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Kenwood KRC-V879R Cassette Player User Manual

1. Chess GG OG 66 Oa 94 AM KRC V879R Selecting mode Setting value Ham Rae L 1 Ik AAAA QCONTROL KRC 779R Selecting mode Setting value DENERI Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality 1 Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter the control mode 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button Each time the button is pressed the adjustment mode will change Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes NOTE Source tone memory Each source tape CD FM AM and disc changer has its own memory in which to store the bass middle and treble tone settings The settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you use that source e g FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM AM for AM etc 3 Adjust each mode Press the lt gt 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 O and they are replaced with the values made in the audio control setting The following parameters can be set when the System O function on the menu settings is ON Bass centre frequency bass quality factor bass extend middle centre frequency middle quality factor and
2. function if they last for 10 seconds or more Music Repeat Repeatedly plays the current track Turning Music Repeat Function On Off Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on and off Repeat ON is displayed when music repeat is turned on Cancelling Music Repeat Function Press either the REP or gt button 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 The tape counter is not exact but only represents an approximation of the elapsed time External disc control features SCAN RDM REP M RDM DISP lt lt NAME S KRC V879R Track number Track time Fer Nail Lt sand 1 1 Disc number KRC 779HR Track number Track time sis hu east Sant bal rosa a ael I xb nda Disc number Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs Playing Discs Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode The disc will start playing NOTE The external disc control mode will differ
3. Front left output White Yellow Battery Blue White Power Control Orange White Dimmer Red Ignition ACC Black Earth Ground Connection Front right output Red To KENWOOD disc changer DAB control input KPA SD100 KPA HD100 KPA SS100 Fuse 10A HII NOTE To connect these leads refer to the Purple Rear Right WaR relevant instruction manuals Purple Black Rear Right Accessory Gray Front Right Gray Black Front Right White Front Left White Black Front Left Green Rear Left External amplifier control Green Black Rear Left cable Pink Black L EXT AMP CONT terminal of the Battery cable Yellow amplifier having the external amp control function Ignition cable Red TEENS cable Brown XE Connect to the terminal that is 1 grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation NOTE A 1 Pin Red Power convoi Motor antenna TO connect the KENWOOD navigation control cable Blue White i i t Connect either to the power control 1 terminal when using the optional power amplifier or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle 4 25 4 Pin Yellow Connector A NOTE f no connections are made do not let the cable come out from the tab Connector B Connecting Cables to Terminals Connecting the ISO Connector see p 41 h
4. Oo gx sex 2 e m 6 v ACAUTION 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 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 Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit Install the unit in your car Reconnect the terminal of the battery Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to make the faceplate control panel appear ACAUTION f your car is not prepared for this special connection system consult your KENWOOD dealer Only use antenna conversion adapters ISO JASO when the antenna cord has an ISO plug Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely f 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
5. Press the A button to turn the volume up Press the W button to turn the volume down SRC button Each time you press the SRC button the mode switches as follows Tuner mode Tabe mode disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2 AUX mode Standby mode NOTE The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected 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 f 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 NOTE Holding Selecting AUX name display down the DISP button for two seconds or more during the AUX mode AUX name display is blinked for AUX name selection mode Pressing l
6. ca aec IX X 7 21 x ab AGS IN indicator MIL indicator NR indicator 19 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes Press the 4 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 Playing Cassettes Already Loaded Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tape mode is obtained TAPE is displayed when the tape mode has been selected The tape will start playing Listening to the other side Press the gt button Tape play switches to the other side Eject Press the 4 EJECT button to stop tape play The faceplate will slide to eject the tape Press the 4 EJECT button to close the faceplate ACAUTION 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 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 Fast Forwarding and Rewindin
7. depending on the unit that is connected Mode Display Examples e CD when a CD player is connected e DISC when a disc changer is connected e DISC1 DISC2 when two disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Press the gt II button to make the disc pause Press the same button again to start play again NOTE When one disc has finished playing its last track the next disc in the changer starts playing When the last disc in the changer has finished the player returns to the first disc and starts playing it Disc 10 is displayed as 0 23 External disc control features Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing Switching Display for Discs Each time you press the DISP button the display during disc play switches as follows Track time v Disc name DNPS only when being preset v Disc title Units featuring CD text MD only v Track title Units featuring CD text MD only L 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 f you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one NO 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
8. NAME is displayed for MD f 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 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play Hold down on the gt button Release your finger to play the disc at that point Reversing Disc Play Hold down on the lt button Release your finger to play the disc at the point NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected Instead the reverse play function is cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track at which point normal play automatically resumes Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to Making a Reverse Track Search Press the I 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 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 gt ei b
9. TP Seek Function is off 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 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 36 Basic Operations of remote control Accessory of the KRC V879R 0 9 A Z 1 FM DISC AM DISC OOJ OF e KENWOOD 9 G Ge q PROG vane eo Ll eal REW ome 7 cou UNIT gt i DNPP 9 7 DIRECT OK am ACAUTION 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 D Keep on slide he Pull out Insert the batteries with the and poles aligned properly following the illustration inside the case AWARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed 97 Basic Operations of remote control Accessory of the KRC V879R Basic operations VOL buttons
10. accompanies button operation It can be switched on or off Display and setting ON Beep setting is on Default setting Beep OFF Beep setting is off NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks 31 Menu settings Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually NOTE 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 2 Hold down either the 1 or gt gt button for one second or more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode The time display will blink 3 e Adjusting the hours Press the FM button to advance the hours or press the AM button to make the hours go back e Adjusting the minutes Press the 1 button to advance the minutes or press the lt button to make the minutes go back Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment mode Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the clock counting 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 Automatic time adjustment Default setting
11. next disc on the changer starts playing with the random play function still turned on 2 To change the track being heard press the button Another track is selected and played NOTE Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc Magazine Random Play Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order 1 Press the M RDM button to switch the magazine random play function on and off M Random ON is displayed when magazine random play is turned on The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously as the next track is being selected When the disc track has been selected play starts The selected disc track number blinks in the display as it is being played 26 2 To change the track being heard press the P button Another disc track is selected and played 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
12. or FM3 When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory entry takes place stations with poor reception are not stored When the Traffic Information function is on only the local traffic information station frequency will be stored Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation Press the 19 gt gt button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process Recalling a Preset Station Press the preset station button 1 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled station is displayed AF Alternative Frequency Function When poor reception is experienced automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception The RDS indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on Display and setting AF ON The AF function is on Default setting AF OFF The AF function is off NOTE When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same programme in the RDS network you may hear the incom ing broadcast in bits and snatches Turn off the AF function in such a case Menu settings Restricting RDS Region Region Restrict Function You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels Monaural Reception received with the AF function for a particular network to a lt In FM reception of Tuner mode gt A When poor stereo reception is experienced this f
13. tapes can result in the ape tangling around the capstan and or pinch rollers causing trouble Do not play a deformed cassette or one whose label is starting to come off as it can cause the unit to malfunction Do not leave tapes in hot places such as above the fascia panel dashboard and other spots exposed to direct sunlight or near heater outlets They can deform the cassette Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes such as 100 minute long tapes Such tapes are very thin and can tangle easily around the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit causing unit failure Remove a cassette tape from the unit when not listening to it for a whilst If you leave a tape in the unit too long it may stick to the tape head and cause unit malfunction General features SRC A Q PWROFF CLK You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen hiding the unit and shutting off the audio Power ON OFF When you turn your vehicle s ignition on the unit s power will also turn on with the faceplate reversing to show the control panel When you turn your vehicle s ignition off the faceplate will reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which you have set in the Time setting for removing the faceplate in the menu The unit s power will turn off BNR SCAN BSRDM MTLMROM TI ols e VOL
14. 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 27 External disc control features 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 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 2 Hold down the NAME S button for two seconds or more NAME SET is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made 3 Press either the I or gt gt button to move the cursor to the desired position The button moves the cursor to the left and the gt button to the right You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the lt or P buttons respectively on the remote control 4 Each time the gt but
15. 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 t or gt gt button NEWS add ei The setting will change for each function Y Norl 1 mmaa AAR Example The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from on to off and Beep OFF is displayed NEWS indicator AUTO indicator RDS indicator 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button KRC 779H NOTE Make sure to end the menu mode when finished Menu display If you fail to end the menu mode several functions may not operate properly including the Traffic Information function the HE penie gerir News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting and the Alarm function A NEWS VE 1 LEX 5279 mon 6044 NEWS indicator AUTO indicator RDS indicator 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
16. 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 lt 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 gt button Using DPSS with Remote Control Make direct input of the number of tracks to be skipped during playback 1 Enter the number of tracks you want to skip using the numeric buttons on the remote control Up to 9 tracks can be skipped 2 Press either the 1 or gt gt 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 During the first 5 seconds of each track the previous track is considered the current track i e the O track If you press the lt lt button during that period the tape r
17. 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 29 The disc name preset play DNPP mode will be cancelled Menu settings Pil SRC FM MENU You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode Make a setting for each function referring to the following operations 1 Enter the menu mode Hold down the MENU button for one second or more is displayed when the menu mode is entered The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed 2 Selecting function to set Press the FM button to search through the functions until you 1 6 lt lt gt see the one you want to adjust in the display Press the AM button to search through the functions backward KRC V879R Function items change in the order of features that follow in a EAAAUAAAAL OGCGZO the menu system Example If you want to switch
18. 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 is displayed first and then Mask key is displayed 3 Hold down either the ka a button for one second or more TRANSMIT 1 will appear in the display indicating the setting mode has been entered 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 Transmission part Transmit button NOTE Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you transmit the Mask Key s signal f the Mask Key s signal does not be received correctly the display will return to TRANSMIT 1 In this case repeat the procedure in step 4 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 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 Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that
19. 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 To switch colours depending on the situation Situational Mode Each time you press the 6 button the mode switches as follows Scan Mode v SRC Mode Changing colours depending on the source being played v Time Mode Colour changes every six hours v Situational Mode off L I When the Situational Mode is off the original colour setting resumes To finely adjust blue Blue Adjust Mode Press the 3 button for two seconds or more to enter the blue adjust mode The lt gt gt I buttons are used to adjust the blue color tones respectively Press the 3 button to end the blue adjust mode 6 To store the colour setting in the memory colour preset memory 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 NOTE The Blue Adjust mode setting cannot be stored in memory 7 Press the MENU button to end the Variable Illumination Colour Setting mode Contrast Adjustment This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display Display and setting Contrast 0 Contrast 10 NOTE The initial setting value is 5 You can dim the display NOTE The dimmer function is not a
20. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful not to drop it I9 Locking the faceplate to the unit W Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off follow the directions below 1 Refer to the function Removing the faceplate page 10 and remove the faceplate 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit Accessory 3 Refer to the section Removing the faceplate page 10 and then reattaching the faceplate ACAUTION Never insert the taptite screws 2 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 44 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 The power does not turn on If you have selected Standby mode the power will go OFF automatically Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed Radio reception is poor The memory is erased when he ignition is turned off The faceplate does not open or close The TEL mute function does not work The TEL mute function turns on even thoug
21. ADJ NAMES Y ATT lt lt gt FM Alternatively you can remove the faceplate during that period LOUD For details refer to the Removing the faceplate page 10 NOTE KRC V879R 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 ATT indicator SYSTEM Q indicator Hi turned off Jn When the moving faceplate is hit by an object it will stop and Fey NAM Foss a un to its original state Remove the object and repeat the Lt Ll n Ls AAR r CAUTION joj iti i i LOUD indicator Flask indicator sina we the Vehicles ME Speaker Setting indicator EP e console is uncovered whilst the faceplate is e Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit KRC 779R including the faceplate as it can cause failure in the unit s mechanism Clock indicator AIT indicator SYSTEM Q indicator 9 Fev al Switching Modes DER Switching Modes LOUD indicator Speaker Setting indicator Each time you press the SRC button the mode switches as follows 6 Tuner mode v Tape mode v External disc control mode 1 v External disc control mode 2 AUX mode Standby mod
22. Clean the tape head referring to the section on Cleaning the tape head see page 5 A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car Check the speaker wiring The speakers are not wired correctly Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal 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 46 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 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot be selected The specified disc does not play but another one plays instead The sound skips The display shows that the changer is being played but no sound can be heard The specified track does not play Track repeat disc repeat track scan random play and magazine random play start by themselves Cannot play CD R or CD RW POSSIBLE CAUSE No cable has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit The specified CD is very dirty SOLUTION Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on the unit 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 magazi
23. KENWOOD KRC V879 R INSTRUCTION MANUAL KR C 779 R KENWOOD CORPORATION Contents Safety precautions General features Attenuator Loudness System Speaker Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Forced Closing Removing the Faceplate Clock disp Audio control features Audio Control Setting Bass Centre Frequency Bass Level Bass Quali Bass Extend Middle Centre Frequency Middle Level Middle Quality Factor Treble Centre Frequency Treble Level Balance Level Fader Level Volume Of Tuner features Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Switching Display for Tuner RDS features RDS Radio Data System Enhanced Other Network Presetting Volume for Traffic nformation News Radio Text Scroll Programme Type PTY Function Changing Language for Programme Tee a Function Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes Using Dolby B Noise Reduction Switching Tape Types Using DPSS Direct Programme Search System Using DPSS with Re Blank Skip usic Repeat Switching Display for Cassette Tapes External disc control features Playing Disc mode Switching Display for Discs Track Search Disc Search Direct Track Search Direct Disc Search Track Disc Repeat Track Scan Random Play agazine Random Play Text Title Scroll Presetting Disc Names DNPS Disc Name Pres
24. Music 5 Serious Classical 6 Varied 2 Select the type of programme to be received NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type Press either the FM or AM button repeatedly until the type of After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain programme you want to listen to preset button hold down that button for two seconds or more The selection includes The previously stored data for that button are erased and the Speech Speech new programme type is stored 1 vs 3 He usic 3 Seeking the selected programme type 2 Affai NAS Press the lt lt gt gt button to make a seek of frequencies 3 alts with your selected type of programme Sr ormation 0 The display blinks and the seek starts 4 AM zoe If your selected type of programme is found the name of the A B ucate station is displayed and the station is tuned into 7 Gulia PTY Found is displayed for about 30 seconds 8 SN Saal If you make no key input in 30 seconds the PTY selection 9 Vaca mode will turn off automatically 10 Pop Music Pop M NOTE 11 Rock Music Rock M If no programme can be found NO PTY is displayed 12 Easy Listening Music Easy M If you want to select another type of programme repeat steps 2 13 Light Classical Light M and 3 above 14 Serious Classical Classics itchi 15 Other Music Other M PAPE id Other Stations with the Same Type of 19 E When PTY Found is displayed perform au
25. SYNC OFF Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time 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 Selectable Illumination You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and red Display and setting Button Green The colour of the illumination is green Button Red The colour of the illumination is red 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 32 Function of the KRC V879R Variable Illumination Colour Setting You can set the display to a desired colour Display and setting 1 2 5 Select the display Color during the selecting function in the menu mode To set a colour manually Hold down on the i or gt gt I button Pressing the button advances the colour and pressing the 4 44 button reverses it When the desirable colour appears release the button To make the popular colours appear Press the preset button
26. X name selection mode Pressing lt 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 Increasing Volume Press the A button to turn up the volume Decreasing Volume Press the W button to turn down the volume Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly Turning Attenuator On Off Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off When the attenuator is on the ATT indicator blinks When the attenuator is off the volume returns to the original level NOTE Turning the volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function General features This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on Turning Loudness On Off Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch the loudness on and off You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music Switching the Preset Sound Setting Each time you press the O button the preset sound setting switches as follows Scan of Flat Easy Easy Default setting A Jazz User memory A Pops User memory Flat a 40 The unit returns to the state Rock adjusted the last t
27. an 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 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 NOTE f 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 gt Network sending PTY code for news bulletin f 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 Local Seek Function lt In Tuner mode gt With the local seek function turned on auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception Display and setting Local S The local seek function is on Local S OFF The local seek functio
28. 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 f the fuse blows first make sure that the cables have not caused a short circuit then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the car or anything else conducting electricity To prevent short circuits also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected cables or the terminals Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which they correspond The unit may receive damage or fail to work if you share the cables and or ground them to any metal part in the car After the unit is installed check whether the brake lamps indicators wipers etc on the car are working properly e 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 f the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening 40 Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor ISO JASO Accessory 3 cT adm SO Antenna Cord ISO FM AM antenna input Connector Function Guide ated Cable Colour Functions Rear left output White Rear right output Red
29. commercially available Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or Self tapping similar utensil and Screw Metal mounting attach it in place commercially strap available commercially available NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place If the unit is unstable it may malfunction eg the sound may skip ACAUTION 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 42 Removing the Unit E 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 Accessory Removal tool a 1 2 3 Removing the Unit Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and then remove the hard rubber frame Remove the Hex head screw with integral washer M4x8 on the back panel Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Screw MAX8 commercially available Removal tool Push upward the removal tool toward the top and pull out the unit halfway whilst pressing towards the inside ACAUTION Be careful tool
30. e Li Selecting the standby mode 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 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 f 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 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 AU
31. e pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit The default connection for the wiring harness is described in below If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3 make the connection as illustrated 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 gt EE 7 Pin Red Battery cable Yellow gt BE S pin Yellow N The A 7 pin red of the vehicle s ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply and the A 4 pin yellow is linked to the ignition Unit Vehicle Ignition cable Red gt 222 5 A 7 Pin Red Battery cable Yellow gt 002 5 A4 pin Yellow w 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 Ignition cable Red Connect to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key Battery cable Yellow 2 8 gt E35 5 A 4 Pin Yellow E Installation Firewall or metal support Screw MAX8
32. et Play DNPP Menu settings enu System ask Key Touch Sensor Tone anual Time Adjustme Automatic Time Adjustment Selectable Illumination Switching Graphic Display Variable Illumination Colour Setting Contrast Adjustment Time setting for removing the faceplate System Q m i External Amp Control News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting Local Seek Function Selecting Tuning Mode Auto Memory Entry AF Alternative Frequency Function Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Restricting RDS Region Region Restrict Function Auto TP Seek Function Monaural Reception Text Scroll Power OFF Timer Basic Operations of remote control Installtion Accessories Installation Procedure Connecting Cables to Terminals Installtion Removing the Unit Locking the faceplate to the unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Safety precautions To prevent injury and or fire take the following precautions Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts When extending the ignition battery or ground cables make sure to use 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 9 coins or metal tools inside the unit f
33. ewinds 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 Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation Press the gt II button 21 Cassette player features Blank Skip Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track when long blank spaces 10 seconds or more are detected continuing tape playback This function is on when unit is first powered on Turning Blank Skip Function On Off Press the B S button to switch the blank skip function on and off Blank Skip ON B Skip ON is displayed when the blank skip function is turned on NOTE Switching Display for Cassette Tapes Switch the display that appears whilst tapes are playing Switching the Tape display Each time you play switches ze Play side Tape counter v press the DISP button the display during tape as follows Play side Tape running v Play side f the blank space contains hiss noise the blank skip function d may not work correctly NOTE Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip
34. g Cassette Tapes Fast Forwarding Tapes Press the FM button Rewinding Tapes Press the AM button Cancelling Press the gt I button Normal tape play returns Using Dolby B Noise Reduction Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system Turning Dolby NR On Off Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off The B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned on Switching Tape Types Select type of tape being played 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 1 playback Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types CrO Type Il FeCr Type Ill Metal Type IV Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to suffer 20 Using DPSS Direct Programme Search System Skip forwards or backwards to other tracks during playback Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks Rewind DPSS Press the I button Press once to rewind to the beginning of the current track twice to rewind to the beginning of the previous track and so forth You can skip up to 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 gt button 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
35. ginal 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 8 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 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 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 9 hide the control panel However you can remove the faceplate during that period For details refer to the Removing the faceplate page 10 NOTE e 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
36. h the TEL mute cable is not connected Free switching of the sound quality Audio control setting cannot be achieved POSSIBLE CAUSE The fuse has blown SOLUTION After checking for short circuits in the cables replace the fuse with one having the same rating No ACC position on vehicle ignition The Power Off Timer function has been activated The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally The car antenna is not extended Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically cancel the Power Off Timer function Press the reset button on the unit see page 4 Pull out the antenna all the way The antenna control cable is not connected The battery cable has not been connected to the proper terminal Connect the cable correctly referring to the section on Connecting Cables to Terminals Connect the cable correctly referring to the section on Connecting Cables to Terminals The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected The faceplate is incorrectly attached Ihe TEL mute cable is not connected properly The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car The system function is set on Scan mode The system function is set on Scan mode 45 Connect the cable correctly referring to the section on Connecting Cables to Terminals Reattach the faceplate correctly See the
37. hange 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 f 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 16 Presetting Volume for Traffic Information News NOTE Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and Please see the menu settings page 36 about switching between news broadcasts manual scrolling and automatic scrolling 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 pre
38. ime with L 1 the audio control setting feature As you proceed each indicator would go on NOTE The System 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 Speaker Setting This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the System Q according to types of speakers 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode ALL OFF is displayed when the standby mode is selected 2 Press the O button to enter the speaker setting mode 3 Press either the ka or gt gt 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 Ainch For the OEM speaker SP O E M 4 Press the O button to end the speaker setting mode Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass middle and treble Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone When the telephone rings When a call is received CALL is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted Restoring Ori
39. in tatc 65 dB Audio section Maximum output 47Wx4A Output power DIN 45324 14 4 29W x4 Tone action BaSS ER 100 Hz 10 dB Middle n ntu een Unis 1 kHz 10 dB Treble re 10 kHz 10 dB Preout level Load during disc play 1800 mV 10 kQ Preout impedance cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaes 600 Q General Operating voltage 11 16V allowable 14 4 V Current 58 1 10 Installation Size W x H x D 182 x 58 x 155 mm lee 1 7 kg 49 KENWOOD
40. ing listened to You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button 1 Select the band station that you want to have stored 2 Hold down the button 1 6 that you want to use for the station for two seconds or more The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored Recalling a Preset Station Press the preset station button 1 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled station is displayed NOTE You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM MW and LW bands 4A RDS features Switching Display for Tuner TI You can change the display used when listening to the radio VOLADJ PTY Switching the Display Each time you press the DISP button the display changes as a Ef Programme Service name only during RDS station reception A Station frequency v Radio text only during RDS station reception Displaying Frequencies during programme service name 1 6 DISP 44 gt display Hold down the DISP button for one second or more The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five KRC V879R seconds instead of the station name 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 disp
41. l Adjust the balance level Display and setting 196 DISP 4 gt Balance Left 15 Right 15 KRC V879R Band display indicator Fader Level Frequency Preset station number Adjust the fader level Display and setting Fader Rear 15 Front 15 SES RT E maa 608 AUTO indicator KRC 779R Volume Offset Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting Band display ST indicator Frequency Preset station number the level difference between the basic sound level and the l l required level Display and setting VOL Offset V Offset 8 0 aum PUR 3 SP cde moo __ 1020 AUTO indicator 13 Tuner features 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained TUNER is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected 2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band Each time you press the FM button the band switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands 3 e Auto Seek Tuning Press the gt button to seek increasing frequencies Press the lt 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies Preset station seek tuning Press the gt button to move to the next preset station i e the one with the next highest number and the I button to move to the last preset station i e the one with the next lowest number NOTE If the frequencies stored at the pre
42. l fails to operate properly after the RESET button has been pressed contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance 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 The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used o 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 he 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 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
43. layed AWARNING To prevent accidents drivers should not look at the display whilst driving PTY indicator TI indicator KRC 779H PTY eroe 1 200 _ FAG PTY indicator indicator 15 RDS features RDS Radio Data System RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes such as network information being transmitted from radio stations When listening to an RDS station ie a station with RDS capability the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency advising you quickly which station is being received RDS Radio Data System stations also transmit frequency data for the same station When you are making long trips this function automatically switches to the particular frequency with the best reception for the particular network of stations that you want to listen to The data is automatically stored allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations broadcasting the same programme that has better reception These include stations stored in the station preset memory that you often listen to Enhanced Other Network Stations that offer lt Enhanced Other Network gt 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 transmi
44. ms are occurring in your system Take the recommended actions Eject No Disc TOC Error Blank DISC No Tr DISC NO PANEL E 77 Mecha Error Hold Error No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer The disc magazine is not completely loaded Load the disc magazine properly No CD in the unit Insert the CD No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine The CD is very dirty The CD is upside down The CD is scratched a lot Clean the CD and load it correctly Nothing has been recorded on the MD 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 Something is wrong with the disc magazine Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason Check the disc magazine And then press the reset button on the unit If the 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 stopping all operation gt Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner As the temperatu
45. n is off Default setting Selecting Tuning Mode lt In Tuner mode gt 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 Display and setting Auto 1 Auto seek tuning mode Default setting Auto 2 Preset station seek tuning mode Manual Manual tuning mode Auto Memory Entry lt in Tuner mode gt 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 1 Select the display Auto Memory during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Hold down either the I or gt gt button for two seconds or more to start auto memory function The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory the auto memory entry stops The tuner then plays the last station received NOTE When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry takes place only RDS stations i e stations with RDS capability are stored RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2
46. ne and check the number for the specified disc The disc is severely scratched Something is touching the disc changer Try another disc instead Remove whatever is touching it The CD is scratched or dirty Random play or magazine random play has been selected The setting is not cancelled Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD R CD RW The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally If skipping happens at the same place when the car is stopped something is wrong with the CD Clean the CD Press the reset button on the unit see page 4 Turn off the random play or magazine random play function 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 Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder A non compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD R CD RW 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 _ 472 Use CD changer compatible with CD R CD RW to play Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain proble
47. o other tracks after entering the number of tracks used in DPSS AM button Rewinds the tape FM button Fast forwards the tape gt Il button Plays the reverse side of the tape When pressed during fast forwards and rewinds this button stops the tape and starts playing it Number letter entry buttons Use to enter the number of tracks you want to skip used in DPSS External disc control features 44 5 buttons Press the I button to search through the tracks backwards Press the gt button to search through the tracks forwards Used to move the cursor whilst entering disc name DISC buttons 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 gt Il button When a disc is playing this button pauses the play Press the same button again to start play again Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc name OK button During disc name input stores the already input data in memory and ends the input mode Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode DNPP button Enters and 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 39 Accessories External view Number of items nudes 1
48. off ACAUTION 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 NOTE If you send products in for repair that include a mask key make sure to present the unit together with the mask key Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a dry soft cloth Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth If the faceplate is stained badly wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner then wipe neutral detergent off ACAUTION 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 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
49. peat OFF Repeat ON Track Repeat ON T Repeat ON is displayed and he 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 NOTE Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until 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 The track number currently being heard blinks in the display Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned Press the gt II or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally NOTE The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order 1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off 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 When the track has been selected play starts The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being played When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the random play function the
50. re 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 48 Specifications subject to change without notice FM tuner section Frequency range 50 kHz space 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Usable sensitivity S N 26dB 0 7 uV 75 Q Quieting Sensitivity S N 46dB 1 6 uV 75 Q Frequency response 3 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio MONO Selectivity DIN 400 2 Stereo separation 1 2 35 dB MW tuner section Frequency range 9 kHz 531 kHz 1611 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 204 25 LW tuner section Frequency range 153 kHz 281 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 20dB 45 Cassette player section Tape 4 76 cm sec Wow amp Flutter WRMS ecece rentre 0 08 96 Frequency response 3 dB 70 ys 30 Hz 20 kHz Separation 1 KHz 43 dB Signal to Noise ratio Dolby NR OF E 57 dB Dolby B NR ON Serm
51. s to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for the name will be displayed for it too f 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 28 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 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
52. section on Removing the Faceplate page 10 Connect the cable correctly referring to the section on Connecting Cables to Terminals Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car Refer to the System page and switch it to a function other than Scan mode see p 8 Refer to the System O page and switch it to a function other than Scan mode see p 8 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No sound can be heard or the volume is low The tape does not go in No sound can be heard even though the tape display is made The sound quality is poor or distorted POSSIBLE CAUSE The Attenuator function is turned on SOLUTION 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 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 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 Increase the values of Volume offset see p 13 Press the Eject button
53. set numbers receive stations which were not originally memorized when travelling long distances the preset number is not displayed In such cases pressing the H P 1 button to use preset station seek will receive channel 1 Manual Tuning Press the gt button to increase the frequency by one step Press the lt 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step NOTE The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode page 35 Direct Access Tuning Function of remote control When you know the frequency of the station that you want to listen to you can input it directly for quick access 1 Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button 2 Press the DIRECT button is displayed for 10 seconds If you make no input in the 10 second period direct access tuning is automatically cancelled 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 NOTE You cannot enter frequencies above or below what a band can receive FM frequencies can only be input in 0 1 MHz steps and not 0 01MHz steps Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the DIRECT button again Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently be
54. set 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 T RDS features 24 Jazz Music Jazz Programme Type PTY Function 25 Country Music Country Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected 26 National Music Nation M kinds of programmes 27 Oldies Music Oldies 28 Folk Music Folk M 1 Press the PTY button 29 Documentary Document PTY is displayed and the Programme Type Selection PTY Mode entered If you make no key input in 30 seconds the mode will automatically turn off Speech 1 9 16 23 29 Music 10 15 24 28 e You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a preset button The buttons are factory set to the following type of programmes NOTE 1 Music 2 Speech 3 News You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received 4 Other
55. t or gt gt button during this mode allows you to select AUX TV VCP 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 ATT button Turns down the volume quickly To return the volume to its original turning level press the button again Turning the volume up or it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function Tuner features lt gt buttons Press t preset Press t he k lt button to make decreasing seeks using the uning mode he gt gt button to make increasing seeks using the preset tuning mode Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input AM FM buttons Press t Press t and F he AM button to select the MW and LW bands he FM button to select and switch between FM1 FM2 3 bands DIRECT OK button Enters and cancells the Direct access tuning mode gt Il button Enters and cancells the Programme Type Selection PTY mode Number letter entry buttons Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations Use to access enter frequency of the desired station during Direct tuning mode Cassette player features lt gt buttons Press the lt lt button to start play again at the beginning of the current track Press the gt button to start play at the beginning of the next track Press either the 1 or gt gt I button to skip backward or forward t
56. the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing wash it off with soap immediately ACAUTION 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 he wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction To prevent short circuits when replacing a use first disconnect the wiring harness Do not place any object between the aceplate and the unit During installation do not use any screws except for the ones provided The use of improper screws might res
57. thout attaching the faceplate Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit 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 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 ACAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first when reattaching the faceplate Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction 2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks Clock display Changing the Clock Display 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 10 Audio control features FM aW sxe 7 T OFF 285 rm E MILMRDM El 10
58. to seek tuning 18 Cherie programmes Children The tuner scans for another station with the same type of 19 Social Affairs Social Progr ananya 20 Religion Religion Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation 21 Phone In Phone In Press the PTY button 22 Travel Travel 23 Leisure Leisure 13 Cassette player features Changing Language for Programme Type PTY Function gt SRC Changing the display language to another language 1 Press the PTY button PTY is displayed and the Programme Type Selection PTY Mode entered 2 Enter the Changing Language Mode 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 B NR B S REP change as follows MTL DISP 4 AM gt gt English German KRC V879R v A Spanish Swedish Play side IN indicator Tape running display M French Portuguese oos UEUUEDOEUUED Dutch Norwegian PERAR AEAEE PEETA 9 f zzw A XI MTL 3 72 2l d To E eaa 4 Press the DISP button to end the changing language mode MTL indicator B NR indicator KRC 779H Clock indicator Play side Tape running display I9 aat uh int nes H H H E 27 Nata 553 3
59. ton is pressed the characters to be entered change as listed below Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character Characters that can be displayed are as follows v Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z v Numerals and symbols 0 9 Q 965 amp 4 lt gt v Special characters i i 4 uRHcznpnil amp a amp as amp irr aQ ancs iii NOTE Direct Alphabet Input Function of remote control with number letter entry buttons 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 Example Use the following table to enter the name DANCE Character Button to press Times pressed 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name 6 Press either the NAME S button on the main unit or the OK button on the remote control The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is cancelled If you make no entry in a 10 second period the name will be stored with the characters input so far NOTE The number of characters and discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected Please see your disc changer manual for details Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks If another disc happen
60. track number is blinking The track specified in step 1 starts playing Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation Press the gt I button NOTE You cannot use the direct track search function whilst during random or magazine random play 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 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 NOTE e Input 0 to select disc 10 f 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 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 Press the gt button 25 External disc control features Track Disc Repeat Repeat playing the current track or disc Turning Repeat Play Function On Off Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and off as follows v Track Repeat ON v Disc Repeat ON v Re
61. treble centre frequency t 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 Display and setting Bsaa FRO Bass F 60 70 80 100 Only when the bass MID FRO MID 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 kHz 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 Middle Level Bass Level Adjust the middle level Adjust the bass level Display and setting MID Middle 8 8 Display and setting Bass 8 8 Middle Quality Factor Bass Quality Factor Adjust the middle quality factor Adjust the Bass quality factor Display and setting Middle Q 1 0 2 0 Display and setting Bass O 1 00 1 25 1 50 2 00 Treble Centre Frequency Bass Extend Adjust the centre frequency of the treble Switch the Bass Extend mode on off Display and setting TRE FRO TRE 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 2096 12 Tuner features Treble Level Adjust the treble level SRC FM Display and setting ae TRE Treble 8 8 El Fe H2 5 NC i 144 AM DA Balance Leve
62. tting a traffic bulletin the tuner automatically switches to the other station for the duration of the bulletin When an emergency transmission announcing disasters etc is sent all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information If you are listening to tapes or discs they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast Turning TI function On Off Press the TI button to turn the function on and off When the function is on the TI indicator is turned on When none is being received the 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 gt gt buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band NOTE When you are listening to a tape or disc you cannot c
63. 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 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 General features Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit helping to deter theft Removing the faceplate 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 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 ACAUTION 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 wi
64. ult in damage to he main unit Do not apply excessive force to the moving aceplate Doing so will cause damage or malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the open aceplate or place objects on it Doing so will cause damage or breakdown 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 ACAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Safety precautions f you experience problems during installation consult your Kenwood dealer f 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 stil
65. unction will specific region When the Region Restrict Function is on the reduce noise and improve listening conditions region is restricted Bo Display and setting Display and setting il ON The monaural reception is on Regional ON Restrict Function is Default MONO OFF The monaural reception is off Default setting setting Regional OFF The Region Restrict Function is off NOTE Some imes stations in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names Text Scroll lt In FM or External disc control mode gt 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 When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are 1 T4 y experienced when listening a traffic information station Scroll Manual Scroll MANU Manual scrolling Default another traffic information station with better reception will be setting 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 ATPS OFF The Auto
66. utton 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 24 Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to Making a Reverse Disc Search Press the AM button to display the desired disc number Each time the button is pressed the displayed disc number decreases by one Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc Making a Forward Disc Search Press the FM button to display the desired disc number Each time the button is pressed the displayed disc number increases by one Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc NOTE Load is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer Direct Track Search Function of remote contro Using the remote control make direct input of the track number that you want to listen to 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 1 or gt gt button whilst the
67. vailable for units if the dimmer cable is not connected Display and setting Dimmer ON The dimmer setting is on Default setting Dimmer OFF The dimmer setting is off 33 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 Display and setting Off Wait Os 3s Default setting bs 10s 15s 20s 25s s seconds When this system is set to on the System O 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 Display and setting System ON The System factors appear and can be adjusted Default setting System Q OFF The System 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 X401 M PS401M X301T PS301T X201T PS201T 34 News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting You c

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