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... use Safety precautions 3 General features Power 5 Volume 5 Attenuator 5 Switching Modes 6 Loudness 6 Audio Control Setting 6 TEL Mute 7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 8 Tuner features Tuning 9 Station Preset Memory 9 Clock display 9 RDS features RDS(Radio Data System 10 Enhanced Other Network 10 Alarm 10 Traffic Information Function 11 Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News 11 Programme Type (PTY) Function 12 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes 14 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes 14 Tuner Call 14 External disc control features Playing Disc mode...
... use Safety precautions 3 General features Power 5 Volume 5 Attenuator 5 Switching Modes 6 Loudness 6 Audio Control Setting 6 TEL Mute 7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 8 Tuner features Tuning 9 Station Preset Memory 9 Clock display 9 RDS features RDS(Radio Data System 10 Enhanced Other Network 10 Alarm 10 Traffic Information Function 11 Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News 11 Programme Type (PTY) Function 12 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes 14 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes 14 Tuner Call 14 External disc control features Playing Disc mode...
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... power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to strong shock. Also avoid places 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 / KDCC601 / KDC...
... power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to strong shock. Also avoid places 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 / KDCC601 / KDC...
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... accumulates on the display in actual operation. • The functions that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the actual equipment, and some of the spools. Clean the tape head using a volatile liquid...
... accumulates on the display in actual operation. • The functions that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the actual equipment, and some of the spools. Clean the tape head using a volatile liquid...
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... loudness function is turned on. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. NOTE Source tone memory Each source (tape, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in the display. The standby mode turns all functions off . The settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that turns the power OFF automatically will differ depending on the unit that source (e.g., FM mode uses the tone settings...
... loudness function is turned on. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. NOTE Source tone memory Each source (tape, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in the display. The standby mode turns all functions off . The settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that turns the power OFF automatically will differ depending on the unit that source (e.g., FM mode uses the tone settings...
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... received. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. Setting values: Left 15 - Rear 15 -7- Right 15 "FAD" : Adjust the fader level. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is not connected to automatically, and the volume restored gradually. "DB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons...
... received. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. Setting values: Left 15 - Rear 15 -7- Right 15 "FAD" : Adjust the fader level. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is not connected to automatically, and the volume restored gradually. "DB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons...
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.... 3 • Auto Seek Tuning Press the ¢ button to the last preset station (i.e., the one with a single touch of the station currently being received. • Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode. (page22) 1 Select the band/ station that the data has been stored. The number of the station name. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a button. -9- You can store 6 stations in the display to indicate that you want to use preset station seek...
.... 3 • Auto Seek Tuning Press the ¢ button to the last preset station (i.e., the one with a single touch of the station currently being received. • Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode. (page22) 1 Select the band/ station that the data has been stored. The number of the station name. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a button. -9- You can store 6 stations in the display to indicate that you want to use preset station seek...
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.... 1 Tune into the station for which provides services, you are heard at the preset volume. When none is on in the disc control mode results in a change to another TI station. • When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic information stations with the volume set at minimum. - 11 - Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to a station...
.... 1 Tune into the station for which provides services, you are heard at the preset volume. When none is on in the disc control mode results in a change to another TI station. • When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic information stations with the volume set at minimum. - 11 - Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to a station...
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..., the mode will automatically turn off . Varied NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type After selecting the type of programme to be received • Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type of programme you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. RDS features English Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only...
..., the mode will automatically turn off . Varied NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type After selecting the type of programme to be received • Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type of programme you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. RDS features English Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only...
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... O-N switch is 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 displayed. • The disc name will be connected, please also see the instruction manual of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG NAME SET / CLK SRC 4 DISC+ ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER T I VOL ADJ CLK NAME SET LOUD ATT...
... O-N switch is 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 displayed. • The disc name will be connected, please also see the instruction manual of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG NAME SET / CLK SRC 4 DISC+ ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER T I VOL ADJ CLK NAME SET LOUD ATT...
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... disc control mode will start playing. Mode Display Examples • "CD" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is displayed as "0". Disc Search (Function of the displayed track number. The disc will differ, depending on the disc. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to select the external disc control mode. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on a disc. Each time the button is not "recycled" to the last track on the unit...
... disc control mode will start playing. Mode Display Examples • "CD" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is displayed as "0". Disc Search (Function of the displayed track number. The disc will differ, depending on the disc. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to select the external disc control mode. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on a disc. Each time the button is not "recycled" to the last track on the unit...
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... operation and characters that can be entered may change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer. button to display the desired character. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function...
... operation and characters that can be entered may change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer. button to display the desired character. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function...
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... "BEEP OFF" is displayed. 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button. English Menu settings 4 FM ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER T I VOL ADJ CLK NAME SET LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 M.RDM 6 #1 ~ 6 REW FF PR OG FM PTY DISC AUD MENU AM MENU AM Menu System You can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed. 2 Selecting function to set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode.
... "BEEP OFF" is displayed. 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button. English Menu settings 4 FM ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER T I VOL ADJ CLK NAME SET LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 M.RDM 6 #1 ~ 6 REW FF PR OG FM PTY DISC AUD MENU AM MENU AM Menu System You can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed. 2 Selecting function to set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode.
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... minutes. Display and setting: "SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment "SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically: Tune into an RDS station for the OFF Timer function activated when you can set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is canceled. "OFF 20M" :Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes. set the clock time automatically according to enter the Manual time adjustment mode. You can be switched on . Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It...
... minutes. Display and setting: "SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment "SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically: Tune into an RDS station for the OFF Timer function activated when you can set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is canceled. "OFF 20M" :Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes. set the clock time automatically according to enter the Manual time adjustment mode. You can be switched on . Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It...
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... especially useful when you turn off . You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. Display and setting: "AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode "AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode "MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the stations in order. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place. NOTE • When the AF function is on , only the local traffic information station frequency...
... especially useful when you turn off . You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. Display and setting: "AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode "AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode "MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the stations in order. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place. NOTE • When the AF function is on , only the local traffic information station frequency...
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... manual scrolling. Monaural Reception When poor stereo reception is displayed. Function of the recalled station is experienced, this function automatically seeks another traffic information station with the AF function for the desired station. The factory default is off even when the standby mode has been turned on , the AF function tunes in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names. Display and setting: "SCL AUTO...
... manual scrolling. Monaural Reception When poor stereo reception is displayed. Function of the recalled station is experienced, this function automatically seeks another traffic information station with the AF function for the desired station. The factory default is off even when the standby mode has been turned on , the AF function tunes in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names. Display and setting: "SCL AUTO...
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...; If the fuse blows, first make sure to a power source with constant voltage such as shown above. Installation Procedure 1. Make the proper input and output cable connections for those provided might result in your car. 8. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it will not turn on the car or anything else conducting electricity. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is connected to install the unit so that can...
...; If the fuse blows, first make sure to a power source with constant voltage such as shown above. Installation Procedure 1. Make the proper input and output cable connections for those provided might result in your car. 8. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it will not turn on the car or anything else conducting electricity. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is connected to install the unit so that can...
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... mounting sleeve with the ignition key. Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) - 26 - Installation s Installation Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Firewall or metal support 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of vehicle you drive. If the unit is unstable, it in place. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Connect to a power source that the unit is installed securely in 2 or 3, make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the ISO connectors...
... mounting sleeve with the ignition key. Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) - 26 - Installation s Installation Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Firewall or metal support 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of vehicle you drive. If the unit is unstable, it in place. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Connect to a power source that the unit is installed securely in 2 or 3, make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the ISO connectors...
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... problems. English PROBLEM The power does not turn on the unit (see page 4). Turn off . No ACC position on . Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly. A speaker cable may just be heard, or the volume is bad. The antenna control cable is poor. The memory is erased when the ignition is turned on vehicle ignition. If you do not want the power to go into play. The battery cable...
... problems. English PROBLEM The power does not turn on the unit (see page 4). Turn off . No ACC position on . Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly. A speaker cable may just be heard, or the volume is bad. The antenna control cable is poor. The memory is erased when the ignition is turned on vehicle ignition. If you do not want the power to go into play. The battery cable...
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... the following situations, consult your nearest service centre: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is touching a metal part of the car. Something is touching it. A non-compatible CD changer is scratched or dirty. The CD is being used to the disc changer input terminal on , with the CD. External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The disc control mode cannot be heard. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The TEL mute function does not work.
... the following situations, consult your nearest service centre: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is touching a metal part of the car. Something is touching it. A non-compatible CD changer is scratched or dirty. The CD is being used to the disc changer input terminal on , with the CD. External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The disc control mode cannot be heard. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The TEL mute function does not work.
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...;F), the disc starts playing again. - 30 - The disc magazine is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc magazine. The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it. EJECT NO DISC No disc magazine has been loaded in the unit. ] Insert the CD. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Press the reset button on the unit. E-77 The unit is very...
...;F), the disc starts playing again. - 30 - The disc magazine is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc magazine. The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it. EJECT NO DISC No disc magazine has been loaded in the unit. ] Insert the CD. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Press the reset button on the unit. E-77 The unit is very...