Kenwood KDC-8090R Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-8090R Instruction Manual

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KDC-PS9590R
KDC-9090R
KDC-8090R
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-1900-00 (EN)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    KDC-PS9590R KDC-9090R KDC-8090R CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1900-00 (EN) COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions ...3 Handling Compact discs...6 General features Power ...8 Volume...9 Switching Modes...9 Attenuator...9 Loudness ...10 Faceplate Angle Adjustment ...10 Switching Full-Screen Display ...10 Switching the Upper Part Display...10 Switching the Lower Part Display ...12 System Q...13 Speaker & Woofer setting ...13 Forced Closing ...14 Removing the Faceplate...14 TEL Mute ...15...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
  • Page 4 Key will be needed to restart the unit. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the RESET button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. • Press the reset button if the CD auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly.
  • Page 5 CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer.
  • Page 6: Handling Compact Discs

    Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged. Handling CDs •...
  • Page 7 Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction.
  • Page 8: General Features

    MENU LOUD DISP NAME DISP ATT/ LOUD KDC-PS9590R/9090R LOUD indicator KDC-8090R LOUD indicator KDC-PS9590R/9090R ¢ Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to SRC/ "... + Function indicator." Power...
  • Page 9: Volume

    Volume Increasing Volume: Press the button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the button to turn down the volume. Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode CD mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode Standby mode...
  • Page 10: Loudness

    In Source mode: Demonstration Spectrum Analyzer 1 Spectrum Analyzer 2 Spectrum Analyzer 3 Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-PS9590R/9090R)/ Each source display+ Graphic (KDC-8090R) In Stand by mode: Demonstration Date + Clock + Function indicator "ALL OFF" NOTE Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode.
  • Page 11 Each time you press the DISP button, the upper part display changes as follows: In Tuner mode: Programme Service name (only during RDS station reception) Station frequency Radio text (only during RDS station reception) Displaying Frequencies during programme service name display: Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.
  • Page 12: Switching The Lower Part Display

    To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst driving. In CD/External disc control mode: Spectrum Analyzer1 Spectrum Analyzer2 + Clock Spectrum Analyzer2 + Graphic (KDC-8090R only) Graphic + Clock (KDC-8090R only) Date + Function indicator (KDC-PS9590R/9090R)/ Date (KDC-8090R) Disc name (DNPS)* + Function indicator (KDC-PS9590R/9090R)/...
  • Page 13: System Q

    Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the audio control setting feature. (KDC-8090R) Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the speaker and woofer setting mode.
  • Page 14: Forced Closing

    General features Forced Closing This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Hold down the SRC button for one second or more. The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate"...
  • Page 15: Tel Mute

    Reattaching the Faceplate: Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket. 2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate.
  • Page 16: Audio Control Features

    Audio control features MENU LOUD DISP NAME KDC-PS9590R/9090R Selecting mode Setting value KDC-8090R Selecting mode Setting value Audio Control Setting ¢ Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter the control mode.
  • Page 17: Bass Centre Frequency

    Bass Centre Frequency Adjust the centre frequency of the bass. Display and setting: "Bass FRQ" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz. Bass Level Adjust the bass level.
  • Page 18: Balance Level

    Audio control features Balance Level Adjust the balance level. Display and setting: "Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15 Fader Level Adjust the fader level. Display and setting: "Fader" : Rear 15 – Front 15 Function of the KDC-PS9590R/KDC-9090R Non-Fading Level Adjust the Non-fading output level.
  • Page 19: Phase For Non-Fading Output

    "Volume Offset"/"VOL Offset" : - 8 – ± 0 Tuner features MENU LOUD DISP NAME #1-6 KDC-PS9590R/9090R Preset station number ST indicator Band display KDC-8090R Preset station number Band display — 19 — ¢ VOL ADJ Frequency Frequency ST indicator...
  • Page 20: Tuning

    Tuner features KDC-PS9590R/9090R Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function indicator." Tuning Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected.
  • Page 21: Station Preset Memory

    Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Select the band/station that you want to have stored. Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for two seconds or more.
  • Page 22: Rds (Radio Data System)

    NAME DISP #1-6 KDC-PS9590R/9090R Programme Service name Radio text TI indicator KDC-8090R Programme Service name Radio text TI indicator KDC-PS9590R/9090R ¢ Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "...
  • Page 23: Alarm

    Alarm When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received. Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast.
  • Page 24: Programme Type (Pty) Function

    RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Press the PTY button. "PTY Select" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off.
  • Page 25: Changing Language For Programme Type(Pty) Function

    Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY) Function Changing the display language to another language. Press the PTY button. "PTY Select" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. Enter the Changing Language Mode Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode. Changing the Display Language Press the FM or AM button.
  • Page 26: Playing Cds

    M.RDM NAME KDC-PS9590R/9090R Track time Disc number Track number Disc title/Track title/DNPS IN indicator KDC-8090R Track number Track time Disc title/Track title/DNPS IN indicator KDC-PS9590R/9090R DISC+ ¢ Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "...
  • Page 27: Playing Other Disc Mode

    NOTE • The sound will be temporarily muted whilst the faceplate is moving. • When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.
  • Page 28: Disc Search

    CD/External disc control features Disc Search Function of disc changers) Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Disc Search: – Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number.
  • Page 29: Magazine Random Play

    To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another track is selected and played. NOTE Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc. Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.
  • Page 30: Presetting Disc Names (Dnps)

    CD/External disc control features Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function.
  • Page 31: Direct Track Search

    • If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer.
  • Page 32: Disc Name Preset Play (Dnpp)

    CD/External disc control features Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) (Function of Remote Control) If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start playing it.
  • Page 33: Menu System

    Signal sensor DISP MENU #1-6 KDC-PS9590R/9090R Menu display NEWS indicator RDS indicator KDC-8090R Menu display RDS indicator AUTO indicator KDC-PS9590R/9090R ¢ Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "...
  • Page 34: Mask Key

    Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key until the full transmit level indicator lights up in the display. "TRANSMIT 2" will be displayed. — 34 — 1" . In this case, repeat the 1" will Function of the KDC-8090R...
  • Page 35: Touch Sensor Tone

    Transmission part Transmit button NOTE • Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you transmit the Mask Key’s signal. • If the Mask Key’s signal does not be received correctly, the display will return to "TRANSMIT 1" . In this case, repeat the procedure in step 4.
  • Page 36: Calendar Adjustment

    Menu settings Calendar Adjustment Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar function. Display and setting: Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in the menu system. Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or more to enter the Calendar adjustment mode.
  • Page 37: Automatic Time Adjustment

    Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ] Special characters: á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ fl â...
  • Page 38: Icon/Spectrum Analyzer Select

    Pressing the 4 or ¢ button switches the font on the display. Function of the KDC-8090R Brightness level adjustment You can adjust the brightness level of the unit separately when your car's light switch has been turned on or off.
  • Page 39: Built-In Amp Mute Control

    Function of the KDC-PS9590R Built-in Amp Mute Control <In Stand by mode> Toggles on or off the mute control on the built-in amplifier. Turning on this control enhances the preout quality. Display and setting: "Builtin AMP Mute ON" : Built-in Amp Mute is ON. "Builtin AMP Mute OFF"...
  • Page 40: News Bulletin Function With Pty News Timeout Setting

    The AUTO 1 indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. (KDC-8090R) Display and setting: "Seek Mode Auto 1" : Auto seek tuning mode (Default setting) "Seek Mode Auto 2"...
  • Page 41: Af (Alternative Frequency) Function

    Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the 4 / ¢ button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. AF (Alternative Frequency) Function When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the...
  • Page 42: Text Scroll

    Menu settings Text Scroll This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text, and Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. Display and setting: "Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling "Scroll Manual"...
  • Page 43 2CAUTION Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated. 1 Keep on slide Pull out – Insert the batteries with the poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
  • Page 44 Basic Operations of remote control Tuner features • 4/¢ buttons Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode). Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode). • AM/FM buttons Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands. Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
  • Page 45: Accessories

    2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your KENWOOD dealer..Number of items • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug.
  • Page 46: Connecting Cables To Terminals

    Connect to the terminal that is TEL MUTE grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control P.CONT terminal when using the optional ANT.CONT...
  • Page 47: Installtion

    2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.46) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
  • Page 48: Removing The Unit

    Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame.
  • Page 49: Locking The Faceplate To The Unit

    Locking the faceplate to the unit Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and remove the faceplate.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What might appear 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. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown.
  • Page 51 PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the The Attenuator function is turned on. volume is low. The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to one side. The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. The values of Volume offset are low. The sound quality is poor or A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Guide CD/External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is very dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
  • Page 53 The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Eject ] Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit.
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Bass : ...100 Hz ±10 dB Middle : ...1 kHz ±10 dB Treble : ...10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) KDC-PS9590R/9090R...4500 mV/10 k½ KDC-8090R ...1800 mV/10 k½ Preout impedance (during disc play) KDC-PS9590R/9090R ...80½ KDC-8090R ...² 600½ General Operating voltage (11 –...
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