Kenwood KRC-509S, KRC-609 User Manual

KRC-609
KRC-509S

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE

MODE D’EMPLOI

RADIO CASSETTE

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 cassette-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 KRC-609/509S Serial number

© B64-1911-10 (KW)

Contents

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

General features

English

Power............................................................................................5

Volume..........................................................................................5

Attenuator .....................................................................................5

Switching Modes ..........................................................................6

Loudness ......................................................................................6

Audio Control Setting....................................................................6

System Q ......................................................................................7

Speaker Setting.............................................................................8

Clock display .................................................................................8

Theft Deterrent Faceplate.............................................................8

Tuner features

Tuning..........................................................................................10

Station Preset Memory...............................................................10

Auto Memory Entry ....................................................................10

Station Name Preset (SNPS) ......................................................11

Switching Display for Tuner ........................................................11

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes ...............................................................12

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes........................13

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction..................................................13

Switching Tape Types .................................................................13

Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)............................13

Blank Skip ...................................................................................14

Music Repeat..............................................................................14

Switching Display for Cassette Tapes ........................................14

External disc control features

Playing Disc mode ......................................................................15

Switching Display for Discs ........................................................16

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..................................16

Track Search................................................................................16

Disc Search .................................................................................17

Track / Disc Repeat .....................................................................17

Track Scan ...................................................................................17

Random Play ...............................................................................18

Magazine Random Play...............................................................18

Text / Title Scroll..........................................................................18

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ..................................................18

Menu settings

Menu System .............................................................................20

Security Code..............................................................................20

Touch Sensor Tone......................................................................21

Manual Time Adjustment............................................................22

Selectable Illumination ................................................................22

Switching Graphic Display ..........................................................22

Contrast Adjustment...................................................................22

Dimmer .......................................................................................22

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) ....................................23

Text Scroll ..................................................................................23

Installation

Accessories.................................................................................24

Installation Procedure .................................................................24

Connecting Wires to Terminals...................................................25

Installation...................................................................................26

Troubleshooting guide ........................................29

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

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive­grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as 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.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.

• 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.

2

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 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.

• 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 one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.

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

• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be

connected:

To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"
switch to this unit, the converter cord CA­DS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A
are required as options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is
connected, some unavailable functions and
information that cannot be displayed are
generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,
Magazine random play, and CD Text display.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.

2CAUTION

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Safety precautions

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NOTE

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

English

• 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.

Reset button

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

• 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 represent something
impossible in actual operation.

• The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players being
connected.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

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

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 neutral detergent off.

2CAUTION

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.

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.

Cleaning the Tape Head

After you have listened to many cassettes
over a long period of time, 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 on
dashboards 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 while. 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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General features

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DISP
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PROGPROG

PWR OFF

AUTO

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∞

ATT/

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SRC/

PWR OFF

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FM

CLK

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AM

Clock indicator

ATT indicator

Power

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC (source) button.

NOTE

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.

NOTE

The status of the Security Code function (page 20) is displayed
whenever the power is switched on.
"CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered
"CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered

Release button

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.

LOUD indicator

Speaker setting
indicator

System Q indicator

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.

NOTE

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

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Bass

Treble

Middle

Balance

Fader

Volume Offset

English

General features

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

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

▼

Tuner mode

▼

Tape mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Selecting standby mode:

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

NOTE

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

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

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX
mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA­S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control
mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC­CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or
switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX
mode only).
During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show
in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode
will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

NOTE

Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the
AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection
mode.

Selecting AUX-name display

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select
"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.
The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the
DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is
turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

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

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the

1

control mode.

Selecting mode

2

Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will
change as follows:
Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the
AM button reverses it.

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Adjustment

mode

(Display)

Bass ("Bass")

Treble("Treble")

Balance("Balance")

Fader ("Fader")

Bass decreased.

Treble decreased.

Bass increased.

Treble increased.

Middle("Middle")

Middle decreased.

Middle increased.

4 button ¢ button

Operation of Audio control button

Front channel increased.

Rear channel increased.

Volume Offset
("V Offset")

The sound level of
each source increased.

The sound level of
each source decreased.

Right channel emphasized.

Left channel emphasized.

NOTE

Source tone memory

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

3

Adjust each mode

Press the 4/¢ button.
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.

4

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

NOTE

Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would
clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are
replaced with the values in the audio control setting.

System Q

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types
of the music.

Switching the Preset Sound Setting:

Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting
switches as follows:

Scan of Flat – Easy
(Default setting)

User memory*

Flat

Rock

Easy

Jazz

Pops

Top 40

*User memory: 
The unit returns to the state



adjusted the last time with
the audio control setting feature.

As you proceed, each indicator would go on.

NOTE

The System Q function changes the values of the following
sound quality parameters:
Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality
factor, treble center frequency, and treble level.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the
speaker setting mode.

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General features

Speaker Setting

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
with the System Q, according to types of speakers.

English

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

1

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.

2

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of

3

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker (“SP 6*9/6inch”) /
For 5/4 in. speaker (“SP 5/4inch”)/
For the OEM speaker (“SP O.E.M”)

4

Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode.

NOTE

Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and
treble.

Clock display

Changing the Clock Display:

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches
between the clock and each mode display.

NOTE

The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

Press the upper side of the faceplate.

2

Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.

3

2CAUTION

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without
attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate
bracket to be deformed.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after
removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause
damage to the unit.

NOTE

• 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 while 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 the Faceplate:

Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front

1

toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the
faceplate bracket.

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or
detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate:

• When the control panel is visible:

1

Press the release button.

• When the control panel has been hidden:

2CAUTION

Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket
first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the

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connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.

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2

Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the control panel:

1

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

2

Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the
panel.

Tuner features

NOTE

The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.

Opening the control panel:

1

Press the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open.

2

Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.

NOTE

While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,
ATT, ▲, ▼ and SRC.

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Band display

ST indicator

AUTO indicator

Frequency

Preset station number

▼

Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

▼

Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

▼

Manual (Manual Tuning)

Tuner features

Tuning

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset
station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up

English

when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator
lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Selecting Tuning Mode:

Press the AUTO button.
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as
follows.

Tuning:

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner

1

mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been
selected.

Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.

2

Each time you press the FM button, the band switches
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups
of preset stations).
Press the AM button to select the AM band.

3

• Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.
Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next
lowest number).

• Manual Tuning

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

NOTE

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

received.

Station Preset Memory

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

1

Select the band/station that you want to have stored.

2

Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for
at least two seconds.
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.

NOTE

You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and
AM bands.

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 six frequencies can be stored this way.

1

Select the band for auto memory entry.

2

Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto
memory entry.
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown 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:

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Station frequency

SNPS name (only when being preset)

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: байинмутъщСЗ®Я‹fl

âäêë

опфцыьсз©Ж›fi

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

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset
Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be
assigned names.

Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to

1

enter.

2

Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode
is entered.
The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.

3

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.

4

Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Assigning Names

6

Press the NAME.S button.
The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station
Name Preset mode ends.
Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be
stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode
ends.

NOTE

• You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM
stations.

• All the station names will be erased if you press the Reset
button.

• If you want to change the name of a station, first display the
name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then
change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.

Switching Display for Tuner

You can change the display used when listening to the radio.

Changing the Display:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as
follows:

5

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

NOTE

You can enter up to eight characters for each name.

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Cassette player features

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Play side

IN indicator

MTL indicator

Tape running display

B NR indicator

Release button

Playing Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing
the cassette insertion slot.
Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert
it in the slot. The tape will start playing.
Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it
locks.
The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.

2CAUTION

When inserting a cassette make sure the cassette has been
completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to
do so might deform the tape.

Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

Press the SRC (Source) button repeatedly to select the tape
mode.
"TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been selected.
The tape will start playing.

Listening to the other side:

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

Ejecting Cassettes:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.
Press the 0 button.
The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.
Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it
locks.

2CAUTION

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

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

NOTE

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

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the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.

• While the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, ▲, ▼ and SRC.

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the FM button.

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

Canceling:

Press the PROG button.
Normal tape play will begin.

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction

Listen to tapes recorded using Dolby B NR.

Turning Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off:

Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.
The B NR indicator lights up when it is turned on.

Switching Tape Types

Select type of tape being played.

Switching Tape Types:

Press the MTL (Metal) button to switch the metal tape
indicator on and off and to select the tape type.
Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback.
Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types:

2

CrO

(Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV)
Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to
suffer.

Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)

Skip forward or backward to other tracks during playback.

Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks
(Rewind DPSS):

Press the 4 button.
Press once to rewind to the beginning of the current track,
twice to rewind to the beginning of the previous track, and so
forth.
You can skip up to nine tracks.
Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the
indicated number of tracks.

Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):

Press the ¢ button.
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast
forward to the track after that, and so forth.
You can skip up to nine tracks.
Playback is continued after the tape is fast forwarded by the
indicated number of tracks.

NOTE

• During the first five seconds of each track, the previous track is

considered the "current" track. If you press the 4 button
during that period, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the
previous track and not the one you are listening to.

• The DPSS function "knows" where a track begins by detecting
the blank space preceding it (the space between tracks).
However, when the blank space lasts for less than four seconds
or contains noise, DPSS may not operate correctly.
Furthermore, quiet intervals within a song are detected as
"blank spaces" if they last for four seconds or more.

Canceling DPSS While It Is Operating:

Press the PROG button.

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Cassette player features

Blank Skip

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

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continuing tape playback. This function is on, when unit is first
powered on.

Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off:

Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and
off.
“B.Skip ON” is displayed when the blank skip function is
turned on.

NOTE

• 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.

Music Repeat

Repeatedly plays the track currently being listened to.

Turning Music Repeat On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch music repeat on/off.
"Repeat ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on.

Canceling Music Repeat:

Press either the REP or PROG button.

NOTE

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

Switching Display for Cassette Tapes

Switch the display that appears while tapes are playing.

Switching the Tape display :

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during tape
play switches as follows:

Play side + Tape counter

Play side + Tape running

Play side

NOTE

The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an
approximation of the elapsed time.

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External disc control features

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Track number

Track time

Playing Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and
the playing of discs.

Disc number

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc
control mode.
The disc will start playing.

NOTE

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

Mode Display Examples

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

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

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

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

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

NOTE

• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc
in the changer 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".

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External disc control features

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.

Switching Display for Discs:

English

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

Track time

Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

NOTE

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (page 18). Note that depending on the unit, display
may not be possible.

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

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which
the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is
displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for
MD.

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting
the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution
messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some
characters may not be displayable.

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.

NOTE

You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is
canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play will automatically resume.

Track Search

Search forward or backward 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.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search
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.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

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

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Disc Search

Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc
changer.

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the AM 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 FM 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.

NOTE

“Load” is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc
changer.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.

Turning Repeat Play On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and
off as follows:

▼

Track Repeat ON

▼

Disc Repeat ON

▼

Repeat OFF

Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Track Scan

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

Starting the Track Scan:

Press the SCAN button. “Scan ON” is displayed and the first
10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

Press the SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on
listening to a track normally.

NOTE

• The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.

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

“T-Repeat ON” is displayed and the track number blinks in the

display when track repeat is on.
“D-Repeat ON” is displayed and the disc number blinks in the
display when disc repeat is on.

NOTE

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External disc control features

Random Play

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

Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.

1

English

“Random ON” is displayed when random play is turned on.
The track number will change over and over in the display as
the next track is being selected.
When the track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.

NOTE

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using
random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using
the same function.

2

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

NOTE

Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Magazine Random Play

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

Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on

1

and off.
“M.Random ON” is displayed when magazine random play is
turned on.
The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the
display as the next track is being selected.
When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is
being played.

2

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

NOTE

• Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Text / Title Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the
setting of scrolling in the menu.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.

To scroll manually:

1

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.

Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one

2

scrolling display of the titles.

NOTE

• Please see the menu settings (page 23) about switching
between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

• You cannot use the text scroll function during magazine random
play.

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

1

NOTE

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

• The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the

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Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: байинмутъщСЗ®Я‹fl

âäêë

опфцыьсз©Ж›fi

is displayed.

Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.

2

"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
entered.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.

3

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.

4

Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

5

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

6

Press the NAME.S button.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is
canceled.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters input so far.

NOTE

• The number of characters and 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
another disc happens to have the same specifications as one

that you have already stored a name for, the name will be
displayed for it, too.

• 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 input the
changes.

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

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Menu settings

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Menu display

Menu System

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu
mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the
following operations.

1

Enter the menu mode

Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"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

2

Press the FM button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the AM button to search through the functions
backward.
Function items change in the order of features that follow in
the menu system.
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor

tone function from on to off, first search through the
functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.

Changing setting for currently displayed function

3

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from

on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.

4

Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

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 and
the Alarm function.

Security Code

When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch,
you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security

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code is input. This function helps prevent theft.

Step Button to press

# Times
pressed

Display

1

#1 4

3

6#2

2

#3 2

4

#4 1

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

NOTE

You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code
function. Turning off the power during the procedure will
deactivate the security code setting.
Once the security code function has been activated, “Security”
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be
possible to cancel this function afterwards.

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

1

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

2

Select the four digits to use in your security code.

NOTE

The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it
to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.
Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down
and keep it separately in a safe place).

3

Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed first and then “Security” is displayed.

4

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second.
"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 the security code that you
have selected in step 2.
Example: Use "3510" as the security code.

6

Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.
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

Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code
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 canceled 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.
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter
the correct code to turn the unit on.

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button
operation. It can be switched on or off.

Display and setting:

"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

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Menu settings

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

Display and setting:

English

1

Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function
in the menu system.

2

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second to
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.
The time display will blink.

3

• Adjusting the hours
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM
button to make the hours go back.

• Adjusting the minutes

Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the
4 button to make the minutes go back.

4

Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment
mode.
Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the
clock counting.

Function of the KRC-609

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the color of the button illumination between
green and red.

Display and setting:

“Button Green” : The color of the illumination is green.
“Button Red” : The color of the illumination is red.

Switching Graphic Display

This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the
display if there is too much information in the display.

Display and setting:

"Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part

of the display. (Default setting)

"Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper

part of the display and the IN indicator

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

Display and setting:

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

NOTE

The initial setting value is "5".

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

NOTE

The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire
is not connected.

Display and setting:

"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting)
"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

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Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)

<In FM reception of Tuner mode>

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

Display and setting:

"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on. (Default setting)
"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.

NOTE

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.

Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>

This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled
and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual
scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling
“Scroll MANU” : Manual scrolling (Default setting)

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External view Number of items

1

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English

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2CAUTION

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.

..........................................1

..........................................2

..........................................4

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Installation ProcedureAccessories

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.

2CAUTION

• If your car's 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 aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with
the same rating.

• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the
car or anything else conducting electricity. 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.

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

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

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

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

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+

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FRONT • L

FRONT • R

REAR • L

REAR • R

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2WARNING

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.

2CAUTION

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.

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

Depending on what antenna you are using, connect

either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or

to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the

Connect either to the power control terminal when

using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna

control terminal in the vehicle.

film-type antenna.

To car light control switch

Ignition key
switch

Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)

Battery

Rear left output (White)

Rear right output (Red)

FM/AM antenna input

Front left output (White)

Front right output (Red)

Wiring harness
(Accessory1)

To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/
KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA­SS100

NOTE

To connect these leads, refer to the
relevant instruction manuals.

Fuse (10A)

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

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

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

ACC

Car fuse box

Ignition wire (Red)

Battery wire (Yellow)

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

White/Black

White

Gray/Black

Gray

Green/Black

Green

Purple/Black

Purple

To front left
speaker

To front right
speaker

To rear left
speaker

To rear right
speaker

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Installation

6 mm
MAX.

M5mm

M5mm

6 mm
MAX.

■

Installation

Firewall or metal support

English

Accessory6

Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)

NOTE

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

Accessory2
Metal mounting
strap

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

■

Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

1

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 27)”
and then remove the hard rubber frame.

2

Mount the J-Car trim plate with the thick part at the
bottom.

3

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

Accessory8
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on
bottom)

2CAUTION

N

T/N

T

T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars

4

Accessory4...for Nissan car
Accessory5 ...for Toyota car

5

• 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.

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Installation

■

Removing the hard rubber frame

1

Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 8)” and
then remove the faceplate.

2

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

Lock

Accessory3
Removal tool

3

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

NOTE

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

Catch

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Removing the Unit

1

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

2

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

3

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

Accessory6

Accessory3
Removal tool

4

Push upward the removal
tool toward the top, and
pull out the unit halfway
whilst pressing towards the
inside.

2CAUTION

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.

Catch facing up

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Installation

■

Locking the faceplate to the unit

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not
fall off, follow the directions below.

English

1

Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 8) and
remove the faceplate.

2

Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from
the unit.

Accessory7

3

Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.

4

Refer to the section "Theft Deterrent Faceplate (page 8)" and
then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 4 mm) in any other screw
holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it
will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts
inside the unit.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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.

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

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

Nothing happens when the
buttons are pressed.

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

The memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.

Free switching of the sound
quality.

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

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

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

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.

The system Q function is set on Scan mode. Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

fuse with one with the same rating.

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

function other than Scan mode. (see p. 6).

Audio control setting cannot be
achieved.

The system Q function is set on Scan mode. Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode.(see p. 6).

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Troubleshooting Guide

POSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

SOLUTION

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

English

The tape does not go in. /
No sound can be heard even
though the tape display is made.

The sound quality is poor or
distorted.

Can’t remove tape. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed

Attenuator is turned on. Turn off Attenuator.

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

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

The cassette tape is bad. Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first

The values of Volume offset are low. Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 7)

The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the
tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode
to tape mode even though no tape is in.

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

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in
the car.

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

since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.

Reset the fader or balance settings.

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to
Terminals".

tape was bad.

Press the Eject button.

"Cleaning the tape head" (see p. 4).

Check the speaker wiring.

terminal is connected to a different speaker.

The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the
ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes
has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press
the Eject button.

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Troubleshooting Guide

External disc control mode

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

The disc control mode cannot
be selected.

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

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

The display shows that the
changer is being played, but no
sound can be heard.

The specified track will not
play.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track
scan, random play, and
magazine random play start by
themselves.

Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-

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

The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD.

The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labeled side up.

The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the

The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

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

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

Random play or magazine random play has been
selected.

The setting is not cancelled. The settings for these functions remain on until the

R/CD-RW.

A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the
CD-R/CD-RW.

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

specified disc.

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

Turn off random play or magazine random play.

setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is
turned off or the source changed.

Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:

• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is

entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

Eject

English

No Disc

TOC Error

Blank DISC

No Tr DISC

NO PANEL

E-77

Mecha Error

Hold Error

IN

No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.
] Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
] Insert the CD.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.
] Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

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

The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.
] Replace it.

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear,

consult your nearest service center.

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 will start playing again.

If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled.
] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the cassette tape cannot be ejected.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz –107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...................9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ..............15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)

Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB

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

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)

Cassette player section

Tape Speed...............................................................4.76 cm/sec.

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

Frequency response (±3 dB) (70 µs)......................30 Hz – 20 kHz

Separation (1 kHz) ...............................................................43 dB

Signal to Noise ratio

Dolby NR OFF............................................................57 dB

Dolby B NR ON..........................................................65 dB

Audio section

Maximum output power.................................................47 W × 4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W × 4

Tone action

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

Middle : .........................................................1 kHz ±10 dB

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

Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................1800 mV / 10 kΩ

Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω

General

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

Current consumption.............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 155 mm

(7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 in.)

Weight...................................................................3.5 lbs (1.5 kg)

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