Kenwood KRC-535 User Manual
KRC-535
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-535 Serial number
©B64-2154-00 (KW)
Contents
Safety precautions......................3
About Cassette tape ...................4
English
General features .........................5
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Switching Clock Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Hiding the Control Panel
Tuner features ...........................10
Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
Cassette player features...........12
Playing Cassette Tapes
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Dolby B NR
Selecting the Tape type
DPSS (Direct Program Search System)
DPSS with the Remote
Blank Skip
Music Repeat
External disc control features..15
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Album Search
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Menu system.............................18
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Selectable Illumination
Switching Graphic Display
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Text Scroll
Basic Operations of remote......22
Loading and Replacing the battery
Basic operations
In Tuner source
In Cassette tape source
In Disc source
Accessories ...............................24
Installation Procedure ..............24
Connecting Wires to Terminals ...
................................................25
Installation (non-Japanese cars) ..
................................................26
Installation (Japanese cars) .....26
Removing the Unit ...................27
Locking the faceplate to the unit
................................................27
Troubleshooting Guide .............28
Specifications ...........................31
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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 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.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
If the following situations, consult
your nearest service center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the
Disc Changer source 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
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Safety precautions
NOTE
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
English
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
AUTO
AME
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.18) to prevent theft.
• 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.
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.
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.
About Cassette tape
Cleaning the tape head
When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes
long or longer.
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General features
AUTO
AME
u
d
ATT/
LOUD
SRC/
PWR OFF
Q
/AUD
ANG
4/¢
AM
FM
CLK
DISP/
NAME.S
Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Clock indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
ATT indicator
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUNER"
Tape "TAPE"
External disc "DISC"
Auxiliary input "AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
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General features
Volume
Increasing Volume
English
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting Display
Flat "Flat"
Rock "Rock"
Top 40 "Top 40"
Pops "Pops"
Jazz "Jazz"
Easy "Easy"
Scan of Flat — Easy "Scan"
User memory "User"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 6).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
7).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8
Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8
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Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8
Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15
Volume offset "V Offset" –8 — ±0
Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type Display
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 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
In Tuner source
Information Display
Frequency
Station name "SNPS"
In Tape source
Information
Play side & Tape counter
Play side & Tape running
Play side
In External disc source
Information Display
Track Time
Disc name "DNPS"
Disc title "D-TITLE"
Track title "T-TITLE"
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General features
Switching Clock Display
Switching the displayed information.
English
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock
display and current source.
During clock display the clock indicator is ON.
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
Move the cursor to the enter character position
3
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
5 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Character Button #Times pressed
"D" [#3] 1
"A" [#2] 1
"N" [#6] 2
"C" [#2] 3
"E" [#3] 2
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.
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3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"
• "TV"
• "VCP"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause
damage.
• The faceplate angle cannot be adjusted during tape play.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 21) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.
• 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
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
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General features
AUTO
AME
SRC
FM
4/¢
AM
AUTO/
AME
# 1-6
MENU
Hiding the Control Panel
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
English
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 21) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
Tuner features
Band display Frequency display
Preset station number
ST indicator
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