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... with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KRC-208S KRC-218 KRC-28MR CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D'EMPLOI RADIO CASETE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RADIO CASSETE MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES Take the time to the model and serial numbers...
... with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KRC-208S KRC-218 KRC-28MR CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D'EMPLOI RADIO CASETE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RADIO CASSETE MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES Take the time to the model and serial numbers...
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... Contents Before use Safety precautions 3 General features Power 5 Switching Modes 5 Volume 6 Attenuator 6 Loudness 6 Audio Control Setting 6 ec4/dB(Sound Coordinate 7 Clock display 7 Adjusting Time 7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 8 Tuner features Tuning 9 Station Preset Memory 9 Auto Memory Entry 9 Cleam Reception System Circuit (CRSC 10 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes 11 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes 11 Tuner Call 11 External disc control features Playing Disc mode 12 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play 12 Track Search 13 Disc Search 13...
... Contents Before use Safety precautions 3 General features Power 5 Switching Modes 5 Volume 6 Attenuator 6 Loudness 6 Audio Control Setting 6 ec4/dB(Sound Coordinate 7 Clock display 7 Adjusting Time 7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 8 Tuner features Tuning 9 Station Preset Memory 9 Auto Memory Entry 9 Cleam Reception System Circuit (CRSC 10 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes 11 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes 11 Tuner Call 11 External disc control features Playing Disc mode 12 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play 12 Track Search 13 Disc Search 13...
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... replacing a fuse, only use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of changer you connect them incorrectly. - 3- Otherwise it may break or crack because it is fully locked in a spot exposed to your unit and the CD changer if you own: • KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400 Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer...
... replacing a fuse, only use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of changer you connect them incorrectly. - 3- Otherwise it may break or crack because it is fully locked in a spot exposed to your unit and the CD changer if you own: • KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400 Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer...
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..., wind it for use radio frequency energy. If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. They can tangle easily around the capstan and/or pinch rollers, causing trouble. • Do not play a cassette whose label is made. They can be working right, try pressing the reset button first. SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM...
..., wind it for use radio frequency energy. If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. They can tangle easily around the capstan and/or pinch rollers, causing trouble. • Do not play a cassette whose label is made. They can be working right, try pressing the reset button first. SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM...
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... AM ATT indicator Clock display LOUD indicator 40Wx 4 £ indicator Power Turning on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off while leaving the power to "OFF" . NOTE The mode switches to anything. When "OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. Use this mode when you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: M Tuner mode M Tape mode M External disc control mode (KRC-208S/28MR only) M Standby mode Selecting standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch...
... AM ATT indicator Clock display LOUD indicator 40Wx 4 £ indicator Power Turning on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off while leaving the power to "OFF" . NOTE The mode switches to anything. When "OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. Use this mode when you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: M Tuner mode M Tape mode M External disc control mode (KRC-208S/28MR only) M Standby mode Selecting standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch...
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.... Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down the volume. Attenuator This function allows you use that source ( for example, FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for the adjusting values. 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode. "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: Left 15 - The LOUD indicator lights up the volume. Setting values: - 4 - + 4 Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. When...
.... Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down the volume. Attenuator This function allows you use that source ( for example, FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for the adjusting values. 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode. "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: Left 15 - The LOUD indicator lights up the volume. Setting values: - 4 - + 4 Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. When...
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... the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the 4 button to make the minutes go back. 4 Press the CLK button to switch the clock display on and off. Clock display Turning clock display On/Off: Press the CLK button to end the clock adjustment mode. The preset settings of the music. 1 Press the AUD button to end the sound coordinate mode. bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting. Adjusting Time Adjust the time. 1 When the time is displayed. - 7-
... the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the 4 button to make the minutes go back. 4 Press the CLK button to switch the clock display on and off. Clock display Turning clock display On/Off: Press the CLK button to end the clock adjustment mode. The preset settings of the music. 1 Press the AUD button to end the sound coordinate mode. bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level setting. Adjusting Time Adjust the time. 1 When the time is displayed. - 7-
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... faceplate or its storage case to detach it clicks. Tuner features SRC AUTO / AME 4 FM / CRSC ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 M.RDM 6 #1 ~ 6 REW FF PR OG FM CRSC DISC AUD A.ADJ AM AM STEREO indicator Frequency Preset station number indicator AUTO indicator Band display -8- Release button Projections Grooves Removing the Faceplate: Press the release button...
... faceplate or its storage case to detach it clicks. Tuner features SRC AUTO / AME 4 FM / CRSC ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 M.RDM 6 #1 ~ 6 REW FF PR OG FM CRSC DISC AUD A.ADJ AM AM STEREO indicator Frequency Preset station number indicator AUTO indicator Band display -8- Release button Projections Grooves Removing the Faceplate: Press the release button...
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... decrease the frequency by one step. The number of the recalled station is displayed. This function is especially useful when you press the FM button, the band switches between auto seek tuning and manual tuning. The tuner then plays the last station received. When all the receivable frequencies in order. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for at least two seconds to increase the frequency by one step. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the...
... decrease the frequency by one step. The number of the recalled station is displayed. This function is especially useful when you press the FM button, the band switches between auto seek tuning and manual tuning. The tuner then plays the last station received. When all the receivable frequencies in order. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for at least two seconds to increase the frequency by one step. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the...
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... when listening to turn it off . Turning CRSC On/Off: Pres4s0Wtxh4 e CRSC button for this function is on. English Tuner features Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) Temporarily have reception switched from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on /off . Cassette player features SRC 0 SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP...
... when listening to turn it off . Turning CRSC On/Off: Pres4s0Wtxh4 e CRSC button for this function is on. English Tuner features Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) Temporarily have reception switched from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on /off . Cassette player features SRC 0 SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP...
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... the 0 button. The T.CALL indicator lights up when side A is playing, and 2 when side B is displayed when the tape mode has been selected. The tape starts playing automatically. Listening to select the tape mode. The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects. Turning Tuner Call On/Off: Press the T.C(T.CALL) button to the other side: Press the FF button and REW button at the same time. Fast...
... the 0 button. The T.CALL indicator lights up when side A is playing, and 2 when side B is displayed when the tape mode has been selected. The tape starts playing automatically. Listening to select the tape mode. The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects. Turning Tuner Call On/Off: Press the T.C(T.CALL) button to the other side: Press the FF button and REW button at the same time. Fast...
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... disc control features Function of discs. Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of the KRC-208S/KRC-28MR SRC 4 DISC+ ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 M.RDM 6 SCAN REP M.RDM RDM D.SCN REW FF PR OG FM CRSC DISC AUD A.ADJ AM DISC- Mode Display Examples • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected /when a CD player is connected...
... disc control features Function of discs. Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of the KRC-208S/KRC-28MR SRC 4 DISC+ ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME CLK ADJ LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 M.RDM 6 SCAN REP M.RDM RDM D.SCN REW FF PR OG FM CRSC DISC AUD A.ADJ AM DISC- Mode Display Examples • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected /when a CD player is connected...
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... Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Track Search: Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number. Track / Disc Repeat Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being connected. NOTE You cannot use reverse play function is displayed when discs are being exchanged on . Instead...
... Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Track Search: Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number. Track / Disc Repeat Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being connected. NOTE You cannot use reverse play function is displayed when discs are being exchanged on . Instead...
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... button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to switch magazine random play will start playing using random play is displayed when discs are loaded on the changer. NOTE • The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc. • The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once. • "LOAd" is turned on. When the track has been selected, play will be selected...
... button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to switch magazine random play will start playing using random play is displayed when discs are loaded on the changer. NOTE • The disc scan function is canceled when you eject the disc. • The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once. • "LOAd" is turned on. When the track has been selected, play will be selected...
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..., remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Make the proper input and output wire connections for connection. Install the unit in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. See the section on the car are working properly. • Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. • Some disc changers need conversion cords for each unit. 3. battery. 8. If you share the - English Accessories External view 1 Number of items 1 2 1 3 2 4 1 5 4 6 4 7 1 (KRC-208S...
..., remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Make the proper input and output wire connections for connection. Install the unit in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. See the section on the car are working properly. • Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. • Some disc changers need conversion cords for each unit. 3. battery. 8. If you share the - English Accessories External view 1 Number of items 1 2 1 3 2 4 1 5 4 6 4 7 1 (KRC-208S...
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Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) Ignition key switch ACC Car fuse box (Main fuse) If no connections are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in turn may start a fire. Car fuse box Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) REAR • L FRONT • R FRONT • L FM/AM antenna input White/Black White...
Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) Ignition key switch ACC Car fuse box (Main fuse) If no connections are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in turn may start a fire. Car fuse box Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) REAR • L FRONT • R FRONT • L FM/AM antenna input White/Black White...
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... in damage to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame (P.19)" and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with excessive force during the installations. - 18 - English Installation I Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the main unit. • Damage may skip...
... in damage to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame (P.19)" and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with excessive force during the installations. - 18 - English Installation I Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the main unit. • Damage may skip...
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... a screw in the unit is turned off Attenuator. Radio reception is no sound/the unit will not go into tape mode. The antenna control wire is connected to Terminals". Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in the unit. Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. The ignition and battery wire are not wired correctly. The input/output wires or wiring harness are pressed. Press the reset button on "Connecting Wires to a different speaker. Connect the wire correctly, referring...
... a screw in the unit is turned off Attenuator. Radio reception is no sound/the unit will not go into tape mode. The antenna control wire is connected to Terminals". Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in the unit. Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. The ignition and battery wire are not wired correctly. The input/output wires or wiring harness are pressed. Press the reset button on "Connecting Wires to a different speaker. Connect the wire correctly, referring...
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... when switching modes. - 22 - Press the reset button on , with "AV in" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. • Even though no sound can be selected. English Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The disc control mode cannot be heard. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The computer chip in a different slot from that the changer is wrong. Clean the CD. Random play...
... when switching modes. - 22 - Press the reset button on , with "AV in" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. • Even though no sound can be selected. English Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The disc control mode cannot be heard. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The computer chip in a different slot from that the changer is wrong. Clean the CD. Random play...
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... then press the reset button on the air conditioner. Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are recorded on the MD. ] The next MD will start playing again. - 23 - The CD is upside-down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the unit. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60...
... then press the reset button on the air conditioner. Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are recorded on the MD. ] The next MD will start playing again. - 23 - The CD is upside-down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the unit. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60...
