CASSETTE RECEIVER
KRC-435
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-435 Serial number
© B64-2235-00 (KW)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
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.
• 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.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
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.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
• 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 prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
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You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety precautions
About Cassette tape
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the tape head
NOTE
When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
Cleaning the Unit
About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes
long or longer.
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
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faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
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• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.18) to prevent theft.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
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General features
Power
SRC/
PWR OFF
Release button
FM
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Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
OFF
DAB
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 18) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
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Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
SYSTEM Q indicator
ATT indicator
Tuner
Tape
"TUNER"
"TAPE"
External disc
Auxiliary input
"DISC-CH"
"AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
Speaker Setting indicator
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
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General features
1 Select the source to set
Volume
Press the [SRC] button.
Increasing Volume
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Display
Flat
"FLAT"
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
Top 40
Jazz
"USER"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
"EASY"
"TOP40"
"JAZZ"
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 6).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
7).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
4 Adjust the Audio item
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Press the [4] or [¢] button.
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 5/4"
"SP 6*9/6"
"SP OEM"
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
Fader
Volume offset
"BAS"
"MID"
"TRE"
"BAL"
"FAD"
"V-OFF"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
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Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type
Display
OFF
"SP OFF"
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General features
Switching Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Switching the information displayed.
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text or clock display.
In Tuner source
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
Information
Display
Frequency
Station name
Clock
"SNPS"
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
In Tape source
4 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Information
Play side
Tape running
Clock
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number
buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
In External disc source
Character
Button
#Times pressed
Information
Display
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
Track number & Track Time
Disc name
Disc title
Track title
Clock
"DNPS"
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 and enter the name.
6 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
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used to name it.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX"
• "TV"
• "VCP"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
• This function doesn't work when CA-C1AX is used.
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General features
Tuner features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
SRC FM
OFF
DAB
Removing the Faceplate
1 Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
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2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and
remove it.
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Frequency display
Preset station number
ST indicator
• 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
Band display
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the
faceplate.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
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Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Choose the tuning mode.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
"AUTO 1"
Automatic search for a station.
Preset station
seek
Manual
"AUTO 2"
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Normal manual tuning control.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
"MANUAL"
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
2 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]
— [#6] button.
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Tuner features
Cassette player features
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
Release button
SRC FM
PROG
OFF
DAB
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
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Preset Tuning
Play side
IN indicator
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
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Playing Cassette Tapes
When there's no Cassette Tape inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Insert a Cassette Tape.
3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its
former position.
3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its
• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere
with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay
attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate
action, then operate the unit.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's
used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause
damage.
former position.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forwarding
Press the [FM] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
When there's a Cassette Tape inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Rewinding
Press the [AM] button.
When it's stopped press the [PROG] button.
When there's a Cassette Tape inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TAPE" display.
When you want to listen to the reverse side
Dolby B NR
Press the [B NR] button.
Press the [PROG] button.
Eject the Cassette Tape
Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, "B-NR" is displayed.
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [0] button.
Selecting the Tape type
Press the [MTL] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as
shown below.
Tape type
Display
CrO2 (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV)
Normal (Type I)
"MTL ON"
"MTL OFF"
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Cassette player features
External disc control features
Tape Advance
Skipping to the next song or the start of the current song.
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SRC FM
Skipping to the next song
OFF
DAB
Press the [¢] button.
Skips to the start of the current song
Press the [4] button.
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Blank Skip
Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion
continues for at least 10 seconds.
Track time
Track number
Press the [B.S] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "BS ON" is displayed.
Disc number
Music Repeat
Repeating the present song.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, "REP ON" is displayed.
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Playing External Disc
Track Search
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display
Disc player
"CD"
CD player
"DISC-CH"
CD changer/ MD changer
Album Search (Function of disc changer)
Selecting the disc you want to hear.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Press the [AM] or [FM] button.
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
1 Enter the track number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
2 Do Track Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Canceling Direct Track Search
Press the [38] button.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
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External disc control features
1 Start Track Scan
Direct Album Search
Press the [SCAN] button.
"SCAN ON" is displayed.
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Album Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Canceling Direct Album Search
Press the [38] button.
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Input "0" to select disc 10.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Track/Album Repeat
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
Album Repeat (Function of disc changer)
OFF
"T-REP ON"
"D-REP ON"
"REP OFF"
Magazine Random Play
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
Track Scan
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed.
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Menu system
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
MENU
SRC FM
OFF
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Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
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DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
Menu display
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
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Menu system
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be
changed and the function can't be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your
choice.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Select the menu item
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"BEEP" display.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "SECURITY" is displayed.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
4 Select the digits to enter
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security
Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6, repeat from
step 4.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
Security Code
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
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Press the [MENU] button.
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security
Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
"BEEP ON"
"BEEP OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
Switching Graphic Display
Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.
Manual Clock Adjustment
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
Display
Setting
"GRPH ON"
"GRPH OFF"
The graphic part is displayed.
The graphic part isn't displayed.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
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Menu system
Basic Operations of remote
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
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Display
Setting
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–
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unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,
turn it OFF.
[#0] — [#9]
DIRECT/OK
DNPP
ATT
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Text Scroll <In External disc control mode>
Setting the displayed text scroll.
SRC
Display
Setting
"SCL AUTO"
"SCL MANU"
Repeats scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• MD title
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Loading and Replacing the battery
In Tuner source
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 11) mode.
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 5).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
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Basic Operations of remote
In Cassette tape source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Do <Tape Advance)> (page 14).
[38] button
Plays the reverse side of the tape.
[FM ] button
Fast forwards the tape.
When the [38] button is pressed it releases.
[AM] button
Rewinds the tape.
When the [38] button is pressed it can be released.
In Disc source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track forward and backward.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing album forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
17) mode.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 15) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 16), enter the track/disc number.
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Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
2WARNING
......... Number of items
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.
1
2
3
4
5
.........4
.........4
.........2
.........1
.........2
2CAUTION
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the
battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the
same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a
rear output terminal
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.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - battery.
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.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the - battery.
8. Press the reset button.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Rear left output (White)26
Front left output (White) 23
Rear right output (Red) 27
Front right output (Red) 28
Fuse (10A) 24
FM/AM antenna input 1
To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/
KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 16
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
4
Wiring harness
To connect these leads, refer
to the relevant instruction
manuals. 17
(Accessory1)25
5 When using the optional power amplifier,
connect to its power control terminal.
P.CONT
29
Power control wire (Blue/White) 15
White/Black
To front left
speaker 30
FRONT • L
White
31
32
7 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.
Gray/Black
ANT.
CONT.
To front right
speaker 33
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)
17
FRONT • R
Gray
34
Green/Black
35
To rear left
speaker 36
REAR • L
Green
37
38
Ignition key
switch
10
Purple/Black
ACC 13
To rear right
speaker 39
REAR • R
Ignition wire (Red) 20
Purple
40
Battery wire (Yellow) 21
Car fuse box
(Main fuse)
11
Car fuse
box 14
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 22
–
+
Battery 12
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Installation
I Installation
I Installing in Japanese-Made Cars
1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 26)
and then remove the hard rubber frame.
Firewall or metal support
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory
screws.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
N
T
8 mm
8mm
MAX.
MAX.
N
T/N
3
T
4
ø5mm
ø5mm
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4 ...for Toyota car
• During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided.
The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit.
• Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with
excessive force during the installations.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially available)
Self-tapping screw
(commercially available)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
I Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the
faceplate to the main unit so
that it does not fall off,
screw in the provided
Accessory5
Bottom panel
screws (ø4 X 16 mm) in the
holes shown below.
Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole
than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact
and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
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Installation
I Removing the hard rubber frame
I Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then
remove the hard rubber frame.
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
Catch
Lock
Accessory2
Screw (M4X8)
Removal tool
(commercially
available)
Accessory2
Removal tool
2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two
locations.
4 Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from
the catch pins on the removal
tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
ꢀ Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
ꢀ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
General
✔
✔
The cassette tape is bad.23
? The power does not turn ON.01
ꢀ Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was
✔
The fuse has blown.
bad.
ꢀ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
The values of Volume offset are low.24
ꢀ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 6)
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
ꢀ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
✔
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
ꢀ Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
ꢀ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
The tape head is dirty.26
ꢀ Clean the tape head.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.05
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
✔
There’s no tape inserted.
ꢀ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
ꢀ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
✔
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32
ꢀ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
✔
The Security Code function is already activated.
ꢀ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in
the menu items.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔
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 Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The preout jack is being used.
ꢀ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display
won’t dim.36
✔
The dimmer wire isn’t connected.
ꢀ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
Tuner source is selected.
ꢀ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
✔
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
ꢀ Check the Dimmer wire connection.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Tuner source
Disc source
? Radio reception is poor.39
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
✔
✔
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
ꢀ Pull the antenna out all the way.
ꢀ Set the switch to "N" side.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
ꢀ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
ꢀ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
Tuning.41
ꢀ Clean the CD.
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
ꢀ Enter a station that can be received.
The CD is upside-down.53
ꢀ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
ꢀ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
ꢀ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
Cassette tape source
? Can’t remove tape.44
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
ꢀ Try another disc instead.
✔
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
ACC switch was turned OFF.
? The specified track will not play.58
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
ꢀ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
ꢀ The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
random play start by themselves.59
? The DPSS, Tape Advance and Music Repeat don’t operate
✔
The setting is not canceled.
correctly.45
ꢀ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source
changed.
✔
The space between the songs on the tape can’t be recognized
because it’s too short.
ꢀ Have at least 4 seconds between songs.
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
The space between songs can’t be recognized because there’s too
much noise between songs.46
ꢀ Reduce the noise between songs.
✔
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.61
ꢀ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
? The blank skip doesn’t work.47
✔
Because noise is too loud, the non-recorded part can’t be recognized.
ꢀ Reduce the noise between songs.
? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1
? Blank Skip functions at places that are recorded.48
✔
Another function is ON.
✔
Because the recording level is low, it’s recognized as not recorded.
ꢀ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
ꢀ Turn Blank Skip OFF.
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
For the albums first or last song.
ꢀ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
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direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
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Troubleshooting Guide
HOLD ER:
NO NAME:
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
EJECT:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.
• Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play
having no disc names preset.E51
• Attempted to display SNPS during the receiving
session of the station having no station name
preset.E50
NO DISC:
TOC ER:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Attempted to display the disc text or track text while
the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
BLANK:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
NO TRACK
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
LOAD:
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57
title.E11
READING:
The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2
NO PANEL:
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
NO ACCES: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
IN (Blink):
The tape player section is not operating properly.E60
➪ Reinsert the Tape. If the tape cannot be ejected or
the display continues to flash even when the tape
has been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
MECHA ER: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "MECHA ER" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
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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 x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play) .................1800 mV / 10 kΩ
Preout impedance............................................................≤ 600 Ω
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 150 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 5-9/10 inch
Cassette player section
Tape Speed...............................................................4.76 cm/sec.
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) ....................................................0.08 %
Frequency response ( 3 dB) (70 µs)......................30 Hz – 20 kHz
Separation (1 kHz) ...............................................................43 dB
Signal to Noise ratio
Weight.................................................................2.64 lbs (1.2 kg)
Dolby NR OFF ................................................................57 dB
Dolby B NR ON ..............................................................65 dB
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