Kenwood Cassette Player KRC 559R User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER  
KRC-659R  
KRC-559R  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
You cannot connect the unit directly to the  
following CD automatic changers. For users  
who want to use older changers with the  
unit, follow the directions below according to  
the type of changer you own:  
To prevent injury and/ or fire, take the  
follow ing 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.  
To prevent dam age to the m achine,  
take the follow ing precautions:  
Make sure to ground the unit to a negative  
12V DC power supply.  
Do not open the top or bottom covers of the  
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400  
When extending the ignition, battery or  
ground cables, make sure to use automotive-  
grade cables or other cables with an area of  
0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent cable  
deterioration and damage to the cable  
coating.  
To prevent short circuits, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal  
tools) inside the unit.  
unit.  
Use the extension cable and the control box  
attached to the CD changer, and the optional  
CA-DS100 converter cable.  
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.  
• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-C601 /  
KDC-C401  
Use the extension cable attached to the CD  
changer, and the optional CA-DS100  
converter cable.  
If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange  
smells, turn off the power immediately and  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /  
non-Kenwood CD changers  
Cannot be used with this model.  
Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.  
Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
2CAUTION  
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.  
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.  
You can dam age both your unit and  
the CD changer if you connect them  
incorrectly.  
Do not place any object between the  
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD  
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off  
with soap immediately.  
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  
Cleaning the Unit  
Cleaning the Tape Head  
NOTE  
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the  
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon  
cloth or soft cloth.  
After you have used the tape player many  
times over a long period, magnetic powder  
from the tapes and dust accumulates on the  
tape head, causing noise and a deterioration  
in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a  
cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use  
in car audio systems.  
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.  
2CAUTION  
Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a  
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as  
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch  
the surface of the panel and/or cause the  
indicator letters to peel off.  
Handling Cassette Tapes  
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone  
slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a  
pencil or the like in one of the spools. Playing  
slack cassette tapes can result in the tape  
tangling around the capstan and/or pinch  
rollers, causing trouble.  
DAB  
FM  
DISC MW/LW  
ATT LOUD  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
AME  
MENU  
AM  
DISP/TEXT  
NAME.S  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Cleaning the Faceplate Term inals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get  
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
TI  
AUDIO  
Do not play a deformed cassette or one  
whose label is starting to come off, as it can  
cause the unit to malfunction.  
Reset button  
Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as  
above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other  
spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near  
heater outlets. They can deform the cassette.  
Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,  
such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes  
are very thin, and can tangle easily around  
the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit,  
causing unit failure.  
Remove a cassette tape from the unit when  
not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a  
tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the  
tape head and cause unit malfunction.  
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Buttons and Display  
Ba s ic o p e ra t io n s  
d u  
Tu n e r fe a t u re s  
FM  
¢
4
SRC /  
PWR OFF  
FM  
¢
SRC  
4
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
DAB  
DAB  
FM  
FM  
DISC MW/LW  
DISC MW/LW  
ATT LOUD  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
VOL ADJ  
MENU  
ATT LOUD  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
VOL ADJ  
MENU  
AM  
AM  
DISP/TEXT  
DISP/TEXT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
TI  
AUDIO  
1
2
3
4
5
6
TI  
AUDIO  
NAME.S  
NAME.S  
ATT / LOUD  
MENU AM  
#1~6  
MENU AM  
DISP  
for KRC-659R  
for KRC-659R  
LOUD indicator  
ST indicator  
Preset station number  
Frequency  
ATT indicator  
LOUD  
AUTO indicator  
Band display  
for KRC-559R  
for KRC-559R  
Band display  
Frequency  
III  
LOUD  
AUTO  
2
ATT indicator  
Preset station number  
AUTO indicator  
ST indicator  
LOUD indicator  
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Buttons and Display  
RDS fe a t u re s  
Ca s s e t t e p la ye r fe a t u re s  
Release button  
38 /  
FM PTY  
¢
¢
FM  
4
4
PROG SRC  
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
DAB  
DAB  
FM  
FM  
DISC MW/LW  
DISC MW/LW  
ATT LOUD  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
VOL ADJ  
MENU  
ATT LOUD  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
VOL ADJ  
MENU  
AM  
AM  
DISP/TEXT  
DISP/TEXT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
5
6
4
TI  
AUDIO  
TI  
AUDIO  
NAME.S  
NAME.S  
MENU  
VOL ADJ  
#1~6  
TI /  
DISP  
B NR  
B.S  
T.C  
DISP  
AM  
AM  
REP  
MTL  
for KRC-659R  
for KRC-659R  
TAPE indicator  
TI indicator  
NEWS indicator  
¢ indicator  
Number of tracks to be skipped  
TA indicator  
ATT  
LOUD  
ST  
TI  
LOUD  
DAB  
NEWS  
TEXT  
DUAL  
TP REG  
+
REG indicator  
TEXT indicator  
MTL indicator  
Tape side  
indicator  
B NR indicator  
TP indicator  
for KRC-559R  
for KRC-559R  
¢ indicator  
Tape side  
TA indicator  
NEWS indicator  
indicator  
III  
LOUD  
LOUD  
2
AUTO  
2
AUTO  
PTY indicator  
Number of tracks  
to be skipped  
TI indicator TP indicator REG indicator  
TAPE indicator  
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Dis c c o n t ro l fe a t u re s  
Ot h e r fe a t u re s  
4
FM /  
DISC+  
SRC  
AM /  
DISC–  
¢
Release button  
FM  
4
SRC  
¢
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
PROG/PTY  
PWR  
OFF  
40Wx 4 KRC-659R  
SRC  
DOLBY  
B
NR  
DAB  
DAB  
FM  
FM  
DISC MW/LW  
DISC MW/LW  
ATT LOUD  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
VOL ADJ  
MENU  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
ATT LOUD  
MENU  
VOL ADJ  
AM  
AM  
DISP/TEXT  
DISP/TEXT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
TI  
AUDIO  
1
2
3
4
5
6
TI  
AUDIO  
NAME.S  
NAME.S  
D.SCN  
RDM  
AM  
AUDIO /  
MENU  
DISP /  
NAME.S  
SCAN  
REP  
M.RDM MENU  
for KRC-659R  
for KRC-659R  
Track time/  
Direct inputted track number/  
Direct inputted disc number  
Track number  
Clock display  
Disc number  
ATT  
LOUD  
ST  
TI  
LOUD  
TI  
DAB  
NEWS  
TEXT  
DUAL  
TP REG  
Mode display  
TEXT indicator  
£indicator  
Graphic display  
for KRC-559R  
for KRC-559R  
Track time/  
Direct inputted track number/  
Direct inputted disc number  
Track number  
Clock display  
LOUD  
AUTO  
AUTO  
2
Disc indicator  
Disc number  
£indicator  
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Buttons and Display  
Re m o t e c o n t ro l  
Optional  
#0~9  
A~Z  
TUNER  
TAPE  
ABC  
J KL  
TUV  
QZ  
DEF  
TUNE +  
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
¢
GHI  
MNO  
W XY  
TRACK +  
4
DIRECT  
OK  
PRS  
7
TUNE –  
4
CD¥MD CH  
DIRECT  
OK  
CD·MD  
CH  
TRACK –  
DNPP  
DNPP  
PROG  
+
TUNE  
TRACK  
AM  
VOL.  
REW  
AM  
FM  
+
DISC  
u
d
DISC –  
REW  
FF  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
FM  
FF  
DISC +  
PROG  
38  
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Basic operations (See page 5)  
P o w e r  
Lo u d n e s s  
Turning on the pow er:  
This function am plifies low and high tones w hen the volum e  
is turned dow n.  
Press the SRC button.  
The LOUD indicator lights up, w hen the loudness function is  
on.  
NOTE  
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.  
Turning Loudness On/ Off:  
Turning off the pow er:  
Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch  
the loudness on and off.  
Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more.  
S w it c h in g Mo d e s  
At t e n u a t o r  
Sw itching Modes:  
This function allow s you to turn dow n the volum e quickly.  
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as  
follows:  
Turning Attenuator On/ Off:  
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.  
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.  
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original  
level.  
Tuner mode  
Tape mode  
NOTE  
Disc control mode  
Turning down the volume all the way turns off the attenuator  
function.  
NOTE  
The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which  
cannot be used.  
The disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is  
connected.  
Vo lu m e  
Increasing Volum e:  
Press the u button to turn up the volume.  
Decreasing Volum e:  
Press the d button to turn down the volume.  
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Basic features (See page 5)  
Varieties of settings for  
each function (display)  
Me n u S ys t e m  
Function  
To accom m odate a greater num ber of functions, a m enu  
system has been em ployed for m aking settings. Press the  
MENU button to enter the m enu m ode and then display the  
function to m ake the setting. Details on each setting are  
explained separately in the corresponding function page.  
Switching Clock Display  
CLK ON CLK OFF  
↑↓  
Time Adjustment (Manual)  
CLK ADJ (Time Adjustment  
<When Automatic Time Adjustment is off>  
mode entered)  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.  
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current  
settings displayed.  
↑↓  
Automatic Time Adjustment  
Mode  
SYNC ON SYNC OFF  
↑↓  
2
Selecting function to set  
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
Selectable Illumination  
Switching Graphic Display  
Touch Sensor Tone  
DSI ON DSI OFF  
Press the ¢ button to search through the functions until you  
see the one you want to adjust in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search through the functions  
backward.  
↑↓  
COL GRN COL AMB  
↑↓  
GRAP ON GRAP OFF  
Example: If you want to switch the tuning mode from AUTO1  
to manual, first search through the functions until  
you see "AUTO 1" in the display.  
(KRC-659R Only)  
BEEP ON BEEP OFF  
↑↓  
↑↓  
News Bulletin Function  
NEWS OFF NEWS ##M  
↑↓  
Local seek  
LO.S OFF LO.S ON  
<In Tuner mode>  
3
4
↑↓  
Changing setting for currently displayed function  
Press either the AM or FM button.  
The setting will change for each function.  
Example: The tuning mode will switch from AUTO 1 to AUTO  
2. Pressing the button again switches the setting to  
manual, and "MANUAL" is displayed.  
Selecting Tuning Mode  
AUTO1 AUTO2 MANUAL  
<In Tuner mode>  
↑↓  
Auto Memory Entry  
A-MEMORY (start)  
<In Tuner mode>  
↑↓  
AF Function  
AF ON AF OFF  
<Expect in AM band>  
↑↓  
Region Restrict Function  
REG ON REG OFF  
<Except in AM band>  
↑↓  
Auto TP Seek  
ATPS ON ATPS OFF  
Ending the m enu m ode  
Press the MENU button.  
<Except in AM band>  
↑↓  
Monaural Reception  
MONO OFF MONO ON  
NOTE  
<Except in AM band>  
↑↓  
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.  
If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not  
operate properly, including the Traffic Information function, the  
News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the  
Alarm function.  
Text Scroll  
<In Disc changer mode>  
SCL MANU SCL AUTO  
The News function turns on when the setting is made for the  
news interruption interval. The "##M" display indicates the  
setting selected for the news interruption timeout interval.  
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Tuner features (See page 5)  
S e le c t in g Tu n in g Mo d e  
Tu n in g  
You can choose from three tuning m odes: auto seek, preset  
station seek, and m anual. The “AUTO1” indicator lights up  
w hen auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO2” indicator  
lights w hen preset station seek tuning is selected.  
1
2
Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained.  
"TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected.  
Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.  
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches  
between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the tuning function  
appears in the display.  
3
• Auto Seek Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.  
Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.  
• Preset station seek tuning  
Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e.,  
the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to  
move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next  
lowest number).  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The tuning method is displayed as ”AUTO1“, ”AUTO2“, or  
”MANUAL“ referring respectively to auto seek tuning, preset  
station seek tuning, and manual tuning.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button to switch the tuning  
mode.  
NOTE  
The display and setting will change.  
If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive stations  
which were not originally memorized when traveling long  
distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such cases,  
pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station seek will  
receive channel 1.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
• Manual Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.  
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.  
NOTE  
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being  
received.  
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Tuner features (See page 5)  
Lo c a l S e e k Fu n c t io n  
S t a t io n P re s e t Me m o ry  
With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips  
stations w ith relatively poor reception.  
Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.  
You can then recall that station w ith a single touch of a  
button.  
Turning Local Seek Function On/ Off:  
1
1
Select the band / station that you want to have stored.  
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
2
Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the  
station, for two seconds or more.  
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that  
the data has been stored.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the local seek function  
appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "LO.S OFF" or "LO.S ON" in  
the display, indicating that the local seek function is on or off,  
respectively.  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
NOTE  
You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM  
(MW and LW) bands.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
Au t o Me m o ry En t ry  
Mo n a u ra l Re c e p t io n  
You can autom atically store all the receivable frequencies in  
the band currently being listened to, and then recall them w ith  
the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful  
w hen you are travelling and do not know w hat stations are  
available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this w ay.  
When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function w ill  
reduce noise and im prove listening conditions.  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
1
2
Select the band for auto memory entry.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the monaural reception  
function appears in the display.  
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "MONO OFF" or "MONO  
ON" in the display, indicating that monaural reception is on or  
off, respectively.  
3
4
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until "A-MEMORY" appears in  
the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
Hold down either the AM button or FM button for two seconds  
or more to start auto memory function.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.  
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset  
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays  
the last station received.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
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Recalling a Preset Station:  
NOTE  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
When a frequency which cannot be received is input, this  
frequency is not verified and operation returns to the original  
frequency input mode.  
FM frequencies can only be input in 0.1 MHz steps, and not in  
0.01 steps.  
NOTE  
When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry  
takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS  
capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for  
FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.  
When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory  
entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.  
When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local  
traffic information station frequency will be stored.  
Cancelling Direct Access Tuning:  
Press the DIRECT button again.  
S w it c h in g Dis p la y fo r Tu n e r (n o n -RDS s t a t io n )  
Sw itching the Display:  
Cancelling Auto Mem ory Entry During Its Operation:  
Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking  
place to stop the process.  
Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches  
between the frequency and Clock.  
NOTE  
When the switching clock display (P.31) is set to off, the display  
will not switch to the clock display.  
The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.  
Function of rem ote control with num ber/letter entry buttons  
(See page 8)  
Dire c t Ac c e s s Tu n in g  
When you already know the frequency of the station that you  
w ant to listen to, you can enter it directly for quick access.  
(Function of rem ote control)  
1
2
Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button.  
Press the DIRECT button.  
The frequency part of the display blinks for 10 seconds.  
If you make no input in the 10-second period, direct access  
tuning is automatically cancelled.  
3
Enter the frequency of the desired station whilst the display is  
blinking.  
If you want to listen to an FM station at 92.1 MHz, for  
example, press 0, 9, 2, and 1.  
If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz, for example,  
press 0, 8, 1, and 0.  
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Tuner features (See page 5)  
RDS features (See page 6)  
Function of rem ote control with DNPP button (See page 8)  
RDS (Ra d io Da t a S ys t e m )  
P re s e t s t a t io n s e e k w it h P ro g ra m m e s e rvic e n a m e  
RDS is a digital inform ation system that lets you receive  
signals besides those of regular radio program m es, such as  
netw ork inform ation being transm itted from radio stations.  
When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station w ith RDS  
capability), the program m e service nam e of the station is  
displayed along w ith the frequency, advising you quickly  
w hich station is being received.  
RDS (Radio Data System ) stations also transm it frequency  
data for the sam e station. When you are m aking long trips,  
this function autom atically sw itches to the particular  
frequency w ith the best reception for the particular netw ork of  
stations that you w ant to listen to. The data is autom atically  
stored, allow ing you to sw itch quickly to another RDS  
stations, broadcasting the sam e program m e, that has better  
reception. These include stations stored in the station preset  
m em ory that you often listen to.  
You can search for the preset station w ith Program m e Service  
nam e.  
1
Press the DNPP button on the remote control.  
“SNP PLAY” will be displayed once the seek mode is entered.  
The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened  
to are displayed for 5 seconds each.  
The display band switches in the following order:  
= FM1 Ô FM2 Ô FM3 Ô AM +  
Each time you press the ¢ button, the station display  
switches in the forward direction.  
Each time you press the 4 button, the station display  
switches in the reverse direction.  
Stations which have no names will be displayed as  
frequencies.  
EON (En h a n c e d Ot h e r Ne t w o rk )  
NOTE  
Changing the Displayed Band  
Stations that offer EON also transm it inform ation about other  
RDS stations that have traffic inform ation. When you are  
tuned to a station that is not transm itting traffic inform ation,  
but another RDS station starts transm itting a traffic bulletin,  
the tuner autom atically sw itches to the other station for the  
duration of the bulletin.  
Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1, FM2, FM3  
and AM displays, in that order.  
Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the  
reverse direction.  
2
Once the nam e is displayed for the station you w ant to listen  
to  
Press the OK button.  
Reception starts of the displayed station, and the seek mode  
ends.  
Ala rm  
When an em ergency transm ission (announcing disasters, etc.)  
is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the  
w arning to be received.  
Cancelling m ode during input:  
Press the DNPP button.  
The seek mode is cancelled.  
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AF (Alt e rn a t ive Fre q u e n c y) Fu n c t io n  
Re s t ric t in g RDS Re g io n (Re g io n Re s t ric t Fu n c t io n )  
When poor reception is experienced, autom atically sw itch to  
another frequency broadcasting the sam e program m e in the  
sam e RDS netw ork w ith better reception.  
The indicator lights up w hen the AF function is turned  
on.  
You can choose w hether or not to restrict the RDS channels,  
received w ith the AF function for a particular netw ork, to a  
specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the  
region is restricted and the REG indicator is turned on.  
Turning Region Restrict Function On/ Off:  
Turning AF Function On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict  
function appears in the display.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the AF function appears  
in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "REG ON" or "REG OFF" in  
the display, indicating that the function is on or off,  
respectively.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "AF ON" or "AF OFF" in the  
display, indicating that the AF function is on or off,  
respectively.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
NOTE  
Displaying Frequencies:  
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different  
programmes or use different programme service names.  
• When the Switching Clock display function (P.31) is OFF.  
Press the DISP button.  
• When the Switching Clock display function (P.31) is ON.  
Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.  
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five  
seconds instead of the station name.  
NOTE  
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for  
the same programme 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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RDS features (See page 6)  
Tra ffic In fo rm a t io n Fu n c t io n  
Au t o TP S e e k Fu n c t io n  
You can listen to traffic inform ation. If you are listening to  
tapes or discs, they w ill continue playing until a traffic bulletin  
is broadcast.  
When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are  
experienced w hen listening to a traffic inform ation station,  
another traffic inform ation station w ith better reception w ill  
be searched for autom atically. This function is on, w hen unit  
is first pow ered on.  
Turning TI function On/ Off:  
Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.  
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.  
When a traffic information station is being received, the TP  
indicator will turn on. When none is being received, the TI  
indicator will blink on and off.  
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, the TA indicator  
will turn on, and reception will begin at the preset volume.  
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin  
begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the  
bulletin ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc  
will begin playing again.  
Turning Auto TP Seek Function On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Auto TP Seek  
function appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "ATPS ON" or "ATPS OFF"  
in the display, indicating that the function is on or off,  
respectively.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
NOTE  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
If the traffic information station you are tuned to experiences  
poor reception, this function automatically seeks another TP  
station.  
Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically  
switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band  
is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.  
Sw itching to a Different Traffic Inform ation Station:  
Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI  
stations in a certain band.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
NOTE  
When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to  
another TI station.  
When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception  
starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks stations with  
better reception.  
If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information  
station itself but which provides EON services, you can still  
have traffic information received.  
Holding the TI button down for one second or more when the TI  
function is on in the disc control mode results in a change to  
the frequency display of the traffic information station for five  
seconds.  
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P re s e t t in g Vo lu m e fo r Tra ffic In fo rm a t io n /Ne w s  
NOTE  
Depending on the interval chosen, the "##M" in the display will  
change when the function is turned on.  
Preset the volum e level to be used for traffic inform ation and  
new s broadcasts.  
3
Changing the Function Setting  
Press either the FM or AM button.  
Each time you press the FM or AM button until the desired  
setting is displayed.  
Press the FM button to increase the interval, and the AM  
button to decrease it.  
OFF 00M 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M 60M  
70M 80M 90M  
When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the  
News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.  
When a news bulletin is received, the NEWS indicator will blink  
and reception will begin at the preset volume.  
1
2
3
Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.  
Adjust the volume to the desired level.  
Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.  
The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the  
data has been stored.  
Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the  
preset level.  
(M= minutes)  
NOTE  
The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner  
reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the  
listening volume of the tuner.  
NOTE  
You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news  
bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at  
minimum.  
If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be  
received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.  
Setting the interval at the "00M" factory default indicates no  
News Timeout will be made, meaning that additional news  
bulletins will continue to be searched for.  
Ne w s Bu lle t in Fu n c t io n  
w it h P TY Ne w s Tim e o u t S e t t in g  
4
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
NOTE  
You can arrange to have new s bulletins interrupt your current  
listening source, including other radio stations. When the  
New s Bulletin function is on, the PTY New s Tim eout setting  
allow s you to set the interval during w hich further new s  
interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY new s  
interruption period from 10 to 90 m inutes for each journey.  
This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-  
code for news bulletin or belongs to EON-Network sending  
PTY-code for news bulletin.  
If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band,  
the band is switched automatically to the FM band.  
However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn  
off the function.  
Turning New s Bulletin Function On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the News Bulletin  
function appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "NEWS OFF" or "NEWS  
##M" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off,  
respectively.  
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RDS features (See page 6)  
(Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28)  
You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a  
preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following  
type of programmes:  
P ro g ra m m e Typ e (P TY) Fu n c t io n  
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations w ith selected  
kinds of program m es.  
1. Music  
4. Other Music  
2. Speech  
5. Serious Classical  
3. News  
6. Varied  
1
Press the 38(PTY) button.  
"PTY" is displayed and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)  
Mode entered.  
NOTE  
Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type  
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will  
automatically turn off.  
After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain  
preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.  
The previously stored data for that button are erased and the  
new programme type is stored.  
NOTE  
You cannot use this function whilst the traffic information  
function is turned on.  
3
Seeking the selected program m e type  
Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies  
NOTE  
Changing the Display Language to French or German  
with your selected type of programme.  
In the PTY mode, hold down the 38(PTY) button for one second  
or more to display the name of the language currently used.  
If you want to change the language, press the preset button for  
the desired language and then the 38(PTY) button.  
The display blinks and the seek starts.  
If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the  
station is displayed and the station is tuned into.  
"PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds.  
If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection  
mode will turn off automatically.  
English is #1, French is #2, and German is #3.  
2
Select the type of program m e to be received  
Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the  
type of programme you want to listen to.  
NOTE  
If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.  
If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2  
and 3 above.  
The selection includes:  
Speech(SPEECH) 1.News(NEWS) 2.Current  
Affairs(AFFAIRS) 3.Information(INFO) ↔  
Sw itching to Other Stations w ith the Sam e Type of Program m e:  
When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning.  
The tuner scans for another station with the same type of  
programme.  
4.Sports(SPORT) 5.Education(EDUCATE) ↔  
6.Drama(DRAMA) 7.Culture(CULTURE) ↔  
8.Science(SCIENCE) 9.Varied(VARIED) 10.Pop  
Music(POP M) 11.Rock Music(ROCK M) 12.M,O,R  
Music(M.O.R. M) 13.Light Classical(LIGHT M) ↔  
14.Serious Classical(CLASSICS) 15.Other Music(OTHER  
M) 16.Weather(WEATHER) 17.Finance(FINANCE) ↔  
18.Childrens programmes(CHILDREN) 19.Social  
Affairs(SOCIAL A) 20.Religion(RELIGION) 21.Phone  
In(PHONE IN) 22.Travel(TRAVEL) 23.Leisure(LEISURE)  
24.Jazz Music(JAZZ) 25.Country Music(COUNTRY) ↔  
26.National Music(NATION M) 27.Oldies Music(OLDIES)  
28.Folk Music(FOLK M) ↔  
Cancelling Program m e Type Function During Its Operation:  
Press the 38(PTY) button.  
29.Documentary(DOCUMENT) Music(MUSIC) ↔  
Speech(SPEECH)↔  
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Cassette player features (See page 6)  
P la yin g Ca s s e t t e Ta p e s  
NOTE  
Remove a cassette from the unit when not listening to it for a  
whilst. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to  
the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.  
Loading and Playing Cassettes:  
A press of the release button results in the faceplate dropping  
open to the front, thereby exposing the cassette insertion slot.  
Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert  
it in the slot. The faceplate will show the control panel, and the  
tape will start playing.  
Fa s t Fo rw a rd in g a n d Re w in d in g Ca s s e t t e Ta p e s  
The ¢ indicator lights up when a caseette has been loaded.  
Fast Forw arding Tapes:  
2CAUTION  
Press the FM button.  
The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as it is  
being fast forwarded.  
When inserting a cassette make sure the cassette has been  
completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing  
to do so might deform the tape.  
Rew inding Tapes:  
Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tape mode is  
obtained.  
Press the AM button.  
The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as it is  
being rewound.  
TAPE” is displayed when the tape mode has been selected.  
The tape will start playing.  
Cancelling:  
Press the PROG button.  
Normal tape play returns.  
Listening to the other side:  
Press the PROG button.  
Tape play switches to the other side.  
Bla n k S k ip Fu n c t io n  
Ejecting Cassettes:  
0button  
Press the release button and drop  
open the faceplate.  
Autom atically fast forw ards to the beginning of the next track  
w hen long blank spaces (10 seconds or m ore) are detected,  
continuing tape playback. This function is on, w hen unit is  
first pow ered on.  
Press the 0 button located near  
the cassette insertion slot.  
The tape stops playing and the  
cassette ejects.  
Push back on the right side of the  
faceplate with your hand until it  
locks.  
Turning Blank Skip Function On/ Off:  
Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and off.  
NOTE  
If the blank space contains much noise, the blank skip function  
may not work right.  
Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip  
function if they last for 10 seconds or more.  
2CAUTION  
When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere  
with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay  
attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an  
appropriate action, then operate the unit.  
Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place  
objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.  
Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.  
Doing so will cause breakdown.  
Tu n e r Ca ll Fu n c t io n  
Sw itch autom atically to the tuner w hilst you are rew inding or  
fast forw arding the tape.  
Turning Tuner Call Function On/ Off:  
Press the T.C button to switch the tuner call function on and off.  
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Cassette player features (See page 6)  
Function of the KRC-659R  
Ta p e Ad va n c e Fu n c t io n  
Us in g Do lb y B NR (No is e Re d u c t io n )  
Rew inds to the beginning of the current track (or fast  
forw ards to the beginning of the next track), continuing tape  
playback.  
Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system .  
Turning Dolby NR On/ Off:  
Rew inding tape to the beginning of current track:  
Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.  
The Dolby B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned  
on.  
Press the 4 button, and the tape will rewind to the beginning  
of the current track and automatically start playing again.  
To advance to the beginning of the next track:  
Press the ¢ button, and the tape will advance to the  
beginning of the new track and automatically start playing  
again.  
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
DOLBYand the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
NOTE  
The tape advance function "knows" where a track begins by  
detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between  
tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4  
seconds or contains noise, this function may not operate  
correctly. Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may  
trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more.  
Function of the KRC-659R  
S w it c h in g Ta p e Typ e s  
Select type of tape being played.  
Sw itching Tape Types:  
Press the MTL button to switch the MTL indicator on and off  
and to select the tape type.  
Mu s ic Re p e a t Fu n c t io n  
Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback.  
Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types:  
Repeatedly plays the current track.  
2
CrO (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV)  
Turning Music Repeat Function On/ Off:  
Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on  
and off.  
Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to  
suffer.  
Cancelling Music Repeat Function:  
Press either the REP or PROG button.  
S w it c h in g Dis p la y fo r Ta p e  
NOTE  
Sw itching the Display:  
Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches  
between the mode display and Clock.  
The music repeat function "knows" where a track begins by  
detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between  
tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4  
seconds or contains noise, this function may not operate  
correctly. Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may  
trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more.  
NOTE  
When the switching clock display (P.31) is set to off, the display  
will not switch to the clock display.  
The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.  
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Disc control features (See page 7)  
7When a unit equipped w ith an O-N sw itch is to be connected,  
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:  
please also see the instruction m anual of this unit.  
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.  
Set the O-N sw itch to "N". "N"-operation w ill be set.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
7When a unit that is not equipped w ith an O-N sw itch, or the  
changer sw itching unit "KCA-S200" is connected, "O"-  
operation w ill be set.  
NOTE  
When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc  
in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer  
has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts  
playing it.  
"N"-operation:  
The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.  
The disc name will be displayed when the name has been  
registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc Names  
function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to which the  
disc title has been recorded.  
Disc #10 is displayed as "0".  
"O"-operation:  
CD text cannot be displayed.  
Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be  
registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9  
/, +, , *, =, <, >, [ , ]".  
The disc name will be displayed when the name has been  
registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names  
function.  
NOTE  
The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play  
functions may not be operational depending on the unit.  
P la yin g Dis c m o d e  
This funciton perm its the connection of optional players and the  
playing of discs.  
Playing Discs:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the disc control  
mode.  
The disc will start playing.  
NOTE  
The disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is  
connected.  
Mode Display Examples  
"DISC"...when a disc changer is connected  
"DISC-1", "DISC-2"...when two disc changers are connected.  
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Disc control features (See page 7)  
Fa s t Fo rw a rd in g a n d Re ve rs in g Dis c P la y  
Dis c S e a rc h  
Fast Forw arding Disc Play:  
Search forw ards or backw ards through the discs in a disc  
changer until you reach the one that you w ant to listen to.  
Hold down on the ¢ button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Making a Reverse Disc Search:  
Reversing Disc Play:  
Press the DISCbutton to display the desired disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number  
decreases by one.  
Hold down on the 4 button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
NOTE  
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the  
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is  
cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point  
normal play automatically resumes.  
Making a Forw ard Disc Search:  
Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number  
increases by one.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
NOTE  
Tra c k S e a rc h  
"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc  
changer.  
Search forw ards or backw ards through the tracks on the disc  
until you reach the one that you w ant to listen to.  
Making a Reverse Track Search:  
Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.  
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current  
track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous  
track, and so forth.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches  
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not  
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.  
Making a Forw ard Track Search:  
Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.  
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast  
forward to the track after that, and so forth.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the  
last track on a disc.  
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Tra c k / Dis c Re p e a t Fu n c t io n  
Tra c k S c a n Fu n c t io n  
Repeat playing the current track or disc.  
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until  
you find the track that you w ant to listen to.  
Turning Repeat Play Function On/ Off:  
Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and  
off as follows :  
Turning Track Scan Function On/ Off:  
Press the SCAN button to switch the track scan function on  
and off.  
The first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks  
are played in order.  
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
Track Repeat ON  
Disc Repeat ON  
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:  
Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep  
on listening to a track normally.  
Track/Disc Repeat OFF  
The track number blinks in the display when the track repeat  
function is on.  
The disc number blinks in the display when the disc repeat  
function is on.  
NOTE  
The track scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a  
disc.  
The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.  
NOTE  
The repeat play function is cancelled when you stop playing the  
disc.  
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Disc control features (See page 7)  
Dis c S c a n Fu n c t io n  
Ra n d o m P la y Fu n c t io n  
Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer  
until you find the one that you w ant to listen to.  
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.  
1
Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on  
and off.  
Turning Disc Scan Function On/ Off:  
Press the D.SCN button to switch the disc scan function on  
and off.  
The first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in  
which they are loaded on the changer.  
The display of the track number changes continuously as the  
next track is being selected.  
When the track has been selected, play starts.  
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being  
played.  
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:  
Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep  
on listening to the disc normally.  
NOTE  
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the  
random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing  
(with the random play function still turned on).  
NOTE  
The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a  
disc.  
The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer  
once.  
"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the  
disc changer.  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another track is selected and played.  
NOTE  
The random play function is cancelled when you stop playing a  
disc.  
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Ma g a zin e Ra n d o m P la y Fu n c t io n  
S w it c h in g Dis p la y fo r Dis c s  
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
Sw itch the display that appears w hile discs are playing.  
Sw itching Display for Discs:  
1
Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc  
play switches as follows:  
Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play  
function on and off.  
The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously  
as the next track is being selected.  
When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.  
The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is  
being played.  
Track time  
Disc name  
Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)  
NOTE  
This function is not available with the following models:  
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401  
Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)  
Clock  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another disc/track is selected and played.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name  
function (see p. 26). Note that depending on the unit, display  
may not be possible.  
If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,  
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.  
The magazine random play function is cancelled when you stop  
playing a disc.  
The time needed for random selection depends on the number  
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.  
The clock is displayed only when the Switching Clock display  
function (P.31) is on.  
When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which  
the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is  
displayed for CD and "NO NAME" is displayed for MD.  
Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some  
characters may not be displayable.  
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Disc control features (See page 7)  
P re s e t t in g Dis c Na m e s  
NOTE  
Direct Alphabet Input  
If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997  
are connected, you can directly input letters using the  
number/letter entry buttons on the remote control.  
Store the nam es of discs to be displayed w hen played.  
1
Play the disc whose name you want to preset.  
Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".  
NOTE  
Character  
Button to press  
# Tim es pressed  
This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature  
the Disc Name Preset function.  
D”  
#3  
#2  
#6  
1
1
2
This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track  
titles for MDs that you record.  
A”  
2
N”  
Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.  
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is  
C”  
E”  
#2  
#3  
3
2
entered.  
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be  
made.  
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for  
the name.  
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the  
desired position.  
NOTE  
The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢  
button to the right.  
You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the  
TRACK+ or TRACKbuttons, respectively, on the remote  
control.  
You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.  
6
Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK  
button on the remote control.  
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is  
cancelled.  
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be  
stored with the characters entered so far.  
Each press of the 38 button results in the type of characters  
that are to be entered changing between alphabet and  
numeral/symbols.  
Press the DISC+ or DISCbutton to display the desired  
NOTE  
character.  
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.  
Alphabet (upper case) : A ~ Z  
The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ  
depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see  
your disc changer manual for details.  
Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If  
you play another CD that happens to have exactly the same  
specifications as another CD whose name is stored, the wrong  
name will be displayed for it.  
If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2  
to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the  
changes.  
Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored  
in a disc changer.  
Numerals and symbols : 1~9 0 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
NOTE  
The operation and characters that can be entered may change as  
listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.  
A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode.  
Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such as  
this, and the characters to be input are selected using the  
procedure described below.  
Press the DISC+ or DISCbutton to display the desired  
character.  
Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numerals, you can  
choose the following characters: /, +, , *, =, <, >, [ and ]  
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Function of Rem ote control with num ber / letter entry button  
(See page 8)  
Te xt S c ro ll  
This function perm its the text to be scrolled and the entire  
text to be displayed. Sw itching betw een m anual scrolling and  
autom atic scrolling is perm itted. The factory default is m anual  
scrolling.  
Dire c t Tra c k S e a rc h  
Using the rem ote control, m ake direct input of the track  
num ber that you w ant to listen to.  
To scroll m anually:  
1
Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the  
number of the track that you want to listen to.  
The selected track number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.  
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the  
number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.  
1
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title..  
2
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results  
in one scrolling display of the titles.  
Manual/ Autom atic scroll sw itching:  
2
1
Press either the TRACK+ or TRACKbutton whilst the track  
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
number is blinking.  
The track specified in step 1 starts playing.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly to switch the function to be  
set to the text scroll function.  
Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation:  
Pressing the 4 button results in the functions being  
Press the 38 button.  
switched in the reverse order.  
NOTE  
The text scroll function is displayed with "SCL MANU" or "SCL  
AUTO".  
"SCL MANU" (Manual scrolling)  
You cannot use the direct track search function whilst doing track  
or disc scans or using random or magazine-random play.  
"SCL AUTO" (Automatic scrolling)  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button .  
The display and setting will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
To scroll autom atically:  
1
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.  
The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.  
NOTE  
When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is  
displayed in one scrolling display.  
2
Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results  
in one scrolling display of the titles.  
NOTE  
Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.  
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Disc control features (See page 7)  
Function of disc changers with rem ote control having  
num ber/letter entry buttons (See page 8)  
Function of Rem ote control with DNPP button (See page 8)  
Dis c Na m e P re s e t P la y (DNP P )  
Dire c t Dis c S e a rc h  
If you have preset the nam e of a disc that you w ant to listen  
to in the disc changer, you can look for it by nam e and start  
playing it.  
Using the rem ote control, m ake direct input of the disc  
num ber that you w ant to listen to.  
1
1
Press the DNPP button on the remote control.  
"DNP PLAY" will appear in the display, and the disc name  
preset play mode is entered.  
The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to  
which you are currently listening are successively displayed for  
five seconds each.  
In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not been  
disc name preset will display "NO NAME".  
Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the  
number of the disc that you want to listen to.  
The selected disc number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.  
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the  
number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.  
NOTE  
Input "0" to select disc #10.  
If you enter more than two numbers all at once, a search will be  
made only of the last number entered.  
NOTE  
This function can only be used in disc changers that were  
manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units  
cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been  
made by the unit that is playing.  
Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before  
will appear as "NO ACCES" when the disc names are displayed.  
When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO ACCES"  
display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it using the  
disc scan or a similar function to display the disc name. Also  
note that "NO DISC" will be displayed when a disc has not been  
loaded.  
2
Press either the DISC+ or DISCbutton whilst the number  
inputted is blinking.  
The disc specified in step 1 starts playing.  
Cancelling Direct Disc Search During Its Operation:  
Press the 38 button.  
Rapid display (forw ard / reverse):  
Press the DISC+ or DISCbutton.  
Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset  
names/disc titles in order.  
Pressing the DISCbutton will rapidly display the preset  
names/disc titles in reverse order.  
2
When the nam e appears for the disc you w ant to play  
Press the OK button.  
The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled, and the disc  
name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.  
To cancel DNPP m ode:  
Press the DNPP button.  
The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be cancelled.  
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Other features (See page 7)  
Au d io Co n t ro l S e t t in g  
Ta b le o f Au d io Co n t ro l S e t t in g  
Adjust various param eters of sound quality.  
Adjustment  
mode  
(Display)  
Operation of Audio control button  
¢ button  
1
4 button  
Press the AUDIO button to enter the control mode.  
2
Press either the FM or AM button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will  
change as follows:  
Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the  
AM button reverses it.  
Bass  
(BAS)  
Bass decreased.  
Bass increased.  
Treble increased.  
Treble  
(TRE)  
Treble decreased.  
Balance  
(BAL)  
Left channel  
emphasized.  
Right channel  
emphasized.  
Bass  
Treble  
Fader  
(FAD)  
Front channel  
increased.  
Rear channel  
increased.  
Balance  
Fader  
NOTE  
Source tone memory  
Each source (tape, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own  
memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.  
The settings made for a particular source are then recalled  
automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses  
the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).  
3
Press the 4/¢ button.  
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.  
4
Press the AUDIO button to end the control mode.  
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Other features (See page 7)  
TEL Mu t e Fu n c t io n  
Na vig a t io n Mu t e Fu n c t io n  
Shut dow n the audio system tem porarily w henever an  
incom ing call is received.  
When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an  
interruption of the audio guide results in the tem porary  
low ering of the audio level.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car  
phone.  
The Navigation mute function cannot be used unless a TEL mute  
cable is connected to the KENWOOD Navigation System.  
When the telephone rings:  
When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit  
functions are temporarily interrupted.  
Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:  
Press the SRC button.  
S e le c t a b le Illu m in a t io n  
"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the  
original source is restored gradually.  
You can sw itch the colour of the button illum ination betw een  
green and am ber.  
Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:  
Hang the phone up.  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
"CALL" disappears from the display.  
The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is  
returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable  
Illumination function appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "COL GRN" or "COL AMB"  
in the display, indicating that the current colour is green or  
amber, respectively.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
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Function of the KRC-659R  
To u c h s e n s o r t o n e  
Au t o m a t ic Dim m e r Fu n c t io n  
This function produces a beep sound that accom panies button  
operation. It can be sw itched on or off.  
The display dim s w hen the car's lights are turned on.  
Turning the Beep On/ Off:  
NOTE  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable  
is not connected.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Touch sensor tone  
function appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF"  
in the display, indicating that the current beep setting is on or  
off, respectively.  
S w it c h in g Clo c k d is p la y  
This function perm its sw itching the clock display on/ off w hen  
sw itching the display during each of the m odes.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
Turning the Clock Display On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
NOTE  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Clock  
Display function appears in the display.  
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "CLK ON" or "CLK OFF" in  
the display, indicating that the Switching Clock Display function  
is on or off, respectively.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button .  
The display and setting will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
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Other features (See page 7)  
Ad ju s t in g Tim e  
4
5
Hold down either the AM or FM button for two seconds or  
more to enter the Time Adjustment mode.  
The hour display will blink.  
With autom atic tim e adjustm ent, you can set the clock tim e  
autom atically according to tim e data sent from RDS stations  
(after receiving RDS signals for several m inutes). You can also  
set the tim e m anually if the autom atic tim e adjustm ent  
function is turned off. The factory default is autom atic tim e  
adjustm ent.  
• Adjusting the hours  
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM  
button to make the hours go back.  
• Adjusting the minutes  
Adjusting Tim e Autom atically:  
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the  
Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.  
The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.  
4 button to make the minutes go back.  
6
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
NOTE  
The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to  
is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in  
such a case.  
Turning Autom atic Tim e Adjustm ent On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Automatic Time  
Adjustment function appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "SYNC ON" or "SYNC OFF"  
in the display, indicating that the Automatic Time Adjustment  
is on or off, respectively.  
"SYNC ON" (Automatic Time Adjustment)  
"SYNC OFF" (Manual time adjustment)  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
Adjusting Tim e Manually:  
1
2
Turn off the Automatic Time Adjustment as mentioned above.  
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
3
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the "CLK ADJ" appears in  
the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
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Function of the KRC-659R  
DS I (Dis a b le d S ys t e m In d ic a t o r)  
S w it c h in g Gra p h ic Dis p la y  
A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is  
rem oved, w arning potential thieves. The factory default for  
this function is "ON".  
This function perm its the graphic display to be sw itched to  
one that is linked w ith the volum e level value or to display  
various m odes. The initial setting is ON (displaying various  
m odes).  
Turning Disabled System Indicator On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
Turning the Graphic Display On/ Off:  
1
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Disabled System  
Indicator function appears in the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated by "DSI ON" or "DSI OFF" in  
the display, indicating that the disable system indicator is on or  
off, respectively.  
2
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Switching Graphic  
Display function appears on the display.  
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.  
The function setting is indicated on the display by "GRAP ON"  
or "GRAP OFF", indicating that the Graphic Display is on or off,  
respectively.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM button or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
GRAP ON” (Displays various modes)  
GRAP OFF(Display linked to the volume level value)  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
3
4
Sw itching settings  
Press either the AM or FM button.  
The display and setting will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
NOTE  
When making audio adjustments, even when this function is on,  
the display will be linked to the audio adjustment value, not the  
display of the various modes.  
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Other features (See page 7)  
Reattaching Faceplate:  
Th e ft De t e rre n t Fa c e p la t e  
Hold the faceplate so that the operation face faces the front  
toward you and press until it locks. The faceplate will be set and  
the unit will be operational.  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken w ith you,  
helping to deter theft.  
Rem oving Faceplate:  
£
Press the release button and drop open the faceplate.  
In its dropped condition, while drawing the faceplate to one  
side, pull it to the front and remove it.  
M
A
M
F
Release button  
6
5
4
3
2
£
1
40Wx  
4
KRC-659R  
PROG  
SRC  
PWR  
OFF  
FM  
DISC  
ATT LOUD  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
T.C/D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
AME  
MENU  
AM  
DISP/TEXT  
NAME.S  
NOTE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
AUTO  
AUDIO  
When there is difficulty in setting  
the faceplate, align the  
depression on the left side of the  
faceplate with the shaft of the  
unit, then lock.  
NOTE  
4
3
2
1
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 whilst 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.  
Shaft  
Depression  
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Basic operations of rem ote control (See page 8)  
Optional  
2CAUTION  
NOTE  
Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the  
fascia panel (dashboard).  
A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on the  
unit that is connected.  
Replacing the Lithium Battery:  
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).  
All Mo d e s  
Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated.  
Insert the battery with the + and poles aligned properly,  
following the illustration inside the case.  
VOL. buttons  
Keep on pressing the u button to turn the volume up.  
keep on pressing the d button to turn the volume down.  
TUNER button  
Selects the tuner mode.  
To open  
TAPE button  
Selects the tape mode.  
Keep on slide  
1
Pull out.  
CD•MD CH button  
Selects the disc control mode.  
2
2WARNING  
NOTE  
Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.  
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally  
swallowed.  
The disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is  
connected.  
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Basic operations of rem ote control (See page 8) Optional  
Tu n e r Mo d e  
Ta p e Mo d e  
Number/ letter entry buttons  
T.ADV buttons  
Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.  
During direct access tuning, use these buttons to input the  
frequency of the station.  
Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the  
current track.  
Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next  
track.  
TUNE buttons  
Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the  
REW button  
Rewinds the tape.  
preset tuning mode).  
Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset  
tuning mode).  
FF button  
Fast forwards the tape.  
AM/FM button  
PROG button  
Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.  
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,  
and FM3 bands.  
Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast  
forwards and rewinds, this button stops the tape and starts  
playing it.  
DIRECT/OK button  
Selects the direct access tuning mode, used to input  
frequencies directly. Press this button again to cancel the mode  
whilst it is operating.  
During Station name preset play mode, selects station.  
DNPP button  
Enters and cancels the Station Name Preset Play mode.  
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Dis c Co n t ro l Mo d e  
Number/ letter entry buttons  
Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track  
(disc) searches.  
Used to enter letters during disc name preset.  
TRACK buttons  
Press the TRACKbutton to search through the tracks  
backwards.  
Press the TRACK+ button to search through the tracks  
forwards.  
Used to move the cursor whilst entering disc name.  
DISC buttons  
Press the DISCbutton to search through the discs backwards.  
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forwards.  
Selects numbers and symbols whilst entering disc name.  
38 button  
When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc  
name.  
OK button  
During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory  
and ends the input mode.  
Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.  
DNPP button  
Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.  
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Ac c e s s o rie s  
External view  
Num ber of item s  
2CAUTION  
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.  
1
..........................................1  
Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by  
inserting jacks until they lock completely.  
2
3
..........................................2  
..........................................1  
..........................................1  
If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if  
the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant  
voltage such as a battery cable, 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 cable to a power source that can be turned  
on and off with the ignition key.  
If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not  
caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with  
the same rating.  
4
Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the  
car or anything else conducting electricity. 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 which  
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if  
you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part in  
the car.  
2CAUTION  
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.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar  
material.  
Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.  
See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.  
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.  
In s t a lla t io n P ro c e d u re  
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 cable connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the cable 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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Co n n e c t in g Ca b le s t o Te rm in a ls  
Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory4)  
Antenna Cord (ISO)  
Rear left output  
(White)  
Front left  
output (White)  
Connector Function Guide  
Fuse (10A)  
Pin Num bers for  
ISO Connectors  
FM/AM antenna  
input  
Cable Colour  
Functions  
KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input  
External Power  
Connector  
NOTE  
To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult  
each manual.  
A–4  
A–5  
A–6  
A–7  
A–8  
Yellow  
Blue/White  
Orange/White Dimmer  
Red  
Battery  
Power Control  
Rear right  
output (Red)  
Ignition (ACC)  
Earth (Ground)  
Connection  
Front right  
output (Red)  
Black  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
Speaker  
Connector  
B–1  
Purple  
Purple/Black  
Gray  
Gray/Black  
White  
White/Black  
Green  
Rear Right (+)  
Rear Right ()  
Front Right (+)  
Front Right ()  
Front Left (+)  
Front Left ()  
Rear Left (+)  
Rear Left ()  
Connect to the terminal that is  
grounded when either the  
telephone rings or during  
conversation.  
B–2  
B–3  
B–4  
B–5  
B–6  
B–7  
B–8  
TEL MUTE  
TEL mute cable (Brown)  
NOTE  
To connect the KENWOOD  
navigation system, consult  
your navigation manual.  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
Ignition cable (Red)  
Green/Black  
If no connections are made,  
do not let the cable come  
out from the tab.  
Connect either to the power  
control terminal when using the  
optional power amplifier, or to  
the antenna control terminal in  
the vehicle.  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
P.CONT  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
Power control/ Motor  
antenna control  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A  
Connector B  
cable (Blue/White)  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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2WARNING  
NOTE  
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.39)  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
In s t a lla t io n  
Ignition cable (Red)  
Installation  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
Firewall or metal support  
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  
Accessory3  
Ignition cable (Red)  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
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).  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with  
a screwdriver or  
similar utensil and  
attach it in place.  
Self-tapping  
screw  
(commercially  
available)  
Metal mounting  
strap  
(commercially  
available)  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Ignition cable (Red)  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
NOTE  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is  
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).  
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In s t a lla t io n  
Rem oving the hard rubber fram e  
Rem oving the Unit  
1
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and  
then remove the hard rubber frame.  
1
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two  
locks on the lower level.  
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.  
2
3
Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on  
the back panel.  
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,  
as shown.  
Catch  
Lock  
Accessory3  
Catch facing up  
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 whilst  
pressing towards the  
inside.  
2CAUTION  
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.  
NOTE  
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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Tro u b le s h o o t in g Gu id e  
What m ight appear to be a m alfunction in your unit m ay just be the result of slight m isoperation or m isw iring. Before  
calling service, first check the follow ing table for possible problem s.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The power does not turn on.  
The fuse has blown.  
After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the  
fuse with one having the same rating.  
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.  
The Attenuator function is turned on.  
Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.  
Turn off the Attenuator function.  
No sound can be heard, or the  
volume is low.  
The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to  
one side.  
Reset the fader and/or balance settings.  
The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected  
incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness  
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Cables to  
Terminals".  
The cassette tape is bad.  
Try playing another cassette tape. If no problem is  
experienced, the first tape was bad.  
The tape does not go in. /  
No sound can be heard even  
though the tape display is  
made.  
The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the  
tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode to  
tape mode even though no tape is in.  
Press the Eject button.  
Nothing happens when the  
buttons are pressed.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
The tape head is dirty.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).  
Clean the tape head, referring to the section on "Cleaning  
the tape head" (see page 4).  
The sound quality is poor or  
distorted.  
A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal  
is connected to a different speaker.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull out the antenna all the way.  
The antenna control cable is not connected.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The memory is erased when  
the ignition is turned off.  
The battery cable has not been connected to the proper  
terminal.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The TEL mute function does  
not work.  
The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.  
Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Cables to Terminals".  
The TEL mute function turns on  
even though the TEL mute  
cable is not connected.  
The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car.  
Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car.  
Disc control m ode  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The disc control mode cannot  
be selected.  
No cable has been connected to the disc changer input  
terminal on the unit.  
Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on the  
unit.  
The old/new selection switch of the disc changer is not  
set properly.  
Set the old/new selection switch to "O" (old) position.  
The specified disc does not  
play, but another one plays  
instead.  
The specified CD is very dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD with the labelled side up.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the  
specified disc.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Something is touching the disc changer.  
The CD is scratched or dirty.  
Try another disc instead.  
The sound skips.  
Remove whatever is touching it.  
If skipping happens at the same place when the car is  
stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.  
The display shows that the  
changer is being played, but no  
sound can be heard.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).  
The specified track does not  
play.  
Turn off the random play or magazine random play function.  
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Tro u b le s h o o t in g Gu id e  
The follow ing m essages are displayed w hen certain problem s are occurring in your system . Take the recom m ended  
actions.  
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.  
EJECT  
]
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
]
Insert the CD.  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.  
NO DISC  
E-04  
]
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.  
]
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
]
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
BLANK  
NO TRACK  
E-77  
]
The next MD is automatically played back  
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.  
]
The next MD is automatically played back.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
]
Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.  
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
E-99  
]
Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit.  
If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all  
operation.  
HOLD  
]
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 starts playing again.  
If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled.  
¢
]
Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected.  
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S p e c ific a t io n s  
Specifications subject to change w ithout 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  
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..................................................40 W × 4  
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V) ..........................27 W × 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 ..............................14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable)  
Current consumption ....................................10 A at Rated power  
Installation size (W × H × D)............................182 × 53 × 154 mm  
Weight ................................................................................1.4 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) ....................................................0.08 %  
Frequency response  
(120 µs : KRC-659R) ........................30 Hz – 14 kHz (±3 dB)  
(70 µs : KRC-559R) ..........................30 Hz – 18 kHz (±3 dB)  
Separation (1 kHz) ................................................................40 dB  
Signal to Noise ratio  
(Dolby NR OFF : KRC-559R) ......................................54 dB  
(Dolby NR OFF : KRC-659R) ......................................57 dB  
(Dolby B NR ON : KRC-659R)......................................65 dB  
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