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CONTROLLER FOR DISC AUTO CHANGER / FM MODULATOR SYSTEM
KCA-R42FM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTROLEUR POUR CHANGEUR AUTOMATIQUE DE DISQUE / SYSTEME A
MODULATION DE FM
MODE D’EMPLOI
CONTROLADOR PARA CAMBIADOR AUTOMATICO DE DISCO / SISTEMA DE MODULADOR FM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you
obtain the best performance from your FM modulator syste
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 2 Contents Before use Safety Precautions ........................................................................3 Buttons Display Unit ..................................................................................5 Remote Control.............................................................................5 External disc control features Playing CDs/MDs ..........................................................................5 Fast Forwarding an
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 3 Safety Precautions • When replacing a fuse, only use a new one O-N selection switch 2WARNING with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with When the disc changer with the O-N the wrong rating may cause your unit to Take the following precautions to selection switch is connected, set the switch malfunction. on hot places such as above the to "O" position to operate the disc changer prevent fire and avoid personal injury: dashboard. mode. • When extend
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 4 Safety Precautions 2CAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two "AAA" batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally
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R D M KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 5 Buttons External disc control features Display Unit Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See page 9 for more information on Changing the Transmission Frequency. Pause indicator Play indicator Disc No. Playing CDs/MDs REP CD MD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER Playing CDs/MDs : Press the PWR button. TRACK RDM DISC FREQ The power goes ON and the CD/MD play start. When the unit LEVEL 3/8 receives any signal from the remote controller, the M.RDM D.R
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 6 External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Disc Search Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc Fast Forwarding Disc Play: changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Making a Reverse Disc Search : Reversing Disc Play: Press the – button to display the desired disc number. Hold down on the 4 button. Each time the
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 7 Direct Disc Search Function of remote Disc Repeat Function of remote Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc number Repeat playing the disc currently being listened to. that you want to listen to. To repeat disc : 1 Press the DISC REPEAT button. Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter the The D.REP indicator will appear on the display and the Disc number of the disc that you want to listen to. repeat function will turn
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 8 External disc control features Disc Scan Function of remote Magazine Random Play Function of remote Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until order. you find the one that you want to listen to. 1 Starting the disc scan : Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play Press the D.SCAN button. The D.SCN indicator will appear on function on and off. the dis
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¢ KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 9 To cancell : Changing the Transmission Frequency Hold down the REP button on the display unit for more than 1 three seconds. To set the frequency change mode The FREQ indicator will go off and the frequency change will Hold down the REP button for more than three seconds. The take effect. FREQ indicator will light up and the currently set frequency will The frequency change mode is automatically cancelled if you be displaye
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 10 External disc control features NOTE Modulation level / Dynamic control Dynamic control The unit comes with the prevention of distortion function to 1 To set the control mode reduce sound distortion. Hold down the RDM button on the display unit for more than If the sound is distorted severely, press the + button on the three seconds. display unit and then set the function to "2" (ON). If the The LEVEL indicator will light up and the currently set
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 11 Installation Procedure Accessories External view 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and ......... Number of items disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, 1 battery, ignition. .........2 4. Install the unit in your car. 5. Reconnect the - battery. 2 6. Press the reset button. .........1 2WARNING When
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 12 Connecting Wires to Terminals Display unit CD/MD auto-changer Output REP CD MD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER Control output TRACK DISC RDM FREQ LEVEL M.RDM D.REP D.SCN MHz 3/8 TRACK DISC PWR 4¢ - + Changer connection wire Control input CD/MD auto - changer input When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is connected, set the switch to "O" position to operate the disc changer mode. FM modulator unit FM/AM antenna input Antenna plug for automobi
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 13 Installation ■ Installation of Display unit ■ Installation of FM modulator unit • Installation without using the trim mount plate 3 2CAUTION 1 Display unit Attach one velcro to the Take sufficient care so slanted-line of the the display that the wires are not units as shown above, and caught under the seat. attach the other velcro to the If they are caught, they parts where you wish to may break. attach the display units. Then, put velcros together
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 14 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power is not turned on. The wiring harness fuse blows. Check wires for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of with the same rating (shown on the case). No sound or sound is low. The O-N selection switch
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 15 Troubleshooting guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Sound skips due to vibration. Something is touching the CD/MD auto-changer. Keep it away from the CD/MD auto-changer. The disc is dirty or damaged. If sound skips at the same part, the disc is faulty. Check and, if possible, clean the disc. The unit is mounted at a slant. Mount the unit so that is level. Changer unit is mounted in an unstable place. Mount the unit in a stable place. The angle a
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KCA-R42FM_U.S(K/En) 02.12.16 9:13 AM Page 16 Troubleshooting guide Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the Modulating Frequency (200KHz STEP)............87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, recommended actions. 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, 89.5, 89.7, 89.9, 01 E: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc MHz magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the disc magazin
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