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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 Program 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 Program 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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... the directions below according to the type of improper screws might result in place. For users who want to use of changer you connect them incorrectly. -3- Otherwise it off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your unit and the CD changer if you own: • KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400 Use the extension cable and the control...
... the directions below according to the type of improper screws might result in place. For users who want to use of changer you connect them incorrectly. -3- Otherwise it off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your unit and the CD changer if you own: • KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400 Use the extension cable and the control...
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... fascia panel (dashboard) and other parts inside the unit, causing unit failure. • Remove a cassette tape from the unit when not listening to it may represent something impossible in car audio systems. Handling Cassette Tapes • Do not play a deformed cassette or one of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are...
... fascia panel (dashboard) and other parts inside the unit, causing unit failure. • Remove a cassette tape from the unit when not listening to it may represent something impossible in car audio systems. Handling Cassette Tapes • Do not play a deformed cassette or one of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are...
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... the unit's power on . During the AUX mode, "AUX" will differ depending on the unit that source (e.g., FM mode uses the tone settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: w Tuner mode w Tape mode w External disc control mode 1 (KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG only) w External disc control mode 2/AUX mode (KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG only) w Standby mode Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down...
... the unit's power on . During the AUX mode, "AUX" will differ depending on the unit that source (e.g., FM mode uses the tone settings made for a particular source are then recalled automatically whenever you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: w Tuner mode w Tape mode w External disc control mode 1 (KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG only) w External disc control mode 2/AUX mode (KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG only) w Standby mode Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down...
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...will not work if a cable is received. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Rear 15 -7- "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call ) is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted. bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting. Setting values: Left 15 - Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. "CALL" disappears...
...will not work if a cable is received. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Rear 15 -7- "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call ) is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted. bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting. Setting values: Left 15 - Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. "CALL" disappears...
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... . Tuning 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is displayed. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the RDS station will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to select the band. Clock display Turning clock display On/Off: Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the Programme Service name (during RDS station reception) and clock. Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands. 3 • Auto Seek Tuning Press...
... . Tuning 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is displayed. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the RDS station will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to select the band. Clock display Turning clock display On/Off: Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the Programme Service name (during RDS station reception) and clock. Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands. 3 • Auto Seek Tuning Press...
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... TI station. • When the auto TP seek function is turned on and off. NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in a change to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic information stations with the volume set at the preset level. NOTE • When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to the frequency display of the traffic information station for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to...
... TI station. • When the auto TP seek function is turned on and off. NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in a change to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic information stations with the volume set at the preset level. NOTE • When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to the frequency display of the traffic information station for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to...
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... type of programme directly by pressing a preset button. RDS features English Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. 1 Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. Information (INFO) 4. Finance (FINANCE) 18. News 4. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection mode will automatically turn off automatically. If you...
... type of programme directly by pressing a preset button. RDS features English Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. 1 Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. Information (INFO) 4. Finance (FINANCE) 18. News 4. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection mode will automatically turn off automatically. If you...
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Track number Disc indicator Disc number Track time - 15 - "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title of the CD text can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9 The disc name will be connected, please also see the instruction manual of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG NAME SET / CLK SRC 4 DISC+ ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER T I VOL ADJ CLK NAME SET LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP...
Track number Disc indicator Disc number Track time - 15 - "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title of the CD text can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9 The disc name will be connected, please also see the instruction manual of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG NAME SET / CLK SRC 4 DISC+ ¢ SRC PWR OFF 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER T I VOL ADJ CLK NAME SET LOUD ATT SCAN 1 2 RDM 3 REP...
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... disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Playing Disc mode This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of the previous track, and so forth. The disc will differ, depending on the unit that track. Mode Display Examples • "CD" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected. NOTE You cannot use reverse play automatically resumes. button to the last track on the 4 button. Play...
... disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Playing Disc mode This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of the previous track, and so forth. The disc will differ, depending on the unit that track. Mode Display Examples • "CD" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected. NOTE You cannot use reverse play automatically resumes. button to the last track on the 4 button. Play...
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... been selected, play is cancelled when you eject the disc. NOTE • Magazine random play is turned on. NOTE • Please see the menu settings (page 23) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. • Only units with the random play function still turned on). 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. English External disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Random Play Play all...
... been selected, play is cancelled when you eject the disc. NOTE • Magazine random play is turned on. NOTE • Please see the menu settings (page 23) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. • Only units with the random play function still turned on). 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. English External disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Random Play Play all...
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... same specifications as follows. Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. 1 Play the disc whose names can be stored will differ depending on the unit that is connected. The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does...
... same specifications as follows. Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. 1 Play the disc whose names can be stored will differ depending on the unit that is connected. The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does...
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... 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. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is displayed. 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button. The setting will switch from on to...
... 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. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is displayed. 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button. The setting will switch from on to...
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... touch of the preset station buttons showed in the band currently being listened to when you select the news interruption timeout interval, the News function turns on . Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. When a news bulletin is switched automatically to -Network...
... touch of the preset station buttons showed in the band currently being listened to when you select the news interruption timeout interval, the News function turns on . Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. When a news bulletin is switched automatically to -Network...
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Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is turned on. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for automatically. The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is taking place to stations that offer good reception. Display and setting: "AF ON" : The AF function is off. If the power is displayed. "MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is on . If the traffic information station you are available for...
Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is turned on. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for automatically. The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is taking place to stations that offer good reception. Display and setting: "AF ON" : The AF function is off. If the power is displayed. "MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is on . If the traffic information station you are available for...
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Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit. 3. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it will not be turned on the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness connector to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected cables or the terminals. • Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to install the unit so that the faceplate does...
Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit. 3. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it will not be turned on the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness connector to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected cables or the terminals. • Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to install the unit so that the faceplate does...
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...the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour External Power Connector A-4 Yellow A-5 Blue/White A-7 Red A-8 Black Functions Battery Power Control Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Rear Right (+) Rear Right (-) Front Right (+) Front Right (-) Front Left (+) Front Left (-) Rear Left (+) Rear Left (-) KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-278RA...
...the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour External Power Connector A-4 Yellow A-5 Blue/White A-7 Red A-8 Black Functions Battery Power Control Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Rear Right (+) Rear Right (-) Front Right (+) Front Right (-) Front Left (+) Front Left (-) Rear Left (+) Rear Left (-) KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-278RA...
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... A-4 (yellow) pins are set as illustrated. If the ISO connector pins are connected to the constant power supply). Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Connect to the unit. English Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.25) The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to a power source that the unit is installed securely in 2 or 3, make the connection as described...
... A-4 (yellow) pins are set as illustrated. If the ISO connector pins are connected to the constant power supply). Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Connect to the unit. English Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.25) The pin arrangement for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to a power source that the unit is installed securely in 2 or 3, make the connection as described...
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... the battery cable. A speaker cable may just be pinched by a screw in the car. Pull out the antenna all the way to a different speaker. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on . The fader and/or balance settings are connected incorrectly. SOLUTION After checking for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on "Cleaning the tape head" (see page 4). Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly...
... the battery cable. A speaker cable may just be pinched by a screw in the car. Pull out the antenna all the way to a different speaker. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on . The fader and/or balance settings are connected incorrectly. SOLUTION After checking for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on "Cleaning the tape head" (see page 4). Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly...
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... selected. Random play or magazine random play . The TEL mute function turns on "Connecting Cables to the section on even though the TEL mute cable is not connected. The specified disc does not play function. The CD is severely scratched. Connect the cable to Terminals". Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. Press the reset button on the unit. The TEL mute function does not work. No cable has been connected to the disc changer input...
... selected. Random play or magazine random play . The TEL mute function turns on "Connecting Cables to the section on even though the TEL mute cable is not connected. The specified disc does not play function. The CD is severely scratched. Connect the cable to Terminals". Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. Press the reset button on the unit. The TEL mute function does not work. No cable has been connected to the disc changer input...