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Press the volume knob to enter 

[FUNCTION]

 mode.

Turn the volume knob to select 

[AUDIO CTRL]

 or 

[SETTINGS]

, then press to enter.

Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm.

 

 See table below for selection.

 

 Repeat step 

3

 until the desired item is selected/activated.

 

 Press 

 to return to the previous item.

Hold 

 to finish the procedure.

[AUDIO CTRL] :

 While listening to any source except in STANDBY state...

Item

Selectable setting (Preset: *)

SUB-W LEVEL –15 — +15 (Preset: 0):

 Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

BASS BOOST B.BOOST LV1 */ B.BOOST LV2:

 Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; 

OFF:

 

Cancels.

SYSTEM Q

NATURAL */ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ GAME:

 Selects a preset sound mode suitable to the 

music genre. (Selects 

[USER]

 to use the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.)

BASS ADJUST BASS C FRQ:

60/ 80/ 100 */ 200:

 Selects the center frequency.

BASS LEVEL:

–8 — +8 (Preset: 0):

 

Adjusts the level.

BASS Q FCTR: 1.00 */ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00:

 

Adjusts the Q factor.

BASS EXTEND: ON:

 Turns on the extended bass. ; 

OFF *:

 

Cancels.

MID ADJUST MID C FRQ:

0.5K/ 1.0K */ 1.5K/ 2.5K:

 Selects the center frequency.

MID LEVEL:

–8 — +8 (Preset: 0):

 

Adjusts the level.

MID Q FCTR:

0.75/ 1.00 */ 1.25:

 

Adjusts the Q factor.

TRE ADJUST

TRE C FRQ:

10.0K/ 12.5K */ 15.0K/ 17.5K:

 Selects the center frequency.

TRE LEVEL:

–8 — +8 (Preset: 0):

 

Adjusts the level.

BALANCE

L15 — R15 (Preset: 0):

 Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.

FADER

R15 — F15 (Preset: 0):

 Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.

SUB-W SET

ON *:

 Turns on the subwoofer output. ; 

OFF:

 

Cancels.

DETAIL SET

LPF SUB-W:

THROUGH *:

 All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 

85HZ/ 120HZ/ 160HZ:

 Frequencies 

higher than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 160 Hz are cut off.

SUB-W PHASE: REV

 

(180°)

/

 

NORM

 

(0°)

 

*

:

 Selects the phase angle of the subwoofer output to be in line 

with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than 

[THROUGH]

 is selected for 

[LPF SUB-W]

.)

VOL OFFSET:
(Preset: 0)

–8 — +8

 (for AUX) ; 

–8 — 0

 (for other sources)

:

 Presets the volume adjustment level of 

each source. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the 
source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) 

 

[SUB-W LEVEL/ SUB-W SET/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE]

 is selectable only if 

[SWITCH PRE]

 is set to 

[SUB-W]. 

(page 6)

 

[SUB-W LEVEL/ LPF SUB-W/ SUB-W PHASE]

 is selectable only if 

[SUB-W SET]

 is set to 

[ON].

  Select a source before making a source tone memory adjustment, 

[BASS ADJUST/ MID ADJUST/ TRE ADJUST]

.

Function settings

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Summary of Contents for KDC-153

Page 1: ...KDC 153 CD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL GET0741 001A MW M0 2011 Kenwood Corporation All Rights Reserved Cover_KDC 153 M f indd 1 Cover_KDC 153 M f indd 1 5 30 11 4 25 03 PM 5 30 11 4 25 03 PM ...

Page 2: ...utside the car Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident Condensation When the car is air conditioned moisture may collect on the laser lens This may cause disc read errors In this case remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate This unit can only play the CDs with The illustrations in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used Therefor...

Page 3: ... observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit Cleaning the connector The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently being careful not to damage the connector Handling discs Do not touch the recording surface of the disc Do not stick tape etc on the disc or us...

Page 4: ...elects a bands FM1 FM2 FM3 MW SW1 SW2 Pauses resumes playback of a disc Mutes the sound while listening to a radio or an external component connected to the auxiliary input jack 4 Searches for a radio station Selects track Fast forwards reverses tracks if pressed and held SCRL DISP Changes the display information Scrolls the display information if pressed and held Enters clock adjustment mode dire...

Page 5: ...r about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select NO in step 2 DEMO MODE appears and the display demonstration starts Setting the demonstration mode 1 Press the volume knob to enter FUNCTION 2 Turn the volume knob to select DEMO MODE then press to enter 3 Turn the volume knob to select ON or OFF If ON is selected display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about 20 seconds 4...

Page 6: ...tep of FM MW FM 50 kHz to 200 kHz MW 9 kHz to 10 kHz 1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the power 2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5 press SRC Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears To restore the initial setting repeat the same procedure When the frequency step is changed the frequencies in the memory are deleted Adjust SETTINGS mode settings While listening to the rad...

Page 7: ...y Press number button 4 REP repeatedly to make a selection TRAC track REPEAT REPEAT OFF Selecting Random Play Press number button 3 RDM repeatedly to make a selection DISC RANDOM RANDOM OFF Selecting Scan Play Press number button 2 SCAN repeatedly to make a selection TRAC track SCAN SCAN OFF If scan play is selected the unit starts playing the first 10 second intro of the music in the disc If SCAN...

Page 8: ...uction manual 3 inch CD cannot be used Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction Selecting a track 1 Press to enter Music Search mode SEARCH appears then the current track name appears on the display 2 Turn the volume knob to select a track then press to confirm To return to the first track press BAND To cancel the Music Search mode press and hold Muting upon the reception of a phon...

Page 9: ...sts the Q factor TRE ADJUST TRE C FRQ 10 0K 12 5K 15 0K 17 5K Selects the center frequency TRE LEVEL 8 8 Preset 0 Adjusts the level BALANCE L15 R15 Preset 0 Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance FADER R15 F15 Preset 0 Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance SUB W SET ON Turns on the subwoofer output OFF Cancels DETAIL SET LPF SUB W THROUGH All signals are sent to the subwoofe...

Page 10: ...ng to the radio Connect the antenna firmly Pull the antenna out all the way IN flashes The CD player is not operating properly Reinsert the disc properly If the condition did not improve turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center CD R CD RW cannot be played back and tracks cannot be skipped Insert a finalized CD R CD RW finalize with the component which you used for recording This u...

Page 11: ...ource that can be turned on and off with the ignition key If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply as with battery wires the battery may die Do not use your own screws Use only the screws provided Install this unit in the console of your vehicle Make sure the faceplate will not hit the lid of the console if any when closing and opening After the unit is ins...

Page 12: ...tery wire Black Ground wire To the metallic body or chassis of the car To front speaker left To front speaker right To rear speaker left To rear speaker right To the power control terminal of the optional power amplifier To the control terminal of the motor antenna Installing the unit 2 1 Connect the wiring harness to the unit Other wiring connection has been completed earlier See above Before att...

Page 13: ...pace 531 kHz 1 611 kHz Band 2 SW1 5 kHz space 2 940 kHz 7 735 kHz Band 3 SW2 5 kHz space 9 500 kHz 10 135 kHz 11 580 kHz 18 135 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 20 dB MW 31 dBμ 36 μV SW 32 dBμ 40 μV CD player section Laser diode GaAIAs Digital filter D A 8 Times Over Sampling D A converter 24 Bit Spindle speed 500 rpm 200 rpm CLV Wow Flutter Below Measurable Limit Frequency response 1 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz To...

Page 14: ...his symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful influence on the environment Rear_KDC 153 M f indd 1 Rear_KDC 153 M f indd 1 6 8 11 3 27 12 PM 6 8 11 3 27 12 PM ...

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