Kenwood CASSETTE RECEIVER KRC 778R User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER

KRC-PS978R

KRC-878R

KRC-778R

KRC-778RV

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-1612-00 (EN)

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

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.

• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400

• 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 subject the faceplate to excessive

shock, as it is a piece of precision

equipment.

• 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.

Use the extension cable and the control box

attached to the CD changer, and the optional

CA-DS100 converter cable.

• 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.

• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /

non-Kenwood CD changers

• When extending the ignition, battery or

ground cables, make sure to use automotive-

grade cables or other cables with an area of

0.75mm (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.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange

smells, turn off the power immediately and

consult your Kenwood dealer.

Cannot be used with this model.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught

between the faceplate and the unit.

• To prevent short circuits when replacing a

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

2CAUTION

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving

faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or

malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will

cause damage or breakdown.

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

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Safety precautions

• 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.

• The functions that can be used and the

information that can be displayed will differ

depending on the external disc players being

connected.

Mask key

NOTE

If you have transmitted the Mask Key's

signal once to the unit in advance, you will

have to transmit it once again if the unit has

been removed from the battery. This

function helps prevent theft.

When using the unit for the first time:

In order to deactivate the demonstration

mode, be sure to press the transmit button

to transmit the Mask Key's signal.

If this procedure is not carried out, the

control panel of the unit will re-open in two

seconds even with your vehicle's ignition

turned off.

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the

RESET button. When the faceplate controls

are not visible, press the left part at the

upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on

p.8) for as many times as you have preset to

make the faceplate controls appear. The unit

returns to factory settings when the RESET

button is pressed. After you press the reset

button, the Mask Key will be needed to

restart the unit. If the unit still fails to operate

properly after the RESET button has been

pressed, contact your local KENWOOD

dealer for assistance.

2CAUTION

Do not loose the "Mask Key".

If power is disconnected from the unit,

correct operation can only be restored by the

"Mask Key's" signal.

The "Mask Key" will also be required for

service repair.

• Press the reset button if the CD auto

changer is first controlled and operates

incorrectly. The original operating condition

NOTE

If you send products in for repair that include

a mask key, make sure to present the unit

together with the mask key.

Reset button

will return.

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult

to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

”DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get

dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Handling Cassette Tapes

• 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.

• Do not play a deformed cassette or one

whose label is starting to come off, as it can

cause the unit to malfunction.

• 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.

Cleaning the Unit

If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the

power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon

cloth or soft cloth.

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.

Cleaning the Tape Head

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.

• 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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General features

Power

Signal sensor

SRC /OFF

You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the

faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the

unit, and shutting off the audio.

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Power ON/OFF:

When you turn your vehicle’s ignition on, the unit’s power will

also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control

panel.

When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will

reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which

you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in

the menu. The unit's power will turn off.

ATT / LOUD

AUD

CLK

AM/NF

#1 ~ 6

Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period.

For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page10).

KRC-PS978R/878R

NOTE

£ indicator

• After installation of your Mask unit, be sure to transmit the

"Mask Key's" signal to deactivate the demonstration mode.

If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit

will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition

turned off.

• When the control panel of the faceplate is hidden, the unit will

be locked by the sleeve, making it more difficult to remove the

unit.

• When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and

return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the

action.

ATT indicator

LOUD indicator

KRC-778R/778RV

2CAUTION

Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles

• Make sure the console is uncovered whilst the faceplate is

reversed.

£ indicator

ATT indicator

• Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit,

including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit’s

mechanism.

Switching Modes

LOUD indicator

Switching Modes:

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Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as

follows:

Volume

Increasing Volume:

▼

Press the u button to turn up the volume.

Tuner mode

▼

Decreasing Volume:

Tape mode

Press the d button to turn down the volume.

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Selecting the standby mode:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" .

When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on.

The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the

unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the

display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.

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.

NOTE

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit

that is connected.

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates

the attenuator function.

• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX

switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer

(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is

connected to this unit.

During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the

display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will

replace the External Disc Control Mode.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is

on.

NOTE

Presetting AUX-name

Turning Loudness On/Off:

In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for two seconds or

more. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.

Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc

Names (DNPS)" (page28).

Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch

the loudness on and off.

NOTE

The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.

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General features

Forced Closing

This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is

being serviced etc.

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Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):

Hold down the SRC button for one second or more.

The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which

you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in

the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to

hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate

during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the

faceplate" (page10).

NOTE

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.

• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn

off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object

and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it

off again to make it close properly.

• Whilst the control panel is moving, pressing the buttons will not

have any effect. Do not try to press the buttons on the control

panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may

damage the unit.

Adjusting faceplate angle:

Press the ¡ (EJECT) button to make the faceplate slide open,

and then adjust the faceplate angle using the angle adjustment

switch.

Adjustment may be made from 0 to 2.

• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left

closed whilst ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open

no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off, unless

"Manual Open button" at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in

order to open it. You can prevent tampering of the unit when

letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this

way.

0 1 2

To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:

Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate for as

many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button

Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu. The faceplate will open and

show the control panel.

NOTE

• Firmly slide the switch until it clicks.

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under settings 1

When you set the Manual Open Button setting to 2 or 3, press

the upper left part of the faceplate without pausing. If you do not

press that part without pausing, the command cannot be verified

correctly.

or 2.

• Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the

faceplate.

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Function of the KRC-778R/KRC-778RV

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

Switching Display

You can change the display in each mode.

Non-Fading Output

You can turn the non-fading output on and off whilst the

preout is switched to the non-fading preout.

Changing the Display:

Turning non-fading output On/Off :

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches as

follows:

Hold down the NF button for one second or more to set the

function ON or OFF.

"NF ON" is displayed when the non-fading output is set ON.

Mode display

Clock

Date

NOTE

The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display

You can change the display in each mode.

Changing the Display:

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches as

follows:

Character

Track time (Only during disc play)

Track number (Only during disc play)

Clock

NOTE

The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

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General features

NOTE

TEL Mute

If the faceplate's angle adjustment switch is not set to "0" when

mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket, it may be

difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be

securely attached and could fall off.

Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the

faceplate.

Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an

incoming call is received.

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NOTE

The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car

phone.

When the telephone rings:

Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period

which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the

faceplate" in the menu.

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.

"CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the

original source is restored gradually.

Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:

Hang the phone up.

"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.

Faceplate lock switch

Holding the centre part of the faceplate, pull it out.

The faceplate bracket will automatically close.

2CAUTION

Removing the Faceplate

• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully

open. The detachment of the faceplate whilst it is moving might

result in damage to the unit.

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter

theft.

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without

attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate

bracket to be deformed.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after

removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause

damage to the unit.

• Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate

bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.

Removing the faceplate:

Choose the way from among the following and open the

faceplate.

Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one second

or more, or press the left part at the upper side of the

faceplate (as illustrated on p.8) for as many times as you have

preset in the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in

the menu when the control panel has been hidden.

NOTE

Set the faceplate's angle adjustment switch to "0" to set the

faceplate angle to the vertical.

For details, refer to "Faceplate Angle Adjustment" (page 8).

• Sliding the faceplate lock switch cause the unit’s power to turn

off. If you want to operate the unit again, remove the faceplate

from the faceplate bracket completely and then reattach it.

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• 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.

Please refer to the following for the contents of the

adjustment modes.

NOTE

Source tone memory

Each source (tape, CD, FM, AM, and disc changer) has its own

memory in which to store the bass, treble and N-F level 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.).

Reattaching the Faceplate:

Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front

toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the

faceplate bracket.

Adjust each mode

Press the 4/¢ button.

2CAUTION

Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.

Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket

first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the

connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.

Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

"Kex"/"ec4"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting

Press the preset buttons (#1-6).

Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,

#6;Scan of #1-5

NOTE

If the faceplate bracket's angle was not set to the vertical when

the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely

attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and

pulling it gently towards you.

• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system

is on. (page33)

• You can call the following settings with this function; bass

centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass

extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting.

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of

the mobile preset plan mode.

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Press the AUD button to enter the control mode.

Selecting mode

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will

change.

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General features

"Bas F/Bass F" : Adjust the centre frequency of the bass.

Setting values: 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality

factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass

quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz

"Tre F" : Adjust the centre frequency of the treble.

Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz

NOTE

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This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. ( page33).

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. (page33)

"Tre/Trble" : Adjust the treble level.

Setting values: - 8 – + 8

"Bas/Bass " : Adjust the bass level.

Setting values: - 8 – + 8

"Balance" : Adjust the balance level.

Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15

"Bas Q/Bass Q" : Adjust the Bass quality factor.

Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00

NOTE

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. (page33)

"Fader" : Adjust the fader level.

Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

"Bas EXT/Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off.

Setting values: ON / OFF

"NF LVL" : Adjust the Non-fading output level.

(When the bass extend mode is set to on, low

frequency response is extended by 20%.)

Setting values: - 15 – + 15

NOTE

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function

is set to on.( page9).

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is

on. (page33)

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Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

NOTE

"HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front

output.

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function

is set to on.( page9)

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

NOTE

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

• You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear

output, including preouts.

"NF PHS" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output.

• The high-pass filter does not affect the non-fading preout

(KRC-PS978R only).

Setting values: NOR (0°) / RVE (180°)

NOTE

• The high-pass filter works except during non-fading preout

when switching to non-fading.(KRC-878R only)

• The factory default settings for front output and rear output are

"Through" .

• This mode is available only when the non-fading output function

is set to on.( page9)

• Not available during the Dual zone system is on.

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

"V OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected by

adjusting the level difference between the basic

sound level and the required level.

"HPF R" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear

output.

Setting values: - 8 – 0

Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz /

150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz

Storing your sound settings:

NOTE

Hold down a preset button (#1-6) for two seconds or more.

NOTE

• You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear

output, including preouts.

• The high-pass filter does not affect the non-fading preout

(KRC-PS978R only).

• This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate

system is on.( page33)

• The settings you can preset are, bass centre frequency, bass

level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre

frequency, and treble level.

• The high-pass filter works except during non-fading preout

when switching to non-fading.(KRC-878R only)

• The factory default settings for front output and rear output are

"Through" .

Recalling your sound settings:

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center

frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension,

treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode.

"LPF" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-

Fading output.

NOTE

Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through

This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on.

(page33)

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General features

Tuner features

Mobile Preset

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled

with the sound coordinate system, according to types of

speakers.

SRC

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Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

OFF / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker /

For 5/4 in. speaker

DISP

#1 ~ 6

Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.

KRC-PS978R/878R

NOTE

Preset station number

• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system

is on. (page33)

• When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and

treble tone settings are returned to original levels.

Band display

Frequency

ST indicator

KRC-778R/778RV

Frequency

Band display

Preset station number

ST indicator

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Tuning

Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.

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.

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.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.

NOTE

• Auto Seek Tuning

You can store 6 stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM

(MW and LW) bands.

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).

Kenwood intelligent Twin IF (K2I)

When the frequency of another station is too close to that of

the station currently being listened to, interfering with proper

reception, this function automatically narrows the range of

received frequencies to prevent such interference.

NOTE

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.

• 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.

• Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode.

(page35)

Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.

You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button.

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Tuner features

RDS features

Switching Display for Tuner

You can change the display used when listening to the radio.

38/ PTY

Switching the Display:

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Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows.

Select the Radio Text Display mode.

Programme Service name (during RDS station reception)

Radio text

#1 ~ 6

DISP

Date (KRC-PS978R/878R only)

TI/VOL ADJ

Displaying Frequencies:

KRC-PS978R/878R

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.

Preset station number

Band display

NOTE

• If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text

whilst the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will

appear in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, "WAITING" will

be displayed.

2WARNING

To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst

on the road.

TI indicator

™ indicator

KRC-778R/778RV

PTY indicator

TI indicator

™ indicator

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RDS (Radio Data System)

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and

news broadcasts.

RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive

signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as

network information being transmitted from radio stations.

When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS

capability), the programme service name of the station is

displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which

station is being received.

RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data

for the same station. When you are making long trips, this

function automatically switches to the particular frequency

with the best reception for the particular network of stations

that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored,

allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations,

broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.

These include stations stored in the station preset memory that

you often listen to.

Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.

Adjust the volume to the desired level.

Hold down the TI 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.

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.

• You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news

bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at

minimum.

Enhanced Other Network

Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit

information about other RDS stations that have traffic

information. When you are tuned to a station that is not

transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts

transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches

to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)

is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the

warning to be received.

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RDS features

English is #1, French is #2, German is #3, and Swedish is #4 .

Radio Text Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text

to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type

of programme you want to listen to.

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The selection includes:

To scroll manually:

Programme type

Speech

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Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

(All Speech)

(All Music)

(News)

(Speech)

(Music)

(News)

Music

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

1. News

2. Current Affairs

3. Information

4. Sports

(Current Affairs)

(Information)

(Sport)

(Affairs)

(Info)

To scroll automatically:

(Sport)

Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.

5. Education

6. Drama

(Education)

(Drama)

(Educate)

(Drama)

(Culture)

(Science)

(Varied)

(Pop M)

(Rock M)

(Easy M)

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

7. Culture

(Cultures)

8. Science

9. Varied

(Science)

NOTE

(Varied Speech)

(Pop Music)

(Rock Music)

10. Pop Music

11. Rock Music

Please see the menu settings (page36) about switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

12. Easy Listening Music (Easy Listening)

13. Light Classical

14. Serious Classical

15. Other Music

16. Weather

(Light Classics M) (Light M)

(Serious Classics) (Classics)

(Other Music)

(Other M)

(Weather& Metr) (Weather)

(Finance) (Finance)

Programme Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected

kinds of programmes.

17. Finance

18. Children’s programmes (Children's Progs) (Children)

19. Social Affairs

20. Religion

(Social Affairs)

(Religion)

(Social A)

(Religion)

(Phone In)

Press the 38(PTY) button.

21. Phone In

(Phone In)

"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY)

Mode entered.

22. Travel

(Travel & Touring) (Travel)

(Leisure & Hobby) (Leisure)

(Jazz Music)

23. Leisure

If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will

automatically turn off.

24. Jazz Music

25. Country Music

26. National Music

27. Oldies Music

28. Folk Music

29. Documentary

(Jazz)

(Country Music)

(National Music)

(Oldies Music)

(Folk Music)

(Country)

(Nation M)

(Oldies)

(Folk M)

(Document)

NOTE

You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received.

NOTE

Changing the Display Language to French, German, or Swedish

(Documentary)

In the PTY mode, press the DISP button to display the name of

(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:

the language currently used.

If you want to change the language, press the preset button for

the desired language and then the DISP button.

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1. Music

2. Speech

3. News

6. Varied

When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.

When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and

off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI

indicator will turn on.

When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "TRAFFIC

INFO/TRFFIC" will be displayed, 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.

4. Other Music

5. Serious Classical

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain

preset button, press that button for at least two seconds.

The previously stored data for that button are erased and the

new programme type is stored.

Seeking the selected programme type

Press the 4 or ¢ button to make a seek of frequencies

with your selected type of programme.

The display blinks and the seek starts.

NOTE

"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.

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.

NOTE

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI

stations in a certain band.

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.

NOTE

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme:

When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek

tuning.

• 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 traffic

information stations with better reception.

• If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information

station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network>

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.

The tuner scans for another station with the same type of

programme.

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

Press the 38(PTY) button.

Traffic Information Function

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to

tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin

is broadcast.

Turning TI function On/Off:

Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.

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Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes

SRC

PROG

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate,

showing the cassette (insertion) slot. Holding the cassette with

the tape exposed to the right, insert it in the slot.

The faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing.

The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.

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Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tape mode is

obtained. "TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been

selected.

B.S

MTL

REP

B.C NR

(B NR)

DISP

The tape will start playing.

Listening to the other side:

Press the PROG button.

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Tape play switches to the other side.

Tape counter display

B/C NR indicator

Eject:

Press the ¡(EJECT) button to stop tape play. The faceplate

will slide to eject the tape.

Press the ¡(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.

2CAUTION

When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with

the gear lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to

safety and move the gear lever or take an appropriate action,

then operate the unit.

IN indicator

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Tape side

MTL indicator

Tape side

NOTE

• The sound will be temporarily muted whilst the faceplate is

moving.

• The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the

¡(EJECT), SRC, TI and ATT buttons, as well as the volume

control button.

Tape counter display

IN indicator

• 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.

B NR indicator

MTL indicator

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CrO (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV)

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to

suffer.

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

Press the FM button.

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

Tape counter display

Cancelling:

Press the PROG button.

NOR tape play returns.

Switching the Tape display :

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during tape

play switches as follows:

Play side/Tape counter

Using Dolby B/C Noise Reduction

Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B or C NR system.

Date(KRC-PS978R/878R only)

Turning Dolby NR On/Off:

Play side

Press the B-C NR button repeatedly to switch the Dolby NR

selection as follows.

Play side/Tape running

▼

Dolby B NR ON

▼

Dolby C NR ON (KRC-PS978R Only)

▼

NOTE

OFF

The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an

approximation of the elapsed time.

The B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned on,

and the C NR indicator when Dolby C NR is turned on.

Switching Tape Types

Select type of tape being played.

Switching Tape Types:

Press the MTL button to switch the MTL indicator on and off

and to select the tape type.

Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback.

Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types:

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Cassette player features

Using DPSS (Direct Programme Search System)

Skip forwards or backwards to other tracks during playback.

Blank Skip

Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track

when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected,

continuing tape playback. This function is on, when unit is first

powered on.

Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks

(Rewind DPSS):

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Press the 4 button.

Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off:

Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and

off.

"Blank Skip/B.Skip ON" is displayed when the blank skip

function is turned on.

NOTE

Press once to rewind to the beginning of the current track,

twice to rewind to the beginning of the previous track, and so

forth.

You can skip up to 9 tracks this way.

Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the

indicated number of tracks.

Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):

Press the ¢ button.

• If the blank space contains hiss noise, the blank skip function

may not work correctly.

• Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip

function if they last for 10 seconds or more.

Press once to fast forward to the next one track, twice to fast

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Up to 9 tracks can be skipped.

Playback is continued after the tape is fast forwarded by the

indicated number of tracks.

NOTE

Music Repeat

Repeatedly plays the current track.

• During the first 5 seconds of each track, the previous track is

considered the "current" track (i.e., the "0" track). If you press

the 4 button during that period, the tape rewinds to the

beginning of the previous track and not the one you are

listening to.

• The DPSS 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, DPSS may not operate correctly.

Furthermore, quiet intervals within a song are detected as

"blank spaces" if they last for 4 seconds or more.

Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on

and off.

"Repeat ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on.

Cancelling Music Repeat Function:

Press either the REP or PROG button.

NOTE

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.

Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation:

Press the PROG button.

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External disc control features

■ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be

connected, please also see the instruction manual of this

unit.

SRC

DISC+

Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.

"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.

"O"-operation:

DISC-

REP

M.RDM

SCAN

• CD text cannot be displayed.

DISP/NAME.S

RDM

D.SCN

• Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be

registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z

0~9 /, +, –, ∗, =, <, >, [ , ]".

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• The disc name will be displayed when the name has been

registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names

function.

Track number

Track time

Disc number

NOTE

The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play

functions may not be operational depending on the unit.

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Disc number

Track time

Track number

Mode display

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External disc control features

Playing Disc mode

This funciton permits the connection of optional players and

the playing of discs.

Track time

Disc name (DNPS)

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Playing Discs:

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Date (KRC-PS978R/878R)

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc

control mode.

The disc will start playing.

NOTE

The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit

that is connected.

Mode Display Examples

NOTE

• "CD" ...when a CD player is connected

• "DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected

• "DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name

function (see p28).

Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.

• If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• 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 TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for

MD.

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some

characters may not be displayable.

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

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.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0". (KRC-778R/778RV only)

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Switching Display for Discs:

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc

play switches as follows.

Reversing Disc Play:

Hold down on the 4 button.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the

model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is

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cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which

point normal play automatically resumes.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

Making a Forward 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

Track Search

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc

until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc

changer.

Making a RVE 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.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the current track or disc.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and

off as follows :

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 Forward Track Search:

Track Repeat ON

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.

▼

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)

▼

Track/Disc Repeat OFF

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

"Track Repeat/T-Repeat/Repeat ON" is displayed and the track

number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.

"Disc Repeat/D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number

blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the

last track on a disc.

NOTE

Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Disc Search

(Function of disc changers)

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc

changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Making a RVE Disc Search:

Press the DISC– button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

decreases by one.

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External disc control features

Track Scan

Random Play

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on

and off.

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Starting the Track Scan:

Press the SCAN button. "Track Scan/T-Scan/Scan ON" is

displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track are played,

and the tracks are played in order.

"Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.

The display of the track number changes continuously as the

next track is being selected.

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

When the track has been selected, play starts.

The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being

played.

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.

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).

• The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc.

• The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.

To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another track is selected and played.

NOTE

Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Disc Scan

(Function of disc changers)

Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer

until you find the one that you want to listen to.

Starting the disc scan:

Magazine Random Play

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random

order.

(Function of disc changers)

Press the D.SCN button. "Disc Scan/D-Scan ON" is displayed

and the first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in

which they are loaded on the changer.

The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play

function on and off.

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.

"M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is

turned on.

The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously

as the next track is being selected.

NOTE

• The disc scan function is cancelled when you eject the 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.

When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.

The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is

being played.

NOTE

This function is not available with the following models:

KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401

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To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.

Another disc/track is selected and played.

NOTE

• Magazine random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Text / Title Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text

to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

To scroll manually:

Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

To scroll automatically:

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.

Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

NOTE

Please see the menu settings (page 28) about switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

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External disc control features

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.

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired

character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and

numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, –, *,

=, <, >, [ and ].

Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

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NOTE

• This function is not available for disc changers that do not

feature the Disc Name Preset function.

Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for

the name.

• This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track

titles for MDs that you record.

Press the NAME.S button.

• The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title

name or track title is displayed.

The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is

cancelled.

Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.

If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be

stored with the characters input so far.

"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is

entered.

NOTE

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

• The number of characters and 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

another disc happens to have the same specifications as one

that you have already stored a name for, the name will be

displayed for it, too.

• 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 input the

changes.

• Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored

in a disc changer.

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the

desired position.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢

button to the right.

Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

entered change as listed below.

^{Press the DISC}+ or DISC– button to display the desired

character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á

›

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.

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Menu settings

Menu System

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu

SRC

mode.

Make a setting for each function, referring to the following

operations.

Enter the menu mode

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.

Selecting function to set

Press the FM button to search through the functions until you

see the one you want to adjust in the display.

Press the AM button to search through the functions

backward.

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AUTO indicator

Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor

tone function from on to off, first search through the

functions until you see "Beep ON" in the display.

Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.

NEWS indicator

The setting will change for each function.

™ indicator

Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from

on to off, and "Beep OFF" is displayed.

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AUTO indicator

Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

NOTE

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 and

the Alarm function.

NEWS indicator

™ indicator

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Menu settings

Calendar Adjustment

Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar

function.

Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function

in the menu mode.

Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or

more to enter the Memo mode.

The date display will blink.

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Display and setting:

Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in

the menu system.

Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed

Press the FM and AM button.

If you want to input a new text, select the blank display.

Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or

more to enter the Calendar adjustment mode.

The date display will blink.

Entering the month or day setting mode

Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day

setting mode.

The month display will blink enter the month setting mode, the

day display will blink enter the day setting mode.

Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust

Press the 4 or ¢ button.

The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.

Adjusting the date

Changing the month or day

Press the FM and AM button.

Press the FM or AM button.

The item of the date blinking in the display will change.

Entering the text input mode

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

Inputting / Changing the text

• Moving the cursor

Calendar Mode

You can set the date formats of the calendar function.

Press the 4 and ¢ button.

• Changing the type of characters

Press the 38 button.

Display and setting:

Select the display "Date Mode" during the selecting function in

the menu system.

Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters

switches as follows.

Press the 4 and ¢ button to select the date format you

want to show in the display.

The sample of the date format for today is displayed.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & ∗ + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á

Memo Mode

›

You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when

that text will appear in the display with the calendar function.

• Selecting the character

Press the FM and AM button.

Display and setting:

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Touch Sensor Tone

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

NOTE

operation. It can be switched on or off.

• The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set

when the unit’s power is first turned on. (Calendar function)

Pressing the DISP button for one second or more scrolls the

display once, regardless of the text scroll setting.

Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text

to disappear from the display.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for each text.

• The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases.

• To delete the date and text setting, set both the month and day

of the date to "00" or set all of the text to blanks.

Display and setting:

"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on.

"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

NOTE

Automatic Time Adjustment

This adjustment is available only when the automatic time

adjustment is set to off. (page31)

With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time

automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations

(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also

set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment

function is turned off. The factory default is automatic time

adjustment.

Display and setting:

Select the display "CLK Adjust" during the selecting function in

the menu system.

Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or

more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode.

The time display will blink.

Display and setting:

"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment

"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment

• Adjusting the hours

Adjusting Time Automatically:

Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM

button to make the hours go back.

Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.

The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.

• Adjusting the minutes

NOTE

Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the

4 button to make the minutes go back.

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.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

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Menu settings

transmit the Mask Key’s signal.

Mask Key

• If the Mask Key’s signal does not be received correctly, the

display will return to "TRANSMIT 1" . In this case, repeat the

procedure in step 5.

If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unit

in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unit

has been removed from the battery. This function helps

prevent theft.

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Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key again until the

full transmit level indicator lights up in the display.

"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the Mask key

function turning on.

When using the unit for the first time:

In order to deactivate the demonstration mode, be sure to

press the transmit button to transmit the Mask Key's signal.

If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit

will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition

turned off.

If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:

The first time you turn the unit on again, "TRANSMIT 1" will

appear in the display, indicating the setting mode has been

entered. Repeat steps 5 and 6 above, and transmit the signal.

You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"

appears in the display.

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the FM button repeatedly until the "Mask key" appears in

the display.

Press the AM button to search in the other direction.

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the colour of the button illumination between

green and red.

Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or

more.

Display and setting:

"TRANSMIT 1" will appear in the display, indicating the setting

mode has been entered.

"Color Green" : The colour of the illumination is green.

"Color Red" : The colour of the illumination is red.

Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key until the full

transmit level indicator lights up in the display.

"TRANSMIT 2" will be displayed.

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

Transmission part

Transmit button

Display and setting:

"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

NOTE

The initial setting value is "5" .

NOTE

• Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you

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Display and setting:

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

"OFF WAIT" : 0s / 3s / 5s / 10s / 15s / 20s / 25s (s=sec.)

NOTE

If you do not slide the faceplate lock switch during the period

which you have set, the unit’s power turns off after the control

panel is automatically hidden.

The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable

is not connected.

Display and setting:

"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on.

"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

Function of the KRC-878R

Switching preout

Switch the preout between the rear and non-fading. When you

switch to non-fading, you can adjust the volume separately.

The factory default is rear preout.

Switching Graphic Display

You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.

The initial setting is ON.

Display and setting:

"SWPRE Rear" : Rear preout

"SWPRE N-Fad" : Non-fading preout

Display and setting:

"Graphic ON" : The graphic display works.

"Graphic OFF" : The graphic display does not work.

NOTE

You cannot use the high-pass filter with non-fading preout.

Black Mask

This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the

KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system)

When this system is set to on, the sound coordinate factors

(Bass frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble

frequency) appear during the audio control mode.

display if there is too much information in the display.

Display and setting:

"BLK MSK/BLK MASK ON" : The display will turn on by using

only the part for letter display.

Display and setting:

"BLK MSK/BLK MASK OFF" : The display will turn on by using

the whole part of the display.

"Kex/ec4/dB set ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and

can be adjusted.

"Kex/ec4/dB set OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not

appeared.

Time setting for removing the faceplate

You can set the interval during which the open control panel

cannot reverse to be hidden. During the period you have set,

the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket.

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Menu settings

External Amp Control

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the

main unit.

Manual Open Button Setting

By pressing the button hidden behind the upper left part of the

faceplate during forced closing, you can open the faceplate.

Follow the directions below to preset the number of times that

this button needs to be pressed in order to open the faceplate.

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Display and setting:

"AMP BAS/AMP BASS FLT" : Bass boost level is flat.

"AMP BAS/AMP BASS +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).

"AMP BAS/AMP BASS +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

Display and setting:

"OPEN SW 1" – "OPEN SW 3"

NOTE

The initial setting value is "1" .

As of December 1999, the power amplifiers controllable by the

main unit are as follows:

KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T

News Bulletin Function

with PTY News Timeout Setting

You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current

listening source, including other radio stations. When the

News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting

allows you to set the interval during which further news

interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news

interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.

Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R

Dual Zone System

The following operation allows separate sound sources to

control the output of the front and rear speakers. The Dual

zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is

set to the AUX mode.

Display and setting:

"NEWS OFF/ 00min/ 10min/ 20min/ 30min/ 40min/ 50min/

"Zone 2 ON" : The dual zone system function is on.

"Zone 2 OFF" : The dual zone system function is off.

60min/ 70min/ 80min/ 90min"

(min= minutes)

: 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, "NEWS" will be displayed

and reception will begin at the preset volume.

NOTE

• You must purchase the optional KCA-S210A/CA-C1AX/KDC-

CPS82/KDC-CX82/KDC-CPS85/KDC-CX85 device before you can

use this function.

NOTE

• You can choose to send the AUX input through the rear

channel, and the unit’s tuner or tape source through the front

channel.

• If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not

be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is

received.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Bass, Treble and Loudness adjustments do not affect the

rear channel.

• When the Dual zone system is turned on, the External disc

control features cannot be used.

• When you set the Dual zone system to on whilst the non-fading

preout is switched on, the sound of the non-fading preout does

not be outputted.

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NOTE

Local Seek Function

• 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.

With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips

stations with relatively poor reception.

Display and setting:

"Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on.

"Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off.

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:

Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking

place to stop the process.

Selecting Tuning Mode

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset

station seek, and manual. The "AUTO 1" indicator lights up

when auto seek tuning is selected, and the "AUTO 2" indicator

lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Display and setting:

"AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode

"AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode

"Manual" : Manual tuning mode

Auto Memory Entry

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in

the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with

the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful

when you are travelling and do not know what stations are

available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

Display and setting:

Select the display "Auto-Memory" during the selecting function

in the menu system.

Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for two seconds or

more to start auto memory function.

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.

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Menu settings

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

Auto TP Seek Function

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to

another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the

same RDS network with better reception.

The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is turned

on.

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. This function is on, when unit is

first powered on.

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Display and setting:

"AF ON" : The AF function is on.

"AF OFF" : The AF function is off.

"ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is on.

If the traffic information station you are tuned to

experiences poor reception, this function

automatically seeks another TP station.

"ATPS OFF" : The Auto TP Seek Function is off.

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.

• The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby

mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function

tunes in to stations that offer good reception.

Monaural Reception

When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will

reduce noise and improve listening conditions.

Display and setting:

"MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on.

"MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off.

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,

received with the AF function for a particular network, to a

specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the

region is restricted.

Text Scroll

Display and setting:

This function permits the CD text, MD title, and Radio text, to

be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching

Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is

permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling.

"REG/Regional ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on.

"REG/Regional OFF" : The Region Restrict Function is off.

NOTE

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different

programmes or use different programme service names.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling

"Scroll Manu" : Manual scrolling

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Basic Operations of steering remote control

Optional for the KRC-778R/KRC-778RV

2WARNING

To prevent accidents, do not attempt to use the steering remote

control whilst turning the steering wheel.

Loading and Replacing the Lithium Battery:

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).

ATT

FM/DISC +

Insert the battery with the + and – poles aligned properly,

following the illustration.

VOLUME

∞

FM/DISC+

AM/DISC–

SRC

ATT

SRC

DWN

AM/DISC –

2WARNING

Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.

Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally

swallowed.

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Basic Operations of steering remote control

Optional for the KRC-778R/KRC-778RV

Basic operations

Tuner features

• SRC button

• TUNE buttons

Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as

follows:

Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the

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preset tuning mode).

Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset

tuning mode).

▼

Tuner mode

▼

• FM button

Tape mode

Selects and switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 bands.

▼

• AM button

Selects the MW and LW bands.

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2/AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Cassette player features

NOTE

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• 4/¢ buttons

Press the 4 button once for each track (including the current

track) you want to skip backwards.

Press the ¢ button once for each track you want to skip

forwards.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit

that is connected.

• The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX

switching adapter (KCA-S210A or CA-C1AX) or CD changer

(KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is

connected to this unit.

During the AUX mode, "AUX" / AUX-name will show in the

display.

When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace

the External Disc Control Mode.

^{• AM/DISC}– / FM/DISC+ buttons

Press the AM/DISC– button to rewind the tape.

Press the FM/DISC+ button to fast forward the tape.

• VOLUME buttons

External disc control features

Press the 5 button to turn the volume up.

• DISC buttons

Press the ∞ button to turn the volume down.

• ATT button

Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its

original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or

turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

Press the AM/DISC– button to search through the discs

backwards.

Press the FM/DISC+ button to search through the discs

forwards.

• TRACK buttons

Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backwards.

Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forwards.

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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.

Accessories

External view

......... Number of items

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

.........1

2CAUTION

• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,

consult your KENWOOD dealer.

.........1

• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the

antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all cable 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 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.

6~9...KRC-PS978R/878R only

• 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.

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 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.

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

for Volkswagen car

Special antenna cable

(commercially available)

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for

ISO Connectors

To Power Control terminal

Cable Colour

Functions

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Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO)

(Accessory3)

External Power

Connector

FM/AM

antenna input

A–4

A–5

A–6

A–7

A–8

Yellow

Blue/White

Orange/White Dimmer

Red

Battery

Power Control

Antenna Cord (ISO)

Front left output (White)

Rear left output (White)

Non-fading right output (Red)

(KRC-PS978R only)

Ignition (ACC)

Earth (Ground)

Connection

Non-fading left output

(White) (KRC-878R only)

Black

Non-fading left output (White)

(KRC-PS978R only)

Rear right output (Red)

Speaker

Connector

KENWOOD disc changer/DAB control input

Non-fading right output

(Red) (KRC-878R only)

NOTE

B–1

B–2

B–3

B–4

B–5

B–6

B–7

B–8

Purple

Purple/Black

Gray

Gray/Black

White

White/Black

Green

Rear Right (+)

Rear Right (–)

Front Right (+)

Front Right (–)

Front Left (+)

Front Left (–)

Rear Left (+)

Rear Left (–)

To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit,

consult each manual.

Front right output (Red)

Fuse(10A)

To "EXT.AMP.CONT."

External amplifier

terminal of the amplifier

having the external amp

control function.

control cable

(Pink / Black)

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

EXT. CONT

Green/Black

Connect to the terminal

that is grounded when

either the telephone rings

or during conversation.

TEL mute cable (Brown)

TEL MUTE

for Volkswagen car

Battery cable (Yellow)

Ignition cable (Red)

NOTE

If no connections are

made, do not let the cable

come out from the tab.

To connect the KENWOOD

navigation system, consult

your navigation manual.

Battery cable

(Yellow)

Ignition cable

(Red)

Connect either to the

power control terminal

when using the optional

power amplifier, or to the

antenna control terminal in

the vehicle.

P.CONT.

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Power control/

Motor antenna

control cable

(Blue/White)

Connector A

A–7 Pin (Red)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector B

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Installtion

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2WARNING

Installation

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.40)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the

type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper

connections to prevent damage to the unit.

Firewall or metal support

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1

below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3,

make the connection as illustrated.

Screw (M4X8)

(commercially

available)

1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO

connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow)

is connected to the constant power supply.

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve

with a screwdriver or

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

Metal mounting

strap

(commercially

available)

2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected

to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is

linked to the ignition.

NOTE

Unit

Vehicle

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit

is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

3 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not

connected to anything, whilst the A-4 pin (yellow) 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

Connect to a power source that can be

turned on and off with the ignition key.

Ignition cable (Red)

2CAUTION

To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces

you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners

of the hard rubber frame at the same time.

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;

otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing

the panel may result.

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Removing the Unit

■

Removing the Unit

■

Removing the hard rubber frame

Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber

frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.

Make the faceplate control panel appear.

NOTE

When the control panel of the faceplate is hidden, the unit will

be locked by the sleeve, making it more difficult to remove

the unit.

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Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and

then remove the hard rubber frame.

Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.

Insert the removal tool deeply, as illustrated, with the L on the

left and the R on the right.

Screw (M4X8)

(commercially

available)

Accessory4

Removal tool

Accessory2

Removal tool

Push upward the both

tools, as shown, and pull

the unit toward you until it

is halfway out. The unit

may drop if you pull it out

completely.

Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

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Locking the faceplate to the unit

Attaching Steering Remote Control (Optional for

the KRC-778R/778RV)

■

Locking the faceplate to the unit

Mounting Example

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not

fall off, follow the directions below.

Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 10) and

remove the faceplate.

Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from

the unit.

Accessory5

Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 10)" and

then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 6 mm) in any other screw

holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it

will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts

inside the unit.

Attach the operation section and the light emitting section of the

Steering Remote Control as shown above.

Be sure to attach them to positions that can ensure proper

operation.

2CAUTION

• Clean dirt and oil from the positions where the Steering

Remote Control sections are to be attached.

• If the attached position is cold, warm it before attaching.

• The position should be selected so that the product does not

come in the way of steering operation.

• Do not attach anything on the surface of a steering wheel

incorporating an air bag.

• Before finally affixing the transmitter, check various angles to

find an orientation that provides faithful operation.

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear 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.

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.

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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 values of “V OFFSET” are low.

Increase the values of “V OFFSET”. (see p. 13)

Press the Eject button.

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.

Nothing happens when the

buttons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).

The tape head is dirty.

Clean the tape head, referring to the section on

"Cleaning the tape head" (see page 5).

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".

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".

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The faceplate does not open or

close.

The faceplate is incorrectly attached.a

Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on

"Rremoving the Faceplate".(page.10)

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.

CD/External disc control mode

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 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.

Try another disc instead.

The sound skips.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

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.

Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).

Turn off the random play or magazine random play

function.

The specified track does not

play.

Random play or magazine random play has been

selected.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track

scan, disc scan, random play,

and magazine random play

start by themselves.

The setting is not cancelled.

The settings for these functions remain on until the

setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is

turned off or the source changed.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:

• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the

recommended 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.

Egnlish

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 tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.

NO TRACK

NO PANEL

The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.

] Replace it.

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

E-77

E-99

] 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.

] 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),

HOLD

stopping all operation.

] 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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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 ( 3.0dB).................................30 Hz-15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio .............................................65 dB (MONO)

Selectivity (DIN) .............................................≥ 80 dB ( 400 kHz)

Stereo Separation.....................................................35 dB (1kHz)

Preout Level(mV)/Load

(KRC-PS978R; with CD changer) ................4500 mV/10 kΩ

(KRC-878R/778R/778RV).............................1800 mV/10 kΩ

Preout Impedance

(KRC-PS978R)..............................................................80 Ω

(KRC-878R/778R/778RV) ........................................≤ 600 Ω

Maximum output power.................................................45 W x 4

Full Bandwidth Power (DIN45324,+B=14.4 V) ...............28 W x 4

Tone action

MW tuner section

Frequency Range (9 kHz space).....................531 kHz - 1611 kHz

Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20dB) .............................................25 µV

Bass ............................................................100 Hz 10 dB

Treble ..........................................................10 kHz 10 dB

LW tuner section

General

Frequency Range ...............................................153 kHz-281 kHz

Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20dB) .............................................45 µV

Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) ...............................14.4 V

Current Consumption ............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 161 mm

Weight...............................................................................1700 g

Cassette player section

Tape Speed ..............................................................4.76 cm/sec.

Wow & Flutter ....................................................0.08 % (WRMS)

Frequency response ( 3 dB)......................30 Hz - 18 kHz (70 µs)

Separation ...............................................................43 dB (1 kHz)

Signal to Noise ratio

Dolby NR OFF............................................................57 dB

Dolby B NR ON..........................................................65 dB

Dolby C NR ON (KRC-PS978R only)...........................73 dB

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