General features

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Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows:

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Tuner mode

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CD mode

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External disc control mode 1

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External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

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Standby mode

Selecting standby mode:

Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.

NOTE

•The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.

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

•The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer (KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected to this unit.

During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

NOTE Presetting AUX-name

In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered. Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)" (page 28).

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.

NOTE

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off.

NOTE (KDC-X915/X815 only)

The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.

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