Code Security Function - Kenwood KDC-6080R/RV Instruction Manual

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Code Security Function

After a security code has been registered, power cannot be
restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the
code is first input.
NOTE
All the steps in this procedure (1 through 8) must be completed
before the code security function can be turned on. However,
once the procedure is finished, it need not be repeated.
Once the code security function has been activated, "Security /
SECURITY" disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will
no longer be possible to cancel this function afterwards.
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
3
Press the FM button repeatedly until "Security/SECURITY"
appears in the display.
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.
4 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or
more.
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating
the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"
appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.
5
Press the preset button and enter your security code.
Use the security code shown on your Car Audio Passport.
Example: Enter "3510" as your code, pressing the buttons as
follows:
Step Button to press
1 #1
2 #2
3 #3
#4
4
6
Hold down the DISP button for three seconds or more.
# Times
Display
pressed
4
"3"
6
"5"
2
"1"
1
"0"
— 28 —
The security code will be set.
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the
code.
7
Press the Preset button and input the security code again.
8
Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the code security
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to
input the code.
NOTE
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode
will be cancelled automatically. Follow the steps from 4 to 8
above again.
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:
The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in
the display, asking you to input the security code.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
NOTE
If you enter the wrong code, "WAITING" is displayed and you
cannot make further input of the code for a fixed interval (see
table below), which grows longer each time you enter the wrong
code.
When "CODE" is displayed, you can make input again.
Number of wrong Interval until next input
inputs
1
2
3
4
The number of wrong inputs is displayed.
is allowed
-
5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours