CASSETTE RECEIVER
KRC-709
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-709 Serial number
©B64-1906-00 (KW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer to be
connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to
"N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100
available as an option may be required. For
details, consult your Kenwood dealer.
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.
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
• 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.
2
2CAUTION
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
• 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.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety precautions
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
• The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players being
connected.
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 fails to operate properly, press the
RESET button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the RESET button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the RESET button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
Handling Cassette Tapes
• Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone
slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a
pencil or the like in one of the spools.
Playing slack cassette tapes can result in the
tape tangling around the capstan and/or
pinch rollers, causing trouble.
• Do not play a deformed cassette or one
whose label is starting to come off, as it can
cause the unit to malfunction.
• Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as 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.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
PROG
AUD
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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.
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.24) to prevent theft.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
2CAUTION
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.
• 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.
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General features
Power
Q/
AUD
SRC/
PWR OFF
CLK ANG
5
You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the
faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the
unit, and shutting off the audio.
Power ON/OFF:
PROG
PWR OFF
When you turn your vehicle's ignition on, the unit's power will
also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control
panel.
AUD
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When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will
reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu. The unit's power will turn off.
Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period.
For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page 10).
∞
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ATT/
LOUD
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NOTE
• When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and
return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the
action.
Clock indicator
ATT indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
• The status of the security code function (page 24) is display
whenever the power is switched on.
"CODE ON" : Security code has been registered
"CODE OFF" : Security code has not been registered
2CAUTION
Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles
• Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is
reversed.
• Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit,
including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit’s
mechanism.
LOUD indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
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General features
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.
Switching Modes
Switching Modes:
Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode
switches as follows:
M
Tuner mode
M
Volume
Tape mode
M
Increasing Volume:
External disc control mode 1
M
Press the 5 button to turn up the volume.
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode
M
Decreasing Volume:
Standby mode
Press the ∞ button to turn down the volume.
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.
Attenuator
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
NOTE
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which
cannot be used.
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.
• 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.
NOTE
Selecting AUX-name display
Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the
AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection
mode.
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Loudness
Speaker Setting
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is
This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled
turned down.
with the System Q, according to types of speakers.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.
1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.
Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the
loudness on and off.
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") /
For the OEM speaker ("SP O.E.M.")
4 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode.
NOTE
System Q
You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types
of the music.
Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and
treble
Switching the Preset Sound Setting:
Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting
switches as follows:
Scan of Flat – Easy
Easy
Jazz
Pops
(Default setting)
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 center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass
extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality
factor, treble center frequency, and treble level.
Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the
speaker setting mode.
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General features
Audio Control Setting
Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
Adjustment
mode
Operation of Audio control button
4 button
Bass decreased.
Middle decreased.
¢ button
(Display)
1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the
Bass ("Bass")
Middle("Middle")
Treble("Treble")
Balance("Balance")
Fader("Fader")
Bass increased.
control mode.
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 would
clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are
replaced with the values in the audio control setting.
NOTE
Source tone memory
Each source (tape, CD, 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 recalled
automatically whenever you use that source (for example, FM
mode uses the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.).
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.
3 Adjust each mode
Press the 4/¢ button.
Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed.
Sliding the faceplate:
Press the ANG button for at least one second.
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NOTE
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under setting 2.
• The face plate angle cannot be adjusted during tape play.
Forced Closing
This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is
being serviced etc.
Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):
Press the SRC button for at least one second.
The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to
hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate
during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the
faceplate" (page 10).
NOTE
• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn
off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object
and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it
off again to have it close properly.
• Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the
faceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit.
• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left
closed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open
no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off.
You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone
else drive your car by keeping it closed this way.
To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
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General features
Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter
theft.
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.
2CAUTION
Removing 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.
1
Choose the way from among the following and open the
faceplate.
Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one
second when the control panel has been hidden.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out during the
period which you have set in the "Time setting for removing
the faceplate" (page 26) in the menu.
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.
Clock display
2CAUTION
Changing the Clock Display:
• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully
open. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might
result in damage to the unit.
Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches
between the clock and each mode display.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without
attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate
bracket to be deformed.
NOTE
The clock indicator lights while the clock is displayed.
• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after
removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause
damage to the unit.
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.
• 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:
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Tuner features
AUTO
/AME
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FM
SRC
PROG
PWR OFF
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Frequency
ST indicator
Preset station number
Band display
AUTO indicator
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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
station with a single touch of a button.
Selecting Tuning Mode:
Press the AUTO button.
Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as
follows.
1 Select the band/station that you want to have stored.
M
2 Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for
at least two seconds.
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
Manual (Manual Tuning)
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
Tuning:
1 Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner
mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been
selected.
NOTE
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).
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
Auto Memory Entry
3 • Auto Seek Tuning
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.
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).
• Manual Tuning
Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step.
Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.
1 Select the band for auto memory entry.
2 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
NOTE
The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being
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the last station received.
the name.
NOTE
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
You can enter up to eight characters for each name.
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.
1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to
enter.
• 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.
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 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
4 Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be
entered change as listed below.
You can change the display used when listening to the radio.
Changing the Display:
Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character.
Characters that can be displayed are as follows.
Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as
follows:
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
Station frequency
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
SNPS name (only when being preset)
Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , . / \ < > [ ]
Special characters: á à é è íìó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹fl
îï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi
â ä ê ë
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
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Cassette player features
Playing Cassette Tapes
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SRC FM
Loading and Playing Cassettes:
Press the 0(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate,
showing the cassette (insertion) slot. Holding the cassette with
the tape exposed to the right, insert in the slot.
The faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing.
The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.
PROG
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Playing Cassettes Already Loaded:
Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tape
mode. "TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been
selected.
The tape will start playing.
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B NR
B.S REP
MTL DISP
AM
0
Listening to the other side:
Press the 38 button.
Tape play switches to the other side.
Eject:
Press the 0(EJECT) button to stop tape play. The faceplate will
slide to eject the tape.
Tape running display
Play side
Press the 0(EJECT) button to close the faceplate.
2CAUTION
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.
B NR indicator
MTL indicator
IN indicator
NOTE
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
• 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
the tape head and cause unit malfunction.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes
Fast Forwarding Tapes:
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Press the FM button.
Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)
Skip forward or backward to other tracks during playback.
Rewinding Tapes:
Press the AM button.
Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks
(Rewind DPSS):
Canceling:
Press the 38 button.
Normal tape play will begin.
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.
You can skip up to nine tracks.
Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the
indicated number of tracks.
Using Dolby B Noise Reduction
Listen to tapes recorded using Dolby B NR.
Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS):
Press the ¢ button.
Turning Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off:
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.
Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.
The B NR indicator lights up when it is turned on.
Playback is continued after the tape is fast forwarded by the
indicated number of tracks.
NOTE
• 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.
Switching Tape Types
Select type of tape being played.
• 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.
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)
Canceling DPSS While It Is Operating:
Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to
suffer.
Press the 38 button.
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Cassette player features
on.
NOTE
Using DPSS with the Remote
Directly input the number of tracks to skip during playback.
• 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.
1 Enter the number of tracks you want to skip using the number
buttons on the remote.
Up to nine tracks can be skipped.
2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button while the number is
blinking, depending on whether you want to skip backward or
forward.
Playback starts after the tape rewinds or fast forwards by the
specified number of tracks.
NOTE
Music Repeat
Repeatedly plays the track currently being listened to.
• 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.
Turning Music Repeat On/Off:
Press the REP button to switch music repeat on/off.
"Repeat ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on.
• 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, 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.
Canceling Music Repeat:
Press either the REP or 38 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.
Canceling DPSS While It Is Operating:
Press the 38 button.
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.
Switching Display for Cassette Tapes
Switch the display that appears while tapes are playing.
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:
Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and
off.
"B.Skip ON" is displayed when the blank skip function is turned
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External disc control features
38
SRC FM
Play side + Tape counter
Play side + Tape running
Play side
PROG
PWR OFF
AUD
ANG
NOTE
LOUD
B
NR
SCAN
B.S/RDM
REP
MTL/M.RDM
AUTO
AME
DISP
NAME.S
The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an
approximation of the elapsed time.
4
¢
SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP/
NAME.S
AM
Track time
Track number
Disc number
— 17 —
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) (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
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
• "DISC1" , "DISC2" ...when two disc changers are connected
• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name
function (page 20). 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.
• 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.
Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:
Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
Press the same button again to start play again.
NOTE
• When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc
in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer
has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts
playing it.
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
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:
Reversing Disc Play:
Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc
play switches as follows:
Hold down on the 4 button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
NOTE
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the
model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is
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canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play will automatically resume.
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 forward or backward 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
"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.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
Track / Disc Repeat
Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to.
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.
Turning Repeat Play On/Off:
Making a Forward Track Search:
Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and
off as follows:
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.
M
Track Repeat ON
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
M
NOTE
Disc Repeat ON
M
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the
last track on a disc.
Repeat OFF
"Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number
blinks in the display when track repeat is on.
"D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the
display when disc repeat is on.
Disc Search
NOTE
Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc
changer.
Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc.
Making a Reverse Disc Search:
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External disc control features
Track Scan
Magazine Random Play
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until
you find the track that you want to listen to.
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Starting the Track Scan:
1 Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on
and off.
Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10
seconds of each track will be played, in order.
The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.
"M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is
turned on.
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.
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
• 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 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.
Random Play
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off.
"Random 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.
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)
Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.
When the track has been selected, play will begin.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.
1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
NOTE
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 while a disc title or track title
is displayed.
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.
2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button.
Another track will be selected and played.
2 Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is
entered.
NOTE
Random play is canceled when you eject the disc.
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be
— 20 —
made.
3 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.
4 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.
Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z
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
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for
the name.
6 Press the NAME.S button.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is
canceled.
If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be
stored with the characters input so far.
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.
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External disc control features
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.
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP)
(Function of Remote)
If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to
in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start
playing it.
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.
1 Press the DNPP button on the remote.
"DNPP" will appear in the display, and the disc name preset
play mode is entered.
To scroll manually:
The preset names/disc titles of the disc in the disc changer to
which you are currently listening are successively displayed for
five seconds each.
In any of the units that are connected, discs that have not
been disc name preset will display "NO NAME".
1 Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
2 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.
• You cannot use the text scroll function during magazine random
play.
NOTE
• This function can only be used in disc changers that were
manufactured or sold as of 1997. Also note that some units
cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been
made by the unit that is playing.
• Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before
will appear as "NO ACCESS" when the disc names are
displayed. When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO
ACCESS" display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it to
display the disc name. Also note that "NO DISC" will be
displayed when a disc has not been loaded.
Rapid display (forward / reverse):
Press the DISC+ or DISC– button.
Pressing the DISC+ button will rapidly display the preset
names/disc titles in order.
Pressing the DISC– button will rapidly display the preset
names/disc titles in reverse order.
2 When the name appears for the disc you want to play
Press the OK button.
The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled, and the disc
name preset play (DNPP) mode will end.
To cancel DNPP mode:
Press the DNPP button.
The disc name preset play (DNPP) mode will be canceled.
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Menu settings
Menu System
You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu
mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the
following operations.
SRC FM MENU
38
PROG
PWR OFF
1 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.
AUD
ANG
LOUD
B
NR
SCAN
B.S/RDM
REP
MTL/M.RDM
AUTO
AME
DISP
NAME.S
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.
Function items change in the order of features that follow in
the menu system.
4
¢
# 1-4
DISP
AM
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.
Menu display
3 Changing setting for currently displayed function
Press either the 4 or ¢ button.
The setting will change for each function.
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.
NOTE
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished.
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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 8 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"
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be
possible to cancel this function afterwards.
6 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.
2 Select the four digits to use in your security code.
NOTE
7 Press the Preset button and input the security code again.
8 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.
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 first and then "Security" is displayed.
NOTE
4 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second.
"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.
If you input an incorrect security code, the code setting mode
will be canceled automatically. Follow the steps from 4 to 8
above again.
5 Press the preset button and enter the security code that you
have selected in step 2.
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 7 and 8 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
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.
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Touch Sensor Tone
Selectable Illumination
This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button
operation. It can be switched on or off.
You can switch the color of the button illumination between
green and red.
Display and setting:
Display and setting:
"Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting)
"Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off.
"Button Green": The color of the illumination is green.
"Button Red" : The color of the illumination is red.
NOTE
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
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.
Manual Time Adjustment
Adjust the time manually.
Display and setting:
"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.
Display and setting:
1 Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function
in the menu system.
2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least one second to
enter the Manual time adjustment mode.
The time display will blink.
3 • Adjusting the hours
Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM
button to make the hours go back.
Contrast Adjustment
This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display.
• Adjusting the minutes
Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the
4 button to make the minutes go back.
Display and setting:
"Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10"
4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment
mode.
NOTE
Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the
clock counting.
The initial setting value is "5".
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Menu settings
Dimmer
Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
You can dim the display.
This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled
and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual
scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.
NOTE
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire
is not connected.
Display and setting:
"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling (Default setting)
"Scroll MANU" : Manual scrolling
Display and setting:
"Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting)
"Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.
Time setting for removing the faceplate
You can set the interval during which the open control panel
cannot reverse to be hidden. During the period you have set,
the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket.
Display and setting:
"Off Wait" : 0s / 3s (Default setting) / 5s / 10s / 15s / 20s / 25s
(s=seconds)
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC)
<In FM reception of Tuner mode>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Display and setting:
"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on. (Default setting)
"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.
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Basic Operations of remote
2CAUTION
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the
dashboard.
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:
Use two "AAA"-size batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as
illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a
doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
NOTE
• The provided batteries are intended for use in operation
checking, and their service life may be short.
• When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace
both of the batteries with new ones.
• A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on
the unit that is connected.
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Basic Operations of remote
Basic operations
Tuner features
• VOLUME buttons
• 4/¢ (TUNE) buttons
Press the + button to turn the volume up.
Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks (using the
preset tuning mode).
Press the – button to turn the volume down.
Press the ¢ button to make increasing seeks (using the preset
tuning mode).
Use to move the cursor left or right during station name input.
• SRC button
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as
follows:
• AM/FM buttons
M
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,
and FM3 bands.
Tuner mode
M
Tape mode
M
During station name input, selects digits and symbols.
External disc control mode 1
• OK button
M
During station name input, stores the already input data in
memory and ends the input mode.
External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode
M
Standby mode
• 38 button
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station
name.
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).
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.
• ATT button
Turns down the volume quickly. To return the volume to its
original level, press the button again. Turning the volume up, or
turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
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• DNPP button
Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode.
Cassette player features
• 4/¢ buttons
Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the
current track.
Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next
track.
• AM button
Rewinds the tape.
• FM button
Fast forwards the tape.
• 38 button
Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast
forward and rewind, this button stops the tape and starts playing
it.
External disc control features
• 4/¢ buttons
Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.
Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward.
Use to move the cursor while entering disc name.
• DISC buttons
Press the DISC– button to search through the discs backward.
Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward.
Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.
• 38 button
When a disc is playing, this button pauses the play.
Press the same button again to start play again.
Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc
name.
• OK button
During disc name input, stores the already input data in memory
and ends the input mode.
Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode.
— 29 —
Accessories
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
External view
External view
......... Number of items
disconnect the - battery.
......... Number of items
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the - battery.
1
2
3
7
.........1
.........1
8
9
0
.........1
.........2
.........1
8. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to
make the faceplate control panel appear.
.........1
.........1
2CAUTION
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect
the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and
off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a
power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery
wires, the battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with
the same rating.
• 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.
4
5
6
.........1
.........2
.........2
2CAUTION
• 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.
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your
unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.
• 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.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
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.
Front left output (White)
2CAUTION
Front right output (Red)
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.
Rear left output (White)
Rear right output (Red)
Fuse (10A)
To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/
FM/AM antenna input
L
KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100
R
REAR FRONT
NOTE
To connect these leads, refer to the
relevant instruction manuals.
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
When using the optional power amplifier, connect
P.CONT.
to its power control terminal.
Power control wire (Blue/White)
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.
ANT CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
White/Black
To front left
speaker
FRONT • L
+
+
+
White
Gray/Black
To car light control switch
ILLUMI
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)
To front right
speaker
FRONT • R
Gray
Green/Black
Ignition key
switch
To rear left
speaker
REAR • L
ACC
Green
Ignition wire (Red)
Car fuse box
Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)
Purple/Black
Battery wire (Yellow)
To rear right
speaker
REAR • R
+
Purple
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
Battery
–
+
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)
Locking the faceplate to the unit
I
Installation (non-Japanese cars)
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.
Firewall or metal support
1
2
Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate (page 10)" and
remove the faceplate.
Accessory4
Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from
the unit.
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.
Accessory7
Phillips truss
head sheet
metal screw
(commercially
available)
3
Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 10)" and
then reattaching the faceplate.
2CAUTION
Accessory2
Metal mounting
strap
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.
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).
F
2CAUTION
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces
you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners
of the hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing
the panel may result.
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Removing the Unit
I
I
Removing the Unit
Removing the hard rubber frame
Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.
1
Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and
then remove the hard rubber frame.
2
3
Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on
the back panel.
Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
Accessory4
Catch facing up
Accessory0
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.
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.
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Installation (Japanese-cars)
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Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars)
(For Nissan Car)
After aligning the J-Car bracket with the
factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the
screws.
8mm
Accessory8
J-Car Bracket
Accessory5
for Nissan car
5mm
(follow indications for L/R)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
(For Toyota Car)
After aligning the factory-installed radio
bracket, tighten the screws.
8mm
Accessory6
for Toyota car
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
L
5mm
NOTE
A J-Car Bracket (Accessory 8) is not
used when fitting in a Toyota car.
R
2CAUTION
Damage to the unit will result from
using screws other than those provided.
Factory trim bezel
Accessory9
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on
bottom)
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
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.
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 p. 4).
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".
The faceplate does not open or
close.
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on
"Removing the Faceplate".(page.10)
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.
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).
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
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 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 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.
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 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.
Turn off random play or magazine random play.
Track repeat, disc repeat, track
scan, random play, and
magazine random play start by
themselves.
The setting is not canceled.
The settings for these functions remain on until the
setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is
turned off or the source changed.
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 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-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX-85, 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.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
No Disc
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
TOC Error
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 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.
] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
E-77
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 "Mecha Error" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.
Mecha Error
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F),
stopping all operation.
] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F),
the disc will start playing again.
Hold Error
IN
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.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz –107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...................9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ..............15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Maximum output power.................................................47 W × 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ................22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ..........................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle ...........................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ........................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................1800 mV / 10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 155 mm
(7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-5/16 in.)
Cassette player section
Tape Speed ..............................................................4.76 cm/sec.
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) ....................................................0.08 %
Frequency response ( 3 dB) (70 µs)......................30 Hz – 20 kHz
Separation (1 kHz) ...............................................................43 dB
Signal to Noise ratio
Weight ..................................................................3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
Dolby NR OFF............................................................57 dB
Dolby B NR ON..........................................................65 dB
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