Kenwood KDC-6015, KDC-X615, KDC-515S instruction manual Playing CDs, Playing Other Disc mode

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CD/External disc control features

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Playing CDs

Playing CDs:

Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the CD insertion slot.

Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The CD will start playing. Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks.

The "IN" indicator will light when a CD has been inserted.

2CAUTION

When inserting a CD, make sure the CD has been completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to do so might scratch the CD.

Playing CDs Already Inserted:

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the CD mode.

"CD" is displayed when the CD mode has been selected. The CD will start playing.

Pausing and Restarting CD Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

Eject:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate. Press the 0 button.

The CD stops playing and ejects from the slot.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks.

2CAUTION

•Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is already there.

•The unit can only play 5 in. CDs. If you insert a 3 in. CD, it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction.

•When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.

•Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. Doing so will cause breakdown.

NOTE

•When you load a CD and eject it right away, the next time you try to insert the CD may not load. In such a situation, take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it.

•The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the 0 and ATT buttons.

Playing Other Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit).

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode.

The disc will start playing.

NOTE

The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected.

Mode Display Examples

•"CD2" ...when a CD player is connected

•"DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected

•"DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

NOTE

•When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in the changer will start playing. When the last disc in the changer has finished, the player will return to the first disc and start playing it.

•Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

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Contents KDC-X615 KDC-6015 KDC-515S Contents 2Warning Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautionsDo Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot Cleaning the CD Slot Cleaning the Faceplate TerminalsCleaning the Unit Lens FoggingHandling Compact discs Volume General featuresPower AttenuatorSwitching Modes Audio Control SettingBass F Adjust the center frequency of the bass Bass/BAS Adjust the bass levelStoring your sound settings Mobile Preset LoudnessNon-Fading Output Reattaching the Faceplate Theft Deterrent FaceplateRemoving the Faceplate Hiding the control panelTuner features SRCTuning Station Preset MemoryAuto Memory Entry Canceling mode during input Switching Display for TunerStation Name Preset Play Snpp Changing the DisplayStation Name Preset Snps Assigning NamesCD/External disc control features OperationPlaying Other Disc mode Playing CDsSwitching Display for Discs Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc PlayTrack Search Making a Reverse Disc Search Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is OperatingTrack / Disc Repeat Making a Forward Disc SearchTrack Scan Random PlayTo scroll automatically Disc Name Preset Play DnppText Scroll To scroll manuallyTo cancel Dnpp mode Press the Dnpp button Presetting Disc Names Dnps Menu settings Manual Time Adjustment Menu SystemTouch Sensor Tone Calendar Adjustment Calendar ModeAdjusting the date Security Code Memo ModeEntering the month or day setting mode Inputting / Changing the textIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Selectable IlluminationSwitching Graphic Display Contrast AdjustmentSwitching preout DimmerClean Reception System Circuit Crsc External Amp ControlBasic Operations of remote Basic operationsLoading and Replacing the Batteries Tuner features CD/External disc control features Accessories Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals ACCInstallation Installing in Japanese-Made CarsRemoving the hard rubber frame Removing the UnitInstallation Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionCD/MD/External disc control mode Blank AM tuner section FM tuner sectionAudio section CD player sectionPage Page Page Page Page

KDC-515S, KDC-X615, KDC-6015 specifications

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