Kenwood Cassette Player KRC 779R User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER

KRC-V879R

KRC-779R

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-1917-00 (EN)

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Safety precautions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer to be

connected:

To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"

switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to

"N".

When you connect a model with no "O-N"

switch, the converter cord CA-DS100

available as an option may be required. For

details, consult your Kenwood dealer.

If a model with no "O-N" switch is

connected, some unavailable functions and

information that cannot be displayed are

generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,

Magazine random play, and CD Text display.

Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,

C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers

can be connected.

2WARNING

2CAUTION

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the

following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully

locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of

place during collisions and other jolts.

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.

• When extending the ignition, battery or

ground cables, make sure to use automotive-

grade cables or other cables with an area of

0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent cable

deterioration and damage to the cable

coating.

• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave

any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal

tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange

smells, turn off the power immediately and

consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught

between the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to

strong shock.

The unit may break or crack because it

contains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the

LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The

liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your

health or even fatal.

2CAUTION

• To prevent short circuits when replacing a

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the

faceplate and the unit.

• During installation, do not use any screws

except for the ones provided. The use of

improper screws might result in damage to

the main unit.

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving

faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or

malfunction.

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD

contacts your body or clothing, wash it off

with soap immediately.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will

cause damage or breakdown.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Safety precautions

• 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.

Mask key

NOTE

If you have transmitted the Mask Key's

signal once to the unit in advance, you will

have to transmit it once again if the unit has

been removed from the battery. This

function helps prevent theft.

When using the unit for the first time:

In order to deactivate the demonstration

mode, be sure to press the transmit button

to transmit the Mask Key's signal.

If this procedure is not carried out, the

control panel of the unit will re-open in two

seconds even with your vehicle's ignition

turned off.

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the

RESET button. The unit returns to factory

settings when the RESET button is pressed.

After you press the reset button, the Mask

Key will be needed to restart the unit. If the

unit still fails to operate properly after the

RESET button has been pressed, contact

your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.

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2CAUTION

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Do not loose the "Mask Key".

If power is disconnected from the unit,

correct operation can only be restored by the

"Mask Key's" signal.

The "Mask Key" will also be required for

service repair.

Reset button

• Press the reset button if the CD auto

changer is first controlled and operates

incorrectly. The original operating condition

will return.

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult

to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

NOTE

If you send products in for repair that include

a mask key, make sure to present the unit

together with the mask key.

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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get

dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Handling Cassette Tapes

• Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone

slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a

pencil or the like in one of the spools.

Playing slack cassette tapes can result in the

tape tangling around the capstan and/or

pinch rollers, causing trouble.

• Do not play a deformed cassette or one

whose label is starting to come off, as it can

cause the unit to malfunction.

• Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as

above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other

spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near

heater outlets. They can deform the

cassette.

• Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,

such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes

are very thin, and can tangle easily around

the pinch rollers or other parts inside the

unit, causing unit failure.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it

with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.

If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the

stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral

cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.

2CAUTION

Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit

may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the

faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile

liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch

the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Tape Head

After you have used the tape player many

times over a long period, magnetic powder

from the tapes and dust accumulates on the

tape head, causing noise and a deterioration

in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a

cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use

in car audio systems.

• Remove a cassette tape from the unit when

not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a

tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the

tape head and cause unit malfunction.

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General features

Power

SRC/

PWR OFF

CLK ANG

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.

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Power ON/OFF:

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PWR 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.

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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" (page 10).

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NOTE

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• After installation of your Mask unit, be sure to transmit the

Mask Key's signal to deactivate the demonstration mode.

If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit

will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition

turned off.

ATT indicator

SYSTEM Q indicator

• 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.

2CAUTION

Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles

LOUD indicator

Clock indicator

• Make sure the console is uncovered whilst 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.

Speaker Setting indicator

SYSTEM Q indicator

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Clock indicator

ATT indicator

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

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

follows:

LOUD indicator

Speaker Setting indicator

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Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select

"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.

The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the

DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

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Tuner mode

▼

Tape mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Selecting the standby mode:

Volume

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" .

When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.

The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the

unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the

display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.

Increasing Volume:

Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.

NOTE

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit

that is connected.

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX

mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-

S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control

mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-

CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or

switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX

mode only).

During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show

in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode

will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

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

• If you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that

turns the power off automatically will be activated.

To find out how to set the time on the timer, and how to cancel

the timer function, refer to the section on the Power OFF Timer

function under Menu settings (page 36).

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

the attenuator function.

NOTE

Selecting AUX-name display

Holding down the DISP button for two seconds or more during

the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name

selection mode.

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General features

Loudness

Speaker Setting

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled

turned down.

with the System Q, according to types of speakers.

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The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is

on.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

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

Turning Loudness On/Off:

2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.

Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch

the loudness on and off.

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

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") /

For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch") /

For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")

4 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode.

NOTE

System Q

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types

of the music.

Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and

treble

Switching the Preset Sound Setting:

Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting

switches as follows:

Scan of Flat – Easy

(Default setting)

Easy

Jazz

Pops

TEL Mute

Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an

incoming call is received.

User memory*

*User memory:

Flat

The unit returns to the state

adjusted the last time with

the audio control setting feature.

Top 40

NOTE

Rock

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

phone.

As you proceed, each indicator would go on.

NOTE

When the telephone rings:

When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit

functions are temporarily interrupted.

The System Q function changes the values of the following

sound quality parameters:

Bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass

extend, middle centre frequency, middle level, middle quality

factor, treble centre frequency, and treble level.

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the

speaker setting mode.

Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:

Press the SRC button.

"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the

original source is restored gradually.

Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:

Hang the phone up.

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"CALL" disappears from the display.

The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is

returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.

hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate

during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the

faceplate" (page 10).

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 make it close properly.

• 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 whilst ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open

no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off.

You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone

else drive your car by keeping it closed this way.

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.

Sliding the faceplate:

Hold down the ANG button for one second or more.

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

Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

NOTE

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under setting 2.

• The face plate angle cannot be adjusted during tape play.

Forced Closing

This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is

being serviced etc.

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

Hold down the SRC button for one second or more.

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

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General features

Removing the Faceplate

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

theft.

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.

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2CAUTION

Removing the faceplate:

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.

1 Choose the way from among the following and open the

faceplate.

Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one second

or more when the control panel has been hidden.

2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

2 Holding the centre part of the faceplate, pull it out during the

period which you have set in the "Time setting for removing

the faceplate" (page 34) in the menu.

The faceplate bracket will automatically close.

Clock display

2CAUTION

Changing the Clock Display:

• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully

open. The detachment of the faceplate whilst 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.

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches

between the clock and each mode display.

NOTE

The clock indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after

removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause

damage to the unit.

NOTE

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be

damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate

in its special storage case whilst detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct

sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with

too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

Reattaching the Faceplate:

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Audio control features

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

AUD

1 Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter

the control mode.

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PWR OFF

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.

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NOTE

Source tone memory

Each source (tape, CD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own

memory in which to store the bass, middle, and treble tone

settings.

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The settings made for a particular source are then recalled

automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode

uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).

Selecting mode

Setting value

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.

NOTE

• Determining the parameters in the audio control setting will

clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are

replaced with the values made in the audio control setting.

• The following parameters can be set when the System Q

function on the menu settings is ON.

Bass centre frequency, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle

centre frequency, middle quality factor, and treble centre

frequency.

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Selecting mode

Setting value

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Audio control features

Bass Centre Frequency

Middle Centre Frequency

Adjust the centre frequency of the bass.

Adjust the centre frequency of the middle.

Display and setting:

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"Bsaa FRQ"/"Bass F" : 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.

"MID FRQ"/"MID F" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz.

Middle Level

Adjust the middle level.

Bass Level

Adjust the bass level.

Display and setting:

"MID"/"Middle" : - 8 – + 8

Display and setting:

"Bass" : - 8 – + 8

Middle Quality Factor

Adjust the middle quality factor.

Bass Quality Factor

Adjust the Bass quality factor.

Display and setting:

"Middle Q" : 1.0 / 2.0

Display and setting:

"Bass Q" : 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00

Treble Centre Frequency

Adjust the centre frequency of the treble.

Bass Extend

Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.

Display and setting:

"TRE FRQ"/"TRE F" : 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz

Display and setting:

"Bass EXT" : ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to

on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.)

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Tuner features

Treble Level

Adjust the treble level.

SRC

Display and setting:

"TRE"/"Treble" : - 8 – + 8

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Balance Level

Adjust the balance level.

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DISP

Display and setting:

"Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15

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Preset station number

Band display ST indicator

Frequency

Fader Level

Adjust the fader level.

Display and setting:

"Fader" : Rear 15 – Front 15

AUTO indicator

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Volume Offset

Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting

the level difference between the basic sound level and the

required level.

Preset station number

Frequency

Band display

ST indicator

Display and setting:

"VOL Offset"/"V Offset" : - 8 –

AUTO indicator

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Tuner features

Tuning

1 Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.

2 Press the DIRECT button.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is

obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is

selected.

"----" is displayed for 10 seconds.

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If you make no input in the 10-second period, direct access

tuning is automatically cancelled.

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.

3 Enter the frequency of the desired station.

If you want to listen to an FM station at 92.1 MHz, for

example, press 0, 9, 2, and 1.

If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz, for example,

press 0, 8, 1, and 0.

NOTE

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

3 • Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

• You cannot enter frequencies above or below what a band can

receive.

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).

• FM frequencies can only be input in 0.1 MHz steps, and not

0.01MHz steps.

Cancelling Direct Access Tuning:

NOTE

Press the DIRECT button again.

If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive

stations which were not originally memorized when travelling

long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such

cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station

seek will receive channel 1.

Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.

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

• Manual Tuning

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

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

NOTE

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

• The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

2 Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the

station, for two seconds or more.

received.

• Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode.

(page 35)

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

Direct Access Tuning

(Function of remote control)

You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM

(MW and LW) bands.

When you know the frequency of the station that you want to

listen to, you can input it directly for quick access.

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RDS features

Switching Display for Tuner

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

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Switching the Display:

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

follows:

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AUD

Programme Service name (only during RDS station reception)/

Station frequency

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Radio text (only during RDS station reception)

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DISP

Displaying Frequencies during programme service name

display:

Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.

The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five

seconds instead of the station name.

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NOTE

If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text whilst

the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will appear

in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, "Waiting" will be

displayed.

2WARNING

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

driving.

PTY indicator

TI indicator

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PTY indicator TI indicator

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RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System)

Traffic Information Function

RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive

signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as

network information being transmitted from radio stations.

When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS

capability), the programme service name of the station is

displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly

which station is being received.

RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data

for the same station. When you are making long trips, this

function automatically switches to the particular frequency

with the best reception for the particular network of stations

that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored,

allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations,

broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.

These include stations stored in the station preset memory

that you often listen to.

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to

tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin

is broadcast.

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Turning TI function On/Off:

Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.

When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.

When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and

off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI

indicator will turn on.

When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "Traffic Info" will

be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset volume.

If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin

begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin

ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will

begin playing again.

NOTE

Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically

switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band

is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI

stations in a certain band.

Enhanced Other Network

Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit

information about other RDS stations that have traffic

information. When you are tuned to a station that is not

transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts

transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches

to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.

NOTE

• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to

another TI station.

• When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception

starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic

information stations with better reception.

• If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information

station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network>

services, you can still have traffic information received.

• Holding down the TI button for one second or more when the

TI function is on in the tape or disc mode results in a change to

the frequency display of the traffic information station for five

seconds.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)

is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the

warning to be received.

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NOTE

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

Please see the menu settings (page 36) about switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and

news broadcasts.

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

2 Adjust the volume to the desired level.

3 Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.

The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the

data has been stored.

Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the

preset level.

NOTE

• The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner

reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the

listening volume of the tuner.

• You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news

bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at

minimum.

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 manually:

1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

To scroll automatically:

1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

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RDS features

24. Jazz Music

(Jazz)

Programme Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected

kinds of programmes.

25. Country Music

26. National Music

27. Oldies Music

28. Folk Music

(Country)

(Nation M)

(Oldies)

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(Folk M)

(Document)

1 Press the PTY button.

29. Documentary

"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)

Mode entered.

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

• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a

preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following

type of programmes:

If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will

automatically turn off.

NOTE

1. Music

4. Other Music

2. Speech

5. Serious Classical

3. News

6. Varied

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

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

2 Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the FM or AM button repeatedly until the type of

programme you want to listen to.

After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain

preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.

The previously stored data for that button are erased and the

new programme type is stored.

The selection includes:

Speech

(Speech)

(Music)

Music

1. News

3 Seeking the selected programme type

(News)

Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies

2. Current Affairs

3. Information

4. Sports

(Affairs)

(Info)

(Sport)

(Educate)

(Drama)

(Culture)

(Science)

(Varied)

with your selected type of programme.

The display blinks and the seek starts.

If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the

station is displayed and the station is tuned into.

"PTY Found" is displayed for about 30 seconds.

If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection

mode will turn off automatically.

5. Education

6. Drama

7. Culture

8. Science

9. Varied

NOTE

10. Pop Music

11. Rock Music

12. Easy Listening Music

13. Light Classical

14. Serious Classical

15. Other Music

16. Weather

(Pop M)

(Rock M)

(Easy M)

(Light M)

(Classics)

(Other M)

(Weather)

(Finance)

If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.

If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2

and 3 above.

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of

Programme:

When "PTY Found" is displayed, perform auto seek tuning.

The tuner scans for another station with the same type of

programme.

17. Finance

18. Children’s programmes (Children)

19. Social Affairs

20. Religion

21. Phone In

22. Travel

(Social)

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

(Religion)

(Phone In)

(Travel)

Press the PTY button.

23. Leisure

(Leisure)

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Cassette player features

Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY)

Function

SRC FM

Changing the display language to another language.

1 Press the PTY button.

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)

Mode entered.

AUD

ANG

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

2 Enter the Changing Language Mode

VOL ADJ NAME.S

Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode.

3 Changing the Display Language

Press the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display language will

change as follows:

B NR

B.S REP

MTL DISP

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English

Spanish

French

Dutch

German

Swedish

IN indicator

Tape running display

Play side

Portuguese

Norwegian

4 Press the DISP button to end the changing language mode.

MTL indicator

B NR indicator

KRC-779R

Tape running display

Clock indicator

Play side

IN indicator

MTL indicator

B NR indicator

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Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the 0(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate,

showing the cassette (insertion) slot. Holding the cassette with

the tape exposed to the right, insert it in the slot.

The faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing.

The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.

Press the FM button.

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Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

Cancelling:

Press the 38 button.

Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tape mode is

obtained. "TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been

selected.

Normal tape play returns.

The tape will start playing.

Listening to the other side:

Press the 38 button.

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction

Tape play switches to the other side.

Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system.

Eject:

Press the 0(EJECT) button to stop tape play. The faceplate will

Turning Dolby NR On/Off:

slide to eject the tape.

Press the 0(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.

Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.

The B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned on.

2CAUTION

When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with

the gear lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to

safety and move the gear lever or take an appropriate action,

then operate the unit.

NOTE

Switching Tape Types

Select type of tape being played.

• The sound will be temporarily muted whilst the faceplate is

moving.

• Remove a cassette from the unit when not listening to it for a

whilst. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to

the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.

Switching Tape Types:

Press the MTL button to switch the MTL indicator on and off

and to select the tape type.

Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback.

Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types:

CrO (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV)

Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to

suffer.

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Using DPSS (Direct Programme Search System)

Using DPSS with Remote Control

Skip forwards or backwards to other tracks during playback.

Make direct input of the number of tracks to be skipped during

playback.

Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks

(Rewind DPSS):

1 Enter the number of tracks you want to skip using the numeric

buttons on the remote control.

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.

Up to 9 tracks can be skipped.

2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button whilst the number is

blinking, depending on whether you want to skip backwards or

forwards.

Playback starts after the tape rewinds or fast forwards by the

specified number of tracks.

NOTE

You can skip up to 9 tracks this way.

Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the

indicated number of tracks.

Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):

Press the ¢ button.

• During the first 5 seconds of each track, the previous track is

considered the "current" track (i.e., the "0" 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 (i.e., the space between tracks).

However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 seconds or

contains noise, this function may not operate correctly.

Furthermore, sections that are recorded at low levels may

trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more.

Press once to fast forward to the next one track, twice to fast

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Up to 9 tracks can be skipped.

Playback is continued after the tape is fast forwarded by the

indicated number of tracks.

NOTE

• During the first 5 seconds of each track, the previous track is

considered the "current" track (i.e., the "0" 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 (i.e., the space between tracks).

However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 seconds or

contains noise, DPSS may not operate correctly. Furthermore,

quiet intervals within a song are detected as "blank spaces" if

they last for 4 seconds or more.

Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

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Cassette player features

Blank Skip

Switching Display for Cassette Tapes

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.

Switch the display that appears whilst tapes are playing.

Switching the Tape display:

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Each time you press the DISP button, the display during tape

play switches as follows:

Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off:

Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and

off.

Play side + Tape counter

Play side + Tape running

Play side

"Blank Skip ON"/"B.Skip ON" is displayed when the blank skip

function is turned on.

NOTE

• If the blank space contains hiss noise, the blank skip function

may not work correctly.

• Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip

function if they last for 10 seconds or more.

NOTE

The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an

approximation of the elapsed time.

Music Repeat

Repeatedly plays the current track.

Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on

and off.

"Repeat ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on.

Cancelling Music Repeat Function:

Press either the REP or 38 button.

NOTE

The music repeat function "knows" where a track begins by

detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between

tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4

seconds or contains noise, this function may not operate

correctly. Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may

trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more.

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External disc control features

Playing Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and

the playing of discs.

SRC FM

Playing Discs:

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc

control mode.

The disc will start playing.

AUD

ANG

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

NOTE

The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit

that is connected.

Mode Display Examples

SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP/

NAME.S

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

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

• "DISC1" , "DISC2" ...when two disc changers are connected

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Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

Track time

Track number

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".

Disc number

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Track time

Track number

Disc number

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External disc control features

Reversing Disc Play:

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

Hold down on the 4 button.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

Switching Display for Discs:

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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

cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which

point normal play automatically resumes.

Track time

Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track Search

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc

until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

NOTE

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name

function (page 28).

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

• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which

the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is

displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for

MD.

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting

the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution

messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some

characters may not be displayable.

Making a Reverse Track Search:

Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.

Press once to search back to the beginning of the current

track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous

track, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches

back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not

"recycled" to the last track on the disc.

Making a Forward Track Search:

Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.

Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the

last track on a disc.

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.

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Disc Search

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc

changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Direct Disc Search

(Function of disc changers with remote control)

Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc

number that you want to listen to.

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the AM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

decreases by one.

1 Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the

number of the disc that you want to listen to.

The selected disc number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.

If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the

number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Press the FM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

increases by one.

NOTE

• Input "0" to select disc #10.

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

be made only of the last number entered.

• You cannot use the direct disc search function during random

play or magazine random play.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

"Load" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc

changer.

2 ^{Press either the DISC}+ or DISC– button whilst the number

inputted is blinking.

The disc specified in step 1 starts playing.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search During Its Operation:

Direct Track Search

Using the remote control, make direct input of the track

number that you want to listen to.

(Function of remote control)

Press the 38 button.

1 Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the

number of the track that you want to listen to.

The selected track number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.

If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the

number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.

2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button whilst the track number is

blinking.

The track specified in step 1 starts playing.

Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation:

Press the 38 button.

NOTE

You cannot use the direct track search function whilst during

random or magazine-random play.

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External disc control features

Track / Disc Repeat

Random Play

Repeat playing the current track or disc.

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

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and

off as follows :

1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on

and off.

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"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.

The display of the track number changes continuously as the

next track is being selected.

▼

Track Repeat ON

When the track has been selected, play starts.

The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being

played.

▼

Disc Repeat ON

▼

Repeat OFF

NOTE

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the

random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing

(with the random play function still turned on).

"Repeat ON"/"Track Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON" is displayed and

the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.

"Disc Repeat ON"/"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc

number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.

2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another track is selected and played.

NOTE

Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Track Scan

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

Magazine Random Play

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

order.

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Starting the Track Scan:

Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10

seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in

order.

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

function on and off.

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

"M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is

turned on.

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.

The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously

as the next track is being selected.

When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.

The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is

being played.

NOTE

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

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

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2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another disc/track is selected and played.

NOTE

• Magazine random play is cancelled 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 manually:

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

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

To scroll automatically:

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

The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.

NOTE

When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is

displayed in one scrolling display.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

NOTE

• Please see the menu settings (page 36) about switching

between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

• You cannot use the text scroll function during magazine random

play.

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External disc control features

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997

(except for KDC-C560) are connected, you can directly input

letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote

control.

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

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Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

• This function is not available for disc changers that do not

feature the Disc Name Preset function.

• The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the

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

is displayed.

“D”

“A”

“N”

“C”

“E”

2 Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.

"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is

entered.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

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

the name.

3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the

desired position.

6 Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK

button on the remote control.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢

The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is

cancelled.

button to the right.

You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4

or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote control.

If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be

stored with the characters input so far.

4 Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

NOTE

entered change as listed below.

Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

• The number of characters and discs whose names can be

stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is

connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.

• Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If

another disc happens to have the same specifications as one

that you have already stored a name for, the name will be

displayed for it, too.

• If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2

to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the

changes.

• Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored

in a disc changer.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

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

Special characters: á à

î ï

›

NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input

(Function of remote control with number/letter entry buttons)

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

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

(Function of Remote Control)

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

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

playing it.

1 Press the DNPP button on the remote control.

"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset

play mode is entered.

The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to

which you are currently listening are successively displayed for

five seconds each.

In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not

been disc name preset will display "NO NAME" .

NOTE

• This function can only be used in disc changers that were

manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units

cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been

made by the unit that is playing.

• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before

will appear as "NO ACCESS" when the disc names are

displayed. When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO

ACCESS" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it 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+ or DISC– button.

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 cancell DNPP mode:

Press the DNPP button.

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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 operations.

FM MENU

SRC

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PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

1 Enter the menu mode

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current

settings displayed.

AUD

ANG

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

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.

Function items change in the order of features that follow in

the menu system.

# 1-6

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Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor

tone function from on to off, first search through the

functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.

Menu display

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

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

RDS indicator

NEWS indicator

AUTO indicator

4 Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

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Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

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

operate properly, including the Traffic Information function, the

News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the

Alarm function.

Menu display

NEWS indicator

AUTO indicator RDS indicator

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procedure in step 4.

Mask Key

5 Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key again until the

full transmit level indicator lights up in the display.

"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the Mask key

function turning on.

If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unit

in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unit

has been removed from the battery. This function helps

prevent theft.

If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:

The first time you turn the unit on again, "TRANSMIT 1" will

appear in the display, indicating the setting mode has been

entered. Repeat steps 4 and 5 above, and transmit the signal.

You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"

appears in the display.

When using the unit for the first time:

In order to deactivate the demonstration mode, be sure to

press the transmit button to transmit the Mask Key's signal.

If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit

will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition

turned off.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

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

2 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

"MENU" is displayed first and then "Mask key" is displayed.

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

operation. It can be switched on or off.

3 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or

more.

"TRANSMIT 1" will appear in the display, indicating the setting

mode has been entered.

Display and setting:

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

"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

4 Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key until the full

transmit level indicator lights up in the display.

"TRANSMIT 2" will be displayed.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

Transmission part

Transmit button

NOTE

• Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you

transmit the Mask Key’s signal.

• If the Mask Key’s signal does not be received correctly, the

display will return to "TRANSMIT 1" . In this case, repeat the

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Menu settings

The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.

NOTE

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to

is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in

such a case.

NOTE

Egnlish

This adjustment is available only when the automatic time

adjustment is set to off. (page 32)

Display and setting:

1 Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function

in the menu system.

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the colour of the button illumination between

green and red.

2 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or

more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode.

The time display will blink.

Display and setting:

3 • Adjusting the hours

"Button Green"

Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM

button to make the hours go back.

: The colour of the illumination is green.

"Button Red" : The colour of the illumination is red.

• Adjusting the minutes

Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the

4 button to make the minutes go back.

4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment

mode.

Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the

clock counting.

Switching Graphic Display

This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the

display if there is too much information in the display.

Display and setting:

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

of the display. (Default setting)

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

part of the display and the IN indicator.

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.

Display and setting:

"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment (Default setting)

"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment

Adjusting Time Automatically:

Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.

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blue adjust mode.

Function of the KRC-V879R

The 4 and ¢ buttons are used to adjust the blue color

Variable Illumination Colour Setting

You can set the display to a desired colour.

tones, respectively.

Press the #3 button to end the blue adjust mode.

Display and setting:

6 To store the colour setting in the memory:

(colour preset memory)

1 Select the display "Color" during the selecting function in the

After adjusting the illumination colours, press the #5 button for

two seconds to store the colour setting in the memory.

Pressing the #5 button again recalls the stored colours from

the memory.

menu mode.

2 To set a colour manually:

Hold down on the 4 or ¢ button.

Pressing the ¢ button advances the colour, and pressing the

4 button reverses it.

NOTE

The Blue Adjust mode setting cannot be stored in memory.

When the desirable colour appears, release the button.

7 Press the MENU button to end the Variable Illumination Colour

3 To make the popular colours appear:

Setting mode.

Press the preset button(#1-4) for the desired color.

The buttons #1-4 are preset for the following four colours:

#1: White

#2: Red

#3: Blue

#4: Blue Green

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

4 To switch colours depending on the situation:

(Situational Mode)

Display and setting:

Each time you press the #6 button, the mode switches as

follows:

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

NOTE

▼

Scan Mode

The initial setting value is "5".

▼

SRC Mode

(Changing colours depending on the source being played)

▼

Time Mode

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

(Colour changes every six hours)

▼

Situational Mode off

NOTE

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

is not connected.

When the Situational Mode is off, the original colour setting

resumes.

Display and setting:

5 To finely adjust blue: (Blue Adjust Mode)

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

"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

Press the #3 button for two seconds or more to enter the

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Menu settings

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.

News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout

Setting

You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current

listening source, including other radio stations. When the

News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting

allows you to set the interval during which further news

interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news

interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.

Egnlish

Display and setting:

"Off Wait" : 0s / 3s (Default setting) / 5s / 10s / 15s / 20s / 25s

(s=seconds)

Display and setting:

"News OFF" (Default setting) , "News 00min" - "News 90min"

(min= minutes)

: When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the

News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.

When a news bulletin is received, "News" will be displayed

and reception will begin at the preset volume.

System Q

When this system is set to on, the System Q factors (Bass

centre frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle

centre frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble centre

frequency) appear during the audio control mode.

NOTE

• If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not

be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is

received.

• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-

code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other

Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.

• If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band,

the band is switched automatically to the FM band.

However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn

off the function.

Display and setting:

"System Q ON" : The System Q factors appear and can be

adjusted. (Default setting)

"System Q OFF" : The System Q factors do not appear.

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. (Default setting)

"AMP Bass +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).

"AMP Bass +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

NOTE

As of December 2000, the power amplifiers controllable by the

main unit are as follows:

KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T

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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.

Local Seek Function <In Tuner mode>

With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips

stations with relatively poor reception.

NOTE

Display and setting:

• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry

takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS

capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for

FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.

"Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on.

"Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off. (Default setting)

• When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory

entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.

• When the Traffic Information function is on, only the local traffic

information station frequency will be stored.

Selecting Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:

Press the 4 / ¢ button whilst auto memory entry is taking

place to stop the process.

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

lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Display and setting:

"Auto 1" : Auto seek tuning mode (Default setting)

"Auto 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode

"Manual" : Manual tuning mode

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to

another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the

same RDS network with better reception.

Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>

The RDS indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in

the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with

the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful

when you are travelling and do not know what stations are

available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

Display and setting:

"AF ON" : The AF function is on. (Default setting)

"AF OFF" : The AF function is off.

NOTE

Display and setting:

When no other stations with stronger reception are available for

the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the

incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function

in such a case.

1 Select the display "Auto-Memory" during the selecting function

in the menu system.

2 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or

more to start auto memory function.

The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.

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Menu settings

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

Monaural Reception

You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,

received with the AF function for a particular network, to a

specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the

region is restricted.

When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will

reduce noise and improve listening conditions.

Egnlish

Display and setting:

"MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on.

"MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off. (Default setting)

"Regional ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on. (Default

setting)

"Regional OFF" : The Region Restrict Function is off.

NOTE

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different

programmes or use different programme service names.

Text Scroll <In FM or External disc control mode>

This function permits the CD text, MD title, and Radio tex to be

scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.

Auto TP Seek Function

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling

"Scroll Manual"/"Scroll MANU" : Manual scrolling (Default

setting)

When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are

experienced when listening to a traffic information station,

another traffic information station with better reception will be

searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is

first powered on.

Display and setting:

"ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is on.

If the traffic information station you are tuned to

experiences poor reception, this function

automatically seeks another TP station. (Default

setting)

Power OFF Timer

Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when you

selected Standby mode.

If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is

automatically turned off.

"ATPS OFF" : The Auto TP Seek Function is off.

Display and setting:

"OFF – – – –" : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled.

"OFF 20min" : Unit's power goes OFF after 20 minutes.

(Default setting)

"OFF 40min" : Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes.

"OFF 60min" : Unit's power goes OFF after 60 minutes.

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Basic Operations of remote control

Accessory of the KRC-V879R

2CAUTION

Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the

dashboard.

Loading and Replacing the Batteries:

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).

Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated.

Keep on slide

Pull out

^{Insert the batteries with the}+ and – poles aligned properly,

following the illustration inside the case.

2WARNING

Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a

doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

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Basic Operations of remote control

Accessory of the KRC-V879R

NOTE

Basic operations

Selecting AUX-name display

Holding down the DISP button for two seconds or more during

the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name

selection mode.

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select

"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.

The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the

DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

• VOL buttons

Press the 5 button to turn the volume up.

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Press the ∞ button to turn the volume down.

• SRC button

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

follows:

▼

• ATT button

Tuner mode

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.

▼

Tape mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Tuner features

• 4/¢ buttons

NOTE

Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the

preset tuning mode).

• 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.

Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset

tuning mode).

Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX

mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-

S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control

mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-

CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or

switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX

mode only).

• AM/FM buttons

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

Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,

and FM3 bands.

• DIRECT/OK button

Enters and cancells the Direct access tuning mode.

During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show

in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode

will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

• If you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that

turns the power off automatically will be activated.

To find out how to set the time on the timer, and how to cancel

the timer function, refer to the section on the Power OFF Timer

function under Menu settings (page 36).

• 38 button

Enters and cancells the Programme Type Selection (PTY) mode.

• Number/letter entry buttons

Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.

Use to enter frequency of the desired station during Direct

access tuning mode.

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Cassette player features

External disc control features

• 4/¢ buttons

Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the

Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backwards.

Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forwards.

Used to move the cursor whilst entering disc name.

current track.

Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next

track.

• DISC buttons

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to skip backward or forward

to other tracks after entering the number of tracks used in

DPSS.

^{Press the DISC}– button to search through the discs backwards.

Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forwards.

Selects numbers and symbols whilst entering disc name.

• AM button

Rewinds the tape.

• 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.

• FM button

Fast forwards the tape.

• 38 button

Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast

forwards and rewinds, this button stops the tape and starts

playing it.

• 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.

• Number / letter entry buttons

Use to enter the number of tracks you want to skip used in

DPSS.

• DNPP button

Enters and cancells the Disc Name Preset Play mode.

• Number/letter entry buttons

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

2CAUTION

• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,

consult your KENWOOD dealer.

External view

Number of items

• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the

antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by

inserting jacks until they lock completely.

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.........2

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Egnlish

• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if

the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant

voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked

with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the

ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,

connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned

on and off with the ignition key.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not

caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with

the same rating.

• Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the

car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short

circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the

unconnected cables or the terminals.

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2CAUTION

The use of any accessories except for those provided might

result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the

accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

• Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which

they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if

you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part

in the car.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,

indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar

material.

• Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.

See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the

faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.

Installation Procedure

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

disconnect the -terminal of the battery.

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

unit.

3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.

4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the

speaker connector in your vehicle.

5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the

external power connector on your vehicle.

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to

make the faceplate control panel appear.

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)

Antenna Cord (ISO)

Connector Function Guide

FM/AM

antenna input

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

Cable Colour

Functions

Rear left output (White)

Rear right output (Red)

External Power

Connector

Front left output (White)

Front right output (Red)

A–4

A–5

A–6

A–7

A–8

Yellow

Blue/White

Orange/White Dimmer

Red

Battery

Power Control

Ignition (ACC)

Earth (Ground)

Connection

To KENWOOD disc changer/

Black

DAB control input/

REAR FRONT

KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100

Speaker

NOTE

Fuse(10A)

Connector

To connect these leads, refer to the

relevant instruction manuals.

B–1

B–2

B–3

B–4

B–5

B–6

B–7

B–8

Purple

Purple/Black

Gray

Gray/Black

White

White/Black

Green

Rear Right (+)

Rear Right (–)

Front Right (+)

Front Right (–)

Front Left (+)

Front Left (–)

Rear Left (+)

Rear Left (–)

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

External amplifier control

cable

(Pink / Black)

Green/Black

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

amplifier having the external amp

control function.

EXT.CONT.

TEL MUTE

Battery cable (Yellow)

TEL mute cable (Brown)

Ignition cable (Red)

Connect to the terminal that is

grounded when either the telephone

rings or during conversation.

NOTE

To connect the KENWOOD navigation

system, consult your navigation manual.

Connect either to the power control

terminal when using the optional

power amplifier, or to the antenna

control terminal in the vehicle.

Power control/ Motor antenna

control cable (Blue/White)

A–7 Pin (Red)

P.CONT.OUT

ANT.CONT.

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A

NOTE

If no connections are

made, do not let the cable

come out from the tab.

Connector B

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Installtion

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2WARNING

Installation

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.41)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the

type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper

connections to prevent damage to the unit.

Firewall or metal support

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1

below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,

make the connection as illustrated.

Screw (M4X8)

(commercially

available)

Egnlish

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

connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow)

is connected to the constant power supply.

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve

with a screwdriver or

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

Metal mounting

strap

(commercially

available)

2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected

to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is

linked to the ignition.

NOTE

Unit

Vehicle

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit

is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

3 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not

connected to anything, whilst the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected

to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4

(yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).

Unit

Vehicle

Connect to a power source that can be

turned on and off with the ignition key.

Ignition cable (Red)

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.

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

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

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Removing the Unit

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.

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

then remove the hard rubber frame.

Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4´8) on

the back panel.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each

side, as shown.

Catch facing up

Screw (M4X8)

(commercially

available)

Accessory4

Removal tool

Accessory2

Removal tool

Push upward the removal

tool toward the top, and

pull out the unit halfway

whilst pressing towards the

inside.

2CAUTION

Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal

tool.

Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

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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.

Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate (page 10)" and

remove the faceplate.

Egnlish

Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from

the unit.

Accessory5

Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 10)" and

then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 ´ 4 mm) in any other screw

holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it

will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts

inside the unit.

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.

Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The power does not turn on.

The fuse has blown.

After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace

the fuse with one having the same rating.

No ACC position on vehicle ignition.

Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.

If you have selected Standby

mode, the power will go OFF

automatically.

The Power Off Timer function has been activated.

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

cancel the Power Off Timer function.

Nothing happens when the

buttons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

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

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended.

Pull out the antenna all the way.

The antenna control cable is not connected.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The memory is erased when

the ignition is turned off.

The battery cable has not been connected to the proper

terminal.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The faceplate does not open or

close.

The faceplate is incorrectly attached.

Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on

"Removing the Faceplate".(page.10)

The TEL mute function does

not work.

The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The TEL mute function turns

on even though the TEL mute

cable is not connected.

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

Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of

the car.

Free switching of the sound

quality.

The system Q function is set on Scan mode.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode. (see p.8).

Audio control setting cannot be

achieved.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode.(see p. 8).

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

No sound can be heard, or the

volume is low.

The Attenuator function is turned on.

Turn off the Attenuator function.

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

one side.

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

Egnlish

The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected

incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring

harness correctly. See the section on "Connecting

Cables to Terminals".

The cassette tape is bad.

Try playing another cassette tape. If no problem is

experienced, the first tape was bad.

The values of Volume offset are low.

Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 13)

Press the Eject button.

The tape does not go in. /

No sound can be heard even

though the tape display is made.

The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the

tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode

to tape mode even though no tape is in.

The tape head is dirty.

Clean the tape head, referring to the section on

"Cleaning the tape head" (see page 5).

The sound quality is poor or

distorted.

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

The speakers are not wired correctly.

Check the speaker wiring.

Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output

terminal is connected to a different speaker.

Can’t remove tape.

The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed

since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.

The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the

ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes

has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press

the Eject button.

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Troubleshooting Guide

External disc control mode

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The disc control mode cannot

be selected.

No cable has been connected to the disc changer input

terminal on the unit.

Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on

the unit.

The specified disc does not

play, but another one plays

instead.

The specified CD is very dirty.

Clean the CD.

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labelled side up.

The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.

Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the

specified disc.

The disc is severely scratched.

Try another disc instead.

The sound skips.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Remove whatever is touching it.

If skipping happens at the same place when the car is

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

The display shows that the

changer is being played, but no

sound can be heard.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

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

Turn off the random play or magazine random play

function.

The specified track does not

play.

Random play or magazine random play has been

selected.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track

scan, random play, and

magazine random play start by

themselves.

The setting is not cancelled.

The settings for these functions remain on until the

setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is

turned off or the source changed.

Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW

Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-

R/CD-RW.

Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the

CD-R/CD-RW.

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

If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:

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

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

entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

recommended actions.

No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

Eject

] Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

] Insert the CD.

Egnlish

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No Disc

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

] Load a disc into the disc magazine.

TOC Error

The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.

] Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

Blank DISC

No Tr DISC

NO PANEL

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 centre.

E-77

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.

Mecha Error

If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),

Hold Error

stopping all operation.

] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F),

the disc starts playing again.

If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled.

] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Audio section

Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 ½

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 ½

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

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

Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)............................................. ³ 80 dB

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

Maximum output power.................................................47 W ´ 4

Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)...........................29 W ´ 4

Tone action

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

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

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

Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................1800 mV / 10 k½

Preout impedance............................................................² 600 ½

MW tuner section

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

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

General

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

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

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

Weight ................................................................................1.7 kg

LW tuner section

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

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

Cassette player section

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

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

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

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

Signal to Noise ratio

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

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

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