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...About RDS 4 General features 5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness dB (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Display TEL Mute Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features (KRC-265RG).......8 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 10 Traffic Information Presetting Volume for Traffic Information PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Changing Language for PTY Function Tuner features (KRC-265L)........13 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Cassette player features...........15 Playing Cassette Tapes Fast...
...About RDS 4 General features 5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness dB (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Display TEL Mute Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features (KRC-265RG).......8 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 10 Traffic Information Presetting Volume for Traffic Information PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Changing Language for PTY Function Tuner features (KRC-265L)........13 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Cassette player features...........15 Playing Cassette Tapes Fast...
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... the unit or faceplate with no "O-N" switch to this unit, set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, the converter cord CADS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A are generated. Otherwise it may cause your unit to malfunction. • To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. •...
... the unit or faceplate with no "O-N" switch to this unit, set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, the converter cord CADS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A are generated. Otherwise it may cause your unit to malfunction. • To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. •...
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... installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to . Alarm When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are making long trips, this unit is peeling off . Therefore, what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the station is displayed, advising you experience problems during tape play the tape head...
... installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to . Alarm When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are making long trips, this unit is peeling off . Therefore, what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the station is displayed, advising you experience problems during tape play the tape head...
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... Control mode Press the [AUD] button. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 1 Select the source to set in audio control replace the dB(Sound Coordinate) values. Audio Control 1 Select the source for low and high tones during low volume. 5 Exit Control mode Press the [AUD] button. dB (Sound Coordinate) 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. Press the [ATT] button. Select the "DB " display. 4 Select the Sound type Press the [#1] - [#5] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns...
... Control mode Press the [AUD] button. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 1 Select the source to set in audio control replace the dB(Sound Coordinate) values. Audio Control 1 Select the source for low and high tones during low volume. 5 Exit Control mode Press the [AUD] button. dB (Sound Coordinate) 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. Press the [ATT] button. Select the "DB " display. 4 Select the Sound type Press the [#1] - [#5] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns...
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.... In Tape source Information Play side Clock TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call ends Hang up the phone. Adjustment Item Display Bass level Treble level Balance Fader "BAS" "TRE" "BAL" "FAD" 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. F15 In External disc source Information Track Time Disc name Disc title Track title Clock Display "D-NAME" "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" Switching Display Switching the information displayed. In Tuner source Information Program Service name or Frequency Clock (Program Service name: KRC-265RG only) Displaying the frequency during...
.... In Tape source Information Play side Clock TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call ends Hang up the phone. Adjustment Item Display Bass level Treble level Balance Fader "BAS" "TRE" "BAL" "FAD" 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. F15 In External disc source Information Track Time Disc name Disc title Track title Clock Display "D-NAME" "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" Switching Display Switching the information displayed. In Tuner source Information Program Service name or Frequency Clock (Program Service name: KRC-265RG only) Displaying the frequency during...
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... the KRC-265RG SRC #1 - 6 4 FM ¢ MENU AM 2 Push the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to detach it clicks. ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Band display -8- Tuner features Function of water splashing. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. For that reason, keep the faceplate in until it . • The faceplate is...
... the KRC-265RG SRC #1 - 6 4 FM ¢ MENU AM 2 Push the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to detach it clicks. ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Band display -8- Tuner features Function of water splashing. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. For that reason, keep the faceplate in until it . • The faceplate is...
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... of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is displayed. 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "A-MEMORY" display. 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. The preset number display blinks 1 time. Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes...
... of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is displayed. 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "A-MEMORY" display. 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. The preset number display blinks 1 time. Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes...
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... volume level display blinks 1 time. - 10 - When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks. During reception of the KRC-265RG TI/ VOL ADJ CLK #1 - 6 Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic PTY/ bulletin starts even when you want. 3 Preset the volume Press the [VOL ADJ] button for Traffic Information Setting the volume during Traffic Information. 1 Receive the station. 2 Set the volume you...
... volume level display blinks 1 time. - 10 - When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks. During reception of the KRC-265RG TI/ VOL ADJ CLK #1 - 6 Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic PTY/ bulletin starts even when you want. 3 Preset the volume Press the [VOL ADJ] button for Traffic Information Setting the volume during Traffic Information. 1 Receive the station. 2 Set the volume you...
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...button. Normal manual tuning control. #1 - 6 Frequency display AM ST indicator Preset station number Band display Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. During reception of the stations in order of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. - 13 - Search in the Preset memory. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek Preset station seek Manual "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" "MANUAL" Automatic search for a station. Tuner features Function of the KRC-265L AUTO/ SRC AME Tuning Mode...
...button. Normal manual tuning control. #1 - 6 Frequency display AM ST indicator Preset station number Band display Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. During reception of the stations in order of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. - 13 - Search in the Preset memory. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek Preset station seek Manual "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" "MANUAL" Automatic search for a station. Tuner features Function of the KRC-265L AUTO/ SRC AME Tuning Mode...
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... closes. English Tuner features Function of the KRC-265L Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory on each band, 1 station can be put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] - [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Preset Tuning Calling up the station Press the [#1] - [#6] button. The preset number display blinks 1 time.
... closes. English Tuner features Function of the KRC-265L Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory on each band, 1 station can be put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] - [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Preset Tuning Calling up the station Press the [#1] - [#6] button. The preset number display blinks 1 time.
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... to this unit. Track time - 16 - Press the [SRC] button. Track number Disc number Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [4] button. English External disc control features SRC NAME SET 4 SCAN REP M.RDM RDM D.SCN DISC+ ¢ DISC- Reversing Hold down on the external disc players being connected. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to play the disc at that point. Select the display for the disc player you...
... to this unit. Track time - 16 - Press the [SRC] button. Track number Disc number Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [4] button. English External disc control features SRC NAME SET 4 SCAN REP M.RDM RDM D.SCN DISC+ ¢ DISC- Reversing Hold down on the external disc players being connected. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to play the disc at that point. Select the display for the disc player you...
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... this unit's clock. "NEWS 90M" is set for traffic information (page 10). • This function is set . English ... Synchronize Clock Function of the KRC-265RG News Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to synchronize the clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode...
... this unit's clock. "NEWS 90M" is set for traffic information (page 10). • This function is set . English ... Synchronize Clock Function of the KRC-265RG News Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to synchronize the clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode...
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... the RDS channels, received with stronger reception are searched for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "LO.S OFF" "LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is ON. Function of the KRC-265RG Auto Memory Entry For the operation method refer to (14 page). When no other stations with the AF function for in auto seek tuning. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Display "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" "MANUAL" Operation Automatic search for the same program in the...
... the RDS channels, received with stronger reception are searched for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "LO.S OFF" "LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is ON. Function of the KRC-265RG Auto Memory Entry For the operation method refer to (14 page). When no other stations with the AF function for in auto seek tuning. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Display "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" "MANUAL" Operation Automatic search for the same program in the...
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... ......... Install the unit in your car. 8. Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you share the - connector to work if you may start a fire. Number of the unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to the unit. 7. Make the proper input and output wire connections for those wires to both the rear output terminals...
... ......... Install the unit in your car. 8. Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you share the - connector to work if you may start a fire. Number of the unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to the unit. 7. Make the proper input and output wire connections for those wires to both the rear output terminals...
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... KENWOOD navigation system, consult your Disc changer manual. 15 17 TEL mute wire (Brown) TEL MUTE If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 18 Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 23 English Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Color...
... KENWOOD navigation system, consult your Disc changer manual. 15 17 TEL mute wire (Brown) TEL MUTE If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 18 Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 23 English Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Color...
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... connection is made as illustrated. 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition key. 2 The A-7 pin (red) of vehicle you drive. Unit Ignition cable (Red) Vehicle A-7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) - 25 - Make sure to make the connection as in 1 below. Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.24) The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is connected to the constant power...
... connection is made as illustrated. 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition key. 2 The A-7 pin (red) of vehicle you drive. Unit Ignition cable (Red) Vehicle A-7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) - 25 - Make sure to make the connection as in 1 below. Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.24) The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is connected to the constant power...
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... parts inside the unit. - 26 - If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may skip). ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate...
... parts inside the unit. - 26 - If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may skip). ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 27) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate...
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... mute wire away from the preout jack. ? If the Disc changer isn't connected to it's input terminal, You can 't be adjusted.35 ✔ The received RDS station isn't sending time data. ☞ Receive another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was bad. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can 't switch to each output terminal is connected...
... mute wire away from the preout jack. ? If the Disc changer isn't connected to it's input terminal, You can 't be adjusted.35 ✔ The received RDS station isn't sending time data. ☞ Receive another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was bad. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can 't switch to each output terminal is connected...
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Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor.39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on until the setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off random play or magazine random play start by themselves.59 ✔ The setting is...
Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor.39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on until the setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off random play or magazine random play start by themselves.59 ✔ The setting is...
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... be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the tape has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10 NO TRACK: NO PANEL: No tracks are being played.E53 NO TEXT: Attempted to this unit has been removed.E30 ➪ Replace it correctly. The disc...
... be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the tape has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10 NO TRACK: NO PANEL: No tracks are being played.E53 NO TEXT: Attempted to this unit has been removed.E30 ➪ Replace it correctly. The disc...