Kenwood KRC 608 User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER  
KRC-608  
KRC-508S  
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-608/508S Serial number  
©B64-1632-00 (K)  
Contents  
Before use  
External disc control features  
Safety precautions ........................................................................3  
Playing Disc mode.......................................................................16  
Switching Display for Discs.........................................................16  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play...................................16  
Track Search................................................................................17  
Disc Search .................................................................................17  
Track / Disc Repeat .....................................................................17  
Track Scan...................................................................................18  
Disc Scan ....................................................................................18  
Random Play ...............................................................................18  
Magazine Random Play...............................................................18  
Text Scroll ...................................................................................19  
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)...................................................20  
General features  
Power............................................................................................5  
Volume..........................................................................................5  
Attenuator .....................................................................................5  
Switching Modes ..........................................................................6  
Loudness ......................................................................................6  
Audio Control Setting....................................................................6  
Mobile Preset................................................................................7  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate.............................................................8  
Tuner features  
Tuning .........................................................................................10  
Station Preset Memory...............................................................10  
Auto Memory Entry.....................................................................10  
Station Name Preset (SNPS).......................................................11  
Switching Display for Tuner ........................................................11  
Menu settings  
Menu System..............................................................................21  
Touch Sensor Tone.....................................................................22  
Manual Time Adjustment............................................................22  
Calendar Adjustment...................................................................22  
Calendar Mode............................................................................22  
Memo Mode ...............................................................................22  
Security Code..............................................................................24  
Selectable Illumination ................................................................25  
Contrast Adjustment...................................................................25  
Dimmer .......................................................................................25  
Switching Graphic Display...........................................................25  
Black Mask..................................................................................25  
ec4/dB (Sound Coodinate system)..............................................25  
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) .....................................26  
Text Scroll ...................................................................................26  
Cassette player features  
Playing Cassette Tapes...............................................................12  
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes........................13  
Using Dolby B Noise Reduction..................................................13  
Switching Tape Types.................................................................13  
Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS) ............................13  
Blank Skip....................................................................................14  
Music Repeat..............................................................................14  
Tape counter display ...................................................................14  
Installation  
Accessories.................................................................................27  
Installation Procedure..................................................................27  
Connecting Wires to Terminals...................................................28  
Installation...................................................................................29  
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................32  
Specifications.....................................................34  
— 2 —  
Safety precautions  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open  
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will  
cause damage or breakdown.  
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.  
To prevent damage to the machine,  
take the following precautions:  
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative  
12V DC power supply.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
You cannot connect the unit directly to the  
following CD automatic changers. If you want  
to use older changers with the unit, follow  
the directions below according to the type of  
changer you own:  
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the  
unit.  
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to  
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.  
Also avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the  
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also  
avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
• When extending the ignition, battery, or  
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-  
2
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm  
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire  
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400  
deterioration and damage to the wire coating.  
Use the extension cable and the control box  
attached to the CD changer, and the optional  
CA-DS100 converter cord.  
• 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.  
• 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 cord.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /  
non-Kenwood CD changers  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to • Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
strong shock.  
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.  
Cannot be used with this model.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD  
is damaged or broken due to shock. The  
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your  
health or even fatal.  
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD  
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off  
with soap immediately.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one  
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with  
the wrong rating may cause your unit to  
malfunction.  
• To prevent 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.  
2CAUTION  
You can damage both your unit and  
the CD changer if you connect them  
incorrectly.  
— 3 —  
Safety precautions  
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  
After you have listened to many cassettes  
over a long period of time, magnetic powder  
from the tapes and dust accumulates on the  
tape head, causing noise and a deterioration  
in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a  
cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use  
in car audio systems.  
• If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• If the unit does not seem to be working right,  
try pressing the reset button first. If that does  
not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood  
dealer.  
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  
Handling Cassette Tapes  
PWR  
OFF  
DISC  
PROG  
EJECT  
DAB  
• 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 wipe the panel with a hard 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.  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
MENU  
AUTO DISP  
AME NAME.S  
LOUD  
AUD  
DISC  
Reset button  
• 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 on  
dashboards and other spots exposed to  
direct sunlight, or near heater outlets. They  
can deform the cassette.  
• Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,  
such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes  
are very thin, and can tangle easily around  
the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit,  
causing unit failure.  
• Remove a cassette tape from the unit when  
not listening to it for a while. If you leave a  
tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the  
tape head and cause unit malfunction.  
• 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.  
• The functions that can be used and the  
information that can be displayed will differ  
depending on the external disc players being  
connected.  
• We recommend the use of the Security Code  
function (see p. 24) to prevent theft.  
FCC WARNING  
This equipment may generate or use radio  
frequency energy. Changes or modifications  
to this equipment may cause harmful  
interference unless the modifications are  
expressly approved in the instruction manual.  
The user could lose the authority to operate  
this equipment if an unauthorized change or  
modification is made.  
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under  
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
”DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
— 4 —  
General features  
SRC/  
PWR OFF  
Power  
¢
FM  
u
Turning on the power:  
Press the SRC (source) button.  
NOTE  
Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.  
Turning off the power:  
Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second.  
d
4
#1-6  
AM  
ATT/  
LOUD  
AUD  
NAME.S  
Release button  
Volume  
Increasing Volume:  
KRC-608  
Press the u button to turn up the volume.  
ATT indicator  
Decreasing Volume:  
Press the d button to turn down the volume.  
Attenuator  
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.  
Turning Attenuator On/Off:  
LOUD indicator  
ATT indicator  
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.  
KRC-508S  
NOTE  
Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates  
the attenuator function.  
LOUD indicator  
— 5 —  
General features  
Switching Modes  
Loudness  
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is  
Switching Modes:  
turned down.  
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode  
switches as follows:  
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on.  
Turning Loudness On/Off:  
M
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the  
loudness on and off.  
Tuner mode  
M
Tape mode  
M
External disc control mode 1  
M
External disc control mode 2/AUX mode  
M
Standby mode  
Audio Control Setting  
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.  
Selecting standby mode:  
Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .  
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.  
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the  
power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have  
the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.  
1
2
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.  
NOTE  
Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment  
modes.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
NOTE  
Source tone memory  
Each source ( tape, FM, AM and disc changer ) has its own  
memory in which to store the bass and treble tone settings.  
The settings made for a particular source are recalled  
automatically whenever you use that source ( for example, FM  
mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).  
3
Adjust each mode  
Press the 4/¢ button.  
Please refer to the following for the adjusting values.  
NOTE  
Presetting AUX-name  
4
Press the AUD button to end the control mode.  
In the AUX mode, press the NAME.S button for at least two  
seconds. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is entered.  
Input the characters, referring to the section on "Presetting Disc  
Names (DNPS)" (page 20).  
— 6 —  
"ec4/EC4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting  
Press the preset buttons (#1-6).  
“Fader/FAD” : Adjust the fader level.  
Setting values: Front 15 Rear 15  
Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy,  
#6;Scan of #1-5 (KRC-608 only)  
NOTE  
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system  
is on. (page 25)  
You can call the following settings with this function; bass  
center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension,  
treble center frequency, and treble level setting. Their setting  
values are different depending on the setting of the mobile  
preset plan mode.  
"V OFFSET/VOS" : Set the sound level of the each source  
selected by adjusting the level difference  
between the basic sound level and the  
required level.  
Setting values: - 8 –  
0
Function of the KRC-608  
Mobile Preset  
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled  
with the sound coordinate system, according to types of  
speakers.  
“Bass/BAS” : Adjust the bass level.  
Setting values: - 8 + 8  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
2
3
Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode.  
“Treble/TRE” : Adjust the treble level.  
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  
Setting values: - 8 + 8  
4
Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.  
“Balance/BAL” : Adjust the balance level.  
NOTE  
Setting values: Left 15 Right 15  
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system  
is on. (page 25)  
When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and  
treble tone settings are returned to original levels.  
— 7 —  
General features  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or  
detached form the unit, helping to deter theft.  
Removing the Faceplate:  
1
When the control panel is visible  
Press the release button.  
2CAUTION  
When the control panel has been hidden:  
Press the upper side of the faceplate.  
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.  
2
Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out.  
2
Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.  
Hiding the control panel:  
1
2
Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.  
Push upward the back of the control panel and reverse the  
panel.  
3
Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket until it locks.  
2CAUTION  
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.  
NOTE  
The panel cannot be reversed when the faceplate is not attached.  
Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate  
bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.  
Opening the control panel:  
1
Press the upper side of the faceplate.  
The faceplate will open.  
NOTE  
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.  
2
Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.  
Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct  
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with  
too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
Reattaching the Faceplate:  
1
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.  
— 8 —  
Tuner features  
NOTE  
4
SRC  
38  
FM  
The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided.  
PWR  
OFF  
DISC  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
MENU  
AUTO DISP  
AME NAME.S  
LOUD  
AUD  
DISC  
¢
DISP/  
NAME.S  
AM  
#1-6  
AUTO/  
AME  
KRC-608  
Preset station number  
Band display  
Frequency  
AUTO indicator  
ST indicator  
KRC-508S  
Band display  
Preset station number  
Frequency  
ST indicator  
AUTO indicator  
— 9 —  
Tuner features  
received.  
Tuning  
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.  
Station Preset Memory  
Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that  
Selecting Tuning Mode:  
station with a single touch of a button.  
Press the AUTO button.  
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as  
follows.  
1
2
Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.  
Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for  
at least two seconds.  
M
Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)  
M
The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that  
the data has been stored.  
Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)  
M
Recalling a Preset Station:  
Manual (Manual Tuning)  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
Tuning:  
NOTE  
1
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner  
mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been  
selected.  
You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM  
bands.  
2
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 (which are used for groups of  
preset stations).  
Auto Memory Entry  
Press the AM button to select the AM band.  
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 six frequencies can be stored this way.  
3
Auto Seek Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.  
Press the 4 button to seek lower 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).  
1
2
Select the band for auto memory entry.  
Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto  
memory entry.  
The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown 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.  
Manual Tuning  
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.  
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.  
NOTE  
Recalling a Preset Station:  
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being  
— 10 —  
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.  
The number of the recalled station is displayed.  
6
Assigning Names  
Press the NAME.S button.  
The name of the station is stored in memory, and the Station  
Name Preset mode ends.  
Also, if you make no input for 10 seconds, the name will be  
stored up to the point that you have entered, and the mode  
ends.  
Station Name Preset (SNPS)  
You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset  
Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be  
assigned names.  
NOTE  
You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM  
stations.  
All the station names will be erased if you press the RESET  
button.  
If you want to change the name of a station, first display the  
name of the station (following steps 1 and 2 above), then  
change the letter(s) that you want by following steps 3 and 4.  
1
Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to  
enter.  
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.  
"NAME SET" is displayed once the station name preset mode is  
entered.  
The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered.  
3
4
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.  
Switching Display for Tuner  
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.  
Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be  
entered change as listed below.  
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.  
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.  
Changing the Display:  
Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as  
follows:  
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z  
Station frequency  
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KRC-608 Only)  
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl  
SNPS name (only when being preset)  
Clock  
Date  
îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi  
â ä ê ë  
(KRC-608 Only)  
NOTE  
5
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for  
the name.  
The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.  
NOTE  
You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.  
— 11 —  
Cassette player features  
Playing Cassette Tapes  
4
SRC  
PROG  
0
FM  
Loading and Playing Cassettes:  
Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing  
the cassette insertion slot.  
PWR  
OFF  
Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert  
it in the slot. The tape will start playing.  
DISC  
PROG  
DAB  
EJECT  
Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it  
locks.  
The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
MENU  
AUTO DISP  
AME NAME.S  
LOUD  
AUD  
DISC  
2CAUTION  
When inserting a cassette make sure the cassette has been  
completely drawn in before pushing back the faceplate. Failing to  
do so might deform the tape.  
¢
DISP  
AM  
REP  
B NR  
MTL  
B.S  
Release button  
Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:  
Press the SRC (Source) button repeatedly to select the tape  
mode.  
KRC-608  
Tape side  
Tape running display  
"TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been selected.  
The tape will start playing.  
Listening to the other side:  
Press the PROG button.  
Tape play switches to the other side.  
Ejecting Cassettes:  
Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.  
Press the 0 button.  
The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.  
Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it  
locks.  
IN indicator  
MTL indicator B NR indicator  
KRC-508S  
2CAUTION  
Tape side  
Tape running display  
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.  
Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.  
Doing so will cause breakdown.  
NOTE  
Remove a cassette from the unit when not listening to it for a  
while. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to  
B NR indicator  
MTL indicator  
¢ indicator  
— 12 —  
the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.  
The only buttons that will work during the eject state are the 0  
and ATT buttons.  
Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)  
Skip forward or backward to other tracks during playback.  
Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks  
(Rewind DPSS):  
Press the 4 button.  
Press once to rewind to the beginning of the current track,  
twice to rewind to the beginning of the previous track, and so  
forth.  
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes  
Fast Forwarding Tapes:  
You can skip up to nine tracks.  
Press the FM button.  
Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the  
indicated number of tracks.  
Rewinding Tapes:  
Press the AM button.  
Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):  
Press the ¢ button.  
Canceling:  
Press the PROG button.  
Normal tape play will begin.  
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast  
forward to the track after that, and so forth.  
You can skip up to nine tracks.  
Playback is continued after the tape is fast forwarded by the  
indicated number of tracks.  
Using Dolby B Noise Reduction  
NOTE  
Listen to tapes recorded using Dolby B NR.  
During the first five seconds of each track, the previous track is  
considered the "current" 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 (the space between tracks).  
However, when the blank space lasts for less than four seconds  
or contains noise, DPSS may not operate correctly. Furthermore,  
quiet intervals within a song are detected as "blank spaces" if  
they last for four seconds or more.  
Turning Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off:  
Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.  
The B NR indicator lights up when it is turned on.  
Switching Tape Types  
Select type of tape being played.  
Canceling DPSS While It Is Operating:  
Press the PROG button.  
Switching Tape Types:  
Press the MTL (Metal) button to switch the metal tape 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:  
2
CrO (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV)  
Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to  
suffer.  
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Cassette player features  
Blank Skip  
Tape counter display  
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.  
Switching the Tape display :  
Each time you press the DISP button, the display during tape  
play switches as follows:  
Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off:  
Play side/Tape counter  
Clock  
Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and  
off.  
B.Skip/B.S ONis displayed when the blank skip function is  
Date  
turned on.  
NOTE  
Play side  
If the blank space contains much noise, the blank skip function  
may not work right.  
Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip  
function if they last for 10 seconds or more.  
Play side/Tape running  
NOTE  
The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an  
approximation of the elapsed time.  
The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.  
Music Repeat  
Repeatedly plays the track currently being listened to.  
Turning Music Repeat On/Off:  
Press the REP button to switch music repeat on/off.  
Repeat/REP ONis displayed when music repeat is turned on.  
Canceling Music Repeat:  
Press either the REP or PROG button.  
NOTE  
Music repeat "knows" where a track begins by detecting the blank  
space preceding it (the space between tracks). However, when  
the blank space lasts for less than four seconds or contains noise,  
this function may not operate correctly. Furthermore, sections  
that are recorded at low levels may trigger the function if they last  
for four seconds or more.  
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External disc control features  
I When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected,  
please also see the instruction manual of this unit.  
Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set.  
38  
4
SRC  
DISC+  
"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.  
PWR  
OFF  
DISC  
PROG  
EJECT  
DAB  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
MENU  
AUTO DISP  
AME NAME.S  
LOUD  
AUD  
DISC  
"O"-operation:  
CD text cannot be displayed.  
Regardless of the control unit, the characters that can be  
registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z  
0~9 /, +, , , =, <, >, [ , ]".  
The disc name will be displayed when the name has been  
registered to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names  
function.  
¢
SCAN  
REP  
DISP/  
NAME.S  
M.RDM  
D.SCN  
DISC-  
RDM  
KRC-608  
NOTE  
Track number  
Track time  
Disc number  
The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play  
functions may not be operational depending on the unit.  
KRC-508S  
Track number  
Track time  
Disc number  
— 15 —  
External disc control features  
Playing Disc mode  
This function permits the connection of optional players and  
the playing of discs.  
Track time  
Disc name (DNPS)  
Playing Discs:  
Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)  
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc  
control mode.  
Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)  
The disc will start playing.  
NOTE  
Clock  
Date  
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit  
that is connected.  
Mode Display Examples  
"CD" ...when a CD player is connected  
"DISC" ...when a disc changer is connected  
"DISC-1" , "DISC-2" ...when two disc changers are connected  
NOTE  
You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name  
function (see p. 20).  
Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.  
If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,  
"NO NAME" is displayed instead.  
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:  
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.  
Press the same button again to start play again.  
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 display for MD.  
Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some  
characters may not be displayable.  
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.  
The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed.  
Disc #10 is displayed as "0".  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play  
Switching Display for Discs  
Switch the display that appears while discs are playing.  
Fast Forwarding Disc Play:  
Hold down on the ¢ button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Switching Display for Discs:  
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  
canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point  
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normal play will automatically resume.  
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 forward or backward 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 Reverse Track Search:  
Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.  
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track,  
twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and  
so forth.  
Track / Disc Repeat  
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
(For disc changers)  
Turning Repeat Play On/Off:  
Pressing the 4 button while listening to track 1 will only search  
back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not  
"recycled" to the last track on the disc.  
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and  
off as follows:  
M
Making a Forward Track Search:  
Track Repeat ON  
M
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  
M
Track/Disc Repeat OFF  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.  
NOTE  
T-Repeat/T-REP ONis displayed and the track number blinks  
in the display when track repeat is on.  
D-Repeat/D-REP ONis displayed and the disc number blinks  
in the display when disc repeat is on.  
(For disc changers)  
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last  
track on a disc.  
NOTE  
Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
Disc Search  
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc  
changer.  
Making a Reverse Disc Search:  
Press the DISCbutton to display the desired disc number.  
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number  
decreases by one.  
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.  
— 17 —  
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.  
1
Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.  
"Random/RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned  
on.  
The track number will change over and over in the display as  
the next track is being selected.  
Starting the Track Scan :  
Press the SCAN button. T-Scan/TSCN ONis displayed and  
the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.  
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
When the track has been selected, play will begin.  
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  
NOTE  
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using  
random play, the next disc on the changer will start playing using  
the same function.  
The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc.  
The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another track will be selected and played.  
NOTE  
Disc Scan  
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
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:  
Press the D.SCN button. D-Scan/DSCN ONis displayed and  
the first 10 seconds of each disc will be played, in the order  
they are loaded on the changer.  
Magazine Random Play  
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display.  
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned:  
Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep  
on listening to the disc normally.  
1
Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on  
and off.  
M-Random/MRDM ONis displayed when magazine random  
play is turned on.  
NOTE  
The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the  
display as the next track is being selected.  
When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.  
The selected disc/ track number blinks in the display as it is  
being played.  
The disc scan function is canceled 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.  
NOTE  
This function is not available with the following models:  
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401  
— 18 —  
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.  
Another disc/track will be selected and played.  
NOTE  
Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc.  
The time needed for random selection depends on the number  
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.  
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.  
To scroll automatically:  
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.  
The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.  
To scroll manually:  
1
2
Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.  
Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one  
scrolling display of the titles.  
NOTE  
Please see the menu settings (page 26) about switching between  
manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.  
— 19 —  
External disc control features  
A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode.  
Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such  
as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the  
procedure described below.  
Press the DISC+ or DISCbutton to display the desired  
character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and  
numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, , ,  
=, <, >, [ and ].  
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)  
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.  
1
Play the disc whose name you want to preset.  
NOTE  
This function is not available for disc changers that do not  
feature the Disc Name Preset function.  
This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track titles  
for MDs that you record.  
5
6
Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for  
the name.  
The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title  
name or track title is displayed.  
Press the NAME.S button.  
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is  
canceled.  
2
Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.  
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is  
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be  
stored with the characters input so far.  
entered.  
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be  
made.  
NOTE  
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.  
3
4
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 DISCbutton to display the desired  
character.  
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.  
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z  
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KRC-608 Only)  
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê  
ë
î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi  
(KRC-608 Only)  
NOTE  
The operation and characters that can be entered may change  
as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.  
— 20 —  
Menu settings  
Menu System  
4
FM  
38  
You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu  
mode.  
Make a setting for each function, referring to the following  
operations.  
PWR  
OFF  
DISC  
PROG  
EJECT  
DAB  
1
2
Enter the menu mode  
Press the MENU button for at least one second.  
"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.  
The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current  
settings displayed.  
B
NR  
SCAN  
B.S/RDM  
REP  
D.SCN  
MTL/M.RDM  
MENU  
AUTO DISP  
LOUD  
AME  
NAME.S  
AUD  
DISC  
Selecting function to set  
¢
DISP  
#1-4  
MENU  
AM  
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.  
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/BEEP ONin the  
display.  
KRC-608  
Menu display  
3
4
Changing setting for currently displayed function  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.  
The setting will change for each function.  
AUTO indicator  
Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from  
on to off, and Beep/BEEP OFFis displayed.  
KRC-508S  
Menu display  
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.  
AUTO indicator  
— 21 —  
Menu settings  
Display and setting:  
Touch Sensor Tone  
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button  
operation. It can be switched on or off.  
1
Select the display Date Adjust/DATE ADJduring the  
selecting function in the menu system.  
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to  
enter the Calendar adjustment mode.  
The date display will blink.  
Display and setting:  
Beep/BEEP ON: Beep setting is on.  
Beep/BEEP OFF: Beep setting is off.  
3
4
5
Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust  
Press the 4 or ¢ button.  
NOTE  
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.  
The item blinking in the display can be adjusted.  
Adjusting the date  
Press the FM or AM button  
The item of the date blinking in the display will change.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
Manual Time Adjustment  
Adjust the time manually.  
Display and setting:  
1
Select the display "Clock Adjust/CLK ADJ" during the selecting  
function in the menu system.  
Calendar Mode  
You can set the date formats of the calendar function.  
2
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to  
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.  
The time display will blink.  
Display and setting:  
1
Select the display Date Mode/DATE MODduring the  
selecting function in the menu system.  
3
4
Adjusting the hours  
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM  
button to make the hours go back.  
2
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.  
Adjusting the minutes  
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the  
4 button to make the minutes go back.  
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
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.  
Display and setting:  
Calendar Adjustment  
Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar  
function.  
1
Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function  
in the menu mode.  
— 22 —  
NOTE  
2
3
4
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to  
enter the Memo mode.  
The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set  
when the units power is first turned on. (Calendar function)  
the DISP button for at least one second 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.  
The date display will blink.  
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.  
Entering the month or day setting mode  
Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day setting  
mode.  
The month display blinks when in month mode, the day display  
blinks when in day setting mode.  
5
6
Changing the month or day  
Press the FM and AM button.  
Entering the text input mode  
Press the ¢ button to enter the text input mode.  
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be  
made.  
7
Inputting / Changing the text  
Moving the cursor  
Press the 4 and ¢ button.  
Changing the type of characters  
Press the 38 button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the type of characters  
switches as follows.  
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z  
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KRC-608 Only)  
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & + - = , . / \ < > [ ]  
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl â ä ê  
ë
î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi  
(KRC-608 Only)  
Selecting the character  
Press the FM and AM button.  
8
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.  
— 23 —  
Menu settings  
Security Code  
When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you  
cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is  
input. This function helps prevent theft.  
# Times  
pressed  
Step  
Button to press  
Display  
1
2
3
4
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
4
6
2
1
3”  
5”  
1”  
0”  
NOTE  
You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code  
function. Turning off the power during the procedure will  
deactivate the security code setting.  
Once the security code function has been activated,  
"Security/SECURITY" disappears from the MENU system. Note  
that it will no longer be possible to cancel this function  
afterwards.  
7
Press the DISP button for at least three seconds.  
The security code will be set.  
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking  
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When  
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.  
1
Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.  
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.  
8
9
Press the Preset button and input the security code again.  
2
Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds.  
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the security code  
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is  
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be  
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.  
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to  
input the code.  
Select the four digits to use in your security code.  
NOTE  
The four-digit security code is very important, as you will need it  
to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on.  
Choose the number carefully and do not forget it (write it down  
and keep it separately in a safe place).  
3
Press the MENU button for at least one second.  
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.  
NOTE  
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode will  
be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 5 to 9 above  
again.  
4
5
Keep pressing the FM button until the "Security/SECURITY"  
appears in the display.  
Press the AM button to search in the other direction.  
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:  
The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in  
the display, asking you to input the security code.  
Repeat steps 8 and 9 above, and input the security code.  
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"  
appears in the display.  
Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds.  
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating the  
code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE" appears in  
the display, you can start inputting the code.  
6
Press the preset button and enter the security code that you  
have selected in step 2.  
Example: Use "3510" as the security code.  
If you enter the incorrect code, the power will turn off. Enter  
the correct code to turn the unit on.  
— 24 —  
Function of the KRC-608  
Switching Graphic Display  
Selectable Illumination  
You can switch the color of the button illumination between  
green and red.  
You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off.  
The initial setting is ON.  
Display and setting:  
Display and setting:  
"Graphic/GRAP ON" : The graphic display works.  
"Graphic/GRAP OFF" : The graphic display does not work.  
Color Green: The color of the illumination is green.  
Color Red: The color of the illumination is red.  
Black Mask  
Function of the KRC-608  
This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the  
display if there is too much information in the display.  
Contrast Adjustment  
This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.  
Display and setting:  
Display and setting:  
"BLK MASK/BMSK ON" : The display will turn on by using only  
the upper part of the display and the  
IN indicator (KRC-608 only).  
"Contrast 0" "Contrast 10"  
NOTE  
"BLK MASK/BMSK OFF" : The display will turn on by using the  
whole part of the display.  
The initial setting value is "5" .  
Function of the KRC-608  
Dimmer  
You can dim the display.  
ec4/dB (Sound Coodinate 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.  
NOTE  
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire  
is not connected.  
Display and setting:  
"ec4/dB (set) ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and  
can be adjusted.  
Display and setting:  
"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on.  
"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.  
"ec4/dB (set) OFF" : The sound coordinate factors are not  
appeared.  
— 25 —  
Menu settings  
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)  
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to  
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.  
The factory default for this function is ON.  
Display and setting:  
"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on.  
"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.  
NOTE  
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  
This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text, and  
Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be  
displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic  
scrolling is permitted. The factory default is automatic  
scrolling.  
Display and setting:  
"Scroll Auto/SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling  
"Scroll Manu/SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling  
— 26 —  
Accessories  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and  
External view  
Number of items  
disconnect the - battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
1
..........................................1  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,  
battery, ignition.  
2
3
4
5
6
..........................................1  
..........................................2  
..........................................4  
..........................................4  
..........................................1  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
8. Press the reset button.  
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 arent touching to  
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with  
the same rating.  
Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the  
car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent a short  
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected  
wires or the terminals.  
7
8
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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.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material.  
Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See  
the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.  
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.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Front left output (White)  
Rear left output (White)  
FM/AM antenna input  
Fuse (10A)  
KENWOOD disc  
changer/DAB control input/  
Display Data Output Jack  
Outputs data representing the  
unit's current state, causing it  
to appear in the external  
display.To connect to this jack,  
a converting adapter (optional)  
is necessary.(KRC-608 only)  
Front right output (Red)  
Rear right output (Red)  
NOTE  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
When using the optional power amplifier,  
To connect the Disc changer or  
DAB unit, consult each manual.  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
connect to its power control terminal.  
P.CONT  
Power control wire (Blue/White)  
White/Black  
To front left  
speaker  
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.  
FRONT L  
+
White  
ANT.  
CONT.  
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)  
Gray/Black  
To front right  
speaker  
To car light control switch  
ILLUMI  
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)  
(KRC-608 only)  
FRONT R  
+
Gray  
Ignition key  
switch  
ACC  
Green/Black  
To rear left  
speaker  
Ignition wire (Red)  
REAR L  
Car fuse  
box  
Green  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
Purple/Black  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
To rear right  
speaker  
REAR R  
Ground wire (Black) ·(To car chassis)  
Purple  
Battery  
2CAUTION  
+
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.  
2WARNING  
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.  
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Installation  
I
I
Installing in Japanese-Made Cars  
Installation  
1
Firewall or metal support  
Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 30)”  
and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
2
3
Mount the J-Car trim plate with the thick part at the bottom.  
Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the  
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the  
accessory screws.  
Accessory6  
N
T
6 mm  
6 mm  
MAX.  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with  
a screwdriver or  
MAX.  
N
T/N  
T
4
5
M5mm  
M5mm  
similar utensil and  
attach it in place.  
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
Self-tapping  
screw  
(commercially  
available)  
Accessory2  
Metal mounting  
strap  
Accessory4...for Nissan car  
Accessory5 ...for Toyota car  
Accessory8  
J-Car Trim Plate  
(place thick part on  
bottom)  
NOTE  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is  
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).  
2CAUTION  
During installation, do not use any screws except for those  
provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to  
the main unit.  
Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with  
excessive force during the installations.  
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Installation  
I
I
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
1
Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 30)”  
1
2
Refer to the section Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 8)and then  
and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
remove the faceplate.  
2
3
Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on  
the back panel.  
Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two  
locks on the upper level.  
Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the  
figure.  
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,  
as shown.  
Catch facing up  
Accessory6  
Lock  
Catch  
Accessory3  
Removal tool  
Accessory3  
Removal tool  
4
Push upward the removal  
tool toward the top, and  
pull out the unit halfway  
whilst pressing towards the  
inside.  
3
When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two  
locations.  
2CAUTION  
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.  
NOTE  
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same  
manner.  
30 —  
I
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
2
Refer to the function "Theft Deterrent Faceplate" (page 8) and  
remove the faceplate.  
Insert the provided screw into the  
hole at the center of the bottom  
side of the faceplate which you have  
removed from the unit.  
Accessory7  
3
4
Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.  
Refer to the section "Theft Deterrent Faceplate (page 8)" 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.  
31 —  
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.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The power does not turn on.  
The fuse has blown.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the  
fuse with one with the same rating.  
No sound can be heard, or the  
volume is low.  
Attenuator is turned on.  
Turn off Attenuator.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one  
side.  
Reset the fader or balance settings.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected  
incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness  
correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to  
Terminals".  
The cassette tape is bad.  
Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first  
tape was bad.  
The tape does not go in. /  
No sound can be heard even  
though the tape display is  
made.  
The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the  
tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode to  
tape mode even though no tape is in.  
Press the Eject button.  
Nothing happens when the  
buttons are pressed.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
The tape head is dirty.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 4).  
Clean the tape head, referring to the section on "Cleaning  
the tape head" (see p. 4).  
The sound quality is poor or  
distorted.  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in  
the car.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output  
terminal is connected to a different speaker.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
The memory is erased when  
the ignition is turned off.  
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 ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
"Connecting Wires to Terminals".  
32 —  
External disc control mode  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The disc control mode cannot  
be selected.  
No wire has been connected to the disc changer input  
terminal on the unit.  
Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on  
the unit.  
The specified disc does not  
play, but another one plays  
instead.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the  
specified disc.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Something is touching the disc changer.  
The CD is scratched or dirty.  
Try another disc instead.  
The sound skips.  
Remove whatever is touching it.  
If skipping happens at the same place when the car is  
stopped, something with the CD is wrong. Clean the CD.  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 4).  
The display shows that the  
changer is being played, but no  
sound can be heard.  
The specified track will not  
play.  
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.  
The setting is not canceled.  
Turn off random play or magazine random play.  
Track repeat, disc repeat, track  
scan, disc scan, random play,  
and magazine random play start  
by themselves.  
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 center:  
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.  
33 —  
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.  
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 quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
] Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
BLANK  
NO TRACK  
NO PANEL  
E-77  
] The next MD will automatically be played.  
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.  
] The next MD will automatically be played.  
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.  
] Replace it.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
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.  
E-99  
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),  
stopping all operation.  
HOLD  
] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F),  
the disc will start playing again.  
If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled.  
] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the cassette tape cannot be ejected.  
IN  
34 —  
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 )  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N: 50dB) .................15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 )  
Frequency Response ( 3.0dB).................................30 Hz-15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio .............................................70 dB (MONO)  
Selectivity.......................................................80 dB ( 400 kHz)  
Stereo Separation ....................................................40 dB (1 kHz)  
Preout Level(mV)/Load .........................................1800 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout Impedance............................................................600 Ω  
Maximum output power .................................................45 W x 4  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) .................22 W x 4  
Tone action  
Bass ............................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Treble ..........................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
AM tuner section  
General  
Frequency Range (10 kHz space)......................530 kHz-1700 kHz  
Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 20 dB) ..............................28 dBµ (25 µV)  
Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable)................................14.4 V  
Current Consumption ............................................................10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 155 mm  
(7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 in.)  
Cassette player section  
Tape Speed ..............................................................4.76 cm/sec.  
Wow & Flutter.....................................................0.08 % (WRMS)  
Frequency response ( 3 dB)..............................30-18 kHz (70 µs)  
Separation ...............................................................43 dB (1 kHz)  
Signal to Noise ratio  
Weight...................................................................3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)  
Dolby NR OFF............................................................57 dB  
Dolby B NR ON..........................................................65 dB  
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