Kenwood KRC-459R User Manual

KRC-459R

© B64-1113-00 (EW)

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents

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English

Before use

Safety precautions ........................................................................3

Buttons and Display

Basic operations............................................................................5

Tuner features...............................................................................5

RDS features.................................................................................6

Cassette player features...............................................................6

Disc changer control features.......................................................7

Other features...............................................................................7

Remote control .............................................................................8

Basic operations

Power............................................................................................8

Volume..........................................................................................8

Attenuator.....................................................................................8

Menu System................................................................................9

Loudness ....................................................................................10

Basic operations of remote control (Optional)

.............10

Tuner features

Selecting Tuning Mode...............................................................12

Tuning .........................................................................................12

Local Seek Function....................................................................12

Monaural Reception....................................................................12

Station Preset Memory...............................................................13

Auto Memory Entry.....................................................................13

Direct Access Tuning..................................................................13

RDS features

RDS (Radio Dara System) ...........................................................14

EON (Enhanced Other Network).................................................14

Alarm...........................................................................................14

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function...........................................14

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)....................14

Traffic Information Function........................................................15

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News ........................15

News Bulletin Function...............................................................16

Auto TP Seek Function................................................................16

Programme Type (PTY) Function ................................................17

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes...............................................................18

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes........................18

Tuner Call Function .....................................................................18

Tape Advance Function...............................................................18

Blank Skip Function.....................................................................19

Music Repeat Function...............................................................19

Disc changer control features

Playing Discs Using Disc Changer ..............................................19

Switching Display for Discs.........................................................19

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play...................................20

Track Search................................................................................20

Disc Search.................................................................................20

Direct Track Search.....................................................................20

Direct Disc Search.......................................................................21

Track / Disc Repeat Function ......................................................21

Track Scan Function....................................................................21

Disc Scan Function......................................................................22

Random Play Function ................................................................22

Magazine Random Play Function................................................22

Presetting Disc Names ...............................................................23

Other features

Audio Control Setting..................................................................24

Clock Display...............................................................................24

Adjusting Time............................................................................24

TEL Mute Function......................................................................24

Selectable Illumination................................................................25

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)..................................................25

Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................25

Installation

Accessories.................................................................................26

Installation Procedure..................................................................26

Connecting Cables to Terminals .................................................27

Installation...................................................................................28

Troubleshooting guide ......................................................30

Specifications......................................................................33

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Safety precautions

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.

• When extending the ignition, battery or
ground cables, make sure to use automotive­grade cables or other cables with an area of

0.75mm

2

(AWG18) or more to prevent cable
deterioration and damage to the cable coat­ing.

• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it con­tains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD
is damaged or broken due to shock. The liq­uid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD con­tacts your body or clothing, wash it off with
soap immediately.

2WARNING

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 open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.

• 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 set the removed faceplate or 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.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to mal­function.

• To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main unit.

2CAUTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You cannot connect the unit directly to the
following CD automatic changers. For users
who want to use older changers with the
unit, follow the directions below according to
the type of changer you own:

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

Use the extension cable and the control box
attached to the CD changer, and the optional
CA-DS100 converter cable.

• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-C601 /
KDC-C401

Use the extension cable attached to the CD
changer, and the optional CA-DS100 convert­er cable.

• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /
non-Kenwood CD changers

Cannot be used with this model.

You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.

2CAUTION

Safety precautions

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English

• If you experience problems during installa­tion, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• If the unit does not seem to be working right,
try pressing the reset button first. If that does
not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood
dealer.

NOTE

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU
VOL
ADJ

DISP SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN M.RDM

DISC

+

-

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

35Wx4

CD MD–CH

CONTROL

KRC-459R

Reset button

Cleaning the Unit

If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon
cloth or soft cloth.

Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch
the surface of the panel and/or cause the
indicator letters to peel off.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

2CAUTION

Cleaning the Tape Head

After you have used the tape player many
times over a long period, magnetic powder
from the tapes and dust accumulates on the
tape head, causing noise and a deterioration
in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a
cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use
in car audio systems.

Handling Cassette Tapes

• Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone
slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a
pencil or the like in one of the spools. Playing
slack cassette tapes can result in the tape
tangling around the capstan and/or pinch
rollers, causing trouble.

• Do not play a deformed cassette or one
whose label is starting to come off, as it can
cause the unit to malfunction.

• Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as
above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other
spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near
heater outlets. They can deform the cassette.

• Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,
such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes
are very thin, and can tangle easily around
the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit,
causing unit failure.

• Remove a cassette tape from the unit when
not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a
tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the
tape head and cause unit malfunction.

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Buttons and Display

35Wx4

CD MD–CH

CONTROL

KRC-459R

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU

VOL
ADJ

SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN

DISC

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

TUN

#1~6

AM

FM

MENU

4¢

DISP M.RDM

+

-

35Wx4

CD MD–CH

CONTROL

KRC-459R

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU

VOL
ADJ

SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN

DISC

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

ATT

TUN /

PWR OFF

LOUD/MENU

CD•MD

TAPE

AM

FMd uA T T

4

¢

DISP M.RDM

+

-

Basic operations Tuner features

ATT indicator

LOUD indicator

AUTO indicator

Frequency

ST indicator

Band display

Preset station number

MONO indicator

LO.S indicator

Buttons and Display

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English

CD MD–CH

CONTROL

KRC-4 59R

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU

VOL
ADJ

SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN

DISC

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

AM

FM

T.C

REP

B.S

4 ¢23/EJECT

DISP M.RDM

+

-

35Wx4

35Wx4

CD MD–CH

CONTROL

KRC-4 59R

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU

VOL
ADJ

SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN

DISC

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

#1~6

TI / VOL ADJ

MENU

DISC–/

AM

CLK

DISC+/

FM

4 ¢

DISP M.RDM

+

-

RDS features Cassette player features

B .S indicator

Tape indicatorREP indicator

T.C indicator

Number of tracks to be skipped

TA indicator

EON indicator

REG indicator

PTY indicator

TI indicator

TP indicator

AF indicator

NEWS indicator

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M.RDM

35Wx4

CD MD–CH
CONTROL

KRC-4 59R

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU

VOL
ADJ

SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN

DISC

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

TUN

AUD

CLK MENU

AM

FMTAPE

CD•MD

4 ¢

uATT d

DISP

+

-

Other features

35Wx4

KRC-4 59R

T I

CLK

LOUD

MENU

VOL
ADJ

SCN B.S / RDM REP T.C / D.SCN

DISC

EJECT

TAPE

CD MD

.

PWR OFF

NAME SET

DISC –

DISC

+

M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

RDM

DISP

SCN

NAME SET

4 ¢CD•MD/

38

DISP M.RDM

+

-

CD MD–CH

CONTROL

Disc changer control features

SCN indicator

RDM indicator

REP indicator

Disc indicator

Disc number

Track time/

Direct inputted track number/

Direct inputted disc number

Track number

Clock display

CD

VOL.

TUNE

TRACK

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

DISC

REW FF

#0~9

A~Z

TUNE

+

¢

TRACK +

TUNE –

4

TRACK –

AM

REW

DISC –

FM

FF

DISC +

TUNER

TAPE

DIRECT
OK

CD•MD CH

u

d

PROG

38

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

DEF

MNOJKLGHI

WXYTUVPRS

QZ

ABC

TUNER

TAPE

CD·MD

CH

AM

–

FM

+

PROG

–

+

DIRECT

OK

DNPP

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English

Buttons and Display Basic operations (See page 5)

Remote control Power

Turning on the power:

Press one of the following buttons: TAPE, CD•MD, or TUN.

Turn the power on before completing the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more.

Selecting the standby mode:

Press the TUN button repeatedly to select "ALL OFF".
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.
The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the
unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the
display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.

The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby
mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function
tunes in to stations that offer good reception.

NOTE

NOTE

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 on, the ATT indicator blinks.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original
level.

Turning down the volume all the way turns off the attenuator
function.

NOTE

Optional

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Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

• Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.If you fail to end
the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly,
including the Traffic Information function,the News Bulletin func­tion with PTY news timeout setting, and the Alarm function.

• Some tuner functions will not be displayed unless you are cur­rently listening to the tuner.

• Functions marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used during
AM reception.

• The News function turns on when the setting is made for the
news interruption interval. The "00M" display indicates the set­ting selected for the news interruption timeout interval.

NOTE

4

↓

DSI ON ↔ DSI OFF

↑↓

COL GRN ↔ COL AMB

↑↓

NEWS 00M ↔ NEWS OFF

↑↓

LO.S ON ↔ LO.S OFF

↑↓

AUTO ↔ MANUAL

↑↓

A-MEMORY (start)

↑↓

AF ON ↔ AF OFF

↑↓

REG ON ↔ REG OFF

↑↓

ATPS ON ↔ ATPS OFF

↑↓

MONO ON ↔ MONO OFF

↑↓

PTY (PTY mode entered)

↑

Menu System

To accommodate a greater number of functions, a menu sys­tem has been employed for making settings. Press the MENU
button to enter the menu mode and then display the function
to make the setting. Details on each setting are explained
separately in the corresponding function page.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current
settings displayed.

Selecting function to set

Press the ¢ button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the 4 button to search through the functions back­ward.
Example: If you want to switch the tuning mode from manual

to automatic, first search through the functions until
you see "MANUAL" in the display.

Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the AM or FM button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The tuning mode will switch from manual to auto-

matic, and "AUTO" is displayed.

With the programme type function and the auto memory func­tion, the function will start to activate.

To use the auto memory function, hold down either the AM or
FM button for two seconds or more.

NOTE

3

2

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Function

Varieties of settings for

each function (display)

Disabled System Indicator
Selectable Illumination
News Bulletin Function
Local seek
Selecting Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
*AF Function
*Region Restrict Function
*Auto TP Seek
*Monaural Reception
*Programme Type

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English

Basic operations (See page 5)

Basic operations of remote control (See page 8)

Optional

All Modes

• VOL. buttons
Keep on pressing the u button to turn the volume up.
keep on pressing the d button to turn the volume down.

• TUNER button
Selects the tuner mode. Pressing this button again selects the
standby mode.

• TAPE button
Selects the tape mode.

• CD•MD CH button
Selects the disc changer mode.

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 to switch the loudness on and off.

Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the
fascia panel (dashboard).

Replacing the Lithium Battery:

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated.

Insert the battery with the

+ and – poles aligned properly, fol-

lowing the illustration inside the case.

Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swal­lowed.

2WARNING

2CAUTION

2

1

To open

1 Keep on slide
2 Pull out.

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Tape Mode

• T.ADV (4/¢) buttons
Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the
current track.
Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next
track.

• REW button
Rewinds the tape.

• FF button
Fast forwards the tape.

• PROG button
Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast for­wards and rewinds, this button stops the tape and starts playing
it.

Tuner Mode

• Numeric buttons
Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.
During direct access tuning, use these buttons to input the fre­quency of the station.

• TUNE buttons
Press the TUNE

– button to decrease the frequency.

Press the TUNE+ button to increase the frequency.

• AM/FM button
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,
and FM3 bands.

• DIRECT button
Selects the direct access tuning mode, used to input frequen­cies directly. Press this button again to cancel the mode whilst it
is operating.

Disc Changer Mode

• Number/ letter entry buttons
Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track
(disc) searches.
Used to enter letters during disc name preset.

• TRACK buttons
Press the TRACK

– button to search through the tracks back-

wards.

Press the TRACK+ button to search through the tracks for-

wards.
Used to move the cursor whilst entering disc name.

• DISC buttons

Press the DISC– button to search through the discs backwards.
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forwards.

Selects numbers and symbols whilst entering disc name.

• 38 button
When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.
Press the same button again to start play again.

• OK button
Stores letters that have been entered during disc name input
and ends enter mode.

Tuner features (See page 5)

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English

With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips
stations with relatively poor reception.

Turning Local Seek Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the local seek function
appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "LO.S ON" or "LO.S OFF" in
the display, indicating that the local seek function is on or off,
respectively.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.
When local seek function is on, the LO.S indicator is turned on.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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3

2

1

Local Seek Function

When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will
reduce noise and improve listening conditions.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the monaural reception
function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "MONO ON" or "MONO
OFF" in the display, indicating that monaural reception is on or
off, respectively.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.
When monaural reception is on, the MONO indicator turns on.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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3

2

1

Monaural Reception

Selecting Tuning Mode

Select which tuning mode — auto seek or manual — to use as
the default.
When the AUTO indicator is on, auto seek tuning is selected.
When the indicator is off, manual tuning is selected.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the tuning function
appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "AUTO" or "MANUAL" in the
display, indicating auto seek or manual tuning, respectively.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button to switch the tuning
mode.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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3

2

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Tuning

Press the TUN button to turn the radio on.
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.

Each time you press the FM button, the band switches
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.

•Auto Seek Tuning
Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.
Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.

•Manual Tuning
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being
received.

NOTE

3

2

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Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.
You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button.

Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.
Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the sta-

tion, for two seconds or more.
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that
the data has been stored.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.

You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM
(MW and LW) bands.

NOTE

2

1

Auto Memory Entry

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in
the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with
the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful
when you are travelling and do not know what stations are
available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

Select the band for auto memory entry.
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until "A-MEMORY" appears in

the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

Hold down either the AM button or FM button for two seconds
or more to start auto memory function.
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.

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• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry
takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capabili­ty) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 can­not also be preset in FM2 or FM3.

• When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory
entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.

• When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local traf­fic information station frequency will be stored.

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:

Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking
place to stop the process.

NOTE

Direct Access Tuning

When you already know the frequency of the station that you
want to listen to, you can enter it directly for quick access.
(Function of remote control)

Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.
Press the DIRECT button.

In the display, "----" blinks for 10 seconds.
If you make no input in the 10-second period, direct access
tuning is automatically cancelled.

Enter the frequency of the desired station whilst the display is
blinking.
If you want to listen to an FM station at 92.1 MHz, for exam­ple, press 0, 9, 2, and 1.
If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz, for example,
press 0, 8, 1, and 0.

• When a frequency which cannot be received is input, this fre­quency is not verified and operation returns to the original fre­quency input mode.

• FM frequencies can only be input in 0.1 MHz steps.

Cancelling Direct Access Tuning:

Press the DIRECT button again.

NOTE

3

2

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Function of remote control (See page 8)

RDS features (See page 6)

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English

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the
same RDS network with better reception.
The AF indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.

Turning AF Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the AF function appears
in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "AF ON" or "AF OFF" in the
display, indicating that the AF function is on or off, respective­ly.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Displaying Frequencies:

Hold down the CLK button for one second or more.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five
seconds instead of the station name.

When no other stations with stronger reception are available for
the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the
incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function
in such a case.

NOTE

4

3

2

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Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the
region is restricted and the REG indicator is turned on.

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive sig­nals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as net­work information being transmitted from radio stations.
When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capa­bility), the programme service name of the station is displayed
along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station
is being received.
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency
data for the same station. When you are making long trips,
this function automatically switches to the particular frequen­cy with the best reception for the particular network of sta­tions that you want to listen to. The data is automatically
stored, allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS sta­tions, broadcasting the same programme, that has better
reception. These include stations stored in the station preset
memory that you often listen to.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)
is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warn­ing to be received.

EON (Enhanced Other Network)

Stations that offer EON also transmit information about other
RDS stations that have traffic information. When you are
tuned to a station that is not transmitting traffic information,
but another RDS station starts transmitting a traffic bulletin,
the tuner automatically switches to the other station for the
duration of the bulletin.
The EON indicator lights up when the RDS station currently
being listened to starts to broadcast EON frequency data.

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Turning Region Restrict Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict func­tion appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "REG ON" or "REG OFF" in
the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respective­ly.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different pro­grammes or use different programme service names.

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Traffic Information Function

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to
tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin
is broadcast.

Turning TI function On/Off:

Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When a traffic information station is being received, the TP
indicator will turn on. When none is being received, the TI indi­cator will blink on and off.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, the TA indicator
will turn on, and reception will begin at the preset volume.
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin
begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bul­letin ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc
will begin playing again.

Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically
switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band
is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI sta­tions in a certain band.

• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to
another TI station.

• When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception
starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks stations with
better reception.

• If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information sta­tion itself but which provides EON services, you can still have
traffic information received. The EON indicator lights up when
EON signals are being received.

NOTE

NOTE

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and
news broadcasts.

Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.
Adjust the volume to the desired level.
Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.

The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the
data has been stored.
Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the
preset level.

• The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner
reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the lis­tening volume of the tuner.

• You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news bul­letins with at preset volume with the volume set at minimum.

NOTE

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RDS features (See page 6)

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News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting

You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current
listening source, including other radio stations. When the
News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting
allows you to set the interval during which further news inter­ruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news inter­ruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.

Turning News Bulletin Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the News Bulletin func­tion appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "NEWS 00M" or "NEWS
OFF" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off,
respectively.

Depending on the interval chosen, the "00M" in the display will
change when the function is turned on.

Changing the Function Setting

Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time you press the FM or AM button until the desired
setting is displayed.
Press the FM button to increase the interval, and the AM but­ton to decrease it.

OFF ↔ 00M ↔ 10M ↔ 20M ↔ 30M ↔ 40M ↔ 50M ↔ 60M

↔ 70M ↔ 80M ↔ 90M (M= minutes)
When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the
News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.
When a news bulletin is received, the NEWS indicator will blink
and reception will begin at the preset volume.

If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be
received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.
Setting the interval at the "00M" factory default indicates no
News Timeout will be made, meaning that additional news bul­letins will continue to be searched for.

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Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY­code for news bulletin or belongs to EON-Network sending
PTY-code for news bulletin.

• If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band,
the band is switched automatically to the FM band.
However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn
off the function.

NOTE

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Auto TP Seek Function

When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,
another traffic information station with better reception will
be searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit
is first powered on.

Turning Auto TP Seek Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Auto TP Seek func­tion appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "ATPS ON" or "ATPS OFF"
in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respec­tively.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.
If the traffic information station you are tuned to experiences
poor reception, this function automatically seeks another TP
station after about 30 seconds.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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Programme Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected
kinds of programmes.

Selecting Type of Programme to be Received:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until "PTY" appears in the dis­play.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The PTY indicator will turn on, and the Programme Type
Selection (PTY) Mode entered.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will auto­matically turn off.

• You cannot use this function whilst the traffic information func­tion is turned on.

• The time is not displayed until you have turned off the pro­gramme type function.

Changing the Display Language to French or German

In the PTY mode, hold down the CLK button for one second or
more to display the name of the language currently used.
If you want to change the language, press the preset button for
the desired language and then the CLK button.
English is #1, French is #2, and German is #3.

Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the DISC

+ or DISC– buttons repeatedly to

select the type of programme you want to listen to.
The selection includes:

Speech(SPEECH) ↔ 1.News(NEWS) ↔ 2.Current
Affairs(AFFAIRS) ↔ 3.Information(INFO) ↔

4.Sports(SPORT) ↔ 5.Education(EDUCATE) ↔

6.Drama(DRAMA) ↔ 7.Culture(CULTURE) ↔ 8.Science(SCI­ENCE) ↔ 9.Varied(VARIED) ↔ 10.Pop Music(POP M) ↔

11.Rock Music(ROCK M) ↔ 12.M,O,R Music(M.O.R. M) ↔

13.Light Classical(LIGHT M) ↔ 14.Serious Classical(CLAS-

4

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2

1

SICS) ↔ 15.Other Music(OTHER M) ↔ Music(MUSIC) ↔
Speech(SPEECH) ↔

(Speech.....1~9, Music.....10~15)

• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a
preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following
type of programmes:

1. Music 2. Speech 3. News

4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical 6. Varied

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain
preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the
new programme type is stored.

Seeking the selected programme type

Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies
with your selected type of programme.
The display blinks and the seek starts.
If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the
station is displayed and the station is tuned into.
The PTY indicator blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection
mode will turn off automatically.

If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 4
and 5 above.

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of
Programme:

When the PTY indicator is blinking in the display, perform auto
seek tuning.
The tuner scans for another station with the same type of pro­gramme.

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

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NOTE

Cassette player features (See page 6)

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Tuner Call Function

Switch automatically to the tuner whilst you are rewinding or
fast forwarding the tape.

Turning Tuner Call Function On/Off:

Press the T.C button to switch the tuner call function on and
off.
The T.C indicator lights up when the tuner call function is
turned on.

Tape Advance Function

Rewinds to the beginning of the current track (or fast for­wards to the beginning of the next track), continuing tape
playback.

Rewinding tape to the beginning of current track:

Press the 4 button, and the tape will rewind to the beginning
of the current track and automatically start playing again.

To advance to the beginning of the next track:

Press the ¢ button, and the tape will advance to the begin­ning of the new track and automatically start playing again.

The tape advance function "knows" where a track begins by
detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between
tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 sec­onds or contains noise, this function may not operate correctly.
Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may trigger the
function if they last for 4 seconds or more.

NOTE

Playing Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right.
The tape starts playing automatically.
With Side A facing up, the 3 indicator lights up when Side A is
playing, and 2 when Side B is playing.
The 23indicator lights up whilst play is stopped.

Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

Press the 23button to start play.

Listening to the other side:

Press the 23button.
Tape play switches to the other side.

Stopping and Ejecting Cassettes:

Hold down the EJECT button for one second or more.
The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.

Remove a cassette from the unit when not listening to it for a
whilst. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to
the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.

NOTE

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the FM button.
The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as it is
being fast forwarded.
With Side A facing up, you see:

3 (Side A fast forwarding) 2 (Side B fast forwarding)

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.
The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as it is
being rewound.
With Side A facing up, you see:

2 3 (Side A rewinding) 2 3 (Side B rewinding)

Cancelling:

Press the 23button.
Normal tape play returns.

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Disc changer control features (See page 7)

Blank Skip Function

Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track
when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected,
continuing tape playback.

Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off:

Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and
off.
The B.S indicator lights up when the blank skip function is
turned on.

• If the blank space contains much noise, the blank skip function
may not work right.

• Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip func­tion if they last for 10 seconds or more.

NOTE

Music Repeat Function

Repeatedly plays the current track.

Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on
and off.
The REP indicator lights up when the music repeat function is
turned on.

Cancelling Music Repeat Function:

Press either the REP or 23button.

The music repeat function "knows" where a track begins by
detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between
tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 sec­onds or contains noise, this function may not operate correctly.
Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may trigger the
function if they last for 4 seconds or more.

NOTE

Playing Discs:

Press the CD•MD button.
The disc indicator lights up during disc changer mode.
When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc
on the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the chang­er has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts
playing it.
Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.

Playing Discs Using Disc Changer

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

Switching Display for Discs:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc
play switches as follows.

▼

Track time

▼

Disc name

▼

Disc title (MD only)

▼

Track title (MD only)

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (see p. 23).

• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

NOTE

When the disc changer with the old/new selection switch is
connected, set the switch to "O " (old) position to operate the
disc changer mode.

Disc changer control features (See page 7)

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Track Search

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc
until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Making a Reverse Track Search:

Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current
track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous
track, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.

Making a Forward Track Search:

Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast for­ward to the track after that, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the
last track on a disc.

NOTE

NOTE

Direct Track Search

Using the remote control, make direct input of the track num­ber that you want to listen to.

Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the
number of the track that you want to listen to.
The selected track number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the num­ber entry mode will automatically be cancelled.

Press either the TRACK+ or TRACK– button whilst the track

number is blinking.
The track specified in step 1 starts playing.

Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

You cannot use the direct track search function whilst doing track
or disc scans or using random or magazine-random play.

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Function of remote control (See page 8)

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing Disc Play:

Hold down on the 4 button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

You cannot use reverse play between tracks when listening to an
MD on the MD changer. Instead, the reverse play function is can­celled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play automatically resumes.

NOTE

Disc Search

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc
changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the DISC

– button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Press the DISC

+ button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
increases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc
changer.

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Repeat playing the current track or disc.

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and
off as follows :

▼

Track Repeat ON

▼

Disc Repeat ON

▼

Track/Disc Repeat OFF
The REP indicator lights up when the repeat play function is

turned on.
The track number blinks in the display when the track repeat
function is on.
The disc number blinks in the display when the disc repeat
function is on.

Track / Disc Repeat Function

Direct Disc Search

Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc num­ber that you want to listen to.

Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the
number of the disc that you want to listen to.
The selected disc number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the num­ber entry mode will automatically be cancelled.

• Input "0" to select disc #10.

• If you enter more than two numbers all at once, a search will be

made only of the last number entered.

Press either the DISC

+ or DISC– button whilst the number

inputted is blinking.
The disc specified in step 1 starts playing.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

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Function of remote control (See page 8)

The repeat play function is cancelled when you stop playing the
disc.

NOTE

Track Scan Function

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until
you find the track that you want to listen to.

Turning Track Scan Function On/Off:

Press the SCN button to switch the track scan function on and
off.
The SCN indicator lights up when the track scan function is
turned on.
The first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks
are played in order.
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

Press the 38 or SCN button again to stop the scan and keep
on listening to a track normally.

• The track scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a
disc.

• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.

NOTE

Disc changer control features (See page 7)

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Magazine Random Play Function

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.

Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play
function on and off.
The RDM indicator lights up when the magazine random play
function is turned on.
The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously
as the next track is being selected.
When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.
The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is
being played.

This function is not available with the following models:

KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another disc/track is selected and played.

• The magazine random play function is cancelled when you stop
playing a disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

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To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another track is selected and played.

The random play function is cancelled when you stop playing a
disc.

NOTE

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Disc Scan Function

Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer
until you find the one that you want to listen to.

Turning Disc Scan Function On/Off:

Press the D.SCN button to switch the disc scan function on
and off.
The SCN indicator lights up when the scan function is turned
on.
The first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in
which they are loaded on the changer.
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:

Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep
on listening to the disc normally.

• The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a
disc.

• The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer
once.

• "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the
disc changer.

NOTE

Random Play Function

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on
and off.
The RDM indicator lights up when the random play function is
turned on.
The display of the track number changes continuously as the
next track is being selected.
When the track has been selected, play starts.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the
random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing
(with the random play function still turned on).

NOTE

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Presetting Disc Names

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

• This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature
the Disc Name Preset function.

• This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track
titles for MDs that you record.

Hold down the NAME SET button for two seconds or more.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
entered.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ but­ton to the right.
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the

TRACK+ or TRACK– buttons, respectively, on the remote con-

trol.

Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired char-

acter.
Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numerals, you

can choose the following characters: [, ], /, +, –, *, =, <, and

>.

Direct Input (Function of remote control)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997
are connected, you can directly input letters using the
number/letter entry buttons on the remote control.
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

NOTE

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3

2

NOTE

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Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
the name.

You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.

Press either the NAME SET button on the main unit or the OK
button on the remote control.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is can­celled.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters entered so far.

• The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ
depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see
your disc changer manual for details.

• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If
you play another CD that happens to have exactly the same
specifications as another CD whose name is stored, the wrong
name will be displayed for it.

• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2
to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the
changes.

• Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored
in a disc changer.

NOTE

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NOTE

5

Button to press

# Times
pressed

Character

#3 1“D”

1“A” #2
#6“N” 2
#2 3“C”
#3“E” 2

Other features (See page 7)

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Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.
Each time the AUD button is pressed, the adjustment mode
display changes as follows:

If you do not move to step 2 in 5 seconds, the unit will switch
back to the volume adjustment mode (i.e., the normal mode).

Source tone memory

Each source (tape, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own mem­ory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.
The settings made for a particular source are then recalled auto­matically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses the
tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).

Press the d/u buttons to adjust the mode shown in the dis ­play.
Use the following table as a guide for adjusting the settings in
each mode.

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7 Bass 7 Treble 7 Balance 7 Fader 7 Volume

Bass

(“BAS”)

Treble

(“TRE”)
Balance

(“BAL”)

Fader

(“FAD”)

Bass decreased.

Treble decreased.
Left channel empha-

sized.
Rear channel

increased.

Bass increased.

Treble increased.

Front channel
increased.

Right channel empha­sized.

Adjustment

mode

(Display)

d button u button

Operation of Audio control button

Clock Display

Display the time.

Switching to Time Display:

Press the CLK button repeatedly until the clock is displayed.

TEL Mute Function

Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incom­ing call is received.

The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car
phone.

When the telephone rings:

When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit
functions are temporarily interrupted.

Listening to Audio During Phone Call:

Press the TAPE, TUN, or CD•MD button.
The selected source will be heard.
"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the orig­inal source is restored gradually.

NOTE

Adjusting Time

When the RDS station tuned into is transmitting a time signal,
have the unit’s built-in time adjust automatically to the cor­rect local time.

Adjusting the Time:

Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.
The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.

• The displayed time cannot be set manually, but only through
RDS station time signals.

• The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to
is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in
such a case.

NOTE

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Selectable Illumination

You can switch the colour of the button illumination between
green and amber.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable
Illumination function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "COL GRN" or "COL AMB"
in the display, indicating that the current colour is green or
amber, respectively.

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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3

2

1

Turning TEL Mute Function After Phone Call:

Hang the phone up.
"CALL" disappears from the display.
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is
returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for
this function is "ON".

Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Disabled System
Indicator function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction..
The function setting is indicated by "DSI ON" or "DSI OFF" in
the display, indicating that the disable system indicator is on or
off, respectively.

2

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Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

4

3

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.

Removing Faceplate:

Press the release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate
in its special storage case whilst detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sun­light or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too
much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

Reattaching Faceplate:

Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the face­plate.

Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

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NOTE

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Projections

Grooves

Release button

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The use of any accessories except for those provided might result
in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories
shipped with the unit, as shown above.

2CAUTION

Accessories

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2

3

4

External view Number of items

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit.

3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.

4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.

5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the reset button.

• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the
antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.

• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if
the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant
voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked
with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,
connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned
on and off with the ignition key.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not
caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with
the same rating.

• Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the
car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short cir­cuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the uncon­nected cables or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part in
the car.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, indi­cators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.
See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

• Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar
material.

2CAUTION

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

TEL MUTE

1234567

8

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8

P.CONT.OUT

Rear right
output (Red)

Rear left output
(White)

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

Cable Colour Functions

External Power
Connector

A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8

Speaker
Connector

B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8

Yellow
Blue/White
Red
Black

Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Green/Black

Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)

Connection

Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)

KENWOOD disc changer control input

Battery cable (Yellow)

Ignition cable (Red)

FM/AM antenna input

Antenna Cord (ISO)

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory4)

To connect the Disc changer, consult your
Disc changer manual.

NOTE

Wiring harness
(Accessory1)

If no connections are made, do
not let the cable come out from
the tab.

TEL mute cable (Brown)

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

Connect either to the power control
terminal when using the optional
power amplifier, or to the antenna
control terminal in the vehicle.

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A

Connector B

Fuse

Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the tele­phone rings or during conversation.

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English

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

NOTE

Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or simi­lar utensil and attach
it in place.

Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)

Self-tapping
screw
(commercial­ly available)

Firewall or metal support

Accessory3

Installation

■

Installation

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.27)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type
of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1
below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,
make the connection as illustrated.

2WARNING

Unit Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Unit Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Unit Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)

When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will
not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure
to turn off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with
the ignition key.

NOTE

1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connec-

tor is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is con­nected to the constant power supply.

2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to

the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to
the ignition.

3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not con-

nected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow)
pins are connected to the constant power supply).

Connecting Cables to Terminals

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Removing the hard rubber frame

■

When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two loca­tions.

2

The frame can be removed from the top side in the same man­ner.

NOTE

Catch

Lock

Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

1

Accessory3

Removing the Unit

■

Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway whilst
pressing towards the
inside.

4

Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being care­ful not to drop it.

5

Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

2CAUTION

Catch facing up

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and
then remove the hard rubber frame.

Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on
the back panel.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.

3

2

1

Accessory2
Removal tool

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English

What might appear 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.

SOLUTION

POSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

The tape head is dirty. Clean the tape head, referring to the section on "Cleaning

the tape head" (see page 4).

No sound can be heard, or the
volume is low.

The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to
one side.

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected
incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Cables to
Terminals".

The cassette tape is bad. Try playing another cassette tape. If no problem is experi-

enced, the first tape was bad.

Nothing happens when the but­tons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).

The sound quality is poor or dis­torted.

The speakers are not wired correctly. Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal

is connected to a different speaker.

A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring.

The antenna control cable is not connected. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

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

The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the

fuse with one having the same rating.

The Attenuator function is turned on. Turn off the Attenuator function.

Troubleshooting Guide

No ACC position on vehicle ignition. Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.

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Disc Changer

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

The disc changer mode cannot
be selected.

No cable has been connected to the disc changer input
terminal on the unit.

Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on the
unit.

The specified disc does not
play, but another one plays
instead.

The specified CD is very dirty. Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labelled side up.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the speci-

fied disc.

The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

The sound skips. Something is touching the disc changer. Remove whatever is touching it.

The CD is scratched or dirty. If skipping happens at the same place when the car is

stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

The memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.

The battery cable has not been connected to the proper
terminal.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The TEL mute function does
not work.

The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The TEL mute function turns on
even though the TEL mute
cable is not connected.

The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car. Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car.

The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).The display shows that the
changer is being played, but no
sound can be heard.

The specified track does not
play.

Random play or magazine random play has been selected. Turn off the random play or magazine random play function.

The old/new selection switch of the disc changer is not
set properly.

Set the old/new selection switch to "O" (old) position.

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English

Troubleshooting Guide

The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended
actions.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

The next MD is automatically played back

]

BLANK

No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

Load the disc magazine properly.

]

EJECT

No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.

The next MD is automatically played back.

]

NO TRACK

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.

]

E-77
E-99

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all
operation.

Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the
disc starts playing again.

]

HOLD

If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled.

Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected.

]

2 3

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.

Clean the CD and load it correctly.

]

]

E-04

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

]

NO DISC

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Specifications

FM tuner section

Frequency range (50 kHz Space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ..................................0.7 µV/75 Ω

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)................................1.6 µV/75 Ω

Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................65 dB

Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ............................................ ≥ 80 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB

MW tuner section

Frequency range (9 kHz Space)......................531 kHz – 1611 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)............................................25 µV

LW tuner section

Frequency range ..............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)............................................45 µV

Cassette player section

Tape speed ..............................................................4.76 cm/sec.

Wow & Flutter (WRMS) ....................................................0.08 %

Frequency response(120 µs) ....................30 Hz – 14 kHz (±3 dB)

Separation (1 kHz)................................................................40 dB

Signal to Noise ratio ............................................................54 dB

Audio section

Maximum output power..................................................35 W × 4

Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V) .......................... 25 W × 4

Tone action

Bass:............................................................ 100 Hz ±10 dB

Treble:.......................................................... 10 kHz ±10 dB

Preout level / load ..............................................1800 mV / 10 kΩ

Preout Impedance ............................................................≤ 600 Ω

General

Operating voltage ..............................14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable)

Current consumption......................................10 A at rated power

Installation size (W × H × D)............................182 × 53 × 154 mm

Weight ................................................................................1.5 kg

Specifications subject to change without notice.