CASSETTE RECEIVER
KRC-597
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2715-00/00 (EW/E2W/EN/E2N)
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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.
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 or consult your Kenwood
dealer 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
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 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.
• 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.
• 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.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety precautions
About Cassette tape
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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.
NOTE
• 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
About Cassette tape
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
FM
AUD
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AM
MENU
B
NR
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B.S/RDM
REP
This Product is not installed by the
manufacturer of a vehicle on the production
line, nor by the professional importer of a
vehicle into an EU Member State.
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• 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.
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General features
Power
Q/
AUD
Release button
SRC
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 20) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
FM
AM
Turning OFF the Power
AUD
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PTY/PROG
MENU
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
B
NR
SCAN
B.S/RDM
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FM
AM
VOL
4
/
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DISP
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
Tuner
"TUNER"
Tape
"TAPE"
External disc (Optional accessory)
"DISC CH"/"CD"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1"
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
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 25).
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General features
Volume
Audio Control
Increasing Volume
1 Select the source for adjustment
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Press the [SRC] button.
Decreasing Volume
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
music.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
1 Select the source to set
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
Fader
Volume offset
Loudness
"BAS"
"MID"
"TRE"
"BAL"
"FAD"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting
Display
"V-OFF"
"LOUD"
–8 —
ON/OFF
0
Flat
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
"FLAT"
"USER"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
"EASY"
"TOP40"
"JAZZ"
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
Top 40
Jazz
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 6).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
7).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
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The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
Speaker Setting
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
1 Enter Standby
displays.
• "AUX1"
• "TV"
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Speaker type
Display
OFF
"SP OFF"
"SP 5/4"
"SP 6*9/6"
"SP OEM"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX1" display.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
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General features
In Auxiliary input source
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Information
Auxiliary input name
Clock
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
If the Disc title or Track title is selected when the disc which does
not have disc title or track title is played, track number and play time
are displayed.
In Tuner source
Information
Display
Program Service name or Frequency
Radio text,
"R-TEXT"
Program Service name or Frequency
Clock
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Displaying the frequency during Program Service name
reception
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5
seconds instead of the Program Service name.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
In Tape source
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and
Information
remove it.
Play side
Tape running & Tape counter
Tape running
Clock
In External disc source
Information
Display
Disc title
Track title
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
"P-TIME"
"DNPS"
• 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.
Clock
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Reattaching the Faceplate
TEL Mute
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
faceplate.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
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Tuner features
Tuning
SRC
MENU
Selecting the station.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
FM
AM
AUD
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2 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
4
/¢
AM
1 – 6
FM
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
ST indicator
Preset station number
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Band display
Frequency display
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
Press the desired [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.
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RDS features
Auto Memory Entry
PTY
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
FM
AM
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
AUD
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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MENU
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2 Enter Menu mode
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.
AM
4
/¢
1 – 6
DISP TI
FM
Select the "A-MEMORY" display.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
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.
PTY indicator
• When the <AF (Alternative Frequency)> (page 24) is ON, only RDS
stations are put 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.
TI indicator
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
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RDS features
Traffic Information
PTY (Program Type)
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [TI] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function
turns ON or OFF.
Press the [PTY] button.
During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
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.
2 Select the Program Type
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.
• During reception of an AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned ON, it switches to an FM station.
No. Program Type
Display
• During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is
automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic
information it's automatically the remembered volume.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Speech
Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
"SPEECH"
"MUSIC"
"NEWS"
"AFFAIRS"
"INFO"
"SPORT"
"EDUCATE"
"DRAMA"
"CULTURE"
"SCIENCE"
"VARIED"
Receiving other traffic information stations
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.
Culture
10. Science
11. Varied
12. Pop Music
Radio Text Scroll
"POP M"
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
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"
19. Finance
20. Children's programs
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21. Social Affairs
22. Religion
23. Phone In
"SOCIAL"
Program Type preset
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
"RELIGION"
"PHONE IN"
"TRAVEL"
24. Travel
25. Leisure
"LEISURE"
"JAZZ"
"COUNTRY"
"NATION M"
"OLDIES"
Presetting the Program Type
26. Jazz Music
27. Country Music
28. National Music
29. Oldies Music
30. Folk Music
31. Documentary
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
"FOLK M"
"DOCUMENT"
Calling up the preset Program Type
• 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 13).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 14).
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12).
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
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.
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button.
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RDS features
Cassette player features
Changing Language for PTY Function
Release button
SRC
PROG
Selecting the Program Type display language.
1 Enter PTY mode
FM
AM
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12).
AUD
2 Enter Changing Language mode
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Press the [DISP] button.
3 Select the language
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown
below.
B NR
B.S REP
MTL
4
/¢
AM
FM
Language
Display
English
French
Swedish
German
"ENGLISH"
"FRENCH"
"SWEDISH"
"GERMAN"
4 Exit Changing Language mode
Press the [DISP] button.
IN indicator
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Playing Cassette Tapes
When there's no Cassette Tape inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Insert a Cassette Tape.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
position.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
• 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.
position.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's
used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause
damage.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forwarding
When there's a Cassette Tape inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Press the [FM] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
When there's a Cassette Tape inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Rewinding
Press the [AM] button.
Select the "TAPE" display.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
When you want to listen to the reverse side
Press the [PROG] button.
Eject the Cassette Tape
1 Drop open the faceplate
Dolby B NR
Press the [B NR] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or
OFF.
Press the Release button.
2 Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [0] button.
When it's ON, "B-NR" is displayed.
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Cassette player features
Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "BS ON" is displayed.
Selecting the Tape type
Press the [MTL] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as
shown below.
Tape type
Display
Music Repeat
Repeating the present song.
CrO2 (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV)
Normal (Type I)
"MTL ON"
"MTL OFF"
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
DPSS (Direct Program Search System)
Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding.
When it's ON, "REP ON" is displayed.
Skipping to a later song
Press the [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped
increases.
Skipping to a previous song
Press the [4] button.
Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped
increases.
Canceling DPSS
Press the [PROG] button.
• During the songs first 5 seconds the previous song may be
recognized as the current song.
• As many as 9 songs can be skipped.
Blank Skip
Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion
continues for at least 10 seconds.
Press the [B.S] button.
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External disc control features
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SRC
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
FM
AM
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
AUD
38
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MENU
B
NR
SCAN
B.S/RDM
REP
MTL/M.RDM DISP7NAME.S
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Display
Disc player
"CD"
CD player
"DISC CH"
CD changer/
MD changer
4
/¢
SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP/
NAME.S
DISC+/ DISC–/
FM
AM
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Disc number
• 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.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
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.
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External disc control features
Track Search
Scan Play
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
1 Start Scan Play
Press the [SCAN] button.
"SCAN ON" is displayed.
Disc Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Track/Disc Repeat
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
Disc Repeat (Function of disc changer)
OFF
"(T-)REP ON"
"D-REP ON"
"REP OFF"
Magazine Random Play
(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.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
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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.
• Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 8) and select the "DNPS"
display.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] 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.S] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Media that you can attach names to
- 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.
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
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Menu system
Menu System
SRC
MENU
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.
FM
AM
AUD
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MENU
1 Enter Menu mode
B
NR
SCAN
B.S/RDM
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MTL/M.RDM DISP7NAME.S
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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.
FM AM
4/¢
3 Set the menu item
NEWS indicator
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.
RDS indicator
Menu display
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.
Security Code
<In Standby mode>
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
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When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car
Audio Passport" in this package.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the
security code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
1 Enter Standby
If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input
prohibited time shown below is generated.
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and
input can be done.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "SECURITY" is displayed.
Number of times
the incorrect code was input
Input prohibited time
3 Enter Security Code mode
1
2
3
4
—
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours
4 Select the digits to enter
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
Display
Setting
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the
security code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
"BEEP ON"
"BEEP OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
The Security Code function activates.
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to
start over from step 4.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
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Menu system
Manual Clock Adjustment
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
22) is set as OFF.
Display
Setting
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Display
Setting
"KEY RED"
"KEY GRN"
The illumination color is red.
The illumination color is green.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Switching Display Type
Setting the Display type.
Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"DISP C"
"DISP A"
"DISP B"
Demonstration.
Normal display type.
Silent display type.
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Contrast Adjustment
Adjusting the display contrast.
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Display and Setting
Local Seek
<In Tuner mode>
"CONT 0"
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
"CONT 7" (Original setting)
Display
Setting
"LO.S OFF"
"LO.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
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.
Tuning Mode
<In Tuner mode>
Display and Setting
Sets the tuning mode.
"NEWS OFF"
"NEWS 00M"
Tuning mode
Display
"AUTO 1"
Operation
Auto seek
Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
"NEWS 90M"
Manual
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
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.
Auto Memory Entry
<In Tuner mode>
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
11).
• 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 12).
• 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.
• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an
FM station.
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Menu system
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Auto TP Seek
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same
RDS network with better reception.
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
Display
Setting
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
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.
Monaural Reception
<In FM reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
Restricting RDS Region
Display
Setting
(Region Restrict Function)
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region.
Display
Setting
"REG ON"
"REG OFF"
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Text Scroll
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
• Radio text
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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.
Display
Setting
"OFF – – –"
Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
"OFF 20M"
(Original setting)
Turns the power OFF after 20
minutes.
"OFF 40M"
"OFF 60M"
Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.
Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
This setting is done after setting <Security Code> (page 20).
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Accessories
External view
2CAUTION
External view
......... Number of items
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
......... Number of items
• 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
4
5
6
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........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.
• 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.
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.
• 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
Rear left
output (White)
KENWOOD disc changer input 14
Antenna Cord (ISO) 1
To connect the Disc
changer, consult your
Disc changer manual. 15
Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2
To Steering remote
(Optional accessory)
REMO.CONT
FM/AM antenna
input 3
Rear right
output (Red)
4
Fuse (10A) 13
Connector Function Guide
Wiring harness
(Accessory1) 16
Pin Numbers for
Cable Color
Functions
ISO Connectors
17
TEL mute wire (Brown)
External Power
Connector
TEL MUTE
Connect to the terminal
that is grounded when
either the telephone rings
or during conversation. 21
Battery wire (Yellow) 6A
Ignition wire (Red) 7A
See page 280
Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Yellow
Blue/White
Red
A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8
To connect the
Black
KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your
navigation manual. 22
If no connections are made,
do not let the wire come out
from the tab. 18a
Speaker
Connector
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
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
ANT.CONT
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A
Connector B
Green/Black
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
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.
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector
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.
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to install
this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
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
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
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)
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)
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Installation
■ Installation
3
Tighten the screw (ø2.6 × 12 mm) (Accessory 4) in the hole
shown on the diagram.
Firewall or metal support
Accessory4
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
4
5
Tighten the screw (ø2 × 4 mm) (Accessory 5) in the hole
shown on the diagram.
Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Accessory5
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Tighten the screws (ø2 × 6 mm) (Accessory 6) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it
does not fall off.
1
2
Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and
then remove the hard rubber frame.
Accessory6
Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button.
Never insert the screws in any other screw hole than the one specified.
If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause
damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
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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 remove the hard rubber frame.
1
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the
two locks on the upper level.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2
3
Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
Accessory2 Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Lock
Catch
Accessory2
Removal tool
2
When the upper level is removed, remove the lower 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 bottom side in the same manner.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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.
? 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.
✔
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>.
General
✔
✔
The cassette tape is bad.23
☞ Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔
The fuse has blown.
bad.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
The values of Volume offset are low.24
☞ Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio
control> (page 6).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.07
✔
There’s no media inserted.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
✔
✔
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
The tape head is dirty.26
☞ Clean the tape head.
☞ 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 speakers are not wired correctly.27
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
? The TEL mute function does not work.15
☞ Receive another RDS station.
✔
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
Tuner source
? Radio reception is poor.39
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
not connected.16
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔
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.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Cassette tape source
Disc source
? Can’t remove tape.44
? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
ACC switch was turned OFF.
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3).
☞ The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
? The DPSS and Music Repeat don’t operate correctly.
☞ Clean the CD.
✔
The space between the songs on the tape can’t be recognized
because it’s too short.
✔
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
☞ Have at least 4 seconds between songs.
✔
The space between songs can’t be recognized because there’s too
much noise between songs.46
☞ Reduce the noise between songs.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Try another disc instead.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
? The blank skip doesn’t work.47
✔
Because noise is too loud, the non-recorded part can’t be recognized.
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not
ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
☞ Reduce the noise between songs.
? Blank Skip functions at places that are recorded.48
✔
Because the recording level is low, it’s recognized as not recorded.
☞ Turn Blank Skip OFF.
? <Music repeat> (page 16) is cancelled arbitrarily.
✔
The power was turned OFF or a source selection or other operation
was performed.
☞ Music repeat is cancelled when the power is turned OFF or a
source selection or other operation is performed.
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MECHA ER:
HOLD ER:
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is
malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button
on the unit. If the "MECHA ER" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.
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 CD in the unit.
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C
(140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ Insert the CD.
NO DISC:
TOC ER:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
➪ 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.
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.
NO NAME:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc
names preset.E51
WAITING:
LOAD:
Radio text data is being received.E56
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1
E-05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
➪ Load the CD correctly.
IN (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.
BLANK:
NO TRACK:
E-15:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.E11
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that the
unit can play. E15
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play.
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.
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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.................................................47 W x 4
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) ..........................28 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................2000 mV / 10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 155 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.2 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 ( 3.0 dB) (70 µs)...................30 Hz – 20 kHz
Separation (1 kHz) ...............................................................43 dB
Signal to Noise ratio
Dolby NR OFF ................................................................57 dB
Dolby B NR ON ..............................................................65 dB
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