CASSETTE RECEIVER
KRC-535
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE
MODE D’EMPLOI
RADIO CASSETTE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the
best performance from your new cassette-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on
the product.
Model KRC-535 Serial number
©B64-2154-00 (KW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as 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.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
2
• 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.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
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.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
If the following situations, consult
your nearest service center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the
Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX"
showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX,
KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85,
KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety precautions
About Cassette tape
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the tape head
NOTE
When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
Cleaning the Unit
About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes
long or longer.
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
AUTO
AME
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.18) to prevent theft.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
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General features
Power
SRC/
PWR OFF
Turning ON the Power
FM
ANG
Q/AUD
AM
u
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
AUTO
AME
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
d
4/¢
DISP/
NAME.S
CLK
ATT/
LOUD
Tuner
Tape
"TUNER"
"TAPE"
External disc
"DISC"
Auxiliary input
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"AUX"
"ALL OFF"
SYSTEM Q indicator ATT indicator
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
Clock indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
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General features
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Volume
Increasing Volume
Sound setting
Display
Press the [u] button.
Flat
Rock
Top 40
Pops
"Flat"
Decreasing Volume
"Rock"
"Top 40"
"Pops"
"Jazz"
Press the [d] button.
Jazz
Easy
"Easy"
"Scan"
"User"
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Scan of Flat — Easy
User memory
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 6).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
7).
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Loudness
Audio Control
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
1 Select the source to set
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Press the [SRC] button.
Bass level
Middle level
"Bass"
"Middle"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
2 Select the Sound type
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Treble level
Balance
Fader
"Treble"
"Balance"
"Fader"
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Switching Display
Switching the information displayed.
Press the [DISP] button.
Volume offset
"V Offset"
–8 —
0
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
In Tuner source
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Information
Display
Frequency
Station name
"SNPS"
In Tape source
Information
Speaker Setting
Play side & Tape counter
Play side & Tape running
Play side
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
In External disc source
Information
Display
Track Time
Disc name
Disc title
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
"DNPS"
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Track title
Speaker type
Display
OFF
"SP OFF"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 6*9/6inch"
"SP 5/4inch"
"SP O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
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General features
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Switching Clock Display
Switching the displayed information.
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock
display and current source.
Character
Button
#Times pressed
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
During clock display the clock indicator is ON.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
7 Exit name set mode
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
Press the [NAME.S] button.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as
shown below.
Character type
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Special characters (Accent characters)
Select the "AUX" display.
5 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.
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3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"
• "TV"
• "VCP"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 21) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause
damage.
• The faceplate angle cannot be adjusted during tape play.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
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General features
Tuner features
Hiding the Control Panel
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
AM
FM
SRC
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 21) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
AUTO
AME
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
4/¢
# 1-6
AUTO/
AME
MENU
�
Preset station number
Band display
Frequency display
ST indicator
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Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Choose the tuning mode.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
The "– – – –" display.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
Preset station
seek
"Auto1"
"Auto2"
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
Manual
"Manual"
Normal manual tuning control.
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Tuning
Selecting the station.
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
2 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]
— [#6] button.
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Tuner features
Cassette player features
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
AM
0
PROG
FM
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
AUTO
AME
4/¢
B NR
B.S REP
MTL
SRC
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
Tape running display
Play side
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
IN indicator
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Press the [AM] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
Playing Cassette Tapes
When there's no Cassette Tape inserted
1 Slide open the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
2 Insert a Cassette Tape.
Dolby B NR
Press the [B NR] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or
OFF.
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the
shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety
and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate
the unit.
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
When it's ON, "B-NR ON" is displayed.
• When there's a Cassette Tape inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
When there's a Cassette Tape inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TAPE" display.
Selecting the Tape type
Press the [MTL] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as
shown below.
When you want to listen to the reverse side
Press the [PROG] button.
Eject the Cassette Tape
Tape type
Display
1 Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [0] button.
CrO (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV)
2
"Metal ON"
"Metal OFF"
Normal (Type I)
2 Close the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forwarding
Press the [FM] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
Rewinding
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Cassette player features
• During the songs first 5 seconds there may be a times when the
previous track is recognized as the current track.
• As many as 9 songs can be skipped.
DPSS (Direct Program Search System)
Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding.
Skipping to a later song
Press the [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped
increases.
Blank Skip
Skipping to a previous song
Press the [4] button.
Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion
continues for at least 10 seconds.
Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped
increases.
Press the [B.S] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "B.Skip ON" is displayed.
Canceling DPSS
Press the [PROG] button.
• During the songs first 5 seconds there may be a times when the
previous song is recognized as the current song.
• As many as 9 songs can be skipped.
Music Repeat
Repeating the present song.
DPSS with the Remote
Designating the song to be skipped with the remote control
number buttons.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, "Repeat ON" is displayed.
1 Designate the song to skip
Press number buttons on the remote.
2 Skipping to a later song
Press the [¢] button.
Skipping to a previous song
Press the [4] button.
Canceling DPSS
Press the [38] button.
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External disc control features
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
AM
38
FM SRC
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display
Disc player
AUTO
AME
"CD"
CD player
"DISC"
CD changer / MD changer
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
4/¢
SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Track time
Track number
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Disc number
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
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External disc control features
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Track Search
Selecting the song you want to hear.
2 Do Album Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Album Search
Press the [38] button.
Input "0" to select disc 10.
Album Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
Press the [AM] or [FM] button.
Track/Album Repeat
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
Repeat play
Display
1 Enter the track number
Track Repeat
"T-Repeat ON"/
"Repeat ON"
"D-Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Track Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Album Repeat (Function of disc changer)
OFF
Canceling Direct Track Search
Press the [38] button.
Track Scan
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
Direct Album Search
(Function of disc changers with remote)
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
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2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
(Function of Remote)
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Magazine Random Play
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
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Menu system
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
AM
SRC
38
FM
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
AUTO
AME
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep" display.
4/¢
MENU
# 1-4
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
Menu display
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
Security Code
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
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removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 and 5 operation, and enter the Security Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be
changed and the function can't be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your
choice.
The unit can be used.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
4 Enter the Security Code
Press the [#1] — [#4] button.
Example: If the Security Code is "3510".
Step Button
#Times pressed
Display
1
2
3
4
[#1]
[#2]
[#3]
[#4]
4
6
2
1
"3"
"5"
"1"
"0"
5 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [DISP] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
6 Do the step 4 and 5 step operation, and reenter the security
code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
When a Code different from step 4 is entered, repeat from step 4.
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Menu system
Manual Clock Adjustment
Switching Graphic Display
Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
Display
Setting
"Graphic ON"
"Graphic OFF"
The graphic part is displayed.
The graphic part isn't displayed.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Contrast Adjustment
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjusting the display contrast.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Display and Setting
"Contrast 0"
"Contrast 5" (Original setting)
"Contrast 10"
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Display
Setting
"Button Green"
"Button Red"
The illumination color is green.
The illumination color is red.
Dimmer
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
Display
Setting
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
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Display
Setting
OFF Wait Time Setting
Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
"Scroll Auto"
"Scroll MANU"
Repeats scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• MD title
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.
Display and Setting
"Off Wait 0s"
"Off Wait 3s" (Original setting)
"Off Wait 25s"
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Display
Setting
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,
turn it OFF.
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
Setting the displayed text scroll.
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Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
4/¢
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
38
[#0] — [#9]
DIRECT/OK
DNPP
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
ATT
VOL.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
SRC
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 5).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
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In Tuner source
In Disc source
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Select the band.
Doing track forward and backward.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing album forward and backward.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
17) mode.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 11) mode.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 16) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 16), enter the track/disc number.
In Cassette tape source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Do <DPSS (Direct Program Search System)> (page 14).
[38] button
Plays the reverse side of the tape.
[FM ] button
Fast forwards the tape.
When the [38] button is pressed it releases.
[AM] button
Rewinds the tape.
When the [38] button is pressed it can be released.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <DPSS with the Remote> (page 14) enter the number
of songs.
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Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
7. Reconnect the - battery.
8. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to
make the faceplate control panel appear.
......... Number of items
1
.........1
5
2WARNING
.........1
.........2
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow)
to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in
turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power
source running through the fuse box.
6
7
8
2
3
4
.........2
2CAUTION
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the
battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the
same rating.
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........2
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a
rear output terminal
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - battery.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
14 Front left output (White)
13 Front right output (Red)
10 Rear left output (White)
11 Rear right output (Red)
Fuse (10A) 27
FM/AM antenna input 15
To KENWOOD disc changer/
L
DAB control input/KPA-SD100/
KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 25
R
REAR FRONT
To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals. 26
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)22
4 When using the optional power amplifier,
P.CONT
connect to its power control terminal.
Power control wire (Blue/White)
16
5 Depending on what antenna you are using, connect
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or
to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the
film-type antenna.
28
White/Black
ANT CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
17
�
To front left
speaker 29
FRONT • L
+
White
30
31
Gray/Black
7 To car light control switch
ILLUMI
�
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
19
To front right
speaker 32
FRONT • R
+
Gray
33
34
Green/Black
�
Ignition key
To rear left
switch 41
speaker 35
REAR • L
+
ACC 44
Green
36
Ignition wire (Red) 46
Car fuse box 45
37
Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)
42
Purple/Black
�
Battery wire (Yellow)
47
To rear right
speaker 38
REAR • R
+
Purple
39
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48
Battery
43
–
+
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)
Installation (Japanese-cars)
Accessory6
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
Firewall or metal support
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
L
R
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)
Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)
Accessory7
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on bottom)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Factory trim bezel
For Nissan Car
For Toyota Car
After aligning the J-Car
bracket with the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
After aligning the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
8mm
Accessory4
for Toyota car
8mm
Accessory3
for Nissan car
5mm
5mm
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.
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.
Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those
provided.
A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting
in a Toyota car.
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Removing the Unit
Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall
off, follow the directions below.
1 Insert the removal tool into the
indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.
1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 9) and
remove the faceplate.
2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the
unit.
Accessory8
Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on
the back panel.
Accessory2
Removal tool
Accessory5
3 Insert the two removal tools
deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 9) and then
reattaching the faceplate.
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 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.
4 Push upward the removal tool
toward the top, and pull out the
unit halfway while pressing
towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from the
catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with
your hands, being careful not to
drop it.
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
ꢀ Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
ꢀ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
General
✔
✔
The cassette tape is bad.23
? The power does not turn ON.01
ꢀ Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was
✔
The fuse has blown.
bad.
ꢀ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
The values of Volume offset are low.24
ꢀ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 6)
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
ꢀ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
✔
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
ꢀ Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
ꢀ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
The tape head is dirty.26
ꢀ Clean the tape head.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.05
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
✔
There’s no tape inserted.
ꢀ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
ꢀ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't swhich to each source.
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
ꢀ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
✔
The Security Code function is already activated.
ꢀ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in
the menu items.
? The faceplate does not open or close.09
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
ꢀ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing
the Faceplate>(page 9).
✔
The preout jack is being used.
ꢀ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
won’t dim.36
✔
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
The dimmer wire isn’t connected.
ꢀ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
✔
The dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
ꢀ Check the Dimmer wire connection.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
Tuner source
for. 17
✔
Tuner source is selected.
? Radio reception is poor.39
ꢀ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
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Troubleshooting Guide
ꢀ Pull the antenna out all the way.
ꢀ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
✔
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
ꢀ Clean the CD.
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
The CD is upside-down.53
ꢀ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
Tuning.41
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
ꢀ Enter a station that can be received.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
ꢀ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
ꢀ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
ꢀ Try another disc instead.
Cassette tape source
? The specified track will not play.58
? Can’t remove tape.44
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
ꢀ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
✔
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
ACC switch was turned OFF.
ꢀ The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
random play start by themselves.59
✔
The setting is not canceled.
ꢀ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source
changed.
? The DPSS, Tape Advance and Music Repeat don’t operate
correctly.45
✔
The space between the songs on the tape can’t be recognized
because it’s too short.
ꢀ Have at least 4 seconds between songs.
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
ꢀ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
✔
The space between songs can’t be recognized because there’s too
much noise between songs.46
ꢀ Reduce the noise between songs.
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
ꢀ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
? The blank skip doesn’t work.47
? Direct Track Search and Direct Disc Search can’t be done.66-1
✔
Because noise is too loud, the non-recorded part can’t be recognized.
ꢀ Reduce the noise between songs.
✔
Another function is ON.
ꢀ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
? Blank Skip functions at places that are recorded.48
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
Because the recording level is low, it’s recognized as not recorded.
ꢀ Turn Blank Skip OFF.
✔
For the albums first or last song.
ꢀ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
Disc source
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
✔
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
ꢀ Set the switch to "N" side.
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
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Troubleshooting Guide
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
NO NAME:
• Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play
having no disc names preset.E51
• Attempted to display SNPS during the receiving
session of the station having no station name
preset.E50
➪ Insert the CD.
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
Load:
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
TOC Error:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
Attempted to display the disc text or track text while
the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
Blank DISC: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
No Tr DISC: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
IN (Blink):
The tape player section is not operating properly.E60
➪ Reinsert the Tape. If the tape cannot be ejected or
the display continues to flash even when the tape
has been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
title.E11
NO PANEL:
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
NOT.AVAILABLE:Adjust the panel angle during tape play. E62
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
Hold Error:
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz –107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...................9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ..............15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ...............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : ..............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : .............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................1800 mV / 10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 161 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-5/16 inch
Cassette player section
Tape Speed...............................................................4.76 cm/sec.
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) ....................................................0.08 %
Frequency response ( 3 dB) (70 µs)......................30 Hz – 20 kHz
Separation (1 kHz) ...............................................................43 dB
Signal to Noise ratio
Weight...................................................................3.0 lbs (1.4 kg)
Dolby NR OFF ................................................................57 dB
Dolby B NR ON ..............................................................65 dB
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