KDC-135 KDC-135CR

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE DEMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

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 new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-135/135CR Serial number

US Residence Only

Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com

B64-3691-00/00 (KW)

Contents
Safety precautions Notes General features
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Bass Boost Speaker Setting Clock Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Troubleshooting Guide Specifications

Tuner features

Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

CD player features

Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Track Repeat Scan Play Random Play

Menu system

Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Switching preout CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

English

Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safetys sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 5 C (41 F). The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.

2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:
Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers. Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment. When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

How to reset your unit

If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

Reset button

Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs 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 while, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel

Handling CDs

Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. Do not use disc type accessories. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.

CDs that cannot be used

CDs that are not round cannot be used.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used. This unit can only play the CDs with
. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

General features

Release button Control knob

Auxiliary input

Clock display

ATT indicator

Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Volume

Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD Auxiliary input* Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUnE" "CD" "AUH" "STBY"

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
* An equipment such as a portable audio player can be connected to the auxiliary input terminal using a commercially available mini-plug (3.5).
Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not have any resistance.
Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset.
1 Select the source to adjust
2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

2 Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust

4 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level * "L SUB" 15 +15 Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/ System Q "FLAT"/"ROCK"/ "POPS"/"EASY"/ Top 40/Jazz "TP40"/"JAZZ" Bass level "L BAS" 8 +8 Middle level "L MID" 8 +8 Treble level "L TRE" 8 +8 Balance "BL" Left 15 Right 15 Fader "FD" Rear 15 Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Low Pass Filter* Volume offset Display "LPF" "V-OF" Range 80/120/160/Off Hz (AUX : 8 +8)
Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. *Function of KDC-135

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

About System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 7). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When "USER" is selected, these levels are recalled. *Function of KDC-135

Bass Boost

Bass sound can be enhanced by one-touch operation. Press the [B.BOOST] button. When you press the button once, the current Bass Boost setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the Bass Boost setting alternates. Setting Bass Boost 1 Bass Boost 2 Bass Boost off Display "L1 BB-L" "L2 BB-L" "OFF BB-L"
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button.

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.
Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STBY" display.
The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (Faceplate case: Accessory of KDC-135CR) Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP-F" "SP-5" "SP-6" "SP-O"
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the projections on the unit with the
grooves on the faceplate.

Projections Grooves

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

Clock Display

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Each time you press the button, the clock display turns ON and OFF.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

Function of KDC-135

Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "On SUB" is displayed.
When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 15).

Control knob

Band display

Frequency display

AUTO indicator

ST indicator

Preset station number

CRSC indicator

Tuning

Selecting the station.

Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. indicator Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in indicator the Preset memory. Manual Normal manual tuning control.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUnE" display.

2 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] [6] button.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.

2 Recall the station

Press the desired [1] [6] button.
Control knob RDM indicator REP indicator SCN indicator Track number

IN indicator

Track time

Playing CD

When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the CD Press the [0] button.
You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.

Track Search

Selecting the song you want to hear. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].

Track Repeat

Replaying the song you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Track Repeat turns ON or OFF. When the Track Repeat is ON, the "REP" indicator is ON.

Scan Play

Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button. "SCN" indicator is ON.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to
is played Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, the "RDM" indicator is ON.
When you push the Control knob toward [], the next random song starts.

Menu display

Menu System
Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.
When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by step.

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MEnU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "BEEP" display.

In Standby mode

Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "On BEEP" "OFF BEEP" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you push the knob it alternates between "On BEEP" or "OFF BEEP". Select 1 of them as the setting. You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

In FM reception

Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLCK" display.
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Temporarily have reception alternate from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display "On CRSC" "OFF CRSC" Setting The CRSC is ON. The CRSC is OFF.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display "OFF AUH" "On AUH" Setting When selecting the source theres no Auxiliary Input. When selecting the source theres Auxiliary Input.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "On DSI" "OFF DSI" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF.
Function of KDC-135 In Standby mode

Switching preout

Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.) Display "REAR" "SUB" Setting Rear preout. Subwoofer preout.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories 1..1 2..2 3..4 4..4 5..1 Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 6. Install the unit in your car. 7. Reconnect the - battery. 8. Press the reset button.
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.

If the power is not turned ON (or it is ON, but will be OFF immediately), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. If your cars ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source 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. If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires arent touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating. Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals. Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal. After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly. Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less.
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red)/ Sub Woofer left output (White) (KDC-135 only)/ Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-135 only)
FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. Wiring harness (Accessory1)

Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

P.CONT

TEL mute wire (Brown)
To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Not Used (Blue) Do not let the wire come out from the tab.

ANT. CONT

White/Black To front left speaker White Gray/Black To front right speaker Gray Green/Black To rear left speaker Green Purple/Black To rear right speaker Purple
REAR R REAR L FRONT R FRONT L

Ignition key switch

Car fuse box ACC Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

Car fuse box (Main fuse)

Battery

Installation

non-Japanese cars
Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support
Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N T N T/N
T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) 3

8 mm MAX.

8mm MAX.
Accessory3.for Nissan car Accessory4.for Toyota car
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit. Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations.
Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below.

Accessory5

Lock Catch

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the upper level is removed, remove the

lower two locations.

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
2 Remove the screw (M4 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots

on each side, as shown.

4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Accessory2
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

Troubleshooting Guide
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit.
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
E-04: E-99: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The CD player section is not operating properly. Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the "DCER" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
Cannot switch to Aux source. AUX is not turned on. <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 13) Cannot display the user of System Q. <Audio control> (page 6) is not set. Cannot set up the subwoofer. No output from the subwoofer. Cannot set up the low pass filter. Preout is not set to subwoofer. <Switching preout> (page 13) <Subwoofer Output> (page 7) is not set to On.

IN (Blink):

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.

General

The Touch Sensor Tone doesnt sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cant be output from the preout jack.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

If a customer has an older iPod that cant be controlled by our USB, theyll need the KCAiP500 that plugs into our 5L changer bus. If he or she takes a liking to one of our newer models that doesnt have USB, theyre going to need the KCA-iP500. This adapter is one of the smallest and easiest to connect on the market. It plugs into the changer port of Kenwood radios 2002 and newer, and our iPod adapter doesnt require extra power and ground connections, so its easy to install.
USB DIRECT CONNECTION Look for front or rear-mounted USB inputs on all eXcelon in-dash receivers and several Kenwood receivers. Customers will love this feature because it allows them to play music by plugging a USB storage device (like an iPod), USB thumb drive, and most PlaysforSure MP3 players directly into the USB port. The USB input will also charge the connected USB device and even works with card readers. Simply plug the card reader into the USB port. The input will take a card reader that holds a maximum of four memory cards. Kenwoods USB inputs support devices with PFS 2.0 with networking and most DRM (Digital Rights Management) files. iPOD HIGH SPEED CONNECTION The USB 2.0 Direct Connection also allows high speed control of iPods. There are some things to consider, however, when discussing iPod high speed with customers. iPod High Speed Control, and the ability to control iPod functions through the receiver, refers to fifth generation (Nano and iPod Video released after September 2005) devices that have adopted a control protocol. Most customers will have newer 5G devices, but the guy who strolls in with his three-year-old Mini will need the KCA-iP500. The USB input, like most other iPod adaptors on the market, is also not designed to work with any of the Shuffles. OPTIONAL NECESSITIES Its important to tell customers that for USB direct control of iPod, they will need to purchase our KCA-iP200 iPod cable. This inexpensive 2-wire cable enables high-speed iPod data at 12MB/bps (i.e., really, really fast). The connection has an iPod dock connector and terminates at the receiver by USB and stereo mini. Once connected, digital control, text from the files, etc., pass through USB; the audio passes through the analog (stereo mini) cable. All you need to tell the customer is that their stuff will play, including purchased iTunes, and that finding their music is super easy.
With the exception of the KDC-MP205 and KDC-135, all 2007 Kenwood and eXcelon in-dash CD receivers sport the Made for iPod logo. With our KCA-iP500 iPod interface, these models can control iPod functions. For example, the Kenwood receivers disc up and down button selects playlists; the Scan button changes the search mode, Playlist, Artist, Album, and Genre. In addition to iPod connectivity, External Media Control allows hook up of satellite and HD Radio. (Note: the KCA-iP500 does not have a pass through.)

HIGH VOLTAGE PREOUTS: CUSTOMERS WILL NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE.
The 5-Volt and 4-Volt pre-outs on 2007 Kenwood eXcelon receivers offer a larger signal to the amplifiers. The larger signal means that the amplifier gains dont need to be turned up as high so music is more dynamic with a lower noise floor and much cleaner, clearer sound. Take the time to explain this to a customer and itll be simple to step them up to a Kenwood eXcelon in-dash receiver. Tell them its similar to photography. If you start with a small picture and want to blow it up and make a poster for your wall, the poster will most likely be grainy and not have good resolution. But if you start with a large picture then blow it up into a poster, the quality of the poster will be much better. The preamp output impedance is 80 Ohms or less on the KDC-X991, KDC-X891 and KDC-X791, so low that it ensures a better signal transfer in systems with multiple amps (even multiple amps of different brands).
In addition to being a very cool music machine, the KDC-X891 (like the KDC-X991) has a clean faceplate so all functions go through the MultiControl Wheel. The KDC-X891 uses a 64 fine-dot FL display with color and clarity good enough to be called high resolution. This receiver also uses analogbased EQ controls like System Es +, System Q-EX, Dual Zone control,
RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) WITH RT+ A feature on the KDC-X991, RDS allows small amounts of digital information to be carried over conventional FM radio broadcasts. Kenwood has adopted the latest version of RDS with RT+, which gives radio stations a lot of flexibility. RDS with RT+ can broadcast information like artist, album, song title, call-in numbers for talk shows or contests, and more.
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KDC-X491

KDC-X591 The KDC-X791 shares many of the same audio features of the KDC-X891 like the 64-color high resolution display but uses a flip-down faceplate and 4V pre-outs (the KDC-X891 is 5 volts). Of course it plays all the popular compressed audio codecs and has Aux In. The KDC-X591 uses a 14 segment FL display and plays the latest digital files. Moderately priced, it includes USB Direct Control for iPod or compatible player and Supreme for excellent sound even from compressed music files.
Higher Resolution Display: Pack in the Pixels! Our 64-color FL display looks spectacular and works great with the multi-control wheel. Engineers squeezed in more pixels (20 percent) and three lines of selectable text (great for iPod users!) for a better interface and brighter display. Look for improved resolution on all our models that have the multi-control wheel.

AUX 1 & 2Whats the Difference? Aux 1 activates the Aux In with no adjustments made to it. Aux 2 has the Attenuation volume reduction engaged when the user switches between sources. This is to reduce noise if a device is not connected to the Aux input. You must press the Att button to reactivate the Aux Input after it is chosen as a source to listen to the device.
AAC, WMA, MP3RECEIVERS WITHOUT BORDERS Worried about file compatibility? Pshaw! Kenwoods been a leader in compressed audio playback for years and all our models (with the exception of the KDC-135) can play WMA and MP3 files. Move up the line and the list of digital acronyms grows like weeds. The KDC-MP335 and above will play AAC. Any model with the U extension includes USB Direct Control and plays WMA/AAC/MP3 and WAV files via USB. Models above KDC-MP2035 will play AAC/WMA/MP3. All models above the KDC-MP205 are Bluetooth Ready, HD Ready, Satellite Radio Ready and sport the Made for iPod logo.
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Its good to know your USB from your MP3, from your WMA, AAC Most customers will have some knowledge of compressed audio files but its good to know the difference in case someone stares directly at you for an explanation.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is still a popular digital audio encoding and lossy compression. WMA or Windows Media Audio is a proprietary compressed audio file format developed by Microsoft. AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is best known as the format Apple uses. AAC is becoming common in CD ripping because it offers great sound quality in a smaller file size. AAC is the default Apple iTunes codec, the media player which powers the mega-successful iPod. USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial bus standard to interface devices with roots in the computer industry but USB is becoming standard on video game consoles, PDAs, portable DVD and media players, cell phones, etc.
KEEPING IT REAL WITH GRAPHIC MOTION ANALYZER GMA, G-Analyzer, call it what you will, Graphic Motion Analyzer is back on several 07 models (eXcelon KDC-X991, KDC-X891, KDC-X791, Kenwood KDC-MP735U and KDC-MP635.) We introduced GMA back in 2005 and it literally changed the face of car audio because it let drivers see the performance of their vehicle on the receiver display. (GMA allows some performance feedback to be displayed on the screen instead of standard full motion graphics so you may want to remind customers that G-Analyzer is not a video game.)

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our KCA-BT100 Bluetooth hands-free unit to a Kenwood Bluetooth Ready receiver and customers will love their new found wireless freedom. The KCA-BT100 has a single 5L/CD Changer bus connection to the indash model as well as a microphone that can be placed on the head liner or dash board, making installation quite simple. It connects to compatible receivers using our single-wire 5L Bus connection, and even includes a pass-through for additional 5L devices like satellite radio or a KCA-iP500 iPod interface. The KCA-BT100 Bluetooth unit is compatible with all eXcelon models and Kenwood models with the exception of the KDC-135 and KDC-MP205. Double the Fun! The DPX502 with front USB Port (above) and the DPX302 (below) with front AUX In.
The KCA-BT100 hands-free Bluetooth is easy to install. Simply plug it into the radio, mount the microphone and voila! Now customers can make and take phone calls through the radio. Its that easy!
Dont Forget the Double DINs! Our 2007 Kenwood line includes two double DINs, the DPX502 and DPX302. Double DIN options mean a bigger customer base, and Kenwood in-dash models set the standard for performance and function. Replace your customers crumby factory double DIN with the DPX302 and theyll enjoy MP3, AAC and WMA playback. Expand the system by adding Satellite Radio, an iPod adapter, or even multi-channel HD Radio. Theres even a front auxiliary input. Step up to the DPX502 and gain a USB front input, USB Direct Control, and Kenwood Music Editor. Both of our double DINs are Satellite Ready, HD Ready, and Bluetooth Ready. (Note: We include the oversized trim bezel on all double DIN products.) Yak It UpIts Hands Free Many states are cracking down on chatty drivers and the KCA-BT100 provides a great solution. Most of our 2007 in-dash receivers are now Bluetooth Ready. Add
Our new KCA-BT100 Bluetooth is a great sales feature for customers who talk and drive. The KCA-BT100 will automatically recognize up to five Bluetooth enabled phones and download the phone numbers and names so they can be stored in your receiver. The receivers keys can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call or end a call. The KCA-BT100 has a microphone that can be mounted on the steering column, in the dash or headliner and, get this, you can even listen to the conversation through your car speakers. The KCABT100 dramatically improves the driving experience and promotes driver safety. It even has caller ID! (Note: Compatibility may vary. Users should always check their phone and service provider for degree of compatibility. Go to http://www.kenwood.com/bt/bt100/ for the latest compatibility chart.)

Demo-licious

Kenwood CD players performance and features speak for themselves, but weve given them (and you) a little extra help with a cool demo mode. Units with the bright 64-color fluorescent display scroll through features and even demo graphics across the screen. Itll definitely get your customers attention!
Display On or Off Kenwood KDC-MP335 and up and all double DINs use a display off function that activates the display any time a button is operated on the receiver. After the last operation (button pushed), the display screen will
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turn off, and it will stay off until you press any button, or when system information needs to be displayed. High-Pass/Low-Pass Crossovers Whether your customer is on a shoestring budget or they want top shelf, make sure they get a Kenwood in-dash receiver that has some form of electronic crossover network on board. Then, they can set up the system so that low frequencies are filtered-out of the full-range speakers, which let them listen to tunes louder with less distortion and reduces the chance of damage. Also, any Kenwood receiver that has built-in electronic crossovers will also have either a dedicated or switchable non-fading (subwoofer) preout with a 15 dB level control. These features make it easy for your customer to add a subwoofer to the system, giving them control over the subs volume and the ability to improve the systems sound by experimenting with low-pass crossover settings, all without having to leave the drivers seat. System es System Es has five high-pass crossover points for both front and rear independently at 80,100,120,150, and 180 Hz. System Es also has a lowpass filter at 60, 80, and 120 Hz. On the units that have only front and rear pre-outs, the rear pre-out can be switched to a non-fading sub out with selectable low-pass filter for this output. System Es+ For the ultimate crossover experience, check out the System Es+. It works the same as System Es but offers more crossover pointseight high-pass and three low-pass. (Independent Front and Rear High Pass filters selectable at 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220Hz or through at 12dB per Octave. Low pass filter 50, 60, 80, 100, 120 Hz or through at 12 dB per Octave.) Digital System Es + Found on the KDC-X991, this is a digital crossover performed within the DSP, allowing for 12 high-pass and 12 subwoofer crossover points and selectable slopes at 12, 18, and 24 dB per octave. Independent Front, Rear High Pass filters and subwoofer low pass filter selectable at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70,80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz or through at 12/18 or 24 dB per octave. System Q and System Q Ex System Q and System Q-EX are sets of EQ controls found on all Kenwood in-dash receivers. System Q is featured on all Kenwood models, while System Q-EX is a Kenwood eXcelon exclu-
sive. Both make it easy for even the casual knob-twiddler to dial-in the sound theyre looking for. Both systems feature preset EQ curves optimized for different styles of music (Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc), speaker matching presets optimized for different types of speakers (OEM, 6x9, etc.) and user-adjustable bass, midrange, and treble controls. System Q EX adds manual EQ frequency & Q controls, and bass extension control, providing more precise control over the EQ so customers can achieve exactly the desired tonal quality. System Es + and Electronic Crossovers

USB Direct Connection (Its Fast and Fun) Look for rear-mounted USB inputs on all new 2007 eXcelon and Kenwood monitors. The USB port is accessed via a one-meter pigtail cable that allows customers to tuck their portable device in the glove box or mount it center console. The USB Direct Control works with almost any USB mass storage device/MTP to play audio, display multi-line text info, and it even charges the devices battery. Our USB connection can play almost any music format out there, including MP3, AAC and WMA. Our USB Direct Control works with a single or multi-slot card reader, so you can neatly put your music into different multi-memory cards. If youre connecting an iPod to the USB Direct Control, things really heat up. Using the optional KCA-iP300V cable, youll connect the iPod to the USB and two separate mini-jack inputs, one for audio and the other for video. This multi-wire scheme lets you control and charge the iPod, play
Easy to find, easy to playyour iPod never looked so good! High Speed Control (Were Talking Fast!) Kenwoods high speed iPod control makes the competitions look weaker than a free Vegas cocktail. The USB 2.0 Direct Connection allows high-speed iPod data at 12MB/bpsthats speeding bullet kind of fast. But remember, iPod High Speed control (and the ability to control iPod functions via the monitor) refers to fifth generation (Nano and iPod Video released after September 2005) devices. In addition, for high-speed iPod control of audio and video, customers need to purchase our KCA-iP300 iPod cable. A whole lot happens once this cable is connectedthe digital control and the text from the files, etc., pass through USB; the audio passes through the analog (stereo mini) and the video passes through (yellow) composite video jack. This inexpensive cable has a 30-pin cable and terminates at the monitor by USB and includes two mini jacks. Kenwood offers one of the only systems on the market that offers full control over iPod video files. Most other systems require you to start the files from the iPod (how lame is that?).

The 7 Series: Picture Perfect Were equally proud of our new 7 Series video line. In the double DIN category, the DDX7019 plays CD, MP3, WMA, DVD+R/W, and JPG photos and has an expanded viewing area for movies, navigation and JPEG photos. The KVT719DVD is a single DIN system that shares features with the DDX7019 but has a 7 screen. Both are Satellite Radio Ready, Bluetooth Ready, and HD Radio Ready.
The DDX7019 and KVT-719 DVD have touch-panel LCD monitors, play DVD Video, DivX, Video, and include: USB Direct Connection for iPod or compatible USB music player New Graphic User Interface System Es/System Q-EX /Dual Zone Navigation Interface Front, Rear and Sub (2V) Pre-outs 1 AV-input/1 AV-output 1 Rear View Camera Input
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The DDX7019 also uses a reverse tilt mechanism that allows the screen to be tilted in slightly from the bottom, making it a perfect choice for vehicles with a sloping dash. So no matter what vehicle your customer owns, the DDX7019 will give them a perfect viewing angle!
Go Ahead and Touch It The video screens in all eXcelon and Kenwood mobile video products are a widescreen format (16:9). Although this screen format is great for showing films, television-based video material has a narrower format (4:3), so you get those annoying black bars on the screen. To handle this mismatch, all Kenwood mobile video products with widescreen displays have up to four different video picture modes that modify the 4:3 picture to better fit the 16:9 screen. More Space for Bass When your customer is ready to add external amps for speakers and subs, they can tap into the 3 5V RCA inputs (eXcelon) or 3 RCA inputs 2V (Kenwood). Enhanced audio features like Dual Zone audio control, and A/V switching (2 A/V inputs for eXcelon, 1 AV input for Kenwood) make Kenwood video the perfect source and controller. For systems without external amps, the internal 50 watts x 4 MOSFET power amp is ready to tackle their speakers. Security Matters The single DIN in-dash video receivers have two built-in security features. First, they all have a user-selectable four-digit security code. This renders the unit unusable if its stolen. Second, they have a removable faceplate with a carrying case. A detachable faceplate is an effective theft deterrentfew people want to steal a radio that has missing parts. The double DIN Video receivers are protected by a user selectable fourdigit security code.

DNX7100: Its A One of A Kind All in One Its a DVD receiver, video monitor, navigation unit, vending machineOkay, no Red Bull but this double DIN packs in a lot of entertainment. The DNX7100 includes USB Direct Control for portable music storage devices and iPods and even has a built-in Garmin Navigation board for seamless navigation mapping technology. Digital file friendly, the DNX7100 plays MPEG 1 & 2, JPEG, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 and AAC, and the 6.95 video touchscreen allows simple control of your DVDs, CDs, and VCDs. An expanded screen with reverse-tilt mechanism provides a stunning viewing area for movies, navigation and photosdrivers will love the visual simplicity and one-touch control over USB storage devices, including iPod music and video. The DNX7100 is Bluetooth compatible (KCA-BT100 required) for hands-free cell phone conversation and users can even make and receive calls directly through the DNX7100s colorful and easy-to-read screen. Z-Action Our already cool Z-Action mechanism works even better on this years KVT-719DVD and KVT-819DVD with thinner screens and improved metal gears. To demonstrate the Z-Action mechanism on the Kenwood in-dash DVD receivers, hand the customer the supplied remote control and have them open/close the screen themselves. Once they see how cool it is, theyll have to bring one home.
Its Bluetooth All Around! All new video monitors are compatible with our KCA-BT100 Bluetooth handsfree module. Now, the cell phone becomes another source in your multi-media system! The two units connect via the 5L changer connections (the KCA-BT100 includes a 5L pass-through) to bring the latest wireless technology into
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your dash. Paired with a Bluetooth-enabled cell-phone (you can pair up to 5 different phones), the KCA-BT100 lets you make and receive phone calls directly from the in-dash touchscreen display. Dial out (when parked, of course) using the on-screen Direct Dial keypad, or download the address book from your phone to search by name or number. You can even program pre-sets for frequently used contacts. Onscreen icons indicate system status, cellular network signal strength, and even battery level remaining, all while the cell phone is still tucked away in a pocket, purse, briefcase, or backpack. See our receiver section for more information on the KCA-BT100.

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Subwoofer Science

When two 4-ohm speakers of the same impedance are connected in parallel to a single amp channel (both speakers + terminals are connected directly to the + terminal on the amplifier, and the same for the side), it cuts the impedance in half. Therefore, the two 4-ohm woofers become one 2-ohm woofer which doubled the power of the amp. So instead of doubling the amount of amps in the car to get more bass, you can just double the number of subs in the car! (Keep in mind, this same system connected to a bridged 2-channel amplifier would be unstable as the bridge amplifier would see a 1-ohm load.)
The eXcelon KAC-X40 4-channel amp is 70 x 4 Watts RMS @4 Ohms with Variable Low Pass Filter, Infrasonic Filter, selectable Phase Inverter, K-STAT technology and an advanced cooling system. The KAC-X20 2-Channel amp is 180 x 2 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms with variable Low Pass Filter, Variable High Pass Filter, Infrasonic Filter, Phase Inverter, K-STAT technology, and cooling system.
Keeping It Cool The KAC-X1R, KAC-X20, KAC-X40, KAC-9103D, KAC-7203, KAC-8403 incorporate advanced cooling systems and brushless fans for pin-drop quiet operation. Fans let the amps play loud without loss of power or overheating. Better AudioK-STAT! A lot of amplifiers will have higher distortion when they first power upafter all, it takes time to reach the optimal operating temperature but this is where K-STAT technology earns its stripes. New to eXcelon KAC-X20 and KAC-X40 multi-channel amplifiers, K-STAT (Kenwood Self Tracking Audio Transistor) is a specialized audio technology with roots in home audio. K-STAT uses a slimmer transistor and a more compact chip design that offer all kinds of audio benefits. The biasing circuit, which ensures the amplifier adjusts property, is built into the device rather than installed separately. This streamlined design results in lower distortion so when the amp powers up, and at full power, distortion is reduced. K-STAT technology also reduces thermal resistance but increases power for improved sound quality. At 400 Watts RMS, the eXcelon KAC-X40 4-Channel Amp is a real bruiser. 4-Channel & 2-Channel Amps If youre working with full-range or component speaker systems, our 2or 4-channel amplifiers will get the job done. Weve added new 2-channel and 4-channel amplifiers in the eXcelon line including the KAC-X20 and KAC-X40. Kenwood 2/4-channel amps include the KAC-8403, KAC6402, KAC-7203, KAC-6202 and KAC-5203. Depending on the number of speakers you want to power, use a 2-channel amp to power two full range speakers or two subs two channel. Otherwise, you can bridge the amp to single channel operation for a single woofer or woofers (be careful not to drop the impedance below 4 ohms bridged). A 4-channel amp can be bridged to 2-channel mode to power a pair of subs or full range speakers.

eXcelon multi-channel amplifiers KAC-X20 and KAC-X40 have K-STAT Output devices with builtin thermistors with temperature detection and compensation. The reduced thickness lowers thermal resistancethe result is optimal performance the instance it powers up!
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er MOSFET switching; built-in Variable Low-Pass Filter (50Hz-200Hz) 18dB/Oct; Built-in Variable High-Pass Filter (50Hz-200Hz) 12dB/Oct; and cooling fan.

Caution!

The KAC-9103D Class D Mono Amp puts out lethal amounts of power and uses a new design to improve cooling. Kenwood Amplifiers Weve got plenty of muscle in the Kenwood line of amplifiers as well. These amps share many features with eXcelon amps including the same chassis size. Two new Class D amplifiers include the KAC-9103D and the KAC-8103D. Both amps use a glass epoxy PCB board for excellent sonic characteristics. The KAC-9103D is a 900 Watt Class D mono amp (500WX1 @ 4 Ohm) thats 1-ohm stable. Other key features include a cast aluminum heat sink; Variable Bass Boost up to +18dB of Boost at 40Hz; built-in Variable Low-Pass Filter (50Hz-200Hz) 24 dB/Oct; built-in Infrasonic Filter for tighter bass response; as well as a Phase Inverter and cooling fan.
The KAC-7203 is a 170 x 2 Watts @ 4 Ohms, 2-channel amp with cast aluminum heat sink; built-in Variable Low-Pass Filter (50Hz-200Hz) 24dB/Oct; built-in Variable High-Pass Filter (50Hz-200Hz) 12dB/Oct; Power MOSFET switching; and built-in cooling fan so you can drive this amp to maximum performance.
The KAC-6402 2-Channel Power Amplifier is 60 Watts x2 @ 4 Ohms; has a cast aluminum heat sink; power MOSFET switching; built-in Variable Low-Pass Filter; and Speaker Level Inputs. The KAC-6202 2-Channel Power Amplifier includes the cast aluminum heat sink, built-in Variable Low-Pass Filter, built-in Variable High-Pass Filter; power MOSFET Switching and Speaker Level Input. And finally the KAC-5203 is an economically priced amp with 55 Watts x2 @ 4 ohms that will be included in our party packs. High Pass/Low Pass Crossovers All Kenwood amplifiers have built in crossover networks that should be properly set to maximize performance. Not even a Kenwood speaker can cover the entire range of human hearing, so most speakers are designed to cover sections of the range. Woofers cover low frequencies. Mid range pick up where the woofers leave off and the tweeters take
The KAC-Watt Class D Mono power amp has an aluminum die-cast heat sink, variable high pass filter, and infrasonic filter. In our single-channel category, the KAC-8403 is a 60 x 4 Watt RMS @ 4 Ohms 4-channel amplifier that includes a cast aluminum heat sink; pow-
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over at the high frequencies. Woofers sound really bad at mid range, and mids distort and bottom out trying to play bass. Tweeters just burn up if they play anything but the highest frequencies. Pay attention to electronic crossovers, because they filter out frequencies speakers shouldnt play. The high-pass crossovers in Kenwood amplifiers are crafty little buggers that cut-off low frequencies so that the front and rear speakers get only the frequencies that they were designed to handle. This improves power handling so they can play louder with more clarity and less distortion. Low-pass crossovers do basically the same thingsubwoofers are designed to play bass notes. The low-pass crossovers in Kenwood amps cut-off higher frequencies, letting the front and rear speakers do all the singing while the subwoofer happily thumps-out low bass notes. The Infrasonic Filter Another feature found on Kenwood eXcelon amplifiers and regular line mono amps is the built-in Infrasonic Filter. This little filter helps subwoofers perform their best by sharply cutting off inaudible frequencies below 15 or 25 Hz (depending on amplifier model). Although this will improve the sound of subs in sealed enclosures, the biggest audible benefit is for subs in vented boxes. A subwoofer in a vented enclosure acts like a free-air subwoofer below the tuned frequency of the box. At these infrasonic frequencies, the air in the box offers no resistance to the movement of the woofer cone, so the only things keeping the woofer in-line are its suspension and spider. This dramatically increases distortion and reduces the woofers power handling, sometimes resulting in blown woofers. By eliminating the inaudible audio crap, the Infrasonic Filter improves the woofers control, improves its sound quality, increases its power handling and saves amplifier energy for the music that we can hear. Always check the frequency response of the subwoofer that youre installing. Never try to force a sub to play lower than it was designed to. Setting the amps Infrasonic Filter to the appropriate cutoff frequency will insure that your customers subs will get just what they were designed for and that the sub amp will perform at its peak.

The KFCXW1200F 12-inch & KFCXW1000F 10-inch subshow can something so shallow be so deep? New Shallow SubsLess Space, More Bass If your customer wants kickin bass but doesnt have the space, check out our new eXcelon KFC-XW1200F and KFC-XW1000F shallow subs. Single voice coil at 4 ohm, these revolutionary subs have big bass flavor but are less filling than a regular size sub. With a 4-inch mounting depth, the shallow subs have a polished trim ring, cast aluminum basket, and a removable front trim ring with a clean finish. Both the 10-inch and the 12 shallow woofers will have a retail box; however, these woofers fit nicely in small places where prefabricated boxes dont fit so installers will likely build their own.
The KFCXW1212DVC & KFC-XW1012DVC use oversized woofers and Dual Magnet Drive for accurate in your face bass. Big and beefy magnets give our subs loads of energy. The bigger or denser the magnet, the greater the magnetic force. The greater the magnetic force, the greater power and control is exerted over the voice coil and (you got it) the bigger, and better the sound. The KFC-XW1212DVC and KFC-XW1012DVC supply a butt load of power with 300 RMS and
Fun with table saws! Theres a lot of cool stuff packed inside our shallow subs. Carbon Fiber Honeycomb You know that carbon fiber material makes for super strong cones, but what you cant see is on the back side of our shallow subs. A honeycomb design (it looks like a bees nest) dramatically adds to cone strength.
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Other key features of these slender beasts are the aluminum die-cast basket, heat transfer system, super linear spider and surround, and silver-plate push terminals that accept up to 8 AWG. Kenwood SubwoofersWicked, Wicked Power Our Kenwood subwoofers are equally famous for creating lethal doses of deep, accurate bass. Three Kenwood subs include the KFC-W3514DVC, KFC-W3011, and the KFC-W2511. Dont let the pretty finish fool you! The KFC-W3011 and KFC-W2511 will shake solid ground. KFC-W3011 & KFC-W2511The Real Deal Customers on a budget will love our super-sturdy KFC-W3011 and KFCW2511. Rated at 400 and 300 Watts RMS and 1200 W and 1000 W at Peak Power, these high performance subs feature a single 4 ohm voice coil, titanium coated woofer, Super Linear Spider and Reversible Gasket Trim Ring. A long stroke design thumps out the low frequency and the sliver-plate finish looks darn snazzy installed. The KFC-W3011 and KFC-W2511 adopt some of the features of the KFC-W3514 like the a reversible trim ring that lets you pull off the front and mount it on the back depending if your mounting cone out or basket out. We also have push terminals on the back so it will take up to an 8 gauge wire; and these subs are easier on our installer friends because they can simply push and release the speaker terminals. The titanium coat polypropylene cone gives it a nice brushed aluminum look, while a High-Roll Rubber Surround design adds rigidity to the cones top edge and provides a large contact area so the cone/surround stays together even when those bass crazy customers get too happy.

Live for excess! The KFC-W3514DVC has a huge deep cone design that can move 20% more air volume than ordinary designs. The KFC-3514DVC 12 sub is a real slugger with 380 Watts RMS @ 4 ohms, 1500 Watts at Peak. This sub includes a titanium coated cone woofer, rubber surround for durability and has a gigantic cone. A subwoofer with a bigger cone area can move more air and produce louder and lower bass. The KFC-W3514DVC also features a deep cone design, which can move 20% more air volume than traditional designs, and still fit in a standard 12 box opening.
Notice how the terminals are positioned on one side, making parallel wiring a snap. The new magnet cover overlaps part of the basket for better sound and cosmetic appearance, and even the gasket is detachable for two-way installation. Because the woofer can be mounted either magnet-in or cone-in, the installation trim-ring can be placed either on the front or rear of the basket for a custom-looking finish.
Push terminals on the back of the KFC-W3011 and KFC-W2511 will take up to an 8 gauge wire.
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A Little Bass Couldnt Hurt
The KSC-WD250, KSC-W250T and the KSC-SW1 powered subs are a quick and easy way to add bass to just about any system. The KSC-WD250 10-inch powered subwoofer packs a punch and works perfectly with a highly efficient 200-watt Class D Amplifier. The KSCWD250T is a 10-inch Truck Powered subwoofer with a dual voice coil, bass reflex enclosure, and a D Class amplifier circuit. This sub is similar to the KSC-WD250 but has a smaller enclosure, which makes it ideal for trucks, hatchbacks and any other place where space is a premium. The KSC-SWinch DVC powered sub fits just about anywhere and includes a remote control.
The 2-ohm drive (on KFC-X1710) will maximize the power from external amps.

2-Ohm Drive

The KFC-X1710 and KFC-X1710P move over to 2 ohm (from 4 ohm) so youre going to maximize the power output of the fullrange amps that drive these pups. The 2 ohm design will give you more head room, more dynamics, and yes, theyll play louder. Both models are a great solution for replacing weakling factory speakers, and they also make good factory replacement speakers in OEM systems where the speakers are 2 ohm. We strongly recommend external amps so dont run these off a 50 X4 chip or youre asking for trouble.
New eXcelon Speakers For flush-mount 2-Way speakers, 2007 eXcelon models include the KFC-X1710 and KFC-X1300. Both are equipped with the Polypropylene Hybrid Cone Woofer, Butyl Rubber Surround, and a soft dome tweeter. These speakers also benefit from the same cast aluminum baskets as component speakers. Take a close look at the tweeter and youll notice that its suspended in mid air with the bridge support. The dust cap on the midrange driver is a cloth material and is used to tune the midrange driver for best sound quality. The KFC-X1710 also features the same 6 midrange driver as the KFC-1710Ps. In addition, a spacing adapter is included so the speakers fit in standard 6 applications.

For component speaker packages, the KFCX1710P uses 2 ohm drive, an oversized 6.75 Woofer Cone and cranks out 55 Watts RMS or 220 at Peak Power. Component Packages that Rock Dont forget to mention the eXcelon KFC-X1710P and KFC-X1300P component packages. High-end features include cast aluminum baskets and crossovers with Zobel networks. The midrange drivers on these models include a Hybrid Carbon Polypropylene cone with Butyl Rubber Sur-
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round, and the tweeters have a large 1 Tetlon soft dome. Flexible and very strong, the Tetlon soft dome tweeters also use a two-way mounting system for more flexibility. In addition, crossovers incorporate a tweeter protection device and a 3-point Tweeter attenuation dial at 0 dB,-2 dB, and -4 dB. (Note: the KFC-1710P is 2 ohm and the KFC-1300P is 4 ohm.)
Upgrades for Ford and Mazda New to the 2007 Kenwood line, the KFC-P680 is an easy-fit 6x8 speaker system that cranks out 65 RMS and 200 Watts Peak. We built these beauties especially for Ford and Mazda which exclusively adopted this size for both front and rear. With a smooth, elegant black finish, the KFCP680C is an easy way to get component sound, and the high quality crossover network is built in to the back of the panel. Drop these babies in and youre done.
KFC-X1300 & KFC-X130 The KFC-X1300 and KFC-X130 2-way Flush Mount Speakers round out our eXcelon line of 6 and 5 speakers. These babies feature some very cool design advantages youre already familiar with like the Carbon Polypropylene Hybrid cone. The silk soft dome tweeter on the KFCX130 provides smooth high-end response, and engineers wisely offset the tweeter mount to reduce standing waves between the midrange and tweeter. Standing waves are a drag because they can result in holes in the midrange frequencies and make the audio sound like crap. The offset tweeter design produces smoother more natural sounding mid-range. Kenwood Speakers (Great Sound and Happy Customers) No matter what vehicle pulls into your shop, Kenwood has a speaker and price range to fit it, and because its a Kenwood speaker you know the sound quality is unequalled.
In the Car and Out the Door Kenwood promotional line speaker systems are priced to sell and include amazing audio technologies seldom seen in this price range. The KFC-1661s is a 6.5 3-Way system that pumps out 35 Watts RMS and 180 W at Peak. The KFC-1361s is a 5.25 3-Way rated at 28 Watts RMS, 150 W at Peak; and the KFC-1061s is a 4 3-Way at 20 Watts RMS and 120 W Peak. Key features of these 3-way systems include a polypropylene injection cone, Piezo tweeter and the shallow mounting depth which is GM 6 size compatible.