroll; Magazine Random Play
Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015 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."DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name presetplay mode is entered.The name...
Page 24 - Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.
The operation and characters that can be entered may changeas listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode. Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time suchas this, and the characters to be input are selected using theproce...
Page 25 - Menu settings; characters and 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.; Menu display
Menu settings connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.Up to 8 characters and 30 CDs can be registered with this unit. • Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as onethat you have already stored a nam...
Page 26 - Adjust the time manually.; Manual Time Adjustment; Touch Sensor Tone; Enter the menu mode; Menu System
Adjust the time manually. Display and setting: Select the display "Clock Adjust/CLK ADJ" during the selectingfunction in the menu system. Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to enter the Manual time adjustment mode.The time display will blink. • Adjusting the hours Press ...
Page 27 - You can set the date formats of the calendar function.; Calendar Mode; Adjusting the date; Calendar Adjustment
You can set the date formats of the calendar function. Display and setting: Select the display "Date Mode/DATE MOD" during theselecting function in the menu system. Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you want to show in the display.The sample of the date format for today is d...
Page 28 - Security Code; á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ fl â ä ê; Memo Mode
When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, youcannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code isinput. This function helps prevent theft. You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Codefunction. Turning off the power during the procedure willdeactivate t...
Page 29 - Selectable Illumination; Press the Preset button and input the security code again.; Select the four digits to use in your security code.; Step
Function of the KDC-X615/KDC-6015 You can switch the color of the button illumination betweengreen and red. Display and setting: "Color Green/COL GRN" : The color of the illumination is green."Color Red/COL RED" : The color of the illumination is red. Selectable Illumination "COD...
Page 30 - Switching preout; whole part of the display.; Black Mask; You can dim the display.; Dimmer; This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.; Contrast Adjustment
When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors(Bass Frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treblefrequency) appear during the audio control mode. Display and setting: "Kex/ec4/dB (set) ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and can be adjusted. "Kex/ec4/dB (set) OFF...
Page 31 - External Amp Control
"Scroll Manu/SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling This function permits the CD text, MD title, and Calenderfunction to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed.Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling ispermitted. The factory default is automatic scrolling. Display and setti...
Page 32 - • VOLUME buttons; Basic operations; Loading and Replacing the Batteries:; Optional for the KDC-515S; Basic Operations of remote
• VOLUME buttons Basic operations Do not set the remote on hot places such as above thedashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two "AAA"-size batteries.Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it asillustrated.Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly...
Page 33 - • SRC button
• OK button During station name input, stores the already input data inmemory and ends the input mode.During Station name preset play mode, selects station. • DNPP button Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode. • 38 button Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection (PTY) mode.Select...
Page 35 - Accessories; External view; Installation Procedure
— 35 — 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 ......................
Page 36 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
English — 36 — Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT. ILLUMI EXT.CONT. P.CONT + + + + FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT REAR When only two speakers are being connected to thesystem, connect the connectors either to both thefront output terminals or to both the rear outputterminals (d...
Page 37 - Installation; Installing in Japanese-Made Cars; • During installation, do not use any screws except for those
— 37 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unitis unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound mayskip). NOTE Accessory 2 Metal mountingstrap Self-tappingscrew(commerciallyavailable) Firewall or metal support Accessory 6 Installation ■ Installation 6 mm MAX. M5mm M...
Page 38 - Removing the hard rubber frame; Removing the Unit; Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4
English — 38 — Installation Removing the hard rubber frame ■ When the upper level is removed, remove the lower twolocations. 3 The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the samemanner. NOTE Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 12)” andthen remove the faceplate. Engage the catch...
Page 39 - Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.; Locking the faceplate to the unit
— 39 — Installation Accessory 7 If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does notfall off, follow the directions below. Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 12) andremove the faceplate. Insert the provided screw into thehole at the center of the bottomside ...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting Guide; SOLUTION
English — 40 — What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. Troubleshooting Guide SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM One of the speaker wires is being pinched by...
Page 41 - when switching modes.
— 41 — CD/MD/External disc control mode The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (see p.5). The disc control mode cannotbe selected. No wire has been connected to the disc changer inputterminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer inp...
Page 43 - Specifications subject to change without notice.
— 43 — FM tuner section Frequency Range (200 kHz Space) ................87.9MHz-107.9MHzUsable Sensitivity (S/N: 30dB) ......................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N: 50dB) .................15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) Frequency Response (±3.0dB) ................................30Hz...
