Kenwood KMD-PS970R Instruction Manual

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KMD-PS970R
MD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-1409-00 (E) (MC)
99/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    KMD-PS970R MD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1409-00 (E) (MC) 99/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Monaural Reception ...10 Station Preset Memory ...10 Auto Memory Entry...11 Preset station seek with Programme service name ...12 Clock display ...12 Kenwood intelligent Twin IF (K2I) ...12 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ...13 EON (Enhanced Other Network)...13 Alarm...13 AF (Alternative Frequency) Function ...14 Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) ...14...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.
  • Page 4 RESET button is pressed. 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 Basic operations 44W 4 KMD-PS970R PREOUT System E's LOUD SCAN ATT/LOUD — 5 — ¢ DISC EJECT DISP NAME.S VOL ADJ D.SCN M.RDM MENU DISC MENU LOUD indicator...
  • Page 6: Basic Operations Power

    Basic operations Power You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and shutting off the audio. Power ON/OFF: When you turn your vehicle’s ignition on, the unit’s power will also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control panel.
  • Page 7: Switching Modes

    Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode MD mode External disc control mode AUX mode NOTE • The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used. •...
  • Page 8: Menu System

    Basic operations Menu System To accommodate a greater number of functions, a menu system has been employed for making settings. Press the MENU button to enter the menu mode and then display the function to make the setting. Details on each setting are explained separately in the corresponding function page.
  • Page 9: Tuner Features

    Tuner features 44W 4 KMD-PS970R PREOUT System E's LOUD SCAN D.SCN #1~6 Frequency Character Band display Preset station number Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2”...
  • Page 10: Tuning

    Tuner features Tuning Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.
  • Page 11: Auto Memory Entry

    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. The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
  • Page 12: Preset Station Seek With Programme Service Name

    NOTE The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. (Function of Remote) Kenwood intelligent Twin IF (K2I) When the frequency of another station is too close to that of the station currently being listened to, interfering with proper reception, this function automatically narrows the range of received frequencies to prevent such interference.
  • Page 13: Rds Features

    RDS features TI VOL ADJ 44W 4 KMD-PS970R PREOUT System E's LOUD SCAN D.SCN #1~6 Band display TI indicator RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations.
  • Page 14: Af (Alternative Frequency) Function

    RDS features AF (Alternative Frequency) Function When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception. The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is turned Turning AF Function On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
  • Page 15: Auto Tp Seek Function

    switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again. Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station: Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band.
  • Page 16: Text Scroll

    RDS features Text Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling. To scroll manually: Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the text.
  • Page 17 or more to display the name of the language currently used. If you want to change the language, press the preset button for the desired language and then the 38(PTY) button. English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4. Select the type of programme to be received •...
  • Page 18: News Bulletin Function With Pty News Timeout Setting

    RDS features News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place.
  • Page 19 MD/External disc control features NAME.S 44W 4 KMD-PS970R PREOUT System E's LOUD SCAN D.SCN SCAN M.RDM D.SCN Track number Mode display/ Changer number Disc number When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit.
  • Page 20: Md/External Disc Control Features Playing Mds

    MD/External disc control features Playing MDs Playing MDs: Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the MD (insertion) slot. Insert the MD in the proper orientation. The faceplate will show the control panel, and the MD will start playing. The ¢...
  • Page 21: Clock Display

    • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p.24). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. • If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one, "NO NAME"...
  • Page 22: Disc Search

    MD/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 23: Text / Title Scroll

    NOTE • The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a disc. • The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once. • "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer. Text / Title Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed.
  • Page 24: Presetting Disc Names

    MD/External disc control features Function of disc changers Presetting Disc Names 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 25: Disc Name Preset Play (Dnpp)

    Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) Function of remote control with DNPP button 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 26: Other Features

    Other features Signal sensor 44W 4 KMD-PS970R PREOUT System E's LOUD SCAN D.SCN M.RDM Spectrum Analyzer/ Character/ Graphic display Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. ¡/ Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. ¢ EJECT Press either the FM or AM button.
  • Page 27: Switching Graphic Display

    Adjustment Operation of Audio control button mode 4 button (Display) Bass ("Bas") Bass decreased. Bass increased. Treble("Tre") Treble decreased. Treble increased. Left channel emphasized. Right channel emphasized. Balance("Bal") Fader ("Fad") Rear channel increased. Front channel increased. Non-fading sound Non-Fading Front and rear emphasized.
  • Page 28: Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display

    Other features Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display This function permits switching of the spectrum analyzer display. Switching the Spectrum Analyzer Display: Each time you hold down the CLK button for one second or more, the display switches as follows: Spectrum analyzer 1 Spectrum analyzer 2 Character NOTE...
  • Page 29: Selectable Illumination

    Selectable Illumination You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and amber. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable Illumination function appears in the display.
  • Page 30: Adjusting Time

    Other features Adjusting Time With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off.
  • Page 31: Dual Zone System

    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 32: Faceplate Angle Adjustment

    Other features Faceplate Angle Adjustment You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing. Adjusting faceplate angle: Press the ¡ (EJECT) button to make the faceplate slide open, and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment switch. Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2. 0 1 2 0 1 2 NOTE...
  • Page 33: Dimmer Level Adjustment

    As of December 1998, the power amplifiers controllable by the main unit are as follows: KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T Navigation Mute Function When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an interruption of the audio guide results in the temporary lowering of the audio level. NOTE The Navigation mute function cannot be used unless a TEL mute cable is connected to the KENWOOD Navigation System.
  • Page 34: Basic Operations Of Steering Remote Control

    Basic Operations of steering remote control ¢ FM/DISC VOLUME ∞ – AM/DISC ∞ 2WARNING To prevent accidents, do not attempt to use the steering remote control whilst turning the steering wheel. Loading and Replacing the Lithium Battery: Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the battery with the following the illustration.
  • Page 35 • The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer (KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected to this unit. During the AUX mode, "AUX" will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.
  • Page 36: Accessories

    ...1 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your KENWOOD dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the ...1 antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
  • Page 37: Connecting Cables To Terminals

    (Pink / Black) Battery cable (Yellow) Ignition cable (Red) A–7 Pin (Red) A–4 Pin (Yellow) Antenna Cord (ISO) Fuse (10A) KENWOOD disc changer/DAB control input – – Display Data Output Jack Wiring harness Outputs data representing the unit's current state, –...
  • Page 38: Installation

    Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.37) 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 39: 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 Make the faceplate control panel appear. NOTE When the control panel of the faceplate is hidden, the unit will be locked by the sleeve, making it more difficult to remove the unit.
  • Page 40: Attaching Steering Remote Control

    Attaching Steering Remote Control Mounting Example Attach the operation section and the light emitting section of the Steering Remote Control as shown above. Be sure to attach them to positions that can ensure proper operation. 2CAUTION • Clean dirt and oil from the positions where the Steering Remote Control sections are to be attached.
  • Page 41: 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 42 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The MD loads but soon comes Nothing is recorded on the MD. out again. The sound skips. The mounting angle exceeds 30°. The mounting is unstable. There is noise during playback. The MD is soiled with dust or dirt. The specified track does not Random play has been selected.
  • Page 43 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 44: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz Space)...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N=26dB) ...0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N=46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (400kHz) ...≥...

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