Kenwood KRC-559R Instruction manual

KRC-659R

KRC-559R

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-1149-00 (EW)

Contents

Before use

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

Buttons and Display

Basic operations...................................................................................5

Tuner features......................................................................................5

RDS features........................................................................................6

Cassette player features ......................................................................6

Disc control features ............................................................................7

Other features......................................................................................7

Remote control ....................................................................................8

Basic operations

Power...................................................................................................9

Switching Mode ...................................................................................9

Volume .................................................................................................9

Loudness .............................................................................................9

Attenuator ............................................................................................9

Menu System ....................................................................................10

Tuner features

Selecting Tuning Mode ......................................................................11

Tuning ................................................................................................11

Local Seek Function ...........................................................................12

Monaural Reception ...........................................................................12

Station Preset Memory ......................................................................12

Auto Memory Entry ...........................................................................12

Direct Access Tuning .........................................................................13

Switching Display for Tuner ...............................................................13

Preset station seek with programme service ....................................14

RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System) ..................................................................14

EON (Enhanced Other Network)........................................................14

Alarm..................................................................................................14

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function ..................................................15

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) ...........................15

Traffic Information Function ...............................................................16

Auto TP Seek Function ......................................................................16

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News ...............................17

News Bulletin Function ......................................................................17

Programme Type (PTY) Function .......................................................18

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes ......................................................................19

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes...............................19

Blank Skip Function............................................................................19

Tuner Call Function ............................................................................19

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Using Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction) .................................................20

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

Switching Display for Tape ................................................................20

Tape Advance Function......................................................................20

Music Repeat Function ......................................................................20

Disc control features

Playing Disc mode .............................................................................21

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ..........................................22

Track Search ......................................................................................22

Disc Search ........................................................................................22

Track / Disc Repeat Function .............................................................23

Track Scan Function ...........................................................................23

Disc Scan Function ............................................................................24

Random Play Function .......................................................................24

Magazine Random Play Function .......................................................25

Switching Display for Discs ...............................................................25

Presetting Disc Names ......................................................................26

Text Scroll ..........................................................................................27

Direct Track Search ............................................................................27

Direct Disc Search .............................................................................28

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ..........................................................28

Other features

Audio Control Setting .........................................................................29

Table of Audio Control Setting ...........................................................29

TEL Mute Function ............................................................................30

Navigation Mute Function ..................................................................30

Selectable Illumination .......................................................................30

Automatic Dimmer Function ..............................................................31

Switching Clock Display .....................................................................31

Touch Sensor Tone ............................................................................31

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

Switching Graphic Display .................................................................33

DSI (Disabled System Indicator) ........................................................33

Theft Deterrent Faceplate ..................................................................34

Basic operation of remote control (Optional) ...........................35

Installation ...................................................................................38

Troubleshooting guide ....................................................................42

Specifications....................................................................................45

Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts.

• When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use automotivegrade cables or other cables with an area of

0.75mm

2 (AWG18) or more to prevent cable deterioration and damage to the cable coating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2CAUTION

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

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative

12V DC power supply.

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

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.

Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

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

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.

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

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

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

• During installation, do not use any screws except for the ones provided. The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main unit.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer, and the optional

CA-DS100 converter cable.

• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-C601 /

KDC-C401

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

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

Cannot be used with this model.

2CAUTION

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

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Safety precautions

NOTE

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

• If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.

ATT LOUD B NR

1

SCAN

2

KRC-659R

B.S/RDM

3

REP T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

4 5 6

AME MENU

TI

PROG/PTY

AUDIO

SRC

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

PWR

OFF

Cleaning the Unit

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

2CAUTION

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

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

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

Reset button

Cleaning the Tape Head

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

Handling Cassette Tapes

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

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

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

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

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

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Basic operations

d uA T T

ATT LOUD

1

ATT / LOUD

4

FM SRC /

PWR OFF

¢

KRC-659R

SCAN

2

B.S/RDM

3 4

REP T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

VOL ADJ MENU

5 6

TI

PROG/PTY SRC

AUDIO

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

PWR

OFF

MENU AM

for KRC-659R

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator

Tuner features

ATT LOUD

1

KRC-659R

SCAN B.S/RDM

2 3 4

REP

4

FM SRC

T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

VOL ADJ

MENU

5 6

TI AUDIO

PROG/PTY

SRC

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

PWR

OFF

¢

#1~6 MENU AM DISP

for KRC-659R

ST indicator Preset station number

LOUD

Frequency

for KRC-559R

III

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator

AUTO 2

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for KRC-559R

Band display

Band display AUTO indicator

Frequency

LOUD

ST indicator Preset station number AUTO indicator


RDS features

ATT LOUD

1

SCAN

2

KRC-659R

B.S/RDM

3 4

REP

4

FM

38 /

PTY

T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

VOL ADJ MENU

5 6

TI

PROG/PTY

SRC

PWR

OFF

AUDIO

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

¢

#1~6 TI /

VOL ADJ

MENU

AM

DISP

Cassette player features

4

Release button

FM PROG SRC

¢

ATT LOUD B NR

1

KRC-659R

SCAN

2

B.S/RDM

3 4

REP T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

VOL ADJ MENU

5 6

TI

PROG/PTY

AUDIO

SRC

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

PWR

OFF

B NR B.S

REP

T.C

MTL

AM

DISP

for KRC-659R

LOUD

TI indicator

™indicator for KRC-559R

TA indicator

NEWS indicator

TEXT indicator

TP indicator

REG indicator

TA indicator NEWS indicator

III

LOUD

TI indicator TP indicator REG indicator

™indicator

2 AUTO

PTY indicator

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for KRC-659R

¢ indicator

TAPE indicator

LOUD ATT

DAB

TA

T I

Number of tracks to be skipped

NEWS

TEXT TP

DUAL

REG

+

-

B NR indicator MTL indicator Tape side for KRC-559R

¢ indicator Tape side

LOUD

Number of tracks to be skipped

TAPE indicator

AUTO 2

Disc control features

AM /

DISC–

4

ATT LOUD

1

FM /

DISC+

SRC

KRC-659R

SCAN

2

B.S/RDM

3 4

REP T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

VOL ADJ MENU

5 6

TI

PROG/PTY

AUDIO

SRC

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

PWR

OFF

SCAN

RDM

REP

D.SCN

M.RDM

MENU

DISP /

NAME.S

¢

for KRC-659R

LOUD

Disc number

Track number

T I

Track time/

Direct inputted track number/

Direct inputted disc number

Mode display TEXT indicator for KRC-559R

Track number

Track time/

Direct inputted track number/

Direct inputted disc number

Disc number

AUTO

Disc indicator

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Other features

4

FM SRC

Release button

¢

ATT LOUD B NR

1

SCAN

2

KRC-659R

B.S/RDM

3 4

REP T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

VOL ADJ MENU

5 6

TI

PROG/PTY SRC PWR

OFF

AUDIO

DAB

FM

DISC MW/LW

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

AUDIO /

MENU

AM

for KRC-659R

Clock display

LOUD ATT

DAB

TA

T I

NEWS

TEXT TP

DUAL

REG

£indicator

Graphic display for KRC-559R

Clock display

LOUD

£indicator

AUTO 2


Remote control

#0~9

A~Z

TUNE

¢

TRACK

+

+

TUNE

4

TRACK

–

–

AM

REW

DISC

–

FM

FF

DISC

+

1

4

GHI

7

PRS

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

QZ

DIRECT

OK

3

DEF

TUNER

6

MNO

TAPE

9

WXY

CD

CD·MD

CH

–

TUNE

TRACK

+

DNPP

AM

–

REW

FM

+

PROG

DISC

FF

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

VOL.

Optional

TUNER

TAPE

DIRECT

OK

CD

¥

MD CH

DNPP

u d

PROG

38

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Basic operations

(See page 5)

Power

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC button.

NOTE

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

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

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

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

▼

Tuner mode

▼

Tape mode

▼

Disc control mode

NOTE

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

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

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

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

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.

When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.

When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.

NOTE

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

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Basic features

(See page 5)

Menu System

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

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

1

2

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

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

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed.

Selecting function to set

Press the ¢ button to search through the functions until you see the one you want to adjust in the display.

Press the 4 button to search through the functions backward.

Example: If you want to switch the tuning mode from AUTO1 to manual, first search through the functions until you see "AUTO 1" in the display.

Function

Switching Clock Display

Time Adjustment (Manual)

<When Automatic Time Adjustment is off>

Automatic Time Adjustment

Mode

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

Selectable Illumination

Switching Graphic Display

Touch Sensor Tone

News Bulletin Function

3

Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the AM or FM button.

The setting will change for each function.

Example: The tuning mode will switch from AUTO 1 to AUTO

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

Local seek

<In Tuner mode>

Selecting Tuning Mode

<In Tuner mode>

Auto Memory Entry

<In Tuner mode>

AF Function

<Expect in AM band>

Region Restrict Function

<Except in AM band>

4

Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

Auto TP Seek

<Except in AM band>

Monaural Reception

<Except in AM band>

• Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.

If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly, including the Traffic Information function, the

News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the

Alarm function.

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

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Text Scroll

<In Disc changer mode>

Varieties of settings for each function (display)

↓

CLK ON

↔

CLK OFF

↑↓

CLK ADJ (Time Adjustment mode entered)

↑↓

SYNC ON

↔

SYNC OFF

↑↓

DSI ON

↔

DSI OFF

↑↓

COL GRN

↔

COL AMB

↑↓

GRAP ON

↔

GRAP OFF

↑↓

(KRC-659R Only)

BEEP ON

↔

BEEP OFF

↑↓

NEWS OFF

↔

NEWS ##M

↑↓

LO.S OFF

↔

LO.S ON

↑↓

AUTO1

→

AUTO2

→

MANUAL

↑↓

A-MEMORY (start)

↑↓

AF ON

↔

AF OFF

↑↓

REG ON

↔

REG OFF

↑↓

ATPS ON

↔

ATPS OFF

↑↓

MONO OFF

↔

MONO ON

↑↓

SCL MANU

↔

SCL AUTO

↑


(See page 5)

Selecting Tuning Mode

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The “AUTO1” indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO2” indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

1

2


"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the tuning function appears in the display.

Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.

The tuning method is displayed as ”AUTO1“, ”AUTO2“, or

”MANUAL“ referring respectively to auto seek tuning, preset station seek tuning, and manual tuning.

3

Switching settings

Press either the AM button or FM button to switch the tuning mode.

The display and setting will change.

4

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Tuning

1

2

3

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained.

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

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.

• Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.

Press the

4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

Press the

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

NOTE

If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive stations which were not originally memorized when traveling long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such cases, pressing the

4/¢ button to use preset station seek will receive channel 1.

• Manual Tuning

Press the

¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.

Press the

4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

NOTE

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received.

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(See page 5)

Local Seek Function

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

Turning Local Seek Function On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the local seek function appears in the display.

Press the

4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "LO.S OFF" or "LO.S ON" in the display, indicating that the local seek function is on or off, respectively.

3


Press either the AM button or FM button.


4


Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.

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

1

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

2

Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for two seconds or more.

The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

NOTE

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

(MW and LW) bands.

Monaural Reception

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

1

2

3

4



Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the monaural reception function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "MONO OFF" or "MONO

ON" in the display, indicating that monaural reception is on or off, respectively.





Auto Memory Entry

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

1

2

3

4

Select the band for auto memory entry.



Press the

¢ button repeatedly until "

A -MEMORY" appears in the display.

Press the


Hold down either the AM button or FM button for two seconds or more to start auto memory function.

The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.

When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received.

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Recalling a Preset Station:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

NOTE

• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for

FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 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 MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process.

Function of remote control with number/letter entry buttons

(See page 8)

Direct Access Tuning

When you already know the frequency of the station that you want to listen to, you can enter it directly for quick access.

(Function of remote control)

1

2

3

Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.

Press the DIRECT button.

The frequency part of the display blinks for 10 seconds.

If you make no input in the 10-second period, direct access tuning is automatically cancelled.

Enter the frequency of the desired station whilst the display is blinking.

If you want to listen to an FM station at 92.1 MHz, for example, press 0, 9, 2, and 1.

If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz, for example, press 0, 8, 1, and 0.

NOTE

• When a frequency which cannot be received is input, this frequency is not verified and operation returns to the original frequency input mode.

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

0.01 steps.

Cancelling Direct Access Tuning:

Press the DIRECT button again.

Switching Display for Tuner (non-RDS station)

Switching the Display:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches between the frequency and Clock.

NOTE

• When the switching clock display (P.31) is set to off, the display will not switch to the clock display.

• The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

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(See page 5)

Function of remote control with DNPP button (See page 8)

Preset station seek with Programme service name

You can search for the preset station with Programme Service name.

1

Press the DNPP button on the remote control.

“SNP PLAY” will be displayed once the seek mode is entered.

The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened to are displayed for 5 seconds each.

The display band switches in the following order:

= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +

Each time you press the

¢ button, the station display switches in the forward direction.

Each time you press the

4 button, the station display switches in the reverse direction.

Stations which have no names will be displayed as frequencies.

2

NOTE

Changing the Displayed Band

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

Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the reverse direction.

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

Press the OK button.

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

Cancelling mode during input:

Press the DNPP button.

The seek mode is cancelled.

RDS features

(See page 6)

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.

EON (Enhanced Other Network)

Stations that offer EON also transmit information about other

RDS stations that have traffic information. When you are tuned to a station that is not transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received.

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AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception.

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

Turning AF Function On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the AF function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "AF ON" or "AF OFF" in the display, indicating that the AF function is on or off, respectively.

3




4


Displaying Frequencies:

• When the Switching Clock display function (P.31) is OFF.

Press the DISP button.

• When the Switching Clock display function (P.31) is ON.

Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.

The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five seconds instead of the station name.

NOTE

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

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

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

Turning Region Restrict Function On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "REG ON" or "REG OFF" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respectively.

3




4


NOTE

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

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RDS features

(See page 6)

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 a traffic information station is being received, the TP indicator will turn on. When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and off.

When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, the TA indicator will turn on, and reception will begin at the preset volume.

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

NOTE

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

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

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

NOTE

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

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

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

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

Auto TP Seek Function

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

Turning Auto TP Seek Function On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Auto TP Seek function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "ATPS ON" or "ATPS OFF" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respectively.

3




If the traffic information station you are tuned to experiences poor reception, this function automatically seeks another TP station.

4


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Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

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

1

2

3

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

Adjust the volume to the desired level.

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

The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.

Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the preset level.

NOTE

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

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

News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting

You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the

News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.

Turning News Bulletin Function On/Off:

1



2

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the News Bulletin function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "NEWS OFF" or "NEWS

##M " in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respectively.

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NOTE

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

3

Changing the Function Setting

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time you press the FM or AM button until the desired setting is displayed.

Press the FM button to increase the interval, and the AM button to decrease it.

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

↔ 70M ↔ 80M ↔ 90M (M= minutes)

When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the

News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.

When a news bulletin is received, the NEWS indicator will blink and reception will begin at the preset volume.

NOTE

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

Setting the interval at the "00M" factory default indicates no

News Timeout will be made, meaning that additional news bulletins will continue to be searched for.

4


NOTE

• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTYcode for news bulletin or belongs to EON-Network sending

PTY-code for news bulletin.

• If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band, the band is switched automatically to the FM band.

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

RDS features

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Programme Type (PTY) Function

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

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

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

1. Music

4. Other Music

2. Speech

5. Serious Classical

3. News

6. Varied

1

Press the

38(PTY) button.

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

Mode entered.

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

NOTE

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

2

NOTE

Changing the Display Language to French or German

In the PTY mode, hold down the

38(PTY) button for one second or more to display the name of the language currently used.

If you want to change the language, press the preset button for the desired language and then the

38(PTY) button.

English is #1, French is #2, and German is #3.

Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the type of programme you want to listen to.

The selection includes:

Speech(SPEECH) ↔ 1.News(NEWS) ↔ 2.Current

Affairs(AFFAIRS) ↔ 3.Information(INFO) ↔

4.Sports(SPORT) ↔ 5.Education(EDUCATE) ↔

6.Drama(DRAMA) ↔ 7.Culture(CULTURE) ↔

8.Science(SCIENCE) ↔ 9.Varied(VARIED) ↔ 10.Pop

Music(POP M) ↔ 11.Rock Music(ROCK M) ↔ 12.M,O,R

Music(M.O.R. M) ↔ 13.Light Classical(LIGHT M) ↔

14.Serious Classical(CLASSICS) ↔ 15.Other Music(OTHER

M) ↔ 16.Weather(WEATHER) ↔ 17.Finance(FINANCE) ↔

18.Children’s programmes(CHILDREN) ↔ 19.Social

Affairs(SOCIAL A) ↔ 20.Religion(RELIGION) ↔ 21.Phone

In(PHONE IN) ↔ 22.Travel(TRAVEL) ↔ 23.Leisure(LEISURE)

↔ 24.Jazz Music(JAZZ) ↔ 25.Country Music(COUNTRY) ↔

26.National Music(NATION M) ↔ 27.Oldies Music(OLDIES)

↔ 28.Folk Music(FOLK M) ↔

29.Documentary(DOCUMENT) ↔ Music(MUSIC) ↔

Speech(SPEECH)↔

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3

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.

The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new programme type is stored.

Seeking the selected programme type

Press the

4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of programme.

The display blinks and the seek starts.

If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the station is displayed and the station is tuned into.

"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.

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

NOTE

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

If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme:

When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning.

The tuner scans for another station with the same type of programme.

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

Press the 38(PTY) button.


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Playing Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

A press of the release button results in the faceplate dropping open to the front, thereby exposing the cassette insertion slot.

Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert it in the slot. The faceplate will show the control panel, and the tape will start playing.

The ¢ indicator lights up when a caseette has been loaded.

2CAUTION

When inserting a cassette make sure the cassette has been completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to do so might deform the tape.

Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tape mode is obtained.

“TAPE” is displayed when the tape mode has been selected.

The tape will start playing.

Listening to the other side:

Press the PROG button.

Tape play switches to the other side.

Ejecting Cassettes:

Press the release button and drop open the faceplate.

Press the

0 button located near the cassette insertion slot.

The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.

Push back on the right side of the faceplate with your hand until it locks.

0

button

2CAUTION

• When the faceplate has been dropped 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.

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

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.

Doing so will cause breakdown.

NOTE

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

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the FM button.

The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as it is being fast forwarded.

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as it is being rewound.

Cancelling:

Press the PROG button.

Normal tape play returns.

Blank Skip Function

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.

NOTE

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

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

Tuner Call Function

Switch automatically to the tuner whilst you are rewinding or fast forwarding the tape.

Turning Tuner Call Function On/Off:

Press the T.C button to switch the tuner call function on and off.

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Function of the KRC-659R

Using Dolby B NR (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 Dolby B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned on.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

”DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.


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 I) playback.

Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types:

CrO

2

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

Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to suffer.

Switching Display for Tape

Switching the Display:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches between the mode display and Clock.

NOTE

• When the switching clock display (P.31) is set to off, the display will not switch to the clock display.

• The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

Tape Advance Function

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

Rewinding tape to the beginning of current track:

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

To advance to the beginning of the next track:

Press the

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

NOTE

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

Music Repeat Function

Repeatedly plays the current track.

Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on and off.

Cancelling Music Repeat Function:

Press either the REP or PROG button.

NOTE

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

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7 When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit.

Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.

7 When a unit that is not equipped with an O-N switch, or the changer switching unit "KCA-S200" is connected, "O"operation will be set.

"N"-operation:

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

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

"O"-operation:

• CD text cannot be displayed.

• Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9

/, +, –, *, =, <, >, [ , ]".

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

NOTE

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

Playing Disc mode

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

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the disc control mode.

The disc will start playing.

NOTE

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

Mode Display Examples

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

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

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Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the

38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

NOTE

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

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".


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Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing Disc Play:

Hold down on the

4 button.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

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

Track Search

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

Making a Reverse Track Search:

Press the

4 button to display the desired track number.

Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

Pressing the

4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not

"recycled" to the last track on the disc.

Making a Forward Track Search:

Press the

¢ button to display the desired track number.

Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

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

Disc Search

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

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the DISC

– 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 DISC

+ button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

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

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Track / Disc Repeat Function

Repeat playing the current track or disc.

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

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

▼

Track Repeat ON

▼

Disc Repeat ON

▼

Track/Disc Repeat OFF

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

The disc number blinks in the display when the disc repeat function is on.

NOTE

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

Track Scan Function

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

Turning Track Scan Function On/Off:

Press the SCAN button to switch the track scan function on and off.

The first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in order.

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

Press the

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

NOTE

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

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

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Disc Scan Function

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

Turning Disc Scan Function On/Off:

Press the D.SCN button to switch the disc scan function on and off.

The first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in which they are loaded on the changer.

The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:

Press the

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

NOTE

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

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

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

Random Play Function

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.

The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected.

When the track has been selected, play starts.

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

NOTE

2

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing

(with the random play function still turned on).

To change the track being heard, press the

¢ button.

Another track is selected and played.

NOTE

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

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Magazine Random Play Function

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.

The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously as the next track is being selected.

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

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

NOTE

This function is not available with the following models:

KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

2

To change the track being heard, press the

¢ button.

Another disc/track is selected and played.

NOTE

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

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

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.

Switching Display for Discs:

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

▼

Track time

▼

Disc name

▼

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

▼

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

▼

Clock

NOTE

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p. 26). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.

• If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• The clock is displayed only when the Switching Clock display function (P.31) is on.

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

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

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Presetting Disc Names

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

2

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

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

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

4

Press either the

4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position.

The

4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right.

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

TRACK

+ or TRACK

– buttons, respectively, on the remote control.

Each press of the

38 button results in the type of characters that are to be entered changing between alphabet and numeral/symbols.

Press the DISC

+ or DISC

– button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Alphabet (upper case) : A ~ Z

Numerals and symbols : 1~9 0 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

NOTE

The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.

A press of the

38 button exits the disc name preset mode.

Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the procedure described below.

Press the DISC

+ or DISC

– button to display the desired character.

Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numerals, you can choose the following characters: /,

+

,

–

, *, =, <, >, [ and ]

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NOTE

Direct Alphabet Input

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997 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

“D” #3 1

“A”

“N”

#2

#6

1

2

“C” #2 3

“E” #3 2

5

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

NOTE

You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.

6

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 entered so far.

NOTE

• The number of 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 you play another CD that happens to have exactly the same specifications as another CD whose name is stored, the wrong name will be displayed for it.

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

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

Text Scroll

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

To scroll manually:

1

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

2

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

Manual/Automatic scroll switching:

1


2


Press the

¢ button repeatedly to switch the function to be set to the text scroll function.

Pressing the

4 button results in the functions being switched in the reverse order.

The text scroll function is displayed with "SCL MANU" or "SCL

AUTO".

"SCL MANU" (Manual scrolling)

"SCL AUTO" (Automatic scrolling)

3


Press either the AM button or FM button .


4


To scroll automatically:

1

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

The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.

NOTE

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

2

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

NOTE

Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.

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Function of Remote control with number / letter entry button

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Direct Track Search

Using the remote control, make direct input of the track number that you want to listen to.

1

2

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.

Press either the TRACK

+ or TRACK

– button whilst the track number is blinking.

The track specified in step 1 starts playing.

Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation:

Press the

38 button.

NOTE

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


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Function of disc changers with remote control having number/letter entry buttons (See page 8)

Direct Disc Search

Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc number that you want to listen to.

Function of Remote control with DNPP button (See page 8)

Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)

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

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.

1

Press the DNPP button on the remote control.

"DNP PLAY" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset play mode is entered.

The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to which you are currently listening are successively displayed for five seconds each.

In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not been disc name preset will display "NO NAME".

NOTE

2

• Input "0" to select disc #10.

• If you enter more than two numbers all at once, a search will be made only of the last number entered.

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

38 button.

NOTE

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

• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before will appear as "NO ACCES" when the disc names are displayed.

When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO ACCES" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it using the disc scan or a similar function to display the disc name. Also note that "NO DISC" will be displayed when a disc has not been loaded.

Rapid display (forward / reverse):

Press the DISC

+ 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 cancel DNPP mode:

Press the DNPP button.

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

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Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

1

2

Press the AUDIO button to enter the control mode.

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change as follows:

Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the

AM button reverses it.

▼

Bass

▼

Treble

▼

Balance

▼

Fader

NOTE

Source tone memory

Each source (tape, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.

The settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).

3

Press the 4/¢ button.

Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.

4

Press the AUDIO button to end the control mode.

Table of Audio Control Setting

Adjustment mode

(Display)

Bass

(“BAS”)

Operation of Audio control button

4 button ¢ button

Bass decreased.

Bass increased.

Treble

(“TRE”)

Balance

(“BAL”)

Fader

(“FAD”)

Treble decreased.

Left channel emphasized.

Rear channel increased.

Treble increased.

Right channel emphasized.

Front channel increased.

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(See page 7)

TEL Mute Function

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

NOTE

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

When the telephone rings:

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

Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:

Press the SRC button.

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

Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:

Hang the phone up.

"CALL" disappears from the display.

The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.

Navigation Mute Function

When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an interruption of the audio guide results in the temporary lowering of the audio level.

NOTE

The Navigation mute function cannot be used unless a TEL mute cable is connected to the KENWOOD Navigation System.

Selectable Illumination

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

1

2

3

4



Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable

Illumination function appears in the display.

Press the


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





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Automatic Dimmer Function

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

NOTE

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

Switching Clock display

This function permits switching the clock display on/off when switching the display during each of the modes.

Turning the Clock Display On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Clock

Display function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "CLK ON" or "CLK OFF" in the display, indicating that the Switching Clock Display function is on or off, respectively.

3


Press either the AM button or FM button .


4


Touch sensor tone

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

Turning the Beep On/Off:

1



2

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the Touch sensor tone function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF" in the display, indicating that the current beep setting is on or off, respectively.

3




4


NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

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(See page 7)

Adjusting Time

With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations

(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off. The factory default is automatic time adjustment.

Adjusting Time Automatically:

Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.

The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.

6

NOTE

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

Turning Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off:

1



2

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the Automatic Time

Adjustment function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "SYNC ON" or "SYNC OFF" in the display, indicating that the Automatic Time Adjustment is on or off, respectively.

"SYNC ON" (Automatic Time Adjustment)

"SYNC OFF" (Manual time adjustment)

3




4


Adjusting Time Manually:

1 Turn off the Automatic Time Adjustment as mentioned above.

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


3

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the "CLK ADJ" appears in the display.

Press the


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4

Hold down either the AM or FM button for two seconds or more to enter the Time Adjustment mode.

The hour display will blink.

5

•Adjusting the hours

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

• Adjusting the minutes

Press the

¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the

4 button to make the minutes go back.



Switching Graphic Display

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

Turning the Graphic Display On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Graphic

Display function appears on the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated on the display by "GRAP ON" or "GRAP OFF", indicating that the Graphic Display is on or off, respectively.

“GRAP ON” (Displays various modes)

“GRAP OFF”(Display linked to the volume level value)

3


Press either the AM or FM button.


4


NOTE

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

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

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

Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off:

1



2

Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Disabled System

Indicator function appears in the display.

Press the


The function setting is indicated by "DSI ON" or "DSI OFF" in the display, indicating that the disable system indicator is on or off, respectively.

3




4


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(See page 7)

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

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

Removing Faceplate:

Press the release button and drop open the faceplate.

In its dropped condition, while drawing the faceplate to one side, pull it to the front and remove it.

Release button

£

PROG

SRC

KRC-659R

ATT LOUD B NR

1

SCAN

2

B.S/RDM

3 4

REP T.C/D.SCN

MTL/M.RDM

5 6

AME MENU

AUTO AUDIO

FM

DISC

AM

DISP/TEXT

NAME.S

NOTE

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case whilst detached.

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

Reattaching Faceplate:

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

£

AM

FM

1

2

3

4

5

6

NOTE

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

£

1

2

3

4

5

Shaft

Depression

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Basic operations of remote control

(See page 8)

Optional

2CAUTION

Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the fascia panel (dashboard).

Replacing the Lithium Battery:

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).

Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated.

Insert the battery with the

+ and

– poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.

To open

① Keep on slide

1

➁ Pull out.

2

2WARNING

Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.

Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

NOTE

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

All Modes

• VOL. buttons

Keep on pressing the u button to turn the volume up.

keep on pressing the d button to turn the volume down.

• TUNER button

Selects the tuner mode.

• TAPE button

Selects the tape mode.

• CD•MD CH button

Selects the disc control mode.

NOTE

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

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Basic operations of remote control

(See page 8) Optional

Tuner Mode

• Number/ letter entry buttons

Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.

During direct access tuning, use these buttons to input the frequency of the station.

• TUNE buttons

Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode).

Press the

¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset tuning mode).

• AM/FM button

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

Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

• DIRECT/OK button

Selects the direct access tuning mode, used to input frequencies directly. Press this button again to cancel the mode whilst it is operating.

During Station name preset play mode, selects station.

• DNPP button

Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode.

Tape Mode

• T.ADV buttons

Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the current track.

Press the

¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next track.

• REW button

Rewinds the tape.

• FF button

Fast forwards the tape.

• PROG button

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

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Disc Control Mode

• Number/ letter entry buttons

Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track

(disc) searches.

Used to enter letters during disc name preset.

• TRACK buttons

Press the TRACK

– button to search through the tracks backwards.

Press the TRACK

+ 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.

•

38 button

When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.

Press the same button again to start play again.

Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc name.

• OK button

During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory and ends the input mode.

Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.

• DNPP button

Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.

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Accessories

1

2

3

4

External view Number of items

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

..........................................2

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

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

2CAUTION

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

Installation Procedure

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

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

3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.

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

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

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the reset button.

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2CAUTION

• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.

See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

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

Connecting Cables to Terminals

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

External Power

Connector

A–4

A–5

A–6

A–7

A–8

Speaker

Connector

B–1

B–2

B–3

B–4

B–5

B–6

B–7

B–8

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory4)

Cable Colour

Yellow

Blue/White

Orange/White

Red

Black

Purple

Purple/Black

Gray

Gray/Black

White

White/Black

Green

Green/Black

Antenna Cord (ISO)

Connector Function Guide

Functions

Battery

Power Control

Dimmer

Ignition (ACC)

Earth (Ground)

Connection

Rear Right (

Rear Right (

+ )

– )

Front Right ( + )

Front Right ( – )

Front Left ( + )

Front Left ( – )

Rear Left ( + )

Rear Left ( – )

FM/AM antenna input

Rear right output (Red)

Front right output (Red)

Rear left output

(White)

Front left output (White)

Fuse (10A)

KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input

NOTE

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

Battery cable (Yellow)

Ignition cable (Red)

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

TEL mute cable (Brown)

TEL MUTE

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

Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.

NOTE

To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual.

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A

Connector B 8

7

8

7

6

5

6

5

4

3

4

3

2

1

2

1

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

P.CONT

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

Connecting Cables to Terminals

2WARNING

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.39)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit.

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.

1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.

Unit


Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow) A–4 Pin (Yellow)

2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.

Unit


Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)


3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4

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

Unit


Vehicle

A–7 Pin (Red)


Installation

■

NOTE

When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.

To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable

(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.

Installation

Accessory3

Firewall or metal support

Self-tapping screw

(commercially available)

Metal mounting strap

(commercially available)

Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.

NOTE

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

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Installation

■

Removing the hard rubber frame

1

Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level.

Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Catch

Lock

■

Removing the Unit

1

2

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

Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4

×

8) on the back panel.

3

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.

Accessory3 Catch facing up

Accessory2 Removal tool

2

When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.

4

Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway whilst pressing towards the inside.

NOTE

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

2CAUTION

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

5

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

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

PROBLEM

The power does not turn on.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The fuse has blown.

No ACC position on vehicle ignition.

The Attenuator function is turned on.

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

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

SOLUTION

After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the fuse with one having the same rating.

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

Turn off the Attenuator function.

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

The cassette tape is bad.

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

Terminals".

Try playing another cassette tape. If no problem is experienced, the first tape was bad.

Press the Eject button.

The tape does not go in. /

No sound can be heard even though the tape display is made.

Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.

The sound quality is poor or distorted.

The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode to tape mode even though no tape is in.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

The tape head is dirty.

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

Radio reception is poor.

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

The speakers are not wired correctly.

The car antenna is not extended.

The antenna control cable is not connected.

Clean the tape head, referring to the section on "Cleaning the tape head" (see page 4).

Check the speaker wiring.

Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.

Pull out the antenna all the way.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

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PROBLEM

The memory is erased when the ignition is turned off.

The TEL mute function does not work.

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

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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.

The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

The old/new selection switch of the disc changer is not set properly.

The specified CD is very dirty.

The CD is upside-down.

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

The disc is severely scratched.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

SOLUTION







Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car.

SOLUTION

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

Set the old/new selection switch to "O" (old) position.

Clean the CD.

Load the CD with the labelled side up.

Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc.

Try another disc instead.

Remove whatever is touching it.

If skipping happens at the same place when the car is stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.

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

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

The specified track does not play.

Random play or magazine random play has been selected.

Turn off the random play or magazine random play function.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

EJECT

NO DISC

E-04

BLANK

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

]

Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

]

Insert the CD.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

]

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

]

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

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

]

Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

]

The next MD is automatically played back

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

]

The next MD is automatically played back.

E-77

E-99

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

]

Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.

Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

]

Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit.

If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

HOLD

¢

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

]

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

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

]

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

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Specifications

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 µV/75

Ω

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

Ω

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

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

Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ............................................

≥

80 dB

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

MW tuner section

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

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

LW tuner section

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

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

Cassette player section

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

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

Frequency response

(120 µs : KRC-659R) ........................30 Hz – 14 kHz (±3 dB)

(70 µs : KRC-559R) ..........................30 Hz – 18 kHz (±3 dB)

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

Signal to Noise ratio

(Dolby NR OFF : KRC-559R) ......................................54 dB

(Dolby NR OFF : KRC-659R) ......................................57 dB

(Dolby B NR ON : KRC-659R)......................................65 dB

Audio section

Maximum output power..................................................40 W

×

4

Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V) ..........................27 W

×

4

Tone action

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

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

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

Ω

Preout Impedance ............................................................

≤

600

Ω

General

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

Current consumption ....................................10 A at Rated power

Installation size (W

×

H

×

D) ............................182

×

53

×

154 mm

Weight ................................................................................1.4 kg

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