CASSETTE RECEIVER
KRC-865
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©B64-2155-00 (MW/IW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
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.
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• 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.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety precautions
About Cassette tape
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the tape head
NOTE
When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operatin should be restored.
Cleaning the Unit
About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes
long or longer.
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
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Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.18) to prevent theft.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
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General features
Power
SRC/
PWR OFF
Turning ON the Power
FM
ANG
Q/AUD
AM
u
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
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Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
d
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DISP/
NAME.S
Tuner
Tape
"TUNER"
"TAPE"
CLK
ATT/
LOUD
External disc
"DISC"
Auxiliary input
"AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
SYSTEM Q indicator ATT indicator
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
Clock indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
Volume
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
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General features
User memory
"User"
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 6).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
7).
Press the [ATT] button.
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Audio Control
Loudness
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
System Q
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
1 Select the source to set
Bass Center Frequency
Bass level
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
Middle Center Frequency "MID F"
Middle level
"Bass F"
"Bass"
"Bass Q"
"Bass EXT"
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
–8 — +8
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
ON/OFF
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
–8 — +8
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting
Display
"Middle"
Flat
"Flat"
Middle Q Factor
"Middle Q"
1.0/2.0
Rock
Top 40
Pops
Jazz
"Rock"
"Top 40"
"Pops"
"Jazz"
Treble Center Frequency "TRE F"
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Treble level
Balance
"Treble"
"Balance"
"Fader"
Fader
Easy
"Easy"
"Scan"
Volume offset
"V Offset"
–8 —
0
Scan of Flat — Easy
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• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Bass Q Factor
1.00/1.25/1.50
2.00
Bass Center Frequency
60/70/80/100
60/70/80/150
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
• When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency response is
extended by 20%.
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Frequency
Station name
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
"SNPS"
In Tape source
Information
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
Play side & Tape counter
Play side & Tape running
Play side
In External disc source
1 Enter Standby
Information
Display
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
Track Time
Disc name
Disc title
"DNPS"
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Track title
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type
Display
OFF
"SP OFF"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 6*9/6inch"
"SP 5/4inch"
"SP O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
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General features
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Switching Clock Display
Switching the displayed information.
Character
Button
#Times pressed
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock
display and current source.
During clock display the clock indicator is ON.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
Character type
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.
5 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
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3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"
• "TV"
• "VCP"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 19) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Reattaching the Faceplate
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause
damage.
• The faceplate angle cannot be adjusted during tape play.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
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General features
Tuner features
Hiding the Control Panel
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
AM
FM
SRC
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 19) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
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Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
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Preset station number
Band display
Frequency display
ST indicator
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Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Tuning Mode
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
The "– – – –" display.
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
Preset station
seek
"Auto1"
"Auto2"
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]
Manual
"Manual"
Normal manual tuning control.
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Tuning
Selecting the station.
Station Preset Memory
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]
— [#6] button.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select the band
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Tuner features
Cassette player features
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
AM
0
PROG
FM
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
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B NR
B.S REP
MTL
SRC
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Tape running display
Play side
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
Frequency Step Setting
Changing the tuning frequency step.
IN indicator
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz.
While pressing the [#1] and [#5] button, press the Reset
button.
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band
10 kHz.
• When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original
setting.
• When the frequency step is switched, the frequencies in the
memory are deleted.
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Playing Cassette Tapes
Dolby B NR
Press the [B NR] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or
OFF.
When there's no Cassette Tape inserted
1 Slide open the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
When it's ON, "B-NR ON" is displayed.
2 Insert a Cassette Tape.
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the
shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety
and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate
the unit.
Selecting the Tape type
Press the [MTL] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as
shown below.
Tape type
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
• When there's a Cassette Tape inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Display
2
CrO (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV)
"Metal ON"
"Metal OFF"
When there's a Cassette Tape inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Normal (Type I)
Select the "TAPE" display.
When you want to listen to the reverse side
DPSS (Direct Program Search System)
Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding.
Press the [PROG] button.
Eject the Cassette Tape
Skipping to a later song
Press the [¢] button.
1 Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [0] button.
Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped
increases.
2 Close the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
Skipping to a previous song
Press the [4] button.
Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped
increases.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forwarding
Canceling DPSS
Press the [FM] button.
Press the [PROG] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
• During the songs first 5 seconds there may be a times when the
previous song is recognized as the current song.
• As many as 9 songs can be skipped.
Rewinding
Press the [AM] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
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Cassette player features
External disc control features
DPSS with the Remote
Designating the song to be skipped with the remote control
number buttons.
AM
38
FM SRC
1 Designate the song to skip
Press number buttons on the remote.
2 Skipping to a later song
Press the [¢] button.
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Skipping to a previous song
Press the [4] button.
Canceling DPSS
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Press the [38] button.
SCAN RDM REP M.RDM
DISP
• During the songs first 5 seconds there may be a times when the
previous track is recognized as the current track.
• As many as 9 songs can be skipped.
Track time
Track number
Blank Skip
Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion
continues for at least 10 seconds.
Press the [B.S] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "B.Skip ON" is displayed.
Disc number
Music Repeat
Repeating the present song.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, "Repeat ON" is displayed.
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Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Album Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
Press the [AM] or [FM] button.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)
Display
Disc player
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
"CD"
CD player
"DISC"
CD changer / MD changer
1 Enter the track number
Pause and play
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
2 Do Track Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
Canceling Direct Track Search
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Press the [38] button.
Direct Album Search
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Fast Forwarding
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
Hold down on the [¢] button.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
2 Do Album Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Canceling Direct Album Search
Press the [38] button.
Input "0" to select disc 10.
Track Search
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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External disc control features
Track/Album Repeat
Magazine Random Play
(Function of disc changer)
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Repeat play
Display
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.
Track Repeat
"T-Repeat ON"/
" Repeat ON"
Album Repeat (Function of disc changer)
OFF
"D-Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Track Scan
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
(Function of disc changers with remote)
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [RDM] button.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
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Menu system
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
AM
SRC
38
FM
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
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2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep" display.
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3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
Menu display
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
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Menu system
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to
start over from step 4.
Security Code
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 and 5 operation, and enter the Security Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car
Audio Passport" in this package.
The unit can be used.
1 Enter Standby
If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input
prohibited time shown below is generated.
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and
input can be done.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
Number of times
the incorrect code was input
Input prohibited time
1
2
3
4
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3 Enter Security Code mode
5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Enter the Security Code
Press the [#1] — [#4] button.
Example: If your Security Code is "3510".
Step Button
#Times pressed
Display
Touch Sensor Tone
1
2
3
4
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
[#4]
4
6
2
1
"3"
"5"
"1"
"0"
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
5 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [DISP] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
Manual Clock Adjustment
6 Do the step 4 and 5 step operation, and reenter the security
code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
The Security Code function activates.
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2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
Contrast Adjustment
Adjusting the display contrast.
Display and Setting
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
"Contrast 0"
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
"Contrast 5" (Original setting)
"Contrast 10"
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Dimmer
Selectable Illumination
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"Button Green"
"Button Red"
The illumination color is green.
The illumination color is red.
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
Switching Graphic Display
Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.
OFF Wait Time Setting
Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
Display
Setting
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.
"Graphic ON"
"Graphic OFF"
The graphic part is displayed.
The graphic part isn't displayed.
Display and Setting
"Off Wait 0s"
"Off Wait 3s" (Original setting)
"Off Wait 25s"
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Menu system
System Q
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass
center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center
frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in
Audio control.
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Display
Setting
"Scroll Auto"
Repeats scroll.
"Scroll MANU"
Scrolls when the display changes.
Display
Setting
The text scrolled is shown below.
"System Q ON"
"System Q OFF"
The System Q factors are displayed.
The System Q factors aren't displayed.
• CD text
• MD title
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
Display
Setting
"AMP Bass FLT"
"AMP Bass +6"
"AMP Bass +12"
Bass boost level is flat.
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that
can be controlled from this unit.
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Display
Setting
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,
turn it OFF.
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Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
4/¢
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
38
[#0] — [#9]
DIRECT/OK
DNPP
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
ATT
VOL.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
SRC
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 5).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
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Basic Operations of remote
In Tuner source
In Disc source
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Select the band.
Doing track forward and backward.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing album forward and backward.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
16) mode.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 11) mode.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 15) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 15), enter the track/disc number.
In Cassette tape source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Do <DPSS (Direct Program Search System)> (page 13).
[38] button
Plays the reverse side of the tape.
[FM ] button
Fast forwards the tape.
When the [38] button is pressed it releases.
[AM] button
Rewinds the tape.
When the [38] button is pressed it can be released.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <DPSS with the Remote> (page 14) enter the number
of songs.
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Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
7. Reconnect the - battery.
8. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to
make the faceplate control panel appear.
......... Number of items
1
.........1
5
2WARNING
.........1
.........2
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow)
to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in
turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power
source running through the fuse box.
6
7
8
2
3
4
.........2
2CAUTION
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the
battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the
same rating.
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........2
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a
rear output terminal
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - battery.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
14 Front left output (White)
13 Front right output (Red)
10 Rear left output (White)
11 Rear right output (Red)
Fuse (10A) 27
FM/AM antenna input 15
To KENWOOD disc changer/
L
DAB control input/KPA-SD100/
KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 25
R
REAR FRONT
To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)22
instruction manuals. 26
4 When using the optional power amplifier,
P.CONT
connect to its power control terminal.
Power control wire (Blue/White)
16
5 Depending on what antenna you are using, connect
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the
film-type antenna.
ANT.
CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
17
28
White/Black
To front left
speaker 29
FRONT • L
+
+
+
White
7 To car light control switch
ILLUMI
30
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
31
19
Gray/Black
8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
EXT.CONT.
To front right
speaker 32
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) 20
having the external amp control function.
FRONT • R
Gray
33
34
Green/Black
Ignition key
To rear left
speaker 35
switch 41
REAR • L
ACC 44
Green
36
Ignition wire (Red) 46
Car fuse box 45
37
Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)
42
Purple/Black
Battery wire (Yellow)
47
To rear right
speaker 38
REAR • R
+
Purple
39
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48
Battery
43
–
+
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)
Installation (Japanese-cars)
Accessory6
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
Firewall or metal support
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
L
R
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)
Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)
Accessory7
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on bottom)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Factory trim bezel
For Nissan Car
For Toyota Car
After aligning the J-Car
bracket with the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
After aligning the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
8mm
Accessory4
for Toyota car
8mm
Accessory3
for Nissan car
5mm
5mm
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you
and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the
hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the
panel may result.
Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those
provided.
A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting
in a Toyota car.
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Removing the Unit
Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall
off, follow the directions below.
1 Insert the removal tool into the
indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.
1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 9) and
remove the faceplate.
2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the
unit.
Accessory8
Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on
the back panel.
Accessory2
Removal tool
Accessory5
3 Insert the two removal tools
deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 9) and then
reattaching the faceplate.
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 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.
4 Push upward the removal tool
toward the top, and pull out the
unit halfway while pressing
towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from the
catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with
your hands, being careful not to
drop it.
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency
can’t be adjusted.19
✔
The <System Q> (page 20) is set OFF.
ꢀ Set it ON.
General
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
? The power does not turn ON.01
ꢀ Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The fuse has blown.
ꢀ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
ꢀ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
ꢀ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
✔
✔
The cassette tape is bad.23
ꢀ Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
bad.
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
The values of Volume offset are low.24
ꢀ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 6)
ꢀ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.05
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
There’s no tape inserted.
✔
✔
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
ꢀ Check the speaker wiring.
ꢀ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't swhich to each source.
The tape head is dirty.26
ꢀ Clean the tape head.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
ꢀ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
ꢀ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? The faceplate does not open or close.09
✔
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
ꢀ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing
the Faceplate>(page 9).
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32
✔
The Security Code function is already activated.
ꢀ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in
the menu items.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The preout jack is being used.
ꢀ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display
won’t dim.36
✔
The dimmer wire isn’t connected.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
ꢀ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.
for. 17
✔
Tuner source is selected.
ꢀ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
✔
The dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
ꢀ Check the Dimmer wire connection.
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Troubleshooting Guide
✔
✔
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
Tuner source
? Radio reception is poor.39
ꢀ Set the switch to "N" side.
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
ꢀ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
ꢀ Pull the antenna out all the way.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
ꢀ Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down.53
ꢀ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
Tuning.41
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
ꢀ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
ꢀ Enter a station that can be received.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
ꢀ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
ꢀ Try another disc instead.
Cassette tape source
? Can’t remove tape.44
? The specified track will not play.58
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
✔
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
ACC switch was turned OFF.
ꢀ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
ꢀ 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.
random play start by themselves.59
✔
The setting is not canceled.
ꢀ 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.
? The DPSS, Tape Advance and Music Repeat don’t operate
correctly.45
✔
The space between the songs on the tape can’t be recognized
because it’s too short.
ꢀ Have at least 4 seconds between songs.
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
ꢀ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
✔
The space between songs can’t be recognized because there’s too
much noise between songs.46
ꢀ Reduce the noise between songs.
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
ꢀ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
? The blank skip doesn’t work.47
? Direct Track Search and Direct Disc Search can’t be done.66-1
✔
Because noise is too loud, the non-recorded part can’t be recognized.
✔
Another function is ON.
ꢀ Reduce the noise between songs.
ꢀ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
? Blank Skip functions at places that are recorded.48
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
Because the recording level is low, it’s recognized as not recorded.
✔
For the albums first or last song.
ꢀ Turn Blank Skip OFF.
ꢀ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
Disc source
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
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Troubleshooting Guide
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
NO NAME:
• Attempted to display SNPS during the receiving
session of the station having no station name
preset.E50
• Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play
having no disc names preset.E51
➪ Insert the CD.
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
Load:
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
TOC Error:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
Attempted to display the disc text or track text while
the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
Blank DISC: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
No Tr DISC: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
IN (Blink):
The tape player section is not operating properly.E60
➪ Reinsert the Tape. If the tape cannot be ejected or
the display continues to flash even when the tape
has been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
title.E11
NO PANEL:
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
NOT.AVAILABLE:Adjust the panel angle during tape play. E62
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
Hold Error:
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range
Maximum output power.................................................47 W × 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
(50 kHz) ..........................................87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
(200 kHz) ........................................87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Bass : ...............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : ..............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : .............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................1800 mV / 10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
General
AM tuner section
Frequency range
(9 kHz) .................................................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
(10 kHz) ...............................................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB).............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size ( W x H x D) ........................182 x 53 x 161 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.4 kg
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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