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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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...8226; When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. IMPORTANT INFORMATION You cannot connect the unit directly to the ...extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use older changers with soap immediately. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to strong shock. Otherwise it may break or crack because it off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get...
...8226; When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. IMPORTANT INFORMATION You cannot connect the unit directly to the ...extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use older changers with soap immediately. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to strong shock. Otherwise it may break or crack because it off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get...
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...-long tapes. Cleaning the Unit If the front panel gets dirty, turn off . English Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. 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...
...-long tapes. Cleaning the Unit If the front panel gets dirty, turn off . English Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. 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...
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... the unit's power on . Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to store the bass and treble tone settings. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. NOTE Source tone memory Each source (tape, CD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in the display. The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is connected to anything. During the AUX mode, "AUX" will differ depending on the unit that source (e.g., FM mode uses...
... the unit's power on . Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to store the bass and treble tone settings. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of the adjustment modes. NOTE Source tone memory Each source (tape, CD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own memory in the display. The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is connected to anything. During the AUX mode, "AUX" will differ depending on the unit that source (e.g., FM mode uses...
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... - bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. Right 15 "FAD" : Adjust the fader level. Rear 15 -7- Settings: #1;FLAT, #2;ROCK, #3;POPS, #4;JAZZ, #5;EASY NOTE You can call ) is not connected to automatically, and the volume restored gradually. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. NOTE The function will not work if a cable...
... - bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. Right 15 "FAD" : Adjust the fader level. Rear 15 -7- Settings: #1;FLAT, #2;ROCK, #3;POPS, #4;JAZZ, #5;EASY NOTE You can call ) is not connected to automatically, and the volume restored gradually. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. NOTE The function will not work if a cable...
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... the CLK button for the desired station. Displaying Frequencies: Hold down the button (#1-6) that station with the next lowest number). The frequency for the RDS station will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to . "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is displayed. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for one step. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being received. • Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode. (page22) 1 Select the band/ station that the...
... the CLK button for the desired station. Displaying Frequencies: Hold down the button (#1-6) that station with the next lowest number). The frequency for the RDS station will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to . "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is displayed. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for one step. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being received. • Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode. (page22) 1 Select the band/ station that the...
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... will turn the function on . NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in the display to set at the preset volume. NOTE • When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to when the TI button is experienced, the tape or disc will begin at minimum. - 11 - The volume level blinks once in the MW/LW band automatically switches reception to a station that...
... will turn the function on . NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in the display to set at the preset volume. NOTE • When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to when the TI button is experienced, the tape or disc will begin at minimum. - 11 - The volume level blinks once in the MW/LW band automatically switches reception to a station that...
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...) 15. NOTE Changing the Display Language to display the name of the language currently used. "PTY" blinks in 30 seconds, the mode will turn off automatically. Science (SCIENCE) 9. Other Music 5. If your selected type of programme. 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 about 30...
...) 15. NOTE Changing the Display Language to display the name of the language currently used. "PTY" blinks in 30 seconds, the mode will turn off automatically. Science (SCIENCE) 9. Other Music 5. If your selected type of programme. 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 about 30...
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... registered to the playing unit with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. "N"-operation will be set. s When a unit equipped with the Presetting Disc Names function. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title 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...
... registered to the playing unit with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. "N"-operation will be set. s When a unit equipped with the Presetting Disc Names function. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title 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...
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... External 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. cancelled when it . • Disc #10 is connected • "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected NOTE • When one . - 16 - Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to display the desired track number. Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on a disc. Making...
... External 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. cancelled when it . • Disc #10 is connected • "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected NOTE • When one . - 16 - Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to display the desired track number. Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on a disc. Making...
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... to change 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 displayed are selected using the procedure described below , depending on the disc changer that can be followed again from Step 2 at a time...
... to change 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 displayed are selected using the procedure described below , depending on the disc changer that can be followed again from Step 2 at a time...
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... 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 entered. Make a setting for currently displayed function Press either the 4 or ¢ button. The function that you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor tone will change for each function, referring to the following operations...
... 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 entered. Make a setting for currently displayed function Press either the 4 or ¢ button. The function that you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor tone will change for each function, referring to the following operations...
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... will begin at the preset volume. When a news bulletin is off the function. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place. Local Seek Function With the local seek function turned on and the NEWS indicator lights up. RDS stations that have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. Display and setting: "AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode "AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode "MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode Display and setting: "NEWS OFF/ 00M...
... will begin at the preset volume. When a news bulletin is off the function. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during which further news interruption cannot take place. Local Seek Function With the local seek function turned on and the NEWS indicator lights up. RDS stations that have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. Display and setting: "AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode "AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode "MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode Display and setting: "NEWS OFF/ 00M...
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.... If the power is first powered on , the AF function tunes in bits and snatches. This function is on, when unit is on . The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is off . Display and setting: "SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling "SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling Auto TP Seek Function When the TI function is experienced, automatically switch to be turned on . If the traffic information station you are...
.... If the power is first powered on , the AF function tunes in bits and snatches. This function is on, when unit is on . The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is off . Display and setting: "SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling "SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling Auto TP Seek Function When the TI function is experienced, automatically switch to be turned on . If the traffic information station you are...
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... until they correspond. Make the proper input and output cable connections for this special connection-system, consult your car. 8. Make sure only to use of any metal part in your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are working properly. • Insulate unconnected cables with the unit, as a battery cable, the power will not turn on and off along...
... until they correspond. Make the proper input and output cable connections for this special connection-system, consult your car. 8. Make sure only to use of any metal part in your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are working properly. • Insulate unconnected cables with the unit, as a battery cable, the power will not turn on and off along...
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... 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/278RG...
... 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/278RG...
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... or metal support 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the mounting sleeve with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. NOTE Make sure that can be turned on the type of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow...
... or metal support 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the mounting sleeve with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. NOTE Make sure that can be turned on the type of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow...
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.... Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly. Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal is bad. English Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to the ignition as the battery cable. The input/output cables or wiring harness are set all the way. Connect the same cable to be heard, or the volume is no problem is not connected. No sound can be a malfunction in the cables, replace the fuse with one side...
.... Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly. Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal is bad. English Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to the ignition as the battery cable. The input/output cables or wiring harness are set all the way. Connect the same cable to be heard, or the volume is no problem is not connected. No sound can be a malfunction in the cables, replace the fuse with one side...
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.... Remove whatever is turned off the random play or magazine random play , but no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is touching a metal part of the car. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery cable has not been connected to the disc changer input terminal on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. The TEL mute function does not work. The TEL mute cable is...
.... Remove whatever is turned off the random play or magazine random play , but no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is touching a metal part of the car. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery cable has not been connected to the disc changer input terminal on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. The TEL mute function does not work. The TEL mute cable is...
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... a disc into the disc magazine. NO PANEL The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it correctly. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc magazine. E-77 The unit is scratched a lot. ] Clean the CD and load it . And then, press the reset button on the unit. English Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are...
... a disc into the disc magazine. NO PANEL The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it correctly. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc magazine. E-77 The unit is scratched a lot. ] Clean the CD and load it . And then, press the reset button on the unit. English Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are...