Contents Safety precautions...3 About CDs...5 General features ...6 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Clock Display Adjusting Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features ...9 Tuning Mode Tuning CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning...
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD...
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NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •...
General features Release button (KDC-3026/KDC-2026/KDC-226 only) SCAN AUTO ATT/ LOUD SYSTEM Q indicator Clock display Power Turning ON the Power ¢ AM FM Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source M.RDM CLK ADJ...
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button.
General features Clock Display Press the [CLK] button. Each time the button is pressed the clock display turns ON or OFF. Adjusting Clock Select the clock display Press the [CLK] button. Enter clock adjustment mode Press the [ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds. The clock display blinks.
Tuner features SCAN AUTO AUTO/ Band display Preset station number ST indicator AUTO indicator Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. CRSC ¢ Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Auto seek M.RDM CLK ADJ...
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. Put the frequency in the memory Press the [1] —...
Function of the KDC-3026/KDC-2026 Disc player CD player CD changer/ MD changer • Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0". • The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.
CD/External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear.
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 (KDC-3026/KDC-2026/KDC-226 only) The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure 1.
Connecting Wires to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input (KDC-3026/2026 only) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal.
Installation ■ Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Self-tapping screw (commercially available) (commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). ■...
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Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
Troubleshooting Guide 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. General The power does not turn ON.01 ✔...
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Troubleshooting Guide Disc source "AVin" is displayed without achieving External disc control ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3). The specified disc does not play, but another one plays ✔...
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LOAd: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...530 kHz – 1700 kHz Frequency range (9 kHz space) ...531 kHz – 1611 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...28 dBµ (25 µV) CD player section Laser diode ...GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A)...8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter ...1 Bit...