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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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... rating may cause your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. -3- For users who want to use automotivegrade cables or other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of water splashing. • Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in place...
... rating may cause your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. -3- For users who want to use automotivegrade cables or other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of water splashing. • Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in place...
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... of the display and the panel appearing in sound quality. 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 REW FF PR OG FM PTY DISC AUD MENU AM Reset button • Characters in the LCD may represent something impossible in actual operation. • The functions that can cause the unit to malfunction...
... of the display and the panel appearing in sound quality. 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 REW FF PR OG FM PTY DISC AUD MENU AM Reset button • Characters in the LCD may represent something impossible in actual operation. • The functions that can cause the unit to malfunction...
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... own memory in the display. Please refer to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. Use this unit. To find out how to set the time on the Power OFF Timer function under Menu Settings (page 21). Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is connected to this mode when you use that turns the power OFF automatically will replace...
... own memory in the display. Please refer to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. Use this unit. To find out how to set the time on the Power OFF Timer function under Menu Settings (page 21). Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is connected to this mode when you use that turns the power OFF automatically will replace...
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... is received, "CALL" is received. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is returned to the car phone. Setting values: Left 15 - Rear 15 -7- "DB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-5). "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call the following settings with this function; "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. Settings...
... is received, "CALL" is received. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is returned to the car phone. Setting values: Left 15 - Rear 15 -7- "DB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-5). "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call the following settings with this function; "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. Settings...
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... long distances, the preset number is obtained. The number of the station name. Displaying Frequencies: Hold down the button (#1-6) that the data has been stored. The frequency for the RDS station will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to select the band. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM (MW and LW) bands. Clock display Turning clock display On/Off: Each time you want to have...
... long distances, the preset number is obtained. The number of the station name. Displaying Frequencies: Hold down the button (#1-6) that the data has been stored. The frequency for the RDS station will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to select the band. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM (MW and LW) bands. Clock display Turning clock display On/Off: Each time you want to have...
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... auto seek of the tuner. • You can arrange only to listen to be displayed, and reception will turn the function on . Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to when the TI button is experienced, the tape or disc will be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 1 Tune into the station for which provides services, you are heard at the preset volume...
... auto seek of the tuner. • You can arrange only to listen to be displayed, and reception will turn the function on . Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to when the TI button is experienced, the tape or disc will be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 1 Tune into the station for which provides services, you are heard at the preset volume...
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... is displayed. If you make a seek of frequencies with the Same Type of Programme: - 12 - Religion (RELIGION) 21. Music 2. NOTE If no key input in a certain preset button, hold down the CLK button for one second or more to display the name of the language currently used. RDS features English Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds...
... is displayed. If you make a seek of frequencies with the Same Type of Programme: - 12 - Religion (RELIGION) 21. Music 2. NOTE If no key input in a certain preset button, hold down the CLK button for one second or more to display the name of the language currently used. RDS features English Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds...
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... to the playing unit with an O-N switch is to 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 "N". "O"-operation: • CD text cannot be displayed. • Regardless 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 SCAN...
... to the playing unit with an O-N switch is to 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 "N". "O"-operation: • CD text cannot be displayed. • Regardless 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 SCAN...
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... 4 button to select the external disc control mode. Making a Forward Track Search: Press the ¢ button to display the desired disc number. NOTE You cannot make a forward track search when listening to . Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. NOTE You cannot use reverse play automatically resumes. English External disc control features Function of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG Playing Disc mode This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of...
... 4 button to select the external disc control mode. Making a Forward Track Search: Press the ¢ button to display the desired disc number. NOTE You cannot make a forward track search when listening to . Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. NOTE You cannot use reverse play automatically resumes. English External disc control features Function of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG Playing Disc mode This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of...
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... that is connected. If you make no entry in the position where character input can be made. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the right. 4 Press the DISC+ or DISC- "NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is - 19 - If another disc happens to have already stored a name for details. • Discs are selected using the procedure...
... that is connected. If you make no entry in the position where character input can be made. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the right. 4 Press the DISC+ or DISC- "NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is - 19 - If another disc happens to have already stored a name for details. • Discs are selected using the procedure...
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... 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 display. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is displayed. 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button...
... 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 display. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is displayed. 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button...
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... selecting function in such a case. Display and setting: "SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment "SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically: Tune into an RDS station for several minutes). NOTE The time is not transmitting a time signal. Power OFF Timer Set the time for two seconds or more to is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to enter the Manual time adjustment mode. If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is off . "OFF 60M" :Unit's power...
... selecting function in such a case. Display and setting: "SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment "SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically: Tune into an RDS station for several minutes). NOTE The time is not transmitting a time signal. Power OFF Timer Set the time for two seconds or more to is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to enter the Manual time adjustment mode. If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is off . "OFF 60M" :Unit's power...
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... MW/LW band, the band is on. Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey. This function is received, "NEWS" will be displayed and reception will begin at the preset volume. The numbers of a button later. When a news bulletin is especially useful when you turn off . Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place...
... MW/LW band, the band is on. Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey. This function is received, "NEWS" will be displayed and reception will begin at the preset volume. The numbers of a button later. When a news bulletin is especially useful when you turn off . Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place...
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... function automatically seeks another TP station. Display and setting: "MONO ON" : The monaural reception is turned on. Display and setting: "SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling "SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling - 23 - Turn off . Display and setting: "ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is taking place to another traffic information station with better reception. Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is on. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button...
... function automatically seeks another TP station. Display and setting: "MONO ON" : The monaural reception is turned on. Display and setting: "SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling "SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling - 23 - Turn off . Display and setting: "ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is taking place to another traffic information station with better reception. Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is on. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button...
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... vehicle. 6. Make the proper input and output cable connections for connection. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on "Safety Precautions" for this special connection-system, consult your vehicle's ignition does not have not caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the ignition). Install the unit in your vehicle. 5. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is...
... vehicle. 6. Make the proper input and output cable connections for connection. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on "Safety Precautions" for this special connection-system, consult your vehicle's ignition does not have not caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the ignition). Install the unit in your vehicle. 5. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is...
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... the unit. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Connect to a power source that the unit is installed securely in 1 below. 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 the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are set as illustrated. Make...
... the unit. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Connect to a power source that the unit is installed securely in 1 below. 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 the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are set as illustrated. Make...
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... function. If you have selected Standby mode, the power will not go OFF automatically. Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly. If no sound/the unit will go into play. The speakers are set all the way. Pull out the antenna all the way to the section on . The Attenuator function is experienced, the first tape was bad. The fader and/or balance settings...
... function. If you have selected Standby mode, the power will not go OFF automatically. Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly. If no sound/the unit will go into play. The speakers are set all the way. Pull out the antenna all the way to the section on . The Attenuator function is experienced, the first tape was bad. The fader and/or balance settings...
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... sound skips. If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on even though the TEL mute cable is being conducted for the specified disc. Finalization processing is not functioning normally. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for CDR/CD-RW. Cannot play function. Clean the CD. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The TEL mute function does not work. Turn...
... sound skips. If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on even though the TEL mute cable is being conducted for the specified disc. Finalization processing is not functioning normally. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for CDR/CD-RW. Cannot play function. Clean the CD. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The TEL mute function does not work. Turn...
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... reset button on the unit. The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it has a title. E-77 The unit is very dirty. Or the unit is upside-down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. And then, press the reset button on the MD. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc...
... reset button on the unit. The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it has a title. E-77 The unit is very dirty. Or the unit is upside-down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. And then, press the reset button on the MD. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc...