Kenwood KRC-6901R User Manual

KRC-6901R

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-2038-00 (EW)

Contents

Before use

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

Basic operations

English

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

Switching Modes ..........................................................................5

Volume..........................................................................................6

Attenuator .....................................................................................6

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

Menu System................................................................................6

Tuner features

Selecting Tuning Mode .................................................................8

Tuning ...........................................................................................8

Local Seek Function......................................................................8

Monaural Reception......................................................................9

Station Preset Memory.................................................................9

Auto Memory Entry.......................................................................9

Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ..............................................10

RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System) ...........................................................11

Enhanced Other Network ...........................................................11

Alarm...........................................................................................11

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function...........................................11

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) ....................12

Traffic Information Function........................................................12

Auto TP Seek Function................................................................12

News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting...........13

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News ........................14

Programme Type (PTY) Function ................................................14

Text Scroll ...................................................................................15

Radio Text ...................................................................................16

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes...............................................................17

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes........................17

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction..................................................17

Switching Tape Types.................................................................18

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

Blank Skip....................................................................................18

Music Repeat..............................................................................18

External disc control features

Playing Disc mode.......................................................................20

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

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

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

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

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

Disc Scan ....................................................................................21

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

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

Presetting Disc Names ...............................................................22

Switching Display for Discs.........................................................23

Text Scroll ...................................................................................24

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)...................................................24

Other features

Audio Control Setting..................................................................25

Switching Graphic Display...........................................................26

Switching Display........................................................................26

Dimmer .......................................................................................26

Automatic Dimmer Function.......................................................26

TEL Mute ....................................................................................27

Selectable Illumination ................................................................27

Touch Sensor Tone .....................................................................27

Contrast Adjustment...................................................................28

Adjusting Time ............................................................................28

Theft Deterrent Faceplate...........................................................29

Disabled System Indicator (DSI)..................................................30

Installation

Accessories.................................................................................31

Installation Procedure..................................................................31

Connecting Cables to Terminals .................................................32

Installation...................................................................................33

Troubleshooting guide ........................................35

Specifications .....................................................38

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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 cables, make sure to use automotive­grade cables or other cables with an area of

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deterioration and damage to the cable
coating.

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

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

• 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.

(AWG18) or more to prevent cable

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

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

• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC­C601 / KDC-C401

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

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

Cannot be used with this model.

2CAUTION

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

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Safety precautions

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.

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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.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

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

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Reset button

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

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Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the

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the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Tape Head

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

Handling Cassette Tapes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Basic operations

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Power

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC button.

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NOTE

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

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

ATT/LOUD

LOUD indicator

LOUD

ATT

ATT indicator

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Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

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

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Tuner mode

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Tape mode

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External disc control mode

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AUX mode

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.

• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX
switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer
(KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or
KDC-CX82) is connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" will show in the display.
When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace
the External Disc Control Mode.

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Auto 2 Manual

Basic operations

Volume

Increasing Volume:

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Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

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

NOTE

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

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:

Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch
the loudness on and off.

Menu System

To accommodate a greater number of functions, a menu
system has been employed for making settings. Press the

MENU button to enter the menu mode and then display the
function to make the setting. Details on each setting are
explained separately in the corresponding function page.

1

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

2

Selecting function to set

Press the ¢ button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the 4 button to search through the functions
backward.
Example: If you want to switch the tuning mode from Auto1 to

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Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the AM or FM button.
The setting will change for each function.
Example: The tuning mode will switch from Auto 1 to Auto 2.

4

Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.
The selection includes:
Touch Sensor Tone (Beep ON / OFF) ➞ Time Adjustment*
<Manual> (CLK ADJ*2) ➞ Automatic Time Adjustment (SYNC
ON / OFF) ➞ Disabled System Indicator (DSI ON / OFF) ➞
Selectable Illumination (COL GRN / AMB) ➞ Contrast
Adjustment (CONT ##) ➞ Dimmer (DIM ON / OFF) ➞ Switching
Graphic Display(GRAP ON / OFF) ➞ News Bulletin Function
(NEWS OFF / ##M) ➞ Local seek*4(LO.S OFF / ON) ➞
Selecting Tuning Mode*4(Auto1 / Auto2 / Manual) ➞ Auto

manual, first search through the functions until you
see "Auto 1" in the display.

Pressing the button again switches the setting to
manual, and "Manual" is displayed.

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Memory Entry*3(A-Memory (start)) ➞ AF Function*4(AF ON /
OFF) ➞ Region Restrict Function*4(REG ON / OFF) ➞ Auto TP
Seek*4(ATPS ON / OFF) ➞ Monaural Reception*5(MONO OFF
/ ON) ➞ Text Scroll*6(SCL Manu / Auto) ➞ Touch Sensor Tone

*1When Automatic Time Adjustment is off
*2Time adjustment mode entered
*3In Tuner mode
*4Except in AM/FM1 band
*5In FM reception of Tuner mode
*6In External disc control mode

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, the
News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the
Alarm function.

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

• The "##" display indicates the setting value.

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Frequency

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AUTO

AUTO indicator

STEREO indicator

Mode display

STEREO

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Band display

Preset station number

Tuner features

Selecting Tuning Mode

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset
station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up
when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2” indicator

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lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the tuning function
appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The tuning method is displayed as ”Auto 1“, ”Auto 2“, or
”Manual“ referring respectively to auto seek tuning, preset
station seek tuning, and manual tuning.

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Tuning

1

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is
obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is
selected.

2

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

(FM1.....65,0MHz~74,0MHz FM2,3.....87,5MHz~108,0MHz)

Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.

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

NOTE

If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive
stations which were not originally memorized when traveling
long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such
cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station seek
will receive channel 1.

• 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 STEREO indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are
being received.

• Only monaural reception is available for the FM1.

Local Seek Function

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

Turning Local Seek Function On/Off:

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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Monaural Reception

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

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Station Preset Memory

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

1

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

2

Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the
station, for two seconds or more.
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that
the data has been stored.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

NOTE

You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM
(MW and LW) 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 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

1

Select the band for auto memory entry.

2

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

3

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

4

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

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

NOTE

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

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

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

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:

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

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Tuner features

Preset station seek with Programme service
name

You can search for the preset station with Programme Service

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name.

1

Press the DNPP button on the remote control.
“SNPP” will be displayed once the seek mode is entered.
The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened
to are displayed for 5 seconds each.
The display band switches in the following order:

= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +

Each time you press the ¢ button, the station display
switches in the forward direction.
Each time you press the 4 button, the station display
switches in the reverse direction.
Stations which have no names will be displayed as frequencies.

NOTE

Changing the Displayed Band

Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM displays, in that order.
Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the
reverse direction.

2

Once the name is displayed for the station you want to listen
to

Press the OK button.
Reception starts of the displayed station, and the seek mode
ends.

Cancelling mode during input:

Press the DNPP button.
The seek mode is cancelled.

(Function of Remote)

RDS features

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RDS (Radio Data System)

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

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.

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

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

Turning AF Function On/Off:

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Displaying Frequencies:

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

NOTE

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

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RDS features

Only available in the FM2 and FM3

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

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

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region is restricted.

Turning Region Restrict Function On/Off:

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

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

If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin
begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin
ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will
begin playing again.

NOTE

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

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

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

NOTE

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

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

• If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information
station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network>
services, you can still have traffic information received.

• Holding the TI button down for one second or more when the TI
function is on in the disc control mode results in a change to the
frequency display of the traffic information station for five
seconds.

Traffic Information Function

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

Turning TI function On/Off:

Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and
off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI
indicator will turn on.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "TRAFFIC" will
be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset volume.

Auto TP Seek Function

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

Turning Auto TP Seek Function On/Off:

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Auto TP Seek

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting

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

Turning News Bulletin Function On/Off:

1

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

2

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

NOTE

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

3

Changing the Function Setting

Press either the FM or AM button.

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

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

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

NOTE

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

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

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

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RDS features

Only available in the FM2 and FM3

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

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

English

1

Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.

2

Adjust the volume to the desired level.

3

Hold down the TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.
The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the
data has been stored.
Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the
preset level.

NOTE

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

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

Programme Type (PTY) Function

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

1

Press the 38(PTY) button.
“PTY” is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)
Mode entered.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will
automatically turn off.

NOTE

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

NOTE

Changing the Display Language to French, German, or Swedish

In the PTY mode, hold down the 38(PTY) button for one second
or more to display the name of the language currently used.

If you want to change the language, press the preset button for
the desired language and then the 38(PTY) button.
English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4 .

2

Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type
of programme you want to listen to.
The selection includes:

Speech (Speech) ↔ 1.News (News) ↔ 2.Current Affairs
(Affairs) ↔ 3.Information (Info) ↔ 4.Sports (Sport) ↔

5.Education (Educate) ↔ 6.Drama (Drama) ↔ 7.Culture
(Culture) ↔ 8.Science (Science) ↔ 9.Varied (Varied) ↔

10.Pop Music (Pop M) ↔ 11.Rock Music (Rock M) ↔

12.Easy listening Music (Easy M) ↔ 13.Light Classical (Light
M) ↔ 14.Serious Classical (Classics) ↔ 15.Other Music
(Other M) ↔ 16.Weather (Weather) ↔ 17.Finance (Finance)
↔ 18.Children’s programmes (Children) ↔ 19.Social Affairs
(Social) ↔ 20.Religion (Religion) ↔ 21.Phone In (Phone In)
↔ 22.Travel (Travel) ↔ 23.Leisure (Leisure) ↔ 24.Jazz
Music (Jazz) ↔ 25.Country Music (Country) ↔ 26.National
Music (Nation M) ↔ 27.Oldies Music (Oldies) ↔ 28.Folk
Music (Folk M) ↔ 29.Documentary (Document) ↔ Music
(Music) ↔ Speech (Speech)↔

(Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28)

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

1. Music 2. Speech 3. News

4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical 6. Varied

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

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

3

Seeking the selected programme type

Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies
with your selected type of programme.
The display blinks and the seek starts.
If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the
station is displayed and the station is tuned into.
“PTY” blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.

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If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection
mode will turn off automatically.

NOTE

If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2
and 3 above.

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme:

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

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

Press the 38(PTY) button.

Text Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text
to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and
automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual
scrolling.

To scroll manually:

1

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

2

Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one
scrolling display of the text.

Manual/Automatic scroll switching:

1

Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

2

Keep pressing the ¢ button until the Text scroll function
appears in the display.
Pressing the 4 button results in the functions being switched
in the reverse order.
The text scroll function is displayed with "SCL Auto" or "SCL

Manu".
"SCL Manu" (Manual scrolling)
"SCL Auto" (Automatic scrolling)

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

To scroll automatically:

1

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.
The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.

2

Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one
scrolling display of the text.

NOTE

The setting of the text scroll function is in common with Text
Scroll for disc control.

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RDS features

B NR

MTL

IN

III

Only available in the FM2 and FM3

Radio Text

You can display textual information being transmitted by RDS
stations.

English

Turning on Radio Text Display Mode:

Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows.
Select the Radio Text Display mode.

Programme Service name
Radio text

Cassette player features

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SRC

Release button

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NOTE

If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text while
the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will appear
in the display. Whist awaiting reception, "WAITING" will be
displayed.

2WARNING

To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst
on the road.

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B NR

MTL indicator

B NR indicator

Tape indicator

B.S

REP

¢ indicator

Tape side

MTL

AM

Mode display

Number of tracks to skip

¢

Playing Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

A press of the release button results in the faceplate dropping
open to the front, thereby exposing 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 on the right
side of the faceplate with your hand until it locks.
The ¢ 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 button repeatedly until the tape mode is
obtained.
“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 drop open the faceplate.
Press the 0 button located near the cassette insertion slot.
The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.
Push back on the right side of the faceplate with your hand until
it locks.

0 button

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 apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place
objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.

•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
whilst. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to
the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the FM button.

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

Cancelling:

Press the PROG button.
Normal tape play returns.

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction

Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system.

Turning Dolby NR On/Off:

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

2CAUTION

• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere

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Cassette player features

Switching Tape Types

Select type of tape being played.

Switching Tape Types:

English

Press the MTL button to switch the MTL 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:

CrO2 (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV)
Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to
suffer.

Tape Advance

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

Rewinding tape to the beginning of current track:

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

To advance to the beginning of the next track:

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

NOTE

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

Blank Skip

Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track
when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected,
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.S ON" is displayed when the blank skip function is turned on.

NOTE

• If the blank space contains hiss noise, the blank skip function
may not work correctly.

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

Music Repeat

Repeatedly plays the current track.

Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off:

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

Cancelling Music Repeat Function:

Press either the REP or PROG button.

NOTE

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

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External disc control features

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RDM

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4

D.SCN

Track time

TEXT

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■ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected,
please also see the instruction manual of this unit.
Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.

■ When a unit that is not equipped with an O-N switch, or the
changer switching unit "KCA-S200" is connected, "O"-

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operation will be set.

"N"-operation:

• The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.

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• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been
registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc
Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to
which the disc title has been recorded.

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DISC

"O"-operation:

-

• CD text cannot be displayed.

• Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be
registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z
0~9 /, +, –, ∗, =, <, >, [ , ]".

• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been
registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names
function.

NOTE

The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play
functions may not be operational depending on the unit.

Track number

Disc indicator

III

Disc number

— 19 —

External disc control features

Playing Disc mode

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

English

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".

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

cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play automatically resumes.

Track Search

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

Making a Reverse Track Search:

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

NOTE

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

Making a Forward Track Search:

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

NOTE

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

Disc Search

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

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the DISC
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.

– button to display the desired disc number.

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Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Press the DISC

+ button to display the desired disc number.

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

NOTE

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

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the current track or disc.

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

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

▼

Track Repeat ON

▼

Disc Repeat ON

▼

Track/Disc Repeat OFF

"TREP ON" is displayed and the track number blinks in the
display when track repeat is on.
"DREP ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the
display when disc repeat is on.

NOTE

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

Starting the Track Scan :

Press the SCAN button. "TSCN ON" is displayed and the first 10
seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in
order.
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

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

NOTE

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

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

Disc Scan

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

Starting the disc scan:

Press the D.SCN button. "DSCN ON" is displayed and the first
10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in which they
are loaded on the changer.
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:

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

NOTE

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

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

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

Track Scan

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

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External disc control features

Random Play

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

1

English

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

NOTE

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

2

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

NOTE

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

Magazine Random Play

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

1

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

NOTE

This function is not available with the following models:
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

2

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

NOTE

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

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

Presetting Disc Names

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

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

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

2

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

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.
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the
TRACK

+ or TRACK– buttons, respectively, on the remote

control.

4

Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character.

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Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
Numerals and symbols: 1~9 0 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: байинмутъщСЗ®Я‹flвдк

NOTE

The operation and characters that can be entered may change
as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.
A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode.
Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such
as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the
procedure described below.
Press the DISC
character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and
numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, –, *,
=, <, >, [ and ].

5

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

6

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

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+ or DISC– button to display the desired

changes.

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

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

Switching Display for Discs:

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

Track time
Disc name (DNPS)
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 (see p. 22).
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 NAME" is displayed for MD.

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

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External disc control features

Text Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to
be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic
scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling.

English

To scroll manually:

1

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

2

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the titles.

Manual/Automatic scroll switching:

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly to switch the function to be
set to the text scroll function.
Pressing the 4 button results in the functions being switched
in the reverse order.
The text scroll function is displayed with "SCL Manu" or
"SCL Auto".
"SCL Manu" (Manual scrolling)
"SCL Auto" (Automatic scrolling)

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

To scroll automatically:

1

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.

NOTE

When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed
in one scrolling display.

2

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the titles.

NOTE

Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

(Function of remote control with DNPP button)

If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to
in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start
playing it.

1

Press the DNPP button on the remote control.
"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset play
mode is entered.
The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to
which you are currently listening are successively displayed for
five seconds each.
In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not been
disc name preset will display "NO NAME".

NOTE

• This function can only be used in disc changers that were
manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units
cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been
made by the unit that is playing.

• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before
will appear as "NO ACCES" when the disc names are displayed.
When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO ACCES"
display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it using the
disc scan or a similar function to display the disc name.
Also note that "NO DISC" will be displayed when a disc has not
been loaded.

Rapid display (forward / reverse):

Press the DISC
Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset
names/disc titles in order.
Pressing the DISC– button will rapidly display the preset
names/disc titles in reverse order.

2

When the name appears for the disc you want to play

Press the OK button.
The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled, and the disc
name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.

To cancel DNPP mode:

Press the DNPP button.
The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be cancelled.

+ or DISC– button.

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Bass
Treble

Balance

Fader

Other features

II

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CLK

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AM

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Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

1

Press the AUD button to enter the control 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.

NOTE

Source tone memory

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

3

Clock display

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

Adjustment

mode

(Display)

Bass ("BAS")

Treble("TRE")

Balance("BAL")

Fader ("FAD")

Bass decreased.
Treble decreased.

Left channelemphasized.
Rear channel increased.

Operation of Audio control button

4 button ¢ button

Bass increased.
Treble increased.

Right channel emphasized.

Front channel increased.

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4

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

Other features

Switching Graphic Display

This function permits the graphic display to be switched to one
that is linked with the volume level value or to display various
modes. The initial setting is ON (displaying various modes).

English

Turning the Graphic Display On/Off:

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Graphic
Display function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "GRAP ON" or "GRAP OFF"
in the display, indicating that the Graphic display is on or off,
respectively.
"GRAP ON" (The graphic display works.)
"GRAP OFF" (The graphic display does not work.)

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

When making audio adjustments, even when this function is on,
the display will be linked to the audio adjustment value, not the
display of the various modes.

Switching Display

You can change the display in each mode.

Changing the Display:

Each time you hold down the CLK button for one second or
more, the display changes as follows:

Graphic display
Track time (Only during disc play)
Track number (Only during disc play)

Clock

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

NOTE

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

Turning Dimmer On/Off:

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Automatic Dimmer Function

The display dims when the car's lights are turned on.

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NOTE

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

TEL Mute

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

NOTE

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

When the telephone rings:

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

Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:

Press the SRC button.
"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the
original source is restored gradually.

Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:

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

Selectable Illumination

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

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable
Illumination function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "COL GRN" or "COL AMB" in
the display, indicating that the current colour is green or amber,
respectively.

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Touch Sensor Tone

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

Turning the Beep On/Off:

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

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Other features

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

To adjust the contrast:

English

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Contrast Adjustment
function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "CONT ##" in the display,
indicating that the Contrast Adjustment mode is on.

3

Switching settings

Press either the AM or FM button.
Press the FM button to change the setting values higher, and
press the AM button to change them lower. Settings may be
made from 0 to 10.

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

The "##" display in the contrast adjustment mode will differ
depending on the setting. The initial setting value is "5".

Adjusting Time

With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time
automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations
(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also
set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function
is turned off. The factory default is automatic time adjustment.

Adjusting Time Automatically:

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

NOTE

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

Turning Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off:

1

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

2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Automatic Time
Adjustment function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "SYNC ON" or "SYNC OFF"
in the display, indicating that the Automatic Time Adjustment is
on or off, respectively.
"SYNC ON" (Automatic time adjustment)
"SYNC OFF" (Manual time adjustment)

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Adjusting Time Manually:

1

Turn off the Automatic Time Adjustment as mentioned above.

2

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

3

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

4

Hold down either the AM or FM button for two seconds or
more to enter the Time Adjustment mode.
The hour display will blink.

5

• 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.

6

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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Theft Deterrent Faceplate

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

Removing Faceplate:

Press the release button and drop open the faceplate.
In its dropped condition, whilst drawing the faceplate to one
side, pull it to the front and remove it.

Release button

SRC

DAB

POWER
OFF

CLK

FM

DISC

PROG/PTY

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DISC

B NR

ATT

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4

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VOL ADJTI

AM

MENU

AUD

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 whilst detached.

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

Reattaching Faceplate:

Hold the faceplate so that the operation face faces the front
toward you and press until it locks. The faceplate will be set
and the unit will be operational.

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NOTE

When there is difficulty in setting the faceplate, align the
depression on the left side of the faceplate with the shaft of the
unit, then lock.

AM

FM

Shaft

Depression

— 29 —

Other features

Disabled System Indicator (DSI)

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

English

Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off:

1

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

2

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

3

Switching settings

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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Accessories

External view Number of items

1

2

3

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

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

Installation Procedure

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

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

3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.

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

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

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the reset button.

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 cable connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

English

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

External Power
Connector

Speaker
Connector

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)

Connector Function Guide

Cable Colour Functions

A–4
A–5
A–6
A–7
A–8

B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8

Yellow
Blue/White
Orange/White
Red
Black

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

Antenna Cord (ISO)

Battery
Power Control
Dimmer
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)

Connection

Rear Right (

+)

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

+)
–)

FM/AM antenna
input

Rear right
output (Red)

Front right
output (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

Ignition cable (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A

Connector B

Rear left output
(White)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Front left
output (White)

TEL mute cable (Brown)

8

8

1234567

1234567

Fuse (10A)

KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input

NOTE

To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult

each manual.

Wiring harness
(Accessory1)

Connect to the terminal that is

TEL MUTE

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

P.CONT

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

grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation.

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

— 32 —

2WARNING

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.32)

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.

Unit Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

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.

Unit Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

NOTE

When the connection is made as in 3, 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.

Installation

■

Installation

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

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).

Unit Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

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Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with

Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)

NOTE

Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)

a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.

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

Installation

■

1

English

Removing the hard rubber frame

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

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.

NOTE

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

— 34 —

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

4

Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, 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

Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before
calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

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

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

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

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

Nothing happens when the
buttons are pressed.

The sound quality is poor or
distorted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuse with one having the same rating.

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

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

experienced, the first tape was bad.

Press the Eject button.

the tape head" (see page 4).

is connected to a different speaker.

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

— 35 —

Troubleshooting Guide

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

The memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.

English

The TEL mute function does
not work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

External disc control mode

POSSIBLE 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 does not
play.

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

The specified CD is very dirty. Clean the CD.

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

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

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 page 4).

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

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

specified disc.

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

SOLUTION

If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:

• 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.

— 36 —

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

EJECT

NO DISC

E-04

BLANK

NO TRACK

NO PANEL

E-77

E-99

HOLD

¢

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 very 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.
] The next MD is automatically played back

No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
] The next MD is automatically played back.

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 centre.

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 "E- 99" 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 starts playing again.

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

— 37 —

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range

FM1: .................................................65.0 MHz – 74.0 MHz

English

FM2,3: ............................................87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Frequency step

FM1:.........................................................................30 kHz

FM2,3:......................................................................50 kHz

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

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

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

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

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

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

MW tuner section

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

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

LW tuner section

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

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

Cassette player section

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

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

Frequency response (70 µs)......................30 Hz – 18 kHz (±3 dB)

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 ................................................45 W × 4

Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V) ..........................28 W × 4

Tone action

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

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

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

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

General

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

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

Installation size (W × H × D) ...........................182 × 53 × 155 mm

Weight ...............................................................................1400 g

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