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Operations 

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MD Changer Play

To set MDs in the main unit:

Insert the first MD in the MD slot.
The first MD is set in the play position.

Insert the second MD in the MD slot.
The second MD is held in the disc No.2 stack position.

Insert the third MD in the MD slot.
The third MD is held in the disc No.3 stack position.

• The 

0

buttons change colour according to the operation

state, as follows.

If a disc is present in the stack position:

The 

0

button corresponding to the disc number glows red.

If no disc is present in the stack position:

The 

0

button corresponding to the disc number glows green.

• An MD cannot be inserted while the operation indicator is

red. Wait until it changes to green, then insert the MD.

• When an MD is inserted, it will be stored as the smallest

available disc number. For example, if disc No.1 and disc
No.2 are both empty, the inserted disc will be denoted as
disc No.1.

To play an MD:

Select the disc changer mode on the centre unit.

• If your system is connected to a centre unit brought on to

the market in 1999 or later (excluding certain models), it will
automatically switch to MD play mode when the first MD is
inserted, even if there are other sources.

• The 

0

button with the disc number corresponding to the MD

currently playing will blink red.

To switch the MD:

Select the disc number using the DISC+ or DISC- button on
the centre unit.

Disc No.1 being played:

the indicator 

blinks

Disc No.2 being played:

the indicator 

blinks

NOTE

NOTE

3

2

1

Disc No.3 being played:

the indicator 

blinks

To store an MD:

Press one of the 

0

1 - 

0

3 buttons for at least one second.

The MD currently set in the play position will be stored in the
stacker position.

When an MD has been stored in the stack position, the unit will
enter one of the states listed below, depending on the type of
centre unit connected.
Centre units brought on to the market in 1998 or earlier:
The system will remain in the disc play STOP state.
Centre units brought on sale in 1999 or later (certain models
excluded):
The system will switch to the tuner mode.

To eject an MD:

Press one of the 

0

1 - 

0

3 buttons depending on the disc you

want to remove.

The 

0

button with the disc number corresponding to the MD

currently being ejected will blink green.

When the O-N switch is set to "O", the phrase "NO NAME" will be
displayed if the centre unit display is switched accordingly, but
the DNPS (Disc Name Pre-Set) function cannot be used on the
MD in the main unit.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

Summary of Contents for KMD-D401

Page 1: ...KMD D401 B64 1955 00 EN 3 DISC AND 1 DISC MD AUTO CHANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... all the way in until it is fully locked in place Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted To prevent a short circuit never put or leave any metallic objects such as coins or metal tools inside the unit 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 B...

Page 3: ...e terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a dry soft cloth Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather dew or condensation may form on the lens in the MD player of the unit Called lens fogging MDs 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 wh...

Page 4: ...e 1994 If used with such units an optional CA SD200 sold separately must be used FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT AND CONTROL UNIT Handling Mini discs The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot be opened If forced open the cartridge will be damaged and use of the MD will no longer be possible If the shutter has been opened due to some cause be careful not to...

Page 5: ...AYER 11BAND SPECTRUM ANALYZER 60 120 250 380 500 750 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k DISP MENU Buttons and Display Release button DISP button Operations 1 2 3 01 02 03 MD Slot MENU indicator DISC indicator Disc No indicator Spectrum analyzer display Title display Opration indicator DEMO indicator ...

Page 6: ...en the first MD is inserted even if there are other sources The 0 button with the disc number corresponding to the MD currently playing will blink red To switch the MD Select the disc number using the DISC or DISC button on the centre unit Disc No 1 being played the indicator blinks Disc No 2 being played the indicator blinks NOTE NOTE 3 2 1 Disc No 3 being played the indicator blinks To store an ...

Page 7: ...tre unit While the plus one MD is playing the disc repeat function will operate but it cannot be cancelled from the centre unit To remove the plus one MD Press one of the 01 03 buttons While the plus one MD is being ejected the buttons 01 to 03 will blink green NOTE NOTE 2 1 Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display You can select the display to enjoy sounds with eyes Operation for N Setting Each time y...

Page 8: ...5 4 3 2 1 Table of Adjustment Mode Selectable title 1 TITLE Adjustment mode Display DISC button DISC button Operation of Control button Spectrum Analyzer level 3 ANA LV The spectrum analyzer level increased The spectrum analyzer level decreased LCD contrast level 4 LCD CNT The setting values higher The setting values lower Analyzer title ANA Disc title DISC Track title TRACK Title scroll 2 SCROLL ...

Page 9: ...o the front and remove it If the controls remain untouched for a period of 5 minutes or more after the panel has dropped open or been removed the disc will automatically stop playing A warning beep starts sounding 30 seconds before play stops automatically The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts For that reason keep the faceplate in its special storage...

Page 10: ...e centre unit 4 Connect the control cable to the control connector 5 Install the unit in your car 6 Reconnect the battery 7 Press the reset button on the centre unit Do not connect the changer control cable while the centre unit is turned on Be sure to press the reset button after installation Whether the centre unit in use is compatible with the N operation or not can be identified by referring t...

Page 11: ...ilable Self tapping screw commercially available Firewall or metal support Screw M4X8 commercially available Installation Installation Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place U P 2 On cars where there is no compartment in the centre for installing a car audio unit Use the spacer 2 to affix the centre unit sleeve and the sleeve attached to t...

Page 12: ...remove the hard rubber frame Remove the Hex head screw with integral washer M4 8 on the back panel Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown 3 2 1 When the lower level is removed remove the upper two locations 2 The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner NOTE Catch Lock Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower...

Page 13: ...ads but soon comes out again Nothing is recorded on the MD Switch the MD for one that is recorded The disc cannot be changed Four MDs have been set in the main unit Remove the MD currently playing No sound can be heard or the volume is low The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side Reset the fader or balance settings Attenuator is turned on Turn off Attenuator The spectrum analy...

Page 14: ...he MD player exceeds 60 C 140 F stopping all operation Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner As the temperature falls below 60 C 140 F the disc will start playing again E 0d HOLD The faceplate of this unit has been removed Replace it NO PANEL E 30 Nothing has been recorded on the MD The next MD will automatically be played BLANK No tracks are recorded on the M...

Page 15: ...kHz 0 03 Signal to Noise ratio 90 dB 1 kHz Dynamic range 87 dB Channel separation 80 dB Spindle speed 400 900 rpm CLV Wow Flutter Below Measurable Limit General Operating voltage 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Current consumption 0 8 A Installation size W H D 180 50 160 mm 7 1 16 1 15 16 6 1 16 in Weight 1 3 kg 2 9 Lbs Specifications subject to change without notice Specifications ...

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