CASSETTE RECEIVER
KRC-294A
KRC-294G
KRC-27A
KRC-27G
KRC-194A
KRC-194G
KRC-17A
KRC-17G
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2WARNING
2CAUTION
About CD players/disc changers
To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.
• When extending the ignition, battery or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with an area of
0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
connected to this unit:
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1998 or later can be connected to
this unit.
Refer to the catalog for connectable models of
disc changers/ CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players released in 1997 or earlier and disc
changers made by other makers cannot be
connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in break or
failure.
Setting the O-N Switch to the N position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
• To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main unit.
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Safety precautions
About RDS
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
RDS (Radio Data System)
NOTE
When listening to an RDS station, the
programme service name of the station is
displayed, advising you quickly which station is
being received.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
Cleaning the Unit
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also
transmit frequency data for the same station.
When you are making long trips, this function
automatically alternative switches to the
particular frequency with the best reception
for the particular network of stations that you
want to listen to. The data is automatically
stored, allowing you to switch quickly to
another RDS stations, broadcasting the same
programme, that has better reception. These
include stations stored in the station preset
memory that you often listen to.
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Enhanced Other Network
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other
Network> also transmit information about
other RDS stations that have traffic
information. When you are tuned to a station
that is not transmitting traffic information, but
another RDS station starts transmitting a
traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically
switches to the other station for the duration
of the bulletin.
Reset button
About Cassette tape
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
Cleaning the tape head
When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing
disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are
interrupted to allow the warning to be
received.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes
long or longer.
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General features
Power
Release button
Turning ON the Power
SRC/
PWR OFF
Press the [SRC] button.
u
CLK
FM ¢
4
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second.
Volume
d
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
#1 - 5
ATT/
LOUD
AUD
AM
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
ATT indicator
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
LOUD indicator
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General features
2 Enter Control mode
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Press the [AUD] button.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Source required
Display
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Tuner
Tape
"TUNER"
"TAPE"
Select the "DB
" display.
4 Select the Sound type
External disc (KRC-294A/ 294G/ 27A/ 27G only) "DISC"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
Press the [#1] — [#5] button.
Press button
Sound setting
Display
This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses
in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer>
(page 18).
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
[#4]
[#5]
Flat
"DB FLAT"
"DB ROCK"
"DB POPS"
"DB JAZZ"
"DB EASY"
Rock
Pops
Jazz
Easy
When the dB(Sound Coordinate) setting is changed, the Bass and
Treble set in audio control replace the dB(Sound Coordinate) values.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
5 Exit Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
dB (Sound Coordinate)
Press the [SRC] button.
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
1 Select the source to set
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
In Tape source
Information
Play side
Clock
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
In External disc source (KRC-294A/ 294G/ 27A/ 27G)
Bass level
Treble level
Balance
"BAS"
"TRE"
"BAL"
"FAD"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
L15 — R15
R15 — F15
Information
Display
Track Time
Disc name
Disc title
Track title
Clock
"D-NAME"
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
Fader
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
In Tuner source
The audio system pauses.
Information
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
Program Service name or Frequency
Clock
ON.
Displaying the frequency during Program Service name
reception
Press the [CLK] button for at least 2 seconds.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5
seconds instead of the station name.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
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General features
Tuner features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
SRC
FM ¢
4
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
#1 - 6
MENU
AM
1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the
faceplate.
ST indicator
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Preset station number
Frequency display
Band display
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Tuning
Auto Memory Entry
Selecting the station.
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the band
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "A-MEMORY" display.
3 Tune up or down the band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
• When the <AF Function> (page 19) is ON, only RDS stations are
put in the memory.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in
FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]
— [#6] button.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
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RDS features
Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
TI/
VOL ADJ
PTY/
FM
¢
4
CLK
Press the [TI] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function
turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it
switches to traffic information.
During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.
#1 - 6
AM
Receiving other traffic information stations
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.
TI indicator
PTY indicator
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information
Setting the volume during Traffic Information.
1 Receive the station.
2 Set the volume you want.
3 Preset the volume
Press the [VOL ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds.
The volume level display blinks 1 time.
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21. Social Affairs
22. Religion
23. Phone In
24. Travel
25. Leisure
26. Jazz Music
27. Country Music
28. National Music
29. Oldies Music
30. Folk Music
31. Documentary
"SOCIAL A"
"RELIGION"
"PHONE IN"
"TRAVEL"
"LEISURE"
"JAZZ"
"COUNTRY"
"NATION M"
"OLDIES"
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
2 Select the Program Type
"FOLK M"
"DOCUMENT"
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.
• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below.
Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31
• The Program Type can be put in the [#1] — [#6] button memory
and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page
12).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 12).
No. Program Type
Display
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Music
Speech
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
"MUSIC"
"SPEECH"
"NEWS"
"AFFAIRS"
"INFO"
"SPORT"
"EDUCATE"
"DRAMA"
"CULTURE"
"SCIENCE"
"VARIED"
3 Search for the selected Program Type station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
[¢] button again.
Culture
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
10. Science
11. Varied
12. Pop Music
"POP M"
4 Exit PTY mode
13. Rock Music
14. Easy Listening Music
15. Light Classical
16. Serious Classical
17. Other Music
18. Weather
"ROCK M"
"EASY M"
"LIGHT M"
"CLASSICS"
"OTHER M"
"WEATHER"
"FINANCE"
"CHILDREN"
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
19. Finance
20. Children's programs
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RDS features
4 Exit Changing Language mode
Program Type Preset
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
Press the [CLK] button.
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 11).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Calling up the preset Program Type
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 11).
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 11).
2 Enter Changing Language mode
Press the [CLK] button for at least 2 seconds.
3 Select the language
Press the [#1] — [#3] button.
Button
Language
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
English
French
German
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Cassette player features
Playing Cassette Tapes
When the Cassette Tape is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
REW
SRC
0
Select the "TAPE" display.
FF
When you want to listen to the reverse side
Press the [REW] and [FF] button at the same time.
Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [0] button.
4
¢
TC/
T.CALL
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forwarding
Press the [FF] button.
If it's stopped press [REW] button.
Rewinding
Press the [REW] button.
If it's stopped press the [FF] button.
Tuner Call
Switching to the radio automatically during Fast Forwarding and
Rewinding.
Tape indicator
Press the [TC]/[T.CALL] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuner Call turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "TC ON" is displayed.
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External disc control features
Function of the KRC-294A/KRC-294G/KRC-27A/KRC-27G
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
CLK/
SRC
¢
4
DISC+
NAME SET
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display
Disc player
"CD"
CD player
"DISC"
CD changer/MD changer
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
SCAN
RDM
REP
M.RDM
D.SCN
DISC-
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Track number
Disc number
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Track time
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1 Start Track Scan
Track Search
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [SCAN] button.
"TSCN/SCAN ON" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Album Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
Disc Scan (Function of disc changer)
Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer
until you find the one that you want to listen to.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
1 Start Disc Scan
Press the [D.SCN] button.
"DSCN ON" is displayed.
The disc number blinks.
Track/Album Repeat
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
2 Release it when the disc you want to listen to is played
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
Press the [D.SCN] button.
shown below.
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
"TREP ON"/"REP ON"
Random Play
Album Repeat (Function of disc changer) "DREP ON"
OFF
"REP OFF"
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Track Scan
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
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External disc control features
Function of the KRC-294A/KRC-294G/KRC-27A/KRC-27G
• Media that you can attach names to
Magazine Random Play
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you
used to name it.
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed.
Text/Title Scroll
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Press the [CLK] button for at least 1 second.
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME SET] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 and enter the name.
6 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME SET] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
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Menu system
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
¢
4
FM
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"BEEP" display.
MENU
AM
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
mo indicator
AUTO indicator
NEWS indicator
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
RDS indicator
Menu display
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Menu system
Touch Sensor Tone
Synchronize Clock
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"BEEP ON"
"BEEP OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Manual Clock Adjustment
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
18) is set as OFF.
Power OFF Timer
Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically
when Standby mode continues.
Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
Display
Setting
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
"OFF - - -"
"OFF 20M"
(Original setting)
"OFF 40M"
"OFF 60M"
Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.
Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the
radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when
interrupt is prohibited can be set.
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Display and Setting
Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>
Sets the tuning mode.
"NEWS OFF"
"NEWS 00M"
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
"AUTO 1"
Automatic search for a
station.
Search in order of the
stations in the Preset
memory.
"NEWS 90M"
When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin
Interrupt function is ON.
When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it
switches to the news bulletin.
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"
Manual
"MANUAL"
Normal manual tuning
control.
• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be
received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.
• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic
information (page 10).
• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code
for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-
Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry>
(9 page).
• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an
FM station.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same
RDS network with better reception.
Local Seek <In Tuner mode>
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
Display
Setting
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
Display
Setting
"LO.S OFF"
"LO.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the
same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming
broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a
case.
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Menu system
Display
Setting
Restricting RDS Region
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
(Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region.
When the Monaural Reception function is ON, the "mo" indicator
is ON.
Display
Setting
"REG ON"
"REG OFF"
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Function of the KRC-294A/KRC-294G/KRC-27A/KRC-27G
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programs or use different program service names.
Display
Setting
"SCL MANU"
"SCL AUTO"
Doesn't scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• MD title
Auto TP Seek
When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are
experienced when listening to a traffic information station,
another traffic information station with better reception will be
searched for automatically.
Display
Setting
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
Monaural Reception <In FM reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
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Accessories
2CAUTION
Number of items
External view
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the
antenna cord has an ISO plug.
• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the
ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant
voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with
the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,
connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned
on and off with the ignition key.
1
2
3
..........................................1
..........................................2
..........................................1
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused
a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same
rating.
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in
the car.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - terminal of the battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
7. Install the unit in your car.
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
9. Press the reset button.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
10
Connector Function Guide
Rear left
output (White)
Rear right
output (Red)
4
Pin Numbers for
Cable Color
Functions
Fuse (10A) 13
ISO Connectors
External Power
Connector
Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO)
(Accessory3) 2
Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Yellow
Blue/White
Red
A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8
Antenna Cord (ISO) 1
Black
FM/AM antenna input 3
Speaker
Wiring harness
(Accessory1) 16
Connector
KENWOOD disc changer input (KRC-294A/294G/27A/27G only)
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
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
To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc
changer manual. 15
17
TEL mute wire (Brown)
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation. 21
TEL MUTE
Green/Black
To connect the KENWOOD
navigation system, consult your
navigation manual.
Battery wire (Yellow) 6
If no connections are
made, do not let the wire
come out from the tab. 18
Ignition wire (Red) 7
Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
(Blue/White) 20
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23
P.CONT
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
ANT. CONT
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A
Connector B
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Installation
■ Installation
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.22)
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type
of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
Firewall or metal support
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1
below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,
make the connection as illustrated.
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to install
this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector
is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to
the constant power supply.
Unit
Vehicle
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)
2 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 linked to
the ignition.
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not
connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins
are connected to the constant power supply).
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.
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Installation
■ Removing the hard rubber frame
■ Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the lower level.
remove the hard rubber frame.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
Catch
Lock
Accessory2 Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two
locations.
4 Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.
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Troubleshooting Guide
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.
? The TEL mute function does not work.15
✔
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
General
? The power does not turn ON.01
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
✔
The fuse has blown.
not connected.16
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.
☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
☞ Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
? If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF
✔
Tuner source is selected.
automatically.03
☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
✔
The Power OFF Timer function has been activated.
☞ If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the
Power OFF Timer function.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on "Connecting Wires to Terminals".
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.05
✔
The cassette tape is bad.23
☞ Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was
✔
There’s no tape inserted.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
bad.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
? There’s a source you can’t switch.07
✔
✔
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
The tape head is dirty.26
☞ Clean the tape head.
? The faceplate does not open or close.09
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
✔
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
☞ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing
the Faceplate>(page 8).
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔
The preout jack is being used.
✔
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
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Troubleshooting Guide
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
random play start by themselves.59
☞ Receive another RDS station.
✔
The setting is not canceled.
☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source
changed.
Tuner source
? Radio reception is poor.39
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43
?Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.
☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the
tuner sound volume is used.
✔
For the albums first or last song.
☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
Disc source
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
✔
✔
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
☞ Set the switch to "N" side.
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS89, KDC-CPS87,
KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is
connected, the Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞ Clean the CD.
The CD is upside-down.53
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Try another disc instead.
? The specified track will not play.58
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
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Troubleshooting Guide
HOLD:
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
EJECT:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
NO DISC:
E-04:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
NO NAME:
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
LOAD:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having
no disc names preset.E51
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
Attempted to display the disc text or track text while
the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
BLANK:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57
NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
2 3 (Blink): The tape player section is not operating properly.E60
➪ Reinsert the Tape. If the tape cannot 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.
title.E11
NO PANEL:
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
E-99:
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99A
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (50 kHz Space)..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)............................................. ≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB
Maximum output power.................................................45 W x 4
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)...........................28 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
MW tuner section
General
Frequency range (9 kHz Space).....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 158 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.3 kg
LW tuner section
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV
Cassette player section
Tape Speed...............................................................4.76 cm/sec.
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) ....................................................0.12 %
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB) (120 µs).................30 Hz – 14 kHz
Separation (1 kHz) ...............................................................40 dB
Signal to Noise ratio .............................................................52dB
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