KENWOOD KRC-591, KRC-691 User Manual

KRC-691 KRC-591V KRC-591

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

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

About Cassette tape ...................4

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About RDS ..................................4

General features .........................5

Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute

Tuner features .............................9

Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

RDS features .............................11

Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function

Cassette player features...........14

Playing Cassette Tapes Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Dolby B NR Selecting the Tape type Tape Advance Blank Skip Music Repeat

External disc control features..16

Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Disc Naming (DNPS) Text/Title Scroll

Menu system.............................19

Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Switching Graphic Display Switching Display Type Contrast Adjustment Dimmer

News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode Auto Memory Entry AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region

(Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Text Scroll Power OFF Timer

Accessories ...............................25

Installation Procedure ..............25

Connecting Wires to Terminals 26

Installation ................................27

Troubleshooting Guide .............29

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

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

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 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 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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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". 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. 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.

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.

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• 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.

•Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.

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• 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.

•We strongly recommend the use of the Code Security function (see p.20) to prevent theft.

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About RDS

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

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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.

RDS (Radio Data System)

When listening to an RDS station, the program service name of the station is displayed, 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 alternative 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 program, that has better reception. These include stations stored in the station preset memory that you often listen to.

Enhanced Other Network

Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> 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.

Alarm

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

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General features

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ATT indicator

SYSTEM Q indicator

Speaker Setting indicator

ATT indicator

SYSTEM Q indicator

Release button

Clock indicator

Power

Turning ON the Power

Press the [SRC] button.

When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

Turning OFF the Power

Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER" Tape "TAPE" External disc "DISC-CH" 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.

• This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 24).

Speaker Setting indicator

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General features

Volume

Increasing Volume

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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.

Sound setting Display

Flat "Flat"/"FLAT" User memory "User"/"USER" Rock "Rock"/"ROCK" Pops "Pops"/"POPS" Easy "Easy"/"EASY" Top 40 "Top40"/"TOP40" Jazz "Jazz"/"JAZZ"

• 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

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

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 "Bas"/"BAS" –8 — +8 Middle level "Mid"/"MID" –8 — +8 Treble level "Tre"/"TRE" –8 — +8 Balance "Bal"/"BAL" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fad"/"FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15

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Volume offset "V-OFF" –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 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6" For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"

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

Program Service name or Frequency Radio text "R-TEXT" Clock

Displaying the frequency during Program Service name reception

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.

The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program Service name.

In Tape source

Information

Play side Tape running Clock

In External disc source

Information Display

Track number (KRC-691) Track number & Track Time

(KRC-591V/591) Disc name "DNPS" Disc title "D-TITLE" Track title "T-TITLE" Track number & Track Time (KRC-691) Clock

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General features

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source.

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1 Select Auxiliary input source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "AUX" display.

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.

The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.

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"

• "DVD"

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [DISP] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

• This function doesn't work when CA-C1AX is used.

Drop open the faceplate.

2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and

remove 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 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 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the

faceplate.

2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.

The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

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

Removing the Faceplate

1 Press the Release button.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

When a call comes in

"CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses.

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Listening to the audio during a call

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Press the [SRC] button.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

When the call ends

Hang up the phone.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

Tuner features

ST indicator

Frequency display

Preset station number

Band display

ST indicator

Frequency display

Preset station number

Band display

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Tuner features

Tuning

Selecting the station.

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1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

3 Put the frequency in the memory

Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.

The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1] — [#6] button.

automatically.

1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "A-Memory"/"A-MEMORY" display.

4 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.

• When the <AF Function> (page 23) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory.

• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Call up the station

Press the [#1] — [#6] button.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting a station with good reception in the memory

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RDS features

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RDS indicator

PTY indicator

TI indicator

Traffic Information

Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.

Press the [TI] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic"/"TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it switches to traffic information.

• During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.

•During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information it's automatically the remembered volume.

Receiving other traffic information stations

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to the radio.

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text.

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.

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RDS features

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

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1 Enter PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button.

During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.

This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.

2 Select the Program Type

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below.

No. Program Type Display

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1. Speech "Speech" "SPEECH"

2. Music "Music" "MUSIC"

3. News "News" "NEWS"

4. Current Affairs "Affairs" "AFFAIRS"

5. Information "Info" "INFO"

6. Sport "Sport" "SPORT"

7. Education "Educate" "EDUCATE"

8. Drama "Drama" "DRAMA"

9. Culture "Culture" "CULTURE"

10. Science "Science" "SCIENCE"

11. Varied "Varied" "VARIED"

12. Pop Music "Pop M" "POP M"

13. Rock Music "Rock M" "ROCK M"

14. Easy Listening Music "Easy M" "EASY M"

15. Light Classical "Light M" "LIGHT M"

16. Serious Classical "Classics" "CLASSICS"

17. Other Music "Other M" "OTHER M"

18. Weather "Weather" "WEATHER"

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19. Finance "Finance" "FINANCE"

20. Children's programs "Children" "CHILDREN"

21. Social Affairs "Social" "SOCIAL"

22. Religion "Religion" "RELIGION"

23. Phone In "Phone In" "PHONE IN"

24. Travel "Travel" "TRAVEL"

25. Leisure "Leisure" "LEISURE"

26. Jazz Music "Jazz" "JAZZ"

27. Country Music "Country" "COUNTRY"

28. National Music "Nation M" "NATION M"

29. Oldies Music "Oldies" "OLDIES"

30. Folk Music "Folk M" "FOLK M"

31. Documentary "Document" "DOCUMENT"

• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Speech: No.3 Music: No.12

• The Program Type can be put in the [#1] and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page

13).

• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 13).

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3 Search for the selected Program Type station

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or [¢] button again.

When the selected Program Type isn't found, "No PTY"/"NO PTY" is displayed. Select another Program Type.

4 Exit PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button.

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Program Type preset

Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly.

Presetting the Program Type

1 Select the Program Type to preset

Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 12).

2 Preset the Program Type

Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.

Calling up the preset Program Type

1 Enter PTY mode

Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 12).

2 Call up the Program Type

Press the [#1] — [#6] button.

Changing Language for PTY Function

Selecting the Program Type display language.

1 Enter PTY mode

Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12).

2 Enter Changing Language mode

Press the [DISP] button.

3 Select the language

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below.

Language Display

English "English"/"ENGLISH" French "French"/"FRENCH" Swedish "Swedish"/"SWEDISH"

German "German"/"GERMAN"

4 Exit Changing Language mode

Press the [DISP] button.

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Cassette player features

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Play side

IN indicator

Release button

Playing Cassette Tapes

When there's no Cassette Tape inserted

1 Drop open the faceplate

Press the Release button.

2 Insert a Cassette Tape. 3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its

former position.

• When the faceplate has been dropped 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. If it's used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause damage.

When there's a Cassette Tape inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.

When there's a Cassette Tape inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TAPE" display.

When you want to listen to the reverse side

Press the [PROG] button.

Eject the Cassette Tape

1 Drop open the faceplate

Press the Release button.

2 Eject the Cassette Tape

Press the [0] button.

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3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its

former position.

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding

Fast Forwarding

Press the [FM] button.

When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.

Rewinding

Press the [AM] button.

When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.

Dolby B NR

Press the [B NR] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "B-NR" is displayed.

Selecting the Tape type

Press the [MTL] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as shown below.

Tape type Display

CrO2 (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV) "MTL ON" Normal (Type I) "MTL OFF"

Tape Advance

Skipping to the next song or the start of the current song.

Skipping to the next song

Press the [¢] button.

Skips to the start of the current song

Press the [4] button.

Blank Skip

Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion continues for at least 10 seconds.

Press the [B.S] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "BS ON" is displayed.

Music Repeat

Repeating the present song.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "REP ON" is displayed.

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External disc control features

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Track time

Disc number

Track time

Playing External Disc

Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit.

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the display for the disc player you want.

Display examples:

Display Disc player

"CD" CD player "DISC-CH" CD changer/ MD changer

Pause and play

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

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

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Fast Forwarding

Hold down on the [¢] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing

Hold down on the [4] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

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Track Search

Selecting the song you want to hear.

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Album Search (Function of disc changer)

Selecting the disc you want to hear.

Press the [AM] or [FM] button.

Track/Album Repeat

Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below.

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "T-REP ON" Album Repeat (Function of disc changer) "D-REP ON" OFF "REP OFF"

Track Scan

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

Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.

Press the [RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changer)

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

Press the [M.RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

1 Start Track Scan

Press the [SCAN] button.

"Scan ON"/"SCAN ON" is displayed.

2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

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External disc control features

Disc Naming (DNPS)

Attaching a title to a CD.

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1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to

•A title can't be attached to a MD.

• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text or clock display.

2 Enter name set mode

Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed.

3 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Select the character type (KRC-691 only)

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the character typed 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.

6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name. 7 Exit name set mode

Press the [NAME] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.

• Media that you can attach names to

- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.

• The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you used to name it.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.

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Menu system

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Menu display

NEWS indicator

RDS indicator

Menu System

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

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the

"Beep"/"BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Example: When "Beep"/"BEEP" is selected, each time the button

is pressed it switches "Beep ON"/"BEEP ON" or "Beep OFF"/"BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting.

You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.

Menu display

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Menu system

Security Code

Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the

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Security Code is a help in preventing theft.

When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

When "MENU" is displayed, "Security"/ "SECURITY" is displayed.

3 Enter Security Code mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

4 Select the digits to enter

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

5 Select the Security Code numbers

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code. 7 Confirm the Security Code

Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.

When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the

security code.

"APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.

If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to start over from step 4.

Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the

battery power source

1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the

security code.

"APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used.

If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated. After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and input can be done.

Number of times Input prohibited time the incorrect code was input

1— 25 minutes 31 hour 4 24 hours

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.

Display Setting

"Beep ON"/"BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "Beep OFF"/"BEEP OFF" Beep canceled.

Manual Clock Adjustment

This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page

21) is set as OFF.

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "CLK ADJ" display.

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2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Adjust the minutes

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Synchronize Clock

Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.

Display Setting

"SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually.

It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.

Display Setting

"DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF.

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

Display Setting

"KEY GRN" The illumination color is green. "KEY RED" The illumination color is red.

Function of the KRC-591V/KRC-591

Switching Graphic Display

Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.

Display Setting

"GRPH ON" The graphic part is displayed. "GRPH OFF" The graphic part isn't displayed.

Function of the KRC-691

Switching Display Type

Setting the Display type.

Display Setting

"DisplayD" Demonstration. "DisplayA" Circle Display is play time. "DisplayB" Circle Display is clock. "DisplayC" Silent display type.

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Menu system

Function of the KRC-691

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the display contrast.

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Display and Setting

"CONT 0"

"CONT 5" (Original setting)

… …

"CONT 10"

Function of the KRC-691

Dimmer

Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON.

Display Setting

"DIM ON" The display dims. "DIM OFF" The display doesn't dim.

Interrupt function is ON. When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.

• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.

• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic information (page 11).

• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.

• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an FM station.

Local Seek <In Tuner mode>

Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning.

Display Setting

"LO.S OFF" The local seek function is OFF. "LO.S ON" The local seek function is ON.

News Bulletin with Timeout Setting

It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set.

Display and Setting

"NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M"

…

"NEWS 90M"

When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin

Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>

Sets the tuning mode.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in

the Preset memory.

Manual "Manual"/ Normal manual tuning control.

"MANUAL"

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Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>

For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page

10).

AF (Alternative Frequency)

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception.

Display Setting

"AF ON" The AF function is ON. "AF OFF" The AF function is OFF.

When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.

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

Auto TP Seek

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.

Display Setting

"ATPS ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. "ATPS OFF" The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.

Monaural Reception <In FM reception>

Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural.

Display Setting

"MONO OFF" The monaural reception is OFF. "MONO ON" The monaural reception is ON.

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.

Display Setting

"REG ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. "REG OFF" The Region Restrict Function is OFF.

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programs or use different program service names.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

"SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll. "SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• MD title

• Radio text

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Menu system

Power OFF Timer

Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues.

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Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power.

Display Setting

"OFF – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20M" Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.

(Original setting) "OFF 40M" Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. "OFF 60M" Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.

This setting is done after setting <Security Code> (page 20).

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Accessories

External view

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.

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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 wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the wire 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.

2CAUTION

• 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 wire 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 wire is connected to a power source with constant voltage such as a battery wire, 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 wire to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.

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

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent short circuits, also 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 receive damage or fail to work if you share the - wires 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.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.

•Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

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Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

External Power Connector

A–4

A–5 A–6

(KRC-691 only)

A–7

A–8

Speaker Connector

B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8

Cable Colour Functions

Yellow

Blue/White Orange/White

Red

Black

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

Antenna Cord (ISO) 1

FM/AM antenna input 3

Battery

Ignition (ACC)* Power Control Dimmer

Ignition (ACC)*

Battery* Earth (Ground)

Connection

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

+) –)

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

Rear right output (Red)

*1 KRC-691/591

Battery wire (Yellow)

*2 KRC-591V :

Ignition wire (Red) 6

*1 KRC-691/591

Ignition wire (Red)

*2 KRC-591V :

Battery wire (Yellow) 7

A–7 Pin (Red) 8

A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9

Connector A

Connector B

Rear left output (White)

Front right output (Red)

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Front left output (White) 12

Fuse (10A) 13

To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 16

To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. 17

To Steering remote

Wiring harness (Accessory1) 16

TEL mute wire (Brown)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 18

Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) 20

1234567

(KRC-691 only) 30

Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. 21

Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 23

P.CONT

ANT.CONT

TEL MUTE

To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. 22

2WARNING

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.26)

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.

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

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

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

Unit Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

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.

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

Unit Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Installation

■ Installation

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Self-tapping screw (commercially available)

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

Metal mounting strap (commercially available)

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

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

connected 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).

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (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.

Unit Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit

If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws (ø4 X 16 mm) in the holes shown below.

Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

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Accessory4

Bottom panel

Installation

■ Removing the hard rubber frame

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two

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locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Lock

Catch

■ Removing the Unit

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

remove the hard rubber frame.

2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,

as shown.

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two

locations.

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

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

4 Lower the removal tool

toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.

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.

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Accessory2 Removal tool

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.

General

? The power does not turn ON.01

✔ The fuse has blown.

☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with

one with the same rating.

✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02

☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.

? If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF

automatically.03

✔ The Power OFF Timer function has been activated.

☞ If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the

Power OFF Timer function.

? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04

✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).

? There’s a source you can’t switch.05

✔ There’s no tape inserted.

☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this

unit, you can't switch to each source.

✔ The Disc changer isn’t connected.08

☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to

it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.

? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10

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

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The TEL mute function does not work.15

✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is

not connected.16

✔ The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.

☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.

? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated

for. 17

✔ Tuner source is selected.

☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.

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

✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21

☞ Center the fader and balance settings.

✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22

☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.

See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The cassette tape is bad.23

☞ Tr y playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was

bad.

✔ The values of Volume offset are low.24

☞ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 6)

? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25

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

☞ Check the speaker wiring.

✔ The tape head is dirty.26

☞ Clean the tape head.

✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27

☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is

connected to a different speaker.

? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32

✔ The Security Code function is already activated.

☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in

the menu items.

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Troubleshooting Guide

? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34

✔ The preout jack is being used.

☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

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? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35

✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.

☞ Receive another RDS station.

? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display

won’t dim.36

✔ The dimmer wire isn’t connected.

☞ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.

? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1

✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.

☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection.

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.39

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.

✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43

✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.

☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the

tuner sound volume is used.

Cassette tape source

? Can’t remove tape.44

✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle

ACC switch was turned OFF. ☞ 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.

? The DPSS, Tape Advance and Music Repeat don’t operate

correctly.45

✔ The space between the songs on the tape can’t be recognized

because it’s too short.

☞ Have at least 4 seconds between songs.

✔ The space between songs can’t be recognized because there’s too

much noise between songs.46 ☞ Reduce the noise between songs.

? The blank skip doesn’t work.47

✔ Because noise is too loud, the non-recorded part can’t be recognized.

☞ Reduce the noise between songs.

? Blank Skip functions at places that are recorded.48

✔ Because the recording level is low, it’s recognized as not recorded.

☞ Tu rn Blank Skip OFF.

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