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... this instruction manual. Model KRC-235/225 Serial number © B64-2101-00 (KW/KN) For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KRC-235 KRC-225 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...
... this instruction manual. Model KRC-235/225 Serial number © B64-2101-00 (KW/KN) For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KRC-235 KRC-225 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness ec4 (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Clock Display Adjusting Clock Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 8 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Cassette player features 10 Playing Cassette Tapes Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Tuner Call External disc control features 11 Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Disc Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Accessories 14 Installation...
... 5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness ec4 (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Clock Display Adjusting Clock Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 8 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Cassette player features 10 Playing Cassette Tapes Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Tuner Call External disc control features 11 Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Disc Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Accessories 14 Installation...
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.... The user could damage the unit. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it is connected without using these options. Using a fuse with soap immediately. If a model with the prescribed rating. Changes or modifications to operate this unit, set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The unit may...
.... The user could damage the unit. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it is connected without using these options. Using a fuse with soap immediately. If a model with the prescribed rating. Changes or modifications to operate this unit, set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The unit may...
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... does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Normal operatin should be working right, try pressing the reset button first. where the temperature is bad during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to the unit may represent something impossible...
... does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Normal operatin should be working right, try pressing the reset button first. where the temperature is bad during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to the unit may represent something impossible...
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Turning OFF the Power Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second. AUD/ AM A.ADJ Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc (KRC-235 only) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUnE" "TAPE" "DISC" "OFF" ATT indicator Clock display LOUD indicator Clock indicator -5- General features Release button SRC/ CLK/ u PWR OFF ADJ d ATT/ LOUD #1 - 5 Power Turning ON the Power 4 FM ¢ Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second. AUD/ AM A.ADJ Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc (KRC-235 only) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUnE" "TAPE" "DISC" "OFF" ATT indicator Clock display LOUD indicator Clock indicator -5- General features Release button SRC/ CLK/ u PWR OFF ADJ d ATT/ LOUD #1 - 5 Power Turning ON the Power 4 FM ¢ Press the [SRC] button.
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... low volume. Each time the button is pressed the items that can recall the best sound setting preset for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. Press the [LOUD] button for different types of the music. 1 Select the source to set in audio control replace the ec4(Sound Coordinate) values. 4 Exit Control mode Press the [AUD] button. ec4 (Sound Coordinate) You can be adjusted switch as shown below. 4 Adjust the Audio item...
... low volume. Each time the button is pressed the items that can recall the best sound setting preset for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. Press the [LOUD] button for different types of the music. 1 Select the source to set in audio control replace the ec4(Sound Coordinate) values. 4 Exit Control mode Press the [AUD] button. ec4 (Sound Coordinate) You can be adjusted switch as shown below. 4 Adjust the Audio item...
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... button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to use the unit. -7- The faceplate is ON. Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the faceplate. Range -4 - 4 -4 - 4 L15 - For that reason, keep the faceplate in place, allowing you , helping to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Adjustment Item Display Bass level Treble level Balance Fader "BAS" "TRE" "BL" "FD" 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [A.ADJ] button. Press the [CLK] button. During clock display the clock...
... button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to use the unit. -7- The faceplate is ON. Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the faceplate. Range -4 - 4 -4 - 4 L15 - For that reason, keep the faceplate in place, allowing you , helping to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Adjustment Item Display Bass level Treble level Balance Fader "BAS" "TRE" "BL" "FD" 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [A.ADJ] button. Press the [CLK] button. During clock display the clock...
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... [AUTO] button. Normal manual tuning control. #1 - 6 AM STEREO indicator Frequency display Preset station number AUTO indicator Band display (CRSC)indicator Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. During reception of stereo stations the "STEREO" indicator is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down the band Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the [FM] button is ON. -8- Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Select the "TUnE" display. 2 Select the...
... [AUTO] button. Normal manual tuning control. #1 - 6 AM STEREO indicator Frequency display Preset station number AUTO indicator Band display (CRSC)indicator Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. During reception of stereo stations the "STEREO" indicator is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down the band Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the [FM] button is ON. -8- Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Select the "TUnE" display. 2 Select the...
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... Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each [#1] - [#6] button. 2 Call up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -9- Each time the button is ON. Auto Memory Entry closes. Preset Tuning Calling up the station Press the [#1] - [#6] button. CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have reception switched...
... Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each [#1] - [#6] button. 2 Call up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -9- Each time the button is ON. Auto Memory Entry closes. Preset Tuning Calling up the station Press the [#1] - [#6] button. CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have reception switched...
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... to the radio automatically during Fast Forwarding and Rewinding. If it 's stopped press the [FF] button. Tuner Call Switching to the reverse side Press the [REW] and [FF] button at the same time. Eject the Cassette Tape Press the [0] button. If it 's stopped press [REW] button. Select the "TAPE" display. English Cassette player features SRC 0 TC/ T.CALL T.CALL indicator REW FF Playing Cassette...
... to the radio automatically during Fast Forwarding and Rewinding. If it 's stopped press the [FF] button. Tuner Call Switching to the reverse side Press the [REW] and [FF] button at the same time. Eject the Cassette Tape Press the [0] button. If it 's stopped press [REW] button. Select the "TAPE" display. English Cassette player features SRC 0 TC/ T.CALL T.CALL indicator REW FF Playing Cassette...
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.... REP indicator Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to play the disc at that can be displayed will differ depending on the [4] button. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the external disc players being connected. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "DISC" CD player CD changer/ MD changer • Disc #10 is displayed as "0". • The functions that can be used and the...
.... REP indicator Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to play the disc at that can be displayed will differ depending on the [4] button. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the external disc players being connected. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "DISC" CD player CD changer/ MD changer • Disc #10 is displayed as "0". • The functions that can be used and the...
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... you want to listen to is ON and the track number blinks. "SCN" indicator is ON & Track No. English External disc control features Function of the KRC-235 Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [REP] button. Track Scan Playing the first part of disc changer) "REP" indicator OFF.
... you want to listen to is ON and the track number blinks. "SCN" indicator is ON & Track No. English External disc control features Function of the KRC-235 Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [REP] button. Track Scan Playing the first part of disc changer) "REP" indicator OFF.
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Connect the speaker wires of items External view ......... If you share the - Make the proper input and output wire connections for those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION • If your car. 7. Connect the wiring harness connector to a rear output terminal • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Reconnect the - Installation Procedure 1. Always connect those provided might result in the car. • When only...
Connect the speaker wires of items External view ......... If you share the - Make the proper input and output wire connections for those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION • If your car. 7. Connect the wiring harness connector to a rear output terminal • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Reconnect the - Installation Procedure 1. Always connect those provided might result in the car. • When only...
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... front right speaker 33 To rear left output (White) 23 If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.4 Fuse (10A) 24 Rear right output (Red) 28 6 Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-235 only) 2 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3 Rear left speaker 36 To rear right speaker 39 - 15 - Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal...
... front right speaker 33 To rear left output (White) 23 If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.4 Fuse (10A) 24 Rear right output (Red) 28 6 Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-235 only) 2 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3 Rear left speaker 36 To rear right speaker 39 - 15 - Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal...
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...used with excessive force during the installations. ■ Screwing the Faceplate on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Make sure that it may malfunction (for example, the sound may cause damage to the section "Removing... the unit (two locations on the Unit If you screw it will contact and may skip). ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the mechanical parts inside the unit. - 16 - The use any other screw hole than the one specified. If the unit is installed securely...
...used with excessive force during the installations. ■ Screwing the Faceplate on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Make sure that it may malfunction (for example, the sound may cause damage to the section "Removing... the unit (two locations on the Unit If you screw it will contact and may skip). ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the mechanical parts inside the unit. - 16 - The use any other screw hole than the one specified. If the unit is installed securely...
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... in the figure. Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side, as shown in the same manner. ■ Removing the Unit 1 Refer to drop it forward as shown. Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. Screw (M4X8) (commercially...
... in the figure. Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side, as shown in the same manner. ■ Removing the Unit 1 Refer to drop it forward as shown. Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. Screw (M4X8) (commercially...
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... tape head. ✔ The speakers are incorrectly connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on (page 7). ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is connected to a different speaker. ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in Tuner source. ? There's a source you can 't switch to an external disc source. ? If the Disc changer isn't connected to it's input terminal...
... tape head. ✔ The speakers are incorrectly connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on (page 7). ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is connected to a different speaker. ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in Tuner source. ? There's a source you can 't switch to an external disc source. ? If the Disc changer isn't connected to it's input terminal...
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... play . ? "AVin" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ O-N switch is turned off random play or magazine random play , but another disc instead. ? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW. ✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW. ☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder. ✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play has been selected. ☞ Turn off or the source changed...
... play . ? "AVin" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ O-N switch is turned off random play or magazine random play , but another disc instead. ? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW. ✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW. ☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder. ✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play has been selected. ☞ Turn off or the source changed...
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... been loaded in the Disc changer. 2 3 (Blink): The tape player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the Tape. E-11: No tracks are being connected to flash even when the tape has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your systems condition. E-99: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the MD...
... been loaded in the Disc changer. 2 3 (Blink): The tape player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the Tape. E-11: No tracks are being connected to flash even when the tape has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your systems condition. E-99: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the MD...
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Specifications Specifications subject to Noise ratio 52 dB Audio section Maximum output power 40 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD 20 W x 4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz ±10 dB Treble 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load 1800 mV / 10 kΩ Preout impedance 600 Ω General Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable 14.4 V Current consumption 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D 182 x 53 x 158...
Specifications Specifications subject to Noise ratio 52 dB Audio section Maximum output power 40 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD 20 W x 4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz ±10 dB Treble 10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / Load 1800 mV / 10 kΩ Preout impedance 600 Ω General Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable 14.4 V Current consumption 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D 182 x 53 x 158...