Kenwood KRC 679R User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER

KRC-V679R

KRC-679R

KRC-579R

KRC-579B

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Safety precautions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer to be

connected:

2WARNING

2CAUTION

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the

following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully

locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of

place during collisions and other jolts.

• When extending the ignition, battery or

ground cables, make sure to use automotive-

grade cables or other cables with an area of

0.75mm²(AWG18) or more to prevent cable

deterioration and damage to the cable

coating.

• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave

any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal

tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange

smells, turn off the power immediately and

consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught

between the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to

strong shock.

The unit may break or crack because it

contains glass parts.

To prevent damage to the machine,

take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative

12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the

unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to

direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.

Also avoid places with too much dust or the

possibility of water splashing.

• Do not set the removed faceplate or the

faceplate case in areas exposed to direct

sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also

avoid places with too much dust or the

possibility of water splashing.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the

terminals of the unit or faceplate with your

fingers.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive

shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• 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 connect a disc changer having the "O-N"

switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to

"N".

To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"

switch to this unit, the converter cord CA-

DS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A

are required as options.

If a model with no "O-N" switch is

connected, some unavailable functions and

information that cannot be displayed are

generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,

Magazine random play, and CD Text display.

Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,

C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers

can be connected.

2CAUTION

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the

LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The • To prevent short circuits when replacing a

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.

fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the

faceplate and the unit.

• During installation, do not use any screws

except for the ones provided. The use of

improper screws might result in damage to

the main unit.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Safety precautions

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 used the tape player many

times over a long period, magnetic powder

from the tapes and dust accumulates on the

tape head, causing noise and a deterioration

in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a

cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use

in car audio systems.

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• If the unit does not seem to be working

right, try pressing the reset button first. If

that does not solve the problem, consult

your Kenwood dealer.

Cleaning the Unit

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.

Handling Cassette Tapes

AUD

• Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone

slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a

pencil or the like in one of the spools.

Playing slack cassette tapes can result in the

tape tangling around the capstan and/or

pinch rollers, causing trouble.

• Do not play a deformed cassette or one

whose label is starting to come off, as it can

cause the unit to malfunction.

• Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as

above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other

spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near

heater outlets. They can deform the

cassette.

• Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,

such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes

are very thin, and can tangle easily around

the pinch rollers or other parts inside the

unit, causing unit failure.

2CAUTION

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

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.

Reset button

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult

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

• The illustrations of the display and the panel

appearing in this manual are examples used

to explain more clearly how the controls are

used. Therefore, what appears on the display

in the illustrations may differ from what

appears on the display on the actual

equipment, and some of the illustrations on

the display may represent something

impossible in actual operation.

• The functions that can be used and the

information that can be displayed will differ

depending on the external disc players being

connected.

• Remove a cassette tape from the unit when

not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a

tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the

tape head and cause unit malfunction.

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General features

Power

AUD

SRC/

PWR OFF

CLK

Turning on the power:

Press the SRC button.

NOTE

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures.

Turning off the power:

AUD

Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more.

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

NOTE

The status of the Code Security Function (page 26) is displayed

whenever the power is switched on.

"CODE ON" : Security Code has been registered

"CODE OFF" : Security Code has not been registered

∞

Release

button

ATT/

LOUD

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ATT indicator

Clock indicator

Volume

Increasing Volume:

Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.

LOUD indicator

System Q indicator

Speaker setting

indicator

KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B

Clock indicator

ATT indicator

Speaker

setting indicator

LOUD indicator

System Q indicator

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General features

function under Menu settings (page 32).

The Power OFF Timer function is enabled only after the security

code (page 26) is set up.

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

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

follows:

NOTE

Selecting AUX-name display

Holding down the DISP button for two seconds or more during

the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name

selection mode.

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select

"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.

The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the

DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

▼

Tuner mode

▼

Tape mode

▼

External disc control mode 1

▼

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

▼

Standby mode

Selecting the standby mode:

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

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

The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the

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

display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.

When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.

When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original

level.

NOTE

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

cannot be used.

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

that is connected.

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX

mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-

S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control

mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-

CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or

switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX

mode only).

NOTE

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

the attenuator function.

During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show

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

will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

• If you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that

turns the power off automatically will be activated.

To find out how to set the time on the timer, and how to cancel

the timer function, refer to the section on the Power OFF Timer

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is

on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

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

the loudness on and off.

with the System Q, according to types of speakers.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

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

2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.

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

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in. speaker ("SP 6*9/6inch") /

For 5/4 in. speaker ("SP 5/4inch")/

System Q

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types

of the music.

For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")

4 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode.

NOTE

Switching the Preset Sound Setting:

Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting

switches as follows:

Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and

treble.

Scan of Flat – Easy

(Default setting)

Easy

Jazz

Pops

User memory*

*User memory:

Flat

The unit returns to the state

adjusted the last time with

the audio control setting feature.

Top 40

Rock

As you proceed, each indicator would go on.

NOTE

The System Q function changes the values of the following

sound quality parameters:

Bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass

extend, middle centre frequency, middle level, middle quality

factor, treble centre frequency, and treble level.

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the

speaker setting mode.

Speaker Setting

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled

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General features

Adjustment

mode

Audio Control Setting

Adjust various parameters of sound quality.

Operation of Audio control button

4 button

Bass decreased.

Middle decreased.

¢ button

(Display)

1 Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter

Bass ("Bass")

Bass increased.

the control mode.

Middle("Middle")

Treble("Treble")

Balance("Balance")

Fader ("Fader")

Middle increased.

2 Selecting mode

Press either the FM or AM button.

Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will

change as follows:

Treble decreased.

Treble increased.

Right channel emphasized.

Left channel emphasized.

Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the

AM button reverses it.

Rear channel increased.

Front channel increased.

Volume Offset

("V Offset")

The sound level of

each source increased.

The sound level of

each source decreased.

Volume Offset

Fader

Bass

Middle

Treble

4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode.

NOTE

Balance

Determining the parameters in the audio control setting will clear

all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are replaced

with the values made in the audio control setting.

NOTE

Source tone memory

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

own memory in which to store the bass, middle and treble tone

settings.

The settings made for a particular source are then recalled

automatically whenever you use that source (e.g., FM mode uses

the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).

Clock display

3 Adjust each mode

Press the 4/¢ button.

Changing the Clock Display:

Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.

Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches

between the clock and each mode display.

NOTE

The clock indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed.

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TEL Mute

Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an

incoming call is received.

NOTE

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

phone.

When the telephone rings:

When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit

functions are temporarily interrupted.

Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call:

Press the SRC button.

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

original source is restored gradually.

Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:

Hang the phone up.

"CALL" disappears from the display.

The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is

returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.

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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 centre part of the faceplate, pull it out.

2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the control panel:

1 Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

2 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.

NOTE

Opening the control panel:

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be

damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate

in its special storage case whilst detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct

sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with

too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

1 Press the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open.

2 Push the bottom of the control panel and close the faceplate.

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.

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Tuner features

NOTE

SRC

Whilst the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, ▼, ▼ and SRC.

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

AUD

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

# 1-6

DISP

KRC-V679R

Band display

Frequency

ST indicator

Preset station number

AUTO indicator

KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B

Band display

Frequency

ST indicator

Preset station number

AUTO indicator

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Tuner features

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

Tuning

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

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is

obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is

selected.

2 Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the

station, for two seconds or more.

The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that

the data has been stored.

2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.

Each time you press the FM button, the band switches

between the FM1, FM2 and FM3.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

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

3 • Auto Seek Tuning

NOTE

Press the ¢ button to seek increasing frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies.

• Preset station seek tuning

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

(MW and LW) bands.

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).

NOTE

If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive

stations which were not originally memorized when travelling

long distances, the preset number is not displayed. In such

cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station

seek will receive channel 1.

Switching Display for Tuner

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

Switching the Display:

Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as

follows:

• Manual Tuning

Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.

Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

Programme Service name (only during RDS station reception)/

Station frequency

NOTE

• The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

received.

Radio text (only during RDS station reception)

• Please see the menu settings about selecting tuning mode.

(page 30)

Displaying Frequencies during programme service name

display:

Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.

The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five

seconds instead of the station name.

NOTE

Station Preset Memory

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

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

Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.

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RDS features

in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, “Waiting” will be

displayed.

TI/

VOL ADJ

PTY

2WARNING

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

driving.

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

AUD

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

# 1-6

DISP

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Band display

PTY indicator

TI indicator

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Band display

PTY indicator

TI indicator

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RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System)

Traffic Information Function

RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive

signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as

network information being transmitted from radio stations.

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

capability), the programme service name of the station is

displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly

which station is being received.

RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data

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

function automatically switches to the particular frequency

with the best reception for the particular network of stations

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

allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations,

broadcasting the same programme, that has better reception.

These include stations stored in the station preset memory

that you often listen to.

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

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

is broadcast.

Turning TI function On/Off:

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

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

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

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

indicator will turn on.

When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, “Traffic Info”

will be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset

volume.

If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin

begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin

ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will

begin playing again.

NOTE

Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically

switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band

is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again.

Enhanced Other Network

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

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

stations in a certain band.

Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit

information about other RDS stations that have traffic

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

transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts

transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches

to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.

NOTE

• When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to

another TI station.

• When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception

starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic

information stations with better reception.

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

station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network>

services, you can still have traffic information received.

• Holding down the TI button for one second or more when the

TI function is on in the tape or disc mode results in a change to

the frequency display of the traffic information station for five

seconds.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)

is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the

warning to be received.

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NOTE

Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News

Please see the menu settings (page 32) about switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and

news broadcasts.

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

2 Adjust the volume to the desired level.

3 Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.

The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the

data has been stored.

Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the

preset level.

NOTE

• The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner

reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the

listening volume of the tuner.

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

bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at

minimum.

Radio Text Scroll

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

to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

To scroll manually:

1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

To scroll automatically:

1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.

The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the text.

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RDS features

24. Jazz Music

(Jazz)

Programme Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected

kinds of programmes.

25. Country Music

26. National Music

27. Oldies Music

28. Folk Music

(Country)

(Nation M)

(Oldies)

(Folk M)

(Document)

1 Press the PTY button.

29. Documentary

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

Mode entered.

(Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28)

• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a

preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following

type of programmes:

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

automatically turn off.

NOTE

1. Music

4. Other Music

2. Speech

5. Serious Classical

3. News

6. Varied

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

NOTE

Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type

2 Select the type of programme to be received

• Press either the FM or AM button repeatedly until the type of

programme you want to listen to.

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

preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more.

The previously stored data for that button are erased and the

new programme type is stored.

The selection includes:

Speech

(Speech)

(Music)

(News)

Music

3 Seeking the selected programme type

1. News

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

2. Current Affairs

3. Information

4. Sports

(Affairs)

(Info)

with your selected type of programme.

The display blinks and the seek starts.

(Sport)

If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the

station is displayed and the station is tuned into.

"PTY Found" is displayed for about 30 seconds.

If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection

mode will turn off automatically.

5. Education

6. Drama

(Educate)

(Drama)

(Culture)

(Science)

(Varied)

7. Culture

8. Science

9. Varied

NOTE

10. Pop Music

11. Rock Music

12. Easy Listening Music

13. Light Classical

14. Serious Classical

15. Other Music

16. Weather

(Pop M)

(Rock M)

(Easy M)

(Light M)

(Classics)

(Other M)

(Weather)

(Finance)

If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed.

If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2

and 3 above.

Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of

Programme:

When "PTY Found" is displayed, perform auto seek tuning.

The tuner scans for another station with the same type of

programme.

17. Finance

18. Children’s programmes (Children)

19. Social Affairs

20. Religion

21. Phone In

22. Travel

(Social)

Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation:

(Religion)

(Phone In)

(Travel)

Press the PTY button.

23. Leisure

(Leisure)

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Cassette player features

Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY)

Function

PROG

SRC FM

Changing the display language to another language.

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

1 Press the PTY button.

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

Mode entered.

AUD

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

2 Enter the Changing Language Mode

Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode.

3 Changing the Display Language

Press the FM or AM button.

Release

button

B NR

B.S REP

MTL DISP

Each time the button is pressed, the display language will

change as follows:

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English

Spanish

French

Dutch

German

Swedish

Tape running display

Play side

IN indicator

Portuguese

Norwegian

4 Press the DISP button to end the changing language mode.

MTL indicator B NR indicator

KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B

Tape running display

Play side

IN indicator

MTL indicator B NR indicator

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Cassette player features

the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.

• Whilst the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0,

ATT, ▼, ▼ and SRC.

Playing Cassette Tapes

Loading and Playing Cassettes:

Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing

the cassette insertion slot.

Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert

it in the slot. The tape will start playing.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it

locks.

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

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes

Fast Forwarding Tapes:

2CAUTION

Press the FM button.

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.

Rewinding Tapes:

Press the AM button.

Cancelling:

Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:

Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tape mode is

obtained.

Press the PROG button.

Normal tape play returns.

"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.

Using Dolby B Noise Reduction

Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system.

Ejecting Cassettes:

Press the release button and slide open the faceplate.

Press the 0 button.

Turning Dolby NR On/Off:

The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.

Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it

locks.

Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.

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

2CAUTION

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

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

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

then operate the unit.

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition.

Doing so will cause breakdown.

Switching Tape Types

Select type of tape being played.

NOTE

Switching Tape Types:

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

and to select the tape type.

• Remove a cassette from the unit when not listening to it for a

whilst. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to

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

Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types:

they last for 4 seconds or more.

Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation:

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

Press the PROG button.

Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to

suffer.

Blank Skip

Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track

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

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

powered on.

Using DPSS (Direct Programme Search System)

Skip forwards or backwards to other tracks during playback.

Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks

(Rewind DPSS):

Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off:

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

forth.

off.

“B.Skip ON” is displayed when the blank skip function is

turned on.

You can skip up to 9 tracks this way.

Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the

indicated number of tracks.

NOTE

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

may not work correctly.

• Sections recorded at low levels may trigger the blank skip

function if they last for 10 seconds or more.

Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):

Press the ¢ button.

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

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Up to 9 tracks can be skipped.

Playback is continued after the tape is fast forwarded by the

indicated number of tracks.

NOTE

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

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

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

beginning of the previous track and not the one you are

listening to.

• The DPSS function "knows" where a track begins by detecting

the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between tracks).

However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 seconds or

contains noise, DPSS may not operate correctly. Furthermore,

quiet intervals within a song are detected as "blank spaces" if

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Cassette player features

External disc control features

Music Repeat

Repeatedly plays the current track.

SRC FM

Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off:

Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on

and off.

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

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

AUD

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

Cancelling Music Repeat Function:

VOL ADJ NAME.S

Press either the REP or PROG button.

NOTE

The music repeat function "knows" where a track begins by

detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between

tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4

seconds or contains noise, this function may not operate

correctly. Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may

trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more.

SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP/

NAME.S

KRC-V679R

Track time

Track number

Switching Display for Cassette Tapes

Switch the display that appears whilst tapes are playing.

Switching the Tape display:

Disc number

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

play switches as follows:

KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B

Play side + Tape counter

Play side + Tape running

Play side

Track number

Track time

NOTE

The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an

approximation of the elapsed time.

Disc number

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Playing Disc mode

This function permits the connection of optional players and

the playing of discs.

Track time

Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset)

Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Playing Discs:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc

control mode.

The disc will start playing.

NOTE

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

that is connected.

Mode Display Examples

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

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

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

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

function (page 24).

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

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

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which

the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is

displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for

MD.

Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:

Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.

Press the same button again to start play again.

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting

the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution

messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.

• 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.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".

Switching Display for Discs

Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

Switching Display for Discs:

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

play switches as follows:

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External disc control features

NOTE

Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play

(For disc changers)

You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the

last track on a disc.

Fast Forwarding Disc Play:

Hold down on the ¢ button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing Disc Play:

Hold down on the 4 button.

Release your finger to play the disc at the point.

NOTE

Disc Search

You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the

model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is

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

point normal play automatically resumes.

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc

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

Making a Reverse Disc Search:

Press the AM button 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.

Making a Forward Disc Search:

Press the FM button to display the desired disc number.

Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number

increases by one.

Track Search

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc

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

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.

NOTE

Making a Reverse Track Search:

“Load” is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc

changer.

Press the 4 button to display the desired track number.

Press once to search back to the beginning of the current

track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous

track, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

NOTE

(For disc changers)

Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches

back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not

"recycled" to the last track on the disc.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the current track or disc.

Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off:

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

off as follows :

Making a Forward Track Search:

Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number.

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

forward to the track after that, and so forth.

Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

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Random Play

▼

Track Repeat ON

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

▼

Disc Repeat ON

1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on

and off.

▼

Repeat OFF

“Random ON” is displayed when random play is turned on.

The display of the track number changes continuously as the

next track is being selected.

When the track has been selected, play starts.

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

played.

“Repeat ON”/”T-Repeat ON” is displayed and the track

number blinks in the display when track repeat is on.

“Disc Repeat ON”/”D-Repeat ON” is displayed and the disc

number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.

NOTE

Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the

random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing

(with the random play function still turned on).

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

Another track is selected and played.

NOTE

Track Scan

Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until

you find the track that you want to listen to.

Starting the Track Scan:

Press the SCAN button. “Scan ON” is displayed and the first

10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played

in order.

The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.

Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:

Press the SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on

listening to a track normally.

NOTE

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

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

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External disc control features

When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is

displayed in one scrolling display.

Magazine Random Play

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

order.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

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

function on and off.

NOTE

• Please see the menu settings (page 32) about switching

between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

• Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.

• You cannot use the text scroll function during magazine random

play.

“M.Random ON” is displayed when magazine random play is

turned on.

The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously

as the next track is being selected.

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

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

being played.

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

Another disc/track is selected and played.

NOTE

Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

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

• The time needed for random selection depends on the number

of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

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.

• The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the

Magazine random play as well as whilst a disc title or track title

is displayed.

Text / Title Scroll

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

to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the

setting of scrolling in the menu.

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

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

entered.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be

made.

To scroll manually:

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

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

desired position.

2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results

in one scrolling display of the titles.

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

To scroll automatically:

button to the right.

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

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

entered change as listed below.

The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.

NOTE

Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.

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Menu settings

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

FM MENU

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KDC-__ Only)

PROG

/PTY

PWR OFF

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

Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ﬂ â ä ê

AUD

LOUD

SCAN

B.S/RDM

REP

MTL/M.RDM

DISP

VOL ADJ NAME.S

îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › ﬁ

(KDC-__ Only)

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

DISP

# 1-6

the name.

6 Press the NAME.S button.

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

cancelled.

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

stored with the characters input so far.

KRC-V679R

Menu display

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.

NEWS indicator

RDS indicator

AUTO indicator

• 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.

KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B

Menu display

NEWS indicator

RDS indicator

AUTO indicator

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Menu settings

Menu System

Code Security Function

You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu

mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the

following operations.

After a security code has been registered, power cannot be

restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the

code is first input.

NOTE

1 Enter the menu mode

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

"MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.

The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current

settings displayed.

All the steps in this procedure (1 through 7) must be completed

before the code security function can be turned on. However,

once the procedure is finished, it need not be repeated.

Once the code security function has been activated, “Security”

disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be

possible to cancell this function afterwards.

2 Selecting function to set

Press the FM button to search through the functions until you

see the one you want to adjust in the display.

Press the AM button to search through the functions

backward.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

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

2 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

Function items change in the order of features that follow in

the menu system.

"MENU" is displayed first and then “Security” is displayed.

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

tone function from on to off, first search through the

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

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

more.

"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.

3 Changing setting for currently displayed function

Press either the 4 or ¢ button.

The setting will change for each function.

4 Press the preset button and enter your security code.

Use the security code shown on your Car Audio Passport.

Example: Enter "3510" as your code, pressing the buttons as

follows:

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

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

4 Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.

# Times

pressed

Step

Button to press

Display

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, the

News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the

Alarm function.

“3”

“5”

“1”

“0”

5 Hold down the DISP button for three seconds or more.

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

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"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button

operation. It can be switched on or off.

6 Press the Preset button and input the security code again.

7 Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more.

"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the code security

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.

Display and setting:

"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)

"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.

NOTE

The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

NOTE

If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode

will be cancelled automatically. Follow the steps from 3 to 7

above again.

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 6 and 7 above, and input the security code.

You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"

appears in the display.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.

NOTE

This adjustment is available only when the automatic time

adjustment is set to off. (page 28)

NOTE

Display and setting:

If you enter the wrong code, “Waiting” is displayed and you

cannot make further input of the code for a fixed interval (see

table below), which grows longer each time you enter the wrong

code.

1 Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function

in the menu system.

2 Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or

more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode.

The time display will blink.

When "CODE" is displayed, you can make input again.

Number of wrong

inputs

Interval until next input

is allowed

3 • Adjusting the hours

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

button to make the hours go back.

5 minutes

1 hour

• Adjusting the minutes

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

4 button to make the minutes go back.

24 hours

4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment

The number of wrong inputs is displayed.

mode.

Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the

clock counting.

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Menu settings

"Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part

of the display. (Default setting)

"Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper

part of the display and the IN indicator .

Automatic Time Adjustment

With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time

automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations

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

set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment

function is turned off.

Display and setting:

"SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment (Default setting)

"SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment

Function of the KRC-V679R

Variable Illumination Colour Setting

You can set the display to a desired colour.

Adjusting Time Automatically:

Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.

The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.

NOTE

Display and setting:

The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to

is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in

such a case.

1 Select the display "Color" during the selecting function in the

menu mode.

2 To set a colour manually:

Hold down on the 4 or ¢ button.

Pressing the ¢ button advances the colour, and pressing the

4 button reverses it.

When the desirable colour is appeared, release the button.

3 To make the popular colours appear:

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the colour of the button illumination between

green and red.

Press the preset button(#1-4) for the desired color.

The buttons #1-4 are preset for the following four colours:

#1: White

#2: Red

#3: Blue

Display and setting:

“Button Green” : The colour of the illumination is green.

“Button Red” : The colour of the illumination is red.

#4: Blue Green

4 To switch colours depending on the situation:

(Situational Mode)

Each time you press the #6 button, the mode switches as

follows:

Switching Graphic Display

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

display if there is too much information in the display.

Display and setting:

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"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"

▼

NOTE

Scan Mode

▼

The initial setting value is "5".

SRC Mode

(Changing colours depending on the source being played)

▼

Time Mode

(Colour changes every six hours)

▼

Situational Mode off

Dimmer

You can dim the display.

When the Situational Mode is off, the original colour setting

resumes.

NOTE

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

is not connected.

5 To finely adjust blue: (Blue Adjust Mode)

Press the #3 button for two seconds or more to enter the

blue adjust mode.

Display and setting:

The 4 and ¢ buttons are used to adjust the blue color

"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting)

"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.

tones, respectively.

Press the #3 button to end the blue adjust mode.

6 To store the colour setting in the memory:

(colour preset memory)

After adjusting the illumi colours, press the #5 button for two

seconds to store the colour setting in the memory.

Pressing the #5 button again recalls the stored colours from

the memory.

Function of the KRC-V679R/KRC-679R

External Amp Control

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the

NOTE

main unit.

The Blue Adjust mode setting cannot be stored in memory.

Display and setting:

7 Press the MENU button to end the Variable Illumination Colour

“AMP Bass FLT” : Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting)

“AMP Bass +6” : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).

“AMP Bass +12” : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

Setting mode.

NOTE

As of December 2000, the power amplifiers controllable by the

main unit are as follows:

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

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.

Display and setting:

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Menu settings

Selecting Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>

News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout

Setting

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.

You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current

listening source, including other radio stations. When the

News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting

allows you to set the interval during which further news

interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news

interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.

Display and setting:

"Auto 1" : Auto seek tuning mode (Default setting)

"Auto 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode

"Manual" : Manual tuning mode

Display and setting:

“News OFF” (Default setting) , “News 00min” - “News

90min”

(min= minutes)

: When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the

News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up.

When a news bulletin is received, "NEWS" will be displayed

and reception will begin at the preset volume.

Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in

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

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

when you are travelling and do not know what stations are

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

NOTE

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

be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is

received.

• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-

code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other

Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.

• If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band,

the band is switched automatically to the FM band.

However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn

off the function.

Display and setting:

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

in the menu system.

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

more to start auto memory function.

The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.

When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset

memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays

the last station received.

NOTE

Local Seek Function <In Tuner mode>

• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry

takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS

capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for

FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.

• When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory

entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.

• When the Traffic Information function is on, only the local traffic

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

stations with relatively poor reception.

Display and setting:

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

"Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off. (Default setting)

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information station frequency will be stored.

Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:

Press the 4/¢ button whilst auto memory entry is taking

place to stop the process.

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

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

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

region is restricted.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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

The number of the recalled station is displayed.

Display and setting:

"Regional ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on. (Default

setting)

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

NOTE

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different

programmes or use different programme service names.

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to

another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the

same RDS network with better reception.

The RDS indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.

Auto TP Seek Function

Display and setting:

When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are

experienced when listening to a traffic information station,

another traffic information station with better reception will be

searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is

first powered on.

"AF ON" : The AF function is on. (Default setting)

"AF OFF" : The AF function is off.

NOTE

When no other stations with stronger reception are available for

the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the

incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function

in such a case.

Display and setting:

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

If the traffic information station you are tuned to

experiences poor reception, this function

automatically seeks another TP station. (Default

setting)

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

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Menu settings

The Power OFF Timer function is enabled only after the security

code (page 26) is set up.

Monaural Reception

When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will

reduce noise and improve listening conditions.

Display and setting:

“MONO ON” : The monaural reception is on.

“MONO OFF” : The monaural reception is off. (Default setting)

Text Scroll <In FM or External disc control mode>

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

scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between

manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling

“Scroll MANU/Scroll Manual” : Manual scrolling (Default

setting)

Power OFF Timer

Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when you

selected Standby mode.

If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is

automatically turned off.

Display and setting:

“OFF – – – –” : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled.

“OFF 20min” : Unit's power goes OFF after 20 minutes.

(Default setting)

“OFF 40min” : Unit's power goes OFF after 40 minutes.

“OFF 60min” : Unit's power goes OFF after 60 minutes.

NOTE

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Accessories

2CAUTION

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

consult your Kenwood dealer.

External view

Number of items

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

antenna cord has an ISO plug.

• Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by

inserting jacks until they lock completely.

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• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if

the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant

voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked

with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the

ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,

connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned

on and off with the ignition key.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not

caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with

the same rating.

• Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the

car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short

circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the

unconnected cables or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which

they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if

you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part

in the car.

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2CAUTION

The use of any accessories except for those provided might

result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the

accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,

indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar

material.

• Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection.

See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the

faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output cable connections for each

unit.

3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness.

4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the

speaker connector in your vehicle.

5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the

external power connector on your vehicle.

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the reset button.

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)

Antenna Cord (ISO)

Connector Function Guide

FM/AM

antenna input

Pin Numbers for

Cable Colour

Functions

ISO Connectors

Rear left output (White)

Rear right output (Red)

Front left output (White)

External Power

Connector

A–4

A–5

A–6

A–7

A–8

Yellow

Blue/White

Orange/White Dimmer

Red

Battery

Power Control

Front right output (Red)

To KENWOOD disc changer/

Ignition (ACC)

Earth (Ground)

Connection

DAB control input/

KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-

SS100

Black

Speaker

Connector

Fuse(10A)

NOTE

To connect these leads, refer to the

relevant instruction manuals.

B–1

B–2

B–3

B–4

B–5

B–6

B–7

B–8

Purple

Purple/Black

Gray

Gray/Black

White

White/Black

Green

Rear Right (+)

Rear Right (–)

Front Right (+)

Front Right (–)

Front Left (+)

Front Left (–)

Rear Left (+)

Rear Left (–)

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)

External amplifier control cable

(Pink / Black)

Green/Black

(KRC-V679R/ KRC-679R only)

To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the

amplifier having the external amp

control function.

EXT.CONT.

Battery cable (Yellow)

TEL mute cable (Brown)

Ignition cable (Red)

Connect to the terminal that is

grounded when either the telephone

rings or during conversation.

TEL MUTE

NOTE

To connect the KENWOOD navigation

system, consult your navigation manual.

A–7 Pin (Red)

Power control/ Motor antenna

control cable (Blue/White)

P.CONT.OUT

Connect either to the power control

terminal when using the optional

power amplifier, or to the antenna

control terminal in the vehicle.

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A

ANT.CONT.

NOTE

If no connections are

made, do not let the cable

come out from the tab.

Connector B

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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Installation

▼

Installation

2WARNING

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.34)

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the

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

connections to prevent damage to the unit.

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1

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

make the connection as illustrated.

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8)

(commercially

available)

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

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

the constant power supply.

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Bend the tabs of the

mounting sleeve

with a screwdriver or

similar utensil and

attach it in place.

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

Self-tapping

screw

(commercially

available)

Metal mounting

strap

(commercially

available)

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

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

the ignition.

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

NOTE

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

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

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

3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not

connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the

constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins

are connected to the constant power supply).

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

NOTE

When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power

will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always

make sure to turn off the unit's power when the ignition is

turned off. To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the

ignition cable (ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned

on and off with the ignition key.

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Installation

▼

Removing the hard rubber frame

Removing the Unit

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 36)”

and then remove the hard rubber frame.

Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and

then remove the faceplate.

Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on

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.

the back panel.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each

side, as shown.

Screw (M4X8)

(commercially

available)

Catch facing up

Lock

Catch

Accessory2

Removal tool

Accessory2

Removal tool

Push upward the removal

tool toward the top, and

pull out the unit halfway

whilst pressing towards the

inside.

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.

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.

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Installation

▼

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.

Refer to the function "Theft deterrent faceplate" (page 10) and

remove the faceplate.

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

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from

the unit.

Accessory4

Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.

Refer to the section "Theft deterrent faceplate (page 10)" and

then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 × 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.

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.

Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The power does not turn on.

The fuse has blown.

After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace

the fuse with one having the same rating.

No ACC position on vehicle ignition.

Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.

If you have selected Standby

mode, the power will go OFF

automatically.

The Power Off Timer function has been activated.

If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically,

cancel the Power Off Timer function.

Nothing happens when the

buttons are pressed.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

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

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended.

Pull out the antenna all the way.

The antenna control cable is not connected.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The memory is erased when

the ignition is turned off.

The battery cable has not been connected to the proper

terminal.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The TEL mute function does

not work.

The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.

Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on

"Connecting Cables to Terminals".

The TEL mute function turns

on even though the TEL mute

cable is not connected.

The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car.

Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of

the car.

Free switching of the sound

quality.

The system Q function is set on Scan mode.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode. (see p. 7).

Audio control setting cannot be

achieved.

Refer to the “System Q” page and switch it to a

function other than Scan mode.(see p. 7).

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

No sound can be heard, or the

volume is low.

The Attenuator function is turned on.

Turn off the Attenuator function.

The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to

one side.

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected

incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring

harness correctly. See the section on "Connecting

Cables to Terminals".

The cassette tape is bad.

Try playing another cassette tape. If no problem is

experienced, the first tape was bad.

The values of Volume offset are low.

Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 8)

Press the Eject button.

The tape does not go in. /

No sound can be heard even

though the tape display is made.

The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the

tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode

to tape mode even though no tape is in.

The tape head is dirty.

Clean the tape head, referring to the section on

"Cleaning the tape head" (see page 4).

The sound quality is poor or

distorted.

A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car.

The speakers are not wired correctly.

Check the speaker wiring.

Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output

terminal is connected to a different speaker.

Can’t remove tape.

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.

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Troubleshooting Guide

External disc control mode

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The disc control mode cannot

be selected.

No cable has been connected to the disc changer input

terminal on the unit.

Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on

the unit.

The specified disc does not

play, but another one plays

instead.

The specified CD is very dirty.

Clean the CD.

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labelled side up.

The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.

Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the

specified disc.

The disc is severely scratched.

Something is touching the disc changer.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Try another disc instead.

The sound skips.

Remove whatever is touching it.

If skipping happens at the same place when the car is

stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD.

The display shows that the

changer is being played, but no

sound can be heard.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

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

The specified track does not

play.

Random play or magazine random play has been

selected.

Turn off the random play or magazine random play

function.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track

scan, random play, and

magazine random play start by

themselves.

The setting is not cancelled.

The settings for these functions remain on until the

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

turned off or the source changed.

Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW

Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-

R/CD-RW.

Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the

CD-R/CD-RW.

Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:

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

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is

entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

recommended actions.

No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

Eject

]

Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

]

Insert the CD.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

No Disc

]

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

TOC Error

]

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.

]

Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

Blank Disc

No Tr Disc

NO PANEL

No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.

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

]

Replace it.

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

E-77

]

Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre.

Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

Mecha Error

]

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.

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),

stopping all operation.

Hold Error

]

Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F),

the disc starts playing again.

If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled.

]

Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected.

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Audio section

Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω

Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz

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

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

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

Maximum output power.................................................47 W × 4

Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)...........................29 W × 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

MW tuner section

Frequency range (9 kHz Space).....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV

General

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

Current consumption.............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 158 mm

Weight ................................................................................1.5 kg

LW tuner section

Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV

Cassette player section

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

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

Frequency response ( 3 dB) (70 µs)......................30 Hz – 20 kHz

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

Signal to Noise ratio

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

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

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