Kenwood KRC-X858 User Manual

KRC-X858
KRC-708

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE

MODE D’EMPLOI

RADIO CASSETTE

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new cassette-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KRC-X858/708 Serial number

© B64-1611-00 (KW)

Contents

Before use

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

General features

English

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

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

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

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

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

Audio Control Setting...................................................................................7

Mobile Preset...............................................................................................9

Switching Display.......................................................................................10

Non-Fading Output.....................................................................................10

Forced Closing ...........................................................................................10

Removing the Faceplate ............................................................................12

Faceplate Angle Adjustment......................................................................13

Tuner features

Tuning ........................................................................................................14

Station Preset Memory..............................................................................14

Auto Memory Entry ...................................................................................14

Station Name Preset (SNPS) .....................................................................15

Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) .............................................................16

Switching Display for Tuner.......................................................................16

RDS features (KRC-X858 only)

RDS (Radio Data System) ..........................................................................17

Alarm..........................................................................................................17

Radio Text Scroll ........................................................................................17

Program Type (PTY) Function ....................................................................18

Registration of a station as a PTY..............................................................19

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes..............................................................................20

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes ......................................20

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction ................................................................20

Switching Tape Types................................................................................20

Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)...........................................20

Blank Skip ..................................................................................................21

Music Repeat.............................................................................................21

Tape counter display..................................................................................22

External disc control features

Playing Disc mode .....................................................................................23

Switching Display for Discs .......................................................................24

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................24

Track Search ..............................................................................................24

Disc Search ................................................................................................24

Direct Track Search....................................................................................25

Direct Disc Search .....................................................................................25

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ................................................................26

Track / Disc Repeat....................................................................................27

Track Scan..................................................................................................27

Disc Scan ...................................................................................................27

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ................................................................26

Random Play ..............................................................................................28

Magazine Random Play .............................................................................28

Text / Title Scroll ........................................................................................29

Menu setting

Menu System ............................................................................................30

Touch Sensor Tone....................................................................................30

Manual Time Adjusting ..............................................................................30

Calendar Adjusting ....................................................................................30

Calendar Mode .........................................................................................31

Memo Mode ..............................................................................................32

Automatic Time Adjusting .......................................................................32

Manual Open Button Setting .....................................................................33

Traffic Information Function.......................................................................33

Clean Reception Circuit (CRSC) .................................................................33

Text Scroll ..................................................................................................33

Security Code.............................................................................................34

Selectable Illumination ...............................................................................35

Contrast Adjustment..................................................................................35

Dimmer ......................................................................................................35

Switching Graphic Display .........................................................................35

Black Mask.................................................................................................35

Time setting for removing the faceplate ...................................................35

Switching preout........................................................................................35

Dual Zone System .....................................................................................36

KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coodinate system).....................................................36

External Amp Control.................................................................................36

Basic operations of remote ..........................................37

Installation

Accessories................................................................................................40

Installation Procedure ................................................................................40

Connecting Wires to Terminals .................................................................41

Installation (non-Japanese cars).................................................................42

Locking the faceplate to the unit ...............................................................42

Removing the Unit.....................................................................................43

Installation (Japanese-cars) ........................................................................44

Troubleshooting guide ..................................................45

Specifications ...............................................................48

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:

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

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

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.

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

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

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.

The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.

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

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

2

2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You cannot connect the unit directly to the
following CD automatic changers. If you
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 cord.

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

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

• 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.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.

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Safety precautions

NOTE

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

English

• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
RESET button. When the faceplate controls
are not visible, press the left part at the
upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on
p.11) for as many times as you have preset
to make the faceplate controls appear. The
unit returns to factory settings when the
RESET button is pressed. If the unit still fails
to operate properly after the RESET button
has been pressed, contact your local
KENWOOD dealer for assistance.

• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.

ATT

LOUD

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

Reset button

• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.34) to prevent theft.

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

AUTO

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

AME

• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.

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

Cleaning the Tape Head

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

Handling Cassette Tapes

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

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

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

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.

SRC

PROG/ PTY

DAB

EJECT

DISC

FM

AM

DISP

MENU

NAME.S

NF

DISC

AUD

CLK

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

2CAUTION

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

Cleaning the Unit

OFF

• Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as on
dashboards and other spots exposed to
direct sunlight, or near heater outlets. They
can deform the cassette.

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

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

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
”DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

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General features

u

d

FM

AM

SRC

CLK

AUD

DISP
NAME.S

AUTO
AME

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

ATT

LOUD

NF

DISC

DISC

DAB

OFF

EJECT

MENU

PROG/ PTY

ATT / LOUD

#1 ~ 6

FM

AM/NF

AUD

4

¢

CLK

SRC /OFF

Signal sensor

Power

You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the
faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the
unit, and shutting off the audio.

Power ON/OFF:

When you turn your vehicle's ignition on, the unit's power will
also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control
panel.
When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will
reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu. The unit's power will turn off.
Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period.
For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page12).

NOTE

• When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and
return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the
action.

ATT indicator

£ indicator

LOUD indicator

• The status of the security code Function (P.34) is display
whenever the power is switched on.
"CODE ON" (Security code has been registered)
"CODE OFF" (Security code has not been registered)

2CAUTION

Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles

• Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is
reversed.

• Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit,
including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit’s
mechanism.

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General features

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

English

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

▼

Tuner mode

▼

Tape mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Selecting standby mode:

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

NOTE

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

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

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

NOTE

Presetting AUX-name

In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two
seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc
Names (DNPS)" (page26).

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

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

NOTE

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates
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:

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

NOTE

The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.

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Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

1

Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.

2

Selecting mode

Press either the FM or AM button.
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will
change.
Please refer to the following for the contents of the
adjustment modes.

NOTE

Source tone memory

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

3

Adjust each mode

Press the 4/¢ button.
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.

4

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

"Kex"/"ec4"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting

Press the preset buttons (#1-6).
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system
is on. (page36)

• You can call the following settings with this function; bass
center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of
the mobile preset plan mode.

#6;Scan of #1-5

Function of the KRC-X858

"Bass F" : Adjust the center frequency of the bass.

Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality
factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass
quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page36)

"Bass" : Adjust the bass level.

Setting values: - 8 – + 8

Function of the KRC-X858

"Bass Q" : Adjust the Bass quality factor.

Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page36)

Function of the KRC-X858

"Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.

Setting values: ON / OFF

(When the bass extend mode is set to on, low
frequency response is extended by 20%.)

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. (page36)

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General features

Function of the KRC-X858

"Tre F" : Adjust the center frequency of the treble.

English

Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is
on. ( page36).

"Treble" : Adjust the treble level.

Setting values: - 8 – + 8

"Balance" : Adjust the balance level.

Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15

"Fader" : Adjust the fader level.

Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15

Function of the KRC-X858

"HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front

output.

Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

NOTE

You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear
output,including preouts.The high-pass filter works except during
non-fading preout when switching to non-fading.The factory
default settings for front output and rear output are "Through" .

Function of the KRC-X858

"HPF R" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear

output.

Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

NOTE

You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear
output,including preouts. The high-pass filter works except during
non-fading preout when switching to non-fading. The factory
default settings for front output and rear output are "Through" .

Function of the KRC-X858

"NF Level" : Adjust the Non-fading output level.

Setting values: - 15 – + 15

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function
is set to on.( page10).

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

Function of the KRC-X858

"LPF NF" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-

Fading output.

Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function
is set to on.( page10).

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

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Function of the KRC-X858

"NF Phase" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.

Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°)

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function
is set to on.( page10).

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

"V OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected by

adjusting the level difference between the basic
sound level and the required level.

Setting values: - 8 – 0

Function of the KRC-X858

Storing your sound settings:

Press a preset button (#1-6) for at least two seconds.

NOTE

• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate
system is on.( page36).

• The settings you can preset are, bass center frequency, bass
level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center
frequency, and treble level.

Function of the KRC-X858

Recalling your sound settings:

Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center
frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension,
treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode.

NOTE

This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is
on.( page36).

Function of the KRC-708

Mobile Preset

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of
speakers.

1

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

2

Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.

3

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows.

OFF / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker /
For 5/4 in. speaker

4

Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system
is on. (page36)

• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.

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General features

Switching Display

You can change the display in each mode.

Changing the Display:

English

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches as
follows:

Mode display

Clock

Date

NOTE

The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.

Function of the KRC-X858

Non-Fading Output

You can turn the non-fading output on and off while the preout
is switched to the non-fading preout.

Turning non-fading output On/Off :

Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function
ON or OFF.
"NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.

Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):

Press the SRC button for at least one second.
The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to
hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate
during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the
faceplate" (page12).

NOTE

• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn
off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object
and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it
off again to have it close properly.

• While the control panel is moving, pressing the buttons will not
have any effect. Do not try to press the buttons on the control
panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may
damage the unit.

• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left
closed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open
no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off, unless
"Manual Open button" at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in
order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when
letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this
way.

To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:

Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate for as
many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button
Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu. The faceplate will open and
show the control panel.

NOTE

When you set the Manual Open Button setting to 2 or 3, press
the upper left part of the faceplate without pausing. If you do not
press that part without pausing, the command cannot be verified
correctly.

Forced Closing

This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is
being serviced etc.

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— 11 —

Faceplate lock switch



General features

Removing the Faceplate

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter
theft.

English

Removing the faceplate:

1

Choose the way from among the following and open the
faceplate.
Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one
second, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate
(as illustrated on p.11) for as many times as you have preset in
the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu
when the control panel has been hidden.

2

Set the faceplate's angle adjustment switch to "0" to set the
faceplate angle to the vertical.
For details, refer to "Faceplate Angle Adjustment" (page 13).

NOTE

If the faceplate's angle adjustment switch is not set to "0" when
mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket, it may be
difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be
securely attached and could fall off.
Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the
faceplate.

3

Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period
which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the
faceplate" in the menu.

• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully
open. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might
result in damage to the unit.

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

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

• Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate
bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.

NOTE

• Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the unit’s power to turn
off. If you want to operate the unit again, remove the faceplate
from the faceplate bracket completely and then reattach 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

Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front
toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the
faceplate bracket.

2CAUTION

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

2

Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

4

Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.

2CAUTION

NOTE

If the faceplate bracket's angle was not set to the vertical when

— 12 —

the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely

#1 ~ 6

FM

AM

SRC

CLK

AUD

DISP
NAME.S

AUTO

AME

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

ATT

LOUD

NF

DISC

DISC

DAB

OFF

EJECT

MENU

PROG/ PTY

FM

AM

4

¢

SRC

AUTO/AME

DISP/NAME.S

38

attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and
pulling it gently towards you.

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.

Adjusting faceplate angle:

Press the ¡ (EJECT) button to make the faceplate slide open,
and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment
switch.
Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2.

0 1 2

Tuner features

0 1 2

0

2

1

NOTE

• Firmly slide the switch until it clicks.

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1

or 2.

• Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the
faceplate.

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Band display

Preset station number

ST indicator

Frequency

Preset station number

AUTO indicator

Tuner features

▼

Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

▼

Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

▼

Manual (Manual Tuning)

Tuning

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

English

lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Selecting Tuning Mode:

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

Tuning:

1

Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner
mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been
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 (which are used for groups
of preset stations).
Press the AM button to select the AM band.

3

• Auto Seek Tuning
Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.
Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.

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

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

NOTE

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

received.

Station Preset Memory

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

1

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

2

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

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

NOTE

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

Auto Memory Entry

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

1

Select the band for auto memory entry.

2

Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto
memory entry.
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

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

Special characters: байинмутъщСЗ®Я‹fl

âäêë

опфцыьсз©Ж›fi

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

NOTE

• When the local seek function is turned while 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.

Station Name Preset (SNPS)

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

1

Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to
enter.

NOTE

The station name preset function cannot be used when a
program service name or radio text is displayed.

2

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

3

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the
desired position.
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢
button to the right.

4

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

5

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

NOTE

You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.

6

Assigning Names

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

NOTE

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

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

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

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Tuner features

Station Name Preset Play (SNPP)

(Function of Remote)

You can search for the station for any station if its name has

English

been preset using Station Name Preset.

1

Press the DNPP button on the remote.
"SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play
mode is entered.
The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened
to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each:

= 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 whose names have not been stored 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 station name
preset play mode ends.

Canceling mode during input:

Press the DNPP button.
The station name preset play mode is canceled.

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

Station frequency

SNPS name (only when being preset) /
Program Service name (during RDS station reception)
(KRC-X858 only)

Radio text (only during RDS station reception)
(KRC-X858 only)

NOTE

(KRC-X858 only)

• When receiving an RDS station to which a name has been
preset with Station Name Preset, switching to the program
service name/SNPS name display will result in the program
service name being displayed with priority.

• 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. While awaiting reception, "WAITING" will
be displayed.

2WARNING

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

Switching Display for Tuner

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

Changing the Display:

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RDS features

FM

AM

SRC

CLK

AUD

DISP
NAME.S

AUTO

AME

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

ATT
LOUD

NF

DISC

DISC

DAB

OFF

EJECT

MENU

PROG/ PTY

#1 ~ 6

FM

AM

4

¢

DISP/NAME.S

38/ PTY

Function of the KRC-X858

PTY indicator

™ indicator

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data
outside normal radio broadcast signals.
When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out
what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the
program service name, which appears in the display after the
frequency.
The ™ indicator turns on when an RDS station is being
received.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)
is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the
warning to be received under the following conditions:
during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information
function is turned on.

Radio Text Scroll

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

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. The display of
the text will be scrolled repeatedly.

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.

NOTE

Please see the menu settings (page33) about switching between
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

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RDS features

Function of the KRC-X858

Program Type (PTY) Function

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

English

1

Press the 38(PTY) button.
"PTY" is displayed once the program type selection mode is
entered.

NOTE

You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received.

2

Select the type of program to be received

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

Speech (Speech)

Music (Music)

1. News (NEWS)

2. Information (INFORM)

3. Sports (SPORTS)

4. Talk (TALK)

5. Rock (ROCK)

6. Classic Rock (CLS ROCK)

7. Adult Hits (ADLT HIT)

8. Soft Rock (SOFT RCK)

9. Top 40 (TOP 40)

10. Country (COUNTRY)

11. Oldies (OLDIES)

12. Soft (SOFT)

13. Nostalgia (NOSTALGA)

14. Jazz (JAZZ)

15. Classical (CLASSICL)

16. R&B (R & B)

17. Soft R&B (SOFT R&B)

18. Language (LANGUAGE)

19. Religious Music (REL MUSC)

20. Religious Talk (REL TALK)

21. Personality (PERSNLTY)

22. Public (PUBLIC)

(Speech.....1~4, 18, 20~22, Music.....5~17, 19)

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

type of programs:

1. Music 2. Speech 3. News

4. Sports 5. Classical 6. Jazz

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type

After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain
preset button, press that button for at least two seconds.
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the
new program type is stored.

3

Seeking the Selected Program Type

Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies
with your selected type of program.
The display blinks and the seek starts.
"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection
mode will turn off automatically.

NOTE

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

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Program:

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

Canceling Program Type Function During Its Operation:

Press the 38(PTY) button.

Confirming Program Type:

Press the DISP button.
The program type of the station currently tuned to will be
displayed for five seconds. During that time, "E" will blink in the
display.

NOTE

If you tune to frequencies for which no program type has been
stored, "No Entry" will be displayed.

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Registration of a station as a PTY

FM

AM

SRC

CLK

AUD

DISP
NAME.S

AUTO
AME

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

ATT

LOUD

NF

DISC

DISC

DAB

OFF

EJECT

MENU

PROG/ PTY

AM

B NR

B.S

REP

MTL

DISP

FM

4

¢

SRC

PROG

You can register a station as a program type.

To register a non-RDS station as a program type:

1

Tune your radio to the non-RDS station that you want to
register as the program type.

2

Press the PTY button to enter the program type selection
mode.

3

Press the FM/AM button to select the program type you want
to register. Follow the instructions in 2 to enter the program
type selection mode.

4

Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
The station will be registered as a program type, allowing it to
be the target of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are.

5

Press the PTY button to end the program type selection mode.

Cassette player features

Tape side

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Tape counter display

MTL indicator

B NR indicator

IN indicator

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

English

Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate,
showing the cassette (insertion) slot. Holding the cassette with
the tape exposed to the right, insert in the slot.
The faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing.
The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.

Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

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

Listening to the other side:

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

Eject:

Press the ¡(EJECT) button to stop tape play. The faceplate
will slide to eject the tape.
Press the ¡(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.

2CAUTION

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

NOTE

• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.

• The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the
¡(EJECT), SRC, and ATT buttons, as well as the volume
control button.

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

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the FM button.

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

Canceling:

Press the PROG button.
Normal tape play will begin.

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction

Listen to tapes recorded using Dolby B NR.

Turning Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off:

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

Switching Tape Types

Select type of tape being played.

Switching Tape Types:

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

2

CrO

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

Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)

Skip forward or backward to other tracks during playback.

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

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

Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):

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

NOTE

• During the first five seconds of each track, the previous track is
considered the "current" track. If you press the 4 button
during that period, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the
previous track and not the one you are listening to.

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

Canceling DPSS While It Is Operating:

Press the PROG button.

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

NOTE

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

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

Music Repeat

Repeatedly plays the track currently being listened to.

Turning Music Repeat On/Off:

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

Canceling Music Repeat:

Press either the REP or PROG button.

NOTE

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

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:

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Cassette player features

SCAN

RDM

REP

D.SCN

M.RDM

DISP/NAME.S

FM

AM

SRC

CLK

AUD

DISP
NAME.S

AUTO

AME

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

ATT

LOUD

NF

DISC

DISC

DAB

OFF

EJECT

MENU

PROG/ PTY

DISC-

DISC+

4

¢

SRC

38

Tape counter display

Switching the Tape display :

English

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

Play side/Tape counter

Play side

Play side/Tape running

NOTE

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

External disc control features

Disc number

Track number

Track time

Mode display

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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.

"N"-operation:

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

• 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.

"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.

Playing Disc mode

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

Playing Discs:

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

NOTE

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

Mode Display Examples

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

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

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

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

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

NOTE

• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc
in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer
has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts
playing it.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

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External disc control features

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.

Switching Display for Discs:

English

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

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

Track 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. 26). Note that depending on the unit, display
may not be possible.

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

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

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

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

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

Reversing Disc Play:

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

NOTE

Track Search

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

Making a Reverse Track Search:

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

NOTE

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

Making a Forward Track Search:

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

NOTE

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

Disc Search (Function of disc changers)

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

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the DISC

– button to display the desired disc number.

— 24 —

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

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Press the DISC
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.

+ button to display the desired disc number.

Function of the KRC-X858

Direct Track Search (Function of Remote)

Using the remote, directly input the track number that you
want to listen to.

1

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

2

Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the track number is
blinking.
The track starts playing.

Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating:

Press the 38 button.

NOTE

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

Function of the KRC-X858

Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote)

Using the remote, directly input the disc number that you want
to listen to.

1

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

NOTE

• Input "0" to select disc 10.

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

made only of the last number input.

2

Press either the DISC
inputted is blinking.
The disc starts playing.

Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating:

Press the 38 button.

+ or DISC– button while the number

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External disc control features

Button to press # Times pressed

Character

#3 1

1#2

#6 2

#2 3

#3 2

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

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

Special characters: байинмутъщСЗ®Я‹flвдк

ë

опфцыьсз©Ж›fi

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1

English

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.

• The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title
name or track title is displayed.

2

Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"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.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

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+ or DISC– button to display the desired
character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and
numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +
=, <, >, [ and ].

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input (KRC-X858 only)
(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997
are connected (except for KDC-C560), you can directly input
letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote.
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

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

NOTE

• The number of characters and discs whose names can be
stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is

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, –, ∗ ,

connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.

• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If
another disc happens to have the same specifications as one
that you have already stored a name for, the name will be
displayed for it, too.

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

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

Starting the Track Scan :

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

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

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

NOTE

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

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

Track / Disc Repeat

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

Turning Repeat Play On/Off:

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

▼

Track Repeat ON

▼

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)

▼

Track/Disc Repeat OFF

"T-Repeat/Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number blinks
in the display when track repeat is on.
"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the
display when disc repeat is on.

NOTE

Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Track Scan

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

Disc Scan (Function of disc changers)

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. "D-Scan ON" is displayed and the first
10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order 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 canceled when you eject the 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.

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External disc control features

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

(Function of Remote)

If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to

English

in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start
playing it.

1

Press the DNPP button on the remote.
"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 canceled.

+ or DISC– button.

Random Play

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

1

Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.
"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.
The track number will change over and over in the display as
the next track is being selected.
When the track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.

NOTE

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

2

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

NOTE

Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.

Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changers)

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

1

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

NOTE

This function is not available with the following models:

KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

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2

FM

AM

SRC

CLK

AUD

DISP
NAME.S

AUTO
AME

MTL/ M.RDM

D.SCN

REP

B.S/ RDM

SCANBNR

ATT

LOUD

NF

DISC

DISC

DAB

OFF

EJECT

MENU

PROG/ PTY

MENU

AM

FM

4

¢

DISP

38

SRC

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

NOTE

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

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Text / Title Scroll

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

To scroll automatically:

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

To scroll manually:

1

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

2

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

NOTE

Please see the menu settings (page 33) about switching between
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

Menu settings

TI indicator

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Menu settings

Menu System

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

English

operations.

1

Enter the menu mode

Press the MENU button for at least one second.
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current
settings displayed.

2

Selecting function to set

Press the FM button to search through the functions until you
see the one you want to adjust in the display.
Press the AM button to search through the functions
backward.
Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor

3

Changing setting for currently displayed function

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

4

Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

• Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

• If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not

operate properly, including the Traffic Information function and
the Alarm function.(KRC-X858 only).

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

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

Touch Sensor Tone

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

Display and setting:

"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on.
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

NOTE

(KRC-X858 only)

This adjustment is available only when the automatic time
adjustment is set to off. (page32)

Display and setting:

1

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

2

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

3

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

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

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Calendar Adjustment

Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar
function.

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Display and setting:

1

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

2

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Calendar adjustment mode.
The date display will blink.

3

Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust

Press the 4 or ¢ button.
The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.

4

Adjusting the date

Press the FM or AM button
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.

5

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Calendar Mode

You can set the date formats of the calendar function.

Display and setting:

1

Select the display "Date Mode" during the selecting function in
the menu system.

2

Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you
want to show in the display.
The sample of the date format for today is displayed.

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Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

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

Special characters: байинмутъщСЗ®Я‹flвдк

ë

опфцыьсз©Ж›fi

Menu settings

Memo Mode

You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when
that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.

English

Display and setting:

1

Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function
in the menu mode.

2

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to
enter the Memo mode.
The date display will blink.

3

Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed

Press the FM and AM button.
If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.

4

Entering the month or day setting mode

Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day
setting mode.
The month display blinks when in month mode, the day display
blinks when in day setting mode.

5

Changing the month or day

Press the FM and AM button.

6

Entering the text input mode

Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
made.

7

Inputting / Changing the text

• Moving the cursor
Press the 4 and ¢ button.

• Changing the type of characters
Press the 38 button.
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters
switches as follows.

• Selecting the character
Press the FM and AM button.

8

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

NOTE

• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set
when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function)
The DISP button for at least one second scrolls the display
once, regardless of the text scroll setting.
Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text
to disappear from the display.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for each text.

• The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases.

• To delete the date and text setting, set both the month and day

of the date to "00" or set all of the text to blanks.

Function of the KRC-X858

Automatic Time Adjustment

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 manual time
adjustment.

Display and setting:

"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment
"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment

Adjusting Time Automatically:

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Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several
minutes.
The clock will adjust automatically to the local time.

NOTE

The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to
is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another RDS
station.

Manual Open Button Setting

By pressing the button hidden behind the upper left part of the
faceplate during forced closing, you can open the faceplate.
Follow the directions below to preset the number of times that
this button needs to be pressed in order to open the faceplate.

Display and setting:

"OPEN SW 1" – "OPEN SW 3"

NOTE

The initial setting value is "1" .

Function of the KRC-X858

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.

Display and setting:

"TI ON" : The Traffic Information function is on.

When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast,
"TRAFFIC" will be displayed.
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.

"TI OFF" : The Traffic Information function is off.

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 you turn on the TI function, the motorized antenna will
extend automatically.

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
The factory default for this function is ON.

Display and setting:

"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on.
"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.

NOTE

Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on. In such a
situation, turn it off.

Text Scroll

This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text, and
Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be
displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic
scrolling is permitted. The factory default is automatic
scrolling.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling
"Scroll Manu" : Manual scrolling

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Step Button to press

# Times
pressed

Display

1

#1 4

3

6#2

2

#3 2

4

#4 1

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

Menu settings

Security Code

When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you
cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is
input. This function helps prevent theft.

English

NOTE

You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code
function. Turning off the power during the procedure will
deactivate the security code setting.
Once the security code function has been activated, "Security"
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be
possible to cancel this function afterwards.

1

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

2

Select the four digits to use in your security code.

NOTE

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

3

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

4

Keep pressing the FM button until the "Security" appears in the
display.
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.

5

Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds.
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating
the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"
appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.

6

Press the preset button and enter the security code that you
have selected in step 2.
Example: Use "3510" as the security code.

7

Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.
The security code will be set.
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the
code.

8

Press the Preset button and input the security code again.

9

Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to
input the code.

NOTE

If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode
will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 5 to 9
above again.

If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:

The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in
the display, asking you to input the security code.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter
the correct code to turn the unit on.

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Selectable Illumination

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

Display and setting:

"Color Green" : The color of the illumination is green.
"Color Red" : The color of the illumination is red.

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

Display and setting:

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

NOTE

The initial setting value is "5" .

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

NOTE

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

Display and setting:

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

Switching Graphic Display

You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.
The initial setting is ON.

Display and setting:

"Graphic ON" : The graphic display works.
"Graphic OFF" : The graphic display does not work.

Black Mask

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

Display and setting:

"BLK MASK ON" : The display will turn on by using only the

upper part of the display and the IN indicator

"BLK MASK OFF" : The display will turn on by using the whole

part of the display.

Time setting for removing the faceplate

You can set the interval during which the open control panel
cannot reverse to be hidden. During the period you have set,
the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket.

Display and setting:

"OFF WAIT" : 0s / 3s / 5s / 10s / 15s / 20s / 25s (s=sec.)

NOTE

If you do not slide the faceplate lock switch during the period
which you have set, the unit’s power turns off after the control
panel is automatically hidden.

Function of the KRC-X858

Switching preout

Switch the preout between the rear and non-fading. When you
switch to non-fading, you can adjust the volume separately.
The factory default is rear preout.

Display and setting:

"SWPRE Rear" : Rear preout
"SWPRE N-Fad" : Non-fading preout

NOTE

You cannot use the high-pass filter with non-fading preout.

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Menu settings

Function of the KRC-X858

Dual Zone System

The following operation allows separate sound sources to
control the output of the front and rear speakers. The Dual

English

zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is
set to the AUX mode.

Display and setting:

"Zone 2 ON" : The dual zone system function is on.
"Zone 2 OFF" : The dual zone system function is off.

NOTE

• You must purchase the optional KCA-S210A/CA-C1AX/KDC­CPS82/KDC-CX82/KDC-CPS85/KDC-CX85 device before you can
use this function.

• You can choose to send the AUX input through the rear
channel, and the unit’s tuner or tape source through the front
channel.

• The Bass, Treble and Loudness adjustments do not affect the
rear channel.

• When the Dual zone system is turned on, the External disc
control features cannot be used.

• When you set the Dual zone system to on while the non-fading
preout is switched on, the sound of the non-fading preout does
not be outputted.

KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system)

When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors
(Bass Frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble
frequency) appear during the audio control mode.

Display and setting:

"Kex/ec4/dB set ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and

"Kex/ec4/dB set OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not

can be adjusted.

appeared.

External Amp Control

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.

Display and setting:

"AMP BASS FLT" : Bass boost level is flat.
"AMP BASS +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
"AMP BASS +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

NOTE

As of December 1999, the power amplifiers controllable by the
main unit are as follows:
KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T

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Basic Operations of remote

A

T

T

TUNE
TRACK

DSIC

#0~9/A~Z

AM

Ð

123

456

789

0

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PRS TUV WXY

QZ

DNPP/

SBF

DIRECT

OK

REMOTECONTROL UNIT

DNPP

FM/DISC +

ATT

AM/DISC

–

–

+

OK

38

TUNE

+/¢/TRACK +

TUNE –/4/TRACK –

SRC

SRC

4

¢

38

FM

+

+

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OK

A

T

T

TUNE
TRACK

DNPP/

SBF

DSIC

REMOTECONTROL UNIT

DNPP/SBF

FM/DISC

+

ATT

AM/DISC

–

–

+

OK

38

TUNE

+/¢/TRACK +

TUNE –/4/TRACK –

SRC

4

¢

38

FM

+

AM

Ð

SRC

Ð

+

KRC-X858

2CAUTION

Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the
dashboard.

Loading and Replacing the Batteries:

Use two "AAA"-size batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as
illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the

+ and – poles aligned properly,

following the illustration inside the case.

KRC-708

2WARNING

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

NOTE

• The provided batteries are intended for use in operation
checking, and their service life may be short.

• When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace
both of the batteries with new ones.

NOTE

A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on
the unit that is connected.

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Basic Operations of remote

Basic operations

• VOLUME buttons

Press the + button to turn the volume up.

English

Press the – button to turn the volume down.

• SRC button

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

▼

Tuner mode

▼

Tape mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

▼

Standby 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-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected to this unit.
During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the
display.
When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace
the External Disc Control Mode.

• ATT button

Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its
original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or
turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

Tuner features

• 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons

Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the
preset tuning mode).
Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset
tuning mode).
Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.

• AM/FM button

Press the AM button to select the AM band.
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,
and FM3 bands.
During station name input, selects digits and symbols.

• OK button

During station name input, stores the already input data in
memory and ends the input mode.
During Station name preset play mode, selects station.

• DNPP button

Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode.

• 38 button

Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection (PTY) mode.
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station
name.

• Number/ letter entry buttons (KRC-X858 only)

Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.
Use to enter letters (alphabetical) during station name preset.

Cassette player features

• 4/¢ buttons

Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the
current track.
Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next
track.
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to skip backward or forward
to other tracks after entering the number of tracks used in
DPSS.

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• AM button

Rewinds the tape.

• FM button

Fast forwards the tape.

• 38 button

Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast
forward and rewind, this button stops the tape and starts playing
it.

• Number/ letter entry buttons (KRC-X858 only)

Use to enter the number of tracks you want to skip used in
DPSS.(#1-9)

External disc control features

• 4/¢ buttons

Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.
Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.

• DISC buttons

Press the DISC– button to search through the discs backward.
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward.
Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.

• 38 button

When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.
Press the same button again to start play again.
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc
name.

• OK button

During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory
and ends the input mode.
Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.

• DNPP button

Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.

• Number/ letter entry buttons (KRC-X858 only)

Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track
(disc) searches.
Use to enter letters during disc name preset.

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Accessories

L

R

R

L

TN

TN

TN

TN

External view

1

English

2

......... Number of items

.........1

.........1

External view

......... Number of items

7

8

.........1

.........1

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - battery.

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

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - battery.

3

9

.........1

4

0

.........1

5

.........2

6

.........2

2CAUTION

Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your
unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.

.........1

.........1

2CAUTION

• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect
the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and
off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a
power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery
wires, the battery may die.

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

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with
the same rating.

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

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if
you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the
car.

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

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

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

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FRONT • L

FRONT • R

REAR • L

REAR • R

P.CONT.

ANT.
CONT.

ILLUMI

EXT. CONT

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Rear left output (White)

Non-fading left output
(White) (KRC-X858 only)

Rear right output (Red)

FM/AM antenna input

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

When using the optional power amplifier, connect

Depending on what antenna you are using, connect

either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or

to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the

to its power control terminal.

film-type antenna.

To car light control switch

To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier

having the external amp control function.

Ignition key
switch

Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)

Battery

Non-fading right output(Red)
(KRC-X858 only)

ACC

Car fuse box

Front left output (White) Front right output (Red)

Wiring harness
(Accessory1)

Power control wire (Blue/White)

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black)

Ignition wire (Red)

Battery wire (Yellow)

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

KENWOOD disc changer /
DAB control input

NOTE

To connect the Disc changer or
DAB unit, consult each manual.

Fuse (10A)

White/Black

White

Gray/Black

Gray

Green/Black

Green

Purple/Black

Purple

To front left
speaker

To front right
speaker

To rear left
speaker

To rear right
speaker

2WARNING

If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car
chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire.
Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse
box.

2CAUTION

When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the
connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output
terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the +
connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the ­connector to a rear output terminal.

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Installation (non-Japanese cars)

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Installation (non-Japanese cars)

Firewall or metal support

English

Accessory4

Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with

a screwdriver or similar
Phillips truss
head sheet
metal screw
(commercially
available)

NOTE

Accessory2
Metal mounting
strap

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

utensil and attach it in

place.

Locking the faceplate to the unit

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Locking the faceplate to the unit

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

1

Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 12) and
remove the faceplate.

2

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

Accessory7

3

Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 12)" and
then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 6 mm) in any other screw
holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it
will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts
inside the unit.

2CAUTION

To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces
you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners
of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing
the panel may result.

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Removing the Unit

L

L

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Removing the hard rubber frame

Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.

Accessory0
Removal tool

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Removing the Unit

1

Make the faceplate control panel appear.

2

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

3

Remove the hex head machine screw with washer (M4×8) on
the back panel.

4

Insert the removal tool deeply, as illustrated, with the L on the
left and the R on the right.

Accessory4

L

NOTE

Accessory3
Removal tool

If the unit is removed while
the faceplate is closed, use
the removal tool with the left
and right reversed, as
illustrated.

5

Push upward the both

R

tools, as shown, and pull
the unit toward you until it
is halfway out. The unit
may drop if you pull it out
completely.

6

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

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8mm

5mm

5mm

8mm

Installation (Japanese-cars)

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Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars)

On the factory-installed radio bracket, flatten all
the tabs or holes that are not flush (except
those used for screws), using a hammer or
similar utensil.

English

Hole

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

Factory trim bezel

Tab

Accessory8
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)

After aligning the J-Car bracket
with the factory-installed radio
bracket, tighten the screws.

N

T

L

T

N

T

TN

N

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

R

Accessory5
for Nissan car

2CAUTION

Accessory6
for Toyota car

Damage to the unit will result
from using screws other than
those provided.

Accessory9
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on
bottom)

Once you have affixed the factory-installed radio bracket
with the screws, use a standard-tipped screwdriver (not
Philips) or similar utensil to pry the tabs of the J-Car
bracket to make them fit into the holes in the factory­installed radio bracket (depending on the car make).

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Tab

N … Nissan car
T … Toyota car

Troubleshooting Guide

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

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

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

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 the antenna out all the way.

The memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.

Attenuator is turned on. Turn off Attenuator.

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

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

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

The values of “V OFFSET” are low. Increase the values of “V OFFSET”. (see p. 9)

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 p. 4).

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

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

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

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

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

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.

fuse with one with the same rating.

Reset the fader or balance settings.

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

tape was bad.

Press the Eject button.

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

Check the speaker wiring.

terminal is connected to a different speaker.

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

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

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

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Troubleshooting Guide

CD/External disc control mode

SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

The disc control mode cannot
be selected.

English

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

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

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

The specified track will not
play.

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

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

The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD.

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

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

The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

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

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

Random play or magazine random play has been
selected.

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

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

specified disc.

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

Turn off random play or magazine random play.

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

If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:

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

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

EJECT

NO DISC

E-04

BLANK

NO TRACK

NO PANEL

E-77

E-99

HOLD

IN

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

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

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

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

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

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

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

Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
] Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "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 will start playing again.

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

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency Range (200 kHz Space) ....................87.9 - 107.9 MHz

Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 30dB) .....................9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

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

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Frequency Response (±3.0dB).................................30 Hz-15 kHz

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

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

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

AM tuner section

Frequency Range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz - 1700 kHz

Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20 dB)..............................28 dBµ (25 µV)

Cassette player section

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

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

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

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

Signal to Noise ratio

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

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

Audio section

Preout Level(mV)/Load

(KRC-X858; during CD changer mode)........4500 mV/10 kΩ

(KRC-708) ...................................................1800 mV/10 kΩ

Preout Impedance

(KRC-X858) ..................................................................80 Ω

(KRC-708) ...............................................................≤ 600 Ω

Maximum output power.................................................45 W x 4

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

Tone action

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

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

General

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

Current Consumption ............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 161 mm

.................................................7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-5/16 in.

Weight ..................................................................3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

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